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# Nilaveli

Nilaveli is a village 14 km north of Trincomalee in northeastern Sri Lanka.

## Get in

The nearest train station is in Trincomalee. Taking a Tuk Tuk or Taxi should be around 2700 Rs. (Pickme fare, but you might be able to negotiate the same price with the drivers at the train station) and will take about 25 minutes.

## Get around

The village is very compact and therefore walkable. There is a military base separating the village from the area around the Nilaveli Beach Hotel. To get from one side to the other you have to take a rickshaw or walk along the main road to Trincomalee (beachside is restricted too).

## Do

* 8.7218381.204331 Pigeon Island. until 17:00. A snorkelling trip to Pigeon Island is a must. There are local boats leaving to the island frequently. Snorkelling is a great way to see the abundant sea life such as turtles, colourful boxerfish or black tip reef sharks. Be careful not to hurt the still living corals. Booking the same trip with one of the diving shops around Nilaveli will likely cost more, but you'll have more time on the island as well as better equipment. 19,000 Rs. (updated Aug 2024)

## Eat

Most of the guest houses or hotels also have their own restaurant, so finding something to eat is not a problem.

## Drink

Very few restaurants will offer alcohol (except the one at the beach).

## Sleep

* 8.7060881.188381 Nilaveli Beach Hotel. Great 4-star hotel nestled right in front of Nilaveli Beach.
* H&U Guesthouse. budget guesthouse next to Anilana and Nilaveli Beach Hotel with very nice owners. You can stay there and walk to Anilana's great beach area, buy something at the bar (when you walk in from the beach the bar is to your right just before you enter the pool area) and enjoy their nice atmosphere all day long. Pigeon Island trips start right at the beach (Rs.2100 entry fee, Rs.600 equipment, Rs.1800 per boat). The fan rooms are Rs.4000 with breakfast which will seem too much when you see them, but bang for the buck is quite low in Nilaveli.
* 8.6948681.192012 Shahira Hotel, 10th Milepost, ☏ +94 76 804 7291. Decent prices for clean rooms. Nice owner who tells you all about the tsunami in 2004.

## Go next

* Trincomalee
# Nikolaevsk-on-Amur

Nikolayevsk-on-Amur$^{[deadlink]}$ (Russian: Никол'аевск-на-Амуре, neeh-koh-LAH-yeffsk nah ah-MOOH-reh) is a town in the Russian Far East, the industrial center of Khabarovsk Krai. The city is interesting for its complicated history. It was a capital of the Russian Far East in the 19th century.

## Understand

It is the oldest port city in the east of Russia, and the administrative center of the Nikolaevsky district of the Khabarovsk Territory.
The town's population is 25,000 people.

## Get in

By plane or big-wheel jeep from Khabarovsk.

### By plane

The local airport UHNN (UHNN), accepts aircraft up to the second class inclusive, helicopters of all types. The operator of the airport is Khabarovsk Airlines. 8 flights a week from Khabarovsk, and there are flights from Ayan, Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Nelkan, Okhotsk, Herpuchi, Chumikan.

### By bus

Khabarovsk - De-Kastri - Nikolaevsk-on-Amur (to Podgorny). Daily. Travel time is about 20 hours.

### By car

Highway 08A-10 Selikhino - Nikolaevsk-on-Amur. It starts from the right turn of the 08A-1 Khabarovsk - Komsomolsk-on-Amur highway at 339 km. The length of the road is about 597 km, the surface is mainly unpaved. The road is passable all year round for all types of transport (excluding specific bad weather and natural disasters).
The city is on the left bank of the Amur, there is no bridge across the river, so to enter the city (or exit), you will have to use a river ferry plying through the Amur (Podgornoye village).

### By ship

In the summer, from May 25 to October 1, the Meteor hydrofoil operates along the route: Komsomolsk-on-Amur - Nikolaevsk-on-Amur.

## See

* Nikolaev-on-Amur Municipal Museum of Local Lore, ul. 27A.
* Center of national culture of indigenous small-numbered peoples of the North, ul. Sovetskaya 69
There are several dozen different monuments around the city, reflecting the difficult history of the city.

## Sleep

* Hotel North, ul. Siberian 117 (Lenin square). (Jan 2018)
* Hotel Julia, ul. Soviet 113. (Jan 2018)
# Niland

Niland is a small town near the Salton Sea.

## Get in

Niland is located on California Highway 111 about 40 miles (64 km) north of Interstate 8 in Calexico and 58 miles (93 km) south of Interstate 10 in Indio.

## See

* Mud volcanoes. Southwest of Niland at the intersection of Schrimpf Rd. and Wister Rd. To reach from Niland, go south about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) on Highway 111 to Schrimpf Road, Turn right onto Schrimpf (note: Schrimpf and Wister are graded dirt roads but are well maintained and should be passable by all passenger cars). Go west for 3.4 miles (5.5 km) on Schrimpf Rd. to Wister Rd. Turn right onto Wister Rd. The mud volcanoes will be in a dirt field on the right side of Wister Rd. (Note: Wister Rd. may also be signed as Davis Rd.) Here, CO$_2$ gas bubbling up through mud has created mud volcanoes ranging from a few inches high to more than 8 feet (2.4 m) tall. Activity in the various vents range from slowly seeping mud to whistling tubes to mud being thrown vigorously into the air. Bubbling pools and mudpots are also found in this field.

## Eat

There is a Mexican restaurant and a grocery store.

## Go next

* Slab City - Located a few miles northeast of Niland, Slab City is a remote corner of the desert built on the foundations (slabs) of the former World War II US Marine Camp Dunlap. It is home to permanent and itinerant residents consisting of snow birds, artists, military veterans, anarchists, neo-libertarians and others living in motorhomes and camping trailers who have formed an informal off-grid community. Salvation Mountain, a brightly colored religious artwork that covers an entire hillside, is the most prominent of many artistic works that visitors will encounter while driving through the area.
# Nilai

Nilai is a town situated in the northern part of the Negeri Sembilan border bordering Selangor.

## Understand

Nilai contains a number of private and government colleges and universities; among these, the University Sain Islam, Puteri Nursing College and Manipal International University.

## Buy

Nilai is popular as a shopping town or centre.
* Nilai 3 Shopping Centre. You will find Textile and carpet wholesalers and manufacturers.
* Nilai Square.
* Mydin. Malaysian superstore with local and imported products.
* Giant Hypermarket. superstore and department store.
* Tesco Hypermarket. grocery and general merchandise.

## See

* Nilai Public Park (Taman Awam Nilai)
* Nilai Square (Dataran Nilai)

## Sleep

* KK HOTEL Nilai 3, ☏ +60 16-330 8045. rate RM84.80 for Deluxe Room with attached Bathroom..

## Go next

* Nilai is known for being a transit stop to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
* Other nearby major towns:
** Kajang
** Seremban
# Niles

There is more than one place called Niles:

### United States of America

* Niles (Illinois) — a town in Illinois
* Niles (Michigan) — a town in Michigan
# Merzig

Merzig is in Saarland.

## Get in
### By train

Merzig has two rail stations on the Saarstrecke that runs between Saarbrücken and Trier.

### By bus

SaarLuxBus $^{[deadlink]}$ links Merzig with Luxembourg City every hour, taking 1:20 hours.

### By car

Merzig is just off the A8 about 45 km northwest of Saarbrücken.

## See

* 49.465156.620851 $^{[deadlink]}$ Besseringen B-Werk. completely preserved fortification part of the World War II German defensive "Siegfried Line" ("Westwall").
* 49.4454576.6433722 $^{[deadlink]}$ Feinmechanisches Museum Fellenbergmühle (Museum of Precision Engineering), Marienstraße 34.
* 49.4433116.6421213 St. Peter's Church (Sankt Peter Merzig), Propsteistraße 1.

## Eat

* 49.4411716.6153591 Kaminklause, Merziger Str. 48, ☏ +49 6861 938696.
* 49.443246.6280292 Saarfürst Merziger Brauhaus (am Yachthafen), Saarwiesenring 6, ☏ +49 6861 791635.

## Drink

* Zum Kleinen König, Trierer Str. 31. Pub/bar (updated Oct 2016)

## Sleep

* 49.4420166.6357461 $^{[deadlink]}$ Hotel Merll-Rieff, Schankstraße 25, ☏ +49 6861 939520.
* 49.4391736.6351612 Hotel Roemer, Schankstraße 2, ☏ +49 6861 93390.

## Go next

* Mettlach
* Saarlouis
* Schengen
# Meru

Meru is in the Southern Rift Valley region of Kenya. It is located on the north-eastern slopes of Mount Kenya massif.
The town consists of two main parts: central Meru, and junction town, which grew in the north, around the junction of B6 and the road to Maua.

## Get in

There are minivans from
* Nanyuki (1½ hours) Ksh300 for a 14 seat minivan.
* Embu (2 hours).
* Nairobi (5 hours) Ksh700 for a 11 seat minivan.
* Isiolo (1½ hours).
* Airkenya Express fly from Wilson Airport Nairobi to the small Meru airport.

## Get around

As this is a small town, you can walk to most places. Or if you prefer, there are motorbike taxis.

## See

* 0.0475937.650731 National Museums of Kenya-Meru Museum, ☏ +254 20 3742131. Local lore, e.g. axe weapons, houses, gender-based traditions, etc. (updated Apr 2022)

## Buy
### Banks & ATMs

* Cooperative Bank, Embu - Meru Highway. 24-hour ATM. Mastercard/Visa card ATM. no withdrawal fee for overseas cards.. (updated Jun 2023)

### Malls & supermarkets

* Mathai Supermarket. 7AM-8:30PM. (updated Jun 2023)
* Khetias Supermarket, Embu-Meru Highway. 7AM-9PM. lower prices.. (updated Jun 2023)
* Naivas Supermarket, Meru Green park shopping mall. 8am-8PM. (updated Jun 2023)
* Magunas Downtown Supermarket. 8AM-7:30PM. has two stores in Meru. (updated Jun 2023)
* Mega cash & carry. 8am-8pm. has two stores in Meru,. (updated Jun 2023)
* Meru Greenwood Park Shopping mall (city center.), ☏ +254 700123456, info@merugeenwood.com. 8am-8pm. a new large shopping mall in Meru. (updated Jun 2023)

## Eat

* KFC Meru, Meru Greenwood park shopping mall. 9am-8pm. large chicken & chips ksh420. (updated Jun 2023)

## Sleep

* 0.0476537.655831 Stemuki Guesthouse (Tom Mboya and Kirkukuri Road, opposite Absa bank). Big guest house with lots of floors. Bar + simple cafe onsite. Single/double rooms with own hot water bathroom. free wifi Ksh 1000. (updated Jun 2023)
* Ntugi Hotel, Kirukuri Road (city center). Check-in: 11am, check-out: 10am. clean rooms with own hot water bathroom. tv. free wifi. 700/1000. (updated Jun 2023)
* Becca Hotel Bed and Breakfast, Kirukurl Street (city centre near Absa Bank), ☏ +254 713 297 223, +254 732 297 223, thebeccahotel@gmail.com. Check-in: 11am, check-out: 11am. Very clean single/double rooms each with their hot water bathroom. free Wi-Fi, TV and a free all-you-can-eat breakfast. 1700/300. (updated Jun 2023)

## Go next

* Embu
* Nanyuki
# Satellite Beach

Satellite Beach is a city in Brevard County, Florida.

## Get in
### By car

Two major causeways lead to the Satellite Beach area. One is the FL-404, or Pineda Causeway, which leads to South Patrick Shores north of Satellite Beach. Eau Gallie Boulevard leads from Eau Gallie (Melbourne) to Indian Harbour Beach south of Satellite Beach. A third causeway follows a barrier island parallel to Satellite Beach from Pineda Causeway to the southern side of Satellite Beach, where it connects to the southern end of the town.

## See

* 28.1833-80.61181 Samsons Island, S Patrick Dr, ☏ +1 321 773-6458. 1–3PM. Free boat trip at 1PM. (updated Jul 2021)

## Do

The primary attraction in Satellite Beach is the beach, which continues north and south of the city following the eastern shoreline. The Intracoastal Waterway on the west side of Satellite Beach is a popular destination for cruising on small craft.
* 28.1943-80.59441 Hightower Beach Park, 815 FL-A1A, ☏ +1 321 773-6458. 9AM–dusk. (updated Jun 2020)
* 28.1679-80.58792 Pelican Beach Park, 1525 FL-A1A, ☏ +1 321 773-6458. 9AM–dusk. (updated Jul 2021)

## Eat

* 28.1737-80.59031 Da Kine Deigo's Insane Burritos, 1360 Hwy A1A, ☏ +1 321 779-8226. M–Sa 11AM-9PM Su noon-8PM. This beach side place is an awesome example of the local surf culture. Hit the beach and then drop in for a fun outdoor atmosphere and a good Spanish-inspired meal. The insane burritos, Barney Bowls, and spiced carrots and pot mac, are delicious and inexpensive. $5- $10/person.
* 28.1741-80.59022 Cibelli's Pizza Republic, 1356 FL-A1A, ☏ +1 321 777-3339, cibellispizzarepublic@gmail.com. (updated Jul 2021)

## Sleep

* 28.1792-80.59071 Las Olas Satellite Beach, 1215 FL-A1A, ☏ +1 321 777-3224, beaches@beachclubs.com. (updated Jul 2021)
* 28.18-80.59082 Seamark, 1195 FL-A1A, ☏ +1 321 773-4202, seamarkcondos@bellsouth.net. (updated Jun 2020)

## Go next

* Melbourne is the main city in the area, centered on the mainland two bridges west of Satellite Beach.
* Cocoa Beach is to the north of the base. Farther north is Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center.
# Satipo

Satipo, the capital of the province of the same name, is in the Junín Region of the Peruvian Amazon.

## Understand

Spanish and Quechua are the most used languages, although the former is more widespread. You may also speak English with people who provide tourist services such as tourist guides, staff travel agencies and lodging establishments but the language may not be very high.
In Satipo there are banks including a Banco de Crédito and a Banco de la Nación. There is also a hospital.

## Get in
### By plane

There is a modern airport (with asphalt runway) in Mazamari district.

### By road

Direct buses from Lima (10 hours). Most leave from La Victoria district.
By car from Lima (8 hours).
From Lima one can take a bus or train to Huancayo or a bus to Tarma or La Merced then onwards to Satipo.
Bus or taxi from Atalaya.
To and from elsewhere in the province there are "combis" (cheap van buses) and private vehicles (most expensive but faster) that connect Satipo with most settlements. Always ask for prices before agreeing to the trip.

## Get around

Within Satipo the most common form of transportation are motorcycle taxis (moto-taxi). It is recommended to use older drivers as there are also many young drivers without a licence.

## Go next

* Atalaya - By road and by boat, less than 1 day.
* La Merced - Road.
* Pichanaki - Road.
* Puerto Ocopa - By road, less than 1 day.
# Satara

Satara is a city in South Maharashtra.

## Get in
### By car

Satara is on NH 48. Its well connected by road with adjacent cities. It's about 120 km from Pune, about 130 km from Kolhapur , 100 km from Sangli and 730 km from Bangalore. There is a railway station at Satara maintained by Indian railways on Dharwad- Pune route.

## See

* 17.67236173.9953891 Ajinkyatara (The Impregnable Star). Ajinkyatara is a (prominent) fort on one of the seven mountains surrounding Satara. (updated Jun 2023)
* 17.6834474.00272 Char Bhinti. A memorial in Satara honoring Rango Bapuji Gupte. This memorial is located on a hill offering a view of the city on one side and Ajinkyatara Fort on the other.
* 17.72016173.8227923 Kaas Plateau (Kaas Valley of Flowers). A UNESCO World Heritage (Biodiversity) site famous for wildflowers.
* 17.6852774.025424 Natraj Mandir. A replica of the original in Tamil Nadu built in the 1980s. This temple for Sri Nataraja has several towers and four gateways as well as several shrines (temples) within the complex.
* 17.5879374.050215 Pateshwar. About 10 km from Satara city in the village Degav, the place of God Mahadev. Place is surrounded by around 300,000 pindis (sacred stones or tree stumps).
* 17.64956373.9121686 Sajjan Gadh (Sajjangad - Fort of Good people). This is 18 km from the city. Not only is it a fort and the final resting place of Sant Ramdas; it is a pilgrimage site
* 17.59662273.8458287 Thoseghar Waterfalls. Approximately 20 km from the city, this is a popular attraction with a picnic area and a platform for viewing the falls.
* Yavteshwar (in Kadi). The place where big hill areas are located and also Aajinkya Tara fort, Thoseghar Waterfall and a wind energy-making hill which is famous nationally. The Yavteshwar Mahadev Temple, a Shiva temple, is more than 800 years old. (updated Jan 2020)

## Buy

Kandhi Pedhe

## Eat

Satari Kandi Pedhe. Satari Special Missal. Kanase Dhabha Special Non-Veg. Maratha Khanawal Special Non-Veg. Gokul Dhaba-Paathkhal Matha-Special Chicken Handi. Jalsagar Hotel-Medha Road-Special Fish Delicacies.

## Drink

Sugarcane juice, Mango juice, Buttermilk and flavoured milk.

## Sleep

Hotel options for stay are Preeti Executive, Hotel Sreeman, Hotel Radhika Palace, Hotel Sitara, Hotel Mahindra Executive.
* 17.68726474.0057891 Hotel Maharaja Regency, Hotel Maharaja Regency, 174, Shivaji Circle, Powai Naka, Shivaji Circle, Karanje Turf Satara, ☏ +91 7400317262, booking.hotelmaharajaregency@gmail.com. Check-in: 1PM, check-out: 11AM. ₹999. (updated Jan 2020)

## Go next

* Sangli
* Kolhapur
* Belgaum
* Bijapur
* Karwar
* Amboli
# Sathing Phra

Sathing Phra (สทิงพระ) is a town on the Southern Gulf Coast, Thailand.

## See

* Khu Khut Waterfowl Park (Tha-le Sap Songkhla Wildlife Refuge, อุทยานนกน้ำคูขุด-เขตห้ามล่าสัตว์ป่าทะเลสาปสงขลา), Moo 4, Khu Khut (On Rte 4083, 3km from the highway into the park), ☏ +66 74 397042. Established as a wildlife refuge in 1976, covering an area of 36,894 hectares (91,166 acres) in both Songkhla and Phatthalung Provinces. This waterfowl park is part of Tha-le Sap Songkhla or Songkhla Lake. The survey undertaken by the Royal Forestry Department discovered 44 bird families, 137 genus, and 219 species of avian. The best time to view the birds is from Dec-Mar. Boats are provided by the park office at 150 baht an hour.
* Wat Cha Thing Phra (วัดจะทิ้งพระ) (Moo 4, about 200m from the district office). Established in 1999. This temple has several ancient ruins from the Srivijaya Period such as Chedi Phra Maha That, Wihan Phra Phutthasaiyat (reclining Buddha), and the bell tower.
* Wat Pha Kho (Wat Ratchapraditsathan วัดพะโคะหรือวัดราชประดิษาน) (Moo 6, Chumphon, on Khao Phatthasing, about 48 km from Songkhla, on the Songkhla-Sathing Phra Hwy). This temple was the seat of Somdet Pha Kho or Luang Pho Thuat Yiap Nam Tha-le Chuet, the most revered monk in the south. It was said that one day, a pirate ship sailed along the coast and saw Somdet Pha Kho walking. The pirates docked and kidnapped him. But the ship did not sail very far before it stopped with no apparent reason and had to anchor there for several days until they ran out of freshwater. Somdet Pha Kho took pity on them so he put his left foot in the sea, making it sparkle and turn into freshwater. The pirates became faithful, asked for his pardon, and took him ashore. From then on the people started to pay homage to the monk.

## Sleep

* Khu Khut Waterfowl Park (อุทยานนกน้ำคูขุด), ☏ +66 74 397042. 6 rooms. 300-400 baht.
* Sathing Pura Resort (สทิงปุระรีสอร์ท), 42/1 Moo 2 Tambon Bo Dan, ☏ +66 74 458338-40. 12 rooms. 280-550 baht.
# Noord

Noord is in the northern part of the Caribbean island of Aruba.

## Get in
### By car

Drive along Route 1 north to Noord.

### By bus

Take Arubus routes 7A, 7B, 10A, 10B, 10C to Noord.

## See

* The Roman Catholic Church, Santa Ana was built in 1776, and represented the most important religious meeting location after the Alto Vista Chapel. Santa Ana was rebuilt in 1831, 1886 and 1916. The church altar is solid oak, hand carved and built in neo-gothic style.
* 12.575942-70.0109061 Alto Vista Chapel. (updated Nov 2017)
* 12.561537-70.0483332 Bubali Bird Sanctuary. Over 80 species of migratory birds reside in the sanctuary. Get the best view of the birds, by using the observation tower. (updated Feb 2022)

## Do

* The beach at Noord is relaxing and peaceful.
* Children's Carnival Parade is usually in February.
* Aruba Adventures offers land and ocean activities in Noord including sailing, snorkeling and party boats.
* Rancho La Ponerosa is a ranch with quality horses and trails.
* Golf: Tierra del Sol Resort is on the north cape towards the lighthouse. The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, and is 6811 yards, par 71. Aruba International Pro-AM Golf Tournament is played here.

## Eat

* Grocery shops can be found on Noord Road.
* 12.56886-70.0394431 The Old Cunucu House Restaurant, Palm Beach 150, ☏ +297 586 1666. Serves local Aruba foods in a real countryside cottage. (updated Apr 2022)

## Drink

* Cafe De Pijp is an Irish pub with Karaoke sports, darts and cable television.

## Sleep

* 12.56535-70.0393931 Aruba Happy Rentals, Route 3 5a, Noord, Aruba, ☏ +297 586 2662. (updated Feb 2022)
* Coconut Inn
* Pauline's Apartments
* Boardwalk Vacation Retreat
# Noordoewer

Noordoewer is a settlement in the ǁKaras Region of Namibia.

## Do

* River rafting – several companies offer rafting tours of the Orange River

## Sleep

* -28.74417.6171 Orange River Lodge, Noordoewer (At the B1 National Road, next to the petrol station). B&B and restaurant, contrary to the name not directly situated at the river. The rooms all have aircons. This is important as the place can be very hot at times, and regularly over 40 C. Doesn't look very promising from the outside but the food is not bad, and the outdoor tables as well as the rooms are in a nice, shady garden. Lunch 90 N$, kids' menue 60 N$. (updated Feb 2018)
* -28.717.5342 Amanzi Trails, At the shore of the Orange River (Leave Noordoewer towards Aussenkehr on the C13. Turn left after about 10 km, the place is signposted.). Beautiful campsite with huge plots in a park-like setting. Overlanders welcome. No dogs. You can bring your own boat if it is not motorised, no extra charge. No Wi-Fi and proud of it ("Talk to each other!") but there is ordinary cell phone reception from nearby Noordoewer. Camping 150 N$, kids 90 N$, some reduction for the few unshaded places. Canoe hire 200 N$ per day. (updated Feb 2018)

## Go next

* Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
* Karasburg
* Vioolsdrif, across the bridge in South Africa
* Springbok, South Africa
# Tidaholm

Tidaholm is a city and the seat of Tidaholm Municipality in Västergötland, Sweden, with 7,920 inhabitants in 2005.

## Get around
### By taxi

* TaxiKurir Tidaholm, ☏ +46 502 144 90. Smart phone app offers address based routing and calculates price according to them. (updated Aug 2020)

## Stay safe

Tidaholm is a very safe city and crime is very rare, although there is still petty crime and if you are elderly you should try and avoid walking alone at night.