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Travel German - vocabulary for travellers visiting Germany tips & resources to learn German Visit our Contacts between German Learners " Travel German " - vocabulary for travellers visiting Germany diese Seite auf Deutsch Have you already had the embarrassment of travelling a country without knowing a word of the national language? Think about the completely new dimension of experiences that are available to a traveller when he can talk with the locals in their own language! Although most Germans can at make themselves clear with 'a few scraps' of a foreign language, usually English, French or Spanish, you will still benefit from being able to communicate in German. Here are a couple of tips for quick orientation: | basic travel words and phrases | facts about Germany | practical travel information | German travel phrases and Words At the service of travlang.com and its page Foreign Languages for Travellers a quick click on your mother tongue and then a click on the flag of the target language will take you to a choice of foreign word lists (structure words, numbers, shop, journeys, directions, places and times). Very easy, basic and open. You will also find similar lists with standard words and sentences on the following pages: Essential holiday phrases from the BBC (also to listen!) German Travel Dictionary from www.canuckabroad.com www.parlo.com/de/german_basics_en.asp (also to listen!) If you want to get in into the foreign language more deeply, then we recommend buying a special travel dictionary/phrase book. Word lists and simple sentences are normally categorized according to typical tourist situations. If you already know how to speak some sentences in the foreign language, a 'classical' dictionary is recommended because you can finds a specific word to translate faster there. Here are a few further tips on online and offline ictionaries and - much more comfortable - information on the electronic Franklin BOOKMAN translator. Emergency guide: most important words Emergency help in a foreign country. Nervous that you may not be able to express yourself adequately? With these one page documents you will have the most important words and sentences at hand in case of an emergency (Acrobat pdf format) >>> German-English (369kb) >>> German-French (397kb) >>> German-Italian (373kb) >>> German-Spanish (408kb) >>> German-Turkey (355kb) Facts about Germany Besides the classical travel literature a few online services are offering quick overviews about Germany. The information is thus often more up to date. Here are the most important sources in various languages: The independent and non-commercial site www.deutschland.de is organized by the German government and offers a collection of essential references to German information in 5 languages. www.germany-tourism.de : The German National Tourist Board (Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus e.V. / DZT) with its portal for tourism in Germany On the website of the Federal Foreign Office there is not only information about entry into Germany, consular services and customs, but also an event diary and Facts about Germany with information on The country and the people, History, The State, the Legal System and the Citizens, Foreign policy, The Economy, Education, Science, & Research and Society and Culture available in 5 languages. · Here are some of the best of the other references written in English: www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/germany/ www.german-way.com/ www.europe-today.com/germany/index.html web.tampabay.rr.com/maseman/travel.html www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes/germany_index.htm www.informationeurope.com/germanypage.html www.travelnotes.org/Europe/germany.htm www.travelsthroughgermany.com/ Germany - Consular Information Sheet of the U.S. State Department Especially for all, who love travel by train: www.bahn.de/pv/view/int_guest/subhome/international_guests.shtml Practical travel information Here we have listed some overviews - mostly with German comments only: events, sights city maps , route planing phone services , emergency numbers German airlines, car rental hotels Tips for business professionals visiting Germany (book recommendation) A lot of new interesting information appears on the Internet every day. Searches with (e.g.) yahoo.com can help you find these. Suggested search words include: "travel languages"- - - "German for travellers" - - - "Reisewörterbuch" - - - "Reise Sprache" - - - "Fremdsprache Reisen" - - - "foreign language" - - - "travel dictionary"... 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So the Euro is up this year and that vacation you planned is likely to cost you more. The trick is to have a great time without sacrificing anything important. Here are a dozen tips that just might save you money.
Tickets: Save Transportation Cost with Open Jaws
Want to see a lot of Europe? Plan you trip in one direction, say from London to Rome. Then buy an Open Jaw Ticket, say landing in London and returning from Rome.
Plan to Visit the Cheaper Countries
Cheapest countries in Western Europe: Portugal and Greece, although the Euro and European monetary policies are tending toward equalizing the price differential in these poorer countries.
Transportation: Where to find Cheap(er) Gasoline
Last year it was Spain, where gasoline was frequently found at less than 80 Euro cents per liter. Compare this with a cost over 1 Euro for many other destinations. (3.79 liters = 1 gallon, so .80 Euros per liter = 2.99 per gallon.) Gasoline in Europe is expensive, but the automobiles in Europe are generally more efficient, so a balance is achieved.
Interesting tidbit: "Compare the price of gasoline ($1.75/gal) with Coca Cola (~$2.50/gal). Gasoline first requires crude oil to be explored and found, than extracted from the ground, shipped to a refinery, refined, then distributed and ultimately pumped into your tank. Meanwhile, Coca Cola is essentially colored, sugared tap water."
Cheap Transportation: Train
Italy is still known for its extensive rail network and low ticket prices. If you are traveling around Italy, a rail pass may not net you much savings. Just buy your tickets as you need them at the ticket window or the ticketing kiosks.
Admissions: Card it!
Most large cities in Europe have discount cards that allow you to visit many museums at a discounted price. Check them out when you go to the local tourist information center--and remember that many have a time limit which may make them less useful to folks who don't want to see lots of museums in a couple days.
Trains: Trolling for Bargains
When you go up to the ticket window in a European train station, be ready to spout off your destination, whether you want a one-way or round trip, and the departure time of the train you've selected. If you're getting your tickets in advance, ask at the window if there are other trains that might be cheaper that day--you never know. I've saved up to 60% of the price of a ticket just by taking a slightly slower train an hour later than the one I'd originally chosen.
Renting Cars: Rent or lease a Diesel
Specify a Diesel car when you rent or lease. In many countries, diesel fuel is subsidized, and costs far less than gasoline. It is also widely available, no need to worry about finding it. Many turbo diesels get great gas mileage as well, sweetening the deal. Leasing, or buy-back deals, can also save you money if you're renting for more than 17 days.
Lodging: Rent a house or Apartment
Vacation rentals are becoming more popular. You'll get room to stretch out and a kitchen to cook in, saving tons of cash over eating out all the time.
Hotels: Share a bath.
No, I don't mean bathe with someone else, although that can save you money too. There are still some one and two star hotels in Europe with bathrooms down the hall. In many countries, especially expensive ones like Switzerland, sharing a bath can cut the price of a room almost in half. Look for small, locally owned, one and two star hotels or a family hostel. Most of them won't have an Internet presence, so you might have to hoof it a bit to find one, or ask at the tourist information point in or near a train station.
Eating: Picnic with the help of an Open Air Market
At least once a week most towns in Europe feature a traveling market. Even if you don't have cooking facilities, you can usually buy cured meats, olives, cheeses, roast chicken and pork, and bread, enough for a great picnic and a good way to try the local cuisine.
Eating: Have your "big" meal at mid day
In countries like Spain, restaurants offer full three course meals, often with wine or beer and coffee, for a set price at lunch time, often for less than 10 Euros. You'll see the notice on restaurant windows. And remember, that price is all inclusive; nobody's gonna add tax, and service is included.
Eating: Follow the Workers
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