Epinions Recent Reviews for Marechal_Ney

Six Bridges on the Danube

Sat, 24 Nov 2001 11:52:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Marechal_Ney - Though I knew very well that it had been years since the collapse of the Iron Curtain, nothing prepared me for how westernized Budapest actually is in the present day. The only remnant of Communism I could immediately distinguish was the rather large...

Ideal for casual users with a free USB port

Wed, 21 Nov 2001 14:51:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Marechal_Ney - As far as scanners go, this one should more than meet the needs of users who adapt it to any non-professional application. I acquired the Mustek 1200 UB just over a year ago (costing about $45, though this is a vague estimate, since it came bundled with...

Warfare at its worst

Sun, 18 Nov 2001 11:22:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Marechal_Ney - Stalingrad can be regarded as the turning point in World War II. It was here that Hitler's Wehrmacht lost the initiative in the invasion of Russia. From Stalingrad onwards, the German forces on the Eastern Front were beaten and in full retreat, all the...

Switzerland at its best - the Berner Oberland

Fri, 2 Nov 2001 11:11:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Marechal_Ney - Definitely the best stop on my recently completed European tour, the Berner Oberland region can probably be labeled among the best that Switzerland has to offer. Having lived in the country for some nine years, I reserve the right to fully justify this...

Functionality over usability

Wed, 31 Oct 2001 09:37:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Marechal_Ney - After a year’s Vodafone contract, equipped with a trusty Nokia 3210, I upgraded to a Siemens C35i. The main feature that initially attracted me to the phone was, of course, WAP Internet capabilities.

Several months into my ownership, I must...

Peak season is THE time to go!

Tue, 30 Oct 2001 11:28:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Marechal_Ney - We arrived at the station ready for further adventures, scorning the advice of the Information Desk employee who recommended we take a Vaporetto (water bus) around to our youth hostel, which was situated on the island of Giudecca, south of the Venice...

Amistad - a true epic

Wed, 13 Jun 2001 19:01:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Marechal_Ney - The movie is based on a historical 1839 legal battle which took place in the United States, after a group of slaves took control of a small ship, "La Amistad", and ended up on the shores of the New World, instead of their homes in Africa. The movie...

A beautiful, "off the beaten track" travel destination

Mon, 4 Jun 2001 07:34:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Marechal_Ney - The Philippines is a rather curious archipelago in the South China Sea, comprising an interesting, idiosyncratic mix of cultures that hold a special charm for many. Magellan discovered the islands in 1521, and since then, despite the subsequent death of...

A very pleasant surprise

Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:15:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Marechal_Ney -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

It was the solar eclipse that summer of 1999, and my two traveling companions insisted on journeying to Austria in order to see it. Rather than waste time and money, and eventually witness...

11am mugging at Central Station...well, almost.

Wed, 15 Nov 2000 13:05:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Marechal_Ney -
Review Topic: Practical Information

Having lived about 30 kilometers from Amsterdam for over four years, the red light district no longer has that magic appeal that it does for tourists. We would often, quite innocently,...

Epic or flop?

Sun, 12 Nov 2000 20:11:45 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Marechal_Ney -

This 1971 film, named after the climactic 1815 battle, has been described by some as an “epic”. Thousands of extras were used to portray the massive battle, most of them Soviet troops. This turned out to be quite convenient, for the Soviets were...

Brussels and Waterloo - underrated by many.

Fri, 10 Nov 2000 12:16:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Marechal_Ney -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

The Dutch tend to feel a distinct superiority over their southern neighbors. Being half-Dutch, I felt that my August 1999 stay in Brussels would be profoundly unimpressive,...

KLM does Holland proud

Thu, 9 Nov 2000 11:42:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Marechal_Ney - I have flown KLM frequently over the past ten years or so, and have in all that time yet to be truly dissatisfied with its performance. Their frequent flyer program with NorthWest is top-class, easy to use and involves a minimum of hassle. My family...

Renting scooters in Rome - wicked fun!

Thu, 9 Nov 2000 09:28:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Marechal_Ney -
Review Topic: Entertainment

Finding ourselves in Rome in August 1999, and having been there two weeks ago to see all the usual stuff, we decided to do something more daring. Cobra, the proprietor of our youth hostel, soon got...

Invalides and Napoleon's tomb

Wed, 8 Nov 2000 22:04:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Marechal_Ney -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

Despite the numerous streets and locations named after Napoleon I (or after people related to him), his tomb is usually not regarded as a prime attraction of Paris. This is a pity, because...

Pompeii - at long last.

Wed, 8 Nov 2000 20:16:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Marechal_Ney -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

I had first studied Pompeii in second grade. The disaster of AD 79 stayed in the back of my mind all these long years, yet I never entertained any real expectation of ever going there. As...

Best wargame ever!

Wed, 8 Nov 2000 05:55:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Marechal_Ney -

Having bought this about two years ago, I can still honestly say that it is the best game in my possession. I know there have been the two sequels in this series, but both of them deviated somewhat from CC2's game engine. CC3, for instance, is...

Nokia 3210 GSM Cellular Phone: Durable and water-resistant!

Wed, 8 Nov 2000 04:10:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Marechal_Ney - A year ago, I signed my first mobile phone contract, which included ownership of a Nokia 3210. Now, as I have already renewed my contract and am on the verge of receiving a new, more advanced Siemens phone, I would like to take this opportunity to write...

A tribute to Thorin and Co., etc

Wed, 8 Nov 2000 02:28:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Marechal_Ney - If I had to choose, I would pick "The Hobbit" as one of my favorite all-time classics, above any of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Exquisitely written, in a humorous, light-hearted tone, it tells a wondrous story of Bilbo Baggins,...

Nothing To Lose? Think again.

Wed, 8 Nov 2000 00:45:51 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Marechal_Ney - Captivated by the possibility of 24/7 free internet with no call charges, and negligible (5.00/month) line rental, we as a house of six students decided to take NTL up on its offer. We decided to have six separate phone lines in our house, to be used...