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Life in Stuttgart, Germany

2016-08-25T13:25:00.001+02:00

Life in Stuttgart, Germany

Download Link: http://www.scribd.com/doc/132953447/Life-in-Stuttgart

How to get an OTP (One time password) / URN (Unqiue Registration Number) when you are outside India

2015-06-23T15:24:00.001+02:00

How to get an OTP (One time password) / URN (Unqiue Registration Number) when you are outside India

Country	:Global

Example
Bank	ICICI


If you are travelling or on deputation to other countries from India. It will be difficult to get OTP/URN SMS on mobile phones during on-line banking like fund transfers/ e shopping etc... Option 1: You can retain the Indian network SIM card (eg. Airtel, BSNL,Vodafone )and keep it active by recharging or receiving calls when you are abroad. So that you get these SMS when you need Disadvantages: Additional Maintenance cost In case of post paid SIM, you need to pay monthly rent Additional handset for maintaining this number Option 2: People who visit for short/long term (>3months) may opt this Many leading banks like ICICI, SBI , Yes bank allows you to get these SMS on your abroad mobile numbers without changing your account to NRI account. I will take example of ICICI Go to http://www.icicibank.com/ Click on Mobile banking (scroll down to bottom of the page) Now click Register now from mobile banking options Or click this link http://www.icicibank.com/mobile-banking/register.page? Now download registration form from ICICI NRI banking section Fill all the details and attach necessary documents with self attestation and signature on registration form If you are from UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore and UAE search local Postal address and send via local mail For others eg, Germany Visit nearest Deutsche post and send the post to Hyderabad address as mentioned in ICICI website (ref image above). Pay max 3.45€ for international post. (More on international postage costs without tracking number https://www.deutschepost.de/de/b/briefe-ins-ausland.html) It will take nearly 1month for updating your number, may be after 15-20days you can call bank customer care number to expedite the process..

Money transfer to India - Update

2015-06-18T15:31:00.001+02:00

From

: Eurozone / Rest of the World

: India (INR)

With reference to previous blog Money transfer to India.

Here is an update with comparison of top three service providers.

Transferwise : From the developers of Skype, funded by Sir Richard Branson transferwise is easy and hassle free money transfer service with less service charges
Yesremit: Powered by Yesbank, gives additional 50p per every Euro.
Money2India: By ICICI has little advantages (see below) but lower currency conversion rates

Others: click2remit (by Kotak), Worldremit, Axisremit etc......

Comparision of (Transferwise vs Yesremit vs Money2india)

As on: 18.06.2015

For 1000 Euro

Service provider	TransferWise	Yesremit	Money2India
Euros	1000	1000	1000
Exchange rate	72.67	71.81	72.00
Service charges	6.96Eur /1000Euro	0	0
Effective currency rate	72.16	71.81	72.00

Conclusion: Compare to hidden charges by bank. Transferwise is still better option to opt.

For first transaction upto 3000 GBP (Equivalent other currency) transaction fee is FREE. Which is equivalent to 30€.

To get this first transaction free: Click this below link or copy paste below link in your URL.

https://transferwise.com/u/eb0413

Points to be noted:

Normal sign up will not have first transaction free.. only referral links like above will get first transaction free and save upto 30€.
Always use proper name as in Bank details/Passport.
Your account name and bank account name shall match.
You may have to send passport copy to customer care for first time to verify the ID.

Other details are similar to Money transfer to India – Part1 post.






Source	Personal Experience

Free Entry to Porsche Museum 13-14 June 2015 (Sat 09:00hrs to Sun 18:00hrs open 24hrs)

2015-06-12T14:21:00.002+02:00

Free Entry to Porsche Museum

13-14 June 2015

(Sat 09:00hrs to Sun 18:00hrs open 24hrs)

Country

:Germany

Cities

:Stuttgart

Trip Category

:Weekend

Get in

By Train/Bus

VVS Network

Ticket

VVS Ticket

TicketPlus (Refer my blog on Ticketplus for more details)

Trip Cost

Free with Ticket Plus

How to reach

Stop name: Stuttgart / Neuwirtshaus (Porscheplatz) Bahnhof

Google Translated: Original Text below

13th / 14th June: Le Mans @ Zuffenhausen

The Porsche Museum is open for the second time during the race weekend for 33 hours from Saturday, June 13 from 9:00 clock to Sunday 14 June 18.00 clock throughout its doors. Visitors and fans of the French endurance classic to the race live as part of a Public Viewing watch on multiple screens in and around the museum building around not only in the midst of the exhibition, but also in the workshop, on the forecourt as well as in all dining and drinking areas radiates Porsche -Museum of the race constantly.

Also off of the race, visitors can expect a diverse program. Outside the museum historic Le Mans cars are presented along with their former drivers, and together they will show on a closed course in RI that they leave still lasting impression. Of course, a 919 Hybrid will be admired how he will be three times in France on these days right at the start.
Admission is free this weekend.

(original Text)

13./14. Juni: Le Mans@Zuffenhausen

Das Porsche-Museum wird zum zweiten Mal am Renn-Wochenende 33 Stunden lang von Samstag, 13. Juni ab 9.00 Uhr bis Sonntag, 14. Juni, 18.00 Uhr seine Türen durchgängig öffnen. Besucher und Fans des französischen Langstreckenklassikers können das Rennen live im Rahmen eines Public Viewing über mehrere Bildschirme im und um das Museumsgebäude herum mitverfolgen: Nicht nur inmitten der Ausstellung, sondern auch in der Werkstatt, auf dem Vorplatz wie auch in allen gastronomischen Bereichen strahlt das Porsche-Museum das Rennen fortwährend aus.

Auch abseits des Renngeschehens erwartet die Besucher ein vielfältiges Programm. Vor dem Museum werden historische Le Mans Fahrzeuge mitsamt ihren damaligen Fahrern präsentiert und gemeinsam werden sie auf einer abgesperrten Strecke im Fahreinsatz zeigen, dass sie auch heute noch bleibenden Eindruck hinterlassen. Selbstverständlich wird auch ein 919 Hybrid zu bestaunen sein, wie er in Frankreich an diesen Tagen gleich dreimal am Start sein wird.
Der Eintritt ist an diesem Wochenende kostenfrei.

More details

http://www.porsche.com/museum/de/veranstaltungen/

Burg Hohen Neuffen

2015-06-12T14:13:00.002+02:00

Burg Hohen Neuffen

Country

:Germany

Cities

:Stuttgart

Trip Category

:Weekend

Get in

By Train/Bus

VVS Network

Ticket

VVS Ticket

TicketPlus (Refer my blog on Ticketplus for more details)

Trip Cost

Free with Ticket Plus

How to reach

Bus Stop: Beuren Bürgerhaus

Point of Interest Name in VVS: Burg Hohen Neuffen

Durtation: 30 min (Approx 2km Walking)

Bus 199 is limited only Starts from March to increase free time tourism, This operates only during Saturday and Sundays.

Please check in VVS before you travel.

Alternate option: Hiking to top of the hill

Proposed scenic route:

Following route covers beautiful scenic stretch of country side

Stuttgart - Neuffen – Burg Hohen Neuffen – Owen – Stuttgart

Onward: Stuttgart to Burg Hohen Neuffen (Via Neuffen)

Return: Burg Hohen Neuffen to Stuttgart (Via Owen and Kirchheim(T)) (Full Circuit)

Bus 199 starts from Neuffen to Owen, get down at Beuren Bürgerhaus and take same bus after your visit towards Owen instead of Neuffen to make full circuit

Activities

Castle Visit
Eagle Show (5€ entrance)
Trekking
Etc..

More details

http://hohenneuffen.de/

Source

Personal Experience

Favoritepark- Schloss Favorite Ludwigsburg

2015-06-12T13:54:00.002+02:00

Favoritepark- Schloss Favorite (Ludwigsburg)

Country

:Germany

Cities

:Stuttgart - Ludwigsburg

Trip Category

:Weekend

Get in

By Train/Bus

VVS Network

Ticket

VVS Ticket

TicketPlus (Refer my blog on Ticketplus for more details)

Trip Cost

Free with Ticket Plus

How to reach

S-Bahn Stop : Eglosheim / Favoritepark (S4)

Bus Stop: Ludw. Schloss Favorite

Durtation: 30 min (Approx 2km Walking)

Walking Direction from Train station and inside Favorite park

Eglosheim / Favoritepark to Ludw. Schloss Favorite

You can also get down at Ludw. Schloss Favorite bus stop and walk towards S-Bahn or To & Fro..

Activities

Walk inside Forest
Cycling
Animal watching (You find many animals like Deer, Rabbits walking on the road)
Bird watching
Vist Schloss Favorite (Castle Favorite)
Etc..

More details

http://www.schloss-favorite-ludwigsburg.de/en/home/

Source

Personal Experience

Marienplatz - Degerloch(Zahnradbahn/Rack Railway) - Cogged Wheel train -Stuttgart

2015-06-12T12:02:00.003+02:00

Marienplatz - Degerloch(Zahnradbahn/Rack Railway)

Country	:Germany
Cities	:Stuttgart
Trip Category	:Weekend

Get in
By Train/Bus	VVS Network

Ticket	VVS Ticket TicketPlus (Refer my blog on Ticketplus for more details)

Trip Cost	Free with Ticket Plus


How to reach U-Bahn Stop : Marienplatz (U Bhan) Zahnradbahn Start Point : Marienplatz (Zahnradbahn) Zahnradbahn End Point : Zahnradbahnhof (Degerloch) Line: 10 To reach from Stuttgart (Hbf) to Marienplatz (U Bhan) To reach from Marienplatz (U Bhan) to Zahnradbahnhof (Degerloch)

Activities
	Getdown at Haigst (Line 10: Stop) and view Spectacular view of Stuttgart
More details	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuttgart_Rack_Railway

Source	Personal Experience

Waldfriedhof (Seilbahn/Funicular Rail) - Südheimer Platz - Stuttgart Line 20

2015-06-12T11:43:00.001+02:00

Waldfriedhof (Seilbahn/Funicular Rail)

Country	:Germany
Cities	:Stuttgart
Trip Category	:Weekend

Get in
By Train/Bus	VVS Network

Ticket	VVS Ticket TicketPlus (Refer my blog on Ticketplus for more details)

Trip Cost	Free with Ticket Plus


How to reach U-Bahn Stop : Südheimer Platz (U Bhan) Sielbahn Start Point : Südheimer Platz (Seilbahn) Sielbahn End Point : Waldfriedhof Line: 20 (Every 20min up to 17:00 hrs daily) To reach from Stuttgart (Hbf) to Südheimer Platz (U Bhan) To reach from Südheimer Platz (U Bhan) to Waldfriedhof

Activities
	Walking Trekking Cycling Etc..
More details	http://www.ssb-ag.de/Seilbahn-229-0.html

Source	Personal Experience

Killesberg (Killesbergbahn) - Stuttgart (Free time trips)

2015-06-12T11:30:00.000+02:00

Killesberg

Country	:Germany
Cities	:Stuttgart
Trip Category	:Weekend

Get in
By Train/Bus	VVS Network

Ticket	VVS Ticket TicketPlus (Refer my blog on Ticketplus for more details)

Trip Cost	Free with Ticket Plus


Entrance from different gates (refer image below) Image1 Killesbergbahn: Small steam engine train Details Refer: Flyer from this link http://www.killesbergbahn.de/killis-abenteuer/ Timings and plan

Activities
	Walking Trekking Cycling Sun bathing Swimming and Sun bathing(at Hohen freibad) Animal feeding Playing Small Train ride (3€ for Adults & 1.5€ for Kids (3-7years)- Killesbergbahn Relax Etc..
More details	http://www.stuttgart.de/hoehenpark-killesberg

CORSO Cinema International - English Movies in Stuttgart

2015-04-02T10:40:00.000+02:00

CORSO Cinema International

English (Original Voice) Movie Screening Theatre (Always)

Film screening in Stuttgart, Germany (English OV)

Location: Corso Kino

Language: English

Entry price: Price Click Here

Website: http://www.corso-kino.de/

View Large

Street View

Corso Cinema International

Hauptstasse, 6
70563 Stuttgart-Vahingen

Phone: +49 711 73 49 16
Mobile: +49 0175 4 19 17 04
Fax: 0711 735 79 69
Email: fuhrmann@corso-kino.com

How to reach there?:

U-Bahn Stop Name : Vahingen-Schillerplatz
S-Bahn Stop Name : Stuttgart -Vahingen

VVS: http://www.vvs.de/

Italy Trip Plan (Milan, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Rome & Vatican)

2015-03-31T13:47:00.001+02:00

Italy Trip Plan

(Milan, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Rome & Vatican)

Country

:Italy & Vatican

Cities

:Milan, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Rome & Vatican

Trip Category

:>3days

Get in

By Flight

From Stuttgart

Airlines

EasyJet

Cheap Flights @17€ one way

http://www.easyjet.com/

German Wings

Flights @ 30€ one way

http://www.germanwings.com/

Vueling

Flights @ 9€ one way

http://www.vueling.com/

Ryanair

Flights from Karlsruhe or Frankfurt (Hahn)

Flights @ 9€ one way

http://www.ryanair.com/de

Flight Compare:

http://flug.idealo.de/

Option 1

If you get cheaper onward ticket to Milan and cheaper return ticket from Rome

Milan to Venice to Florence to Pisa to Rome & Vatican

Option 2

If you get cheaper onward ticket to Rome and cheaper return ticket from Milan

Rome & Vatican to Florence to Pisa to Venice to Milan

Itinerary

Day 1: Milan

http://www.truemilan.com/2013/how-to-make-a-one-day-trip-in-milan/

Day 2: Venice

Click here

Day 3: Florence & Pisa

Click here

Day 4 & 5:

Rome & Vatican

Click here

How to Travel in Italy

Use Trains and Buses

Italy trains

http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=ad1ce14114bc9110VgnVCM10000080a3e90aRCRD

http://www.seat61.com/Italy-trains.htm

Bus

Airport transfers

http://www.marinobus.it/en/index.htm

http://www.terravision.eu/

Source

Personal Study and friends input

TAX-VAT Free shopping in Germany and How to Claim TAX/VAT refund at Stuttgart Airport

2015-03-30T14:35:00.001+02:00

TAX-VAT Free shopping in Germany and How to Claim TAX/VAT refund at Stuttgart Airport

Country		:Germany
City		:Stuttgart

Tax refund claiming has been frequently asked question by those who are visiting Germany or Europe for short term (<3months) There are instances that people claimed Tax free even when they are staying more than 3months but only for purchase done in last 3months of departure date. This depends on case to case basis and individual capability to convince customs officer. Irrespective of above below you can see how to claim your TAX/VAT on your shopping Non EU residents who are leaving the EU zone can claim TAX refund for their purchases, provided if they meet following conditions · Identity proof of Non –EU resident (Ex.: Passport with Visa) Note In this context, it is not your nationality, but only your country of residence is relevant. For example, a Swiss national living in Germany cannot make tax-free purchases here. · You do not have a residence permit showing did you are Entitled to stay in Germany for a period exceeding three months, and · You take the goods out of Germany in your personal luggage within three months (that is, before the end of the third month Following the purchase). i.e., Purchased items carried in Personal Baggage only (Not in DHL or Cargo) Please note: · For purchase made in Germany, customs stamping to be done in Germany. Refund amount can be Claimed in other country · You cannot claim Tax free for service tax More Details : German Official Customs Website(Click Here)

How it Works
	5 Simple steps to get the Tax refund
Step1:	Before purchasing check for shops who support tax free shopping. Eg.; Check for Global Blue Symbol near the entrance. In Stuttgart many leading stores will support Tax free shopping, Namely Mediamarkt, Saturn, C&A, H&M, Marktkauf, Shops in Metzingen etc... Electronics and other items will have VAT of 19% and Food items like chocolate will have VAT of 7 %
Step2:	Before Payment, tell the cashier you need tax free certificate. You may receive printed certificate (looks similar to bill) or empty form to be hand filled and sealed by store. Eg: In Saturn you may get certificate at the cashier printed along with the bill. In Marktkauf you have to go to customer support team with bill to get tax certificate. Just ask at the cashier they will guide you. You should have Original Bill and Tax free certificate (Along with Post cover) at the end
Step3:	Fill your name, passport details, nationality and other details in the tax certificate.
Step4:	Reach early to Airport; remember to keep the purchased items handy. Go to customs office “Zoll” Submit Passport + original bills + tax free certificate + Purchased items. Once checked by Customs officer they put official seals on all the bills/certificates
Step5:	Go to bank “Reisebank” and submit bill and certificate and collect the cash. If you are in hurry just fill your credit card details in tax free certificate and put original bills and tax free certificate in envelope provided by shop and drop it in mailbox.

Practical Tips and information:

· Once you reach airport go for check in counter and tell the airlines, you need to claim tax/VAT refund. DO NOT drop the check in baggage at this counter · At Stuttgart airport Customs office: “zoll” is near the departures (Adjacent to Security checking Terminal 1) Click here for more details At odd hours of flight departures, you may have to call the customs officer over an intercom just near to Zoll Office (number will be displayed near to intercom). You may be called to office near Arrivals Custom officer will be available 24hrs, but you need to search them either in Departures office or at Arrivals Office
· Once the purchased items are checked, you need to keep it in the check in baggage. Then the baggage will be sealed and taken by customs and will be routed to your respective flight.
· Take the stamped bills/tax free certificates to Reisebank near Terminal 1 Arrivals or at Terminal 3 and collect cash. Please see the opening hours of this bank: Click here for Timings
· If bank is closed or you are in hurry to board the flight, just claim in next transit or during next visit. Eg,: If you have transit at Paris you can go to tax refund bank or travel banks, they will refund the money with nominal service charge. (Note: No service charges in Reisebank) Alternatively you can also claim to your credit card as explained above
Videos
These videos will show you the entire process. I hope this definitely solves all your queries
Video From Global Blue (Stuttgart)

Video From Tax Free Germany


More Links
Global Blue :			http://www.globalblue.com/
Tax Free Germany:			http://www.taxfreegermany.de/
German Customs:			http://www.zoll.de/
Europe for Visitors			Click here

Source: Personal Experience & Youtube

Chapati Atta at Ditzingen Mill (Shloß Mühle)

2015-03-24T12:12:00.001+01:00

Chapati Atta at Ditzingen Mill (Shloß Mühle)

Country

:Germany

City

:Ditzingen (BW state) Near to Stuttgart

Schloßmühle

After getting so many queries about how to get chapati atta from German Mill, I have decided to write this post.

Background: This Mill situated at Ditzingen near to Bosch Woge (Apartment). Probably they are selling it to Indians from last 10years, so the lady at the counter knows what chapati atta is

Just ask for chapati atta 5kg or 10kg

Note: It cannot be 100% comparable with Indian packaged atta (Ex: Ashirwad or Pilsbury) but it is natural and tastier.

!!!!Try at your own risk!!!

Get in

By Train

S-Bahn

S6 (towards Weil der Stadt)

Get down at Ditzingen

Come out of Bahnhof and walk towards Rathaus.

Walking map

Google Map: Click here

Contact Details

Schloßmühle Eugen Müller OHG

Bauernstraße 22

71254 Ditzingen

Telefon (0 71 56) 82 19

Fax (0 71 56) 9518 68

Website

http://www.schlossmuehle-ditzingen.de/

Google Address

Eugen Müller Ohg, Bauernstraße 22, 71254 Ditzingen

Opening hours

Monday:	8:30	-	12:30 hr and
	14:30	-	18:00 hr
Tuesday:	8:30	-	12:30 hr and
	14:30	-	18:00 hr
Wednesday:	8:30	-	12:30 hr
Thursday:	8:30	-	12:30 hr and
	14:30	-	18:00 hr
Friday:	8:30	-	12:30 hr and
	14:30	-	18:00 hr
Saturday:	7:30	-	13:00 hr

More details: http://www.schlossmuehle-ditzingen.de/index.php/muehleladen

Entrance

Price (as on 2015)

5kg: 3.95€

10kg: 5.5€

Tip:

It is wise to buy 10kg and share with two friends

Source:

Image: http://www.schlossmuehle-ditzingen.de/

And

Personal Experience

Day light saving in Germany

2015-03-23T14:47:00.000+01:00

Day light saving in Germany

Day light saving

Courtesy (Google Images)

o Start: Last Sunday of the March
shift 2:00:00 AM to 3:00:00AM

o End: Last Sunday of the October
shift 3:00:00 AM to 2:00:00AM

o Time Difference between India and Germany

From Last Sun of March to Last Sun of October : +3:30hrs

(Eg: If in Stuttgart: 9:00 AM, then Bangalore 12:30 PM)

From Last Sun of October to Last Sun of March: +4:30hrs

(Eg: If in Stuttgart: 9:00 AM, then Bangalore 01:30 PM)

Visit Tulip Garden Amsterdam (Flight tickets 2015)

2015-03-19T09:53:00.000+01:00

Amsterdam Flights - 2015

Country

:Netherlands

City

:Amsterdam

Get in

By Flight

Websites

German Wings

https://www.germanwings.com/en/booking/low-fare-calendar.html

When To visit

Spring

Dates:

20 March - 17 May 2015

Why:

Tulip Garden

http://www.keukenhof.nl/en/

Air Fare Table for April 2015 (as on 19.03.2015)

(Click on the Image)

Air Fare Table for May 2015 (as on 19.03.2015)

(Click on the Image)

Best price :60€ (To & Fro)

Good Price: 66€

Optimum price: < 75€ (compare to 7hrs travel by Train)

	German Wings website and
Source	Personal Study

Budget Paris Trip

2015-03-18T12:25:00.000+01:00

Budget Paris Trip

Country	:France
City	:Paris
Language	: English, German, French, Hindi!
Trip Category	:1Day or 1Night, 2Days (Weekend)


Get in
By Train
Websites
DB (German Railway)	http://www.bahn.de/i/view/DEU/en/index.shtml
SNCF (France Railway)	http://en.voyages-sncf.com/en/
Check my blog on tricks and tips to save TRAIN ticket price for Paris : Click here

By Bus
Link Eurolines	https://www.busliniensuche.de/ https://www.eurolines.de/de/startseite/
Check my blog on tricks and tips to save BUS ticket price for Paris: Click here

Rough Itinerary
Day1
06:55h	Travel onward from Stuttgart (TGV Train)
11:00h	Reach Paris and buy1-3 Zone Paris Visit Pass for one day Price: ~11.50€
Zone Map	http://parisbytrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/metro-rer-transilien-zone-map.pdf
More about Pass (Discounts with this Pass)	http://parisbytrain.com/paris-visite-pass-card/

To do	Collect a tourist map with Metro and Train lines from tourist info at Main station or before your journey
	Mark the places you would like to see
	Check the change over points (metro lines)

To see	Chronological order (Change as you need)
La Defense	Stop name: La Defense (Grande Arche) Metro: Line1 (Yellow) Fast Train: RER - A (RED) Duration: 30min
Arc Di triomphe	Stop name: Charles de Gaulle Etoile Metro: Line1 (Yellow), Line 2 (blue) Line 6 (green-blue) Fast Train: RER - A (RED) Duration: 30min Tip: Take RER A from La Defense
Eiffel Tower	Stop name: Champ de Mars / Tour Eiffel , Bir-Hakeim Metro: Line 6 Fast Train: RER - C Duration: 30min Tip: Take Line 6 from Arc Di Triomphe to Bir-Hakeim and walk for 5min towards Eiffel tower More details : Click here (Map and Best view spot) Duration: 1hour
Notredame	Take a Bus or Metro. More Details: Click here Or walk from Pont Neuf to chapel on the banks of river seine Duration: 30min
Saint Chapel (Sacré-Coeur)	Stop name: Anvers Metro: Line 2 Walk till hill at the foot of Chapel Duration: 30min More details : Click here (How to get there)
Back to Eifel Tower	For Night view
Back to Arc Di Triomphe	For Night View

Cruise	Take 30min Cruise ride (if you have Time)

Galeries Lafayette (Shopping Mall)	Visit Galeries Lafayette If you get time or just travel by bus to get city view

21:30h	Reporting at Eurolines Bus Stop
22:00h	Departure from Paris. Arrival at Stuttgart next day 7:00h (9hrs Journey) Check the Bus starting point. It may in outside of Paris

Day2	Louvre Museum Opera House City tour Versailles Disney world
Trip Cost Calculation	Per person (in Euro)

Tickets to & fro	60€ (how to get this price check this)

Paris tourist pass one day	~12€

Eiffel tower entrance	9 to 16€

Cruise	14€

Accommodation	NA

Total	80€ to 100€

80€ for Paris city with all the major attractions covered is a real deal

Source	Personal Study

Save 50% on Paris Trip

2015-03-18T10:39:00.000+01:00

Save 50% on Paris Trip

Country	:France
City	:Paris
Language	: English, German, French, Hindi!
Trip Category	:1Day or 1Night



Itinerary
Day1
	Stuttgart to Paris

Onward	Travel in TGV

Save 40€	Ticket Price 39 p.P.


How to save	Click here

	Paris to Stuttgart (Same day)

Return	Travel in Eurolines Bus

Save 32€	Ticket Price 21 p.P

How to save	Click here

Total Saving	(TGV + Bus) 40 +32 = 72€

Total Ticket Price	(TGV +Bus) 39+ 21€ = 60€


Before Saving Tips	132€

After Saving Tips	60€

>55% Saving on your Paris Trip
Source	Personal Study

Tricks and Tips 5 Eurolines Paris

2015-03-18T10:15:00.000+01:00

Tricks and Tips -5

Country: Germany & France

Category: Bus Ticket

Company: Eurolines

Subject: Cheaper Bus ticket from Paris

Normal Way :

Eurolines website (German):
https://www.eurolines.de/de/startseite/

Search Tickets to Paris from Stuttgart for 21.03.2015

Cost of ticket from Paris to Stuttgart is 53€

Tricky Way :

Just visit Euroline global website : http://www.eurolines.com/en/

And Select Country of origin as France

Search Tickets to Stuttgart from Paris for 21.03.2015 (Same Date and Time)

For same Bus the Cost is 21€

Yes, you just saved 32€ Per person :)

Other Tricks and Tips Click here

Save 50% on Paris Trip : Click Here

Tricks and Tips -4 Cheaper ticket for Paris

2015-03-13T16:19:00.001+01:00

Tricks and Tips -4

Country: Germany & France

Category: Ticket

Company: DB (Deutsche Bahn) German Railway and TGV (France Railway)

Subject: Cheaper ticket for Paris

Normal Way :

DB Website:
http://www.bahn.de/p_en/view/index.shtml

Search Tickets to Paris from Stuttgart for 21.03.2015

Paris traveller normally select 06:55 train. Cost for this train is 79€

Tricky Way :

Just visit SNCF website : http://en.voyages-sncf.com/en/

Search Tickets to Paris from Stuttgart for 21.03.2015 (Same Date and Time)

For same train (TGV) the cost is 39€

Yes, you just saved 40€ Per person :)

Other Tricks and Tips Click here

Save 50% on Paris Trip : Click Here

Budget Swiss Trip Plan (Tell Pass - Winter)

2015-03-13T11:22:00.002+01:00

Budget Swiss Trip

Tellpass Winter

Country

:Switzerland

Names

:German: Schweiz, French: Suisse, Italian: Svizzera, Romansh: Svizra

Language

: English, German, French, Hindi!

Trip Category

:1Night, 2Days (Weekend)

Season

:Winter (valid 1 November - 31 March )

Country

:Switzerland

Day 1 : Mt Titlis, Mt.Rigi, Weggi, Lake Brienz (Golden Pass Line)

Day 2 : (Golden Pass Line: Interlaken to Luzern), Mt. Pilatus, Luzern, Zurich

Optional: If interested (For 2Nights, 3Days)

Day3/Day1: Cover Shaufhausen, Lauterbrunnen, Trummelbachfalls (not covered in Tellpasst point to point ticket to be purchased

For 3Nights 4Days with SwissPass Plan vist this page: Click here

Get in

By Train

Websites

DB (German Railway)

http://www.bahn.de/i/view/DEU/en/index.shtml

SBB (Swiss Railway)

http://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html

Tell Pass

2Days

100 CHF (Winter Ticket) per person

3Days

130 CHF(Winter Ticket) per person

Link:

http://www.tellpass.ch/en/winter/experience/whats_the_tell-pass/

The Tell-Pass lets you discover the Lake Lucerne Region – it's so easy to get around!

By purchasing just one ticket, you get unrestricted travel on trains, buses, boats and aerial cableways throughout the Lake Lucerne Region – the essence of Switzerland.

Choose between 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 days of unrestricted travel.

New: fixed price for children, just CHF 30 for 2-10 days of unrestricted travel!

New: great savings with 11 Bonus Partners

Unimaginable mountain peaks, deep-blue lakes, record-breaking rack railways, endless hiking trails – the Lake Lucerne Region's network of routes leaves nothing to be desired.

The Winter Tell-Pass starts at CHF 100 for two days of unrestricted travel.

Rate details

Advantages of Tellpass:

Tellpass covers Greater Swiss or Central Swiss

Luzern and Interlaken is covered in this pass

Cost at 50% of Swiss pass fare during Winter

Valid on all Public transport (Rail, Bus, Boat, Cable Cars) within the Tellpass region

IMPROTANT: Free entrance to Mt. Titlis, Mt. Pilatus (Which is not there in Swiss pass, you need to pay 50% charge if you have Swiss Pass)

Email confirmation from Titlis and Pilatus

Email from Mt. Titlis

Email from Mt. Pilatus

Also you can explore Mt. Sorenberg and other peaks if you have time

Tell pass Network

http://www.tellpass.ch/en/winter/info_tips/the_tell-pass_network/

Rough Itinerary

Onward & Return Journey

Tell pass valid from Baar or Zug (Travelling from Stuttgart)

Option 1

Take BW Ticket till Schaffhausen and Take Train till Zug (CH) or Baar (CH) and vice versa

Option 2

Take Bus line till Zurich and Take S Bahn/Train ticket till Zug (CH) or Baar (CH) and vice versa

Bus Website

https://www.busliniensuche.de/

Option 3

Take car sharing from Stuttgart till Zurich or Luzern or Zug and vice versa

Car sharing Website

www.blablacar.de

http://www.mitfahrgelegenheit.de/

Option 4

Combination of Option 1 to 3 for Onward and return Journey

Plan

Day 1 of Tellpass

Use Car sharing or Train service to make most use of the Day1.

Car sharing will be cheap compare all other mode of transport

Or Use Bus to reach Zurich and spend day 1 in Zurich and Luzern city sightseeing by walk

Visit Mount Titlis. Cost of ticket is 100% free

Spend time in Titlis, Reach Weggies in the afternoon, Take cable car to Mt. Rigi (Details here: Click here)

Take a boat trip to Luzern (check timing in www.sbb.ch)

Spend time in Luzern (Places to see in Luzern Click here)

Reach Interlaken and make a stopover at Lake Brienz for a breath taking view Note: any Indian movies are shot here)

If you have time have walk tour in Interlaken (ost) or Interlaken (west)

You can see Lake Thun in Interlaken (west)

Stay at Interlaken (Check you may get complimentary Interlaken pass from your Hotel). Make use of it where tell pass is not valid.

(Eg. Visit to Lauterbrunnen, Trummelbachfalls etc..)

Day 2 of Tellpass

If interested visit Mt. Sorenberg (near to Interlaken)

Or Take Golden Pass line to Luzern

Visit Mt. Pilatus

Cover other places which are missed during Day1

Add more places based on your interest

http://www.tellpass.ch/en/winter/destinations/

Tips:

1. Keep your plan flexible, you may need to change due to uncertain weather conditions

2. You can take any trains/bus/boats with tell pass (note within the region), so don’t worry about plan.

3. When checking weather, check weather on Mountain separately. Weather at ground and over the mountains may not be same. Eg: Engelbeg shows rainy, but Over Mt Titlis it may be sunny with +6 Deg

4. If you are visiting tourist attractions outside tell pass region, before purchase of tickets ask for any discounts on valid Tellpass

Trip Cost Calculation

Per person (in Euro)

Tellpass – Winter 2Days

100 €

Tickets till Zug / Baar from

Bus : 11€ (Till Zurich) + ~9€ (Till Zug or ~ 7€ till Baar) = max 20€

Train: BW ticket ~10 p.P + Train from Schaffhausen to Zug ~ 25€ = max 35€

Car Sharing: Stuttgart to Zurich/Zug : ~12€ - 20€

To & Fro:

Max (Considering Train journey to have more flexibility) = 70€

Min (Considering Car journey to have medium flexibility) = 40€

Accommodation

20 - 30€ (Dorms or Hostel or Private apartment or Hotel)

Total

160€ to 200€

160€ for 2days swiss with all the flexibility including Mt. Titlis, Mt. Pilatus and Boat rides is a real deal

Note: Tellpass in Summer cost 170€ for 2days... It would be wise to select Swiss pass for 200€ for four days

Source

http://www.tellpass.ch/

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Personal Study

Oberstdorf (Nebelhorn)

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Oberstdorf (Nebelhorn) -Travel Guide
Country	:Germany
States	:Bavaria
Language	: German
Trip Category	:Week end (With SW Ticket) - One day
Season Get in	Winter
By Train
Websites
DB (German Railway)	http://www.bahn.de/i/view/DEU/en/index.shtml

Tickets: Schönes-Wochenende-Ticket - (SW Ticket) - Weekends More Details: http://www.jeevanhebbalu.blogspot.de/2011/09/schones-wochenende-ticket-sw-ticket.html Quer-durchs-Land-Ticket - Weekdays More details: http://www.jeevanhebbalu.blogspot.de/2011/10/quer-durchs-land-ticket.html
Sleep
NA
See / Play
Winter Snow park : Nebelhorn Mountain
At NTC winter park you can play full day/halfday in snow with different equipments (rides). Cost for entrance and cable car will be normally included. At Nebelhornbahn station you can buy ride and entrance ticket or you can also buy cable car ticket to top of the mountain or onlw to Seealpe (refer link for stations: http://www.oberstdorf.de/en/hiking/nebelhorn-cable-car.html) NTC winter park is at 1280m station. (Seealpe) I recommend this park since, there is no need to learn skiing to enjoy or play in snow park, you get protective gears (included in ticket) and take snow bike/ sledges downhill. To come uphill there are many escalators and rides available (free of cost and unlimited)

Details:
· Take SW ticket on any weekends or QdL ticket on weekdays · Take regional train(s) to Oberstdorf in the morning (Approx 3.5 hrs Journey from Stuttgart Hbf) · Near to Obsertdorf train station, you can see Tourist Information center. You can get all the information related to Oberstdorf and other attractions nearby. · This blog is limited to Nebelhorn mountain. You can also visit other attractions during weekends · Take BUS 9000 to Bus stop Name: Nebelhornbahn Trettachstüble, Oberstdorf (8 -9 Min). · You can see NTC sport club Office (http://www.ntc-oberstdorf.de/kontakt.html) · If you are visiting in a group ask for discount (we were 12 people we got full day ticket at half day ticket price) · Refer link to know about the prices (http://www.ntc-oberstdorf.de/en/winterpark/parkprices.html) · Photos from winterpark (http://www.ntc-oberstdorf.de/en/winterpark/impressions.html) · http://www.ntc-oberstdorf.de/en/winterpark/winterfun.html Pan your return journey and take Cable car down to Nebelhorn Bahn Station and take same BUS back to Oberstdorf Bf Tips: · Carry additional clothes and towels. · Carry food and you can have lunch at cafeteria · If interested you can visit top of Neblehorn or other Mountians Details (http://www.das-hoechste.de/ · Before Visiting check for weather and webcam view (http://www.das-hoechste.de/service/webcams/) · Nebelhorn Cable car plan and map (http://www.oberstdorf.de/en/hiking/nebelhorn-cable-car.html)

Source:		Personal Experience Pictures: NTC park website http://www.ntc-oberstdorf.de

All season smart water way grid for Karnataka

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Transcript of Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam's speech on 17.09.2013 at Bangalore.

He wanted to give a message to Karnataka. To all scientists, technologists, managers and leaders.

To develop all season smart water way grid.

He was thinking in flight what is the core competence of Karnataka.

He came with following

Garden
Rainforest
Water and
People of Karnataka

Bangalore is famous for IT and other equipments.

He asked himself what should Karnataka should be known for?

One unique system.

Brand Karnataka.

To create an all season smart water way grid.

He asked to send an email to apj.abdulkalam.com if not understood. He will reply.

Idea of all season smart water way grid:

All flood water, excess water to route in smart way and store and supply during drought.

Not only to store but also to release it to states/areas where water scarcity is more.

This water way will have following advantages.

Navigation of heavy goods.
Transportation of equipmens and people at reduced cost.
Electricity generation.
Feeding for irrigation purpose.
Imprpved nature.
Improve in tourism.

If Karnataka has done all other states will implement this.

He asked Karnataka government to take up this job. And wished everyone for their success.

Idea of 5S (Skill, Scale, Speed, Smart and Sustain)

2013-09-15T13:40:00.001+02:00

I was hearing to Sri Narendra Modi's speech, he tossed an idea of 3S to be followed by Indians to overtake China.

What are these 3S?

Skill
Scale
Speed

It's very interesting and innovative idea . I started comparing this 3S to every work / project / activity. It really makes some sense if you implement this 3S in any activity to achieve success. I also thought and added other 2S.

Smart
Sustain

So total 5S idea for success.

Let's discuss about each S

Skill :

One needs to be skilled and competent in his area to achieve his goals. Skill should be developed by learning and practicing.

Scale :

Scale represents mass or big. You want to achieve something then achieve big. Have a big dream.

Speed :

Whatever you do you should be fast. In this competition world we have to jog to stand at the same place. To achieve more we should be faster.

Smart :

You should be smarter to win the race. Smart thinking will give you very good results and status. More smarter you are more you achieve.

Sustain :

Once you have achieved success you should sustain. You should continually improve on your strength.

I am trying to follow this 5S rules where ever possible.

Try this and let me know your views.

Thanks

Jeevan Hebbalu

Life in Stuttgart , Germany (eBook-pdf)

2013-03-29T10:29:00.000+01:00

Life in Stuttgart, Germany

Life in Stuttgart

Dwonload Link: http://www.scribd.com/doc/132953447/Life-in-Stuttgart

2012 - Two years of Weblog

2012-12-31T17:57:00.001+01:00

2012 - Two years of Blog

Stats:

One year of blog

Wish you all a very Happy New Year 2013