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# Lochbuie

Lochbuie (Locha Buidhe, yellow loch) is a tiny settlement on Mull in the Scottish Inner Hebrides. It's in a small fertile patch amid boggy rocky uplands, miles from anywhere. The population might be a couple of dozen, outnumbered 1000 to 1 by the midges.

## Get in

       "We came without any difficulty, at evening, to Lochbuy, where we found a true Highland Laird, rough and haughty, and tenacious of his dignity; who, hearing my name, inquired whether I was of the Johnstons of Glencroe, or of Ardnamurchan." - Samuel Johnson and Boswell visited in 1773.
You need a car, or to be a keen cyclist: Lochbuie is 20 miles from Craignure down a long lonely lane with no public transport.

## Get around

The village sights are all within a short walk.

## See

* 56.3558-5.85861 Moy Castle, Lochbuie PA62 6AA. Remains of a 15th-century tower, abandoned in 1752. The structure is unsafe so you can't go inside. It was the location for the 1945 Powell-Pressburger film I know where I'm going. (updated May 2022)
* 56.3583-5.8582 Lochbuie Stone Circle is a well preserved prehistoric stone circle. It's within the grounds of Lochbuie House but you can walk to it via a boggy path. The house was built in the 18th century and once hosted Johnson and Boswell; it's private.
* St Kilda's is the small chapel, built 1876; Episcopal (Anglican) services are occasionally still held here.
* 56.351-5.8683 Eilean Mòr is the tidal island that shelters the village. It's just rough grazing but has views.
* 56.3452-5.84234 Maclaine Mausoleum is reached by a two-mile hike south of the village. It's medieval but re-built in 1864.

## Do

* The best beach is Laggan Sands, east of the tidal island. Walk south along them to visit the MacLaine clan mausoleum.

## Buy

* The Old Post Office has food essentials.

## Eat

* 56.356226-5.8734091 Old Post Office, ☏ +44 1680 814153, flora@dobhrancroft.co.uk. Daily 9AM-5PM. Small cafe. They also deliver ready-cooked meals, see online menu, but they need a week's notice. (updated May 2019)

## Drink

Bring your own.

## Sleep

* Camping is only permitted above the beach just beyond the Old Post Office; no caravans.
* Lochbuie Self-Catering cottages (by road junction near Moy Castle). Kathleen Cottage and Mabel Cottage are run by Lochbuie House. (updated May 2019)

## Connect

You might just about get a signal on Vodafone outdoors, but not on O2, EE or Three, as of May 2020.

## Go next

The only road leads back to the junction with A849 at Inverlussa. Turn east for Craignure and Tobermory, or west to Fionnphort for the short crossing to Iona.
# Lock Haven

Lock Haven is a city in the Pennsylvania Wilds. The city is the county seat of Clinton County.

## Get in

From the east: follow Interstate 80 west to the Lock Haven exit. Head north on 220 for seven miles.
From the west: follow Interstate 80 east to the Lock Haven exit. Head north on 220 for seven miles.
From the north: follow US 220-South to Lock Haven.
From the south: follow Interstate 99/US 220-North to Lock Haven.

## Get around

Get into a car and drive, or ride your bicycle anywhere in the town. If you have a boat, you can push off into the West Branch Susquehanna River.

## See

Beautiful fall foliage, high mountain peaks, and Amish farm country are all within 10 minutes of Lock Haven.
* Piper Aviation Museum, 1 Piper Way, ☏ +1 570-748-8283. M-F 9AM-4PM, Sa 10AM-4PM, Su noon-4PM. Exhibits about the history of the Piper Aircraft company, as well as a collection of a dozen or so planes, all located on the grounds of the former Piper headquarters and factory. $6.

## Do

Check out Avenue 209 Coffee House, with live music and open mic night. Then visit Lock Haven University. End your day with a drink at Uncle Albert's tavern, or the Hangar 9.

## Eat

Texas Hotdogs, or pizza from Checkers.

## Drink

16-oz Stegmaier's for a dollar all day every day at the Hangar 9!
# Lochristi

Lochristi is a residential town of 22,000 inhabitants in East Flanders, known for its horticulture.

## Get in
### By car

The main road is N70 Ghent-Antwerp. The E17 motorway Ghent-Antwerp has an exit in Beervelde.

## Do
### Events

* Tuindagen (Garden days) (Beervelde castle park). A big yearly outdoor fair about all things garden related.

## Drink

* 51.0801623.8822811 Feestpaleis, Toleindestraat 20 (Beervelde), ☏ +32 9 355 52 39. Sa & Su night until 2:00. Medium size dance club in a stylish building in the village of Beervelde. Average age Sat 20-40, Sun 35-50. Music: pop and dance. Entrance €12.

## Go next

Lochristi is close to Ghent.
# Loches

Loches is a town in Centre-Val de Loire in France.

## Understand

Located at the heart of the Loire Valley, land of many castles, the charming town of Loches is classed as one of the most beautiful sites in France ("Plus Beaux Détours de France") and a "Town of Art and History". This citadel town, whose story goes back a thousand years, has an amazing medieval castle within its walls. With its paved streets, Tuffeau stone façades and intertwined roofs, it's a delightful place to stroll around.
* Tourist information (Place de la Marne, next to the train station), ☏ +33 2 47 91 82 82, info@loches-valdeloire.com. Open from Monday to Saturday. (updated Oct 2021)

## Get in
### By train or bus

Around 10 buses or trains link Loches from Tours everyday. The journey takes around one hour. More information on the SNCF website.

### By car

Driving from Tours takes around 45 minutes on the D943 road.

## Go around

The best way to go around the city is on foot. However, you need to be aware of the many uphill and downhill streets.
Riding a bike might be a little tricky as most of the city-center streets are cobbed roads.
You could also go for a ride on the touristic train (5 times a day from June to September, more information at the Tourist Office).

## See

The town lies at the foot of the rocky eminence on which stands the Château de Loches, the castle of the Anjou family, surrounded by an outer wall 13 ft (4 m) thick, and consisting of the old collegiate church of St Ours, the royal lodge and the donjon.
* The church of St Ours dates from the tenth century to the twelfth century; among its distinguishing features are the huge stone pyramids surmounting the nave and the beautiful carving of the west door. It contains the tomb of Agnès Sorel.
* The royal lodge, built by Charles VII of France and once used as the subprefecture, contains the oratory of Anne of Brittany. It was here on 11 May 1429 that Joan of Arc arrived, fresh from her historic victory at Orleans, to meet the king.
* The donjon includes, besides the ruined keep (12th century), the Martelet, celebrated as the prison of Lodovico Sforza, Duke of Milan, who died there in 1508, and the Tour Ronde, built by Louis XI of France and containing the famous iron cages in which state prisoners, including according to a story now discredited, the inventor Cardinal Balue, were confined.
# Lockhart

Lockhart is in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia with a population of 818 (2016).

## Understand

Lockhart is called Verandah Town because of the large number of intact shop verandahs along Green Street.

## Get in

The journey is approximately 42 mins with no traffic from Wagga. There's no buses or trains that run here, so your only way to get here is by car. From Wagga, just head west onto A20 until Collingullie. From Collingullie, head south west onto Lockhart road until Lockhart. The road is pretty straightforward, with little winding curves.

## See

* -35.2204146.71361 Greens Gunyah Museum, 45 Urana St, ☏ +61 2 6920 5674.

## Do

* Explore the Galore Hill Nature Reserve about 15km north of the town.
* "Antiques under the Verandahs" held in March each year.

## Eat

* Bluebird Cafe, 104 Green St, ☏ +61 2 6920 5559. 10AM-6PM.

## Sleep

* The Lockhart Caravan Park, 162 Green St (320m west of the Post Office), ☏ +61 458 205 303.
* Commercial Hotel, 111 Green St, ☏ +61 2 6920 5109.
# Shari

Shari (斜里町) is a town on the northern coast of Hokkaido, Japan.

## Understand

Shari is east of Abashiri and west of Shiretoko National Park. In fact, the village of Utoro, a part of this area, is one of the two gateways to the national park.
* 44.068948144.9905851 Utoro & Shirietokku Michi no Eki (Roadside rest area) (斜里町道の駅うとろ・シリエトク), Utoro Nishi 186-8, Shari (on Highway 334 in central Utoro, a few hundred meters SW of the major hotels), ☏ +81 152 22-5000. This rest area has a gift shop, visitor desk with maps and information, and large parking lot. If you're headed into Shiretoko National Park, it would be better to go to the park visitor center, but if you're wandering through Utoro, this is a good starting point.
* 43.91175144.6641942 Michi no Eki Shari (道の駅しゃり), 本町３７ (1 block NE of JR Shiretokoshari Station.), ☏ +81 152 26-8888. Information daily 09:00-19:00, restrooms 24 hr. This small rest area is located in downtown Shari. Though quiet in the evening, it is a useful information stop during the day.

### Tourist information site

The local tourist association has a Japanese-only guide site.

## Get in

Shari can be reached by car, bus, or train. That being said, having a car once you're in Shari is highly desirable, so renting one in Abashiri is a reasonable idea.

## Get around

Traveling by car is recommended. It is also not uncommon to see bicyclists and motorcyclists.

## See

* 44.038194144.9353611 Oshinkoshin Waterfalls (Japanese: オシンコシンの滝 Oshinkoshin no taki; Ainuic: オ・シュンク・ウㇱ) (By the roadside on the way to the hostel.). A more ordinary but still impressive set of waterfalls.

## Do

Utoro, a seaside village with hotels, seafood, and onsen, is the main attraction in this area.

## Sleep

* 44.0703144.993561 Shiretoko Noble Hotel (知床ノーブルホテル), 3 Utoro Higashi, Shari (2 minutes walk from Utoro Bus Terminal), ☏ +81 152 22-5211. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 10:00. New hotel with good seafood served in its restaurant. Room with 2 meals ¥8500.

## Go next

* Visit Abashiri and see its icebergs and prison museum.
* Go hiking in Shiretoko National Park, famous for Mt. Rausu and its large bear population.
# Sharon

There is more than one place called Sharon:

### Israel

* Sharon (Israel) - a region in Israel, the coastal plain north of Tel Aviv, south of the Carmel Range.

### United States of America

* Sharon (Connecticut) - A town in Connecticut.
* Sharon (Kansas) - A town in Kansas.
* Sharon (Massachusetts) - A town in Massachusetts.
* Sharon (New Hampshire) - A town in New Hampshire.
* Sharon (New York) - A town in New York.
* Sharon (North Dakota) - A town in North Dakota.
* Sharon (Pennsylvania) - A town in Pennsylvania.
* Sharon (South Carolina) - A town in South Carolina.
* Sharon (Vermont) - A town in Vermont.
* Sharon (West Virginia) - A town in West Virginia.
* Sharon (Wisconsin) - A town in Wisconsin.
# Sharon (Connecticut)

Sharon is a town in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut.

## Understand

Sharon was populated by Native Americans for quite a long time before it was settled by colonists of European extraction in 1739. It is a wealthy township with much natural beauty and many old, very well-kept mansions. It is a bit quieter than neighboring Kent.

## Get in
### By car

The north-south Federal Route 7 hugs the west bank of the Housatonic River at the eastern boundary of the township. The roads that intersect at the center of town are the roughly north-south State Route 41 and State Route 4 (343 across the New York State line), which is most nearly southeast-northwest and connects the town with Amenia, New York. State Route 361 (same number in New York) continues further north and goes to Millerton, New York.

## Get around

You will need a vehicle to get around town.

## Do
### Parks and nature preserves

There are several parks and nature preserves, including:
* Housatonic Meadows Park.
* Housatonic State Forest.
* Sharon Audubon Center, 325 Cornwall Bridge Road (Route 4), ☏ +1 860 364-0520. Raptor Center and Trails: open dawn to dusk. Visitor Center and Nature Store open: Tuesday through Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm. Closed Mondays and major holidays.. Includes two lovely ponds (the marshier Ford Pond and the clearer, larger Bog Meadow Pond), a garden, a center for rescued raptors, and a museum/center for rescued animals and gift shop. Some of the paths, such as the one that hugs Bog Meadow Pond may be muddy, possibly impassible after a rain, and buggy (it's a good idea to use some insect repellent before hiking). The grounds are home to a wide variety of wildlife. You can get trail maps without extra charge at the Visitor Center or look at one on their website. Trail fees: $3/person, $1.50 for seniors, $1.50 for children and free for members of National Audubon Society and friends of the Sharon Audubon Center.

### Golf

* Sharon Country Club, 2 Golf Rd, ☏ +1 860-364-5964, fax: +1 860-364-5935. 9-hole regulation course.

## Go next

* Kent
* Amenia, New York
* Cornwall
* Canaan
* Millerton, New York
* Torrington
# Sharda Valley

Sharda Valley is in Azad Kashmir of Pakistan.

## Understand
### History

Before Pakistan's conversion to Islam, Kashmir was known as Sharada, which derives from Shardha, name of the Hindu goddess Saraswati. Sharda takes its name from this origin.

### Landscape

Exemplifies the topography of the lesser Himalayas, with deep valleys and tall mountains, and subject to high elevation montane climate features. Two dominant peaks overlook the valley named Sharda and Nardi after the legendary princesses Sharda and Narda. Moreover, this is where the confluence of the Neelum and Surgan Nullah Rivers is located.

### Flora and fauna

Seasonal wildflowers and grasses.

### Climate

Largely temperate and alpine due to the elevation.

## Get in

Driving the Neelum Valley Road from Muzaffarabad is the primary way to get here, although taking the Jalkhad-Sharda Road from Hwy N15 is another route in. Also, a track over the Noori Nar Pass connects the Sharda Valley to the Kaghan Valley.

## Get around

Walking and driving. Some hiking may be required to see remote sites.

## See

Cross the photogenic Sharda Bridge which is perhaps what people associate more than anything with this special place.
* 34.792174.19011 Sharada Peeth (Sharada Temple). A famous temple and Hindu pilgrimage site, dedicated to Sharadha, the Hindu goddess of learning. Here the Sharada script was devised in the 9th century, and a library established that has been used by such philosophers as Aadhi Shankaracharya and Ramanujacharya from the 9th and 12th centuries, respectively. The Sharda Valley was a place for Buddhist and Hindu learning for many years. (updated Aug 2020)

## Do

Hiking over Surgan pass. Hiking to Maidaan Village. Hiking to Kishan Ghati (another Hindu relic above the Sharda Bridge).

## Eat

Deira Kashmir Hotel and Restaurant

## Sleep

* 34.795374.18741 Deira Kashmir Hotel and Restaurant, Neelum Valley Road (it's very close to the suspension bridge over the Neelum River so it shouldn't be hard to miss). Hotel and restaurant. (updated Aug 2020)

### Backcountry
## Stay safe

It's very close to the border with India so be mindful of border concerns. In 2019, there was some Indian shelling of a school in the Neelum Valley (the corridor leading up to Sharda Valley), and the area is still on edge despite this going on for years. Another issue to be concerned about is the condition of the Neelum Valley Road - it is dirt or rutted in places and subject to washouts, with sheer dropoffs into the river. One source recommended a 4X4 or at least a guide.
# Shardlow

Shardlow is a village in Derbyshire.

## Understand

A small village with plenty of places for good beer and meal.
The most complete surviving canal village in Britain. It was an important late 18th century river port for the transshipment of goods to and from the River Trent to the Trent and Mersey Canal.

## Get in

6 miles south east of Derby on the B5010 (old A6), easy to reach by car from the A50 and M1.

## See

Most of the old canal budling are now in private hands as homes or businesses. Simple park up near the heritage centre and take a walk along the canal tow path.
* 52.868191-1.3452791 $^{[deadlink]}$ Shardlow Heritage Centre. old warehouse, built in the 1770s is leased from Mansfield Brewery who completely refurbished and equipped it at their own expense as a museum for the village

## Eat

* 52.867809-1.3461261 The Clock Warehouse. Pub in what was an old mill and canal warehouse.
* 52.868845-1.3516852 Tandoori Nights, 134 London Road, ☏ +44 1332 853383.

## Drink

* 52.870574-1.3405911 The Malt Shovel Inn, 49 The Wharf, ☏ +44 1332 792066.
* 52.868025-1.342572 Navigation Inn, 143 London Road, ☏ +44 1332 792918.
* 52.869577-1.3564913 The Dog & Duck, London Road, ☏ +44 1332 792224.
* 52.870619-1.3397434 $^{[deadlink]}$ The New Inn, 61 The Wharf, ☏ +44 1332 793330.

## Sleep

* 52.867996-1.3440891 Holden House B and B, 1 Canal Bank, ☏ +44 1332 792379.
* 52.86742-1.3353772 Shardlow Marina & Caravan Park, ☏ +44 1332 792832.

## Connect

As of March 2024, Shardlow and its approach roads have 4G from O2 and Vodafone, and 5G from EE and Three.

## Go next

* Castle Donington
* Derby
# Schoonhoven

Schoonhoven is a small town in the Dutch province of South Holland.

## Understand

Formerly the town was famous for its silver, hence its nickname Zilverstad ("Silver City"). The town is well worth visiting because of its many well-preserved medieval buildings.
* 51.9471654.8523151 VVV Schoonhoven (Tourist office), Kazerneplein 4, info@zilvermuseum.nl. Tu-Fr 11:00-17:00, Sa,Su 12:00-17:00. (updated Jun 2016)

## Get in
### By bus

* Bus 197 from Gouda
* Bus 195 from Rotterdam or Utrecht
Check with 9292.nl for detailed directions.

## Get around

Walking or using a bike is the easiest way to travel in Schoonhoven. Distances are short, and everything is close to wherever you are.

## See

145 buildings in the town are listed in the Netherland's Rijksmonument list.
* 51.9462414.8510781 Grote of Bartholomeüskerk. A 13th century church. (updated Jun 2016)
* 51.946134.8503992 Weeshuis. A former orphanage built in the 19th century. (updated Jun 2016)
* 51.9452874.8520733 Stadhuis (Town Hall). Originally 15th-century building with 50 bell carillon. (updated Jun 2016)
* 51.9468974.8515854 Waag (Weigh House). Built in 1617 and extended in 1758. Since 1971 it has housed a restaurant. (updated Jun 2016)
* 51.9470564.852025 Nederlands Zilvermuseum (Silver Museum), Kazerneplein 4. Tu-Sa 11.00-17.00, Su 12.00-17.00. €8. (updated Jun 2016)
* 51.9444294.8521056 Edelambachtshuis (former granary). Now contains a collection of jewelry spanning a few centuries. (updated Jun 2016)
* 51.9440934.8479537 Watertoren (Water tower). Built in 1901, now hosts yet another zilvergalerie. (updated Jun 2016)
* 51.9457364.8506068 Stadskorenpakhuis. A former 16th century granary. (updated Jun 2016)
* 51.9473584.85319 Doelenhuis. 18th century building. (updated Jun 2016)
* 51.9444344.85210510 Synagoge. A former synagogue — It was built in the 19th-century. (updated Jun 2016)
* 51.9431064.85288311 Veerpoort. The 17th century gates. (updated Jun 2016)

## Sleep

* 51.9430134.8499921 Hotel Belvedère, Lekdijk West 4, ☏ +31 182 325222. Located in the historic city centre of Schoonhoven. €80 for a single room, €110 for a double room.
* 52.0022954.773512 Hotel Over de Brug, Ad en Vic Versteeg, Veerlaan 1, 2851 BV, Haastrecht (take Provincialeweg West (N288) from Gouda), ☏ +31 182 501210, +31 182 501415. This traditional hotel on the River IJssel, is about 5 km from Gouda, in the small town of Haastrecht. It's an easy cycle to Gouda. There is a pub/restaurant. Free Wi-Fi and parking. Double €67, single €40.
# Schoemanskloof

Schoemanskloof (or Schoemans Kloof) is situated in the province of Mpumalanga, South Africa.

## Understand

It is an all year round destination to visit with winter dropping to 4°C and summer reaching a high of 40°C.
The area is rich in history and outdoor activities to explore. The Schoemanskloof pass has been nominated as one of the most beautiful passes to drive in South Africa.

## See

* -25.39557230.5631081 Wolwekrans Eco Lodge, Wolwekrans Eco Lodge,Portion 6&7 Sterkspruit (N4 To Mbombela), ☏ +27 79 037 0651, bookings@wolwekrans.com. 8AM-5PM. Eco self-catering lodge. R1250 per night. (updated Oct 2015)
* -25.4483930.711582 Montrose Falls (just east of junction of Hwy 4 and R539). A waterfall falling over brown sandstone cliffs that you can see between Mbombela and Schoemanskloof along Route 4. Trail may be a little difficult to find. (updated Aug 2020)

## Go next

* Mbombela
# Schongau

There's more than one place called Schongau:

### Germany

* Schongau (Germany) - a town in Bavaria

### Switzerland

* Schongau (Switzerland) - a commune in Lucerne
# Schulenburg

Schulenburg is a city in Fayette County in the Post Oak Savannah region of Texas. It bills itself as halfway to everywhere, since it's halfway between Houston and San Antonio on I-10 and halfway from Austin to Victoria north-south.

## Eat

* 29.69522-96.90311 Oakridge Smokehouse, ☏ +1 979 743-3372, toll-free: +1-800-320-5766. 5:30AM – 9:00PM every day. The Oakridge reflects Schulenburg's dual German-Texan heritage. The sign out front is written in crooked hillbilly script with the sub-title, "COME AS U R AND BRING MA N' PA!" but on a nearby billboard is a content-looking Bavarian with liederhosen and a bottlebrush mustache. Inside is a buffet with fried chicken, barbecued ribs, sauerbraten and various wurst; the menu also has local German favorites alongside catfish and hushpuppies. A nice general store with jerky by the pound and German pastries rounds out the fun. $8.
# Woodstock (Illinois)

Woodstock is a city in Illinois. It is in McHenry County on the eastern edge of the Kishwaukee Valley as the north branch of the river rises right to the south of the city. Its early history was very much influenced by its location on the railroads. Its downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods developed prior to World War II, making it an older, more established community than many others in Chicagoland. Visitors can see many examples of late Victorian architecture to the immediate west and south of the downtown. The outskirts of the community, especially along US 14 and IL 47, feature modern single-family homes.

## Get in

Woodstock is served by the Metra / Union Pacific Northwest Line$^{[deadlink]}$. Woodstock is the second to last stop on the line. The train station is not staffed. Metra tickets are available at no additional charge on the train if departing from Woodstock. The train station has a coffee shop (Trax Depot). Train ride time from downtown Chicago is approximately 1 hr 30 min.
Major highways are US Highway 14 and State Highway 120 and 47. Woodstock is 13 miles (approximately 25 minutes) north of Interstate 90 (Huntley exit).
* 42.317-88.44761 Woodstock railway station, 90 Church St. (updated Jul 2021)

## Get around

The historic downtown area is easy to walk around.
Pace Bus route 808 (+1 847 364-PACE) is used by commuters between Harvard, Woodstock and Crystal Lake. There is no service M-F between 9:05AM and 2:05PM. Service stops after 5:30PM in Woodstock.

## See

Woodstock's historic square attracts visitors year-round. The cobblestone streets that form the Square are filled with shops and boutiques. The Woodstock Square Park hosts the Woodstock City Band for Wednesday evening concerts in the summer. Other festivals and events on the Square include Fair Diddley (May); Jazz Fest, Folk Festival, Groundhog Days, and DC Cobb's Main Street Musicfest (June).

## Do

* 42.331111-88.4477781 The Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St, ☏ +1 815 338-4212, operahouse@woodstockil.gov.

## Eat

* Ethereal Confections, 140 Cass St., ☏ +1 815-687-0320.
* Woodstock Public House, 101 Johnson St., ☏ +1 815-337-6060.
* DC Cobbs, 226 Main St.. Gourmet burgers and 24 craft beers on tap. Live music on the weekends.

## Drink

Benton Street just off the Square (across from the train station) has a row of 6 bars including DC Cobbs, the Cabin, and Benton Street Tap.

## Connect

* Woodstock Chamber of Commerce, +1 815 338-2436 (fax +1 815 334-2927).