Wikitravel - Changes related to "Space-A travel" [en]

London

2013-05-23T06:43:22Z

‎Get around:

Turkey

2013-05-22T00:27:22Z

at least Constantinople deserves a mention

Greece

2013-05-21T23:20:32Z

No need to Latinize original Greek names.

Turkey

2013-05-21T23:10:00Z

Superfluous in the country article, the ancient city names should be mentioned in each city article.

Spain

2013-05-21T21:22:56Z

‎By boat:

Travel topics

2013-05-20T05:37:56Z

‎Cope:

Greece

2013-05-19T19:56:40Z

‎Cities: Salonica is still well known in English

Turkey

2013-05-19T19:54:08Z

‎Cities: Adding Latinized Greek/Historic English Names. Many of these names are still well known in English, and not always recognizable as their Turkish counterparts

Greece

2013-05-18T18:15:06Z

‎Water:

Italy

2013-05-18T09:11:56Z

Reverted edits by 79.53.36.219 (Talk) to last version by W. Frank

Italy

2013-05-18T07:22:53Z

‎Monuments:

Italy

2013-05-17T20:44:22Z

‎By bus:

Italy

2013-05-17T20:35:40Z

Tours can be listed on Wikitravel as long as they constitute a value-added activity. If a traveler could fulfill the substance of the tour on their own, the tour should not be listed! Not sure what kind of added value this listing offers

Italy

2013-05-17T18:20:17Z

‎Monuments:

Italy

2013-05-16T17:07:56Z

Tours can be listed on Wikitravel as long as they constitute a value-added activity. If a traveller could fulfil the substance of the tour on their own, the tour should not be listed! Not sure what kind of added value this listing offers

Italy

2013-05-16T15:55:02Z

‎Do:

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 The city has one of the most comprehensive public transport systems in the world. Despite residents' constant, and sometimes justified, grumbling about unreliability, public transport is often the best option for getting anywhere for visitors and residents alike.
-In central London use a combination of the transport options listed below - and check your map! In many cases you can easily walk from one place to another or use the buses. Be a Londoner and only use the tube as a way of travelling longer distances - you're here to see London - you can't see it underground!
+In central London use a combination of the transport options listed below - and check your map! In many cases you can easily walk from one place to another or use the buses. Don't be a Londoner and only use the tube as a way of traveling longer distances - you're here to see London - you can't see it underground!
 '''Transport for London (TfL)''' [http://tfl.gov.uk/] is a government organisation responsible for all public transport. Their website contains maps plus an excellent '''journey planner''' [http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk]. They also offer a 24-hour travel information line, charged at premium rate: tel 0843 222 1234 (or text 60835) for suggestions on getting from A to B, and for up to the minute information on how services are running. Fortunately for visitors (and indeed residents) there is a single ticketing system, Oyster, which enables travellers to switch between modes of transport on one ticket.

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 * [[Bursa]] — the first capital of the Ottoman Empire
 * [[Edirne]] — the second capital of the Ottoman Empire
-* [[Istanbul]] — Turkey's largest city, the former capital of both the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires, and the only major city in the world to straddle two continents
+* [[Istanbul]] (Constantinople) — Turkey's largest city, the former capital of both the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires, and the only major city in the world to straddle two continents
 * [[Izmir]] — Turkey's third largest city
 * [[Konya]] — a quite large city that is the heartland of mystic Sufi order, the site of Rumi's tomb, and with some elegant Seljuq architecture, all surrounded by vast steppes

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 * [[Chania]] — second largest city on Crete surrounded with beaches and the [[Samaria National Park]]
 * [[Chersonissos]] — party capital of Crete in the summer
-* [[Heraklion|Heraclion]] — Crete's largest city and main hub with the archaeological site of Cnossus
+* [[Heraklion]] — Crete's largest city and main hub with the archaeological site of Knossos
 * [[Patra]] — known for the wines it produces
 * [[Larissa]] — the country's fourth largest city
 * [[Rhodes (city)|Rhodes]] — magnificent city with impressive medieval structures, nightlife and beaches
-* [[Thessaloniki]]/Salonica — the country's prime city in the Macedonia region
+* [[Thessaloniki]] — the country's prime city in the Macedonia region
 * [[Volos]] — coastal port city with nice museums and architecture

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 ==Cities==
 <!-- This is meant to be a representative list of no more than NINE cities. If you feel that there should be a change of cities displayed in this list, please discuss your proposal first on this article's discussionpage.  -->
-* [[Ankara]] (Ancyra/Angora) — the capital of Turkey and its second largest city
+* [[Ankara]] — the capital of Turkey and its second largest city
-* [[Antalya]] (Attalea) — the fastest growing city, hub to an array of beach resorts
+* [[Antalya]] — the fastest growing city, hub to an array of beach resorts
-* [[Bodrum]] (Halicarnassus) — a trendy coastal town in the Southern Aegean which turns into a crowded city in season when it serves as a playground for Turkish and international holidaymakers alike, featuring a citadel, Roman ruins, trendy clubs and a number of villages surrounding the peninsula each with a different character from classy to rustic
+* [[Bodrum]] — a trendy coastal town in the Southern Aegean which turns into a crowded city in season when it serves as a playground for Turkish and international holidaymakers alike, featuring a citadel, Roman ruins, trendy clubs and a number of villages surrounding the peninsula each with a different character from classy to rustic
-* [[Bursa]] (Prousa) — the first capital of the Ottoman Empire
+* [[Bursa]] — the first capital of the Ottoman Empire
-* [[Edirne]] (Adrianople) — the second capital of the Ottoman Empire
+* [[Edirne]] — the second capital of the Ottoman Empire
-* [[Istanbul]] (Constantinople/Byzantium/Stamboul) — Turkey's largest city, the former capital of both the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires, and the only major city in the world to straddle two continents
+* [[Istanbul]] — Turkey's largest city, the former capital of both the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires, and the only major city in the world to straddle two continents
-* [[Izmir]] (Smyrna) — Turkey's third largest city
+* [[Izmir]] — Turkey's third largest city
-* [[Konya]] (Iconium) — a quite large city that is the heartland of mystic Sufi order, the site of Rumi's tomb, and with some elegant Seljuq architecture, all surrounded by vast steppes
+* [[Konya]] — a quite large city that is the heartland of mystic Sufi order, the site of Rumi's tomb, and with some elegant Seljuq architecture, all surrounded by vast steppes
-* [[Trabzon]] (Trebizond) — the wonderful Sümela Monastery is just outside the city and it is a great gateway to exploring the Turkish Northeast
+* [[Trabzon]] — the wonderful Sümela Monastery is just outside the city and it is a great gateway to exploring the Turkish Northeast
-* [[Urfa]] (Edessa)— magical city with beautiful architecture and extremely friendly locals at the gates of Eastern World; where Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, and Persian cultures mingle
+* [[Urfa]] — magical city with beautiful architecture and extremely friendly locals at the gates of Eastern World; where Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, and Persian cultures mingle
 ==Other destinations==

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 If you would like to bareboat anywhere in Spain, including the Balearic or Canary Islands, a US Coast Guard License is the only acceptable certification needed by Americans to bareboat. For everyone else, a RYA Yacht Master Certification or International Certificate of Competence will normally do.
 Although a skipper may be required, a hostess/chef may or may not be necessary. Dining out is strong part of Spanish custom and tradition. If you are planning on docking in a port and exploring fabulous bars and restaurants a hostess/cook may just be useful for serving drinks and making beds. Extra crew can take up valuable room on a tight ship.
 Luxury yachts in Spain [http://alquilerdeyatesenibiza.com], - Yacht charter and sailing, one of the worlds largest acht charter companies, can take care of all charter requirements, from bareboat to crewed in Spain. Operating from nine offices worldwide (USA, Spain, UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Caribbean, Honk Kong and Dubai)

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 * [[Laundry]]
 * [[Naturism|Naturism/Nudism]]
 * [[Respect]]
 * [[Smoking]]

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 ===Water===
-A glass of water is traditionally served with any drink you order; one glass for each drink, especially with any form of coffee. Sometimes you even get a glass of water first an then you are asked what you want to drink! Sometimes you might as well get a bottle instead of just a glass. In touristy areas you might have to ask for a glass of water if you want one. If you don't get water with a coffee you just stepped into a tourist-trap! Also, if you did not explicitly ask for a bottle instead of a glass, and they try to charge you for it you should refuse!
+A glass of water is traditionally served with any drink you order; one glass for each drink, especially with any form of coffee. Sometimes you even get a glass of water first and then get asked what you want to drink! Sometimes you might as well get a bottle instead of just a glass. In touristy areas you might have to ask for a glass of water if you want one. If you don't get water with a coffee you just stepped into a tourist-trap! Also, if you did not explicitly ask for a bottle instead of a glass, and they try to charge you for it you should refuse!
 Tap water in most places a traveler would go today is drinkable; if in doubt, ask your hotel.  But often though technically drinkable it doesn't taste very good, especially on some small islands (as it is imported in and heavily chlorinated), and many travelers, like many Greeks, prefer to stick to bottled water. By law, water prices in shops must remain within acceptable limits (50 eurocents for 1/2 litre), making it much cheaper than in Anglosphere nations.

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	* '''The Streets and squares.''' You could visit Italy's cities, never go in a church, museum or Roman ruin, and still have a great time. Just wander around, keeping your eyes open. Apart from in the northern Po and Adige valleys most of Italy (including the cities) is hilly or mountainous, giving some great views. Look up when walking around to see amazing roof gardens and classical bell towers. In cities such as Rome, note the continued juxtaposition of expensive stores with small workplaces for artisans. Search for interesting food shops and places to get a good ice cream (''gelato''). Above all, just enjoy the atmosphere.		* '''The Streets and squares.''' You could visit Italy's cities, never go in a church, museum or Roman ruin, and still have a great time. Just wander around, keeping your eyes open. Apart from in the northern Po and Adige valleys most of Italy (including the cities) is hilly or mountainous, giving some great views. Look up when walking around to see amazing roof gardens and classical bell towers. In cities such as Rome, note the continued juxtaposition of expensive stores with small workplaces for artisans. Search for interesting food shops and places to get a good ice cream (''gelato''). Above all, just enjoy the atmosphere.
	* '''Operas.''' If you are interested in the famous italian Operas[http://www.tourist-attractions-in-italy.com/famous-italian-operas.html], they are on play in various cities: Milan, Verona, Parma, Rome, Venice, Spoleto, Florence, Palermo.		* '''Operas.''' If you are interested in the famous italian Operas[http://www.tourist-attractions-in-italy.com/famous-italian-operas.html], they are on play in various cities: Milan, Verona, Parma, Rome, Venice, Spoleto, Florence, Palermo.
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−	~~===Itineraries===~~
−	~~[http://italy-tours.jimdo.com '''Italy Tours''']~~

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	* '''The Streets and squares.''' You could visit Italy's cities, never go in a church, museum or Roman ruin, and still have a great time. Just wander around, keeping your eyes open. Apart from in the northern Po and Adige valleys most of Italy (including the cities) is hilly or mountainous, giving some great views. Look up when walking around to see amazing roof gardens and classical bell towers. In cities such as Rome, note the continued juxtaposition of expensive stores with small workplaces for artisans. Search for interesting food shops and places to get a good ice cream (''gelato''). Above all, just enjoy the atmosphere.		* '''The Streets and squares.''' You could visit Italy's cities, never go in a church, museum or Roman ruin, and still have a great time. Just wander around, keeping your eyes open. Apart from in the northern Po and Adige valleys most of Italy (including the cities) is hilly or mountainous, giving some great views. Look up when walking around to see amazing roof gardens and classical bell towers. In cities such as Rome, note the continued juxtaposition of expensive stores with small workplaces for artisans. Search for interesting food shops and places to get a good ice cream (''gelato''). Above all, just enjoy the atmosphere.
	* '''Operas.''' If you are interested in the famous italian Operas[http://www.tourist-attractions-in-italy.com/famous-italian-operas.html], they are on play in various cities: Milan, Verona, Parma, Rome, Venice, Spoleto, Florence, Palermo.		* '''Operas.''' If you are interested in the famous italian Operas[http://www.tourist-attractions-in-italy.com/famous-italian-operas.html], they are on play in various cities: Milan, Verona, Parma, Rome, Venice, Spoleto, Florence, Palermo.
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		+
		+	===Itineraries===
		+	[http://italy-tours.jimdo.com '''Italy Tours''']

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 Italy borders on [[France]], [[Austria]], [[Switzerland]] and [[Slovenia]]. All borders are open (without passport/customs checks), but cars can be stopped behind the border for random checks.
-=== By bus ===
+===By bus===
-With Eurolines [http://www.eurolines.it/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1&lang=en].  There are regular buses between Ljubljana, Slovenian coastal towns and Istria (Croatia) and Trieste (Italy).  These services are cheap and from Trieste onward connections with the rest of Italy are plentiful. There are also a bus that goes from Malmö, Sweden via Denmark, Germany and Switzerland and then goes through the country and then back to Sweden.
+[http://www.eurolines.it/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1&lang=en Eurolines] has are regular buses between Ljubljana, Slovenian coastal towns and Istria (Croatia) and Trieste (Italy).  These services are cheap and from Trieste onward connections with the rest of Italy are plentiful. There's also a bus that goes from [[Malmö]], Sweden via Denmark, Germany and Switzerland to Italy.
 ===By boat===

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	* '''Operas.''' If you are interested in the famous italian Operas[http://www.tourist-attractions-in-italy.com/famous-italian-operas.html], they are on play in various cities: Milan, Verona, Parma, Rome, Venice, Spoleto, Florence, Palermo.		* '''Operas.''' If you are interested in the famous italian Operas[http://www.tourist-attractions-in-italy.com/famous-italian-operas.html], they are on play in various cities: Milan, Verona, Parma, Rome, Venice, Spoleto, Florence, Palermo.

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−	~~===Tour Guide===~~
−	* [http://italy-tours.jimdo.com/ Italy Tour Guide]

	===Monuments===		===Monuments===

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	* '''Operas.''' If you are interested in the famous italian Operas[http://www.tourist-attractions-in-italy.com/famous-italian-operas.html], they are on play in various cities: Milan, Verona, Parma, Rome, Venice, Spoleto, Florence, Palermo.		* '''Operas.''' If you are interested in the famous italian Operas[http://www.tourist-attractions-in-italy.com/famous-italian-operas.html], they are on play in various cities: Milan, Verona, Parma, Rome, Venice, Spoleto, Florence, Palermo.

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		+	===Tour Guide===
		+	* [http://italy-tours.jimdo.com/ Italy Tour Guide]

	===Monuments===		===Monuments===

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 ===Take a Cooking Class===
 Italy is very famous for good food. A must-do in Italy: cooking classes and food touring.  Most cooking classes companies offer many options from fresh pasta making classes to risotto classes or Italian sauces classes or pizza classes. A simple web search for “The Art of Making Pasta Classes” or “Risotto classes” or "Pizza Making Classes" will find them. A helpful and comprehensive website offers a wide range of Cooking Classes and Culinary Experience. [http://isacookinpadua.altervista.org]
 ==Buy==