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# South Damodar

South Damodar is a rural area south of the Damodar River, in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It consists of Khandaghosh, Raina I and Raina II community development blocks of Purba Bardhaman district. It is known as the birthplace of several stalwarts, including Indian revolutionaries like Rash Behari Bose and Batukeshwar Dutt.

## Get in
### By car or bus

NH 116A runs over this area north-south as Bardhaman–Arambagh Road. Numerous Arambagh and Bankura-bound buses from Bardhaman ply over this area.

### By train

There are regular MEMU local trains between Bankura and Masagram and the route runs over this area. If you are arriving from Bardhaman or Howrah via Chord line, you have to change the train at Masagram. 23.10994387.804451 Seharabazar SER acts as an interchange between train and bus in this area. There's an unnamed station on the route with blank signs, which serves the villages of Raina and Rainagar, and is known as "Rainagar" in maps and tickets.

## See and do

* 23.1958787.733311 Birthplace of Batukeshwar Dutt, Onari, Khandaghosh. Batukeshwar Dutt (1910–1965) was a revolutionary and one of the four people associated with the 1929 Lahore bombing case, the other three were Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru. While the other three were hanged to death in 1931, Dutt was later released from the prison. He later passed away in a hospital in New Delhi in 1965. (updated Oct 2023)
* 23.0223987.941072 Birthplace of Rash Behari Bose, Subaldaha. (updated May 2023)

## Eat and drink

South Damodar is known for its Gobindobhog (গোবিন্দভোগ Gobindabhog) rice, which is cultivated only in this area.
# Malia

Malia is in Crete. It is 34 kilometres (21 miles) east of Heraklion, the Cretan capital city.

## Understand

Modern day Malia is a holiday resort, tourism and commerce are the main economic activities in the town, with plenty of hotels, restaurants, gift shops, bars and nightclubs. Malia has become one of the most popular tourist locations of Crete, and one of the most popular in Europe, rivalling Ibiza and Magaluf. It is mainly visited by young people from the UK and Northern Europe. The prominence of Malia as one of the leading spots for nightlife in Europe is cemented by the attraction of big name DJs and events. The Main Strip is home to many bars, clubs, taverns and restaurants. This is supported by the many close by hotels and apartments in Malia and the immediate area. Malia has a fine sandy beach which starts from the bottom of the strip and continues towards the East near to the Minoan palace of Malia.

### History

The palace of Malia, dating from the Middle Bronze Age, was destroyed by an earthquake during the Late Bronze Age, Knossos and other sites were also destroyed at that time. The palace was later rebuilt toward the end of the Late Bronze Age. Most of the ruins visible today date from this second period of construction. The palace features a giant central courtyard, 48 m x 23 m in size. On the south side are two sets of steps leading upwards and a maze of tiny rooms. Also here is a strange carved stone called a kernos stone, which looks like a millstone with a cup attached to the side of it. On the north side of the courtyard were storage rooms with giant earthenware pithos jars, up to two metres tall. These were used for holding grain, olive oil and other liquids; the floor of these rooms has a complex drainage system for carrying away spilled liquids.

## Sleep

* 35.291325.44571 Alexander Beach Hotel & Village, info@alexander-beach.com. (updated May 2015)
* 35.292925.46152 Hotel High Beach, ☏ +30 28970 32783-4, fax: +30 28970 32293, info@highbeach.gr. 4 star hotel, located 800 m from the town centre. (updated May 2015)
# Dram

Dram (Zhangmu & Nepalese: Khasa) is a town in Xigatse Prefecture. At 2350 m above sea level, it belongs more to the world of Nepal than the high plateau of Tibet.

## Get in

On the Friendship Hwy, at the border with Nepal. There is no public transportation, so you will have to hitchhike or rent a Land Cruiser for further travel into Tibet.
Coming from Nepal - read the get out section.

## Buy

Bank of China does not change money. You may find that changing money will be better on the Chinese side of the border. Most merchants on both sides of the border take both Nepalese rupees and Chinese yuan for purchases and will offer to change your money.
Prices in Dram are the highest in Tibet - 2-3 times as expensive as Lhasa.

## Eat

Lots of Chinese restaurants in the vicinity of the Bank of China branch.

## Sleep

Zhangmu Binguan, Zhangmu Luguan, Himalaya Hotel, Waishigongbianshi Binguan are the main hotels within Dram, near the Bank of China branch. the Riguang Lushe is further uphill from the other hotels.

## Go next

The Friendship Hwy winds its way through Dram, zig-zagging back and forth as it descends the mountain side. At the lowest point of Dram is the edge of the no man's land that separates Dram from its counterpart on the Nepal side, Kodari. Here you will find Chinese Customs and Immigration at the gate that separates the town from the no man's land. The no man's land stretches for 10 km until you reach the Friendship Bridge with Nepalese Customs and Immigration at the other side. You have two options for travel through the no man's land - one is to walk and the other is to hitchhike. You will also find baggage porters, charging an average of 40 rupees per porter, who will carry your baggage across the no-man's land.
# Nyalam

Nyalam (聂拉木) is a town in Xigatse prefecture near the Nepalese border.

## Get in

Located on the Friendship Highway.

## See

* Nyalam Pelgyeling Monastery, 10 km north of Nyalam, near the village of Zhonggang (Tibetan name). A monastery built around a cave where the enlightened yogi Milarepa (1040-1123) and his disciple Rechungpa spent many years in meditation. Rebuilt in 1983 with assistance from Nepalese craftsmen.

## Do

* Sacred sites. There are several sacred sites and caves associated with Milarapa and other Buddhist yogis in the Lapchi mountain area.
* Trekking. The landscape of the region and the stunning scenery lends itself to trekking.

## Buy

There is a Bank of China branch here, but it does not offer ATM or currency exchange.

## Eat

Several restaurants are located along the highway.

## Sleep

* Nyalam Binguan and the Snowlands Hotel (Xueyu Luguan) are located across the street from each other.
* Road Worker's Hotel, at crossroads.

## Go next

* Xigatse
# Sakya

Sakya is a village in Xigatse prefecture.

## Get in

Sakya is located 25 kilometres from the Friendship highway. There are regular long distance buses from Shigatse and Tingri every day. Minibuses travels frequently between Sakya and nearby Lhatze.

## Get around

Sakya is a small and dirty town. It is possible to travel to different locations in the valley by horse or donkeycarriges. The price for a trip between the new Sakya monastery to the local hospital in the town is less than 0.5 USD. There are also modern automobile taxis, the quality of most cars are poor.

## See

New monasteries.
Old monasteries
Nunnaries

## Do

Visit Sakya monasteries.
# Shelkar

Shelkar is a town in Xigatse Prefecture.

## Get in

Located 7 km off of the Friendship Hwy. Most travelers skip Shelkar and stay at the hotels near the Shelkar Junction, where the road to town meets the highway. There is no public transportation available.

## Buy

Petrochina has a filling station at the Junction

## Eat

Pricey food in the hotels and guesthouses.
* Zhuang Yuan Sichuan Restaurant on the Highway has a 10 page English menu but is also pricey.

## Sleep

* Qomolungma Hotel (Dingri Zhufeng Binguan), ☏ +86 892 8262775.
The Everest Service Center Hotel sells the Everest Base Camp tickets which allow access to Qomolangma National Nature Reserve. Other places to stay are the Mt Everest Home Inn, Chengdu Jiudian, and the Shigar Snowland Hotel.
# Tingri

Tingri, (Dingri) is a town in Xigatse Prefecture.

## Get in

Mostly a military base disguised as a town, located on Friendship Hwy. Most groups traveling by Land Cruiser to/from the border with Nepal spend a night here. No public transportation available here.

## Get around

Walking - Tingri is located on edge of flat plain so lots of land around town to go trekking

## See

* Tingri Dzong - the old fort

## Do

* Trek to Qomolangma National Nature Reserve

## Buy

Minimart to the west side of town

## Eat

Restaurants available in the vicinity of the two hotels. Most guesthouses offer tea along with momos and potatoes for a few yuan. The best restaurant in town is the Sichuan restaurant across from the Lao Dengre Hotel.

## Sleep

Two hotels are available - the Everest View Hotel and the Benba Hotel.
Several Tibetan inns are also available - Amdo Guesthouse, Dingri Sunshine Hotel, Himalaya Hotel, Lao Dengre Hotel, and Rong Sha Hotel. The best of the bunch are Amdo Guesthouse and Lao Dengre Hotel since they have very nice Tibetan teahouses with carpeted floors and low to the floor seating.
East of town is the Everest Snowleopard Hotel, a Tibetan style inn, which houses group tours.
# L'Estany

L'Estany is in Barcelona (province) and is a stage in the Catalan Way of St. James.

## Get in
### By plane

The nearest airports are in Girona (GRO) 83 km (52 mi) and Barcelona (BCN) 108 km (67 mi).

### By train

Closest train station is Vic.

### By car

The C-59 crosses the village, and goes from Mollet to C-25 Eix transversal.

## See

* 41.869372.1125681 Monestir de Santa Maria de l'Estany, Plaça del Monestir, 4, ☏ +34 938 303 040, monestirestany@bisbatvic.org. Tu-Su 10:00-14:00; summer: additionally Sa 16:00-20:00. Although it has been the parish church of the village since the early 19th century, it was built as a monastery of Augustinian canons. It was founded in the year 1080, and its cloister is one of the gems of Catalan Romanesque art. Since the late 20th century, Santa Maria de l'Estany has been a small parish of the Diocese of Vic. The former abbatial dependencies house the museum and the archive, showcasing a collection of objects, some belonging to the monastery and others contributed by the villagers. The archive holds documentation from the 11th century. The former abbatial house now houses the Town Hall of l'Estany. €5. (updated Nov 2023)

## Do
### Festivals

The most notable festivals and traditions are the main festival (September 8), the fair (December 8) and the living nativity scene.

### Hiking

* Catalan Way of St. James from El Port de la Selva to Montserrat (Spain) to Pina de Ebro passes the village.

## Eat

* 41.8696142.1136571 Hostal Grau, Carrer Verdaguer, 6, ☏ +34 93 830 30 51. Catalan cuisine, grilled meats. (updated Nov 2023)

## Sleep

* Cal Sabata, Carrer Major, 15, ☏ +34 93 830 31 20. (updated Nov 2023)
# Savonranta

Savonranta is in Savonlinna, Finland.

## Get in

Savonranta can be accessed by road 474 from Kerimäki. During school days the village is served by bus connections.
* 62.16992929.2101981 Savonranta Marina. Marina for visiting boats, harbor. Summer restaurant. (updated Nov 2023)

## See

* 62.17051829.2049581 Savonranta Church, Pappilantie 24. viewing by appointment or during services. Savonranta Church is an idyllic wooden church built in 1863 accoring to the plans of architect August Boman. Guided tours summertime Tuesdays and Fridays 11:00-14:00. (updated Nov 2023)
* 62.26317529.2075032 Säimen Mill Museum (Säimenen myllymuseo), Sönkäntie 17, ☏ +358 400 760 383. Old village watermill preserved as a museum, nature trail with a lean-to shelter for making fire. Idyllic place to visit. (updated Nov 2023)
* 62.15777129.2200953 Orivirran saarto ruin, Linnosaarentie 163. Orivirran saarto is a ruin of a 16th-century fortress located in Savonranta, Finland. It is believed to be built some time between 1540 and 1550 and was used until the beginning of the 17th century. Its status was to be to protect St. Olaf's Castle which is still located 50 km to south. In 1592 Russians and Cossacks destroyed the fortress, some ruins and memorial plaque remain. (updated Nov 2023)

## Do

* 62.15529129.3725671 Spotting Paasveden Piru (The Devil of Paasvesi). Can you solve mystery of lights on Lake Paasvesi? There are numerous sighting dark autumn nights of fast moving light phenomenon on the lake. The mysterious light has created an abundance of folklore. Is it your turn to come to the lake September or October to solve the mystery? Watch for cruising schedules of Savonlinna companies. (updated Nov 2023)

## Buy

* 62.17254429.2033391 Vuokala Mill handicraft shop and mill museum (Lamminniementie 6). F 10:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-14:00. Good selection of local handicrarf displayed and sold in an old watermill. (updated Nov 2023)

## Eat

* 62.17328829.2070351 Café Sara, Kolmitähkäntie 3. Charming little restaurant serving coffee and lunch in the village. (updated Nov 2023)
# Suez

There's more than one location or topic called Suez:
* The Suez Route, which includes the Suez Canal
* Port Suez, a city in Egypt
# Red Sea

The Red Sea is a body of water between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Geologically, it is a northern continuation of Africa's Great Rift Valley.
* Red Sea Coast, Egypt is on its west coast
* Red Sea Project, Saudi Arabia is on its east coast
* Sinai, Egypt is between its two northern arms, Gulf of Suez and Gulf of Aqaba
* Suez Route is the shipping channel between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean
* Diving in Egypt outlines resorts, reefs and islands in the northern Red Sea
* Ferries in the Red Sea are its sea routes
Islands dot the Red Sea coasts of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Eritrea and Yemen.
The name appears in multiple other places – see also:

### Sudan

* Red Sea as a state in Northern Sudan
# Africa itineraries

Itineraries in Africa

## Crossing more than one country

* 31.19929.9051 Alexandria to Cape Town by train and bus
* Cairo to Nairobi overland
* Cycling the Western Sahara 2,100 km (1,300 mi)
* Exodus of Moses the overland route of Moses from Cairo, Egypt to Jerusalem, Israel by foot.
* MV Liemba, a historic ferry
* -9.3156332.763532 TAZARA Railway
* Nile

## Egypt

* Felucca cruise on the Nile — Nile riverboat cruises are widely available with many stops at temples and ruins along the way.

## Mauritania

* 21.29799-13.04763 The Iron Ore Train

## Réunion

* -21.24240655.7056884 Hiking the Piton de la Fournaise

## Rwanda

* Congo Nile Trail

## South Africa

* Mpumalanga Escarpment in a weekend 300 km (190 mi) drive
* Route 62 18 day drive
* -29.588129.29275 Sani Pass a 4WD only road.

## Nigeria

* Lagos-Ibadan Railway
# Nile

The Nile (Arabic: النيل, an-Nīl), is Africa's longest river, and by most definitions the longest in the world at 6,695 kilometers (4,132 miles) from its source White Nile in Burundi/Rwanda to its mouth at the Egyptian city of Rosetta (Rasheed) on the Mediterranean Sea.
Its drainage basin contains territory of Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Republic of the Sudan, and Egypt.
The White Nile springs from Lake Victoria, and the Blue Nile from Lake Tana in Ethiopia.

## Understand

Most of the Nile flows in an arid climate. In the Saharan desert of Egypt and northern Sudan, the Nile provides most of the available water for farming.
Ancient Egypt is one of the world's oldest civilizations, with its monuments being among the most famous human landmarks along the Nile. Upriver and contemporary with Ancient Egypt, Nubia was a neighbouring kingdom, which left behind equally impressive, if much less visited, monuments. Since the Roman conquest of the Nile delta, the river has been dominated by foreign empires for 2000 years; such as the Ottoman Empire and the British Empire. Since 1956, Egypt has been independent, and the most populous Arab country.

## Get in

Khartoum has flights from several airports in the Middle East and Africa. Port Sudan has some flights and has a bus to Khartoum. International trains and buses may also be available, depending on the political situation.
As of 2023, military conflict is ongoing in Sudan, especially in Khartoum. There may be ceasefires, but they may or may not be respected. If you want to include Sudan in your journey, you should probably postpone it.
Aswan has an international airport and rail services from the rest of Egypt.

## Go

A classic way of sailing down the Egyptian portion of the river is taking a Felucca cruise on the Nile. The itinerary Alexandria to Cape Town by train and bus closely follows the river on its northern section.

### Khartoum to Aswan

* 15.5950132.53551 Khartoum, Sudan, the meeting of the Blue and White Nile. The confluence of the rivers is reportedly forbidden to photo, as it is considered a strategic point.
* 24.08888932.8997222 Aswan, Egypt, the site of the Aswan Dam.

### Aswan to Luxor

* 25.70205132.6393813 Luxor, Egypt, many fabulous temples and ruins.

### Luxor to Cairo

* 30.05331.2464 Cairo, Egypt, the largest city along the Nile, home to the Pyramids of Giza.

### Cairo to Alexandria

* 31.1992929.909255 Alexandria, Egypt, being the largest city in the Nile River Delta.

### Alexandria to Lake Burullus

* 31.48333330.8666676 Lake Burullus, Egypt, the largest freshwater lake in the Nile River Delta
# East Coast (United States of America)

The East Coast of the United States stretches from Maine to Florida and is covered in these articles:
* New England
* Mid-Atlantic
* South (United States of America)
* Florida
Many of the states on the East Coast have long histories, with beautiful and fascinating colonial architecture and historic sites.
# Longview (Texas)

Longview is a city in the Piney Woods region of Texas. At one time a major headquarters of the vast East Texas Oil Field, petroleum remains a large part of the city's economy. Founded in 1871, the city earned its name when surveyors for the Southern Pacific Railroad noted what a "long view" they could see from a hill near the center of the new town. Longview is now home to more than 75,000 residents and has grown to be an important center of commerce and industry for the Piney Woods region of Texas.

## Get in

Longview is easily accessed by auto, lying just north of Interstate 20 and along US Highway 80, and Texas Highway 31. There is a bus station downtown, which is serviced by Greyhound Lines. The city does have a small airport, East Texas Regional Airport, which is mainly a private airfield. However, American Airlines' commuter line, American Eagle, operates daily flights to and from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

## Get around

Longview has a bus system called COLT (City of Longview Transportation). The COLT buses have stops throughout the city making it relatively easy to get around if you are not in a hurry and know where you need to go.
Several major highways traverse the city; Historic US Route 80 bisects Longview and serves as its "main drag". Longview also has an outer beltway, Texas State Highway Loop 281, which forms a three-quarter loop around the city.

## See

* 32.49532-94.738151 Gregg County Historical Museum, 214 N Fredonia St, ☏ +1 903 753-5840. Guns and archeological finds and other pieces of local history. (updated Jan 2022)
* 32.49487-94.737762 Longview Museum of Fine Arts, 215 E Tyler St. Tu-F 10AM-4PM, Sa 10AM-2PM. Paintings and other artworks and performing arts. $5 (free for those under 12). (updated Jan 2022)

## Do

There isn't much to do in Longview, but the locals generally find themselves at the Longview Mall, which is on Loop 281 (or 'the loop' as the locals call it), the Books-A-Million bookstore, also on the loop, or one of the many restaurants around town.
* 32.49616-94.757491 Longview Arboretum and Nature Center, 706 W. Cotton Street, ☏ +1 903 212-2181. A quiet spot in the Piney Woods with concrete paths and lagoons and an interpretive center. (updated Jan 2022)
* 32.49582-94.736962 Fridays In The Park, 219 E Methvin St. Friday concerts and food vendors at Heritage Plaza in season (summer and fall). (updated Jan 2022)

## Eat

* Butcher Shop, 102 Lehigh St, ☏ +1 903 758-6066. Despite what the name suggests, this local hangout is actually a bakery and burger joint. Try their chili or a hickory burger.

## Sleep

* Days Inn Longview South, 112 South Access Rd, ☏ +1 903-758-0959. (updated Jun 2017)
# Ciocănești

Ciocănești is a village in Suceava County in the historical region of Bukovina in north-eastern Romania.

## Understand

Ciocănești is a small village in rural Romania known for its folk-decorated houses.

## Do

* Muzeul Ouălor: a handicraft museum with exhibits exploring the history and craft of Romanian painted eggs.
* Museum House Țaran Leontina: a traditional home with folk elements, open to the public as a museum.
* Ethnographic Museum Ciocanesti Suceava: an ethnographic museum exploring the social and folk history of the area.
# Gulf Of Mexico

There are multiple regions that comprise the coastline of The Gulf Of Mexico:

### United States

* Southwest Florida — a region of Florida
* Gulf Coast (Alabama) — a region of Alabama
* Gulf Coast (Mississippi) — a region of Mississippi
* Gulf Coast (Louisiana) — a region of Louisiana
* Gulf Coast (Texas) — a region of Texas

### Mexico

* Eastern Northern Mexico — a region of Northern Mexico
* Eastern Central Mexico — a region of Central Mexico
* Northern Yucatán and the South — a region of Yucatán and the South

### Cuba

* Western Cuba — a region of Cuba
# Boys Town

Boys Town is an independent village wholly surrounded by, and often treated as part of Omaha.

## Understand

The village of Boys Town was established on December 12, 1917 as the headquarters of Father Flanagan's Boys' Home. In the intervening century, the city of Omaha grew to completely surround Boys Town, though it remains a spearate legal entity, and largely undeveloped. The village is a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

## Get in

Boys Town is located directly off the US-6 freeway, take the 137th Street/Boys Town exit. The nearest bus stop is the 41.265067-96.1363241 First National Bank Park & Ride, served by bus route 92. The stop is about 1 mile (1.6 km) from the visitors center.

## Get around

Many of the main sights can be moved between on foot. The visitors center has a parking lot specifically for visitors, but most sites have nearby parking. The speed limit is 20 mph town-wide, and is strictly enforced.

## See

* 41.262657-96.126851 Visitors Center, 13628 Flanagan Blvd. Monday-Friday 8am – 4:30pm. (updated Nov 2024)
* 41.261043-96.133582 Hall of History, 14057 Flanagan Blvd, ☏ +1 531-355-1185. Monday – Saturday 10am - 4:30pm, Sunday 11am - 4pm. free. (updated Nov 2024)
* 41.260677-96.1316783 Dowd Memorial Chapel, 13943 Dowd Drive. (updated Nov 2024)
* 41.26219-96.1335784 Chambers Protestant Chapel, 410 Bucher Drive. (updated Nov 2024)
* 41.262342-96.1349285 Father Flanagan House, 14153 Grodinsky Circle. (updated Nov 2024)

## Buy, Eat, and Drink

There are very limited options within the village. For other nearby listings, see the main Omaha article. There is a 41.265932-96.1180941 Hy-Vee grocery store nearby on 132nd & California.
* Overlook Café, 13628 Flanagan Blvd (inside the visitors center), ☏ +1 531-355-1126. Monday-Thursday 6:30am - 9:30am(breakfast); 11am - 1:30pm(lunch). (updated Nov 2024)
* Gift Shop, 13628 Flanagan Blvd (inside the visitors center). Monday-Friday, 8am – 4:30pm. (updated Nov 2024)

## Sleep

There are no accommodations open to the public in the village.

## Cope
### Respect

Boys Town is home to many families. Please drive carefully, obeying all speed limits. Respect the privacy of residents by not parking or trespassing in driveways or yards, and not taking photographs of residents without permission. Not all buildings are open to the public, stick to the designated tourist sites.