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Learn German – Ten Fun Ways To Get Along At Oktoberfest

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:38:31 +0000

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Germans love speed (Can you say BMW?) Speed is also deeply ingrained in American culture. Between commuting, emails, microwavable everything, it's natural we want results and we want them now. How about learning German in just over a week? In the essence of these fast times, here are ten fun ways to learn to speak German uber fast. Was f

Discovering German Rail Travel.

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:19:04 +0000

Due to a comprehensive network with modern amenities, and fast and frequent services, German rail travel is considered as one of the best in Europe. Because of Germany's 41,000 km of tracks, a German rail is designed for savings and the flexibility to hop on and off trains. This article will share you a lot of information about German rail travel.

Rail Pass Discounts

When purchasing a German rail pass enjoy further savings with great discounts for children, youth and groups on select passes.

Children between the ages of 4 and 11 pay half the adult fare and children under 4 travel free.
A Saver Pass for groups of 2 to 5 people gives an approximate 15% reduction per person on the normal Adult price.
Youth Passes under 26 can travel in second class with an approximate 35% discount on the Adult first class fare.

Types of German Rail Passes

ACP Rail International offers a wide range of German rail passes.

The following are options for non-European residents:

German Rail Pass
Eurail Global Pass: Train travel in 21 European countries
Eurail Select Pass: Train travel in 3, 4 or 5 bordering countries in Europe
Eurail Austria - Germany Pass
Eurail Benelux - Germany Pass
Eurail Czech Republic - Germany Pass
Eurail Denmark - Germany Pass
Eurail France - Germany Pass
Eurail Germany - Poland Pass
Eurail Germany - Switzerland Pass

And the following are options for European residents:

InterRail Germany Pass
InterRail Global Pass: Train travel in 30 European countries

German Rail (Deutsche Bahn)

The German rail network is operated by Deutsche Ba, reaching nearly every city in Germany by train.

With a German rail pass, you are free to explore from the North and Baltic Sea shores down to the Black Forest and the Bavarian Alps. Sit back and enjoy the ride between these unforgettable cities: Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne, Hamburg and many more!

With a central European location, it's no surprise that Germany is also the hub for many international routes, with connections to Switzerland, the Netherlands, France, Denmark, Belgium and Austria aboard the famous InterCity Express (ICE) trains; ICE trains are known for reaching speeds up to 300km/h and setting new standards for high speed transport. Imagine it only takes 3 hours from Berlin to Frankfurt - a 545 km journey that takes over 5 hours by car!

German Trains

Depending on your itinerary, you will likely use a variety of trains, including long distance services, regional trains and InterCity (IC) and InterCity Express (ICE) trains. As regional trains connect smaller towns and accommodate local commuters, it's suggested you avoid travelling during the early morning or late afternoon if possible. Please also note it's generally advisable to make seat reservations, especially during holidays and peak periods.

Many companies offer German rail passes and the accompanying benefits. We recommend ACP Rail International due to their long standing rail experience, competitive prices and reliable customer support.

Angela Guezen is a travel professional who has explored the likes of Australia, Japan, and Europe. With a love for beautiful landscapes she has great appreciation for train travel and shares this passion with fellow travelers by writing for www.ACPRail.com and www.BritRail.com.

Munich Germany

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:16:27 +0000

We're pretty sure you're going to like Munich. Yes, it's the capital of Bavaria in Germany, but when you think of a capital city, don't you think of a serious place with government officials and boring buildings? Well get that picture out of your mind.... Munich is FUN!

It's in the southern part of Germany. Truthfully, it might be best known for its fall festival of Oktoberfest. Beer is a big part of touring this great city with all its famous beer halls, but there is so much more.

There are great museums to visit... historic churches... and the great central square of Marienplatz which is full of flowers, and alpen horns, and the Rathaus looming over the whole pagent. (OK, many of the buildings have been re-built since they were destroyed in World War II, but the reconstructions are so faithful that you'll never notice.)

What's this about Alpen horns? You'll find lots of those Tyrollean influences because it is close to the Tyrollean Alps; they're only 50 miles (80 km) away.

The music and the people in Bavaria just seem more carefree than what you find in northern Germany.

It's Munich in English, I'll say it's Munchen in German, but that's not really right... it needs those two little dots over the "u" or they'll tell you it's misspelled. Sometimes you see it spelled Muechen in German, but that's not so common.

So what should you see in this fun loving city? See the Marienplatz we mentioned above. Join all the other tourists to watch the Glockenspeil that graces the top of the Rathaus (the New Town Hall) put on its show at 11 am. (The bells and characters also come out at 12 noon and 5 pm in the summer.)

See the Frauenkirche, one of the symbols of the city, but don't neglect other churches, and stay alert for concerts in them. It's a real treat to hear organs and choirs in any church... like listening to angels, and I guess that's the affect the architects were hoping to have on you!

You'll also want to see the Residenz, the Palace in the middle of town. It can take you the better part of a day just to see the highlights. Its fabulous rooms are full of period furniture. Don't miss the treasury! I will never forget the little gold statue of St. George Slaying the Dragon that is encrusted with jewels.

There are museums too... the Alte Pinakothek full of old masters and the Neue Pinakothek with paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries, but you could also visit... say... the BMW Museum. There is a whole list of museums to choose from.

For meals why not try a beer hall? There are plenty to choose from in Munich... and while there will be lots of tourists in them... there will also be lots of locals and plenty of atmosphere and music.

Most major airlines fly into the Munich airport. If you want to get straight to this fun loving part of Germany, why not fly directly in? Bus, trains and taxis are available to get you into town. The airport is only about 9 miles (15 km) from town, but it will take you about 45 minutes to get in from the airport to city center.

If you want to rent a car to explore the rest of Bavaria, do that AFTER you've seen Munich... you don't need a car in town, and you don't want the expense and bother of parking it.

So for a visit to the Bavarian corner of Germany consider starting in Munich where you can immerse yourself in culture and lots of fun.

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