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# Orontes Valley

The Orontes Valley is a region in west-central Syria.

## Cities

* 34.91666736.7333331 Al-Rastan —
* 35.13333336.752 Hama — waterwheels
* 34.73333336.7166673 Homs — an ancient city by the Orontes River, amazing green mountains in spring
* 35.24777836.57254 Maharda —
* 35.06534236.3420865 Masyaf — known for its large castle, headquarters of the medieval Order of Assassins
* 35.01111137.0530566 Salamiyah —

## Other destinations

* 35.41666736.41 Apamea — a former Roman city which once housed about half a million people. Apamea was hit by an earthquake in the 12th century and much of it was destroyed but it still boasts a long street lined with columns, some of which have twisted fluting.
* 34.557636.522 Kadesh - the site of the Battle of Kadesh between the Hittites and Egyptians in the 13th century BC. It was destroyed by the invading Sea Peoples in around 1178 BC. However, Hellenistic remains have been found in the upper levels of the tell (ruin-mound), and the summit is still occupied today.
* 34.83536.8658333 Qatna - ruins of an ancient city that contained one of the largest royal palaces of Bronze Age Syria.
* 35.36666737.2333334 Qasr Ibn Wardan - Ruins of a palace, church and barracks erected in the 6th century by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I
# Oroville

There is more than one place called Oroville:

### United States of America

* Oroville (California) - A town in Butte County, California.
* Oroville (Washington) - A town in the North Cascades region of Washington.
# Pee Dee Country

Pee Dee Country is a region in South Carolina.

## Cities

* 34.183889-79.7741671 Florence
* Bennetsville
* Blenheim (South Carolina)
* Dillon
* Darlington
* 34.3694-80.08082 Hartsville
* Latta
* Marion
# Peel

There's more than one place called Peel:

### Australia

* Peel (Western Australia) - a region of Western Australia

### Canada

* Peel (Ontario) - a region in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario

### Netherlands

* Peel (Netherlands) - a region in the Netherlands

### United Kingdom

* Peel (Isle of Man) - a town in the Isle of Man
# Pedro Sánchez

Pedro Sánchez is a village in the Eastern Dominican Republic.

## Understand

Pedro Sánchez is a small town located about three hours east of Santo Domingo. Sandwiched between two low-lying mountain chains, the valley and surrounding areas offer views of rolling green countryside, two impressive waterfalls (each over 100 feet high) and a network of over 25 caves which honeycomb the nearby hills.

## Get around

Everything is within walking distance, but you can easily hop on a local motorcycle taxi or minibus to take you around town.

## Do

In 2008 the community took the initiative to form a community-run ecotourism project called the Treasure of the East (Tesoro del Este). The guides combine excursions to nearby natural attractions with opportunities for unique cultural exchange. 100% of the benefits go directly to members of the community or towards education and preservation of the local environment. They offer hikes through the Cordillera Oriental (Eastern Mountain range), visits to over 20 distinct cave complexes, excursions to 2 waterfalls and horseback riding trips. The project members place heavy emphasis on experiential learning, environmental interpretation and meaningful cultural exchange. In addition to their formal excursions, guides can arrange visits with local Dominican families to share coffee and local fruit; they demonstrate the traditional uses of medicinal plants; and they adhere to strict leave-no-trace ethics. About 20% of the total cost goes towards different community groups and a community fund that helps to preserve and protect the local environment.
# Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary

Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is in Central Kerala region of India. The sanctuary is 22 km from Trissur and consists of the Palappilli- Nelliyampathi. These forests spread over a wide area and also encompass little bit of the Chimminy wildlife sanctuary.

## Understand

The Sanctuary is one of the India’s most famous wildlife sanctuaries and has rich collections of flora and fauna. It is between the dams of two rivers - Peechi and Vazhni of Trichur. These attract a great variety of birds, reptiles and other animal.

### Wildlife

The major species include spotted deer, leopards, bison, sambar deer, wild dogs, kraits, turtles, bison and elephants. The sanctuary has tiger, barking deer, bonnet macaques, vipers, darters, little cormorants, and black eagles.

### Climate

The climate here in the sanctuary is mostly pleasant. During the months of November to January, the temperature of this region varies from 15°C to 20°C. However, during the months of March to April, the temperature rises to about 38°C. This locality receives an annual rain fall of about 3000 mm on the average. The rainy season prevails during the months of June to August. The best time to visit is from October to March. The weather is best during this time.

## Get in
### By road

The Peechi Vazhani wildlife sanctuary is well connected to Kochi, Trissur and Chalakkudy.

### By rail

The nearest railway station to Peechi Vazhani wildlife sanctuary is the Thrissur railway junction, which is at distance of 22 km.

### By air

The nearest airport to Peechi Vazhani wildlife sanctuary is the Kochi airport which is at a distance of 98 km.
# Pedro Juan Caballero

Pedro Juan Caballero is a border town of 116,000 (2016) in Northern Paraneña region of Paraguay. It is across the road from Ponta Porã in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

## Understand

The two towns are divided by an avenue, with free transit between the two sides of the border. You must present yourself for immigration formalities, and the Paraguayan and Brazilian sides are in different buildings — both are walking distance from PJC center. There are reports the Brazilian side is only open from 09:00-16:00. If you have an early bus, considering doing the border formalities the day before.

## Get in

* From Asunción, 3 buses per day 13:00, 23:30, 23:45, 8 hr, GS.110,000 (GS.140,000 for a "leito" seat, Sep 2021).
* From Concepción, between 05:00-16:00, 4 hr, GS.35,000.
All these buses go by Yby Yaú, which can be a convenient transfer point.

## Get around

There're no local buses in Pedro Juan Caballero, only taxis. So it's about 2 km walk along PY-05 from the corner PY-05/Av. Fernando de la Mora to the Paraguay Migration Office. Most buses stop there. Don't go to the bus terminal, that's 3 km further away.
Ponta Porã has a few commuter bus lines by Medianeira Ponta Porã, check the time tables.

## Buy

The town is a shopping destination for Brazilians due to its offer of cheaper imported goods. If you need to resupply on camera or camp gear, what can be found in Paraguay is much cheaper than in Brazil.

## Sleep

The border is open, you can sleep in any side of the border regardless of immigration formalities. But do get your stamps before onward travel.

## Go next

* Concepción – boat trips along the Paraguay river
* Ciudad del Este – the gateway to the Iguaçu Falls. Straight bus services daily from Pedro Juan Caballero terminal, 6 hr.
* Bonito – river snorkeling in Brazil. Straight bus service M-Sa 06:00, 6 hr, departing from the Ponta Porã bus station. Do your border formalities the day before.
* Campo Grande – major nearby city. Either cross into Ponta Porã and catch one of the many daily services, or take the 8am direct service from Pedro Juan Caballero terminal (advantage: walking distance from city center). In any case, do your border formalities before boarding.
# Logan Square

There is more than one place called Logan Square:

### United States of America

* Chicago/Logan Square — a district in Chicago, Illinois
* Philadelphia/Logan Square — a district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
# Logansport

Logansport is a small city in Northern Indiana. It was named after a Shawnee warrior named James Logan, or Captain Logan. It was a center for both canal and rail traffic since its founding in 1826, and commands a prominent location at the confluence of the Eel and Wabash Rivers.

## See

* 40.7546-86.35661 Cass County Historical Society Museum, 1004 East Market St, ☏ +1 574 753 3866. Museum that celebrates the cultural history of its namesake county. Various buildings represent times in history - one room school house log cabin, carriage house, etc. The museum has thousands of historical artifacts from the area covering all periods of time in its Victorian surroundings. (updated Aug 2021)
* 40.755278-86.3583332 Cole Clothing Museum, 900 East Broadway, ☏ +1 574 753 4058. Housed in the Willard B. Place House, a historic Queen Anne-style mansion built in 1889. The museum features vintage clothes. (updated Aug 2021)

## Do

* 40.7525-86.3661 The State Theatre, 317 East Market St. (updated Aug 2021)
* 40.7596-86.355412 Carousel Cass County, 1208 Riverside Dr, ☏ +1 574 753-8725. A rare Dentzel carousel where riders try to catch golden rings for a prize. (updated Nov 2021)
* 40.75153-86.365163 Little Turtle Waterway. A meandering trail along the Wabash River. The trailhead is at the spot where the Wabash River, the Wabash-Erie Canal and the Pennsylvania Railroad intersected. (updated Nov 2021)
* 40.7606-86.352844 Riverside Park Trails, 1212 Riverside Dr. More trails, these along the Eel River, including a pedestrian bridge. (updated Nov 2021)

## Sleep

* 40.7556-86.46051 France Park, 4505 US-24, ☏ +1 574 753-2928. Tent sites and cabin rentals. France Park is also a popular destination for day trips ($5 admission as of 2022), with a swimming beach and a SCUBA diving rental center at a former limestone quarry, and many forest trails. $45 for cabin. (updated Nov 2021)
# Logan Circle

There is more than one place called Logan Circle:

### United States of America

* Philadelphia/Logan Circle — a district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Washington, D.C./Logan Circle — a district in Washington, D.C.
# Punto Fijo

Punto Fijo is a city in Falcón in Northwest (Venezuela).

## Get in

* 11.780833-70.1513891 Josefa Camejo International Airport (LSP ). Albatros Airlines from Aruba, Caracas and Curaçao; Aruba Airlines from Aruba; Conviasa from Caracas; Turpial Airlines from Valencia (updated Apr 2019)

## See

* 11.6515-70.22241 Zoológico de Paraguaná. (updated Apr 2019)

## Sleep

* 11.6858-70.17261 Lidotel Hotel Boutique Paraguaná, ☏ +58 269-4104100. (updated Apr 2019)
# Puntland

* WARNING: Puntland is not safe for travel. Many governments advise against all travel to the region. The US State Department and British FCO warn that violent crime, such as kidnapping and murder, is common in Puntland.
* Government travel advisories
* Australia
* Canada
* United Kingdom
* United States
* (Information last updated 09 Jan 2024)
Puntland is a region in northeastern Somalia, which declared itself an autonomous state in the late 1990s. It borders SSC-Khatumo to the west, Ethiopia to the southwest and the rest of Somalia to the south. Puntland is credited with being the inventors of the monarchical form of government with monarchs such as King Perahu and others dating to 25th century BC.

## Cities

* 8.448.4833331 Garoowe – Puntland's capital city.
* 11.28333349.1833332 Bosaso – economic capital of Puntland
* 9.50527849.0869443 Qardho – historical capital of education of Puntland.
* 6.76972247.4308334 Galkacyo – or Galkayo, the capital and commercial hub of the Mudug region
* 10.61805647.375 Erigavo – capital of Sanaag
* 10.28333350.2333336 Iskushuban – historic town
* 11.96666750.757 Alula – also known as Caluula, former capital of the Majeerteen Sultanate
* 10.41666751.2666678 Hafun – easternmost point of Africa

## Understand

Puntland (Somali: Buntlaand, Arabic: أرض البنط‎ ), officially the Puntland State of Somalia (Somali: Maamul Goboleedka Buntlaand ee Soomaaliya), is a region in northeastern Somalia, centred on Garowe in the Nugaal province. Its leaders declared the territory an autonomous state in 1998.
Puntland is bordered by the SSC-Khatumo state to its west, the Gulf of Aden in the north, the Indian Ocean in the southeast, the central Galmudug region in the south, and Ethiopia in the southwest.
A third of Somalia's population lives in the territory, which contains about a third of the nation's geographical area. Unlike Somaliland, Puntland, as with all other regions in the country, does not seek outright independence from Somalia.
The name "Puntland" is derived from the Land of Punt mentioned by ancient Egyptian sources. The exact location of the fabled territory is still a mystery. Many studies suggest that the Land of Punt was located in present-day Somalia, while others propose that it was situated elsewhere.
Puntland is relatively peaceful compared to other regions of Somalia, with its own government and public services; however, it's best to hire a local police unit for the day.

### Read

The Pirates of Somalia: Inside their Hidden World, by Jay Bahadur. A detailed and engaging look at life in Puntland and the modern-day pirates who call it home.

## Get in

The flight from Dubai on Jubba Airways takes 2-3 hours. You could continue from Bosaaso to various other cities including Garowe, Galkacyo and Laascaanood.

## See

Somalia has the longest coast in Africa and Puntland possesses over a 1/3 of that, 1,000 km. Its beaches are largely untouched.
# Minden (Nevada)

Minden is a city in Nevada located a few miles south of Carson City in the Carson Valley which is east of Lake Tahoe. The town is about 2 miles west of Gardnerville.

## Get in
### By plane

* 39.000833-119.7519441 Minden–Tahoe Airport (MEV ). General aviation only
39.499167-119.7680562 Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is the nearest major airport.

## See

* 39.0042-119.8451 Mormon Station State Historic Park, ☏ +1 775 782-2590, mormonstation@parks.nv.gov. First permanent, non-native settlement in Nevada. Park Free, Museum $1 (Children 12 & under Free). (updated Jun 2020)
* 38.9486-119.7892 Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park, 1450 Hwy 88, ☏ +1 775 783-9417. (updated Aug 2018)

## Do

* 38.963046-119.781061 Ironwood 8 Cinema, 1760 US Highway 395 N, ☏ +1 775-782-7469. (updated Oct 2017)

### Gambling
## Sleep

* 38.956564-119.7682021 Carson Valley Inn Casino, 1627 U.S. Hwy 395 N, ☏ +1 775-782-9711. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Jun 2020)
* 38.963989-119.7807172 Quality Inn & Suites (formerly Best Western Minden Inn), 1795 Ironwood Dr, ☏ +1 775-782-7766, toll-free: +1-866-441-1234, fax: +1 775 782-7756.
# Minden (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Minden:

### Germany

* City Minden (Germany) in the north-east of North Rhine-Westphalia
* Village Minden an der Sauer in Rhineland-Palatinate

### United States of America

* Minden (Louisiana) - a city in Louisiana
* Minden (Nevada) - a town in Nevada.
* Minden (Nebraska) - a town in Nebraska.
# Minden (Louisiana)

Minden, the parish seat of Webster Parish and the fifth-largest city in Northern Louisiana, has a healthy dose of both city and country attributes. Driving through the downtown strip on old brick-paved roads and surrounded by the same buildings and structures that existed over 100 years ago, it is easy to get the feeling that you have taken a trip back in time. Only a mile or so away, name-brand food and motel chains can easily bring you back to the present. In addition to history of the days gone by, the town also has access to outdoor recreation at the nearby Kisatchie National Forest.

## See
### Museums

* 32.699337-93.2313341 Germantown Colony Museum, 200 Museum Rd, ☏ +1 318-377-6061. Th-Sa 10AM-4PM, Closed Su-W. Museum dedicated to structured Utopian colony formed by German immigrants in the 19th century. Old wooden homes and shops. Daily tours given by museum staff. Staff sometimes close early, so it is best to arrive two hours prior to closing for the best chance of catching a tour. Free. (updated Jun 2020)

## Sleep

* Holiday Inn Express, 1332 Sibley Rd, ☏ +1 318 377-1111. (updated Jan 2016)
# Minden (Nebraska)

Minden, known as "The Christmas City", is a picturesque small town located on the wide-open prairie of South Central Nebraska. It was settled by Danish, Swedish, and German immigrants. It was incorporated in 1883. The community is proud of its progressive heritage.
The heart of the community of nearly 3,000 is the Minden Town Square, located one block east and four blocks south of the Harold Warp Pioneer Village. Up-to-date shops line the four sides of this charming square along with the beautifully restored Minden Opera House. The Kearney County Courthouse stands in the center of the town square. Its huge, white dome is a landmark visible for miles.

## See

* 40.504722-98.9505561 Harold Warp Pioneer Village, 138 E US Highway 6, ☏ +1 308 832-1181, toll-free: +1 800 445-4447. Winter 9am-4:30pm, summer 9am-6pm. 28 buildings on 12 acres, with 12 of those around a green Adults $14.25, children 6-12 $7.25. (updated Nov 2018)
# Mine

    See also Mining tourism.
Mine (美祢市 Mine-shi, pron. mee-neh not like English "mine") is a city in Yamaguchi Prefecture. It has about 26,000 residents (as of 2016).

## Understand

The name literally means "beautiful ancestral shrine", although the name may also have come from the city being surrounded by mountain peaks, or mine (峰) in Japanese. It's probably a coincidence that there was mining at the nearby Yamato Mine (previously called Ofuku Mine) during the 20th century.
Akiyoshi is made of limestone, which is believed to have developed from coral reefs back in the Paleozoic era. Trees said to have appeared in the area for the first time 500,000 years ago. Many fossils from ancient Japanese rhinoceroses, tigers, and elephants have been excavated from the plateau, giving scientists some idea of what sorts of creatures first inhabited the region. Because the area is made of limestone, Akiyoshi Cave, the largest cave in Japan, formed over a span of 300,000 years. Today the cave is estimated to be 420,000 m³.
Akiyoshidai is largely covered with grass. Its grassland is the second largest in Japan and is kept by burning off dead grass in February. You can see thousands of limestone rocks all around Akiyoshidai, as is characteristic of karst.

### Tourist information site

The local tourist association has a multilingual guide site.

## See

* 34.227041131.3022531 Akiyoshi Cave (秋芳洞), ☏ +81 837-62-0304, fax: +81 837-62-1422. 08:30-16:30. Towards the southern end of Akiyoshidai is the Akiyoshido cave, named by Emperor Hirohito in 1926 when he was crown prince. This cave is up to 100 m wide and has almost 9 km of passages, making it the longest in Japan and one of the longest in Asia. An approximately 1 km-long section of the cave is open to the public as a sightseeing course, with a walkway and bridge system, entering at the cave's lowest point and exiting by an artificial elevator. This portion of the cave is also well decorated with a variety of large and colorful speleothems. Akiyoshi Cave and the main observatory can be reached on foot, but cars or "karst taxis" are necessary to reach other caves. A one-day taxi pass costs ¥800. ¥1200.
* 34.254055131.3021242 Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park (秋吉台国定公園). includes the Akiyoshidai (秋吉台, Akiyoshi plateau) and Japan’s longest cave, the Akiyoshido (秋芳洞), the latter of which is designated a Special Natural Monument. Akiyoshidai is served by a natural history museum, visitor center, rest house, youth hostel and park headquarters building, and is traversed by a scenic roadway and several walking trails. Events include a fireworks festival in July, a “Karst Walk” in November, and an annual burning off of dry grasses in February called Yamayaki. Akiyoshidai is a part of the largest karst topography in Japan. The park is best reached by direct bus from Shin-Yamaguchi Station, though there is also service from JR Yamaguchi Station, Hagi, and Shimonoseki.

## Go next

* Hagi
* Yamaguchi
* Nagato
* Ube
* Sanyoonoda
* Shimonoseki
* Hofu
* Shunan
# Mineola

Mineola is a village in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York.

## Understand

Mineola is the first major stop on Long Island for the Main Line and the Oyster Bay, Port Jefferson, and Ronkonkoma Branches of the Long Island Rail Road. The downtown area near the train station is built up, with several relatively tall office and apartment buildings and various department stores. Auto dealerships are also part of the mix of retail businesses in town.

## Get in
### By train

There is frequent Long Island Rail Road service to Mineola. The trip generally takes under 40 minutes from Grand Central Terminal or Pennsylvania Station in Manhattan. Peak 1-way fares are $11.50; off peak 1-way fares are $8.25.

### By car

New York State Route 25 (Jericho Turnpike), a major road with traffic lights, goes right through town, essentially from east to west and vice versa. To access Mineola from the Northern State Parkway, take Exit 31A for Jericho Turnpike West. If you are on the Long Island Expressway, take Exit 39 for the Northern State Parkway East and then follow the directions above. There are other alternatives, but this is your nearest approach to the center of town.

## Get around

People generally get around Long Island by car, and Mineola is no exception. That said, areas near the train station can be easily accessed on foot – and the entire village is very walkable.
# Mineral Bluff

Mineral Bluff is a city in Georgia's Northeast High Country.

## Get around

From the intersection of Highway 515 and Highway 60 in Fannin County, Georgia, go north to the town of Mineral Bluff.

## Do

Horseback riding in Mineral Bluff is a popular attraction. Call 706-632-4448 ext. 1 for reservations.

## Sleep

* Tica Cabin Rentals, toll-free: +1-800-871-8422. Features several log cabin rentals for vacations in the Mineral Bluff area.
# Serrana (Santa Catarina)

The Serrana is a mountainous region of the state of Santa Catarina in Southern Brazil.

## Cities

* -27.585-50.3608331 Correia Pinto — the Cerro Pelado Falls attract rappellers
* -27.282778-50.5838892 Curitibanos — the "national capital of garlic"
* -27.815833-50.3258333 Lages — a popular spot for rural tourism, and a huge traditional festival every June
* -26.960833-50.4269444 Santa Cecília — it has one of the coldest climates in all of Brazil
# Serrana (Rio de Janeiro)

The Serrana, also known as the Serra Fluminense is a mountainous region of the state of Rio de Janeiro, in the Southeast of Brazil. It borders on the Valley Region to the west, Grande Rio and the Lakes Region to the south, the North and Northeast regions of the state, and the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais to the north.

## Cities

* Cantagalo
* -22.281944-42.5308331 Nova Friburgo
* -22.505-43.1788892 Petrópolis
* Santa Maria Madalena
* São José do Vale do Rio Preto
* -22.411944-42.9658333 Teresópolis
* -22.116944-43.2088894 Três Rios

## Other destinations

* -22.48211-43.056791 Serra dos Órgãos National Park
# Serra do Mar State Park

The Serra do Mar State Park is in the São Paulo state of Brazil. Commonly seen by Paulistas as simply an area to be crossed on the way to the beach, the park is actually part of the Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, a World Heritage Site.

## Understand
### Landscape

The Serra do Mar State Park is a dense rainforest area covering the hills around the central and north parts of the São Paulo coast. Although there are lower difficulty trails, it is mostly an area for serious trekking, not for a relaxing nature stroll or animal sightseeing. The most rewarding trails will bring you to beautiful waterfalls or splendid views of the coast.

### Climate
## Get in
## Fees and permits

For ecotourism purposes, the park can be accessed by one of the 8 visitor centers. Some of them have regular operating hours, while others require booking a visit in advance. If you visit the park through a tour agency, they will do the booking in your behalf.

## See

* $^{[formerlydeadlink]}$ Núcleo Caraguatatuba, Rua do Horto Florestal 1200, Rio do Ouro, Caraguatatuba, 11675-730, ☏ +55 12 3882-3166, +55 12 3882-5999. Tu-Su 8AM-05PM, 7PM-9:30PM. Commonly seen by Paulistas going to the beaches of Caraguatatuba and Ubatuba.