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Inside Background
Architecture 
The streets of Durham display both the building design of the tobacco-era south...
Last edited: 30 September 2008
Health & Safety 
Durham is, by no means, the safest city in America.  However, as long as a...
Last edited: 11 July 2006
Recommended Reading 
Heading to Durham, North Carolina you will most likely want one of two things...
Last edited: 30 September 2008
Tourist Board Info 
The official site for the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau is located at...
Last edited: 24 January 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Ever since I spent my first full year there, I've thought that my two favorite...
Last edited: 12 June 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Arriving by Plane You're only option for flying to Durham is to land at...
Last edited: 13 June 2006
Getting Around 
Durham is the type of place that you can't really navigate by foot, nor would...
Last edited: 24 March 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
What's better than visiting a great city is doing so while there is a great...
Last edited: 30 September 2008
Shopping 
With regards to shopping, Durham seems to be a typical mid-sized city.  There...
Last edited: 30 September 2008
Sports & Activities 
Durham is a great town for both participating in and watching sports.  To...
Last edited: 13 June 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
The Durham dining scene features an eclectic range of choices, from Indian to...
Last edited: 12 June 2006
Cheap Eats 
Durham has a few great places for cheap eats, but some stand out in particular...
Last edited: 20 June 2006
Dining with a View 
Durham doesn't really have spectacular natural scenery, so the number of...
Last edited: 20 June 2006
A Gracious Plenty 
A Gracious Plenty is a good place to eat in the RTP area and Durham.  They have...
Last edited: 22 April 2008
Nana's Restaurant 
Web Site: http://www.nanasd...
Last edited: 07 May 2008
Six Plates 
Six Plates Wine Bar is absolutely fabulous!  They are an upscale wine bar...
Last edited: 07 October 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 21 September 2008
Crossing the Border 
For most visitors, a passport and a visa are the two critical documents you...
Last edited: 11 May 2008
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 19 August 2008
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 14 September 2008
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: 15 August 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 29 August 2008
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 02 September 2008
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 30 April 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 18 August 2008
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 05 October 2008
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 28 August 2008
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
Traveling by Car in the US 
The sheer size of the United States, coupled with the lack of one uniting rail...
Last edited: 13 September 2008
Traveling with Infants and Youngsters 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about little ones that may differ from...
Last edited: 15 March 2007
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 14 August 2008
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 10 May 2007
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