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# Kirov Oblast

Kirov Oblast (Russian: Ки́ровская о́бласть KEE-ruhf-skuh-yuh OH-bluhst') is a region in the Upper Volga, bordering Nizhny Novgorod Oblast to the southwest, Kostroma Oblast to the west, Vologda Oblast to the northwest, Arkhangelsk Oblast and Komi Republic to the north, Perm Krai to the northeast, Udmurtia to the southeast, and Mari El to the south.

## Cities

* 58.649.651 Kirov — the region's capital and principal city, on the Trans-Siberian Railway; it has sights to see, but is not very distinctive
* 58.5550.0166672 Kirovo-Chepetsk — the region's only other city, besides the capital, is a small industrial city and not a tourist destination
* 58.30888948.3480563 Kotelnich — a large town on the Trans-Siberian Railway with a cathedral; a good base for any expeditions off into the Nurgush Nature Reserve
* 60.73722247.5891674 Lalsk — a small, quiet, historic town with an excellent 18th-19th century architectural heritage
* 58.40333351.1303615 Zuevka — small town with a memorial museum to the great Russian painter Viktor Vasnetsov, who was born in this area
* 56.2551.2833336 Sosnovka — small city in the south of the oblast, and centre of the timber and rope manufacturing industry

## Other destinations

* 58.01206148.4566281 Nurgush Nature Reserve

## Understand

Kirov Oblast is probably about as close as you can get to a Russian version of the American "flyover state." The few sites of much interest to a tourist are in the capital, Kirov, but most Trans-Siberian Railway passengers will probably skip even that. If you ever get to the city, note that Kirov is home to traditional Dymkovo toys.

## Talk

See Russian phrasebook.

## Get in
### By air

The most important airport in the region is 58.50333349.3483331 Pobedilovo Airport (KVX).

### By train

Trains depart daily for Kirov from Moscow and take about 18 hours.
The Trans-Siberian Railway stops at Kotelnich, Kirov, and Zuevka (from west to east).

## Go next

The next major stops on the Trans-Siberian Railway are Galich, Kostroma Oblast to the west and Glazov, Udmurtia to the east.
# Palmetto (Florida)

Palmetto is a city in Manatee County. Destinations in nearby Ellenton are also included within this article.

## See

* 27.5333-82.53331 Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park, 3708 Patten Avenue, ☏ +1 941 723-4536. 8AM to sunset.
* 27.5653-82.59282 Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site, 955 Bayshore Drive, Terra Ceia, ☏ +1 941 723-4536. 8AM to sunset.
* 27.5125-82.56383 Palmetto Estuary Preserve (directly north of the Hernando de Soto Bridge; abuts the Manatee River). A 20-acre preserve, ecological restoration of the area was done by the Tampa-based Ecosphere Restoration Institute and in 2002 it was awarded Environmental Project of the Year by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. In 2016 a 50-kilowatt solar canopy was constructed at the park. (updated Jul 2020)

## Eat

* 27.5289-82.50541 Woody's River Roo, 5717 18th St East, ☏ +1 941 722-2391. (updated Jul 2020)
* Riverhouse Waterfront, 995 Riverside Dr, ☏ +1 941 729-0616. Su 9AM–9PM, M–Th 11:30AM–9PM, F 11:30AM–10PM, Sa 9AM–10PM. (updated Nov 2021)

## Sleep

* 27.5324-82.50461 Hampton Inn Ellenton/Bradenton, 5810 20th Court East, ☏ +1 941 721-4000. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Jul 2020)

## Go next

* Bradenton
# Palmira

Palmira is a city of some 300,000 in Valle del Cauca, known as the "Agricultural Capital of Colombia."

## See

* 3.52722-76.300611 Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary (Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Rosario del Palmar). Palmira's stunning cathedral and city symbol is on the main square next to City Hall, dating back to 1724. (updated Mar 2022)
* 3.5266-76.28722 Municipal Forest. (updated Mar 2022)
* 3.5274-76.300853 Old City Hall (Antigua Alcaldía). Beautiful Republican building on Parque Bolívar. (updated Mar 2022)
* 3.47571-76.192214 Reserva Natural Nirvana (Southeast of the city (up a rough road)), ☏ +57 310 8432826. A mountain nature reserve established on a former coffee plantation, filled with nature trails. Has a nice restaurant. (updated Mar 2022)
* 3.52714-76.304765 Río Claro Rail Station (Bosque Municipal). Another beautiful old building, now a museum. (updated Mar 2022)
# Palmyra (disambiguation)

There's more than one place called Palmyra:

### Australia

* Palmyra - a suburb of Perth in Western Australia

### Oceania

* Palmyra Atoll - an uninhabited atoll in the Northern Line Islands

### Syria

* Palmyra - a city in Syria

### United States of America

* Palmyra (Ohio) - a township in Portage County, Northeast Ohio
* Palmyra (New York) - a township in Wayne County, central New York
* Palmyra (New Jersey)
# Palmerston Island

Palmerston Island is a coral atoll which includes five small island groups. It is one of the Southern Cook Islands. It has no airstrip; access is by sea only. It is famed for its hospitality to yachts, and is sometimes compared to Pitcairn Island as they are both remote islands supporting small English-speaking populations.

## Get in

Most visitors arrive by private yacht, and the island sees about a dozen visiting boats a year. There are supply boats that arrive two or three times a year. You could probably arrange to travel on one of these but bear in mind you would be stuck until the next one arrives.
It is generally best to arrive during the daytime. The islanders can then see you approach and will invariably scramble to be the first one to meet you offshore in one of their boats. You will need the assistance of the islanders if you intend to anchor inside the lagoon as the passage is narrow and quite treacherous.
There is a telephone service to Palmerston and it would probably be a good idea to call before arriving. Often the islanders will want specific goods or people brought over and they will be very grateful to you if you can oblige, particularly if you are able to pick up their mail from the Rarotonga post office.

## Talk

English is universally spoken, with a distinctive West Country accent. This is the legacy of William Marsters, the original settler of Palmerston, who populated the island with the assistance of his three Polynesian wives. The current generation of Islanders are his descendants.

## See and do

There is plentiful fishing in the lagoon and amongst the islands. There are also many islands in the various groups that are beautiful and well worth exploring.
No visit is complete without a game of volleyball with the islanders.

## Sleep

By custom, the family that first greets you will offer you a homestay at their house. If you are looking for a resort hotel, you are decidedly in the wrong place!

## Stay safe

Sailing conditions are rough at the best of times. Monsoon and hurricane seasons can be extremely wild. Do not attempt to navigate to Palmerston unless you are an accomplished sailor.

## Respect

The Palmerston Islanders are honest, hardworking and dedicated people. They have great respect for their religion and traditions; however, they are not morbidly religious and enjoy a good party as much as the next man.
The islands are remote, and the telephone service provides its only link with the outside world. If you visit you should try to bring some gifts. Petrol is appreciated, and reading material and fruit are always eagerly received.
As with any small community, there is tension between the three main family groups. As a visitor you should take care to avoid any gratuitous comments relating to the internal politics of the islanders.
# Palmetto

There is more than one place called Palmetto:

### United States of America

* Palmetto (Florida) - A town in Florida.
* Palmetto (Georgia) - A town in Georgia.
* Palmetto (Louisiana) - A town in Louisiana.

## See also

* South Carolina, "The Palmetto State"
# Palmetto Bay

Palmetto Bay is a suburban community located in Florida, a few miles south of Downtown Miami.

## Get in

Old Cutler Road, a scenic route, runs through Palmetto Bay. With thick canopies and numerous attractions, it proves much nicer than freeways, and is recommended for this type of excursion.

## Get around

See Miami-Dade_County#Get_around

## See

* 25.6217-80.30311 Deering Estate, 7895 SW 152nd St. Historic waterfront property off Old Cutler. Notable for its two 1920s-era homes, in Colonial and Mediterranean styles. Gorgeous views of Biscayne Bay, as well as acres of (restricted access) forests. There is an intact plane crash site exists in the wilderness, and Chicken Key (island popular with kayakers) a mile off the coast.
* 25.6102-80.309322 Thalatta Estate, 17301 Old Cutler Rd. A beautiful, old building designed in a stunning Italian style. Grounds include fountains and waterfront views.
* 25.608-80.318593 Bill Sadowski Park and Nature Preserve, 17555 SW 79th Ave. A good place for nature hiking and has weekly stargazing on Saturdays.
* 25.61165-80.39774 Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St (public bus 151 only goes to the zoo on weekends, on weekdays the zoo offers free transporation from a nearby public bus stop), ☏ +1 305 251-0400, zoomiami@miamidade.gov. 10AM-5PM. Largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida. It houses over 1,200 wild animals and is a free range zoo. Its climate allows it to keep a wide variety of animals from Asia, Australia and Africa like no other zoo in the country. $23/adult, $19/child. (updated Nov 2023)

## Do

* 25.5955-80.3581 Sky Zone Cutler Bay. - in Cutler Bay

## Buy

* 25.6445-80.33821 The Falls, 8888 Howard Dr (in Kendall), ☏ +1 305-255-4570. M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su noon-7PM. Shops including Brooks Brothers and Pottery Barn adorn this mall and its tropical waterfalls.
# Pennsauken

Pennsauken is a township in Camden County, New Jersey.

## Get in

* 39.9781-75.06231 Pennsauken Transit Center. (updated Mar 2021)

## See

* 39.9733-75.01811 Burrough-Dover House, 9201 Burrough Dover Ln. Colonial Quaker farmhouse, built in 1710. The house is maintained by Pennsauken Historical Society and includes a small museum and nature trails. (updated Mar 2021)
# Penn Yan

Penn Yan is in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

## Buy

* 42.5752-77.0371 The Windmill Farm & Craft Market, 3900 Route 14A (5 miles S of village near Hobson Rd), ☏ +1 315 536-3032. Sa 8AM-4:30PM (through Dec 12). Get a jump on holiday shopping at The Windmill, where local artisans (including Mennonites) ply their wares. Free.

## Eat

* 42.6612-77.05241 Penn Yan Diner, 131 E Elm St, ☏ +1 315 536-6004. Tu-Sa 7AM-7PM, Su 7AM-1PM.

## Sleep

* 42.6562-77.05461 Best Western Vineyard Inn and Suites, 142 Lake Street, toll-free: +1-800-823-0612. Spacious accommodations and vacation packages.
* 42.6569-77.05492 Finger Lakes Premier Properties - Keuka/Seneca Lake, 142 Lake Street, toll-free: +1-888-414-LAKE (5253). Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Finger Lakes vacation rentals (mini-weeks, full weeks, extended stays) and real estate. Specializing in lake front properties.
# Pennsville

Pennsville is in Salem County, in the Delaware River Region of New Jersey.

## Get in

By car. You are not far from Route 95 nor from the Delaware Memorial Bridge.

## See

* The ships go up and down the Delaware River.
* Church Landing Road - site where Swedish settlers used to launch their small boats on Sundays to trek across the Delaware River to go to church in Delaware. At the one end of the road is the Church Landing Farmhouse Museum, open Sundays, Wednesdays, and by appointment.
* The location of the old Riverview Beach Park, now a town picnic area with a beautiful view of the river.
* Nearby Fort Mott State Park, part of a coastal defense system protecting the Delaware River.
* The lighthouse and Union Cemetery at Finn's Point.

## Do

The Riverview Beach Park location is now owned and operated as a park by the Pennsville Township. Many different gatherings and celebrations for the local community are held there each year. The most well-known is the Septemberfest Celebration that occurs on a Saturday near the beginning of September each year and includes food, rides, music and a wonderful fireworks display as soon as it gets dark.

## Eat

* Roman Pantry, 447 Harding Highway, ☏ +1 856 299-5257. See where Bruce Willis comes for his subs when he visits "The Grove".
* Italian Kitchen, 339 N. Hook Road, ☏ +1 856 678-2098. Owned and operated by the DiMarco family. Enjoy authentic food from the towns of Valle Soprana and Valle San Giovanni in the Abruzzo Region of lovely Italy. Mangia!
* A cone at the custard stand.

## Sleep

There are 3 or 4 motels right near the Delaware Memorial Bridge including a Hampton Inn at the foot of the bridge. Accommodations is not difficult to find here most of the time. Another is the Holiday Inn Express which is off exit 2B from 295 or the Penns Grove/Deepwater Exit (Exit 1) from the turnpike.

## Go next

* Visit nearby Penns Grove$^{[deadlink]}$ and you will be equally impressed with what you see.
* Visit the nearby Cowtown Rodeo (you got that right!) only five miles from the Grove.
# Maku

Maku is a city in Iranian Azerbaijan.

## Understand

Entering the country at Gürbulak/Bazergan border post from Doğubayazıt in Turkey, this will be the first major Iranian town on your route.

## See

* 39.28944444.4261671 Baqcheh Jooq Palace (7 km northwest of central Maku). Palace situated in a vast garden covering about 11 hectares. It was built at the end of Qajar dynasty under the orders of Iqbal-ol-Saltaneh Makui, one of the commanders of Mozafaredin Shah. It used to be the house of the local governor until 1974. And now it functions as a museum displaying some carpets and local handicrafts.
* Ruins of a fortress are folded into a ledge of the high cliff that towers above the town centre.
* Panj Cheshmeh is a bridge is located 5 km from Maku on the Zangmar River, and is a monument from the Safavid era. This bridge was constructed in order to facilitate communications between Tabriz and Maku, and the surrounding rural areas.

## Do

* Hiking - it is advisable to have a guide or stay within eyesight of the town. Due to its proximity to the Turkish border, it is easy to cross the border unintentionally.
* Rock climbing- There are numerous rock climbing sites at the northern part of the city, some exceeding 200 meters.
# Malabar (Florida)

Malabar, Florida is in Brevard County.

## Understand

Malabar is a small, friendly town with almost 3,000 people.

## Get in
### By car

From State Road 514, which leads into Palm Bay. US-1 goes through the town from north to south, connecting Malabar to towns such as Melbourne, Sebastian, and Titusville.

## Get around

You can rent a car at Melbourne International Airport.

## See

* 28.0027-80.57891 Malabar Scrub Sanctuary, 1400 Marie St (From State Road 514 [known locally as Malabar Road] turn north on Marie Street. Second parking lot on left). Dawn to dusk. Beautiful scrub area protected because of its many endangered species. Free. (updated Jul 2016)

## Do

* 28.0007-80.58311 Malabar Community Park (Malabar Park), Malabar Woods Boulevard (Turn north on Malabar Woods Boulevard from State Road 514). Dawn to Dusk. Place to play sports or jog or exercise or play on a playground! You can get to Malabar Scrub Sanctuary from here through a different entrance. Free. (updated Jul 2016)

## Buy

* 28.0013-80.56651 Nana's House I (Nana's House Malabar Road), 2540 Malabar Rd (Follow directions to Malabar Scrub, but don't turn on Marie. Just past Marie on left), ☏ +1 321-724-5111. Thrift store with clothes that is also a charity. (updated Jul 2016)

## Eat

* 28.0038-80.56451 Malabar Mo's Grill, 2805 Malabar Rd (Just east of the railroad tracks. From exit 173, stay on Malabar Road until the railroad tracks.), ☏ +1 321-725-8374. 10AM-11PM. The local bar & grill. (updated Jul 2016)
* 28.0122-80.56722 Yellow Dog Cafe, 905 U.S. 1 (From Malabar Road, head north. On right), ☏ +1 321 956-3334. (updated Sep 2016)

## Sleep

* 28.0006-80.56291 Camelot RV Park (Camelot), 1600 US Highway 1 (Follow directions to Malabar Mo's Grill, but go all the way to US1 Turn right. about half a mile on US1 south. On west.), ☏ +1 321 724-5396. Check-in: 7AM, check-out: 7PM. (updated Jul 2016)
More accommodation can be found in nearby Palm Bay.

## Go next

* Palm Bay and Melbourne are the main towns in the immediate vicinity.
* U.S. Highway 1 follows the entirety of the U.S. eastern coast, continuing south from Malabar to Miami and the Florida Keys, and north to Maine.
# Makiivka

Makiivka (Russian: Макеевка, Makeyevka, Ukrainian: Макіївка, Makiyivka) is a city of 340,000 people (2021) in Donetsk People's Republic. Makiivka is a leading metallurgical and coal-mining centre of the Donets Basin, with heavy industry and coking plants supporting the local steel and coal industries.

## Understand

Former names: Dmytriivsk, Dmytriyevskyi.
Makiivka and Donetsk are practically a conurbation.
In 1939, the Jewish population of Makiivka was 8,000. Nazis emptied the town of its Jewish population, and executed 369 Jews here.
In 2006, a new synagogue was consecrated in Makiivka after almost 70 years. The house at 51 Lva Tolstogo street serves as a synagogue and as a community center for the Jewish community of Makiiivka's 2,000 members.

## Get in

It is 25 km east of Donetsk.
The city has a main passenger station Makiyivka-Pasazhirska, a railway junction Khanzhonkovo (in the settlement where Aleksandr Khanzhonkov was born), and minor railway stations: Krynichna, Monakhovo, Makeevka-Gruzovaya

## Get around

There are 4 trolley bus routes:
    2 - City center - Main railway station Makeyevka-Passazhirskaja (Makeyevka Passenger)
    3 - City center - Bazhanova settlement
    4 - City center - Daki
    5 - City center - Gornostayevskaya street.
and dozens of bus routes.

## See

* $^{[deadlink]}$ Makeevskiy urban art - museum of local lore (Макеевский городской художественно-краеведческий музей), ul. Lenina, 51/26, ☏ +380 623 26-3382, +380 623 26-2468, museum@makmuseum.dn.ua. Describes nature, ancient and modern history of the region. The exposition is located in 5 rooms. There are exhibits of Neanderthal time, from Scythian period, a large collection of Ukrainian ethnography, collection glassware, nickel silver, pottery, porcelain, glass and copper 19th-20th centuries and also a numismatic collection, in 1600-2000.
* Pioneer Palace (Дворец Пионеров)
* St. George's Cathedral (Свято-Георгиевский собор)
* Northern Park (Парк Северный)
* Park of Vasily Dzharty (Парк им. Василия Джарты)
* Square of glory (Сквер славы)

## Do

* Donetsk Regional Academic Russian Theatre for Young Spectators (Донецкий академический областной русский театр юного зрителя), ul. Lenin, 64, ☏ +380 62 326-4651, maktyz@i.ua.
# Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park is in the Okavango-Chobe of Botswana, adjacent to Nxai Pan National Park.

## Understand

The Makgadikgadi Pans are one of the largest salt pans in the world. The area around the pans was declared a game reserve in 1970, and then expanded and given national park status in 1992.

### Flora and fauna

The pans aren't known for their fauna, but rather their emptiness. Nonetheless, there is wildlife to be found, particularly from June to November. (Outside of this time the animals tend to hang out in nearby Nxai Pan National Park instead.) These include lions, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, zebras, oryx, wildebeests, impalas and springboks. Together with Nxai Pan National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans hosts the largest zebra migration in the world outside of Tanzania. The pans are flamingo breedings grounds.

## Sleep

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park is administered by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP), so camping is only allowed at designated camp sites, which must be booked in advance at the DWNP office in Gaborone or Maun. You will not be permitted into either park without a camp-site reservation, unless you're on an organised tour.
* Kumaga Camp
* Njuca Hills Campsite
# Manawatu

The Manawatu is an area of the lower (southern) North Island of New Zealand. It is centred on the city of Palmerston North and a broad flat river plain, much of which has been formed by the mighty Manawatu river, one of the few rivers in the world to bisect a mountain range.

## Cities

* -40.354911175.6095111 Palmerston North – home to Massey University
* -40.175175.3833332 Bulls
* -40.225175.5653 Feilding
* -40.625175.2833334 Levin
* -40.069167175.3783335 Marton
* -40.5472175.41076 Shannon

## Other destinations

* -39.924175.6231 Vinegar Hill - popular camping ground on the Rangitikei River, which for 30 years has hosted an annual gay and lesbian New Year's Eve party

## Understand

Manawatu is part of the local government region of Manawatu-Wanganui, along with the Whanganui region.

## Get in
### By plane

Palmerston North Airport (PMR)

### By bus

Intercity Coachlines operates NZ's national bus network with daily departures. Tickets can be purchased online or throughout the country at numerous agents including the i-site network.

### By car

State Highways 1 and 3 run through the Manawatu.

### By rail

Occasional rail connections may be possible at Feilding and Levin.

## See

* -39.674175.79391 Taihape Gumboot Statue, 40 State Highway 1. 24 hours daily. (updated Apr 2023)

## Do

Explore nature walks, cycle tracks and conservation areas. The beaches are a rolling playground for the whole family. Swimming, sailing, surfing, and fishing, diving or just lazing the hours away soaking up the sun. The children can discover places to build driftwood shelters.
Levin has a marvellous children's adventure playground, including volleyball court to exhaust their energy and a BBQ area to fuel them up for more fun.
For a bit of nature experience the Manawatu River at Foxton Beach is listed as a Wetland of International Importance. The bird life has to be seen to be believed.
Levin's Murrayfield Clyesdales is another good stop for country food at the cafe, while the kids can feed the farm animals.

## Go next

Kapiti Coast, Whanganui region, Hawke's Bay, or Wairarapa
# Manatee County

Manatee County is in the Tampa Bay Area, a metropolitan area on the Florida West Coast.

## Cities

* 27.483333-82.5833331 Bradenton — main city in the county; on the mainland
* 27.390833-82.6416672 Longboat Key — south of Anna Maria, with beautiful beaches like its northern neighbor
* 27.522222-82.5783333 Palmetto — town across the river from Bradenton

## Other destinations

* 27.513-82.7191 Anna Maria Island — contains the cities of Anna Maria, 27.4951-82.71114 Holmes Beach , and 27.471111-82.6997225 Bradenton Beach

## Get around
### By bus

* Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) serves the south Bay areas of Bradenton, W Bradenton, Palmetto in Manatee County.
# Manbij

Manbij is a city in Afrin Canton. Manbij is an ancient city, but unfortunately almost all sights have been destroyed.

## Understand

The city was annexed by the Assyrians in 856 BC and later prospered under the rule of the Seleucids who made it the chief station on their main road between Antioch and Seleucia on the Tigris. In the third century, the city was one of the great cities of Roman Syria until it fell into ruins after the collapse of the Roman Empire. The Abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid restored Manbij at the end of the 8th century.
Manbij have been occupied by several different factions during the Syrian Civil War. As of late 2022, the city is part of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria commonly known as Rojava.

## See

* Bilal Bin Rabah Mosque. (updated Nov 2022)
* Mosque of Ali Bin Abi Talib. (updated Nov 2022)
* 36.55538.2616671 Qal'at Najm (قلعة نجم). Impressive castle next to the Euphrates river. The current building was constructed during the 12the century. However the site has been active since at least 7th century CE. (updated Oct 2020)

## Drink

* Kfteraa Ghosoun Love Cafe, Manbij, ☏ +963 991 800 340. (updated Aug 2018)

## Stay safe

See the warning on the Syria article for information on the security situation.