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# Charlevoix (Michigan)

Charlevoix is a lakeside city in Northern Michigan, a short distance north of the mouth of Grand Traverse Bay.

## Get in
### By car

Charlevoix is a four hour drive from Metro Detroit and a six hour drive from Chicagoland.

### By plane

* 45.570833-84.7966671 Pellston Regional Airport (PLN ), 1395 North U.S. 31, ☏ +1 231 539-8365, info@emmetcounty.org. Delta Connection from Alpena and Detroit. A quaint, small town airport about an hour away, with free parking! (updated Nov 2019)
Traverse City Airport (TVC) is a little larger with more flights.

## Get around

If you are staying in town, downtown Charlevoix is extremely walkable. If you don't have a car and need a ride, Charlevoix Taxi Service is a fixture in town.

## See

When in Charlevoix, check out some of the many quaint shops downtown. While there, take a stroll in the newly renovated East Park and check out the boat docks and stream and ponds. Castle Farms is also south of town and hosts weddings, wine tastings and other events.

## Do

* The Venetian Festival, info@venetianfestival.com. Highlight of the summer in July. (updated Nov 2019)
* Applefest. A great way to welcome the fall. (updated Nov 2019)

## Buy

* Murdick's Fudge (Celeste Murdick's Fudge & Candy Kitchen), 321 Bridge St, ☏ +1 231-547-2122, toll-free: +1-800-755-4821, info@celestemurdicksfudge.com. Don't leave Charlevoix without stopping in. (updated Nov 2019)
* Kilwin's (Kilwins of Charlevoix), 233 Bridge St, ☏ +1 231-547-5013, charlevoix@kilwins.com. Be sure to stop by and pick up some chocolate! (updated Nov 2019)

## Eat

* Grey Gables Inn, 308 Belvedere Ave, ☏ +1 231-547-9261, info@greygablesinn.com. Fine dining in a converted century old "cottage". (updated Nov 2019)
* The Villager Pub, 427 Bridge St, ☏ +1 231 547-6925, info@thevillagerpub.com. Casual dining right downtown. (updated Nov 2019)
* The Weathervane, 106 Pine River Ln, ☏ +1 231-547-4311, weathervane@staffords.com. Enjoy fine dining along The Pine River Channel downtown. (updated Nov 2019)
* Terry's, 101 Antrim Street, ☏ +1 231 547-2799. Opens at 5PM. (updated Nov 2019)

## Sleep

* Pellston Lodge Magnuson Hotel (info@pellstonlodge.com), 1600 US 31 North, Pellston, ☏ +1 231-539-7000. The Pellston Lodge Magnuson Hotel in Michigan is located 1 mile from the Maple River, a Blue Ribbon trout stream, and 20 minutes from either Lake Michigan or Lake Huron. Just a short walk to Pellston Regional Airport.
* Belvedere Bed & Breakfast, 306 Belvedere Ave, ☏ +1 231-547-2251.

## Connect

* Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce, 109 Mason St, ☏ +1 231 237-9031. (updated Nov 2019)

## Go next

Charlevoix is the gateway (by sea or air) to Beaver Island, a lightly populated retreat to the northwest in Lake Michigan.
# Belitsa

Belitsa is small town in South-Western Bulgaria, on the slopes of the Rila mountains, not far from Bansko and Razlog. A bear sanctuary was established there in 2000 for "dancing bears" from Bulgaria and other Balkan countries after the practice was outlawed.

## Get in
### By car

Road 8406 branches off the main Road 84 from Pazardzhik to Razlog and Bansko near the village of Gradishte ('Градище') and rejoins it by the village of Banya ('Баня'). By road, Belitsa is about 21 km (13 mi) from Razlog and Bansko, and 60 km (37 mi) from Velingrad further north Road 84.

### By train

Belitsa is one of the stops on the Rhodopes narrow gauge railway. About 35-40 min from Bansko, 30 min from Razlog, 130 min from Velingrad, almost 4 hr from the start of the line at Septemvri. The main disadvantage is that the station is about 4 km (2.5 mi) from the village centre.

## See

* Dancing Bears Park Belitsa, Address: Andrianov Chark Area, Belitsa 2780, Bulgaria, ☏ + 359 88 244 1377, office@vier-pfoten.bg. was built by the animal welfare organisation Four Paws in 2000 and is located in Rila Mountain at about 180 km south of Sofia, 12 km from town Belitsa and about 35km from Bansko. The whole area of the sanctuary comprises 120.000 m². The park can be visited only in frame of a guided tour from 1st of April until 1st of December. These guided tours offer visitors comprehensive information about the sad conditions in which the bears suffered before they were rescued, as well as to raise awareness about the main natural requirements of brown bear species and its conservation.
# Newport (Tennessee)

Newport is a city in Tennessee with a history of bootlegging and a bit of desperation to make it out of poverty in Appalachia. Though it went through a lot of ups and downs over the years, there aren't a whole lot of singular attractions to visit here.

## See

* 35.92984-83.339731 Bush's Visitor Center, 3901 US-411, Dandridge, ☏ +1 800 590 3797. M-Sa 9AM-4PM. At this plant's visitor center, you can learn everything you wanted to know about Bush's baked beans. (updated Aug 2021)

## Do

If downtown, try the 35.9685-83.185621 Newport Riverwalk along the Pigeon River and admire the Newport cityscape that probably hasn't changed much over time.

## Sleep

* Best Western Inn, 1015 Cosby Highway.
# Anaktuvuk Pass

Anaktuvuk Pass is a village of around 300 in the North Slope region of Arctic Alaska.

## Understand

Anaktuvuk Pass rests at an elevation of 2,200 feet on the divide between the Anaktuvuk and John Rivers in the central Brooks Range and is the last remaining settlement of the inland northern Inupiat Eskimo. Anaktuvuk is an Anglicized rendering of the Inupiat word for "place of caribou droppings," and the village and the Anaktuvuk River are so called because this is a place where huge caribou migrations used to take place.

## Get in

Various air services and bush pilots will fly you for a price from the large cities like Fairbanks or Barrow.

## Get around

The entire village is walkable. In summer, locals get around everywhere using ATVs; in winter they use snowmobiles ("snow machines" in Alaska). And of course, nothing beats the convenience of Alaska's "bush taxi", the single engine airplane equipped with floats, skis or wheels, as the season requires.

## See

* Gates of the Arctic National Park HQ, near the air strip.
* Simon Paneak Memorial Museum (a short walk from the village airstrip), ☏ +1 907 661-3413. M-F 8:30AM-5PM. The town's small but noted museum. $10.00. (updated Sep 2016)

## Go next

Various air services and bush pilots will fly out you for a price to the large cities like Fairbanks or Barrow.
# Iditarod Trail

The Iditarod Trail is a historic trail that connects Seward, Alaska with Nome, Alaska and the rest of the Seward Peninsula. In winter, it is navigable by dogsled or snowmobile. In summer, segments of the trail can be hiked, while many sections are barely usable. Rivers are used for inter-village transportation instead.
According to the Bureau of Land Management, which maintains parts of the trail, "the Trail demands a high degree of self-reliance by the user, proficiency in extreme winter camping and travel by ski, dog team, snowmobile, or fat tire bike."

## Understand

Most of the trail is far from people, and most inhabited places by the trail are small villages, if that. You will mostly be on your own in real wilderness in a harsh climate. In summer there are hundreds of miles of unfrozen swamps to cross; in winter you have to survive the cold. Anybody who wants to use this trail needs to have adequate skills, do their own research and prepare well.
The trail was mapped in 1908 as the Seward-to-Nome Trail. It was used to get people to the gold fields of Iditarod/Flat and Nome by foot or dog sled. The trail mostly followed old trails of native Indians and Eskimos. The trail is the only National Historic Trail in Alaska. The path of the trail has shifted somewhat over time.
There is a yearly dogsled competition from Anchorage to Nome: the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in early March, commemorating an emergency delivery of diphtheria antitoxin serum in 1925 by dog sled, partly along this trail.
* Trail website
* Bureau of Land Management Anchorage Field Office, ☏ +1 907-267-1246, blm_ak_afo_general_delivery@blm.gov. (updated Aug 2021)

## Prepare

Thorough preparation is needed.
In winter the trail can be explored by snowmobile, ski or dog sled.
See Cold weather for more general advice.

## Get in

To get in, you have to somehow get to Seward or Nome. You might be able to take a cruise ship or the Alaska Marine Highway to Seward or Whittier, or fly into the Seward Airport, among other ways.

## Go

The trail has alternative legs on some stretches. One variant:
* Mile 0 - Seward
* Mile 4 - Bear Creek
* Mile 7 - Bear Lake
* Mile 28 - Moose Pass
* Mile 65 - Portage
* Mile 75 - Girdwood
* Mile 116 - Eagle River
* Mile 127 - Chugiak
* Mile 145 - Knik
* Mile ? - Susitna
* Mile ? - Old Skwentna
* Mile ? - Rohn River Roadhouse
* Mile ? - Farewell Lake
* Mile ? - Big River Roadhouse
* Mile 495 - McGrath
* Mile ? - Takotna
* Mile ? - Flat
* Mile ? - Iditarod
* Mile ? - Dikeman
* Mile ? - Dishkakat
* Mile ? - Kaltag
* Mile ? - Unalakleet
* Mile ? - Shaktoolik
* Mile ? - 65.2-159.221 Ungalik, with trail to Koyuk
* Mile ? - 64.75-161.542 Bald Head
* Mile ? - 64.7-162.033 Moses Point, with private airfield and trail to Koyuk
* Mile ? - Elim, village with airfield
* Mile ? - Walla Walla
* Mile ? - Golovin
* Mile ? - Solomon
* Mile 1145 - Nome
# Elim

Elim is a small town in Alaska (pop. 330), along the Iditarod Trail.

## Get in

You can get in by either:
* 64.615-162.2705561 Elim Airport (ELI ). Bering Air from Golovin, Nome.
* The Iditarod Trail, a dogsled trail that comes from Nome, a town with a larger airport.

## Go next

* Golovin, if going west towards Nome on the Iditarod Trail
* Moses Point, if heading east on the Iditarod Trail.
# Hejaz

The Hejaz (or Hijaz) covers the central Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia. Home to both commercial hub Jeddah and the Islamic holy cities of Mecca and Medina, this is where the famous railway from Damascus led in its brief heyday, and while politically somewhat eclipsed by Riyadh, Jeddah in particular remains the most cosmopolitan city in the country.

## Cities

* 21.368640.28471 Al Hada
* 23.7838.7905562 Badr — where Muhammad filled the wells along the route for the Muslims to defeat the powerful Quraish army
* 21.54277839.1727783 Jeddah - Saudi Arabia's second city
* 22.439.0833334 King Abdullah Economic City — new city under construction, as of now mainly golf courses and luxury hotels
* 21.422539.8261115 Mecca (Makkah) - the holiest city in Islam and the destination of the Hajj pilgrimage, entry prohibited to non-Muslims
* 24.4739.616 Medina - site of the Prophet's Mosque; the city is now open to all, but the Mosque remains off limits
* 21.26666740.4166677 Taif
* 24.04449338.4073868 Yanbu — renowned for its picturesque waterfront

## Other destinations

* 26.81416737.94751 Hegra (Madain Saleh) — splendid Nabataean ruins akin to Petra
* 21.422539.8261672 Plain of Arafat
* 25.69861139.29253 Khaybar — Ruins of a former Jewish oasis town that was the site of a major battle in 628 CE.

## Talk

Arabic is the official language of the region. However, due to pilgrims coming from all over the world most if not all major world languages are spoken, especially Urdu, Hindi, Bengali and English.

## Get in

* King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah is the primary gateway to the region as well as the rest of Saudi Arabia.
* Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)
* Ta’if Regional Airport (TIF)

## Get around

A new high-speed rail line, the Haramain line, has been built on a Mecca-Jeddah-Medina route. There is also stations at Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport and the planned King Abdullah Economic City.

## Stay safe

Conservative clothing is not optional when traveling through here, especially for women. Women are strongly advised to wear a hijab, or head covering, and need to wear long pants and conservative upper-wear. Men are advised to be equally cautious in appearance.
# Aleiro

Aleiro is a small town in Kebbi State in the northwest region of Nigeria. Known for its tranquil rural setting and agricultural activities, Aleiro was part of the greater Kebbi region, known for its cultural heritage and economic contribution to agriculture in Nigeria Tourists to Aleiro can experience a slice of traditional Nigerian life, and the warm hospitality of its people.

## Understand

Aleiro borders the Republic of Niger in the Sahel region. The town lies on a relatively flat area, with some low hills to the southeast and close to the state capital, Birnin Kebbi. Aleiro is the main agricultural area of ​​Kebbi, where rice, maize and maize are the main crops. Historically, Aleiro is an agricultural community strongly associated with agriculture, especially rice farming. The town is a mix of ethnic groups, mainly Hausa and Fulani, as well as many cultural traditions prevalent in the region.

## Get in
### By air

* Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport: The nearest airport to Aleiro is Birnin Kebbi Airport, about 45 kilometers from the city.The airport is accessible from major Nigerian cities such as Abuja and Lagos, and there are regular flights to the capital, Kebbi State. From Birnin Kebbi, visitors can take a local taxi or train to Aleiro.

## Get around

The transportation is mainly by motorcycle (Okada), and shared taxis.

## See

* Local Market. (updated Nov 2024)
* Traditional architectures. Explore the traditional mud houses. (updated Nov 2024)

## Do

* Cultural festivals. Participate in Durbur which feature horses riding. (updated Nov 2024)

## Eat

* Tuwon Shinkafa. (updated Nov 2024)

## Drink

Alcohol beverage are not available due to the predominantly Muslim population.

## Go next

* Birnin Kebbi
* Zuru
* Argungu
# Balabac

Balabac is a second-class municipality in the southern tip of Palawan consisting of 32 islands. Being the westernmost point of the country, it is closer to Sabah than the rest of the Philippines, with only the Sabah Strait separating the municipality from its neighboring country.

## Understand

Ferdinand Magellan's expedition made landfall in Balabac. It was one of the stopovers of the crew that first circumnavigated the world.
Balabac had 42,500 residents as of 2020.
In 2023, the tourism government cites that Balabac received only 1,700 recorded tourists compared to the 285,000 visitors El Nido accommodated.

## Get in

The nearest entry point to Balabac is Buliluyan Port, the southernmost part of Bataraza Palawan, a six-hour land ride from Puerto Princesa. From Buliluyan Port, small public boats pick up passengers at least once a day and take them to Balabac town, with a couple of stopover islands along the way. Sightseeing public can arrange a boat tour in Balabac to secure a boat that will take them around the islands at a more flexible schedule.

## Get around
### By boat

There is no public boat transit that connects the islands. Locals use private small boats to get from one island to another.

## See and do

Boat Tour around Balabac Islands Main attractions of Balabac include Onok Island, Punta Sebaring Beach, Mansalangan Sandbar, Candaraman Sandbar and Patawan Island.
Snorkeling. While there is no diving activities in Balabac, its shallow waters are best for snorkeling corals and marine creatures.
Beach camping. Being an underdeveloped destination, camping in uncrowded beaches is one of the experience Balabac offers its visitors.

## Sleep
### Lodging

There are no hotels in Balabac. Basic fan-rooms and AC accommodations are available in Balabac Mainland.

### Camping

Beach camping with basic facility is also available in beaches like Punta Sebaring, Patawan Island, and Candaraman Island.
# Darazo

Darazo is a Local Government Area located in Bauchi State, Nigeria, with its administrative center in the town of Darazo. It spans an area of 3,015 square kilometers and had a population of around 251,597 according to the 2006 census. The area is primarily inhabited by the Fulani and Karai-karai ethnic groups1.

## Understand

Darazo was previously part of the larger North Eastern State before the establishment of Bauchi State in 1976. The area has been traditionally ruled by local leaders and showcases a rich cultural diversity, particularly with the Zumbun language spoken in certain communities. Its history is marked by agricultural practices and social interactions that have significantly influenced its growth and development over time.

## See

* 10.99923510.4133091 Central Mosque. (updated Dec 2024)
* 10.9989910.4134942 Darazo District Head Palace. the area is governed by traditional rulers, with the District Head playing a crucial role in local governance and community leadership. (updated Dec 2024)

## Buy

* 10.99948810.4099381 Darazo central Market, Along Potiskum-Bauchi Road, ☏ +234706 560 6641. 24 Hours. (updated Dec 2024)

## Eat

* 10.9860910.4108871 Rahama restaurant, Bauchi-Gombe Road, near Orji Estate First Gate. (updated Dec 2024)
* 10.9867810.4093762 Rayyan restaurant, Bauchi Road. (updated Dec 2024)

## Sleep

* 10.99827610.415421 Al-umma Lodge, Darazo. (updated Dec 2024)

## Go next

* Bauchi
* Potiskum
* Kano
* Gombe
# Aamby Valley City

Aamby Valley City is a town on the Western Ghats in Maharashtra.

## Get in

It is about 23 km (14 mi) from Lonavala.

## See

* 18.62027873.3861111 Korigad (also called Koraigad, Koarigad or Kumwarigad)). A fort that is about 20 km away from Lonavla in Pune district, Maharashtra, India. Its date of construction is not known but likely predates 1500. It is about 929 m above sea level. The closest village is Peth Shahpur. This fort was incorporated into his kingdom by Shivaji along with the forts of Lohagad, Visapur, Tung and Tikona in 1657. On March 11, 1818, Col. Prother tried to take over this fort but even after a prolonged siege could not make any headway. Finally on 14 March, by igniting the stored ammunition by means of a loose cannon ball he succeeded and this fort went to the British. Now because of the Mulshi dam, a lake has formed close to the base of the hill on which Korigad stands. There are two lakes on the top of the fort. A temple to its patron goddess Koraidevi also exists along with several smaller temples to dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva. The former has been renovated and has a 3-foot-high Deepmala(tower of lamps).The interesting part of the fort is that its wall is completely intact and one can walk along its entire perimeter (about 2 km). Its massive gate is also intact. Several ruins of older structures within the fort still exist. It has six cannons - the largest of which called the Laxmi Toph. It is near the Korai devi temple.

## Sleep

* 18.62032173.3995471 Aamby Valley City Resort.
# Fika

Fika is a local government area of Yobe State, northern Nigeria.

## Understand

Fika history is linked to the establishment of the Fika Emirate, formed by the Bolewa tribe in the 15th century after migrating from Daniski. The emirate was officially recognized as part of the British protectorate in 1899. In 1924 its headquarters moved to Potiskum, where it faced resistance from local tribes. The current emir, Dr. Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa succeeded his father in 2009. The region has experienced conflicts between farmers and pastoralists driven by competition for land and resources, intensified by climate change and population growth.

## Go next

* Gombe
* Bauchi
* Potiskum
# Chiranci

Chiranci or Charanchi is in Katsina State in Northern Nigeria. It is rich in Hausa-Fulani culture, language, and traditions. Chiranci is known for its local markets, traditional crafts, and welcoming communities, and offers a glimpse into the rural lifestyle in Nigeria.

## Understand

Chiranci is a town and headquarters of Chiranci local government area in Katsina State, Nigeria. The region has a long history, tied to the ancient Hausa kingdoms and Islamic empires that flourished in the area.
Hausa is widely spoken in Chiranci, and English is used by educated locals and for official communication.
Islam is predominant, with strong influences on the town’s culture, customs, and celebrations.

## Get in

* Katsina Airport (LOS). The nearest airport is in Katsina city, which connects to major cities in Nigeria. From there, visitors can take a bus or taxi to Chiranci.

## See

* 12.6672337.737461 Chiranci Market. The market is held weekly every Sunday. Known for its traditional atmosphere, the market attracts both locals and visitors from nearby villages who come to trade goods, socialize, and enjoy the lively ambiance. It offers a wide variety of products, including fresh produce, spices, grains, and livestock. (updated Nov 2024)

## Buy

* Local textiles: Traditional woven fabrics, often used in Hausa attire.
* Souvenirs: Locally made handicrafts, including pottery, leather goods, and jewelry.
* Food products: Chiranci markets often have fresh produce, spices, and traditional snacks like kuli-kuli (peanut snacks).
* Livestock: Chiranci Market is the biggest livestock market in Northwestern Nigeria.

## Eat

* Suya. Grilled meat skewer, seasoned with spices. (updated Nov 2024)
* Tuwon Shinkafa. (updated Nov 2024)

## Drink

* Fura da Nono. A local beverage made from millet dough and fermented milk. (updated Nov 2024)
* Zobo. A traditional drink made from hibiscus. (updated Dec 2024)
* Kunun tsamiya. A traditional drink made from millet and tamarind. (updated Dec 2024)

## Go next

* Katsina
* Daura
* Kankia
* Dutsen Ma
# Rockingham (North Carolina)

Rockingham is a city in North Carolina.

## See

Nearby Hamlet was once known as the "Hub of the Seaboard", a main interchange for the Seaboard Air Line Railroad that was something of a predecessor to today's Amtrak. There are some attractions related to that in this city:
* 34.88402-79.693971 National Railroad Museum And Hall Of Fame, 20 W Hamlet Ave, Hamlet, ☏ +1 910 318-5225. Through pictures and model trains, cover the history of the Seaboard and other rail memorabilia. Free. (updated Nov 2021)
* 34.88362-79.698932 Hamlet Depot & Museums, 2 Main St, Hamlet, ☏ +1 910 582-0603. Tu-F 8AM-5PM, Sa-Su 1PM-5PM. Restored Victorian train depot where the Seaboard used to make connections and be the rail service of yesteryear but now services the Amtrak Silver Star. You can visit the Hamlet Depot & Museums inside the depot and a carriage/caboose on display outside. (updated Nov 2021)

## Do

* Thursday Plaza Jam, Cole Plaza (Next to Rockingham City Hall). 1st Th of each month 6:30PM, May-October.
* Attend the annual Seaboard Festival in Hamlet, usually in mid-October.
* 34.94877-79.771141 Hitchcock Creek Trail, 615 Steele St. Hike along former cotton mill Pee Dee Mill #1, it meanders along the tannic waters of Hitchcock Creek. (updated Nov 2021)

## Sleep

* Red Roof Inn, 408 West Broad Ave, ☏ +1 910-895-1144.
* Quality Inn & Suites, 400 West Broad Ave, ☏ +1 910-895-0099.
* Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rockingham, 307 Greene St, ☏ +1 910-817-6001.
# Kingsburg

Kingsburg is a city in California.

## Get in

Kingsburg is on California State Route 99 between Fresno and Visalia.

## Do

* Swedish Festival. 3rd weekend of May. Check website for exact date and time. A festival that celebrates Kingsburg’s Swedish cultural heritage. Free.

## Eat

* 36.5174-119.55541 Chinese Pagoda Restaurant, 1800 Marion St., ☏ +1 559 897-8838. (updated Dec 2018)
* Cheyenne's Steakhouse, 505 Sierra St., ☏ +1 559-897-2000. Pricy.
* 36.5152-119.55262 Sun Hong Kong Restaurant, 1425 Draper St., ☏ +1 559 897-7221. (updated Dec 2018)

## Sleep

* 36.5185-119.5661 Motel 6, 401 Sierra St, ☏ +1 559-897-1022. Amenities include an outdoor heated pool and hot tub. Guest rooms include a micro-fridge and free Wi-Fi. $60. (updated Aug 2016)
* Tavcam Inn, 2015 Simpson St., ☏ +1 559 897-5951.

## Go next

* Kings Canyon- 201 East to 63 North to 180 East. About 1 hour 30 minutes away.
* Sequoia National Park- 99 South to 198 East. About 1 hour away.
* Bakersfield- 99 South. About 1 hour 20 minutes away.
* Fresno- 99 North. About 25 minutes away.