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Preparing your trip to Cambridge: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

1. The most beneficial way to make international phone calls is to use special pay phones, which can be found close to public transport stops, major shopping centers and government agencies. These phones are operated by credit or special plastic cards.
2. The majority of hotels, restaurants, cafes and other public places are equipped with free Wi-Fi. However, some institutions may charge a small fee for this service.
3. Line supply voltage in the majority of hotels is 120V. Local hotels are equipped with the standard American-style wall sockets. Make sure to check the compatibility of the appliances that you plan to take before the trip. You may need special adapters. Some hotels have adapters that are available upon request, or you can purchase them in any special store.
4. Shopping malls, supermarkets, restaurants and hotels are equipped with a system of non-cash payments. Therefore, it is not necessary to bring large amounts of cash with you. Credit cards of the international class, such as VISA, American Express, MasterCard, Japanese Credit Bureau, Dinners Club and Discover are accepted virtually everywhere.
5. Shops and shopping centers open no later than at 9:30 am and serve visitors to5:30 – 6:00 pm. Some large shopping centers are closed much later, at 9:30 - 10:00 pm. During the daytime some shops can close for a small lunch break. Saturday and Sunday are considered the days off. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Travellers should remember that alcoholic beverages and tobacco products can only be purchased in specialized trade pavilions. The sale of alcohol to persons under the age of 21 is not allowed, so in order to avoid confusion young people should take a copy of an identity document.
7. Don’t forget to leave tips in restaurants and cafes. In many dining places they are already included in the total bill. In small restaurants and cafes tips can be 15-18% of the total, and in prestigious restaurants their amount will be at least 20% of the total bill. Taxi drivers, porters and maids at your hotel, as well as other people engaged in the service sector, should also receive a small reward.
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8. Bus remains the main form of public transport, and taxi is the most expensive way to move around the city. Travellers, who expect to use public transport, should get enough paper money in small denominations and coins. Charge is usually not given in buses.
9. The city is very convenient to travel by bike. Visitors can easily rent one of in numerous rental agencies. As a rule, these rental centers are located near hotels, so everyone can easily rent a bike.
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What to visit being in Cambridge - unique sights

Museum of Bad Art

From the series “Strange, Weird and Unusual Museums Amusing its Visitors”
The paintings presented in the museum, which were once found in the flea markets, aroused the attention of the art collectors. In 1996 the image 'Aileen' was stolen from the museum, and in 2004 the self-portrait of Rebecca Harris was stolen. The first picture was not found, and the second picture the thief personally returned to the museum. Thousands of painters worldwide dream of seeing their own works in the museum of Skott Wilson. It is not so easy to gain a place in the collection of the well-known art dealer. The picture has to be 'so bad, that you simply could not ignore it'. … Read further

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Travelling to Cambridge - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Cambridge. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.
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