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Speculating on what could have been or what might be while drinking is as old as crying into your beer. But in Berlin, they've put a new twist on a timeless favorite.

Brokers Bier Börse
The Brokers Bier Bar in Berlin has brought new meaning to the stock exchange, making supply and demand fun again. Drink prices are displayed on electronic scoreboards and prices fluctuate depending on the demand which means that a soda may be more expensive than a beer. When the bell rings, prices are set back to their retail price so cut in line broker-style and get those drinks while you can. Schiffbauerdamm 8, 10117 Berlin Tel: 3087 2293.

Reading Corner
With so many travel books being published, we thought we would give you a list of the books we’ve recently enjoyed.

If you think you know all about Britain and its strange pastimes, read “True Brits: A Tour of 21st Century Britain in All Its Bog-Snorkelling, Gurning and Cheese-Rolling Glory” by J.R. Daeschner. Coming out in March 2005, this book is a very funny and enterntaining account of an American living in the U.K. who discovers the joys of shin kicking and pope burning among other things. He’s interviewed many experts in these activities and others and has posted some videos. Check out the website at www.truebrits.tv.

For a fix of travelogues, pick up Stephen Ausherman’s “Restless Tribes,” an inspiring anthology of personal travel essays from 1989 to 2003. Stephen Ausherman recently received two Awards of Excellence in the North American Travel Journalists Association's 2004 competition for Best Travel Book (Restless Tribes) and Best Online Travel Article (The Road to Drumcree in storySouth.com, which also appears in Restless Tribes).

Chicago-bound travelers, take a look at Lake Claremont Press’s fourth edition of “A Native’s Guide to Chicago.” Full of unusual and mostly free or inexpensive things to do, everyone can find something they like in this guidebook.

Walking Tours in SF
If you find yourself wanting to learn more about San Francisco without breaking the bank, consider the free tours offered by the city's library at www.sfcityguides.org. You can also get to tour the city with a local for free if you stay in a Joie de Vivre hotel. For more information, call 415.248.5927 or e-mail greetings@jdvhospitality.com.

Driveaway
Reading Peter Loftsgordon’s article on how to travel the US cheaply may have gotten the wanderlust bug going. So, if you’re ready to go but don’t have enough cash to buy a car, you may want to check out Auto Driveaway Company. If you’re 23 or older with a valid driver's license (foreign travelers also need a passport with valid exit visa), you can drive a car from your location to another for free. You will receive the first full tank of gasoline, a certain number of days and an appropriate amount of miles to complete your trip!

Moroccan Summer
ASTVS is looking for volunteers to help out from July 1 to July 21, 2005.

The program offers three options volunteers can choose from: teach English or French to adults and children; organize activities for children; paint schools in the area.

The cost is 150 euros and includes accommodations and meals. To apply, send the information below to associationastvs@hotmail.com.

Name, address, country, date of birth, nationality, telephone, e-mail, study or profession, work experience, mother language, other languages spoken, project of preference, why you want to do volunteer work in Morocco, why you chose this project, and if you have any travel experience.

For more information, contact program manager Marjolijn Wannet.

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	Speculating on what could have been or what might be while drinking is as old as crying into your beer. But in Berlin, they've put a new twist on a timeless favorite. Brokers Bier Börse The Brokers Bier Bar in Berlin has brought new meaning to the stock exchange, making supply and demand fun again. Drink prices are displayed on electronic scoreboards and prices fluctuate depending on the demand which means that a soda may be more expensive than a beer. When the bell rings, prices are set back to their retail price so cut in line broker-style and get those drinks while you can. Schiffbauerdamm 8, 10117 Berlin Tel: 3087 2293. Reading Corner With so many travel books being published, we thought we would give you a list of the books we’ve recently enjoyed. If you think you know all about Britain and its strange pastimes, read “True Brits: A Tour of 21st Century Britain in All Its Bog-Snorkelling, Gurning and Cheese-Rolling Glory” by J.R. Daeschner. Coming out in March 2005, this book is a very funny and enterntaining account of an American living in the U.K. who discovers the joys of shin kicking and pope burning among other things. He’s interviewed many experts in these activities and others and has posted some videos. Check out the website at www.truebrits.tv. For a fix of travelogues, pick up Stephen Ausherman’s “Restless Tribes,” an inspiring anthology of personal travel essays from 1989 to 2003. Stephen Ausherman recently received two Awards of Excellence in the North American Travel Journalists Association's 2004 competition for Best Travel Book (Restless Tribes) and Best Online Travel Article (The Road to Drumcree in storySouth.com, which also appears in Restless Tribes). Chicago-bound travelers, take a look at Lake Claremont Press’s fourth edition of “A Native’s Guide to Chicago.” Full of unusual and mostly free or inexpensive things to do, everyone can find something they like in this guidebook. Walking Tours in SF If you find yourself wanting to learn more about San Francisco without breaking the bank, consider the free tours offered by the city's library at www.sfcityguides.org. You can also get to tour the city with a local for free if you stay in a Joie de Vivre hotel. For more information, call 415.248.5927 or e-mail greetings@jdvhospitality.com.				Driveaway Reading Peter Loftsgordon’s article on how to travel the US cheaply may have gotten the wanderlust bug going. So, if you’re ready to go but don’t have enough cash to buy a car, you may want to check out Auto Driveaway Company. If you’re 23 or older with a valid driver's license (foreign travelers also need a passport with valid exit visa), you can drive a car from your location to another for free. You will receive the first full tank of gasoline, a certain number of days and an appropriate amount of miles to complete your trip! Moroccan Summer ASTVS is looking for volunteers to help out from July 1 to July 21, 2005. The program offers three options volunteers can choose from: teach English or French to adults and children; organize activities for children; paint schools in the area. The cost is 150 euros and includes accommodations and meals. To apply, send the information below to associationastvs@hotmail.com. Name, address, country, date of birth, nationality, telephone, e-mail, study or profession, work experience, mother language, other languages spoken, project of preference, why you want to do volunteer work in Morocco, why you chose this project, and if you have any travel experience. For more information, contact program manager Marjolijn Wannet. Send us the vaguest outline of any newsworthy tidbit you've heard or the link to a story (we'll include your name if we use it), to: editor@insideoutmag.com You can also send news items or press releases the address below: InsideOut Travel 815 Page St. #4 San Francisco, CA 94117 << home
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