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Tennessee

Tennessee is a US state in the South known for its rich history, music, and the Appalachian Mountains along its eastern border. Many visitors come to see Elvis Presley's home, Graceland, or the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Regions
Each region is known for its distinctive musical heritage: Bluegrass (East), Country-western (Middle), and Blues (West).

Cities

 * – Country music capital of the world and the Tennessee state capital.
 * – home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo and the Tennessee Aquarium.
 * – a City with Spirit and home of Lee University
 * – Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
 * – one of America’s Most Charming Towns & Villages
 * – site of East Tennessee State University and the USVA Mountain Home.
 * – Home of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville
 * – Home of the blues and the birthplace of rock 'n' roll.
 * – Home of Dollywood – Country legend Dolly Parton's amusement park.

Other destinations

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Time zones
Tennessee is the only state in the U.S. to have more than one metropolitan area in each of two time zones. Roughly the eastern third of the state is in the Eastern Time Zone—this includes Knoxville and Chattanooga. The rest of Tennessee is on Central Time (same as Chicago). If you have to be somewhere at a certain time in the Eastern zone (and are in the Central zone), don't forget to allow for an extra hour to get there.

History
Tennessee was founded in 1796, making it the 16th state to be admitted to the Union. During the American Civil War, its allegiances were sharply divided, though the state government did secede from the Union. Quickly falling back into Union hands, it was one of the first Confederate states to rejoin the Union. The state has been the home of American icons including former President Andrew Johnson and entertainer Dolly Parton. However, it has also been home to such unsavory characters as Jesse James, and Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest, a prominent, post-war leader of the first Ku Klux Klan.

Tourist information

 * Tennessee Vacation website

Talk
Many native Tennesseans speak in the dialect of the American South. This dialect changes slightly as you cross through each region, and is especially pronounced in rural areas

Generally speaking, it is accepted that people in the South speak more slowly and carefully than those from the North. In particular, visitors from larger cities will have to adjust to the different pace of speech if they visit Tennessee's smaller mountain towns; speaking quickly and bluntly can be perceived as inconsiderate and may engender a negative response. Some Tennesseans in especially rural or mountainous areas may be difficult to understand by those not familiar with American South or Appalachian colloquialisms, slurring or speech cadence.

By car
Interstate 40 criss-crosses the state from west to east, connecting Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and the Smoky Mountain Region. Interstate 55 is entirely situated in Memphis. Interstate 155 crosses from Missouri into northwest Tennessee, ending in Dyersburg. Interstate 24 enters from Kentucky near Clarksville, passes through Nashville and ends in Chattanooga (but not before briefly dipping into Georgia for about three miles / five km). Interstate 65 runs through Nashville in its trek from Kentucky to Alabama. Interstate 75, coming from Kentucky, links Knoxville with Chattanooga before heading into Georgia. Interstate 81 starts at Interstate 40 just east of Knoxville and heads northeast to Bristol before moving into Virginia. In the Kingsport area, Interstate 26 runs south from Interstate 81 into North Carolina (towards Asheville), while Interstate 181 heads toward Kingsport and the Virginia state line.

By plane
There are several airports in the state. Memphis International Airport is served by many major airlines, with service to Toronto, Canada, as its only international route (as of Nov 2019). Nashville International Airport is a hub for Southwest Airlines and is served by many other airlines domestically, and by international airlines offering non-stop service to destinations in Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Dominican Republic, United Kingdom and Germany. There is air service at smaller airports at Maryville (Knoxville), Chattanooga and Bristol. Southern Tennessee is easily accessible to the Huntsville, Alabama, airport.

By train
Amtrak service in Tennessee is limited to the City of New Orleans service stopping in Memphis and Newbern.

By bus
Greyhound offers service throughout Tennessee. Megabus offers service to Memphis (from Chicago, Champaign-Urbana, St. Louis, Atlanta, Birmingham, Dallas, and Little Rock), to Nashville (from Atlanta), to Chattanooga (from Atlanta), and to Knoxville (from Washington, D.C., Christiansburg and Atlanta).

Get around
As in most American states, automobiles are the primary form of travel. In larger cities you will find public bus systems, and Greyhound buses are an option for travel in between cities. There are also major airports in all large cities (Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and the Tri-Cities) and many smaller airports scattered across the state.

There is no option for rail travel to Middle or East Tennessee. However, Amtrak runs the fabled "City of New Orleans" line through Memphis and Newbern. This is certainly worth considering if you are planning to visit those areas, especially if you are heading along the Mississippi River. Also, the city of Nashville operates a commuter rail from the suburbs to the downtown area.

Information on transit can be found here.

See

 * Rock City, near Chattanooga. Famous for "See Rock City" signs all over the southeastern United States, especially on birdhouses.
 * Graceland, in Memphis.
 * Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer it is Tennessee's most visited state park. It holds the largest free falling waterfall east of the Mississippi River.
 * Cades Cove — wildlife viewing location
 * The Lost Sea Adventure-Sweetwater
 * Lookout Mountain

Eat
It is becoming increasingly rare to locate truly authentic "Southern" cuisine in places other than a privately owned family kitchen table, but the state still offers some truly wonderful regional fare. Some local specialties include hot chicken from Nashville, and Memphis-style barbecue, which includes the famous rib tips.

In Memphis, missing Rendezvous, host to American presidents and vice presidents, would be a sin.

Drink
Tennessee is known for its Tennessee whiskey, which meets the legal requirement for bourbon whiskey, but with the additional requirements that it be filtered through maple charcoal after the distillation but before the aging step, and that it be made within the state.

Do
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a World Heritage Biosphere Reserve and draws millions of visitors from around the region and the world annually. Covering nearly 1,000 square miles (over 2,000 km2) it is home to temperate rainforests and some of the rarest and most unique plant life in North America. The park suffers from high levels of air pollution due to surrounding cities such as Knoxville and Sevierville as well as the numerous coal-fired power plants of the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Traffic congestion is fairly severe within the park's Cades Cove "loop," as many people stop to take in the vistas of the sprawling valley and its many deer and bears that freely roam the area. If you plan to go, car pool if you can.

Depending on where you plan to visit, there are many things to do in Tennessee from white water rafting on the Ocoee River, to visiting Gatlinburg, and seeing the Music City of Nashville. For outdoor adventures, you must go visit the Ocoee River rafting, which was home of the Olympics. You can have an all day adventure going down the Ocoee River and experience the fun of the outdoors.

Floods
During the spring months, the state is often heavily affected by major rain storms which lead to a risk of major flood potential. These floods are by no means on a small scale; they are often widespread and last for several days or even weeks. In May 2010, the state experienced a "1000-year flood" which resulted in numerous fatalities and over $2 billion of property damage statewide.

Travelers to the region during this season should consider planning ahead; stay informed about weather events in the region before making your journey. If there is an eminent flood warning or an ongoing threat of a flood occurring in the area at which you plan to travel to or through, consider deferring your travel plans or take an alternate route to your final destination. Avoid flood ravaged areas, as these areas are unsafe for any non-essential travel.

Thunderstorms and tornadoes
Although it is not anywhere near the official "tornado alley", the state (particularly its central and western regions) does experience very violent thunderstorms during the spring and summer months of the year. These thunderstorms frequently have the potential to spawn small scale tornadoes, but this is not to say that the potential for larger scale events is not possible. During the April 2009 tornado outbreak, the city of Murfreesboro was struck by an intense EF-4 tornado which resulted in 2 deaths and caused $40 million in property damage.

Therefore, any travelers to this region during these months should be vigilant of the changing weather conditions.

Refer to the Tornado safety page for more details regarding this matter.

Racism
In terms of race relations, racism is not that prevalent in the state. It's wise to avoid the poorest of areas if you feel you might be targeted by racist people. Younger Tennesseans are generally more progressive and tolerant than their seniors.

Respect
Tennessee, like almost all states in the South, is a conservative state, although it's a bit more progressive than, say, Mississippi.

As is the case with almost all states in the South, old-fashioned rules of etiquette and courtesy are followed. Not following such nuances can make you stand out like a sore thumb.

Go next
Tennessee is tied with Missouri for having the most neighboring states. It has eight in total.

 * Arkansas - Tennessee's western neighbor, "The Natural State" is home to the Ozark Mountains in the northwest while the south and east of the state has flatter land and shows more of its agricultural heritage.
 * Missouri - The state's northwestern neighbor is home to Branson, a music city similar to Nashville (but nowhere near as large), and St. Louis, the gateway to the West.
 * Kentucky - Tennessee's northern neighbor is the Bluegrass State, home to the Kentucky Derby, Mammoth Cave National Park and the Corvette Museum.
 * Virginia - Across Tennessee's northeast corner, Virginia is known for the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park.
 * North Carolina - Located east of Tennessee, North Carolina is where you'll find Chimney Rock, Biltmore Estate and Grandfather Mountain.
 * Georgia - Tennessee's southeastern neighbor is across the border from Chattanooga, and includes Rock City, the historic village of Helen, and the vibrant city of Atlanta.
 * Alabama - The state to the south of Tennessee has the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville and the popular Gulf Shores resort region.
 * Mississippi - Southwest of Tennessee, Mississippi boasts Civil War battlefields, scenic parkways, antebellum charm, and riverboat casinos.

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Tenney

Tenney is a former city with a population of six, in Wilkin County, Northwestern Minnesota. Tenney billed itself as the smallest statutory city in America. Until 2011, it was a fully incorporated municipality which levied taxes on its residents and nonresident landowners.

Understand
The city of Tenney was named for the owner of its townsite, lumberman John P. Tenney, because of his willingness to give land to the railroad which came through in 1885. The first house was built by his son-in-law, Fred Maechler. The post office was established in 1887, and the city was incorporated on November 30, 1901. At this time the land was surveyed and the original plat was approved. The city originally encompassed four square miles, but it never grew enough to meet its boundaries, so in 1916 the farmers petitioned their land from the city, and their request was granted. According to an unpublished town history written in the mid-1980s, the city's population peaked at about 200 in 1910. Before 1910 the city boasted a church, three grain elevators, a hardware store, two mercantile stores, a butcher shop, bank, machine shop, implement shop, blacksmith shop, pool hall, lumberyard, and a hotel, which also housed the barber shop, saloon, and post office. In 1909 a small post office building was erected and used until 1952, when Leonard Hardie became postmaster and moved the post office to the general store. Electricity arrived in Tenney in 1914, through a franchise granted to Ottertail Power Company. After 1910 a steady population decline was driven by the lack of significant population in outlying areas, migration to larger urban centers, and the absence of dynamic economic factors to generate wealth. US Census bureau data indicates that the population fell to 102 in 1920, 89 in 1930, 89 in 1940, 62 in 1950, 35 in 1960 and 24 in 1970. As local establishments burned down or went out of business they were not replaced, and finally the post office was discontinued in 1980 when the population was pegged at 19 by the census bureau. Today the only remaining business in town is the elevator. The only commercial building remaining on the main drag is the former James Bigsby general store, later the G.A. Klugman general store.

The population bottomed out at 2 sometime after the 2000 census, but due to the energetic efforts of current residents, the population has again risen to six, and efforts to attract more residents are ongoing.

Get in
Tenney is about a mile east of the intersection of US Highway 75 and Minnesota Highway 55.

Interstate 29 runs about 15 miles to the west, across the border in North Dakota.

Get around
Tenney has only five streets; three running north-south and two running east-west. The town is easily walkable. The downtown "business district" is confined to one street, one block long. On this street you'll find the tavern, City Hall, the Social Hall, and the Tenney Fire Hall.

Do

 * Explore - The residents of Tenney are accustomed to visitors coming to have a look around, and welcome those who wish to explore and learn about the town. However, some visitors innocently forget that a vacant building is not the same thing as an abandoned building.  Remember that however small and remote the city is, the land and buildings are still private property or city property.  If you have questions or your are curious about the town and its history, your best bet is to talk to someone.  History booklets and commemorative coffee mugs are available, and residents are usually happy to visit with you and tell you what they know about the town's history and landmarks.

Buy, eat, drink
There are no stores in Tenney.

Hotels
There are no places of lodging in Tenney. If you require a hotel or motel, consider staying in Breckenridge, or Wahpeton.

RVs
RVers are welcome to park on Concord Avenue overnight. Plans for the near future include RV hookups and refuse bins.

Camping
If you wish to camp on a city-owned lot in Tenney (camper or pitch a tent), please contact the city in advance: mntenney@yahoo.com.

Go next
Leave the same way you came, but don't forget the way back. You will undoubtedly want to visit again.

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Tenom

Tenom is a small town in the interior region of Sabah state in the Malaysian part of Borneo. The quiet and relaxed town is located in a valley and is in the heart of the area inhabited by the Murut people of Sabah. There isn't that much to do in Tenom but you may find yourself here to catch the train to Beaufort, which runs along the Padas River.

By road
Tenom is more or less the southern end of the main road from Kota Kinabalu into the interior. From KK, the road starts from the suburbs of Donggongon and climbs up the Crocker Mountain Range and down to the Tambunan Valley. The road continues in a southwest direction to Keningau, Melalap and Tenom.

There is also a road between Tambunan and Ranau, allowing you to come directly from Mount Kinabalu and Sandakan without needing to go through KK. The road hugs the mountains and is frequently closed because of landslides.

Tenom is 176km from Kota Kinabalu, 163 km from Ranau and 397 km from Sandakan.

By bus
Tenom is served mainly by minibuses and minivans and you will most likely have to change at Keningau if you are coming from Kota Kinabalu or Ranau. At Kota Kinabalu, minibuses leave from the station opposite Wawasan Plaza at the southern end of town. Most minibuses and vans leave in the morning.

By train
Tenom is the southern terminus of the Sabah State Railway's 134km network. About four trains or railcars run daily between Tenom (Station tel: +60-87-735514) and Beaufort, snaking downhill beside the fast-moving Padas River. The journey is interesting but slow, taking about two hours. One-way economy fare between Tenom and Beaufort is RM2.75. You will have to change trains at Beaufort to continue to Kota Kinabalu.

Do
Tenom Agricultural Park (Malay: Taman Pertanian Sabah) is part of the 1,500 acres of the Agriculture Research Station which is administered and owned by the Agriculture Department in Sabah. It is a complex consisting of the Agriculture Research Station, Seed Production Centre for Cash Crop, Farmers Training Centre and Taman Pertanian Sabah itself. The Park sprawls over an area of 500 acres and was first opened to visitors in October 2000.

With its rich biodiversity, the Park has a magnificent collection of indigenous and introduced plants species. It is also a conservation centre for the native Orchids of Borneo. This park will be the next generation's heritage and will help to educate people in nature conservation and the preservation of natural rainforest through cultivation of trees, shrubs, plants and flowers.

The lush greenery, multitude of species of plants/flowers endemic to Borneo Island and very rare, panoramic view of the lakes and captivating landscaped gardens provide an excellent base to expand your knowledge and ideal environment for those who seek peace, quiet and tranquility away from stress and urban noise. This park also provides a great trekking ground as well as nature walks and jungle activities.

The park is a showcase of integrated activities carried out by all the Departments and Agencies under the Ministry of Agriculture Development and Food Industry. It also serves as a training and education centre for agriculture, horticulture, apiculture, seed production, forestry, fishery and animal husbandry.

Entrance fee: RM25 per person (children RM10, under-13s free) Bike rental: Rm3 per hour Boat rental: Rm5 per hour Chalet/dorm room/camping: Rm150/25/10

Discounts on all fees of up to 72% are given to Malaysian visitors.

Taxi from Tenom town centre: RM30

Sleep
There are several places to stay in Tenom. Prices range from RM10 to RM400.

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Tenorio Volcano National Park

The Tenorio Volcano National Park straddles the border between Guanacaste province and Alajuela province of Costa Rica, it is home to the beautiful Rio Celeste. The river has an unworldly milky blue color which comes from sulfur produced by the volcano. The park attracts nature lovers and hikers who come to see its spectacular waterfalls, its hanging bridges, and its trails through the rain forest and cloud forest.

History
The park is young and not yet widely known outside the local area. A paved road into the park was built in 2018 and is likely to significantly boost ecotourism.

Landscape
The park's most prominent feature is the volcano itself. Tenorio is an inactive stratovolcano with four peaks and two craters. Lower elevations of the park are mostly grassy savanna, with rain forests and cloud forests as you ascend the mountains.

Get in
To get to Rio Celeste it is about a one-hour bus trip from the town of Guatuso, then a 3-km (or more) hike.

See

Eat
Restaurants and food stands are along the park road from Bijuagua (west side of park). There is no food for sale in the park.

Sleep
You can camp at the entrance of the park for US$6 per night. Cabins at the park entrance are available for US$40 per night (April 2008). There is also accommodation further down the road.

Stay safe
Trails are often muddy and slick. Good boots and a hefty walking stick will help. Venomous snakes, including the fer-de-lance (terciopelo) live in this park. Long pants are recommended and beware where you step, especially if you walk off trail.

Bring water in canteens or similar reusable container. Disposable drink bottles are prohibited in the park.

Go next

 * Santa Rosa National Park
 * Guanacaste National Park
 * Arenal Volcano

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Ten Sleep

Ten Sleep is a city in Wyoming.

Understand
The name "Ten Sleep" comes from American Indians who marked this location as "ten sleeps" (or ten days' travel) between Fort Laramie and the government's Indian Agency on the Stillwater River in Montana.

Later, it was known as the location of the Spring Creek Raid, sometimes called the Battle of Ten Sleep, one of the last "Wild West" battles. (You can find a historical marker commemorating this south of town on WY 434.)

Today, Ten Sleep is a common stop for tourists on their way to the Bighorn Mountains, Yellowstone National Park, or (in the other direction) Sturgis. The surrounding lands also attract many hunters and fishers.

Get in
Unless you really know the local backroads well, you'll come in on US 16 and you'll leave that way too. From the west, US 16 passes through Worland, the nearest "big city." From the east, it comes from Buffalo (Wyoming) across the Bighorn Mountains and through the Ten Sleep Canyon.

The adventurous might enjoy the drive from Manderson through Hyattville into Ten Sleep on Wyoming Highways 31 and 49, where you can see a variety of farms and ranches squeezing a living out of the "badlands." Between Hyattville and Ten Sleep you will almost certainly have to stop at some point to wait for cattle to cross the road. (Be aware that, should you have any car trouble or anything, it could be an hour or two before you see another car - and that's in the daytime with good weather. Just in case, you might consider whether you're prepared to deal with all problems yourself!)

You could also try to find your way in from Moneta through Lost Cabin. If you are not familiar with the local roads, before trying this, you might want to download the area into your GPS system.

Get around
As long as you're staying in town, you can walk. Heck, there's hardly even room to drive.

See

 * Ten Sleep Canyon. To the east of town on US 16, on the way to Buffalo (Wyoming), the canyon is a popular destination for rock climbers and bicyclists.
 * Ten Sleep Mercantile
 * Ten Sleep Mercantile

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Tentena

Tentena is a town in Central Sulawesi.

Understand
Tentena sits on the road between Ampana and Rantepao, on the northern shore of Lake Poso. The town itself could be easily overlooked if it were not for the number of guides and locals recommending it as a better option than Poso for an overnight stop. The main street might be a little underwhelming, however the various warungs and homes build over the clear lake waters, and the surrounding rice fields give this charming little town a surpsising appeal. The community exists on two sides of the lake, connected by a busy concrete traffic bridge and a quieter, wooden foot bridge. The main side of the lake is the more commercial area, while the opposite site has a noticeably quieter and more homely feel.

Tentena is in North Pamona district in the regency of Poso, about 50 km south of regency capital Poso. The headquarters of the Central Sulawesi Christian Church are in Tentena.

Get in
The arrival point is the Bus Terminal - a simple drop-off point on the side of the road. From here its a 4km walk into the main areas of guesthouses and shops. A better option is to flag down a local Ojek (motorbike taxi) to take you and your luggage in for Rp5,000.

If you are arriving from Rantepao, 'tourist guides' will be on hand to suggest accommodation options. They are likely to charge you double the normal rate for an ojek (motorbike taxi) ride; however the late arrival of the bus from Rantepao (anywhere between 8pm and 11pm depending on road conditions) Rp15,000 - Rp20,000 (as of Sep 2018).

Get around

 * Ojeks (motorbikes) can take you to most local spots for around Rp5,000
 * Bemos (a minivan, Kijang [old model Toyota SUV], or minibus] can bring you around.

Eat
Try 'Sigoli', a freshwater eel from Lake Poso.

Connect
Telephone area code for Tentena is 0458.

Go next
All connections in Tentena are made from the Bus Terminal, 4km out of town. Ojeks (motorbike taxi) are easily chartered to take you and your luggage to the Terminal for Rp 5,000.

To Rantepao: Bus connection (13 hours, Rp 250,000) (as of Oct 2022). The road between Palopo and Rantepao is prone to landslides. The road can be blocked for hours or days.

To Ampana: You need to take Ojeks (motorbike taxi) or Bemos to Tentena Bus Terminal to Poso (2 hours, Rp40,000), and then transfer to Bus to Ampana (a further 4 hours from Poso, Rp70,000) or another Bemos (Rp80,000 - Rp100,000) (as of Sep 2018). Taxis and private vehicles will hover by the Poso Bus station trying to convince you that the Bus is not available. Predictably, once it is apparent you intend to wait for the bus, the price of Taxis and Private vehicles will become more competitive (sometimes the same price as a bus seat). Private care can be arranged for Rp800,000 - Rp1,200,000 (as of Oct 2022).

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Tenterden

Tenterden is a small town of 7,000 in the heart of Kent. It has become very popular with tourists and has a large variety of shops, from fashion clothing to the usual tourist fare.

Get in
Most people will arrive by motor vehicle from Ashford, the nearest major town or Hastings using the A28 road.

There are buses from Ashford and Headcorn which has the nearest railway station.

Get around
Tenterden is relatively small, with most of the attractions within walking distance from the centre.

See

 * Gusbourne Estate in Appledore offers vineyard tours.
 * Gusbourne Estate in Appledore offers vineyard tours.

Drink
There is no shortage of good pubs or restaurants.
 * Locally produced Biddenden Cider is very good. There are also some local wines.

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Tenterfield

Tenterfield is a town (population 4,066 in 2016) in the New England region of New South Wales in Australia.

Understand
The indigenous Jukembal people were the first inhabitants of the Tenterfield district. The name Tenterfield is from Tenterfield Station, a farm established in the 1840s by Sir Stuart Donaldson, who became the first Premier of New South Wales. He named his property after Tenterfield House, his family home in Scotland. Gold was discovered in the district in the 1850s. The district was planned to be a battlefield in case of a Japanese invasion during World War II, and tank traps and gun emplacements can still be seen. The New England Highway was the only all-weather road between Sydney and Brisbane until the 1950s. Tenterfield is best known for The Tenterfield Saddler, who was the grandfather of the internationally renowned entertainer Peter Allen, who was born and raised in the town.

Tenterfield is the main centre of the Tenterfield Shire Local Government Area.

By car
Tenterfield is at the junction of the New England Highway (A15) heading north-south, and the Bruxner Highway (B60) heading east-west.

The town is 92 km north of Glen Innes and 148 km south of Stanthorpe via Wallangarra.

Tenterfield is 158 km west of Casino via Lismore and 244 km south-east of Goondiwindi via Boggabilla and Yetman.

Armidale-Tenterfield
A NSW Trainlink coach service runs between Tenterfield and Armidale to catch the long-distance trains to Sydney. Coaches stop at the Glen Innes Visitors Information Centre.

Southbound coaches depart Tenterfield M-Su 5:40AM, depart Glen Innes 7AM, and arrive at Armidale Railway Station 8:20AM. Northbound coaches depart Armidale Railway Station M-Su 5:50PM, depart Glen Innes 7:18PM, and arrive at Tenterfield 8:28PM.

A map and timetable can be downloaded here. Bookings are essential.

Brisbane-Tenterfield
Crisp's Coaches run between Brisbane and Tamworth via Tenterfield. Bookings are required - phone or use the website to secure your seat.

Note that the times given are Australian Eastern Standard Time/Queensland Time (GMT+10). From the first Su in Oct to the first Su in Apr New South Wales is on Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time (GMT+11), so adjust arrival/departure times for stops in New South Wales by adding 1 hour.

Also note that services may be adjusted or cancelled at little or no notice, so confirm with Crisp's before departure.

Outbound coaches depart Brisbane M and F 10:45AM from the long-distance bus station in Parkland Crescent (outside Platform 10 at Roma Street Railway Station) and arrive at Tenterfield at the coach stop in Manners Street at 3:45PM.

Inbound coaches depart Tenterfield M and F 10:15AM and arrive at Brisbane at the long-distance bus station in Parkland Crescent (outside Platform 10 at Roma Street Railway Station) at 2:30PM.

By plane
The nearest airports with regular scheduled services are at Lismore, Armidale , Inverell , and Toowoomba , all at least 1.5 to 2 hours drive away.

Get around
Private transport is best. There is a local taxi service, but no local bus service in Tenterfield.

There are no car rental agencies in Tenterfield.

Go next

 * Wallangarra (Queensland) - north-west of Tenterfield: 19.5 km via New England Highway (A15) northbound (16 min)
 * Stanthorpe (Queensland) - north of Tenterfield: 56.5 km via New England Highway (A15) northbound, through Wallangarra (51 min)
 * Warwick (Queensland) - north of Tenterfield: 118 km via New England Highway (A15) northbound, through Wallangarra, through Stanthorpe (1 hr 32 min)
 * Urbenville - north-east of Tenterfield: 140 km via Bruxner Highway (B60) eastbound, through Drake, cross the Clarence River bridge, through Tabulam, at Sandilands turn left/north onto Clarence Way, through Bonalbo, through Old Bonalbo, continue ahead to Urbenbille (1 hr 56 min)
 * Beaudesert (Queensland) - north-east of Tenterfield: 225 km via 140 km via Bruxner Highway (B60) eastbound, through Drake, cross the Clarence River bridge, through Tabulam, at Sandilands turn left/north onto Clarence Way, through Bonalbo, through Old Bonalbo, at Urbenville turn right/north to continue on Clarence Way, at Woodenbong turn right/east onto Mount Lindesay Road, turn left/north onto Summerland Way (B91), cross the state border and continue as Mount Lindesay Highway (SH13), pass the Boonah-Rathdowney Road (SR93) turn-off on the left and continue through Rathdowney, continue ahead to Beaudesert (3 hr 9 min)
 * Casino - east of Tenterfield: 127 km via Bruxner Highway (B60) eastbound, through Drake, cross the Clarence River bridge, through Tabulam, pass the Clarence Way turn-off on the left, through Mallangannee, through Mummulgum, continue into Casino (1 hr 40 min)
 * Lismore - east of Tenterfield: 157 km via Bruxner Highway (B60) eastbound, through Drake, cross the Clarence River bridge, through Tabulam, pass the Clarence Way turn-off on the left, through Mallangannee, through Mummulgum, at Casino turn left/north at the roundabout and cross the Richmond River Bridge then turn right at the second roundabout onto Johnston Street/Bruxner Highway, continue ahead to Lismore (2 hr 6 min)
 * Glen Innes - south-west of Tenterfield: 91.5 km via New England Highway (A15) southbound, through Deepwater (and pass the turn-off to Emmaville on the right), continue ahead into Glen Innes (1 hr 6 min)
 * Armidale - south of Tenterfield: 189 km via New England Highway (A15) southbound, through Deepwater, through Glen Innes, through Guyra, continue ahead to Armidale (2 hr 16 min)
 * Tamworth: south-west of Tenterfield: 299 km New England Highway (A15) southbound, through Deepwater, through Glen Innes, through Guyra, through Armidale, through Uralla, through Bendemeer, continue ahead to Tamworth (3 hr 32 min)
 * Inverell - south-west of Tenterfield: 158 km via New England Highway (A15) southbound, through Deepwater, at Glen Innes turn right/west onto Ferguson Street/Gwydir Highway (B76) westbound, continue ahead to Inverell (1 hr 51 min)
 * Moree - south-west of Tenterfield: 301 km via New England Highway (A15) southbound, through Deepwater, at Glen Innes turn right/west onto Ferguson Street/Gwydir Highway (B76) westbound, through Inverell, through Delungra, through Warialda, continue ahead to Moree (3 hr 26 min)
 * Goondiwindi (Queensland) - north-west of Tenterfield: 244 km via New England Highway (A15) northbound, turn left/west onto the Bruxner Highway, cross the Mole River Bridge at Mingoola, pass the Bonshaw Road turn-off on the left (the turn-off to Ashford), pass the Bonshaw Store at Bonshaw, pass the Texas Road turn-off on the right (the turn-off to Texas in Queensland), through Yetman, through Boggabilla, continue to Goondiwindi (3 hr 51 min)

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Teotihuacan

Teotihuacan, also known as the City of the Gods, is an archeological site northeast of Mexico City. Náhuatl for "the place where men became gods", Teotihuacan is home to some of the largest ancient pyramids in the world. According to legend, it was here where the gods gathered to plan the creation of man. The site is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Understand
Teotihuacan was the largest Pre-Columbian city in the Americas, reaching a total population of 150,000 at its height, and was important around the same time as Ancient Rome and Classical China. Despite being located within the heartland of what later became the Aztec empire, Teotihuacan was not built by the Aztecs, and was already an ancient ruin in Aztec times.

Archaeologists disagree on whether it was the capital of an empire, or a city state at the center of Mesoamerica's trade networks, but it's cultural influence is seen across the region, and it was also a very multicultural city, with neighborhoods of people from other parts of what's now Mexico.

Construction of Teotihuacán commenced around 300 BC, with the largest pyramid, the Pyramid of the Sun, built around 200 AD. Construction continued from 150 to 450 AD.

By the time the Spaniards arrived, this place was not used as a settlement anymore, but served as a spiritual and religious destination for the people of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan. Today, its ancient ceremonial center stands as an impressively grand and well-preserved architectural zone, and in the smaller temples around the side (including some with fee entry outside of the main park) can be seen many beautiful and interesting original wall paintings from the city's heyday.

Many artifacts from Teotihuacan are now found at the National Anthropological Museum in Mexico City.

Elevation: 2,300m/7,482ft

Get in

By car (or taxi)
It takes about 45 minutes from the Mexico City, city center if you use the toll highway. It takes much longer, but more interesting, if you use the old free road. There is a small fee for parking at the site. A taxi may be prohibitively expensive, though sometimes tours with a car and driver/guide can be arranged for a reasonable fee if you want the convenience.

By bus
Buses to Teotihuacán leave from Mexico City about every half hour from two locations: (outside Autobuses del Norte Metro station, Line 5) or from outside the  (Line 3). A one-way ticket will cost 60 pesos (Dec 2023). From Terminal Autobuses del Norte, walk towards Gate 8. There is a ticket booth almost at the end of the concourse. If you're doing a day trip, check that your bus goes to the site entrance of Teotihuacán ruinas and not just to the town of San Juan Teotihuacán nearby. From Potrero, exit the station and look for white buses that go to Piramides – they mean the pyramids of Teotihuacán. The trip will take around an hour, and the buses run until about 18:00. When alighting the bus, check the last departure with the driver. You will be dropped off and picked up at (closest to the Temple of Quetzalcóatl).

Note: A spate of robberies occurred on buses between Mexico City and Teotihuacan around 2012. Increased security and police presence stopped the crimes, but tales from the past still rear their ugly heads from time to time. The bus route is no more dangerous than any other and thousands of people travel the route each day without issues.

If you're spending the night in one of the towns near the pyramids, Autobuses Teotihuacan at the Terminal del Norte also has service to the town center of San Juan Teotihuacan and to its station near the center of San Martín de los Pirámides. T

As of March 2024, Autobuses Teotihuacan also offers buses between here and the CAP terminal in Puebla ($180, 1.5-2.5 hrs), which run four times a day, departing San Martín for Puebla at 8:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm, and 5:30pm (though it's not unusual for them to be up to an hour late). Buses stop outside the Autobuses Teotihuacan station in San Martín, but probably also pass through San Juan Teotihuacan and possibly by one of the park gates - ask a bus driver if you can.

By tour bus
Most travel agencies offer half or full day tours to the site, often combined with the Plaza de las Tres Culturas and the Basilica of Guadalupe, both of which are outside the city center. It’s a convenient way to combine the three, but note our comments above about getting to the site early. The price is around 700 pesos for an adult. As with guided tours everywhere in the world, these tours will waste much of your time by promoting gift shops, but they are still a convenient way to get here for Mexico City-based tourists.

Get around
There is an entrance fee of M$95 (March 2024) to enter the park. This is a large site, and a lot of walking is required, as there doesn't seem to be any kind of transport inside the park. If you go by bus, they will deliver you to one spot, from which you will be required to walk to and from. Now that you're not allowed to walk up the stairs of the pyramids anymore, you can see the main outdoor attractions in about 2 hours, not counting walking back.

If you have a car, then you can probably freely drive around the perimeter road, which runs around the outside of the park. There seem to be ATVs for rent at some entrances, but it doesn't seem like you can bring them inside the park. There are a few taxis in the area, which are reasonably priced, but it's not always easy to find one when you want it (same for rideshare apps).

If you tire easily, pack light for this excursion (i.e., no backpacks, heavy purses, etc.). Be aware that there's limited shade, especially if you go at mid-day.

See
This site has a lot to look at, but four sites them stand out as the main attractions:

There are also many interesting constructions along the Avenue of the Dead which runs along the middle of the site, so don't just walk from one temple to the other. On the left side of the plaza in front of the Pyramid of the Moon are several areas including the, which includes the Palacio de los Jaguares (Palace of the Jaguars) and the Templo de los Caracoles Emplumados, with wall paintings, sculptures, and underground rooms.

There are also some smaller structures outside of the park, with free entry. Some of them, like Tepantitla, are ancient apartment complexes with some of the most impressive ancient wall paintings of the city. A drive around the perimeter, on the road along the park will provide many surprises and is worth the trip. Hitching a ride or even paying a few pesos for a ride will be worth the effort.

Do
You can exit one of the western gates into the adjacent town of San Juan Teotihuacán. There you can shop for consumer items like groceries, water, bakery items, and fresh orange juice. Nice little town.
 * Hot Air Balloons - Float over the pyramids of Teotihuacan in a hot air balloon. Bare bones "flight only" arrangements can be made directly with the balloon operators though most tourists find it easiest to arrange the tour through a travel agent, hotel concierge, or via a package offered by various websites. Flights are usually very early in the morning. Some include pickup by van in Mexico City.

Buy
There are a lot of vendors selling silver products. In México, silver is thought to be cheap and only for tourists. Also, you will find obsidian rocks for sale. Some of these objects may just be a round or shaped stone, or something more elaborate like a statue. Also, there will be salesmen everywhere with Aztec flutes.

Around the inside perimeter of the site you will find several shops that not only sell, but also manufacture obsidian art and other stone objects for sale. Shop and compare quality and prices before buying.

Eat
There are a plenty of restaurants near the exits of the complex and in San Juan Teotihuacán and neighboring towns, as well as grocery stores and bakeries. Consider having one prepare a picnic for you and enjoy it at the park.

 * There are many food vendors just outside the parking lot for Door 2 of the pyramid park. These vendors are open on New Year’s Day.
 * There are many food vendors just outside the parking lot for Door 2 of the pyramid park. These vendors are open on New Year’s Day.
 * There are many food vendors just outside the parking lot for Door 2 of the pyramid park. These vendors are open on New Year’s Day.
 * There are many food vendors just outside the parking lot for Door 2 of the pyramid park. These vendors are open on New Year’s Day.

Drink
There are a lot of small vendors that sell water, juices, and sodas, mostly at the various the gates of the park. Alcohol is available at the hotel and several vendors around the perimeter (on the road) sell cold beer.

Sleep
As of March 2024, there are now many small hotels, inns, and homestays located around the outside of the park, which can be found on aggregator websites. Prices start around $600 for a room that holds two people. Be aware that you can only enter the park from one of the five gates (Puertas 1-5), so even if your accommodation appears to be right at the edge of the park, there could still be a significant walk to get to an actual entrance. On the bright side, the perimeter road is a pretty nice place to walk, with wide sidewalks and lots of shade trees. Places along the west side of the park will be easiest to reach by bus. There are a few taxis in the area, which are reasonably priced, but it's not always easy to find one when you want it.

Cope
The main thing you will notice inside and around the complex are people constantly approaching you trying to sell you trinkets. Be prepared, as this can be a significant annoyance if you're not used to that kind of tourist site. Sometimes they can be very aggressive and persistent. If you are not interested, don't make eye contact or they will continue to harass you.

There are numerous stray dogs, mostly outside the park, they do not seem to be dangerous, but touching them, feeding them or paying any attention to them is not in your best interest, especially at the restaurants.

Be aware of the weather. Sunny days can suddenly turn rainy. Use sunscreen. Especially at this altitude you can get a sunburn quickly without noticing it. The park can be very hot in the daytime, and there's not much shade along the main drag. You may want budget time to seek out shady areas to rest.

Go next
The only way to get out of the area by public transit is by bus back to México City, or to other nearby towns or Puebla (see "Get in" above). The buses to the city come by every 30 minutes or so outside of the parking lot for entrance #2 ("Puerta 2").

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Tepatitlan

Tepatitlán de Morelos (usually referred to as Tepatitlán, or simply Tepa) is a city of 150,000 people (2020) in Jalisco. The city has several old Spanish cathedrals each with its own personality as well as several other photogenic colonial buildings. The town's annual Feria Tepabril, held in late April, is its biggest party of the year.

Get in
Nearest airport is Guadalajara, from there you will need to either taxi or find a bus route, which there are plenty of both. Additionally, there are long distance bus services from most of northern Mexico. All buses arrive to, located at Calle Matamoros 750 in the southern outskirts.

Get around
You can pretty much walk when you get there though taxis are available at sitios near hotels and near the Plaza de Armas.

See
Other notable sites include the kiosk that sits on the Plaza de Armas in downtown (ornamented with iron, it was built in France, and brought to the city), the Temple of San Antonio, and the city hall (Palacio Municipal) built in neoclassic-baroque style.

Do
Cerro de la Campana, to the northwest of the city, is a rugged formation perfect for cross country sports such as mountain biking. The hill has been designated as the venue of the state mountain biking championship. Near this hill is, bordering from the north-west part, the Río Verde canyon. Climbing and camping are perfect activities to carry out in this place of breathtaking magnitude and nature.

Festivals

 * Feria Tepabril - April 25 to April 30, the town's biggest celebration of the year honors El Señor de la Misericordia with masses in the Parroquia de San Francisco as well as nightly concerts drawing big-name musical performers.

Buy
All extravagant, but there are plenty of snacks.

Eat
Fresh fish in the main plaza is renowned, small hot dog carts are great late night snacks. Bomb ass food and great yogurt and ice cream.

Drink
Some of the best tequila in the world originates from Tepa.

Sleep
There are several hotels in downtown, rooms as low as 29USD a night for a suite.

Go next

 * Guadalajara
 * Tequila
 * Lagos de Moreno

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Tepelene

Tepelenë is in Southeastern Albania. This district has two cities: Tepelenë and Memaliaj, and a lot of villages.

Understand
Tepelenë district includes "Kurvelesh", a region famous for its bravery and polyphonic characteristic songs. This region has 15 villages, which are: Gusmari, Vërmiku, Nivica, Rexhini, Progonati, Lekdushi, Golemi, Kaparieli, Picari, Kolonja, Kuç, Bolenë, Kallarat, Fterrë and Çorraj.

By bus
Check the Tirana timetable for southbound connection details. The price is around 700 lek. Tell the driver to leave you in Tepelenë.

By car

 * From Tirana, you can get to Tepelenë following the itinerary Tirana-Durres-Rrogozhine-Lushnje-Fier-Levan-Tepelenë (3–3½ hr). The roadway is new and has good quality. From Greece, you can go through Kakavije-Gjirokaster-Tepelenë (1–1⅓ hr).

 * From Kosovo or Montenegro, head to Tirana first (3-4 hr), and then follow the above description.

 * From Macedonia, you follow Qafe Thane-Librazhd-Elbasan-Rrogozhine-Lushnje-Fier-Tepelenë (3–3½ hr from Qafe Thane).

Further afield

 * Doshnica waterfall (Ujëvara e Doshnicës)
 * Doshnica waterfall (Ujëvara e Doshnicës)
 * Doshnica waterfall (Ujëvara e Doshnicës)
 * Doshnica waterfall (Ujëvara e Doshnicës)
 * Doshnica waterfall (Ujëvara e Doshnicës)

Do
Walk around Kurveleshi. Ask for a guesthouse to the local tourist information office and enjoy the well-known hospitality.

 * For hiking try

Buy
Postcards, handmade bags or clothes.

Eat
White cheese and wine.

Drink
Tepelena Water.

Sleep

 * Hotel Vea (600 m from the center) – Hotel Veal has a garden, bar, terrace, and free WiFi. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV
 * Hotel Auto Grill Roberti (2.6 km from center) – Located in Tepelenë, Hotel Auto Grill Roberti features a garden, a bar and a terrace
 * Guesthouse Lord Byron (1.1 km from the center) – Guesthouse Lord Byron features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a fitness centre and bar in Tepelenë.

Go next

 * Përmet-Tepelena is 35 kilometers (about 22 miles) northwest of Permet.
 * Fier-Tepelena is 80 kilometers( about %0 miles ) northeast of Fier.
 * Gjirokastër-Tepelena is 70 kilometers(about 43 miles) northeast of Gjirokaster.

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Tepic

Tepic is the capital city of Nayarit. Nestled in a verdant valley with vestiges of the Sierra Occidental here and there, Tepic can be a little muggy and wet from April to November but otherwise offers lots of sunshine and can be an interesting destination or embarkation point to the Nayarit Riviera.

Understand
It was established in 1531 after Hernando Cortes and his sidekick Nuño de Guzmán claimed the area as Nueva Galicia for Spain while ravaging the Uto-Aztecan peoples like the Cora and Huichol. Guzman spared no opportunity in whetting his bloodlust while going here and there trying to uncover the fabled Cibola, that is, Seven Cities of Gold. The savagery led to revolt by the indigenous people with the Mixton War a few years later. When things settled, Tepic became an agricultural center for commodities like peanuts, citrus, and even coffee, though it remained a restive area.

While there isn't a whole lot to see or do in Tepic, it is a perfectly pleasant medium-sized Mexican city.

By car

 * Carretera_federal_15.svg & Carretera_federal_15D.svg Federal Highway 15/Tollway 15D extends from Mazatlan to Guadalajara, passing through Tepic about halfway. Several highways connect Tepic to San Blas and the Pacific Coast/Riviera Nayarit, but particularly useful is probably the new Tepic-San Blas expressway (enter either via the Guatemala-Tepic Hwy or Insurgentes Avenue). It used to be that the regular highway between Mazatlan to Tepic was considered quite dangerous for driving and using the toll road instead was advised; this may still be wise.

 * Carretera_federal_200.svg La Carretera Tepic-Puerto Vallarta continues south as the Pacific Highway (Caretera Pacifico) from Tepic along the Pacific coast through Xalisco towards Puerto Vallarta and beyond, while MX Hwy 15D turns inland toward Guadalajara. Hwy 200 begins/ends at its junction with MX-Hwy 15D on the south side of with a sign reading "Tepic Centro/Puerto Vallarta".  Going north into town it becomes Blvd Tepic-Xalisco.

 * Carretera_federal_76.svg De los Insurgentes goes west from town to Santa Cruz de Miramar at the coast.  It goes across as a two road most of the way.

Get around
The centro is small and walkable. For farther flung destinations, the ride hailing services Uber and Didi are available.

Buy
You can find a large and varied collection of ATMs inside the, but note the building is only open on weekdays from 8:00-16:00.

Eat
You're not exactly spoiled for choice of eating options in Tepic, although what there is is usually quite good.

Drink
There isn't much nightlife in Tepic, and most drinking establishments and discotheques are located well away from the city center. For a simple beer or cocktail with a lovely view of the zocalo, head to the Restaurante La Gloria Bar & Grill mentioned in the Eat section above.

Connect
Telcel provides 5G coverage throughout the city.

Stay safe
As of January 2024, the Canadian government advises avoiding non-essential travel to Tepic due to violence and organized crime. The town of Xalisco, just south of Tepic, is a narcotics trade epicenter and probably isn't wise to go poking around in.

Go next

 * San Blas – 55 km in the west with a beach. It is only about an hour away by car via the San Blas-Tepic Expressway. Or alternatively a bus service, Grupo Estrella Blanca, has almost hourly service there.

 * San Francisco (Mexico) – 120 km in the south-west. At a beach, surrounded by a jungle and notable for its floral diversity.
 * Sayulita – 125 km in the south-west. You can do hiking into the jungle. The water at the beach is shallow.
 * Bucerias – 145 km in the south-west. A small coastal village with a long uninterrupted white sand beach
 * Puerto Vallarta – 165 km in the south
 * Guadalajara – 205 km in the south-east. From there further to San Luis Potosi, Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende or Querétaro
 * Mazatlán – the popular resort city to the northwest

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Teplice

Teplice ("taeplitse") is a city in North Bohemia, Czech Republic. Teplice is known for its thermal spas, which are particularly popular with visitors from the Middle East.

See

 * FK Teplice Football Club play their matches at Na Stinadlech stadium. They play in the Gambrinus League, the top league in the Czech republic, and have also qualified for European competition several times.

Do

 * Walk in one of the attractive parks which are located around the city centre.

Go next

 * Děčín
 * Liberec — nestled in the Jizerske Hory, at the foot of the Jested.
 * Litvínov
 * Nové Město pod Smrkem
 * Terezin

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Teplodar

Teplodar (Ukrainian: Теплодар) is a town in Southern Ukraine, near Odesa. It was planned as the support town of a double reactor nuclear heat and power plant. Plans to build the plant were abandoned after the Chernobyl accident in 1986. Teplodar is a rarity as, contrary to normal Soviet practice, the town was built in 1979 to 1986 before the nuclear plant had been constructed.

Understand
Teplodar is Russian speaking but you will find a few that speak Romanian, Ukrainian and very few that speak English. There is a school, medical centre and a number of small shops. Most workers commute to Odesa or to the 7km Market. The city is quite poor by Ukrainian standards and typically not much money is put into infrastructure. Medical facilities are very poor.

By bus
Teplodar marshrutka (number 75) leaves the Privos market area close to the main rail station in Odesa and arrives outside the only supermarket in Teplodar (Silpo). A typical marshrutka hold around 14-16 persons and leave Odesa when filled. Hours of operation are about 06:00 until about 20:30. The journey takes about 30-40 minutes.

Tickets are available on ticket.bus.com.ua, bilet-ua.com, inbus.ua.

By car
Driving from Odesa you go to the check point on the outer limits of the city and you have the choice of the M15 or M16 roads. Teplodar is about 40 km by road from Odesa center.

Get around
You either walk or use the car you arrived in. Walking is almost the universal method to navigate Teplodar. Everything in Teplodar is no more than a 10-minute walk from your point of departure.

See
No attractions of note. Most people that come to this city are visiting friends or a local business. Teplodar has one church (Orthodox) and a motocross facility. The city is approx one kilometer square. Lots of footpaths to keep an avid fitness freak happy. Like most places in Ukraine, some sections of footpaths are not for the faint hearted and you must be careful at night only because of the condition of the footpaths. Maintenance and good quality are not words that resonate deeply within the Ukrainian psyche. However it is very safe in terms of low (or near to zero) crime rate.

Do
Nothing of note unless you are a motocross fanatic. The motocross facility operates during summer only for organised events.

Buy
No souvenirs but you can buy essentials like flowers, chocolates, spirits/beer, small gifts, etc. You really need to travel to Odesa and visit shopping areas, bazaars or the world famous 7km Market on the outskirts of Odesa to find what travellers like to buy.

Eat
Not much to choose from: most people cook their own. There is only one supermarket called Silpo (part of a national food chain). Silpo has a reasonable selection of foods. If you like bazaar type food then the local bazaar operates every day of the year. There are some good clean shops that sell excellent Ukrainian food essentials.

 * Metro Restaurant, Generala Plieva Street (behind the police station). Open 7 days including all holidays from noon to midnight (sometimes later). Ukrainian (and western) cuisine, good service, modern clean throughout, excellent clean toilets, underground but very spacious, good music system plus TV in every room, dance floor, excellent wine selection.

Drink
More than a few bars are available if you prefer to mix with the locals. Only one bar that would qualify as being up to a good standard. Disco in the community centre on Friday and Saturday nights. Dress code anywhere in Teplodar is neat casual. No safety concerns as the crime rate is near zero, all venues are solo-woman friendly.

Sleep
There are no accommodation facilities in Teplodar other than private.

Go next
The only way out is the same way you arrived by car or bus. See "" section above.

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Tepoztlan

Tepoztlán is a popular tourist destination an hour south of Mexico City. It's famous for the El Tepozteco pyramid, which is on the summit of the nearby Tepozteco Mountain. It's also known for its spas, meditation, alternative medicine clinics and a very traditional city center. It is a small town so you don't need a car to travel within the city. Tepoztlan is the Cradle of many Myths from different pre-Hispanic cultures.

Understand
Tepoztlan have been a spiritual center for many cultures, being where Quetzalcoatl, the main pre-Hispanic figure considered as "the pre-Hispanic Jesus Christ", is said to have been born. It is considered a sacred place worldwide and also has hosted different national and international cultural movements. It's the base of Latin America shamanic community, the community of elders of the world, and it has been a retirement town for old war heroes and retired intelligence operatives from around the world. It is also famous for the great number of reported UFO sightings.

Tepoztlán was #2 of now more than 100 so called "Magic Towns of Mexico" Being in the Top 10 more beautiful Magic Town in Mexico in 2019.

Get in
From Mexico City, you may take the metro to the Tasqueña station and follow the "autobuses" signs to the southern bus depot next door. The various bus companies display their destinations and times. Pullman de Morelos offers bus service every 30 minutes and a one-way ticket cost M$134 (pesos) in 2018. The bus ride is comfortable, scenic and takes about an hour and a half (depending on traffic). Upon arrival in Tepoztlan, the bus may drop you at a depot on the edge of town. Taxis will be waiting to take you to the main square for M$40. Walking to the center will take 20-30 minutes or so. The path to walk downtown is marked by a red metal guard rail across from the bus station.

Frequent buses run to and from the Adolfo Lopez Mateos market in Cuernavaca and pick up passengers along the way to the center of Tepoztlan. About M$20.

If you prefer to take a taxi from Mexico City, the standard cost is M$1250-1850.

Get around
Tepoztlan is a small quaint town and is easily walkable. Most of the activity is centered around its main square and along the main avenue, Avenida 5 de Mayo. There is local bus service to surrounding towns.

There are many tourism agencies around. If you choose to use their services, hire a certified guide to go to 1 of the more than 60 hiking routes through mountains, volcanic caverns, sacred spaces, ziplines, rivers and forests.

See
There is an archaeological site at the top of an easy-hikeable mountain (assuming you are in decent shape -- there are 400 m of stairs) that is also famous for its "good vibrations". The hike can take up to 2 hours depending on your fitness level. The pyramid, El Tepozteco, offers wonderful views of the surrounding area. The site may be reached by walking down Avenida 5 de mayo (in the direction away from where you entered the town). Continue until the street ends to the steps which mark the beginning of the trail. Make sure to bring water with you. The hike to the top is free but it will cost M$37 (in 2010) to access the pyramid. At the top you will also encounter coati, also known as a tejón. These animals, members of the raccoon family, are curious and will attempt to open backpacks to find food.

There is also a beautiful former convent called Dominico de la Navidad. It has been restored and entrance is free. It is located right off the main square.

If you are curious about it, the locals claim UFO sightings are common, which mostly just adds to the "new age" vibe of the town. Ask about the "ovni" to hear strange tales.

Do
If you love a good festival, try to visit Tepoztlan on September 8 when the town's famous Tepozteco Festival takes place. Murals are created from seeds adorn the Church of the Nativity (the monastery).

Temazcal is an ancient Mexican therapy that consists of a little igloo-shape room in which a group of people enter and medicinal plants are burned inside it and the place gets really warm. A guide asks people to sing ancient songs to make the experience more complete. Many hotels have this option either in groups or individual.

The Mexican Association of Scouts runs a large campground called Meztitla just outside of town. The camp offers warm showers, tent camping, hiking, rock climbing, and rappel. It is open to the public 365 days (except for occasional closings due to special Scout events). First-aid service is available. There is an area for campfires. Food services must be arranged in advance.Mextitla (in Spanish)

The Dominican monastery and museum is another must-see. The building was built in the 16th century but damaged during the 2017 earthquake and may still be closed. There is a small fee (M$10) to enter the monastery/museum. The Pellicer Museum behind the monastery has an extensive collection of archaeological pieces with a particular emphasis on pre-hispanic art.

The market is colorful and offers delicious local dishes. It spreads out to cover an entire street on Sundays and is an excellent place to buy souvenirs.

Adjacent to the town is the Tepozteco National Park (Parque Nacional El Tepozteco). The park is large, encompassing 16 mountains with hiking paths and rock climbing opportunities. The park includes the archaeological site with a well-known Aztec pyramid. No visit to Tepoztlan would be complete without climbing Tepozteco to see the pyramid. The pyramid was built to honor Ometochtli Tepuztécatl, the Aztec god of pulque.

Nature lovers will find quite a lot of interesting flora and fauna to observe in the Tepozteco National Park. Because of the constantly changing elevation, different types of trees and other plant life can be seen as the temperatures and moisture levels change. In the valleys and low-lying plains, there are more grasses and oaks, while the vegetation gives way to ever increasing density of pines, junipers, and firs as you ascend the mountains. The park boasts more than 120 species of birds, about 30 species of reptile, and about 40 species of mammals. Several of the reptile species are endemic to this area, including the Mexican spotted lizard (which is venomous), and three species of rattlesnake that are not usually found outside the national park. Mammals include a large population of white-tail deer, and plenty of curious coatis who will likely befriend you if they think you have food. (Feeding them is prohibited.)

Buy
There are many handicrafts sold in the market and nearby shops, as well as imported knickknacks from around the world. Mezcal and quartz rocks are produced locally.

Eat
Epicures will find some unusual (and unusually delicious) regional specialties in Tepoztlan. Two of the most famous foods from Tepoztlan are mole verde and ice cream (such as from Tepoznieves, listed below). The mole verde is based on ground pumpkin seeds and gets its color from pipian chiles.

 * Tepoznieves has multiple locations around town (Av. 5 de mayo, 21) and their ice cream is famous. They may have up to 200 flavors available ranging from the pedestrian chocolate to more exotic rose petal, figs & mescal or carrot with chili.
 * La Posada de Tepozteco is two blocks above the main square. In addition to offering beautiful (though pricey) lodging, the restaurant serves delicious local cuisine.  Sit on the serene patio to enjoy the mountain and town views. Their Chicken Mole is delicious.
 * Cuatecomate is a prehispanic restaurant on Av Revolucion #10, interior of Plaza las Flores.
 * El Ciruelo at Zaragoza #10 is a moderately-priced restaurant that features local food. It is apt for vegetarians and vegans. Tel. +52 739-395-1203.
 * La Sombra del Sabino is a moderately-priced cafe near the toll booth at Revolucion #45, Barrio San Jose. Tel. +52 739-395-0369. It offers Mexican food for breakfast or afternoon dinner.
 * Many visitors choose to eat tacos, gorditas, and quesadillas in the market. Flor de calabaza is quite popular. Dried grasshoppers (chapulines) are also popular.
 * La Cava del Valle (by La Posada del Valle)

Drink
Tepoztēcatl was the god who invented pulque in Tepoztlan.

Sleep
Sleeping in Tepoztlan can be noisy at times (in December 2010, the church bells seemed to ring on the half hour all night).

There are two campgrounds nearby: Camhomila (YMCA camp; accepts trailers and has cabins) and Meztitla (Scouts of Mexico, tents only; hiking, rock climbing, rappel. ) Both nice, safe, and open to the public.

Posada Ali is nice place with a good view of the cliffs. It costs around M$500 on weekdays (prices seem to vary).

Connect
The Cultural Center "Centro Cultural CCPLE Pedro Lopez Elias" is the first so called "ecological library" of Mexico and #2 in Latin America, the have different intercultural and interdisciplinary activities. Was a donation of more than 10,000 books and a great part of the house of the Writer Pedro Lopez Elias.

Go next

 * Amatlan is a small town east of Tepoztlan in the same municipality. There are several nice hotels and restaurants in the area. You can hire a guide to take you on a short, easy hike to the waterfall and pool where the god Ometochtli-Quetzalcoatl, the inventor of pulque, god of party and drunkness was born. Bring your bathing suit if you come in raining season.
 * Tlayacapan is east and slightly north of Tepoztlan. It is a Magic town with a large Augustinian monastery famous for its mummies and black pottery.
 * Yautepec is east and slightly south of Tepoztlan. It has an archaeological site and a 16th-century monastery. Continue from there to Oaxtepec, which has the largest water park in Latin America.
 * Cuernavaca is 16 km west of Tepoztlan. It is the capital of the state of Morelos and has 350,000 people. It has many museums, parks and interesting places, also historical spaces and

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Te Puke

Te Puke is a town in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, with an urban population of 9,000. "Te Puke" should be pronounced "teh-pook-eh" and means "The Hill" in Maori.

Te Puke's warm climate and fertile volcanic soils make it a very horticultural district, allowing it to grow a wide variety of citrus fruit such as lemons and oranges, in addition to kiwifruit. The town markets itself as the "Kiwifruit capital of the world," and is the centre of an industry which supplies a large percentage of the total world production of the fruit. Livestock are also farmed, notably dairy cattle. The surrounding area contains many pip-fruit and avocado orchards, and supporting these forms the backbone of the region's economy. Many locals also commute to nearby Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.

Get in
Drive southeast from Tauranga, or take one of the Bayhopper buses from Tauranga, Mt. Maunganui, or Rotorua. Shuttle buses are also available that will get you to Auckland airport, although the firms operating these (and the tariffs they charge) seem to change quite regularly.

Get around
There is no public transport to speak of within the town itself, though the local Bayhopper buses pass through regularly.

Do
Go swimming on the local beaches at Papamoa, or Maketu (drive east 6 km, then follow the signs north). Pristine, unspoiled beaches.

Work
There is usually seasonal work available in the kiwifruit industry provided your visa status permits you to work (this is often checked by potential employers). Peak season for picking and packing is from late April through to June. The work can be physically hard but pays a reasonable wage for labour (by New Zealand standards) and is not difficult.

Eat
There are cafes and restaurants on Jellicoe St, the main street, all offering reasonable to good food. In addition to the many take-out businesses offering pizza, gyros, a variety of Asian food, and the ubiquitous New Zealand fish and chips, Jellicoe St has a good Indian restaurant (the Mini Punjab) and a few bars that also double as restaurants.

Drink
There are bars and pubs on Jellicoe St, although the nightlife is far better in Tauranga and Mt Maunganui.

Sleep
There are 2 reasonable camping grounds within easy driving distance that offer a cheaper alternative to staying in a motel. Motels in Te Puke may be a lower cost alternative to those in Tauranga or Rotorua, and the town's location between the two areas makes it a reasonable choice if you are planning to explore the Bay of Plenty.

Go next

 * Rotorua
 * Tauranga
 * Whakatane

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Tequila

Tequila is a municipality in Jalisco, Mexico, near Guadalajara. It is famous for being the birthplace of the eponymous tequila liquor. Its distilleries offer tours of the fabrication process and into the fields where the agave plant, from which it is made, is grown.

Understand
The beverage called tequila is really a variety of mezcal, made wholly or mostly from the blue agave plant. This plant is native to the Tequila area so this version of mescal was named after the town.

Tequila is made from the blue agave plant, native to this area. The heart of the plant contains sugars and had been used by native peoples here to make a fermented drink. After the Spanish arrived, they took this fermented beverage and distilled it, producing the tequila known today. The "Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila" has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. A surprising tradition is the nightly blessing of the town by the parish priest. At 21:00 every night, the priest offers blessings by ringing a bell three times, and directing the holy of holyest cross with the sacraments towards all 4 cardinal points. At this moment, everyone in the town stops what they are doing, including turning off things like the television or radio and stands for the blessing.

The city was home to 29,000 people in 2010.

Walking
Tequila is a small town, so you can visit most distilleries and locations within a 15-minute walk from the town square.

Taxi
If you need to get anywhere farther (e.g., the Balnearo La Toma or the Cascadas Los Azules), it's possible to take a taxi. Taxis pick up from the corner of |Sixto Gorjón and Santos Degollado

By bus

The bus from Guadalajara leaves regularly from the Central Camionera Vieja (Old Bus Station) near the center of that city. MX$220 one-way and MX$420 round-trip (Dec 2022). From the bus station, it's a short walk from there to the town center.

By car
From Guadalajara, take the main autopista towards Puerto Vallarta and turn towards Tequila once outside Guadalajara. Travel time should be no more than an hour.

By train
Every Saturday, the Tequila Express departs from the train station in Guadalajara en route to Tequila, taking weekend day trippers to see the famous agave fields and distilleries that make Mexico's most famous liquor. Along the way, tequila samples are tasted, mariachis play soulful tunes, and the crowd arrives in Tequila ready to tour the Sauza distillery and take a deep dive into tomorrow's hangover.

Get around
The town is small enough to walk around. All the major attractions (town square, church, distilleries) are within spitting distance of each other.

See
The big attraction here is the drink which shares the town's name. All the tourist shops are full of Tequila souvenirs, bottles, shot glasses, etc. There are a number of distilleries and tours about the tequila-making process. Apart from that, there are two churches in the centre and the central plaza, which also has a monument to a revolutionary hero. A small tianguis (street market) also operates.
 * Main Plaza, has a bandstand and monuments to Mexican heroes.
 * Main Plaza, has a bandstand and monuments to Mexican heroes.
 * Main Plaza, has a bandstand and monuments to Mexican heroes.

Do

 * The National Tequila Fair is held every year from the end of November to the middle of December. During this event, a Tequila Queen is crowned and the main distillers in the area all have a presence with samples of their tequila. There are also charreada events and a parade with floats, cockfights, mariachis, fireworks and rides. This festival coincides with the feast of Tequila's patron saint, Our Lady of the Purisíma Concepción.
 * Take a walk, The countryside outside the town is lovely to walk through and you can visit the agave plants without having to take a tour.
 * You can rappel in seasonal waterfalls, hike to the Cascade of the Azules, and watch birds.

Buy
Tequila obviously, there are a number of shops on the way to and from the bus station which have various selections. Generally the tourist shops all carry the same things, shot glasses, tequila sets (bottle of tequila and five or so glasses), souvenir barrels and t-shirts. Most of which can be found in other places including Guadalajara.

In Tequila, almost all the t-shirts contain the word 'Tequila, Puebla Mágica'(magic village) or a variation, even if the picture on the image is unrelated to tequila, e.g. a picture of Che Guevara or Mexican film legend Pedro Infante.

Eat
There are plenty of restaurants and food stands around the centre. Most will only have typical Mexican food, but many have a wider selection. Almost the ones where you can sit down will have a wide variety of tequila and other alcoholic drinks. Typical Mexican prices.

There is a great variety of seasonal fruits such as ovo, which is a fruit that only grows in this place.

Drink
If you're here, you're here to drink tequila. It's sold everywhere. Any place that doesn't sell it is probably giving away free samples.

Sleep
Number of hotels in the centre.

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Teramo

Teramo is the capital of the province of Teramo in the Italian region of Abruzzo. Near the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, on the first Apennine foothills of northern Abruzzo, Teramo enjoys a splendid panoramic position between the highest peaks of Abruzzo and the nearby Adriatic coast.

Understand
In 2023, it was home to 51,000 people.

History
The ancient city of Teramo was called Pretut, and it was the most important center in the area. City of the Pretuzi, it is said that it was founded by the Phoenicians as a commercial emporium and was independent until the 3rd century BC, when it was subjected to the Romans who changed its name to Interamnia Pretutiorum, "city between the rivers" (in particular the Tordino and the vezzola). With Rome the city experienced a period of great prosperity thanks to the connections with the capital. Temples, the theatre and the amphitheatre were built.

The barbarian invasions exposed it to the sack of the Visigoths in 410 AD, who razed it to the ground. Its reconstruction took place in 568; subject to the Normans, it was then a bishop's domain, a period that saw the construction of the new cathedral in the 14th century. At the end of the century the lordship of the Acquavivas was established, which silenced for a while the internal struggles that characterized social life in Teramo. Occupied by the French at the end of the 16th century, it returned to the Spaniards and to the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies whose events it followed until the unification of Italy.

By plane
Nearest airports are Pescara (1.0 hour) and Rome (2.5 hours).

By train
There is train station about 1 km from downtown Teramo. There are no direct trains from Rome and most trains go to Giulianova.

By car
From Rome and west, through A24 highway, exit Teramo.

From north and south, through A14 highway, exit Teramo-Mosciano.

By bus
The bus (pullman) travels from Piazza San Francisco to the Tiburtina Rail Station in Rome.

Get around
An excellent walking town. You can easily get around on foot.

Do

 * Go on an Italian Volksmarch! Around the third Sunday in July, there is a nature hike called Hike of the Three Meadows on the plains near the Gran Sasso.  The area is not to be missed for nature fans.
 * There is a large town market held each Saturday morning.
 * Come experience Magna Teramo, a three day festival held in September that features the various specialty dishes of the city and surrounding area. Delisoso

Learn
Teramo hosts a renowned higher education facility, the University of Teramo, known for its colleges of law, veterinary medicine, and agriculture.

Buy
Ceramic goods in nearby Castelli.

Eat
The town is known for its culinary heritage which include:
 * Spaghetti alla chitarra - pasta made with a stringed instrument device
 * Scrippelle 'mbuse - crepes in chicken broth
 * Timballo - a layered, baked pasta dish that is similar to lasagna with crepes replacing noodles
 * Timballo - a layered, baked pasta dish that is similar to lasagna with crepes replacing noodles

Budget

 * Albergo Gran Sasso

Stay safe
Not necessary to worry about this. Very little violent crime. Relax!

Go next

 * Nearby towns of Frondarola, Valle San Giovanni, and Valle Soprana.
 * The Shrine of Saint Gabriel is 1/2 hour away.
 * Olive oil being manufactured in the suburb of Travazzano.

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Teramo (province)

Teramo is a province in the region of Abruzzo in Italy.

Cities

 * — the capital of the province of Teramo

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Terceira

Terceira is in the Azores archipelago, an autonomous region of Portugal, in the Atlantic Ocean. Right off the airplane, all that can be seen are luscious green scenery, white houses, and hilltop after hilltop of true Portuguese culture.

Cities

 * – a historic city and seat of diocesis, listed as a.
 * – a port city with Lages/Terceira airport within its municipality.

Understand

Terceira (tihr-SAY-ruh, /tɨɾ.ˈsɐj.ɾɐ/) is the third largest island in the Azores.

The people who inhabit the island rely on agriculture for income and there are very few restaurants on the island.

Talk
Most of the locals speak some English, at least the young or professionals in the city speak it. Portuguese is the main language. If you're fluent in Spanish, you can get by alright.

By plane
Airlines serving the airport are:
 * Azores Airlines – Boston, Lisbon , Oakland (, seasonal), Porto , Toronto–Pearson
 * Ryanair — Lisbon, Porto
 * SATA Air Açores — Corvo, Flores , Graciosa , Horta , Pico , Ponta Delgada , São Jorge
 * TAP Air Portugal — Lisbon
 * TUI fly Netherlands — Amsterdam (, seasonal)

Get around

There are many car rental services around the airport in Praia De Vitoria.

Be very careful when driving. Local drivers are careless. Livestock has right of way, only seen in the interior rural areas of the island. There is one highway (Via Rapida) which connects Praia de Vitoria to Angra De Heroísmo, a 15- to 20-minute drive, with a speed limit of.

There are numerous taxis on the island, unmistakable with their eggshell white/cream colour and two broad blue hashlines behind the passenger door. They are generally very well-maintained vehicles. Most drivers speak English, or one can be requested.

See
Algar do Carvão and Gruta do Natal are volcanic caves in the interior of the island. These caves are formed when a volcano's lava supply is suddenly interrupted, leaving an open space (a cave) with a vertical opening.

See the fumaroles in pristine condition, a local natural monument in a protected area. You may appreciate it exactly as Charles Darwin saw it in 1830.

Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has three castles. One castle is the largest in the world built by Spaniards, with over 3.5 km of perimeter walls, over twice the size of many famous castles.

Itineraries
In the summer time, street bullfights take place in towns. A bull is tethered and held by a group of men to keep it from running off, while bystanders are given the opportunity to participate as rodeo clowns. It is safer to watch from a distance and behind a barrier of at least 6 ft. Bullfighting arenas also exist on the island.

The summer months are when most of the feasts on the island take place. This is a time when families and communities gather to celebrate, dance, and eat in the streets and throughout the island.

Do
One main beach is at Praia de Vitoria. It is man-made and small, about 1 mile at best, usually a summer hangout for the locals. There are numerous man made "pools" around the island, which are connected to the ocean. There are also many natural rock pools near the beaches in the coastal towns. In Biscoitos, enjoy swimming between lava rocks.

In Praia da Vitória is a diving center with a professional PADI and SSI team, and activities like scuba diving courses, scuba experiences, or snorkelling tours. The email address is geral@octopusportugal.com and the contact is +351 965431985.

Eat
There are many restaurants that offer local dishes and other international cuisine. Seafood is the main specialty as is locally cultured cheese and bread, great with local wines.

Drink
Vinho Verdelho (green wine) from Biscoitos and other locally made and very fine wines.

Stay safe
Like most of the world, it is not uncommon for petty thievery to occur. Unlocked cars with visible possessions will look like an invitation for thieves. It is advisable the cars doors be locked, valuables be with you at all times or at least concealed. Maintain visual contact with your belongings. There isn't a rash of thievery on the island, but is a common precaution anywhere in the world as tourists are always less informed making them easier prey for opportunists.

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Terebovlia

Terebovlia (Ukrainian: Теребовля, also transliterated Terebovlya from Russian: Теребовля; Polish: Trembowla) is a town in the Ukrainian part of East Galicia. It is one of the oldest towns in Western Ukraine and used to be an important political centre in the Middle Ages. It was also the site of an important battle between the Ukrainians and the Poles as well as the site of a mass massacre of Jews during the Holocaust.

By train
Direct connections with such cities are available: Ternopil, Chernivtsi, Khmelnytskyi, Vinnytsia, Lviv and others.

Tickets are available on Ukrzaliznytsia website and in mobile app (iOS, Android).

By bus
Buses from Ternopil, Chernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk operate daily.

Tickets are available on BlaBlaCar.

Get around
By foot. A walk along the two main streets encompassing most of the churches and monuments will take less than 15 min.

See

 * The remains of Trebowl Castle. First built in 1097, the Terebovlya Castle was continuously modified, destroyed and restored. Its present constructions date back to 1631 when the castle was rebuilt by the Polish military. In 1675, a small contingent of Polish troops supposedly held off a Turkish army of around 20,000 men for two weeks until they were relieved by reinforcements. During the siege, the commander of the Polish forces, colonel Jan Samuel Chrzanowski, considered surrendering to the Turks, but his wife, Anna Dorota Chrzanowski, threatened to commit suicide if he did. Legend has it that her threat shamed and inspired the garrison to continue fighting. There is a monument to Anna Dorota at the top of the castle memorializing this event. However, in 1687 a Tartar army burned Terebovlya and destroyed the castle, leaving the still impressive ruins that remain today.
 * Fortified Carmelite Monastery. The Carmelite Monastery was built between 1635 and 1639 in the Renaissance-Baroque style. It is surrounded by protective walls with holes for guns and cannons still visible. The remains of the monastery are a short walk away from the bus station. The grounds are usually open to visitors.
 * Basilian Monastery. The Basilian Monastery was built during the 16th century and offers a nice vantage point of the surrounding villages and countryside, which probably came in handy when defending against invading Turkish forces. There are several ways to get to the Monastery. The easiest is probably to ask a taxi to take you there (don't pay more than 20 грн), but if you are feeling more adventurous and don't mind a 30-40 min walk, you can try to find an English-speaking local who will explain the route through the forest.
 * St Nicholas Church
 * Town Hall
 * Synagogues. Two former synagogues are a short walk from the bus station, although it is hard to recognize them as such. One is now a music and art school, while the other is a sports school. Although "synagogue" is a cognate and will be understood by Ukrainians, most locals do not know that these buildings are former synagogues--you'll have to keep your eyes open.
 * World War II Jewish Memorial. Before World War II, approximately 1,486 of Terebovlya's population were Jewish. During the German occupation, the majority of the Jewish population were kept in a small ghetto, and around 1,100 were shot on April 7, 1943 close to the nearby village of Plebanivka. The current monument stands next to two gravestones -- the old Jewish cemetery no longer exists. The only way to get to this memorial is by walking. It is located on top of a hill about half-hour walk from the town center. It is best to ask directions from locals, but do not count on many people knowing where it is or how to reach it.

Sleep
There are no hotels or hostels in Terebovlya, but couch-surfing options with English speaking hosts are sometimes available.

Go next
From Terebolvya, you can easily find buses heading north to Ternopil (the oblast capital) or south to Chortkiv (the second biggest town in the oblast). It takes about 45 minutes to reach either destination. If you are interested in continuing south towards Romania, there are also a couple of daily buses that go from Terebovlya to Chernivtsi (3.5 hr), which is not far from the Romanian border.

 * Ternopil

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Alandroal

Alandroal is a town in Alto Alentejo, Portugal. The municipality includes Terena, a beautiful village.

Understand

Alandroal (/ɐlɐ̃dɾuˈal/, uh-luhn-droo-AHL) municipality has 5,843 residents (2011), with about 1,900 living in the town proper.

Get in
From the A6 motorway exit 8, you can take the N255 road to reach Alandroal.

See
Here you can visit:

 * The imposing castle which was one of the pillars in Guandiana line of defence at the time the boundary of the Upper Guadiana is of strategic importance to the Portuguese crown - can climb the walls and enjoy a splendid view to lose sight of the horizon.
 * The Shrine of the Boa Nova - one of the few fortress-churches in Europe and a stronghold of the most visited monuments in the Evora region.
 * The historic centre of Terena with its typical narrow streets and houses.
 * The churchyard of the church which provides them with a beautiful view over the village of Terena.
 * The beautiful and inspiring Lucefecit Dam (Barragem de Lucefecit) - there you can swim, picnic, hike, etc.
 * The beautiful, well-maintained garden of Terena.
 * The Roman Bridge.
 * Enjoy the flora and fauna.
 * The gastronomy.
 * The vineyards.
 * The potteries.
 * When night falls you will have a magnificent starry sky to contemplate.
 * Enjoy nature and its sounds (crickets, birds, etc.)

Go next

 * The neighbouring regions, such as Vila Viçosa, Monsaraz, Évora, Alqueva, and Badajoz.

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Terengganu

Terengganu (also Trengganu) is a state on the eastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia in Malaysia. The primary attractions of the state are the beautiful tropical Perhentian and Redang Islands.

Cities

 * , the capital and by far the largest city in Terengganu
 * , a medium-sized town and jumping-off point for Tenggol
 * , a city neighbouring Pahang
 * , a fishing village where you can find nice beaches and a clear blue river
 * , the main port for ferries to the Perhentian Islands
 * , the port for ferries to Kapas Island
 * , the port for ferries to Redang
 * , a small fishing village with cottage industry
 * Setiu, a small region where you can find nice beaches and flour dipped food

Other destinations

 * , a small island with little accommodation and nice snorkeling.
 * , great diving.
 * , a more expensive version of paradise with creature comforts and more great diving.
 * , a sea turtle nesting place.
 * , a gorgeous artificial lake.
 * , a very gorgeous beach with a small rock island just a stone's throw from the beach. When the tide recedes, you can walk to the tiny island and play on its beach. It's just 2 km from Kerteh town. Also, lots of fishing villages are around this beach. The scenery is majestic, especially when the sun rises. It's an excellent places for avid photographers.
 * , a very gorgeous beach with a small rock island just a stone's throw from the beach. When the tide recedes, you can walk to the tiny island and play on its beach. It's just 2 km from Kerteh town. Also, lots of fishing villages are around this beach. The scenery is majestic, especially when the sun rises. It's an excellent places for avid photographers.
 * , a very gorgeous beach with a small rock island just a stone's throw from the beach. When the tide recedes, you can walk to the tiny island and play on its beach. It's just 2 km from Kerteh town. Also, lots of fishing villages are around this beach. The scenery is majestic, especially when the sun rises. It's an excellent places for avid photographers.

Understand
Terengganu is probably the most Malay of all the Malaysian states, with Malays comprising approximately 95% of the population. It is also the Malaysian state where Islam first arrived, as documented by a 1303 C.E. stone inscription that was left at Kuala Berang, the capital of the district of Ulu (upriver) Terengganu; the Terengganu Inscription Stone is now displayed at the Terengganu State Museum in Kuala Terengganu. As a result of the state's history as the first recipient of Islam in Malaysia and the deep faith of most of the overwhelming Muslim majority in the state, its official nickname is Darul Iman — The Abode of Faith in Allah.

Terengganu's economy has benefited from the discovery and subsequent exploitation of offshore oil deposits, which are near the shore and supply some surprisingly beautiful petrochemical plants on land near the coast between Paka and Kerteh. The plants do not produce unpleasant odors and are particularly attractive at night, when they are lit up.

But in spite of all the development and a greatly increased population relative to decades past, most of Terengganu is still rural, a state of kampungs — Malay villages — with roadside stands, long stretches of coconut palm-studded sandy coastline (though see the "Stay safe" section before you decide to swim) and wonderful fresh local produce. So quite apart from the draw of the offshore islands including Perhentian Besar, Perhentian Kecil and Redang, many people from the big cities of the West Coast and Singapore find it relaxing to drive up the coast and spend some time feeling a slower rhythm of life than what they experience back home.

Talk
It will help you to know some Malay. Some people speak English, but do not expect everyone to be able to.

The Terengganu dialect varies significantly in pronunciation and somewhat in vocabulary from standard Malay and is closely related to Kelantanese Malay, though it is not as different from standard Malay pronunciation as Kelantanese is. However, unless you are planning on visiting some small villages inland, you are likely to meet only people who speak standard Malay with a fairly standard accent, even if they can also speak dialect among themselves. The northernmost district, Besut, traditionally speaks Kelantanese Malay.

The largest ethnic minority in the state is the Chinese, with a Chinatown in Kuala Terengganu. Most of the Chinese are fluent in both standard Malay and Terengganu Malay, but also speak Mandarin and various Chinese dialects.

Get in
Most visitors to the Perhentians bypass the bulk of Terengganu and instead transit via Kota Bharu, in the neighbouring state of Kelantan, which offers better connections by air and train and is only one hour away. However, Kuala Terengganu and other locations along the main north-south highway are accessible via long-distance bus from Kuala Lumpur, Penang and various other cities.

By plane
Kuala Terengganu's own Sultan Mahmud Airport has a number of flights daily from Kuala Lumpur and twice daily from Penang, as well as a thrice weekly international flight from Singapore by Firefly. It's a two-hour drive from here to Kuala Besut, the usual jumping-off point for the Perhentian Islands.

The closest airport to Besut is actually Sultan Ismail Petra Airport at Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Kuantan, Pahang's Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport is the closest to the southernmost reaches of the state.

By car
The fastest way to get into Terengganu by car from the neighbouring state of Pahang is via the Lebuhraya Pantai Timur (East Coast Expressway), a toll road which also connects with the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway, enabling fairly speedy access from the West Coast. From Kelantan, it is necessary to take the older though still multi-lane East Coast Highway, which is free.

By bus
Various bus companies run long-distance buses from Kuala Lumpur and other Malaysian cities to Kuala Terengganu. Depending on the route, it may be possible for you to get off at any town or village along the way as long as you ask the bus driver in advance.

By car
There is a substantial network of paved roads in the state.

By bus
There are many intrastate bus routes. In addition, if you stand by the side of the main coastal highway in a village, you may be able to hail intercity buses if you want to go to Kuala Terengganu or other major cities in the state.

See
Many tourists come to Terengganu to go to islands like the Perhentians to swim and scuba dive, but the coast itself is beautiful and pleasant and dotted with peaceful villages, and Kenyir Lake, a reservoir in Ulu (upriver) Terengganu, provides breathtaking panoramas.

Buy
Terengganu is known for local fabrics like kain songket and kain batik. The Pasir Payang Market (Pasar Besar Kedai Payang) in Kuala Terengganu is the best place to pick up some.

Eat

Terengganu's most famous culinary product is keropok lekor, a thick, chewy, hot dog-like sausage entirely unlike the thin crackers called keropok elsewhere in Malaysia. Keropok lekor is made from fish paste and sago palm flour, served cut into finger-size lengths and deep fried, and should always be accompanied by a reddish-brown dipping sauce of tamarind, chili, sugar and vinegar. Sold at roadside stalls in and around the state (Kelantan claims it too), with a particularly impressive assemblage of lekor vendors at the Kelantan-Terengganu border on the way in from Kota Bharu.

Another traditional thing to eat in Terengganu is ulam, a salad of wild or cultivated leaves that is usually eaten with fiery sambal belacan (shrimp paste with hot pepper). When combined with rice, it is called nasi ulam in Terengganu (in Kelantan, it is called nasi kerabu, and probably more commonly eaten with budu [fish sauce] or tempoyak [fermented durian] than sambal belacan).

Much good inexpensive food is to be found in coffee houses (kedai kopi) along roadsides in villages, and of course in cities. And do not miss the chance to buy some of Terengganu's delicious fresh fruits in any of the pasar (bazaars) in the cities and larger towns.

Nobody seems to be quite sure if it's legal or not, but turtle eggs are widely sold in Terengganu. However, they're a threatened species, and besides, the eggs are slimy and quite salty, so think twice before you indulge.

Drink
Alcohol is generally looked down upon throughout Malay-dominated Terengganu and is served only in Chinese (non-Halal) restaurants. It is possible to buy Malaysian and imported beer by the can at large grocery stores.

Non-alcoholic drinks are widely available, including fresh juices, coconut water (air kelapa), corn drink (air jagung) and the array of packaged drinks sold elsewhere in Malaysia. The widest variety of branded products is available in Kuala Terengganu, but there are drink stalls on the side of any major road.

Stay safe
Terengganu is probably one of the safest states of Malaysia in terms of crime, but be careful where you swim. You should assume that all beaches on the coast of Terengganu without lifeguards that are not protected by capes or obviously promoted as places to swim are very dangerous. There is a powerful current that comes down from Thailand, creating a tremendous downward pull very close to the coast that could kill you if you choose to swim on these beaches. The effect of the current is even more powerful during and close to the monsoon season, which may start as early as October and continue until March, with non-stop torrential rains likeliest from late November or early December through late January or early February. However, outside of the monsoon season, there is no reason for you to have any second thoughts about swimming, snorkelling or scuba diving in parts of Terengganu that are popular with swimmers, snorkellers or divers and promoted as such.

Respect
Terengganu is a conservative Islamic state. You will have a better experience if you respect local mores when you are outside of resort areas where people are used to foreigners dressed in bikinis. It is not necessary or expected for non-Muslim women to wear a headscarf (though it would certainly meet with approval), but both men and women should wear clothing that covers all or at least most of their legs (no short shorts), and women should wear blouses or dresses which cover their torso. Long sleeves are preferable for women, and outfits which show the shoulders or midriff should be avoided: the key is modesty. Tourists dressed in shorts and skimpy tops are really out of place.

Go next
Culturally, Terengganu has a lot in common with its northern neighbour, Kelantan, but the cultural and historical differences between the two states make Kelantan interesting and well worth including in your trip to Terengganu. A bus ride from Kuala Terengganu to Kota Bharu lasts only about three hours.

To the south and southwest is Pahang, the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia, with more coastline, the larger city of Kuantan, and also the Genting and Cameron Highlands in the western part of the state.

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