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# Soccsksargen

Soccsksargen or SOCCSKSARGEN (pronounced socks-sarjen), also officially known as Region XII, is a region in central Mindanao.
The name is an acronym for the region's four provinces and one of its cities: South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City. This region is often known by its former name Central Mindanao. The regional center is in Koronadal at the province of South Cotabato. It is to the south of Bangsamoro (formerly Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao), the Muslim-majority region of Mindanao.

## Cities

* 6.116667125.1666671 General Santos — the largest city, with a booming tuna industry
* 6.633333124.62 Isulan — capital of Sultan Kudarat
* 7.00833125.089443 Kidapawan — the best jumping-off point if you wish to climb Mount Apo, the Philippines' highest mountain
* 6.5124.854 Koronadal — a planned city that is home to ethnic Hiligaynons, who comprise 95% of the city's population
* 6.366667124.7333335 Surallah — an agro-industrial and commercial center for Allah Valley
* 6.683333124.6666676 Tacurong — the commercial hub of the province of Sultan Kudarat

## Other destinations

* 6.216667124.77 Lake Sebu — a town and the lake surrounded by Allah Valley, a pristine rainforest landscape recognized by UNESCO as an important cultural region

## Understand

The region was called Central Mindanao until the provinces of Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, and Maguindanao were transferred to the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Lanao del Norte was later transferred to Northern Mindanao. Saranggani, South Cotabato and General Santos were moved to Central Mindanao to form the present region.
The oldest inhabitants in the region are the nature-worshipping Lumads; the arrival of Christian Cebuano, Hiligaynon and Ilocano migrants drove the Lumads into the mountains. Muslim Maguindanaoans also inhabit the region, at the area bordering Maguindanao, especially in Sultan Kudarat province..

## Get in
### By plane

General Santos International Airport (GES) is the main, and only airport with commercial flights. Despite its international designation, only domestic carriers fly here.

### By bus
## Eat

* A46 Picnic Grove, (UK Peak) Aleosan, Cotabato Province. They serve snacks and burger with patties made of local meat.

## Stay safe

    See also: Mindanao#Understand
The region borders Bangsamoro, and there is high risk of possible attacks from Islamic militants. Areas near the regional border are the most prone to terrorist and insurgent attacks, but attacks can occur anywhere. See the warning on the top of the page for further information.
Communist rebels also hide in the mountainous areas of the region, and are involved in extortion; nevertheless, they are less of a threat to the average traveler.
# Syrian Desert

The Syrian Desert, or Southeastern Desert, is a vast and sparsely populated region in southeastern Syria. It is the basin of the river Euphrates. It consists of the districts Ar-Raqqa (Arabic: ‏الرقة), Al-Hassakeh (Arabic:الحسكة; Syrian Aramaic: ܓܨܪܛܐ; Kurdish: Hesiça), Deir az-Zur (Arabic: دير الزور) and parts of the provinces of Muḥafaẓat Ḥimṣ (Arabic: ‏مُحافظة حمص), Muḥāfaẓat Ḥamāh (Arabic: ‏محافظة حماة) and Rif Dimashq (Arabic: ریف دمشق).

## Understand

Large and sparsely populated, the Syrian Desert is home to numerous ruins of former civilizations. Cities are clustered along the Euphrates River with Deir-az-Zur being the largest.

## Cities

* 35.33333340.151 Deir-az-Zur — a desert town on the Euphrates River bank
* 35.9539.012 Raqqa — Midsized city along the Euphrates, best known for serving as the headquarters of ISIS between 2014 and 2017.
* 35.02083340.4533333 Mayadin —

## Other destinations

In the province of Al-Hassakeh there are a lot of ancient sites that show up unexpected in the desert.
* 34.55038138.2697911 Palmyra — magnificent ruins of a Roman city, in the middle of the desert. It can be considered the main attraction in Syria. Large parts this irreplaceable heritage were deliberately blown up by ISIS during armed conflict in 2015.
* 34.747540.732 Dura-Europos — Ruins of a Hellenistic, Parthian and Roman border city built on an escarpment 90 metres (300 feet) above the right bank of the Euphrates River.
* 34.54944440.893 Mari — Remains of an ancient Semitic city.
* 35.62777838.7563894 Resafa — Archaeological site of the Byzantine city of Sergiopolis
* 35.0738939.071115 Qasr al-Hayr al-Sharqi — A castle (qasr) in the middle of the Syrian Desert, built by the Umayyad caliph Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik in 728-29 CE.
* 35.0049640.4232256 Citadel of al-Rahba — Ruins of a medieval Arab–Islamic fortress
* 35.68944439.82257 Halabiye — Ruins of ancient city known as Zenobia

## Understand

Be sure to practice desert safety if traveling to the Southeastern Desert (and war zone safety until the situation improves).

## Get in

The border with Iraq is open, almost all traffic goes through the 34.397740.97711 Al-Qa'im border crossing .

## Stay safe

See the warning in Syria.
# Kilis

Kilis is a town in Southeastern Anatolia, just north of the Syrian border.

## Understand

Kilis became urbanized mostly during the Ottoman Empire.
As of the early 2020s, the total population of Kilis is about 200,000, roughly half of it natives and the other half Syrian refugees.
On February 6, 2023, Kilis was hit by a devastating earthquake. Many of the city's buildings and landmarks are badly damaged or collapsed.

## Get in

There are frequent buses from nearby Gaziantep.
* 36.710137.11871 Kilis bus station (Kilis Otogar). (updated Jan 2022)

## See

The historic city centre is made up of narrow streets, which are fascinating to explore.
* 36.71694437.1113891 Kilis Museum, Akcurun Cd. 27, ☏ +90 348 813 2037. (updated Jan 2022)
* 36.714737.11442 Tekke Mosque. 16th-century Ottoman mosque complex. (updated Jan 2022)
* 36.71351737.1151673 Kilis Great Mosque (Kilis Ulu Camii). (updated Jan 2022)
* 36.720237.11064 Adnan Menderes Park. (updated Jan 2022)
* 36.69913837.1784625 Oylum Höyük. Large, prehistoric mound that was settled at least 4,000 years BCE. (updated Jan 2022)

## Do

* Halı Saha Stadium. (updated Aug 2018)

## Drink
### Coffee

* Truva Cafe Ve Eğlence Merkezi, ☏ +90 507 472 22 18. (updated Aug 2018)

## Sleep

* Polisevi Hotel, Ekrem Çetin Mahallesi, Yeşiltepe Cd. No:75, ☏ +90 531 260 73 80. (updated Aug 2018)
* Kilis Luna Suite Hotel, ☏ +90 348 814 05 00. (updated Aug 2018)

## Learn

* December 7 University, ☏ +90 348 814 26 66. (updated Aug 2018)
# In Guezzam

In Guezzam (Arabic: عين قزام; Berber: ⵉⵏ ⴳⴻⵣⴰⵎ) is a city in Saharan Algeria and Algeria's southernmost city. It is the principal and largest city in In Guezzam province and is situated right on the Algeria-Niger border.
The town has become known as a destination for smugglers, banditry, and traffickers.

## Understand

In Guezzam is an important border town that serves as a vital link between Algeria and the Sahel. Its strategic location makes it an essential point of transit for Sahelian migrants seeking better opportunities in Algeria and to reach Europe.

### History

In 2019, In Guezzam became the capital of the newly created In Guezzam province.

## Get in

In Guezzam is in a very remote area: it is distant from many of the major cities in Algeria.

### By plane

Entering the city by plane might be the most convenient and safest option; a flight to In Guezzam from Tamanrasset takes about 75 minutes.
* 19.56895.748891 In Guezzam Airport (INF ). The only airport in the city. (updated Sep 2023)

### By car

Tamanrasset and In Guezzam are about 400 km apart and both cities are served by Highway N1. The journey should take you five hours. You should not drive to In Guezzam if you have little to no knowledge of Algerian roads, driving in harsh weather conditions, or both.

## Get around
### By car

In Guezzam is one of the smallest cities in Algeria. You can quickly get around the city by car.

### On foot

In Guezzam is small enough to be explored on foot. Just pay close attention to your surroundings and the weather.

## See

You can admire the vast, desert landscapes.
If you manage to get close to areas near the Algeria-Niger border, you may get a chance to see settlements along the border.

## Stay safe

Many foreign governments, including the U.S. government, advise that areas near the Algeria-Niger border are unsafe.
It is not recommended to drive into Niger from Algeria. While it is possible, the security situation in Niger is unpredictable, and there is a risk of kidnapping, armed robbery and other incidents.
In Guezzam is vulnerable to flooding. In 2018, the city was hit hard by floods caused by heavy rainfall. Refer to the various tips found in the Flash floods article in the event the city experiences flooding.

## Go next

As one of the smallest and most remote cities in Algeria, you will most likely step out after a few hours of arriving.
You can head back to Tamanrasset; however, it is strongly recommended that you book your flight tickets in advance.
# Bordj Badji Mokhtar

Bordj Badji Mokhtar (Arabic: برج باجي مختار; Berber: ⴱⵓⵔⴵ ⴱⴰⴵⵉ ⵎⵓⵅⵜⴰⵔ) is a city in Saharan Algeria.

## Understand

With a population of 17,000 residents, Bordj Badji Mokhtar is Algeria's second most sparsely populated city, serving as a vital link between Mali and Algeria.
The town has become known as a destination for smugglers, banditry, and traffickers.

### Etymology

The city is named after Badji Mokhtar, an Algerian independence activist and revolutionary who was one of the central figures of the Algerian war for independence.

### History

In 2019, Bordj Badji Mokhtar became the capital of the newly created Bordj Badji Mokhtar province.

## Get in

    See also: Algeria#Get_in
You need a visa (if you're required to get one, that is) and a valid passport to travel to Algeria. More information on entering the country and Algerian immigration formalities can be found in the Algeria article.
Bordj Badji Mokhtar is situated in a very remote area; therefore, it is distant from many of the major cities in Algeria.

### By car

It is possible to drive to Bordj Badji Mokhtar, but if you have absolutely no experience with driving in remote areas or on Algerian roads, this option is not recommended.
Reggane and Bordj Badji Mokhtar are about 633 km apart and both cities are served by Highway N6. The journey should take you eight hours.

### By plane

Bordj Badji Mokhtar is served by one airport and offers flight services to cities in Saharan Algeria.
Entering the city by plane is strongly recommended; a flight to Bordj Badji Mokhtar from Tamanrasset takes about 80 minutes.
* 21.3778330.9271 Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport (BMW ), ☏ +213 49 98 93 45. (updated May 2023)

## Stay safe
### Weather

    See also: Hot weather
Bordj Badji Mokhtar has a hot desert climate and temperatures can rise as high as 50°C.
If you plan to walk around, be sure to hydrate often, wear appropriate clothing, and rest often.

## Stay healthy

* 21.33120.9609191 Bordj Badji Mokhtar Hospital. (updated Sep 2023)

## Go next

As one of the smallest cities in Algeria, there's virtually nothing of interest to tourists except the vast landscapes of the Sahara. You will most likely step out within a few hours after arriving.
Given the uncertain, volatile political situation in Mali, it is not recommended to drive into Mali.
# Arlington (Washington)

Arlington is a city in the Puget Sound region of Washington State.

## Get in

Arlington is located along Interstate 5 at exit 208.

## Get around

* Community Transit, ☏ +1 425-353-7433, toll-free: +1-800-562-1375. Operates local and regional public transit bus routes in Snohomish County, except only local routes in Everett. Communities within the county served by this operator's routes include Arlington, Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Snohomish, and Stanwood. (updated Jun 2023)
** Bus routes 201 and 202 travel between Lynnwood and Arlington, making stops along the way in Everett and Marysville.

## Do

* 48.214444-122.1847221 Angel of the Winds Casino Resort, 3438 Stoluckquamish Ln, ☏ +1 360-474-9740, toll-free: +1-877-EXIT-210 (3948-210). (updated Jun 2019)

## Sleep

* 48.15347-122.179441 Best Western Plus Arlington/Marysville, 3721 172nd st NE (Exit 206 off of I-5. Goes East 1/4 mile. Hotel is on the left hand side.), ☏ +1 360-363-4321, bwar@hotelservicesgroup.com. Check-in: 1600, check-out: 1100. 100-room Best Western Plus with complimentary breakfast.
* 48.1486-122.18572 Medallion Inn and Suites, 16710 Smokey Point Blvd, ☏ +1 360-657-0500, fax: +1 360-657-0555. This hotel offers complimentary breakfast, a restaurant & bar, pool & spa. $152. (updated Sep 2024)

## Go next

* Enjoy island life on nearby Camano Island, which is accessible from Highway 532, accessed by traveling on Interstate 5 north of Arlington.
# Okanogan

Okanogan is a city in the North Cascades region of Washington State. It is the county seat of Okanogan County.

## Get around

Trango (Okanogan County Transit Authority), ☏ +1 509-557-6177. Operates several bus routes including: (updated Sep 2024)
* Between Okanogan and Chelan
* Between Okanogan and Omak
* Between Okanogan and Tonasket via Omak
* Between Okanogan and Pateros
* Between Okanogan and Twisp

## Do

* Okanogan County Fair, 175 Rodeo Trail Road, ☏ +1 509 422-1621, fax: +1 509-422-1203, fair@communitynet.org.

## Eat

* The Wagon Wheel Bar & Grill, 1454 Old Hwy 97, ☏ +1 509 826-9930.

## Sleep

* $^{[deadlink]}$ Okanogan Inn, 1 Appleway, ☏ +1 509 422-6431, toll-free: +1-877-422-7070, fax: +1 509 422-4214, inn@okanoganinn.com.
* $^{[deadlink]}$ Ponderosa Motor Lodge, 1034 Second Ave. S, ☏ +1 509 422-0400, toll-free: +1-800-732-6702, pond@communitynet.org.
* U & I Motel, 838 2nd Ave North, ☏ +1 509 422-2920.

## Go next

* Chief Joseph Memorial, on the Colville Indian Reservation
* Chopaka Lake B.L.M. Recreation Site
* Grand Coulee Dam
# Chelan

Chelan is a city of 4,000 people in the North Cascades region of Washington State. It is the gateway to Lake Chelan.

## Understand

Lake Chelan, named for the Salish word for 'deep water', is 50 miles long and 1,486 feet deep, the third-deepest lake in the United States. The fjord-like topography of the Lake Chelan valley results from repeated glacial erosion and deposition, up until 20,000 years ago.
The town of Chelan sits at the southern tip of the lake, in one of the few sections of lakeshore flat enough for development. It is an agricultural center and a lake resort community.
The northern tip of the lake, including the remote mountain village of Stehekin, are protected by the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, administered by North Cascades National Park.
* 47.839779-120.0156781 Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, 216 E Woodin Ave. (updated Oct 2024)

## Get in
### By car

* US-97 passes just outside of town, from Wenatchee to the south and Pateros to the north. US-97 Alt goes through the town center.

### By public transit

* Link Transit, ☏ +1 509-662-1155. Operates bus route 21 between Wenatchee and Manson via Chelan (updated Sep 2024)
* Trango (Okanogan County Transit Authority), ☏ +1 509-557-6177. Operates a bus route between Chelan and Okanogan. (updated Sep 2024)

## Get around
### By ferry

Only a few miles of lakeshore are accessible by road. You need a boat to see the rest of the lake, including the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.
Two companies operate passenger ferries, all the way uplake to the village of Stehekin at the northwest tip.
* 47.8362-120.0380731 Lady of the Lake, 1418 W Woodin Ave. (updated Oct 2024)
* 47.970653-120.213182 Stehekin Ferry, 17100 S Lakeshore Rd. (updated Oct 2024)

## See

* 47.839781-120.0164081 Chelan Museum, 204 E Woodin Ave. (updated Oct 2024)
* 47.709181-120.2167092 Earthquake Point. (updated Oct 2024)

## Do
### Parks

* 47.877934-120.2069733 Lake Chelan State Park, 7544 S Lakeshore Rd.
* 47.992312-120.2594634 Twenty Five Mile Creek State Park, 20530 S Lakeshore Rd. (updated Oct 2024)

### Winter sports

* 47.935873-120.0553455 Echo Valley Ski Area, 1700 Cooper Gulch Rd, Manson, WA 98831. (updated Oct 2024)

### Water parks

* 47.834384-120.0355616 Slidewaters Water Park, 102 Waterslide Dr. (updated Oct 2024)

## Drink

* 47.840286-120.0184591 The Vogue Coffee Bar, 117 E Woodin Ave, ☏ +1 509 888-5282. Local chain offering coffee along with beer,wine, and the likes. Live music all the time. Great atmosphere. (updated Oct 2024)

## Sleep

* 47.83646-120.053961 Lakeside Lodge & Suites, 2312 W Woodin Avenue, ☏ +1 509 682-4396, toll-free: +1-800-468-2781, fax: +1 509 682-3278, info@lakesidelodgeandsuites.com.

## Go next

* Uplake via ferry to the remote resort of Holden and the village of Stehekin.
* Wenatchee, the "Apple Capital of the World".
* Winthrop, the frontier town on the approach to North Cascades National Park.
* Okanogan and Omak
Chelan is on the North Cascade Loop itinerary.
# Tonasket

Tonasket is a city in the North Cascades region of Washington State.

## Get in

Tonasket can be reached either traveling south from the Canadian border at Osoyoos or traveling north from Okanogan.

## Get around

Trango (Okanogan County Transit Authority), ☏ +1 509-557-6177. Operates several bus routes including: (updated Sep 2024)
* Between Tonasket and Okanogan via Omak
* Between Tonasket and Oroville
* Between Tonasket and Aeneas Valley

## Do

* Okanogan Family Barter Faire, 76 W Cayuse Mountain Rd, a survivalist or holistic type of fair with camping and metaphysical activities as well. Usually takes place around the 3rd week of May. Tickets ~$5. +1 509-486-2173

## Sleep

* Canaan Guest Ranch, 474 Cape LaBelle Rd, ☏ +1 509-486-1191, toll-free: +1-866-295-4217, canranch@bossig.com. $100-150/night.

## Go next

* Sitzmark $^{[deadlink]}$ - ski resort, 20 miles northeast of Tonasket
# Pateros (Washington)

Pateros is a city in the North Cascades region of Washington State. It gains its name from the town of the same name in the Philippines.

## Get in

Trango (Okanogan County Transit Authority), ☏ +1 509-557-6177. Operates several bus routes including: (updated Sep 2024)
* Between Pateros and Okanogan
* Between Pateros and Twisp

## Eat

* SweetRiver Bakery, 203 Pateros Mall, ☏ +1 509 923-2151. 6AM-8PM Sunday-Thursday; 6AM-11PM Friday-Saturday. In addition to fresh breads and pastries, this bakery offers sandwiches, soups, hand-tossed pizza and calzones. During the summer, live music is featured every weekend. (updated Oct 2018)

## Sleep

* Alta Lake Golf Resort, 140 Alta Lake Rd, ☏ +1 509 923-2033, info@altalakegolf.com. $60/70/85 (Singles/Doubles/Kitchenettes).
* 48.0283-119.9381 Alta Lake State Park, 191A Alta Lake Rd, ☏ +1 509 923-2473.
* Lake Pateros Motor Inn, 115 Lakeshore Dr, toll-free: +1-800-444-1985, lkpatinn@ncidata.com.
* $^{[formerlydeadlink]}$ Lightning Pine RV Park, 331 Burma Rd, ☏ +1 509-923-2572, mitch@lightningpine.com.
* Lakeshore Inn, 245 Lakeshore Drive, toll-free: +1-877-923-9555. (updated Oct 2018)

## Go next

Pateros is on the North Cascade Loop itinerary.
# Twisp

Twisp is a town in the North Cascades region of Washington State.

## Get in
### By car

WA-20 passes through town, from Okanogan to the east and Winthrop to the west. The junction with WA-153 is two miles south of town.

### By bus

Trango (Okanogan County Transit Authority), ☏ +1 509-557-6177. Operates several bus routes including: (updated Sep 2024)
* Between Twisp and Mazama via Winthrop
* Between Twisp and Okanogan
* Between Twisp and Pateros

## Do

* Merc Playhouse, 101 S. Glover St., ☏ +1 509 997-2306, carolanne@mercplayhouse.com.

## Sleep

* Blue Spruce Motel & RV, 1321 E. Methow Hwy., ☏ +1 509 997-5000.
* Methow Valley Inn, 234 2nd St, ☏ +1 509 997-2253, mvinn@mymethow.com. $89/109/119 (Shared bath/private bath/suite).
* $^{[formerlydeadlink]}$ Sojourns Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast, ☏ +1 509 997-0576, info@sojournsguesthouse.com. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. $105-125.

## Go next

* Loup Loup - ski resort located midway between Twisp and Okanogan on WA-20
# Snohomish

Snohomish is a city in the Puget Sound region of Washington (state). The "Antique Capital of the Northwest" has a charming historical downtown.

## Get in
### By public transit

* 47.9318-122.10091 Community Transit (Snohomish Park & Ride (P&R) at Brickford Ave and Ave D roundabout), ☏ +1 425-353-7433, toll-free: +1-800-562-1375. Operates local and regional public transit bus routes in Snohomish County, except only local routes in Everett. Communities within the county served by this operator's routes include Arlington, Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Snohomish, and Stanwood with the following serving Snohomish: (updated Jun 2023)
** Bus routes 270 & 271 pass through Snohomish towards Everett from Gold Bar via Sultan and Monroe on US 2. They detour through Snohomish via 92nd St E/2nd St and Ave 'D'/Brickford Ave. They pass by the Snohomish P&R on Brickford Ave (at west side). Difference between the two routes is that the #271 bus winds its way through local streets in Sultan and Monroe while 270 pass through them on US 2.
** Bus route 424 goes down to Downtown Seattle through Monroe and Woodinville from Snohomish P&R at Ave 'D' (east side of P&R lot). This route operates weekday mornings to Seattle and return to Snohomish weekday afternoons only.

## See
### Snohomish Historical District

The town was the first county seat of Snohomish County, and thus one of the oldest non-indigenous settlements in the region. 1st Street has a lot of antique shops, restaurants, bars and little shops. There are buildings from the 1800s, some used to be brothels.

## Do

* 47.931721-122.1694461 Swan's Trail Farms, 7301 Rivershore Rd, ☏ +1 425-330-3084. Oct: 10AM-6PM daily, closed rest of year. A fun pick-your-own pumpkin patch and apple orchard. Also has a hay ride, corn maze of the state of Washington and more.

## Buy

The "Antique Capital of the Northwest" is teeming with antique malls and stores.

## Eat

* 47.911542-122.0952571 Grilla Bites, 1020 1st St (between Aves A and B), ☏ +1 360 568-7333. Su-M 10AM-5PM, Tu-W 10AM-7PM, Th-Sa 10AM-8PM. All natural and organic food, very good.
* 47.912645-122.0911952 Jake's Cafe, 709 2nd St (between Rainier St and Cedar Ave), ☏ +1 360 563-0896. 6AM-3PM daily. Excellent diner food.
* 47.911753-122.0952963 Thai Naan, 1020 1st St STE 106. (updated Oct 2024)

## Go next

Snohomish is on the North Cascade Loop itinerary.