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Where can I find short term apartment rental offers in Berlin?
I'm looking to rent an apartment in Berlin for three months starting in April.
What websites / real estate agents / vacation rental companies exist for renting an apartment long term in Berlin?
I've ...
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What way people get to Oktoberfest in Munich?
I watched weblinks from Wikipedia, there are some links to sites about this festival. I read on them that auto is bad variant to go there. Flights from Moscow to Munich isn't a problem, but what to do ...
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How can a US citizen obtain a Russian tourist visa from Berlin?
I'm in Berlin and plan to travel to Saint Petersburg in the not-too-distant future.
How can I obtain a Russian visa while I'm in Berlin? Here are my criteria:
Obtain a Russian tourist visa while in ...
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AAA benefits in Europe?
The Wikipedia page for the American Automobile Association (AAA) mentions that members may receive reciprocal benefits from European agencies while traveling in Europe.
What benefits does AAA ...
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How much would it cost to take a train from Krakow to Prague, Prague to Munich, Munich to Hamburg, and Hamburg to Warsaw?
I was thinking about purchasing the tickets at the local stations. I wanted to spend three weeks in Poland and a week in Prague, Munich, and Hamburg. I set aside $300 for each train itinerary but I'm ...
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Planning to stay for 3 months in Berlin, Germany. Should I bring a car with me?
I will be spending about 3 months (at least) in Berlin, Germany, primarly to look for some business oportunities or maybe a job. I am aware of the nearly perfect transportation services Berlin offers ...
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How reliable are hotels' information on their websites?
I want to book a room in a hotel in Germany, But I'm not sure how trustworthy the information on their websites is.
Have you ever booked a room in a hotel online? If so, did it come across as ...
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Is 1½ hours enough for a transit at Munich airport?
I'm heading to India next week and have a connection in Munich, Germany. I made the mistake of booking a flight with only an hour and a half layover (freaking out!) and I'm wondering if I'll have to ...
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Need a cheap hostel in Berlin - how much should I expect to pay?
I'm planning to visit Berlin. I'd like to stay in hostel and pay as little as possible. £10 would be an acceptable price, but £20 would be definitely over my budget.
So, can I expect to find ...
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Do I need an airport transit visa for Germany if I have a Schengen visa?
I am an Indian citizen living in the US. I am going back to India to get a H1B visa stamped. I have established that I would require an airport transit visa when I have a stopover in Germany.
On the ...
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Any walking tours (in English) in Cologne or nearby?
I'll be in Cologne, Germany a few days this summer.
Usually when I'm staying alone in a city (assuming I have time) I'll try to find a walking tour of some sort as it gives me an opportunity to meet ...
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What is the cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf Weeze Airport (NRN) to Nijmegen (NL)
What is the cheapest way to get from Nijmegen Central Station to Düsseldorf Weeze Airport and, after a trip of several days, back from the same airport to Nijmegen Central Station?
I want to minimise ...
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Recommendation for mobile prepaid SIM card for smartphone + home calls
What SIM card would you recommend for smartphone user for the travel in Germany?
It would be probably the only or the most important connection to the Internet, so large amounts of data and ...
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Must see places while going through Germany (middle section)
I have asked the very same question about Belgium. I really liked the answers I got from Must see places while going through Belgium
Edit: I will be traveling by car from Baltics to Netherlands or ...
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Do I need a visa to transit through Germany?
I'm not a citizen and I'm having a flight from Victoria to Vancouver, Vancouver Frankfurt, Frankfurt Casablanca with Orbitz,
but yesterday I received an e-mail from them that said "the destination of ...
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What is the nearest underwater hotel to Germany?
I'm trying to find an underwater hotel that is not too far away from Germany. What's is the nearest one?
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Are in-car camera systems legal in Germany?
On Youtube I have seen a lot of videos like this with car accidents in Russia recorded by in-car cameras. Is it legal to use such a device in Germany? If an accident happens, can I use the video as a ...
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Where can I find mass transit directions with times for Berlin?
Usually I check Google Maps, but it doesn't have routing or train times for Berlin. Is there an official trip planner? Bonus points for suggesting mobile applications as well.
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Christmas eve advice for a backpacker thinking of flying in to Germany
I am currently in Mumbai, India but am thinking of spending the holidays in Germany.
Problem is:
A) I don't know anyone there
B) I am thinking of flying in on christmas eve.
C) I don't know how ...
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Can you register for a “packstation” in Germany if you are traveling through Germany?
In Germany there is a brilliant service called packstation. I envy my German friends for this service where packages can be delivered which you can then collect at any time. Typically they are located ...
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Inter-country one-way car rental in Europe?
I'd like to rent a car in Germany, drive to Hungary, and return the car there. Do any car rental agencies allow such a thing (without an enormous fee)?
I'd consider a fee less than 1-2 days ...
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Cheap/free parking near Frankfurt-Hahn Airport
The official low-cost parking near Frankfurt-Hahn airport is not really low cost with prices starting at 3.50 EUR/day. I will fly to Scotland for a week and now I'm looking for an alternative ...
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Traveling from USA to Germany with a German Shepherd [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I travel to Germany with my dog?
What do I need to get/do for my German Shepherd to be able to take him to Germany?
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Schengen visa apply from UK
I'm going to apply for the tourist visa to Germany. It is said that I need a reference letter from my employee. However, I'm working on contract and my contract will end before I go traveling. What ...
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Traveling abroad with an expensive watch
If I am wearing an expensive watch, what should I do not to get in trouble at customs? Should I declare it when I enter a country?
I will travel from Germany to Russia.
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Trip in the south of Germany
I am planning an approximately 6-day trip in Germany with some friends(20-30 years old). From what I have read, there are plenty to see, so we will focus only on the southern part, namely the ...
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Where can you park a camper or car in Kleve, Goch, Weeze, Kevelaer (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)?
I am going to Germany (Kleve, Goch, Weeze, Kevelaer, in North Rhine-Westphalia) in April with my car or camper.
Does anyone have any suggestions on where to park/sleep in the area? Ideally I would ...
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How to experience Carnival (Karneval) in Germany?
I'll be in Germany during the Carnival/Karneval time. Where would be the best place to go to experience Karneval in Germany, and what can I expect?
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Finding a place to stay between Czech border and Nuremberg
I'm driving from Prague to West Germany on the A6 and am looking for a nice place to stay overnight, preferably between Nuremberg and the Czech border. My wife and I want to interact with people, so a ...
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Getting from Düsseldorf airport to the city centre
I'm going to be flying into Düsseldorf airport mid-morning, and I'll need to get into the city centre. Is there an option that's fairly quick and not too expensive?
Also, if the best option looks to ...
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Inexperienced traveler: move every day or two, or use a home base? [closed]
I am planning a short trip to Bavaria, Austria, and the Czech Republic. This will be my first trip to Europe. I will arrive to Munich by plane on 15 of September and I am going to leave from Prague on ...
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What kind of clothing is suitable to stay in Munich from June to September?
If I were to stay in Munich, Germany for 3 months (June to Sept), what kind of clothing would be comfortable given the summer/autumn conditions?
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Public transport tickets for a few days in Düsseldorf?
I'm going to be spending 3 days in Düsseldorf, for a mixture of work and holiday, so I'm going to need to do a fair bit of travelling around the city to get to both meetings and ...
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What kind of ticket is required to travel to other zones having Nuremberg periodical ticket for tariff A?
I'm really lost trying to understand the tariff for Nuremberg (Nürnberg) public transport. This is the most complicated thing I've ever met. 10 tariff zones and a dozen of ticket zone variants...
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Visa requirement? Germany visit: UK citizen & South African wife
I hope someone can help! We intend going to Germany over Christmas, but there is the big question of VISA?? My wife is South African, so is my 22 year old daughter, I am a UK citizen. Leaving from ...
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Having a Multiple entry Schengen Visa from Germany, Can I make a trip to France? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Does a multiple-entry Schengen visa allow visiting other Schengen countries later, without going via the issuing country?
I live in UK, and have obtained a 3 month valid ...
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Can anyone recommend me a good travel book about the area Black Forest in Germany? [closed]
I am going on a holiday the south of Germany for one week. And I am looking for a good book about Black Forest (in English). I like hiking and castles. So, this book should provide me with such ...
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Will I Need a Transit visa or ESTA for the US as a Canadian?
I'm a Canadian traveling from Toronto To Warsaw and I have connecting flights in New Jersey and Frankfurt.
Will I need an ESTA or a Transit Visa?
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Best deals for students booking international flight tickets from India
I will be travelling to and fro from Hyderabad (HYD), India to Berlin (TXL), Germany.
Duration: 20th May to 20th August of 2013 (3 months)
Class: Economy Class (as low as possible)
Where can I find ...
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Looking for direct ship connection between Mainz and Lake Constance (Bodensee)
I would like to visit Kreuzlingen, Konstanz and the Napoleonmuseum. As they are all located at Lake Constance and I'm living in Mainz I think it's not a bad idea to spend some time and travel by ship. ...
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Data plans in Germany that can also can be used elsewhere in Europe
I am planning to spend around 100 days in Leipzig, Germany this summer , I wanted to make a prepaid data plan 1 GB be very enough.
My Questions are:
Which are the service providers who have ...
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Business trip to Germany with a multiple entry visa to Ireland?
A one year multiple entry visa to Ireland (as I was invited on a business trip // in April) was issued to me as I presented invitation letters to Germany (in May) & France (in June) besides my ...
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German Visa application
I am planning to visit my boyfriend in June for three months, however my biggest problem is proving that I have a reason to come back. I recently completed my studies in Hotel Reception and was ...
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Osnabruk to Amsterdam excursions
I am going to be in Osnabruk, Germany till August 23, 2012. I would like to take an excursion to Amsterdam. Are there bus excursion operators in Osnabruk that offer Amsterdam tours? (maybe some ...
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Can I extend my stay for more than 16 days in Germany if my visa indicate duration of stay 16 days? [closed]
I applied for a short term visa to visit family in Germany and my visa is indicating duration of stay is 16 days. My question is - can I stay longer than the 16 days the visa is indicating?
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Long Stay Visa in Germany
I got selected to an incubator program in Germany and I'm a Sri Lankan citizen. I cannot seem to find the right type of visa I need to apply for. The Embassy told me it has to be Long Term Visa, but ...
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Where to exchange Euros(EUR) to Pounds(GBP) near Frankfurt or in Edinburgh
I'm planning a trip to Scotland and I want to know where would be the best place to exchange British Pounds (GBP). I think that the exchange rates at the airports are not good, so my options are the ...
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What similar alternative to the Kolping House in Leipzig, Germany do I have?
I'm intending to spend this summer in Leipzig , Germany and I'm searching for an accommodation. My friends where in Stuttgart and the managed to find a good place in Kolping House in Stuttgart. It was ...
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Working in Germany for 6 months - bank account [closed]
I've been recruited by a big software company which is going to relocate me in Berlin for 6 months.
This society asked me for an account number where my salary will be accredited. I live in Italy, ...
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Restaurants in Leipzig, Germany that offer local food
Personally I'm interested in food and cooking. I'm planning a visit to Leipzig, Germany this summer and I wanted to try some of the local dishes of Germany.
What are the most significant dishes in ...
