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European Union or not? Upon arrival in Germany the visitor has to pass the immigration control (passport control). There are two types of lines: a) for...

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Travel to the USA — entry requirements and arrival (Visa, VWP, Customs)

Modified date: 2018-Sep-22

Travel to the United States of America This article gives you a brief summary of the process and provides weblinks to the official websites of...

Travel Australia

Australia – arriving, visa, customs

Modified date: 2018-Dec-25

Immigration and Customs Immigration Information on applying for a visa, including: Choosing the right visa Application requirements Your obligations while in Australia Why you must...

Travel NZ

Arriving in New Zealand – Visas, Permits, Customs

Modified date: 2018-Jul-15

Do I need a visa for visiting NZ? The requirement for obtaining a visa from the New Zealand consulates depends on the traveler's nationality. Travelers from...

Daylight Saving Time

DST in the USA 2020
Begin: March-8, 2020, @2 am (clocks will be advanced 1 hr).
End: November-1, 2020 @3 am (minus 1hr)
Arizona has no DST. During summer Arizona has the same time as California, in winter it has the same time as Colorado.

DST 2020 in Western Europe: e.g. Germany, Austria, Switzerland
Begin: March-29, 2020 @2 am (plus 1hr)
End: October-25, 2020 (minus 1hr)

DST New Zealand:
Since NZ is located in the southern hemisphere, DST is 'kind of' reversed:
DST started 30-Sep-2019 (2am) (plus 1hr)
2020: DST ends on 5-April-2020 (3am)(minus 1hr) and starts again on 27-September-2020 (2am)

DST Australia (Capital Territory, NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania). Western Australia, Northern Australia, Queensland do not apply DST in 2020.
DST starts 6-Oct-2019 (2am) (plus 1hr)
2020: DST ends on 5-April-2020 (3am)(minus 1hr) and starts again on 4-Oct-2020 (2am)
Australia has 3 Time Zones: ↦Australia Time Zones / Daylight Saving Time

TRAVEL TIPS Germany

Germany

Getting around by car (in Germany)

Modified date: 2018-Aug-15

Germany has an excellent road system and getting around by car is an easy undertaking. Rules and Street Signs Germany deploys an international set of road...

When are School Breaks in Germany

Travel Germany Modified date: 2018-Aug-20

School breaks in Germany heavily influence the travel landscape: higher prices, reservations for popular destinations are needed, traffic on the German Autobahn is substantially...

Mail and Postage in Germany

Travel Germany Modified date: 2018-Aug-26

The postal service in Germany is operated by: DEUTSCHE POST Official names are Deutsche Post AG and Deutsche Post DHL Group. Deutsche Post is the...

TRAVEL Guides, Editor's Pick

The Coromandel Region (North Island of New Zealand)

North Island Modified date: 2018-Sep-19

All our travel articles regarding the Coromandel region can be found here: The Coromandel Region Overview The Coromandel Region - Take a few days to enjoy this...

HafenCity Hamburg – city for the 21st century

Hamburg Modified date: 2019-Mar-30

Hamburg is re-inventing itself – and grasping a unique opportunity to grow downtown by around 40 percent.

Good to know: food storage times

good-to-know Modified date: 2020-May-26

Storage Times for the Refrigerator and Freezer These short but safe time limits for...

Minnesota, USA — visiting The North Star State

Minnesota Modified date: 2020-May-10

The state's nickname is 'The North Star State'.The North Star symbol is found in the flag, the...

George Washington Biography

US-History Modified date: 2019-May-16

George Washington -1. President of the USA (1789-1797) George Washington was born on...

Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

Modified date: 2020-May-13

Munich

Let's talk 'Beer' -- Oktoberfest Munich! 2020 Oktoberfest cancelled 210 years Oktoberfest in 2020! (the...

Wolfsburg, Germany — visiting the Volkswagen City

Modified date: 2020-Jun-15

Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg, Germany, in a nutshell The Volkswagen City

Bavaria, Germany

Bavaria

Schloss Neuschwanstein (Castle) — Bavaria, Germany — a must-visit

Modified date: 2020-May-19

In 1864 King Ludwig II – at age 18 – came to power as the new King of Bavaria. He was born on August...

Travel Tips AUSTRALIA

Travel Australia

Electricity in Australia

Modified date: 2018-Jul-15

230/240 volts (at 50 hertz) Australia has a standard voltage of 230/240 volts (at 50 hertz). The plug must be a flat three (if grounded)...

Australia – arriving, visa, customs

Travel Australia Modified date: 2018-Dec-25

Immigration and Customs Immigration Information on applying for a visa, including: Choosing the right visa Application requirements Your obligations while in Australia Why you must...

Australia — Climate and Temperatures

Travel Australia Modified date: 2018-Jul-15

Australia's climate can vary greatly from one year to the next. The schematic below, and links on the right, present the main - but...

New Zealand Tips

Travel NZ

Climate & Temperatures in New Zealand

Modified date: 2018-Jul-17

Climate New Zealand’s climate allows a range of settings and moods. Overall, the New Zealand climate is temperate, but ranges from snowy winters in the South...

Travel NZ

Automobil club AA and its AAsmartfuel program — saving on gas

Modified date: 2018-Jul-17

Saving money on gas The New Zealand automobile club AA (www.aa.co.nz) has partnered with BP and Caltex and offers the AA SmartFuel card. You do not...

Travel NZ

Electricity in New Zealand / Travel Adapters

Modified date: 2018-Jul-17

230/240 volts (at 50 hertz) Australia has a standard voltage of 230/240 volts (at 50 hertz). The plug must be a flat three (if grounded)...

good-to-know

Good to know: food storage times

Modified date: 2020-May-26

good-to-know

Eggs — how to store eggs and what is the appropriate storage time

Modified date: 2020-May-26

good-to-know

Phonetic Alphabets: the world of spelling

Modified date: 2019-Jan-12

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Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. But this treasure is...

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