The German capital Berlin is a wonderful holiday destination and among the top places in Europe for historical sightseeing, walking tours and clubbing. Thus, may be you are already looking for the best of the apartments in Berlin to suit your needs and to correspond to your budget. It is an interesting fact that the city has been completely destroyed during the Second World War to be rebuilt years later and to turn into this modern and cosmopolitan city as we know it today. There is plenty to be seen in Berlin, including museums and art galleries, castles, pubs and night clubs. The main landmarks of the city, as well as the best parks are known to everybody, however the city has some lovely hidden places and attractions that are worth to be visited as well, once you find out which are they by reading the information below. May be if you are coming here for the first time or if you have not many days in the German capital, you will not have time to visit these places. But if you happen to have time, check them out and you will not regret.
Among the hidden gems of Berlin are to be placed several attractions that deserve the tourists’ attention and these include the Kornerpark Galerie. This place is among the most beautiful green places in the city, where the gallery keeps the work of many artists from Germany and abroad. Here are often organized many free concerts during the summer months. Another place that could be ranked among the hidden attractions of Berlin is the Dicke Marie, which is the oldest tree in the city that existed even when the city itself did not exist. The oak is approximately 26 meters high and its trunk is 7 meters in circumference. People believe that the tree is more than 900 years old. It is definitely a site to be seen and is great for making photos.
This photo of Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum
Of course, one should also not miss the Wax Museum of Madame Tussauds in Berlin, which is the local option of the famous museum in London. There one could see wax statues of famous world stars, but also some German figures like for example Adolf Hitler and Boris Becker. As one can expect there are also many Hollywood celebrities there and so much more. The Wax Museum of Madame Tussauds in Berlin works every day from 10 am until 6 pm. The entry ticket tough is not cheap, but the pictures you will make will be absolutely great. The last place from our hidden attractions list in Berlin is the grave of Henriette Vogel and Heinrich Kleist, a famous writer. The story is a bit sad. This was a couple in love that had problems. They went on a nice little garden, where they had picnic with wine, which ended as the boy killed the girl and then shot himself too. Besides these hidden attractions, there are many that could be seen in Berlin and which make the place worth visited.
Going in a foreign country to study is a very exciting moment in the young people’s lives, but it is very scary as well. There are so many things to be considered and so new things to be learnt. The transport system in the city one intends to live in and study is may be one of the first issues that have to be considered. For all those foreign students in Amsterdam, there are a few travel tips that should be given. The capital of Netherlands, the city of Amsterdam, has a very efficient and cheap public transport system and in case you are living and studying in the centre of Amsterdam, then you will not needed it at all, as everything in the city center is reachable on foot from your
This photo of AmsterdamAmsterdam apartment. The locals go around the city by bike and actually the streets are quite busy with cycles all day long. Actually, cycling is the easiest and most convenient way to get from point A to Point B, since there are many roads and bike lanes available in Amsterdam, marked by special
This photo of Amsterdam white lines and bike symbols. Besides buses, trams and bikes, the city is also served by boats and barges, as well as by water taxis. For detailed information, one can check this website: http://www.timeout.com/amsterdam/features/64/travel-information-getting-around-amsterdam
This photo of Amsterdam
Full information on the public transport in Amsterdam, including maps, tickets and English language guide, is available at the Amsterdam’s municipal transport authority GVB, which is set opposite the Centraal Station. One can also use their website. A good point to mention is that one should always travel on a bus or tram with a ticket, as uniformed inspectors make regular checks and introduce fines on the spot if one does not have a valid ticket.
There is the so called strip ticket, which operates on the buses, trams and the metro and it is a very good value for money. This ticket could be bought at all GVB offices, the post offices, and also at the train stations, the major supermarkets and many souvenir shops. The children that are under the age of three can travel free, while the older children and the seniors pay reduced fee. This is also valid for the students. The tickets should be stamped when boarding the bus, the tram or entering the metro station. There are five zones in Amsterdam and the strip tickets are valid for on trains that stop on the Amsterdam stations, except for Schiphol.
The Dagkaarten is a cheaper option if you need unlimited travel in Amsterdam. There are also season tickets available, known as Sterabonnement, however for them one needs a photo. There is also OV-Chipcard, which is a kind of a credit card that could be used on trains and trams, as well as on buses. That card is valid for five years and one can upload different ticket types on it – weekly, monthly and even annual season tickets.
Camping in Spain can be a great fun, so grab your tent, but before that make sure to check which are the places that you should simply not miss while there. Going on a holiday is the time that we should stay away not only from our work, but also from our regular way of life. This should be the time for complete relaxation of the mind and the soul. Since Spain is a large and very beautiful country, it has various landscapes and the traveler can never be bored.
Even if there are not as many places for camping in Spain, as there were in the past. In some of the communities in Spain, camping is even forbidden by law. Thus, before you decide to stay in a certain place, better do your homework in advance and check on the internet whether camping is allowed in the region or you should rent apartment in Barcelona. Usually, in the regions where camping is allowed, there are special camping sites and facilities. Some city halls in the country even provide camping sites with bathrooms, showers and other facilities like drinking water, for example.
When you are camping in Spain with an own tent, then there are a few things that you have to know. The camp site should be kept clean and all the leftovers and garbage should be placed in the trash. You should make a research on the area and should be prepared how to act if there is an emergency. You should go in small groups and use compasses and maps. Another wise advice is to arrange the camp approximately 500 meters from a lake or a river to avoid surprise.
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This photo of Andalucia
Among the regions in Spain that provoke the interest of the camping lovers is the region of Andalusia with its Moorish heritage and nice peaceful villages, many placed in a hilly area. In this part of the country could be seen the original folk atmosphere of the country. The main city here is Seville and its most beautiful site is the Seville Cathedral bell tower. In Andalucía one could find mountains and coastline, so one could choose where to spend more time and stay in Apartment in Milan.
This photo of Balearic Islands
Another great stop for those who love camping is the city of Barcelona, which is the capital city of Catalonia. Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees, Barcelona has rich culture and has numerous historical sites. It is also a place to go shopping, dancing and enjoying time with friends.
Another area to mention is that near Granada, which has reputation of bringing a very romantic atmosphere. In Granada one can see the typical Moorish architecture with its fountains, pools and gardens. Not to be missed are also the Balearics Islands for their unpolluted beaches and plenty of sunshine.
Spain is a wonderful country and it is great to be enjoyed while on a camping site. There are many attractions here for all kinds of travelers, for those who like relaxation, and for those who want to do exciting things.
Of course, one should also not miss the Wax Museum of Madame Tussauds in Berlin, which is the local option of the famous museum in London. There one could see wax statues of famous world stars, but also some German figures like for example Adolf Hitler and Boris Becker. As one can expect there are also many Hollywood celebrities there and so much more. The Wax Museum of Madame Tussauds in Berlin works every day from 10 am until 6 pm. The entry ticket tough is not cheap, but the pictures you will make will be absolutely great. The last place from our hidden attractions list in Berlin is the grave of Henriette Vogel and Heinrich Kleist, a famous writer. The story is a bit sad. This was a couple in love that had problems. They went on a nice little garden, where they had picnic with wine, which ended as the boy killed the girl and then shot himself too. Besides these hidden attractions, there are many that could be seen in Berlin and which make the place worth visited.
