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From: madsere@okys.infoserv.com (Rene Madsen)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Hungary and Electrical Power Requirements
Date: 30 Sep 92 14:37:31 GMT
Organization: Brackton Ltd. Luxembourg

In article <786@wtcd.DaytonOH.NCR.COM>, mbeck@wtcd.DaytonOH.NCR.COM (Michael Beck) writes:
> In article <15546@umd5.umd.edu> dcmyers@astro.umd.edu (David Myers) writes:
> >My company is preparing to go to a trade show in Hungary next
> >month. One thing we want to bring is a computer to run some
> >demos of our products. My question is this: I know that Hungary
> >runs on 220 volts/50 Hertz, but can someone tell me the form
> >factor of the actual, physical plugs? Two pronged (or three) like
> >in the U.S?  Where can I get a suitable converter so my 
> >computer will run on Hungarian power?
>
> I have the opposite problem - I am looking for a converter from European
> 220V/50 Hertz to US 120V/60 Hertz. Please let me know, if you have any
> experience...

Most computers have a switch in the powersupply that allows switching
between 110 and 220 wolts.

Last I needed a converter I found one in the local Radio Schack (sp?) 


-- 
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From: pat@sphinx.phys.Virginia.EDU (pat walsh)
Subject: Re: Revolting Animals (Re: Loud irritating obtrusive tourists.)
Organization: University of Virginia Physics Department
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1992 18:19:04 GMT

Steve Taylor writes:


>In <1992Sep28.204547.7371@news.Hawaii.Edu> gerard@caliban.soest.hawaii.edu (Gerard Fryer) writes:
   .
   .
   [...discussion about dung beetles and cane toads...]
   .
   .
>>This beast is
>>so strong that if you hold it in your cupped hands it can force your
>>hands apart and escape.  Eaten by a toad it could break out of the
                                                    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>>stomach cavity...
  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>Where did you get this? From "Ripleys Believe It Or Not" or something?
                               ^^^^^^

Judging from the description above, by Ripley you must be referring to the
Sigourney Weaver character in the "Alien" movies.  :-)

- Patrick Walsh
  University of Virginia Department of Physics
  pw@virginia.bitnet, pw@virginia.edu, pat@gomez.phys.virginia.edu
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: psima01@convex.zdv.uni-tuebingen.de (M. Maisack)
Subject: recommdenation: Bonn/Germany/Museums
Organization: Comp. Center (ZDV) U of Tuebingen, FRG
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1992 09:26:18 GMT


If you travel through Bonn before the end of November, I recommend
a visit to the new museums.


Currently, they have an outdoor exhibition of sculptures by
Niki de St.Phalle, which is free. It's also a nice place to take kids.
The sculptures are, to a great part, nice to sit in and walk through.

General admission for the museum itself: DM 8.00

Michael
Newsgroups: rec.travel,misc.consumers
From: rll@fatima.mitre.org (Roberto L. Landrau)
Subject: Re: DISCOVER card (Was Re: Credit cards with more than 14 days loss and damage coverage for rental cars?)
Organization: Research Computer Facility, MITRE Corporation, Bedford, MA
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 12:44:02 GMT

In article <1992Sep30.042910.12175@news.acns.nwu.edu> alasnik@casbah.acns.nwu.edu (Adam Lasnik) writes:
>I'm very close to canceling it (DISCOVER) unless they pay ME to keep darn thing :-)
>...
>It seems to lack most features of ANY reputable credit card.  And the darn
>thing ain't even a "real" credit card to begin with :-)  So tell me -- why
>WOULD you keep it?
>--ADAM "KEYS" LASNIK from Northwestern

I have been using it to buy fuel.  Maybe I should use my AT&T
Mastercard for that, instead.  My Rabbit is supposed to get 50 miles
per gallon, but it has been getting only 42 recently.  Perhaps I can
claim (within 90 days, of course) that it used 8.3 gallons of fuel to
travel 350 miles, instead of 7 like it is supposed to.  THen I can
claim that the other 1.3 gallons disappeared, misteriously.  Would
they reimburse me? :)

More seriously, I use Discover for any purchase for which the
double-warranty and the 90 day insurance is not applicable.  I also
use it to buy tools at Sears, automobile repairs, and at restaurants.
Last year, I used Discover to charge the bill for my wedding (sorry ...
my wife's wedding) reception.  At the end of the year, I received a
check for about $75.00.  I agree that the $75.00 is nothing compared
to what I had to spend to get that.  However, look at it this way:  I
would have had to spend that much money, anyway, and if I would have
used my Visa or M/C instead, I wouldn't have had those $75.00.

Now... if I was going to carry a balance from month to month, Discover
would be my last choice when it comes to charging.  That's what the
10-12% Visa & MC's are for.



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From: k21176@kyyppari.hkkk.fi (Jari Kinnunen)
Subject: Apartment in KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA wanted !
Date:  5 Oct 92 11:09:28 GMT
Distribution: rec
Organization: Helsinki School of Economics, Finland
Keywords: Kuala Lumpur


I'm going to travel to Kuala Lumpur on 23rd October - 23rd November.

	Do you know how I could rent an apartment 
	(single or double / a small one anyway)
	there for this time?
	Have you any suggestions of other ways of
	living there with low costs. 

	Any other hints appreciated !


	THANKS !!!

	Jari Kinnunen


	email:  k21176@kyyppari.hkkk.fi
From: reno@darlo.Eng.Sun.COM (Reno Marioni)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Driving from San Fran to Las Vegas
Date: 30 Sep 1992 17:17:20 GMT
Organization: Sun Microsystems, Mt. View, Ca.
NNTP-Posting-Host: darlo

In article <1992Sep29.202340.5949@ncsu.edu> kmludvic@eos.ncsu.edu (@color(DarkViolet)@b(@large(@i(The Admiral)))) writes:
>
>I hope you have fun I really LOVE the West coast and was just out to Frisco 
>this past spring!                                                    ^^^^^^

FYI, Don't call San Francisco "Frisco"--it makes us cringe.  A definate sign one is
from out of town.  (This is not intended as a flame).

Reno



Newsgroups: rec.travel,rec.skiing
From: cli@netcom.com (Concurrent Logic Inc)
Subject: North Lake Tahoe Timeshare
Date: Sat, 26 Sep 92 20:21:09 GMT
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 
Followup-To: poster
Distribution: ba
Keywords: vacation,travel,lodging


Please disregard my previous post.  We changed the date to one that hopefully 
should have some snow to make it more worthwhile.

Presidents' Day in North Lake Tahoe?

We have a timeshare condo that we won't be using this year and would
like to rent it out.  We may be able to arrange for a different day
(not Christmas though, it is already full, but we are on the wait list).
if required.

Available the week of 2/13/93-2/20/93 (Presidents' Day week) condo at the 
5 star Tahoe Sands Resorts.  Sleeps 4.  $500 for the week.  Facilities
at resort are Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming Pool, Spa&Sauna, Gazebo&
BBQ's, Laundry, Private Beach, Nearby Golf, Skiing, Marina, Boat Rentals,
and Parasailing.  The unit contains TV, telephone, microwave, stove,
full kitchen, dishwasher, towel service, and refrigerator.
Call Scott Evans at 408-522-8711 (Work) 510-713-7228 (Home) or send 
E-mail to scott@clogic.com

Thanks
From: volker@sfb256.iam.uni-bonn.de ( Volker A. Brandt )
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: The Dallas line
Date: 28 Sep 92 00:35:58 GMT
Organization: Applied Math, University of Bonn, Germany

In article <1992Sep22.163035.28692@csi.uottawa.ca> white@csi.uottawa.ca (George White) writes:
>On a recent radio broadcast, one of the commentators described what he called 
>the "Dallas Line" which used to exist in East Germany. It seems that beyond
>this line, the television program, Dallas, could not be received on a T.V.

This is true, Dallas was on ARD (also called Channel 1).  ARD couldn't be
received in and east of Dresden -- so ARD was translated as "Ausser Raum
Dresden" meaning Except Dresden Area.

>Evidently, some categories of workers were able to claim hardship pay if they
>they had to work behind the Dallas Line because they were deprived of being
>able to watch it!

This is definitely untrue.  In East Germany, watching West German TV was 
frowned upon.  Everyone did it, but you would *never* mention it publically
ie in front of your boss.

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Newsgroups: rec.travel,soc.culture.caribbean
From: leop@percy.rain.com (Leo)
Subject: Dominican Republic: cost of hotels and meals?
Organization: Percy's mach, Portland, OR
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 04:31:09 GMT

I would like to get an idea of the cost of accommodations and
meals in the Dominican Republic.  How cheaply can one get by?
Forget about the fancy resorts or American chains.  What does it
cost for the small but clean places?  Can furnished houses be
easily rented and at what cost?  The areas of interest are the
north and east coasts, and Santiago - not Santo Domingo.  What do
unpretentious meals cost?  Please include the 21% tax on hotels
and the 16% tax on meals in any prices you mention.  We'll be
renting a car so getting around won't be a problem.  Are there
any good books you've found on the Dominican Republic?  I wish
there were a Lonely Planet guide for it!

As a point of reference, I just returned from 4 months in
Guatemala.  A modern, clean hotel in the capital (Chalet Suizo)
cost about $10 (including tax) a night for a single without bath.
In Xela, a simple room with bed was $2/night.  I rented a
furnished house in Antigua for $350/month including cable tv.
Most of the meals I had, whether at local places or American
chains cost $3 - $5.

There are cheap airfares to the DR available now - $275 on AA
from NYC, but I'm getting the idea that accommodations and meals
are going to be relatively expensive.  I might decide to go back
to Asia instead.  The airfare is several times more, but hotels
and meals are CHEAP.  I think the break-even point might be a
stay of around a month.

Thanks for any info!
Leo  leop@percy.rain.com
From: jwc@netxcom.netx.com (Jeff Comer)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: travel from New York City to Washington DC
Date: 2 Oct 92 18:04:54 GMT
Organization: The Chaos Bobs

turadek@apple.com (Steve Turadek) asked,
>We are traveling for a weekend from NYC to DC and want to know the best
>way to get there.  We know AmTrack wants $89 round trip.  Should we rent
>a car, take a commuter bus, do the train?  We are interested in *best value*
>with some regard to comfort and speed.

neve@nlm.nih.gov (Leif Neve) replied,
>I've heard of some incredible round-trip bus fares (under $20) between
>these points but don't know if they are still in effect. Worth checking into.

There were for a time bus fares of $5. That's right, for a portrait of Abe
Lincoln, you could ride from NY to DC. But these ended in August. I believe
that Peter Pan now runs about $25 1/w, and the Dog is about the same. Here
are the pros and cons of the various ways to traverse NY/DC:

Bus 	Pros - Cheap; only a few stops (there are some non-stops too)
	Cons - Leave from Port Authority, arrive in bad DC neighborhood
Train	Pros - comfortable, arrive in Union Station, flexible sked
	Cons - a little pricey
Plane	Pros - fast; TWA still has $59 o/w on first flight out JFK-DCA
	Cons - TWA Express is Hell on Earth; getting to JFK or LGA; $$$
Car	Pros - Set your own pace
	Cons - tolls; taxes on rental car

I prefer Amtrak for its scheduling, speed, and comfort on the trains. How
much driving do you plan to do in DC? Not much, I hope....

-JC
From: markl@bucket.rain.com (Mark Lilly)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: CDGaulle train to Paris/Jeff Suiter
Summary: Info on CGD to Paris
Keywords: Jeff Suiter, Paris, Charles DeGaulle
Date: 30 Sep 92 03:15:53 GMT
Article-I.D.: bucket.markl.717822953
Organization: Rick's Home-Grown Un*x

Greetings.  Our system was down, so i couldn't
read your mssg., but from the title, i'm guessing
you'd like info on getting from CDG to Paris.
If coming from the US, or Int'l, find the signs
pointing to RER, which is the local train for Paris.
There will be a bus from either Terminal One or Terminal
Two to the RER station.  There you pay about $7 to get into
town, and to one of the convenient metro stops, like Gare du 
Nord.  If you're using Eurail, it is vaild on RER, but must 
be validated and might not be worth the starting of travel that
day just to get to town.
Hope this helps.
Best,
m
Xref: sparky rec.travel:13846 ca.driving:2178
From: kwee@oracle.uucp (Karl Wee)
Newsgroups: rec.travel,ca.driving
Subject: WANTED: Ridesharers S.F. <--> L.A.
Date: 30 Sep 92 04:50:49 GMT
Reply-To: kwee@oracle.uucp (Karl Wee)
Distribution: ca
Organization: Oracle Corporation, Belmont, CA
X-Disclaimer: This message was written by an unauthenticated user
              at Oracle Corporation.  The opinions expressed are those
              of the user and not necessarily those of Oracle.

I'll be going from S.F. to L.A. Friday 10/16 in the evening and coming back to
S.F. Sunday 10/18 in the evening.

I'm looking for people to share drving and gas.  We will be using my car (with
A/C).

Please email me if interested.  Thanks.
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: dougb@comm.mot.com (Doug Bank)
Subject: Re: South Pacific in December
Reply-To: dougb@ecs.comm.mot.com
Organization: Motorola Land Mobile Products Sector
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1992 20:29:22 GMT

In article <BvG7A5.3DC@apollo.hp.com>, nelson_p@apollo.hp.com (Peter Nelson) writes:

|>   We would like to consider the South Pacific, either French Polynesia
|>   /Society Islands or maybe Bali (and we were even looking at a nature
|>   tour in Borneo).  We have already been to the Great Barrier Reef but
|>   we might consider a return.
|> 
|>   We want a relaxing vacation (i.e., not too strenuous or hectic) but
|>   some hiking or opportunities for nature-study (birdwatching, marine
|>   life etc) or cultural tourism would be good.   A plus would be access
|>   to a trained naturalist, anthropologist, for interpretive purposes
|>   but this is not a requirement.  
|> 
|>   We were looking for recommendations for *small vessel* (NOT big cruise
|>   ships) visits to these places, OR resorts near places of interest to
|>   nature or culture study.  

Be forewarned that it is the rainy season from December to March in 
French Polynesia.  I'm not saying it will rain all the time, but it
might.  Furthermore, there is little in the way of interesting birds
on the islands.  They are too far out and too isolated.  There are 
relatively few species.  There IS lots of marine life, but I do not
know how you would go about charering a boat or joining a tour with 
only a couple of months notice.  

If you do decide on visiting French Polynesia and are looking to
spend a very relaxing time, be sure to visit Bora Bora.  It is beautiful,
relaxing, interesting, and not very crowded.  It is expensive though.

-- 
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From: l670899@lmsc5.is.lmsc.lockheed.com (John Vierra)
Subject: Tickets to Denver for Thanksgiving
Followup-To: rec.travel
Organization: lockheed
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 92 23:09:14 GMT

My brother and I need to fly to Denver for the long Thanksgiving weekend
(11/25 - 11/30).  Does anyone out there know of any cheap airline
tickets/vouchers available?  

Thanks in advance.
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From: engelsma@golden.cps.msu.edu (Jonathan Engelsma Dr. Reid )
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Berlin
Date: 1 Oct 92 12:19:58 GMT
Organization: Dept. of Computer Science, Michigan State University

In article <23963@sybase.sybase.com>, jameison@orion.sybase.com (Jameison Martin) writes:
|> Hi,
|> 
|> I am going to be in Berlin for a few days in mid October.
|> Does anyone have any recommendations for things to see?
|> I'd be particularly interested in museums/cultural exhibits.
|> 
|> Thanks,
|> 	Jamie

There is (was?) a small museum near what used to be 'checkpoint charlie'.
The museum was full of artifacts people used to escape into West Berlin before
the wall came down.  Homemade airplanes, hot air balloons, etc. are 
displayed along with their respective stories.   I found it to be a
very fascinating museum.

Later,
Jonathan
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From: dthk@cbnewsm.cb.att.com (D. T. Hawkins)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Saas-Fee (Was: Need Information on Switzerland, Zermatt, Interlaken)
Summary: Saas-Fee is wonderful!
Keywords: Saas-Fee
Date: 6 Oct 92 14:52:09 GMT
Article-I.D.: cbnewsm.1992Oct6.145209.26200
Organization: AT&T

In article <1992Oct6.003704.27002@vitsemi.com>, rob@vitsemi.com (Rob Eccles) writes:
> In article <1992Oct2.153824.2778@colorado.edu> citrin@boulder.Colorado.EDU (Wayne Citrin) writes:
> >In article <1992Oct1.143117.27120@hemlock.cray.com> krys@cray.com (Krystyne Supplee) writes:
> >>We are looking for a small-ish city in the mountains.  We just want to
> >>relax, enjoy some scenery, and do a little souvenier shopping.
> >>We are considering Zermatt or Interlaken.
> >>
> >Zermatt is spectacular, but even so, I would recommend Saas Fee over Zermatt
> >as a place to stay.  It's in a neighboring valley, and although it's also
> >a popular resort, I believe it's less of a tourist mecca.  You don't get the
> >Matterhorn, but you do get some equally spectacular scenery.  Unfortunately,
> >I can't remember the name of the very nice hotel I stayed in when I was there.
> 
> We were in Saas-Fee a few weeks ago.  It is known as "the Pearl of the Alps"
> because it is situated in a bowl shaped area surrounded by mountains and glaciers.
> It is a very charming place.  It has a strong local character, as well.
> 
> The original post mentioned that the stay is for three days.  Saas-Fee is
> rather small, and may not have enough to offer (unless you ski) to keep
> you there that long.
> 
> Saas-Fee does fit your bill as a smaller city in the mountains vs. Zermatt.
> 
> Saas-Fee is not directly accessable by rail,  you have to take the bus (known
> as the Postauto) from Brig or Visp.
> 
> Saas-Fee is close to Zermatt, it is possible to visit both.  We chose to stay
> in Saas-Fee and visit Zermatt for a day.  The bus (Postauto) stops at the
> train station in Stalden (Stalen-Saas).

We discovered Saas-Fee for several days a few years ago and thoroughly
enjoyed it.  It is delightful and much less touristy than Zermatt.  We
visited Zermatt for a day (our 2nd visit) by driving as far as we could
then taking the train.  After the crowds of Zermatt, we were very glad
to get back to Saas-Fee.  We would go to Saas-Fee again rather than Zermatt.

Like Zermatt, Saas-Fee is a car-less village, so walking is the normal mode of
transportation.  If you like to hike, there are MANY opportunities, and
you can easily fill up a week or more!  We stayed in a B&B and were very
pleased.  The price was very reasonable too.  It was summer, but skiing was
still possible on the glacier.  Highly recommended!

Don Hawkins
AT&T Bell Laboratories
dthk@mhuxd.att.com
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: csafa@cc.curtin.edu.au
Subject: Re: Malaysia - Malacca Info ?
Organization: Curtin University of Technology
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 11:32:21 GMT

In article <1992Sep21.160043.20613@worldbank.org>, dearnshaw@worldbank.org writes:
> I will be in the Cameroon Highlands in January and was wondering:
> 
> 1. Is it feasable to drive from the Highlands to Malacca in a day?
>
> 	Yes, it is, but be prepared for a long drive, not so much in distance
> 	but very time consuming. The road is not that good (Dec 1991) and it
>	is loaded with slow trucks!! Part of the road is really good, I guess
>	that's what they call the highway. 
>
> 2. Where to stay, once we've successfully arrived in Malacca?
> 	
>	We stayed at the Ramada Rennaisance. I highly recommend it, it's an 
>	excellent hotel.
>
> 3. What's worth seeing in Malacca?
>
>	History!
> 
> 4. How long (not distance) will it take to drive from Malacca to
>    Johore Baru?
>
>	Took us 3 hours to get from JB to Malacca. The road just out of JB
>	is not bad, and it gets gradually better as you get to Malacca.
>	The highway is a dual-carrige-way wich helps when you're dodging
>	trucks!
> 
> We fly into Penang, therefore I'm assuming it's possible to get a car
> there and drive down to Johore (via the Highlands and Malacca).
> 
>	If you're getting into Penang real late at night it's best to book your
>	car beforehand, otherwise you might find that all offices are closed 
>	if it's after midnight. It would pay just to check. If you book it,
>	no matter what time you arrive into Penang someone will be there for 
>	you with your car. From Penang to the mainland the road is excellent 
>	(the bridge). But then from the mainland to the highlands the road could
>	do with a lot of improving, especially when you're overtaking trucks!
> 	I hear that in recent times the road was upgraded, I'm not sure how true
>	that is. Have fun, you'll enjoy it!
>  
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