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# Alford (Lincolnshire)

Alford is a town of 3,500 people (2011) in Lincolnshire.

## See

* 53.2612590.1783861 Alford Manor House, ☏ +44 1 507 463 073. It was built in 1611 and is reputedly the largest thatched manor house in the country. Inside the house there are examples of Georgian and Victorian modifications as well as a collection of furniture. The house is open Tuesday-Friday and Sunday from July to September, and Tuesday, Friday and Sunday for the remainder of the year.

## Buy

* 53.2615450.1792421 Alford Craft Market, 1 West Street, alfordcraftmarket@gmail.com. M-W FSa 10AM-4PM. is one of the largest craft markets in the region and events are held on regular dates during the year in the grounds of Alford Manor House. (updated May 2017)

## Eat

* 53.2610870.1793951 Nayeema’s Indian Restaurant and Takeaway, 10 Market Place (inside the Windmill Hotel), ☏ +44 1507 462124. Noon-2PM, 5-11PM. Cooked to order meals in a 34-person dining room. Delivery is available for free within 4 miles. Fee is charged outside of 4 miles. (updated May 2017)

## Drink

* 53.2610530.1794251 The Windmill Hotel Bar, 10 Market Place (inside The Windmill Hotel), ☏ +44 1507 462124. Su-Th 10:30AM-midnight, F Sa 10:30AM-1AM. Two floor pub with a pool table on the second floor. Music provided via jukebox with occasional karaoke nights. (updated May 2017)

## Sleep

* 53.2607040.1768881 The Half Moon Hotel, 25-28 West St, ☏ +44 1507 463477. All rooms have colour television, tea & coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and an alarm clock. Dog friendly rooms are available for a charge of £5 per night. Free wi-fi is available. (updated May 2017)
* 53.2611180.1793952 The Windmill (The Windmill Family & Commercial Hotel), 10 Market Place, ☏ +44 1507 462124, fax: +44 1507 371111, ron@windmillhotelalford.co.uk. Check-in: 2-10:30PM, check-out: 10:30AM. A grade 2 listed historical hotel that dates back to the 18th century. All rooms are on the second floor and there is no lift so the rooms are not disabled accessible. Pet are allowed for an extra fee. No 24-hour access so staff must be aware of late arrivals/returns. (updated May 2017)

## Connect

As of Nov 2022, Alford and its approach roads have 4G from EE, O2 and Three, but only a patchy signal from Vodafone. 5G has not reached town.
* 53.2606080.1804121 Alford Library, 6 South Market Place, ☏ +44 1522 782010, Jill.Trowsdale@gll.org. Tu 10AM-2PM, F 10AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-1PM. (updated May 2017)
# Alfred (Maine)

Alfred is a city on the southern coast of Maine.

## See

* Shaker Museum.
# Alfeld (Leine)

Alfeld (Leine) is in the southern part of Lower Saxony, Germany.

## Get in

Local trains from Hanover, Uelzen and Göttingen call every hour. They take a little over half an hour from Hanover or 40 minutes from Göttingen, where you may connect from high-speed and intercity trains.
Alfeld is located on highway B 3 (Hanover–Göttingen).

## See

* 51.983919.812221 Fagus Factory, Hannoversche Straße 58 (500 m from the station (back exit)), ☏ +49 5181 790. Su 10:30 - 11:30. Shoelast production site that has been operative since the 1910s. Designed in 1911 by Walter Gropius who would later become a founder of the Bauhaus school and leading representative of modern architecture. The Fagus Factory is one of the first works of modernism in the world and has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2011. Guided tour: €2.

## Sleep

* 51.975689.817541 Hotel am Schlehberg, Heinrich-Rinne-Straße 37, ☏ +49 5181 8531 0.
* Hotelrestaurant "Merlin".

## Go next

* Bad Gandersheim, spa town, 23 km south (40 minutes by train, change in Kreiensen)
* Bad Salzdetfurth, spa town, 20 km northeast
* Einbeck, medieval old town, 25 km south (35–40 minutes by train and bus, change in Einbeck-Salzderhelden)
* Hildesheim, 30 km north (30 minutes by train, change in Elze)
# Alton

There is more than one place called Alton:

### United Kingdom

* Alton (Hampshire) - A town in the county of Hampshire.
* Alton Towers - A theme park in Staffordshire

### United States of America

* Alton (Illinois) - A town in the state of Illinois.
* Alton (Iowa) - A town in the state of Iowa.
* Alton (Missouri) - A town in the state of Missouri.
* Alton (New Hampshire) - A town in the state of New Hampshire.
* Alton (Texas) - A town in the state of Texas.
* Alton (Virginia) - A town in the state of Virginia.
# Altoona

There is more than one place called Altoona:

### United States of America

* Altoona (Alabama)
* Altoona (Florida)
* Altoona (Iowa)
* Altoona (Kansas)
* Altoona (Pennsylvania)
* Altoona (Washington)
* Altoona (Wisconsin)
See also: Altona
# Alton (Hampshire)

Alton is a town in Hampshire, surrounded by attractive countryside and villages that were once home to novelist Jane Austen, naturalist Gilbert White, and Antarctic explorer Lawrence Oates.

## Get in
### By car

It is just off the A31 between Farnham and Winchester.

### By train

Watercress Line, a preserved railway, runs from Alresford to Alton.
The station provides service from London Waterloo, direct or with a change in Guildford or Woking.

## See

* 51.1331-0.9891 Jane Austen's House, Winchester Rd, Chawton, GU34 1SD, ☏ +44 1420 83262, enquiries@janeaustens.house. Th-Su 10:00AM-4:00PM. The 17th-century house in which novelist Jane Austen spent the last eight years of her life, writing and revising six of her novels. Highlights of the museum include Austen's writing table, family heirlooms, and painstakingly recreated wallpaper. The museum opened in 1949. Adults £10, children £5, young people 17–26 £7.50. (updated Oct 2021)
* 51.09751-0.943362 Gilbert White's House and the Oates Collections, Selborne, Alton, GU34 3JH, ☏ +44 1420 511275. Late Mar–Oct: Tu–Su 10:30AM–5PM; Nov–Dec: Tu–Su 10:30AM–4:30PM; Jan–mid Feb: F–Su 10:30AM–4:30PM; mid Feb–late Mar: Tu–Su 10:30AM–4:30PM. Closed Christmas Day–New Year's Eve. Home of 18th-century naturalist Gilbert White, and a museum dedicated to Captain Lawrence 'Titus' Oates, the Antarctic explorer of the polar expedition with Captain Scott. Adult £9.50, concession £8.50, child (5-16 years) £4. (updated Sep 2017)
* 51.1282-0.98853 Chawton House Library (The Centre for the Study of Early Women's Writing), Chawton (The # 64 Stagecoach service runs daily between Alton train station and Winchester, stopping at the A31/32 junction roundabout near Chawton. The # 38 service from Petersfield to Alton is less frequent, stopping in Chawton.). Late March to end of Oct only: M–F noon-4:30PM (last entry 4PM); Su 11AM-5PM (last entry 4PM). A listed Elizabethan manor house (and garden) built around 1590, containing a library. The ‘Great House’ referred to in Jane Austen’s letters, it belonged to Jane Austen's brother. Adult £8, under 16 £4, under 6 free, family ticket (2 adults & up to 3 children) £20, seniors over 65 & full time students £6.50, disabled (free entry for accompanying carer) £3. (updated Sep 2017)

## Do

* 51.1519-0.96731 Watercress Line (Mid Hants Railway). Steam locomotives and vintage diesel trains links Alton's National Rail station to Alresford. A fantastic way to travel through the Hampshire countryside
The theme park Alton Towers is not anywhere near Alton in Hampshire. It is in the village of Alton in Staffordshire, about 185 miles north west.

## Eat

* 51.146164-0.9788191 The George, Butts Rd, ☏ +44 1420 82331.
* 51.13313-0.988522 The Greyfriar, Winchester Road, Chawton, GU34 1SB. Pub with meals, bookings recommended. mains from £12. (updated May 2017)

## Sleep

* 51.151684-0.9701231 Alton House Hotel, 57 Normandy St, ☏ +44 1420 80033.
* 51.148654-0.9753942 Swan Hotel, High St, ☏ +44 1420 83777.
* 51.1631-0.94853 The White Hart, 139 London Road, ☏ +44 1420 876-54. (updated Apr 2021)

## Go next

* Alresford
* Basingstoke
* Farnham
* Winchester
# Alton (Missouri)

Alton is in the Southeast Missouri region of Missouri.

## Get in

Scenic Highway 19 travels through national forests and crosses several scenic rivers. U.S. Highway 160 from West Plains, Missouri or Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Nearby Thayer, Missouri has a small airport.

## See

* Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River is a well preserved stream through some of Missouri's most unspoiled forest.
* Irish Wilderness is the largest wilderness area in Missouri.
* Mark Twain National Forest. Oregon County contains more national forest land than any other county in Missouri and you will find great seclusion and natural beauty here.

## Do

* Float or fish the Eleven Point River.
* See Greer Spring.
* Hike the Ozark Trail along the Eleven Point River.

## Eat

* Benita's Cafe, 4 Court Sq, ☏ +1 417-778-7711. Delicious lunch specials and evening buffets.
* Burger Palace, 304 Market St, ☏ +1 417-778-7276. Locally owned burger place with delicious milkshakes and ice cream treats.
* Grandma's Kitchen, 14 Ct Sq, ☏ +1 417-778-7577. Downhome cooking. Best place in town for breakfast. Where the locals gather for coffee.
* River's Edge Fish & Grill, Hwy 99, ☏ +1 417-764-3371. A few miles out of Alton at the head of the Eleven Point River in the peaceful community of Thomasville.

## Drink

* The Beer Shed, Hwy 160, ☏ +1 417-778-7151. Locally owned package store providing all your float trip, trail ride, and hunting camp needs.

## Sleep

* Eleven Point Cottages, At the Junction of US Hwy 160 & State Hwy 19, ☏ +1 417-270-2497. Locally owned cottages provide comfort while visiting area attractions. $65+ per night.
* Alton Motel, 401 Market Street, ☏ +1 417-778-6208. Affordable accommodations. $40+ per night.

### Campgrounds, canoe rentals, and guides

* Hufstedler's Canoe Rental. Offers canoe and kayak rentals, flyfishing guide services in a custom driftboat, and cottage rentals.
* Richard's Canoe Rental.
# Azougi

Azougi is in Saharan Mauritania. Located just 7 km out of Atar it makes a nice day trip.

## Understand

Azougi is an oasis town 7 km out of Atar in Mauritania. Homes are built in a special way, unique to Mauritania and is surrounded by majestic hills, which make a beautiful scenery.

## Get in

Shared taxis go frequently from Atar for 300 old UM (which should equal 30 new UM, so don't fall for any price higher than that) per person. To get there with your own vehicle, you should leave Atar at the only roundabout in town bounding towards Bab Sahara and follow the road.

## Get around

The town is small so it's easily to see it by foot. If you want to explore the nearby hills and the ancient paintings, it would be smart to wear proper shoes.

## See

About 2 km from the town you can find ancient painting on the rock. The site can be reached only by foot.

## Do

Chances that you'll be invited for a tea by locals are great. They may even offer you a meal and a bed.

## Sleep

The best option is to sleep in Atar as it has a plenty of nice choices. Otherwise there is a nice Auberge in the town, though it's not known if it's still running. Friendly locals may offer you to sleep in their house too.

## Go next

Atar seems to be the only option to go to next.
# Azerbaijan (disambiguation)

There's more than one place called Azarbaijan or Azerbaijan:

### Azerbaijan

* Azerbaijan (Republic of Azerbaijan) - the country, in the Caucasus region of Europe

### Iran

* Iranian Azerbaijan (Azarbaijan) - a region in the north of the country
# Azay-le-Rideau

Azay-le-Rideau is a small town in France.

## See

The chateau by the same name.

## Sleep

* 47.2802290.476761 Château du Gerfaut, Le Gerfaut, ☏ +33 6 62 20 81 06, contact@chateaudugerfaut.com. The family castle Château du Gerfaut is a smart alternative to hotel stay in charming rooms and suite with all the modern comfort. Guest rooms have just been restored, respecting the heritage, and highlight the noble materials preserved: parquet floors, magnificent fireplaces, mouldings, and a terrace in front of a park. €99-230.
* Hotel de Biencourt, 7 rue Balzac, ☏ +33 247452075. Closely located to the famous Chateau. 17 rooms and a central courtyard garden.
# Abuja/Durumi

Durumi is a district in Abuja.

## Understand

A residential district with notable commercial parts, Durumi is located in phase 2 of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The neighborhood is peaceful in nature with several posh housing estates and green spaces. The district is already well established with good infrastructure in place.

## Get in
### By plane

* Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (31.5 km/19.6 miles away)
* Minna Airport (116.3 km/72.3 miles away)

### By road

* Taxi
* Bus
Commercial bikes are not allowed on the highway and within Durumi.

## Get around

* Taxi
* Tricycle
Major entry points into Durumi are: Garki, Gudu, Kaura and Kukwaba.

## See

* Durumi recreational park
* Diplomats park and garden
* Abuja park
* Trinity garden
* wonderland twins peak

## Do

Tourists can do a lot of recreational activities.
* Sightseeing
* visiting arts gallery
* Recreational activities

## Buy

* Evergeen Mall. 24 hours. (updated Jan 2022)

## Eat

* 9.02617.46361 Area-1 Pub & Grill, Area1, Suite 104 Ebenezer Place Plot 630 Durumi Area, ☏ +234 706 555 0622. everyday from 10AM-midnight. (updated Jan 2022)

## Drink

* De Shantee's Wine Shop, Behind Savana estate, ☏ +234 803 429 4658. everyday from 7AM-8PM. (updated Jan 2022)

## Sleep

* 9.02697.45951 Grand Pela Hotel & Suites, Plot 649, Cadastral Zone B02, Near American Int’l School, ☏ +234 817 602 5992, Email:info@grandpelahotels.com. Check-out: noon. ₦75,000. (updated Jan 2022)

## Go next

* Garki
* Kaura
# Abuja/Kurudu

Kurudu is a rural area in Abuja municipal area council.

## Understand

Kurudu in Municipal Area Council (Federal Capital Territory) is a little south-east of Abuja, the country's capital. The gbaygyi's still has some dominance over some part of kurudu

## Get in
### By plane

The closest airport is the Nnamdi Azikwe Airport (62 miles/100 km away) which takes 1 hour 8 minutes minimum.

### By road

It is very easy to reach Kurudu by road using public transit (cost of transportation differs depending on the distance the travellers is coming from).
The main entry point to Kurudu is Nyanya.

## Get around
### By car

The traveller can decide to rent a car pending the period he or she wishes to stay in the location or order ubers. There are also taxis available.

### By public transit

* Tricycles - tricycles are more available in the area
* Motor cycles - motor cycles are seen almost everywhere

## See and do

* Kurudu chief palace
* Mountains and rivers
* 8.91777.5291 Kurudu Waterfall
* Visitors could go hiking and they could decide to visit the rivers

## Buy

* Dee's supermarket, GF Caxton Idowu AbayOmi Shopping Plaza, ☏ +234 803 447 1692. everyday from 7AM-9PM. (updated Jan 2022)

## Eat

* chosen restaurants, Beside Kurudu Police Station Orozo Karshi Road, ☏ +234 803 265 5828. (updated Jan 2022)

## Drink

Drinks can be gotten in retail stores or mini shopping malls around the area.

## Sleep

* Rim Hills Hotel, no 10 Rufus Ebegba Street Jikwoyi/Kurudu Road, Abuja, ☏ +234 909 340 6149. Check-out: noon. The hotel has lots of recreation activities including table tennis snooker and other special sporting courts. (updated Jan 2022)

## Go next

Anka is the nearest town to Kurudu.
# Bokin

Bokin is in North Burkina Faso.

## Understand

Located at the center of the Mossi Plateau, Bokin is a strictly Moore village, with the occasional Fulfulde intruder. Bokin has lots of millet and people and not much else.
Bokin is the home of former president Thomas Sankara.

## Get in

From Ouagadougou take the first transport that leaves the Gare de Tampouy to arrive before nightfall. It leaves Ouaga at about 13:30 and arrives in Bokin by 16:30.
To leave Bokin take the early morning transport, which leaves at about 07:00. The cost is 1500 CFA each way. On marché (market) days you can also take the camion to Yako for 750 CFA.

## Do

Video club across from the marché is guaranteed to please, as long as you appreciate Kung Fu movies and Champions’ League Football.

## Buy
### Marché

Large and in charge and once every three days.

### Boutiques

All surrounding the marché, quality and selection changes but you can always buy toilet paper, sardines, pasta, couscous and NIDO.

### Tailors

Ali does good work. Normal prices, and he can do anything. Located after the Total station on the left.

## Eat
### Restaurants

Sometimes, sometimes, you can get an omelette sandwich at the kiosque. They’re kinda oily, but damn cheap.

### Street food and snacks

That is the only food to be found. Brochettes, porc au four, samsa, fruit, coconut, salads, rice, dried fish and all other types of normal street food are plentiful.

## Drink

Lin Ti’s I & II are the two mainstays of any Bokin-region Volunteer’s life. Lin Ti is a 3-pagne tanti who will treat you right.
Bar Wende Konde (a.k.a. Vulture Bar) was nice for about two months, and sometimes comes through in the clutch, but in general is not as nice as Lin Ti’s.
The Post Bar, according to Raoul, a primary school teacher, is “more romantic”.

## Sleep

The (now former) Winans’ house (PCVs house) (owned by Sahel Solidarité, which can provide other lodging as well)

## Connect
### Post office

Located on the hill by the antenna. Hours: M-F 08:00-12:00, 15:00-17:00; Saturday 8:00-11:00 You can take money out and receive packages but be forewarned that the postal clerk is rather disgruntled.
# Bolama

Bolama is a city on Bolama Island in the Bijagos Islands of Guinea-Bissau. Due to its impressive array of decaying and crumbling colonial buildings, it has been described as the "colonial Angkor Wat".

## Get in

Pirogues are leaving regularly from Bissaus Pidjiguiti harbour, the ride takes about three hours. Price: CFA 3500 (2023)
There are pirogues from Sao Joao for 300 CFA (2023). The road from Fulacunda to Sao Joao is in a very poor condition, but there are construction works on a better road as of August 2023. To get from Enxude to Sao Joao, you have to take a motorbike taxi or jump on the back of the truck/bus which leaves right after the ferry from Bissau (9000 CFA for foreigners) arrives in Enxude

## See

Impressive and decaying colonial buildings from the time when Bolama was capital of Guinea-Bissau.

## Do

There are some good beaches on the island, though you'll have to walk for some km's from town - or rent a bike or motorbike. Make sure to be there at high tide.

## Eat

Restaurants are scarce, but there are some bars serving goat meat with bread. The Prodepa hotel can arrange food, if ordered in advance.

## Drink

There is a nice little bar at the harbour, good place to enjoy a beer while watching life going on at the harbour.

## Sleep

* NGO Prodepa (Projecto de Desenvolvimento da Pesca Artesanal) runs a nice and comfortable hotel close to the harbour. Has hot water and aircon.
* 11.579165-15.4733611 Hotel Samaritana, ☏ +245 724 24 76. (updated Nov 2018)
* 11.578325-15.4745882 Ga-Moria Hotel, ☏ +245 955 777 676. Ask for Bebelito, who works at Loja Verte. CFA 13,000 a double room. (updated Aug 2023)

## Go next

Buba (via Sao Joao)
# Bol (Chad)

Bol is a town of 12,000 people in Sahelian Chad on the coast of Lake Chad, close to the borders with Nigeria, Niger and Cameroon.

## Understand

Trade with northern Nigeria is the backbone of the local economy. The main economic sectors are: fishing which represents the most important sector, trade in livestock (much of which is exported to Nigeria), and maize and millet production.

## Get in
### By car

An unnamed road passes through Bol.

### By plane

The town is served by Bol-Bérim Airport (OTC ).

## See

* Lake Chad

## Do

* Boating on Lake Chad

## Go next

* Abeche
* Fada
* Faya-Largeau
# Bokoshe

Bokoshe is a town in the Choctaw Country of Oklahoma.

## Get in

On state highway 31 that runs east-west.

## Get around

The main route is also on state highway 31. Explore the side streets to get a look at real small town America. If you get lost, any of the locals will be happy to give you directions back to the main road and chat a bit.

## See

Bokoshe Mountain - Just head out Bokoshe Mountain Road and keep going. Watch out for sharp turns and potholes. Keep your eyes open and you might see opossums, armadillos, bobcats, coyotes, wild hog, deer, or even a rare black bear or cub.

## Buy

Rj's Corner Mart - Fill up with gas, have a snack, and get a cold pop.

## Eat

Stop at the Tigers Den or Jean's if you want to get something to eat in town. They're right on Highway 31, so you'll see them as you drive through town. Go east a few minutes to the 59 and head south to Panama, Shady Point, or Poteau for more dining options. Poteau has the most to choose from.

## Sleep

If you need a hotel in the area, head East on Highway 31 a few minutes until you reach Highway 59. Go South on 59 and it'll take you through Panama, Shady Point, and into Poteau. The whole trip is about 15 minutes and there are several hotels to choose from in Poteau and plenty of places to eat.
# Bolan Pass

The Bolan Pass is in Pakistan. It is one of two main routes from Afghanistan into the Indian subcontinent, along with the Khyber Pass further north. As of 2012, it was only open to locals and aid workers. The ethnic groups and dangers are similar to those in the Khyber Pass.

## Understand

The Bolan Pass is a mountain pass through the Toba Kakar range of Balochistan province in western Pakistan, 120 km (75 mi) from the Afghanistan border. The pass is an 89-km (55-mi) stretch of the Bolan River valley from Rindli in the south to Darwāza near Kolpur in the north. It is made up of a number of narrow gorges and stretches. It connects Sibi with Quetta by road and by railway.
This was the route for a British invasion of Afghanistan during the First Anglo-Afghan War in 1839. Later, there were three Anglo-Marri wars (1840, 1880 and 1917) pitting the tribesmen of the area against the Raj.
The pass links Quetta to the central areas of Pakistan. From Quetta, Kandahar in Afghanistan is reasonably close. There are small towns in between.

## See

The important archaeological site Mehrgarh is near the south end of the pass.

## Stay safe

This area, as of mid-2012, is definitely not safe. Even with armed guards, travel is not recommended.
# Bokonbayevo

Bokonbayevo is a village in Kyrgyzstan.

## Understand

Bokonbayevo is a small, laid back city near the southern shore of Issyk Kul lake. Tourists use it mainly as rest/sleep stop between Bishkek and Karakol, although there are some interesting sights nearby.

## Get in

Marshrutkas from Bishkek leave from the Western Bus Station (350 som, 5-6 hr). Take any one that goes the "southern route" towards Karakol. Or head to Balykchy first and take any marshrutkas going east on the southern route from here. Any of these should go through Bokonbayevo.

## Get around

Walking or taxi (50 som).

## See

* 42.064276.99341 Kan Dobo Ruins and Museum (near Tuura-Suu, south of Bokonbayevo). Ruins of an ancient 6th-12th century settlement. (updated Mar 2019)

## Do

* Issyk Kul lake
* Eagle shows (3,000 som or less, depending on your negotiation skills)
* Horse riding (tours to a nearby viewpoint, 6 hr roundtrip, from 3,100 som for 2 people + guide)

## Sleep

* 76.99641376.9964131 Akbermet Guest House, Калканова, 54 Bokonbayevo, ☏ +996 707 116 060. 4-bed dormitory. 800 som, incl. breakfast 890 som. (updated May 2024)
* Guesthouse Gulmira, 107 Sekeev Street, ☏ +996 777 274 190. €19/double room. (updated Aug 2018)
* 42.11212176.9784212 Guest House Milana, Комузчу Бектур 27, Bokonbayevo, ☏ +996 707758273, +996 702097728. Comfortable, lovely family and not far from the center. Great view of the mountains. Also serves breakfast and dinner. 300 som, incl. breakfast 500 som. (updated Aug 2019)
* 42.1634477.029183 Various Yurt Camps (just northwest of Tong (Тон) village). (updated Nov 2018)

## Go next

* Karakol – With stops at the Fairy Tale Canyon, Barskoon waterfalls and Jeti Oguz on the way.
* Tong – Popular with locals for its Salt Lake.
* Tamga – With the Barskoon waterfalls is 50 km east of Bokonbayevo. The waterfall 20 km from the highway to the south.