European Handball Game Sense
Abstract European Handball is one of the most popular invasion games in Brazilian schools. As the game is played on a futsal court, using similar demarcations and goalposts - and as nearly every Brazilian school has a futsal court - the adjustment to European handball is easily made, enabling the involvement of thousands of school-aged children in the game. The aim of this work is to present and discuss three teaching-learning concepts which have been used over 15 years in Brazil to develop game-based strategies that engage children in Handball practices. Title Teaching-learning concepts to develop game-based and fun European handball classes Language eng Date 2013 Author Knijnik, Jorge D.
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Encompasses an area of 10,180,000km² (3,930,000 square miles), stretching from Asia to the Atlantic, and from Africa to the Arctic. European countries welcome more than 480 million international visitors per year, more than half of the global market, and 7 of the 10 most visited countries are European nations. It's easy to see why - a well preserved cultural heritage, open borders and efficient infrastructure makes visiting Europe a breeze, and rarely will you have to travel more than a few hours before you can immerse yourself in a new culture, and dive into a different. Although it is the world's smallest continent in land surface area, there are profound differences between the cultures and ways of life in its countries. The eastern border of Europe, for instance, is not well defined.
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The Caucausus states are sometimes considered part of Asia due to geography, and much of Russia and almost all of Turkey are geographically Asian. The UK, Ireland and Iceland all manage to sneak in.
Must-visits include,,,, and the. Don't let your sense of adventure fail you by missing out on,,,,, or the microstates of, and. For a more exotic European adventure, be sure to tour the. Many European countries are members of the European Union (EU), which has its own currency (the Euro) and laws.
There are no border controls between signatory countries of the Schengen Agreement (only at the outside borders). Note that not all EU members adopted the Schengen Agreement (open borders) or the Euro, and not all countries that adopted Schengen or Euro are European Union members.
Map of Europe's regions (,,,,,,, and (with )) Balkans have a rich, though often turbulent, history with wonderful nature, charming multicultural towns, impressive monasteries and citadels dotting the hillsides, and mountains with beautiful forests, pleasant lakes, and stunning beaches. (,, ) Three fascinating states that have glorious beaches along an extensive coastline, medieval old towns, and beautiful natural scenery. Estonia has linguistic and cultural ties with Finland. (,, ) The Netherlands is known for its clogs, cheese, tulips and windmills, and for its liberal attitudes and painters. Belgium is a multilingual country with beautiful historic cities, bordering Luxembourg at the rolling hills of the Ardennes. (,,,, ) Britain is a diverse patchwork of native and immigrant cultures, possessing a fascinating history and dynamic modern culture, both of which remain hugely influential in the wider world.
Ireland has rolling landscapes and characteristic customs, traditions and folklore. (,,,,,,,, ) Central Europe is the region where Germanic culture meets Slavic culture.
It is home to innumerable historic towns, fairy-tale castles, beer, forests, unspoiled farmland, and plenty of mountain ranges, including the mighty Alps and Carpathians. And France is the world's most popular tourist destination known for its gastronomy, history, culture and fashion. Some of its tourist attractions include Paris, the French Riviera, the Atlantic beaches, the Alps, castles of the Loire Valley, Brittany, Normandy, and the rural landscape of Provence. Monaco is a beautiful, ultra-wealthy principality overlooking the Mediterranean., and Counting the most amount of sun-hours in Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean is a haven for beach-goers, party-people and cultural enthusiasts alike. (,, ) A region presenting a remarkable mix of landscapes, ranging from high mountain peaks and wine-growing valleys to lush Black Sea resorts. Like the Balkans, Caucasus is at the intersection of Christian and Islamic cultures and is among the more 'exotic' areas of the continent (,,, ) The Iberian countries are great destinations for their rich and unique cultures, lively cities, beautiful countryside and friendly inhabitants.
(,,, ) Rome, Florence, Venice and Pisa are on many travellers' itineraries, but these are just a few of Italy's destinations. Italy has more history and culture packed into it than many other countries combined.,, and Russia is a country of vast, empty expanses that spans all the way east to the Pacific Ocean. Ukraine is a diverse country that has a lot to offer, from the beach resorts of the Black Sea to the beautiful cities Odessa, Lviv and Kiev. North of Ukraine lies Belarus, a country unlike anywhere else in Europe. (,,,,, ) Spectacular scenery of mountains, lakes, glaciers, geysers, waterfalls and volcanoes. Finland is culturally distinct as it has a language unlike the Scandinavian languages.
Top cities [ ] How do you choose a few cities to represent a continent full of deep history and profound culture? This will change over time; but here's our 'top cities': • — canals, Rembrandt and red lanterns, the epicentre of liberal attitudes • — the capital of reunited Germany since 1990, it was divided by force for 45 years during the Cold War and has emerged as a international cultural centre and an area of rapid development since the fall of the Berlin Wall • - Capital of Denmark is a beautiful city which sits in two islands: Zealand and Amager. Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance with an astonishing cultural heritage The earliest concrete signs of written European culture can be found in. 800 BC), Hesiod (753 BC) and Kallinos (728 BC) are three of the oldest poets in Europe.
The Romans believed that their city was founded in 753 BC, while modern archaeologists and historians believe that the area of modern day Rome has been inhabited since at least 1000 to 800 BC. From 300 AD Christianity in Europe started to spread.
Around 500 the Roman Empire collapsed, with France at that time coming under the rule of the Merovingians, Spain coming under occupation from Berber Muslims and other countries essentially invaded by various barbarian groups. In 714, the Carolingian empire was founded and lasted until 911 occupying large parts of Western Europe. The period after this date is often called the high-middle ages and lasted until around 1300 which saw a shift to urbanisation across Europe, initiating in Western Europe, and gave rise to universities. This was followed by the late middle ages which ended around 1500, giving birth to a period of European history normally referred to as the Renaissance or the re-birth.
The people of this period actively rediscovered classical Greco-Roman culture and it was followed by a reformation of Christianity, with the rise of new sects in Europe, most notably Protestantism. Between 1492 and 1972 many European nations (like,,,, and the ) ruled or had ruled over most of the known world, with the exception of parts of,, and ) and. The European Union Europe, prior to the conclusion of World War II, was a region ravaged by large-scale 'total war'.
National leaders realized after World War II that closer socio-economic and political integration was needed to ensure that such tragedies never happened again. Starting with humble beginnings, the EU's first inception was the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) in 1951. The founding group of nations were,,,, and the. Impressed with the results of the union, the six countries pressed on and in 1956 signed the Treaty of Rome, with the ultimate goal of creating a common market — the European Economic Community (EEC).
In 1967, the union was formalised further with a the creation of a single European Commission, as well as a Council of Ministers and the European Parliament. From 1945 to 1990 Western Europe was divided by the Iron Curtain from Eastern Europe. In 1989 protests across Eastern Europe led to primarily non-violent revolutions and in 1991 the Soviet Union was dissolved and the Cold War ended. Post-1967, the EU continued to rapidly grow;, and the joined in 1973. Joined in 1981, and in 1986 and, and in 1995.
To date, Norway and Switzerland have resisted membership for historical and economic reasons though both have close relations with the EU. The EU pressed on with economic integration and launched the euro (€) across several nations on 1 Jan 2002. Currently, 18 nations use the euro as their official currency. In addition, San Marino, the Vatican, Monaco, Andorra and Montenegro, which are also not EU members, have been granted official permission to use the euro.
In 2004, a further 10 countries joined the EU. These were:, the,,,,,,, and. In 2007, and joined; Croatia joined in July 2013, while Albania, Iceland, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey are all official applicants. Geography [ ]. Europe makes up the western one fifth of the Eurasian landmass. It's bounded by bodies of water on three sides: the to the north (the being its most northerly point), the to the west and the to the south.
The is a popular beach destination because of its climate. Europe's eastern borders are ill-defined and have been moving eastwards throughout history.
Currently, the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Caspian and Black Seas and the Bosporus Strait are considered its eastern frontier, making the only metropolis in the world on two continents. Is also considered a part of Europe. Europe is a geographically diverse continent. Europe's highest point is Russia's Mt. Elbrus in the, which rises to 5,642m (18,510 ft) above sea level. Western Europe's highest point is the in the with 4,810m (15,771 ft) above sea level.
Other important mountain ranges include the between France and Spain and the that run through Central Europe to the Balkans. Most regions along the North and Baltic Seas are flat, especially the Low Countries, Northern Germany and Denmark. The coasts of the North and Baltic Seas feature hundreds of miles of sandy beaches and resorts, albeit in colder climates. Europe's longest river is the Volga, which meanders 3,530km (2,193 mi) through Russia, and flows into the Caspian Sea.
The Danube and the Rhine formed much of the northern frontier of the Roman Empire, and have been important waterways since pre-historic times. The Danube starts in the in Germany and passes through the capital cities,,, and before emptying in the Black Sea. The Rhine starts in the Swiss Alps and caused the, the largest plain waterfall in Europe.
From there, it makes up the French-German border flowing through Western Germany and the Netherlands. Many castles and fortifications have been built along the Rhine, including those of the. Ryanair, Europe's largest low-cost carrier There are virtually no border controls between countries that have signed and implemented the, except under special circumstances during major events.
Likewise, a visa granted for any Schengen Agreement signatory country is valid in all other countries that signed and implemented the treaty. Be careful: not all EU members have signed the Schengen treaty, and not all Schengen treaty countries are members of the European Union.
See the for the current list and the article for more information. Airports in Europe are thus divided into 'Schengen' and 'non-Schengen' sections, which effectively act like 'domestic' and 'international' sections elsewhere.
If you are flying from outside Europe into one Schengen country and continuing to another, you will clear passport control in the first country and then continue to your destination with no further checks. However, if traveling within the Schengen Area to or from one of the Schengen countries outside the EU, customs controls are still in place. Travel to and from a Schengen Agreement country to any other country will result in the normal border checks. Note that, regardless of whether you traveling within Schengen or not, at some airports, airlines will still insist on seeing your ID card or passport. European route The ease of driving on the continent varies greatly, and as a general rule east and west of the old iron curtain are two different worlds. Western European countries for the most part have good road conditions and extensive and well developed highway networks, whereas Eastern European countries are still working hard on the great backlog left behind from communist days.
During vacations, especially during summer and Christmas vacations, driving on the highways can be hellish, particularly in Germany (listen for the word Stau = traffic jam in the automated traffic broadcasts). Road rules [ ]. Liftplaats at Prins Bernardplein is a common way of traveling in some parts of Europe, especially in former eastern bloc countries. It can be a pleasant way to meet lots of people and to travel without spending too many euros. Don't forget to check out the.
Note that in the former Eastern bloc, you may run into language problems while hitchhiking, especially if you speak only English. It is not advisable to hitchhike in former Yugoslavia, for example between Croatia and Serbia, because you could run into big problems with nationalists. Between Croatia and Slovenia, it's usually not a problem. In Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine, hitchhiking is a common way of transport (you might even have to queue up). It's easier to take train or bus because of the low rates and the fact that drivers usually expect to be paid. In Western Europe, especially in the Netherlands and Germany, it's highly uncommon (the Dutch and many German county governments issue free public transport to students enrolled in local universities) but easy and fast to hitchhike.
In most countries, it is forbidden to hitchhike on highways. Talk [ ] English proficiency varies greatly across the continent. In the,,,,, the and, nearly everyone is able to communicate in English with varying degrees of fluency.
German-speaking areas (particularly in, provinces of and the former West Germany) and the region of are also good bets for English, though you may need to bear with heavy accents. Outside these areas, English proficiency will primarily be a function of age, educational attainment (i.e. Those who are currently studying at or have recently graduated from university will likely be more proficient), proximity to the city centre and whether they work in tourism-related industries. A bit of German and Russian may be known by older generation of people who grew-up in the former Eastern Bloc. If you can read German reasonably well, you may also be able to understand the writings in Dutch and Scandinavian languages. Speaking or reading Latin or one of the Romance languages will likely help you a great deal in,,, and, while the same is true if you speak one of the Slavic languages in the East. If you need assistance, look for someone young, under the age of 40 or even better under the age of 30, as this greatly increases your chances of locating an English speaker, although in Scandinavia English is spoken by nearly everyone regardless of age, and many older German and Dutch speakers know some English as well.
Alternatively, hotel staff can be another option, especially in areas where few locals speak English, even if you don't stay at their hotel. Hiring a tour guide will also help you overcome the language barrier so arrange for one while preparing a trip, especially if you're travelling in groups and visiting far flung rural areas where English or your preferred language will be more unlikely to be understood. See [ ] [ ] The all too common concept of trying to 'do Europe' is pretty unrealistic, and might make it less enjoyable for some. While it is true that Europe is compact and easy to get around with efficient infrastructure set up everywhere, as previously mentioned, it also has more preserved history packed into it than virtually anywhere else.
There are more than 400 world heritage sites on the continent, and that is just the very tip of the iceberg. So, depending on your travel style, you might consider foregoing the mad dash through Europe in an attempt to get the ritual photos of you in front of the Colosseum, the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben etc. Over and done with.
The key is to prioritize, pick 2-3 sights you really want to see per week, and plan a route from that. There are likely to be some amazing, world class sights and attractions that you haven't even thought about somewhere in between two given cities, and finding those will be infinitely more rewarding than following the beaten down post card route if that's what you prefer. Use your best judgment. Historical and cultural attractions [ ] Europe was home to some of the world's most advanced civilisations, which has led to an astonishing cultural heritage today. Ancient Greece has been credited with the foundation of Western culture, and has been immensely influential on the language, politics, educational systems, philosophy, science, and arts of the European continent. Ancient Greek structures are scattered over and, including,,,, and of course the Parthenon in. Ancient Greece was followed by the Roman Empire, one of the greatest civilisations in the world that took hold of large swathes of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
Visiting Roman ruins in is a no-brainer, with the magnificent Colosseum, Pantheon and the Roman Forum. Many Roman ruins can also be found in, such as the remains at,,, and. With 47 sites, has the most of any country in the world, directly followed by with 43. Rail [ ] • Itineraries [ ] • • Do [ ] [ ] Music [ ] Despite an ever growing competition from the United States and nations with new found wealth, Europe is still the spiritual home of classical music and Opera, and the various European capitals are home to some amazing 'old world' opera houses, where the hundreds of years of history, often enhances the experience into something otherworldly. But if opera singers give you a headache, and you would much rather head-bang, fear not, Europe has more music festivals than your liver will ever hold up to; the in, the in and, finally, the reigning champion in weighing in at 195,000 drunk souls, are widely considered the 3 big ones, but many other ones are not the slightest bit small. Alternatively, there is the revival festival in Poland, while it doesn't boast the star-studded line-up of some commercial festivals, is great for those who want to do it on the cheap (there is no ticket to buy) and attracted 700,000 music fans in 2011.
Sports [ ] Perhaps no other field has seen stronger European integration than sports, most professional sports have Europe wide leagues in place, and nearly every sport has a bi-annual European Championship. • Football (always means soccer in Europe) If you are already a football fan the game hardly gets any better than watching your favourite team battle it out against the world's greatest football clubs in the or the. Football fans gather together in pubs or at home to watch the games, often wearing scarves of their favourite teams. Games in the pan European leagues usually takes place mid-week to allow for games in the national leagues to take place during the weekend. For the popular teams the tickets are often sold out weeks in advance. • Basketball The pan European is the highest tier of professional basketball in Europe, featuring teams from 18 different European countries and some of the best basketball you'll find outside the NBA. The regular season runs Oct-Jan and play-offs takes place between Jan-May.
• Handball Also sees a annual pan European tournament, the taking place every year. While the sport is little known outside Europe, it's one of the most popular sports on the continent.
Two teams with seven players each pass and bounce a ball to throw it into the football-style goal of the opposing team. • Cycling Is another sport the enjoys much wider popularity in Europe, than virtually the rest of the world. Paragliders view in Praia a Mare, ItalyHundreds of competitions takes place every year, but the 3 unrivalled events of the year is the, the and the, where thousands of thousands of spectators line up along the often hundred kilometre plus routes. The whole season is managed in a league like format called the. • Volleyball is also a very popular sport with organized biannually.
• Paragliding Europe is home to some of the most popular paragliding sites in the world. Oludeniz in Turkey, Interlaken in Switzerland, Praia a Mare in Italy just to mention a few. American football is almost non-existent in Europe, the closest popular sport being rugby. Skiing & Snowboarding [ ]. The (Symbol: €, ISO 4217 code: EUR) is the common currency of many countries of the European Union. One euro is divided into 100 cents; sometimes referred to as 'euro cents' to differentiate them from their US and other counterparts. Established in 1999 and introduced in cash form on 1 Jan 2002, the euro removes the need for money exchange.
As such it is not only a boon to pan-European business, but of course also to travellers. Each member nation has a unique design at the back of the euro coins minted in their country. Rest assured that regardless of the origin of the designs at the back, the euro coins are legal tender anywhere throughout the Eurozone.
The euro has not been adopted by all EU countries. Those countries which have replaced their own national currencies are commonly called the Eurozone. By law, all EU countries (except and the ) have to eventually adopt the euro.
In practice, though, plans for this in the remaining newcomer EU states are often put on hold pending the outcome of the current economic crisis facing Europe. Outside the EU,,,,, and the have unilaterally adopted the euro.
All of these nations, except Kosovo and Montenegro, are allowed to mint a limited amount of national Euro coins. Because these are so rare, they are often worth more than their face value, so are prized by collectors. Andorra was due to release its own Euro coins in July 2013, but this has since been delayed.
All other countries in Europe still retain their own currencies. Euros are widely accepted in European countries outside the Eurozone, but not universally, and at shops and restaurants the exchange rate is rarely in your favour. Many hotels, however, price and accept payment in euros. Also, a large number of filling stations and motorway service areas in European countries outside the Eurozone accept the euro, and both and allow payment of highway tolls in euros. Money changers will generally give good to excellent exchange rates for the euro, and in a pinch they will be accepted by nearly everybody. Do not accept any of the obsolete currencies. While several countries' banks will still change them into euros, it's a lot of hassle and there is no guarantee that this will be possible everywhere or on short notice.
You should also expect to leave your personal information with the bank as a precaution against money laundering. ATMs [ ] Throughout Europe, automatic teller machines are readily available. They will accept various European bank cards as well as credit cards. However, be prepared to pay a fee for the service (usually a percentage of the amount withdrawn, with a minimum of few euro) which may be in addition to the fees your bank already imposes on foreign withdrawals. Read the labels/notices on the machine before using. European ATMs do not usually have letters on the keypad.
PINs longer than 4 digits are generally no longer a problem. Credit/debit cards [ ] Credit/debit card acceptance is not as universal as in the United States, especially in Eastern Europe, but growing steadily. VISA and MasterCard acceptance is most widespread in the UK, France, Norway and Sweden. In mainland Europe, merchants, if they accept credit/debit cards, may require you to spend a minimum amount. Even if you see a card machine at the till, it doesn't mean that an internationally-recognised card like VISA or MasterCard will be accepted; a number of merchants in mainland Europe only accept local cards (ie without the AmEx, MasterCard or VISA logo). Some countries mandate that merchants check your ID for purchases of as little as €50, and many shops will insist on ID for any credit card transaction. If your credit card is billed in a different currency or debit card is linked to a bank account also of a different currency to the country you are visiting, you may face foreign exchange transaction fees so check your card issuer.
An increasing number of European countries, notably the UK, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and the Nordic countries, have moved to a chip and PIN system, where credit cards all have a chip built in and you have to punch in your PIN code instead of signing a receipt. Any store that displays Visa, MasterCard, Amex etc logos is required to accept 'traditional' sign-and-swipe cards, so be persistent if they initially refuse, although you may need to escalate the problem to the manager. (With most terminals, swiping your card and simply waiting 20 seconds without entering the PIN will cause them to print out the signing slip.) However, with self-service like gas pumps and ticket vending machines, you may be out of luck. Exchange [ ] With 50 intricately linked countries and 28 currencies squeezed into an area roughly the size of Canada or China, the planet's largest diaspora due to the continent's colonial ties with virtually the entire world, and more tourism arrivals than anywhere else, currency exchange is a fact of life in Europe, and the market is probably better established than anywhere else in the world, and readily available nearly everywhere.
Banks will almost always exchange all European currencies, and within the European Union banks will accept nearly any currency that is legally traded abroad. Specialized currency exchange companies are also widespread, especially in major tourist destinations, and are often slightly cheaper than banks. However, with ATM's accepting all major credit and debit cards available everywhere, many visitors simply withdraw money electronically to get as close to the real exchange rate as possible. Costs and taxes [ ] The EU is generally expensive for most visitors. When buying souvenirs, it costs substantially less to purchase from smaller stalls than the stores affiliated with larger establishments. As for dining, most service items that are complimentary in your home country (e.g. Water, bread) may not be so in this continent.
However most goods and services offered in the region are required to include value added tax (VAT) in their published prices, especially the large print. The VAT is (at least partially) refundable if you are a non-resident, spend a minimum amount in a particular shop in one day, and intend to export the goods you purchased outside the EU; just make sure you request for a voucher from the store and show them to customs at your exit point. To be safe, be on the lookout for a VAT refund sticker at the door or window of the store and bring your passport (sometimes a photocopy will suffice) during shopping trips.
In some cases, tax free agents such as Global Blue and Premier have in-town offices where you can 'advance' your tax refund in cash: have a credit card, passport and vouchers ready, and you still need to have paperwork processed at your airport of departure from the EU (otherwise, your credit card will be charged accordingly). Eat [ ] [ ] Drink [ ] [ ].
Traditional alcohol belts in Europe; red indicates wine, brown indicates beer, and blue indicates vodka or other spirits Europeans generally have liberal attitudes towards drinking, with the notable exception of (excluding Denmark). The legal drinking age varies between 16-18 in most countries, often with differentiated limits for beer and spirits. In most places in western Europe drinking in public is both legal, and a common warm weather activity, and police are more likely to give a warning and send you to bed than issue fines for drunken or rowdy behaviour. In most Eastern European countries drinking in public is forbidden, although still pretty common.
Except on the British Isles, the nightclubs rarely get going until past midnight. Head for the bars and restaurants to find people until then.
Wine [ ] Europe is by far the biggest wine producing region in the world, France is the biggest and most famous, but 5 of the 10 largest wine exporters are European Nations; France is followed by,, and, and nearly all European nations have wine production of some scale. Wine production was started 4000 years ago by the Minoan civilization in present day Greece, and was spread across Europe by the Phoenicians and later the Romans. Unlike other regions, European wine producers place much more emphasis on tradition and terroir than on the grape variety, and wines in Europe will typically be labelled by region rather than by its grape variety (such as Chardonnay), unlike the common practice elsewhere.
This is because European wine producers claim that their long history have allowed them to adapt production techniques to the unique conditions of their particular region, and things like the soil composition for a region also has much influence on the taste of the wine. Some of the best and most famous wine regions of Europe includes, whose name is as synonymous with its wines as the large city. Another famous French region producing excellent wines is ( Bourgogne) around the city of, it produces both red and whites - the most famous ones, often referred to as Burgundies, are red wines made from Pinot Noir or white wines made from Chardonnay grapes.
Further north, the region close to the Germany, and across the border - grown on some of the continents most dramatic wineyards on very steep hills, are above all known for their excellent white wines. Further to the south, in Italy is famous for its wines made from Sangiovese grapes, while is arguably the most popular, and certainly among the best, Spanish wine regions. In fact, many wine names indicate the place where the wine comes from, with EU laws forbidding use of the name unless it is from a specific place. Examples include Champagne, which has to come from the region of France, Port which has to come from,, Sherry which has to come from,, as well as Tokaji which has to come from,. Beer [ ] While wine is the most popular alcohol in Southern Europe, beer is the national drink for much of Western Europe., the, and the makes some of the finest brews in Europe and maybe the world. Visitors from many countries, especially those from East Asia or North America will find that European lagers have a richer stronger taste, and often a higher alcohol content than found at home. • In Europe as elsewhere, the most popular beers are lagers, also known as Pilsner after the Czech city of that originated the style.
• The, and partly the abbey breweries, on the other hand have strong brewing traditions in ale, which is brewed using quickly fermenting yeast giving it a sweet and fruity taste. • Wheat beers are very popular in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, and come in many varieties of their own.
Traditional German hefeweizen is unfiltered and cloudy, while kristall is filtered and looks much like lager. Belgian witbiers like Hoegaarden are often gently flavored and popular in summer, sometimes with a slice of lemon on the side. And in a class of their own are spontaneously fermented lambics, which are very sour and not to everyone's taste! • Stout (porter) is a British and Irish speciality, with Guinness available around the continent. Made from roasted malts, stout is dark and strong in both taste and alcohol content, hence the name. Most European nations have a national brand; like Carlsberg, Heineken or Stella, sold most everywhere - but the really good beers are often the smaller brands, which doesn't try to appeal to everyone.
In recent years microbreweries have had a huge revival shooting up everywhere around the continent. If you really want to indulge, try one of the beer festivals, held in many German cities, the most famously Oktoberfest (where they start drinking already in late September!). Another northern European favorite is cider, most commonly brewed from apples and sold both bottled and on tap in pubs. Taste and alcohol content can vary widely, from dense, cloudy and strong (8% or more) to light, weak (under 4%) and occasionally even artificially flavored. Spirits [ ] Like elsewhere on the planet; Vodka, Rum and Gin is available everywhere. Scandinavia (except Denmark), Eastern Europe and Russia especially have an affection for Vodka, and if you've so far only tried the usual suspects like Smirnoff or Absolut; you should try the Vodka there, you may just end up surprised at how tasty the stuff can actually be. Elsewhere, most regions have a local speciality that local drinking comrades will happily fill in you, and eagerly wait for your funny faces when your throat and taste-buds screams in agony.
Most likely it will be Slivovitz (also called Rakia) in South-eastern Europe and the Balkans (especially in Serbia), a strongly tasting and fruity brandy, usually made from plums. Other forms of brandy, made from grapes instead, such as traditional Brandy, Cognac or Port wine are popular in the UK and South-western Europe. Greece and Italy makes the popular Ouzo/ Sambuca which along with the related, resurgent Absinthe, is made from star anise and sugar, giving it a liquorice like taste - watch for the many party fire tricks related to those drinks. In northern Europe you'll likely be served Schnapps (or Snaps, Aquavit), usually made from fermented hops or potatoes accented by traditional herbs like dill or sloe, be careful, it suddenly kicks in without much warning. Finally, it will hardly come as a surprise to many that Whiskey (or Whisky) is popular with the Scots and Irish.
While all these drinks have strong regional roots, you'll generally find one or two types of each, in virtually any bar on the continent. Sleep [ ] [ ] There are 4 major types of accommodation: • Apartments • Small private hotels • Two- and three-star hotel resorts, for typical mass tourism • Five-star luxury hotels Stay safe [ ] For emergencies you can dial 112 in any EU member nation as well as most other European countries - even when it is not the primary number for emergency services. All 112 alarm centrals within the EU are legally required to be capable of patching you through to an English speaking operator.
112 can be dialled from any GSM phone, even locked phones or, in most countries, phones without a SIM installed. The biggest risks to your safety in Europe like in any major tourist area are and muggings. Using common sense and being aware of your surroundings can help to greatly reduce the risk of these occurrences. Remember alcohol is an integral part of many European cultures but overuse can lead to violence and poor judgement! In general, bars and pubs are not a place where alcohol causes these problems in Europe but it can end up being a big problem on the roads. Most European countries have very low levels of violence compared to the. The main issues are drug use and gang related violence which is most likely in and, but it's virtually unheard of for any tourists to be involved in such issues.
The few 'trouble areas' that should be avoided are the run-down suburbs of certain urban areas (particularly in Europe's largest cities) and some places in eastern and southern Europe do have much higher violent crime rates, and can be very dangerous for non locals, but these areas shouldn't be of interest to the average tourist. Central and Western Europe are generally the safest regions. Europe may be very urban and densely populated in general but as always when travelling in rural and forested / mountainous areas take the proper precautions.
All it takes is one wrong turn down a ski piste and you are stranded. Time to take out the mobile phone. Did you bring one? For more information see which contains many Europe-specific scams. Stay healthy [ ] There are no specific precautions required for staying healthy in Europe as most restaurants maintain high standards of hygiene and in the majority of countries tap water is safe to drink.
However, for more precise details on these matters as well as for general information on emergency care, pharmaceutical regulations and dentistry standards etc, please consult the 'Stay safe' section on specific country articles. EU/EEA citizens should apply for (or bring) the free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which grants you access to state-provided healthcare within the European Union as well as Norway, Switzerland and Lichtenstein either at reduced cost or free of charge, under the same terms as a resident of the country you are visiting.
If you are used to free healthcare in your own country, remember that some member states expect patients to pay towards their treatment, and you may be expected to do the same. And do remember that the EHIC does not equal a travel insurance; it doesn't cover private healthcare, the cost of mountain rescues or repatriation to your home country. Tripura Rahasya Telugu Pdf there. Neither does it allow you to go abroad specifically to receive medical care. If you are not a EU/EEA citizen, remember to buy a travel insurance policy, while some countries do provide free emergency care for visitors, any follow-up treatment and repatriation is your own responsibility, and some countries expect you to foot the entire bill for any treatment yourself - the fabled universal healthcare system does not equal free treatment for non EU citizens.
Those who need a Schengen visa are required to get travel insurance that covers the entire Schengen zone for the duration of the trip and coverage for emergency care and medical repatriation must be a minimum of €30,000. Contact [ ] This is a article. It gives a good overview of the region, its sights, and how to get in, as well as links to the main destinations, whose articles are similarly well developed. An adventurous person could use this article, but please and!