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I just got done spending a semester here for school. The schoolin' is about as hard as you would imagine, but the city is really beautiful. Come in the spring or the summer. If there's no rain, the parks are a wonderful thing to visit. It's a pedestrian city, so be prepared...more I just got done spending a semester here for school. The schoolin' is about as hard as you would imagine, but the city is really beautiful. Come in the spring or the summer. If there's no rain, the parks are a wonderful thing to visit. It's a pedestrian city, so be prepared to walk. On my hardest field trip day, I spent 5 hours walking. It's probably more like 1 to 2 hours across the day for most though. Also, the school has apparently been at odds with the city for the last 600 years. Just something to think about.close

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by zandor6017 – posted on Apr 14, 2007

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Nice people! I needed to cancel my reservation, due to private reasons, and they accepted. I arrived there one day earlier. The hostel's policy askes to cancel two days in advance. I showed them the confirmation mail from Hostelworld (which says canceling 24h prior arrival), and they smiled to me...more Nice people! I needed to cancel my reservation, due to private reasons, and they accepted. I arrived there one day earlier. The hostel's policy askes to cancel two days in advance. I showed them the confirmation mail from Hostelworld (which says canceling 24h prior arrival), and they smiled to me and accepted canceling without taking money. Very nice! I was allowed to visit the place and take broshures, nice place, close to the station, easy to find, good value for money! Next time I stay there!close

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by ovidiusimina – posted on Jan 3, 2007

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I felt as tho I had traveled back in time and saw the bldgs as the first students saw them. I went to see "The Oxford Story" and when they learned I was deaf, they arranged to have a manuscript given me for I couldn't hear the audio. How nice! I enjoyed that so much. Oxford is for...more I felt as tho I had traveled back in time and saw the bldgs as the first students saw them. I went to see "The Oxford Story" and when they learned I was deaf, they arranged to have a manuscript given me for I couldn't hear the audio. How nice! I enjoyed that so much. Oxford is for the young and old at heart!close

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by bevcr366 – posted on Dec 15, 2006

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Oxford is a quaint university town with its unique blend of historical and modern cultures. From the magnificient churches and delightful markets to the hippest nightclubs and trendiest stores, Oxford has something for everyone. Get an almond croissant from Queens Lane Coffee Shop early in the...more Oxford is a quaint university town with its unique blend of historical and modern cultures. From the magnificient churches and delightful markets to the hippest nightclubs and trendiest stores, Oxford has something for everyone. Get an almond croissant from Queens Lane Coffee Shop early in the morning when its fresh from the oven! Or grab a snack from Ben's Cookies or Moo's Milkshakes in the Covered Market! For shopping, hop on a bus to Bicester Village Outlet where you can get brand names for great deals! When it's raining, sit back and relax with a book and a cup of tea (or coffee) at one of Oxford's many cafes. During the day, look at the city's marvelous architecture (some were used in the Harry Potter films). And at night, party at the clubs in City Centre. Compared to London, Oxford is definitely more relaxing and manageable for a short vacation!close

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by christine3785 – posted on Oct 9, 2006

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Taiwan is a small island. It is easy for this island to be one mixture of various cultures. There are at least 9 kinds of aboriginal cultures which are close to south Asia and south Pacific, Japanese culture (Taiwan was conquered by Japan before.), few residual culture of Spanish and Holland...more Taiwan is a small island. It is easy for this island to be one mixture of various cultures. There are at least 9 kinds of aboriginal cultures which are close to south Asia and south Pacific, Japanese culture (Taiwan was conquered by Japan before.), few residual culture of Spanish and Holland (Taiwan also conquered by these countries long ago), Chinese culture, and various cultures from many counties ex. UK, USA, Europe¡K. Haulein city is located in eastern part of Taiwan. There is Taroko National Park, in the north-eastern part of the island, faces the Pacific Ocean on the east and covers an area of more than 92000 hectares in the northern section of the Central Mountain Range. The park has many high mountains and steep gorges, with many peaks towering above 3,000 meters in height, and with many natural watersheds. The spectacular Taroko Gorge and the scenic beauty of the Liwu River can be viewed conveniently from the Central Cross-Island Highway. The many waterfalls, diverse forms of plant and animal life, and the indigenous Taroko people, together create the rich texture of this unique natural ecosystem¡D Dazzling bright sunshine, azure blue seawater, clean shining sand beach¡K, This is Taiwan's first national park¡ÐKenting at approximately the same latitude as Hawaii, renowned for its rich landscape of hills and water, abundant life, and natural resources for everyone's enjoyment.. Kenting National Park is located at the southern tip of Taiwan. With warm climate, pleasant scenery, and easy access, it is one of the most popular resorts, attracting millions of both domestic and foreign tourists every year. The diversified terrain and tropical climate of Kenting have helped breed rich and fertile vegetation ranging from upland to coast with a full variety of living species.close

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by biomei – posted on Sep 3, 2006

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This is my 3d trip to Oxford, and I must say, it has become quite cosmopolitan for such a small city. The plus side is that there are plenty of fine dining options, cocktail bars and chic night clubs. That is, for me, also the down side. The Oxford of cheap student eats, crowded pubs and bicycles...more This is my 3d trip to Oxford, and I must say, it has become quite cosmopolitan for such a small city. The plus side is that there are plenty of fine dining options, cocktail bars and chic night clubs. That is, for me, also the down side. The Oxford of cheap student eats, crowded pubs and bicycles crowding every patch of pavement seems to have disappeared. One can go anywhere in the world to any large city and enjoy those high-end and gourmet establishments. So, for me, the changing face of Oxford means that the unique Oxford with decades - no, centuries - of a very special University atmos seems to have disappeared. And that was a great disappointment.close

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by aarghla – posted on Aug 31, 2006

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NIce town with a wonderful ambience. Probably has gained a lot of fans because of it being the backdrop for several scenes in the Harry Potter movies. But aside from that just by itself splendid in its gothic architecture, connected to dozens if not hundreds of interesting stories and historical...more NIce town with a wonderful ambience. Probably has gained a lot of fans because of it being the backdrop for several scenes in the Harry Potter movies. But aside from that just by itself splendid in its gothic architecture, connected to dozens if not hundreds of interesting stories and historical eventsclose

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by Ak7888 – posted on Aug 18, 2006

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