Vienna is the perfect setting for an historical story. You can truly sense the magnificence of a splendid capital that was the centre of empires. It is no wonder we usually associate it with Sissi, the Empress. Her true story has been told many times, whether in a fictional or in a documentary way. Why? … Continue reading Imperious Vienna
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The best
What is the best travel destination? The best restaurant, the best beach, the best ski resort, the best hotel…? Does it matter, really? Do people look to have fun and just appreciate things or show to others that they found “the best of the best”? After all, the purpose of travel is… well, travelling, really … Continue reading The best
On a tour
Six o’clock in the morning. Feels like a work day, but it’s actually a vacation tour. They want to sleep more, but the bus will be waiting for them at half past seven and they still have breakfast to take. It’s not a good idea to get late and awaken the angry side of people… … Continue reading On a tour
How to pack for travelling
Packing can be very challenging. You only want to take the absolutely necessary… but what is that, really? You want to take extra clothing with you in case something bad happens, but that will just add weight that could prove unnecessary. On the other hand, you don’t want to end up with only dirty clothes … Continue reading How to pack for travelling
Highlights | Mars 2023
AROUND THE WORLD CURIOSITY: According to “Brilliant Maps”, the longest walk in the world starts in Cape Town, South Africa, and ends in Magadan, Russia. Well, in theory, at least, and following the Google Maps directions. It is a 22,387 km (13,910 miles) walk. Or drive – Google Maps “says” you can also drive it, … Continue reading Highlights | Mars 2023
Decoding travel information
Travelling is fun, but people should pay attention to some important information before leaving home. COVID pandemic has shown us that bad things can really happen and you should know what are your options and your rights. Booking and changes When buying a ticket or booking an accommodation, get to know the conditions of such … Continue reading Decoding travel information
What foreign language should I learn?
You want to learn a foreign language, but you can’t decide which one? There are about 7000 languages in the world to choose from, most of them you have probably never heard of. So, which criteria should you follow? It depends on the main reason why you want to learn a language: work, travel, curiosity, … Continue reading What foreign language should I learn?
Learning useful phrases before traveling – yes or no?
It is tradition for Guide Travel Books to include phrases in the native language of the destination country so people can learn them before their trip and use it, as this is considered polite. However, there are a few possible problems. One of them is pronunciation. Automatic translators, like Google Translate, can help you with … Continue reading Learning useful phrases before traveling – yes or no?
Highlights | February 2023
AROUND THE WORLD DEBATE: "How Publishers combat climate change" took place in the Frankfurt Book Fair on 22 October 2022. Speakers discussed what can publishers do (and are already doing) to find more environmentally friendly alternatives to print books and sell them. PROJECT: Sometimes young elephants lose their parents or are abandoned by their families … Continue reading Highlights | February 2023
Planning a trip like a project manager – Budget
When planning a project, there are three dimensions you need to consider: scope, time, and budget. The previous articles were about the scope and time. This one is about the budget. One of the aims of doing a travel budget is to check if you have enough money and, if not, how you can adjust … Continue reading Planning a trip like a project manager – Budget
Planning a trip like a project manager – Time
When planning a project, there are three dimensions you need to consider: scope, time, and budget. The previous article was about the scope and this one is about time. Duration of the trip If you are planning a holiday trip, obviously you already know the duration of the trip: the time of your holidays. Therefore, … Continue reading Planning a trip like a project manager – Time
Planning a trip like a project manager – Scope
When planning a project, there are three dimensions you need to consider: scope, time, and budget. This article is about the scope, which, in this case, is the destination, how to travel and what to do. There are many reasons for choosing where to travel: for example, a friend’s recommendation, an item from your list, … Continue reading Planning a trip like a project manager – Scope
Highlights | January 2023
ACPN_Projects changed during 2022. It changed direction, the website, and the newsletter. But it has not changed its main purpose and its core business. Project management is still its engine and translation is still its heart. However, one of its foundations, travelling, came to the surface. Therefore, the name of the website changed (to Translation … Continue reading Highlights | January 2023
Cash or Credit Card
[Originally published on 18 March 2015] In Portugal credit cards (and debit cards) are the main mean of payment. On the other hand, Germans prefer to pay in cash [see "Why Germans pay cash for almost everything"]. People usually are big fans of credit/ debit cards because they are easy to use and prevent thefts. … Continue reading Cash or Credit Card
Being foreign in your own country
[Originally published on 5 May 2015] You know when you go to a big city and you take the subway from point A to point B only to find out you actually could have done it in a 5-10 minute walk? That’s pretty standard when you go abroad… for example, in London. Well, it happened … Continue reading Being foreign in your own country
Short travelling journey
[Originally published on 9 April 2015] This weekend I made a 150 km journey for family reasons. In such circumstances, people usually take the fastest route, which means taking the fastest means of transportation as well. I had three choices: going by car, by bus or by train. The fastest way was definitely by car. … Continue reading Short travelling journey
Interrail
[Originally published on 29 March 2015] When I was 18 years old I bought an interrail ticket and went discovering Europe with some friends. Well, actually it was only France, Italy and Switzerland. And San Marino and Monaco and the Vatican City. We did the interrail in the old fashion way: with a backpack and … Continue reading Interrail
Life in Mississippi, USA, in the 1960’s… in a book
[Originally published on 31 October 2014] “The Help”, by Kathryn Stockett, is a book about the non-official apartheid that existed in USA during the 20th century – but in a unique way. The story takes place in Jackson, Mississippi, one of the places where the racial issue was most dramatic and it’s about two groups … Continue reading Life in Mississippi, USA, in the 1960’s… in a book
Travels and Food
[Originally published on 5 June 2014] One time I went to Munich, Germany, and I was looking at the menu (everything was in German, of course) trying to figure out what to order. I wanted to play safe so I chose something that I understood was meat (from cow, I think). I was like “ok, … Continue reading Travels and Food
The work of the translator
[Originally published on 15 May 2014] Being a translator is very challenging. First, you deal with all kinds of topics and you have to be able to master them in a short period of time. Then, you have to quickly find the right words in the language you are translating as you are reading the … Continue reading The work of the translator
Best way to travel
[Originally published on 15 March 2014] The best way to travel depends on your preferences and, of course, your destination. If you live in Europe, want to go to USA and love to travel by train... well, you only get to travel by train once you actually get there. So, your choice is boat or … Continue reading Best way to travel
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