European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 26, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Travel tips the roads Highway construction Sites Austria a a t Salzburg North a-7 Between Kornach arid Tref fling a-13 Between Schonberg and Matra Iwald exit. A a a a a Quot a Germany a a-1 Between the. Up Husen Bremen Lahndorf and Bremen he Mellingen exits a-2 Between Hamm and interchange Karmen a-4 interchange Kiln Sud and to in pol i a-5 Between the Jastatt and Baden Baden exits Fernward and interchange Gambach. A-7 interchange Hamburg Northwest. A-8 Between Karlsbad and interchange Karlsruhe. A-9 Between Weissenfels and bad Durrenberg exits a-10 Between Rii Mersdorf and Berlink Ope Hick and Between Berlin Melle Sorf and Rod Ensdorf a-61 Between Ahrweiler and Sinzig a-s1 ludwigs Burg North and ludwigs Burg  a a-52 Between arnhem and Nijm Egen. A. A a. Switzerland a n-2 Between die ten and Belche Tunnel. This is a partial list of major projects Mountain passes closed Austria a Silvetta Timmel Jodh. France a Croix de Fer Gai Bier Glandon Iserman Fetner St Bernhard rest fond la Bonette Italy a still Serkoch for cola i Livigno Switzerlan Albula Furka Grimski Numen in grosser St Bernhard pass san Bernardino Susten limb rail. Gasoline prices prices Are per Utor Lor unleaded super. Austria a 85c Belgium a 87c czech Republic a 66c Croatia a 740 Denmark a 830 England a 70c on the Economy France a 90c-94c Germany a 840-910 on the Economy Greece a 90c Hungary a 83c Italy a 970-990 on the Economy Poland a 510 slovak Republic a 66c Slovenia 51 a Spain a 840 Switzerland a 580-710 Yugoslavia a $1.98. Highway information Telephone numbers listed Are valid for the country named. If calling from another country Check your local Telephone directory for the International Access and country codes England a 0898-500-241 highways traffic in Britain and Europe Royal automobile club. Germany a 01169 highways traffic in Germany Europe Al Gemeiner Deutscher automobile club German language on Italy a 06-4212 or 06-43631 highways traffic in Italy italian automobile club a italian language Only. Source Al Gemeiner Deutscher Aulo Mobil club Munich Germany. Madrid s Plaza mayor is a relaxing place to visit after a Day of cooking lessons. Learn How to a amps Al la by Terence Neilan the new York times q. I am looking for a one week or two week cooking course in Madrid Spain but have been unable to locate one. Can you help a. In Madrid there Are Only two places that would really suit your needs a. A. A. A a restaurants os6 Luis offers a number of courses covering various aspects of Spanish cooking with most classes held three hours a Day. The primary courses lasting 36 hours deaf with Basic and advanced Spanish cuisine. Quot but the school also offers a 51 hour course in regional cuisine a 30-hour pastry making course a 30-hour course in cooking for seasonal fiestas and an eight hour course in preparing cocktails. A knowledge of Spanish would be helpful. The Basic course costs about $218/ the advanced course $327, the pastry making course $254 the regional course $327, the fiesta course $360 and the cocktail class held two hours a Day $120. Classes begin As soon As six or More students sign up. The school is closed in August. For , write or Call Jose Luis Escuela de Host Eleria Samara 153, 28027 Madrid Spain the Telephone number is 91/4070854 or 91/377-2766. To calf from outside Spain dial your International Access code followed by the country code 34. A a Kitchen Bric a Brac store called Ala Bique runs a cooking school under the name of Escueta Juan. Altamira. The courses Are Shorter than at restaurants cd so Luis but courses can be combined. Ninety minute courses costing about $43 a person Are Given on How to select prepare and enjoy coffees. The school also offers 4vi-hour courses taught in 30-minute segments and costing $ 134, in preparing simple Span ish meals for summer. A a a a the preparation of desserts and appetizers is taught i n a four hour format costing $135. For children and teen Gers there is a special 90-minute course costing $67. Other courses cover Spring cooking with seasonal conserves and liquors seafood and menus for the season s fiestas with prices ranging from $102 to $135. There is a sign up fee of $25. The instructors Are Spanish and an by Paul Lasley and Elizabeth Harryman up travel writers you know the feeling. You re in a strange City. You hop in a cab and you just sense that something is wrong. The Driver does t khow where your hotel is or even How to get downtown. A the More you travel the More you realize that hailing a cab should be safer and easier than it is. Bad driving Lack of knowledge and even dirty taxis Are common complaints of frequent travellers. There Are some things you can do to even the Odds that your next cab ride will be uneventful a make sure you get into a cab that s licensed. Bandit or Quot Gypsy Quot cabs prowl Many cities. Watch for a medallions or official markings on your taxi. A Don t get into the cab unless there is a meter and the Driver  License is plainly displayed. Make a note of the. Number. Many safety experts recommend making some comment to let the Driver know in interpreter is provided. Ala Bique is closed in july August and september with new courses usually starting the first week of  schedule Call or write Ala Bique . Cade de la Encarnacion 2, 28013 Madrid Spain the Telephone number is 91/547-8827 or 91/559-7858, and the fax number is 91/559-7802. To Call from outside Spain dial your International Access code followed by the country code 34. Q. / believe there is a bus that goes from London to Barcelona Spain with an overnight Stop in France. Do you know about it a. Julia Tours of Barcelona operates a bus service that leave London s Victoria coach station mondays wednesdays and saturdays at 10 30 . It arrives in Barcelona with no overnight Stop in France the next morning at 10 15. The one Way Price is about and the Cost of life ferry from Dover England to Calais France is included. Details can be obtained from Julia Tours. The Telephone number is a 3/490-4000. To Call from outside Spain dial your International Access code followed by the country code 34. _ always use your head too when Jointers 1a cab you be noticed the number a make sure the Driver turns the meter on   Flat fare that you be agreed upon in Advance. A when travelling in another j country carry the name of your hotel and destination written in the local language to show a Driver who May not speak English. Of course in London you never have to worry. Official London cab Drivers Are the Best in the world. They undergo rigorous training and take a stringent examination to guarantee they know How to get you to your destination by the shortest and cheapest route �?T$8 a a o s1 n 1a a v f a a c 24 stripes Magazine May 26, 1994