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Germany to Budapest, Sights on the Road: Bridge

Zsolt said that Germany is a very big country, I was expecting a higher level of efficiency on the super highways at some point. The roads to Germany was infact wet as it was raining along the entire way. Crossing Austria, we made our way to Cologne before Helmond in the Netherlands and finally Amsterdam.

Nurmberg, Germany to Budapest, Sights on the Road

About the traffic jams which are kilometres and hours of wait. I couldn't help but to mention and prepare anyone of you who are planning to use their super highways.

Germany to Budapest, Sights on the Road

Their motor ways has literally 'NO speed limit' when the leftmost lane allows vehicles to 'fly' at 180 km/h or more!! Not exaggerating at all. Some cars are even speeding at 200 km/h, ask me how does it feel? Well, it was pretty exciting!

Germany to Budapest, Sights on the Road

Quite a surprise is the quality of the roads. Lana was sharing with us her road trip stories. Surprisingly not Germany is having the best roads. The only good about driving across Germany is the maturity of the drivers who gradually slows down altogether seeing the need to observe the speed limitation. That makes you feel good in a way.

Germany to Budapest, Sights on the Road

It is also pretty interesting to observe the things other drivers transport with them across the highways.
You name it: from private motor vehicles

Germany to Budapest, Sights on the Road: Bridge

to private boats
Germany to Budapest, Sights on the Road


to splashy motor vehicles
Germany to Budapest, Sights on the Road

to Caravan Trailers
Germany to Budapest, Sights on the Road

to manufactured automobiles

Germany to Budapest, Sights on the Road

to agricultural vehicles

Germany to Budapest, Sights on the Road


Quite funny to see these different things in the day. In a way they are good signs of the vibrancy of the economy. At night, there is almost a pitch black with lights of the other approaching vehicles in the opposite direction. In the day, I found the trees rather unique. In Rome, there are trees with shapes of the leaves on its top and a long stem following that. In Germany, their trees looks like this:
Trees along the German Highways

Rather tall, thin and lean. These colours passing you by at the speed of averagely 160km/h. A lot of them are these trees. They also have the christmas fir trees. Those are more beautiful and near the settles.

Germany to Budapest, Sights on the Road

Our ride was supposed to be about 12.5 hours from Amsterdam back to Budapest. However, due to the traffic jams, we arrived only in 20 hours!!! The tip we learned is to not plan the arrival on a Friday. Somehow the traffic is heavier than normal.

It was good to start in the early hours like 2am. In the early morning, you can see the beautiful sunrise at 5:30am in Austria and have a breakfast while taking a little stretching break.

To drive in Germany, first you need to get a  Low Emission Zone emissions-control windscren sticker from the TUV or from a TÜV partner establishment.

Environmental Badges Low Emission Zone

The way to arrange for it can be easier by ordering it online. It costs 5 Euros, but if you arrange for it to be delivered to you via postal services, it will be about 12 Euros. It is a regulatory offence if you drive in a low emission zone without the sticker and it shall costs 40 Euros.  If you possess a German driving licence you will additionally incur 1 point, which will be registered at the Federal Office of Motor Transport. So, you choose :)

Here is about the preparation of a road trip from Budapest to Cologne.
November 25, 2012 No comments
Venice, Italy
Mestre or Venice: Where to Stay?
Getting there by the rail from Budapest, it was just a few minutes walk from the railway station. This part of Mestre is very scenic despite it has a different mood being more modern than Venice itself.

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If you are planning a trip to Venice, we really do not recommend you to stay in Mestre. Mestre accommodations are much cheaper than Venice and this might be a consideration point for some of you. However, it is not Venice. It is where people who wants to escape from the high water and rising damp.

''May-Stray'' as it is pronounced, is connected via a lagoon bridge called 'Ponte della Liberta' and crossing it by the rail leads you to Piazzale Roma. When you get there, request for a free map of the vaporetto routes.

Buy a tourist ticket which are electronic cards which allow unlimited travel on ACTV water and land buses for 12 hours, 24 hours, 36 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours or 7 days, you can choose any of these that is appropriate for your stay in Venice.
Venice - iMob cardreader
Remember to validate your ticket before you travel. You just hold the card close to the iMob electronic cardreader at the entrance to the vaporetto platform until you hear a beep.

Overall, it is a very tourist friendly place. You can easily catch a vaporetto (the water taxi) or the cheaper alternative vaporetti (the waterbuses).




November 22, 2012 1 comments
My very first impression on Singapore was that it is a living garden city. Maybe due to the humid weather but everything is green around you with a lot of colors.

Sentosa

But it's not only green Singapore is an extremelly clean city. They have very strict rules to make people being aware of their environment.

Singapore playground

Its a bit too strict to me but the result is obvious.

Singapore
November 22, 2012 1 comments
Wenceslas Square Full Of Candles by KhoaNguyen94
Wenceslas Square Full Of Candles, a photo by KhoaNguyen94 on Flickr.


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November 04, 2012 No comments
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There is something you need to know about guided tours. One point would be, if you are guided by someone with experience in Environmental Marine Science degree, you could expect to be marvel at the entire experience. Key West tours guided by Captain Victoria, in particular Key West Dolphin Tours, can be a life-changing experience. Besides healing, it is also a revitalizing treat. It helps you to break away from your everyday routine. However, if you are a thrill seeker, then this is not for you. This is rather like joining the dolphins yet giving them back the deserved respect they have for Mother nature. You are the one joining their natural habitat to get this uplifting experience. Nurturing your intuition while taking the time to awaken your inner wisdom. What you will enjoy together with Captain Victoria is limitless. On a company or group level, you can also explore the multi-dimensional experience in the form of a retreat. Your company staff can gain a spiritual attunement that is unique. Who says company retreat has to be boring? Other ideas would be going underwater and feel water on your skin. This is great for beginners as well since Captain Victoria takes you through from the start. There are seven distinct habitats and different tropical fish to explore.
November 02, 2012 No comments


Researchers have used a replica moai to show how the giant statues may have been "walked" to where they are displayed. Read more: http://www.nature.com/news/1.11613


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