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Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire is a county in the East Midlands region of central England. There are many historic sites in Lincolnshire that date from a range of periods with some such as Lincoln Cathedral dating back nearly 1,000 years. It boasts several impressive stately homes and castles built by rich land owners and royalty.

It is the second largest county in England, with an area of 2,687 square miles. It has a population of just over 1 million which is sparsely populated across the county in mostly small to medium sized towns, with larger populations concentrated in North Lincolnshire and in Lincoln.

Cities

 * — the only city in the county. Its landscape is dominated by the cathedral and castle which can be seen standing prominently in the historic uphill area. The downhill area has grown rapidly and seen increasing commercial and cultural development centred from the Brayford Waterfront area and University.

Towns

 * — market town, birthplace of Isaac Newton and Margaret Thatcher
 * — market town, birthplace of Isaac Newton and Margaret Thatcher
 * — market town, birthplace of Isaac Newton and Margaret Thatcher
 * — market town, birthplace of Isaac Newton and Margaret Thatcher
 * — market town, birthplace of Isaac Newton and Margaret Thatcher
 * — market town, birthplace of Isaac Newton and Margaret Thatcher
 * — market town, birthplace of Isaac Newton and Margaret Thatcher

Understand
The county is mostly low-lying with some areas of elevation in Western and central parts but predominantly in the Lincolnshire Wolds and in the South West. It is made up of 7 districts which form part of the East Midlands region and 2 unitary authorities which form part of the Yorkshire and Humber region.

Lincolnshire has a strong agricultural industry and background which makes a significant contribution to the UK as a whole, with a number of large supermarkets being supplied by farms in the county for fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy products. Other industries include tourism which is particularly strong on the coast, in Lincoln and historic towns such as Stamford. Northern Lincolnshire is on the Humber estuary and is home to heavy industries which are linked to the docks in the area, which also serve the fishing industry.

The county has religious importance as a result of Methodism having been founded at Epworth by John Wesley.

There are many reminders of the important role Lincolnshire played during II, at its height being home to over 40 RAF bases. It is home to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and has two of the 17 remaining Lancaster bombers, one of which is still airworthy. Visitors will often notice untouched pillbox defences, like little squat concrete boxes with room for three or four soldiers, scattered in many parts of the county as relics to the county's influential past. Lincolnshire still has a number of large RAF bases and is home to the famous Red Arrows display team.

Shopping development have improved gradually over previous years with new centres in Boston, Gainsborough, Grimsby and Lincoln, as well as a popular outlet village near Spalding which is popular with visitors from further afield. The rural nature of the county has meant that many traditional market towns have remained with many characterful, independent shops.
 * Lincolnshire visitor information

Talk
Travelling to different parts of Lincolnshire, you may notice a strong variance in the predominant accent and dialect of an area. Visitors will find residents of North and North East Lincolnshire to have an accent that is very similar to that in Yorkshire whilst those in the South of the county have an accent which has greater resemblance to that of East Anglia and Norfolk in particular. Stamford is said to have the accent that resembles the Queen's English more than any other in the country. The Lincolnshire accent is mainly prevalent in the central part of the county and will only be slightly distinguishable to visitors to the county. There is a large Eastern European community in South East Lincolnshire and visitors here are likely to come across many people with such origins.

By car
There are two major routes which pass into Lincolnshire:
 * The M180 starts from the M18 passing south of Scunthorpe before downgrading to the A180 onwards to Grimsby. Leaving at Junction 4 for the A15 offers the best way of reaching and Lincoln from which the A158 provides a direct route to Skegness and the Lincolnshire Coast. The A16, reachable from the A180 is a scenic route that passes through the Lincolnshire Wolds past Louth before travelling south towards Boston.
 * The A1 enters in the southernmost part of the county briefly passing by the historic town of Stamford, before travelling north to Grantham. From the A1, the A52 and the A16 via Spalding provide access to Boston from which Skegness is best accessible. Also off the A1 is the A46 which is a direct stretch of dual carriageway into Lincoln.

North Lincolnshire can also be accessed by the Humber Bridge from the East Riding of Yorkshire which charges £1.50 for cars to cross (2018).

By train
The train companies travelling into Lincolnshire are:
 * East Coast, operating services from London King's Cross and other major cities to Grantham.
 * East Midlands Trains operating a number of services in the county including a daily service from Lincoln to London St Pancras via Nottingham.
 * First TransPennine Express and Northern Rail largely serve the stations in the north of the county.
 * Cross Country operate a service between Peterborough and Leicester which stops at Stamford.

By coach
A number of towns within Lincolnshire are served by National Express coaches which operate intermittently.

By plane
only has domestic flights to Aberdeen.

Manchester, Leeds-Bradford and East Midlands  have a better range of flights and are within a couple of hours travel.

Doncaster Sheffield Airport closed in 2022.

By car
The only practical way to get about Lincolnshire is by car. Public transport has intermittent service and restricted geographical coverage. Care should be taken on the narrow and windy backroads.

Many roads have been designated 'Red Routes' by the police, and are signposted along their length. These are roads which have a high accident/casualty rate, and warn motorists to be extra careful.

You can hire a car in the major centres.
 * easyCar.com – Boston, Grantham, Grimsby, Lincoln, Scunthorpe and Humberside Airport
 * Enterprise - Boston, Grimsby and Lincoln
 * Europcar - Grimsby, Lincoln and Humberside Airport
 * Hertz – Grimsby and Lincoln
 * Ready Rent a Car – Grimsby, Lincoln and Scunthorpe
 * Thrifty – Lincoln

By train
Travelling around Lincolnshire by train can be difficult as a number of towns lack direct connections between each other, one of the most prohibitive being the lack of a direct route from Skegness to Lincoln or Grimsby.

Of those that are available, from Skegness East Midlands Trains operates a service to Nottingham which stops notably at Boston, Sleaford and Grantham, from Sleaford onward travel to Lincoln is possible. Services in the north of the county connect Cleethorpes, Grimsby and Scunthorpe, whilst from Lincoln Central there is a direct service to Grimsby via Market Rasen.

By bus

 * Stagecoach in Lincolnshire operates services which link the majority of the larger towns in the county, whilst Stagecoach Grimsby/Cleethorpes serves the north of Lincolnshire.
 * Brylaine Travel run buses that largely serve the towns of Boston and Spalding as well as Skegness, Mablethorpe and Stamford further afield.
 * Lincolnshire Interconnect serve more rural communities in the county and offer a Call Connect bus which can be requested by phone.

By taxi
The majority of major towns in Lincolnshire have one or a number of taxi ranks, but it is advised to book a journey in advance with one of the local taxi firms, some examples of which are listed below:

 * CJ's Taxi - Skegness

National Trust properties

 * Woolsthorpe Manor Colsterworth, near Grantham
 * Belton House, Grantham
 * Tattershall Castle, Sleaford Road, Tattershall
 * Gunby Hall and Gardens, Gunby, Spilsby.
 * Grantham House, Castlegate, Grantham.
 * Priest's House, Easton on the Hill, near Stamford.

Other large properties
There are a number of other impressive stately homes and castles in the county which are not operated by the National Trust:
 * Burghley House, near Stamford
 * Belvoir Castle near Grantham.
 * Grimsthorpe Castle near Bourne
 * Normanby Hall, near Scunthorpe
 * Alford Manor House in Alford

English Heritage properties

 * Lincoln Medieval Bishop's Palace, Lincoln
 * Thornton Abbey and Gatehouse, Ulceby, near Barton-upon-Humber.
 * Gainsborough Old Hall, Gainsborough
 * St Peter's Church Barton-upon-Humber
 * Sibsey Trader Mill near Boston
 * Bolingbroke Castle near Spilsby
 * Tattershall College Tattershall
 * Gainsthorpe Medieval Village, near Brigg (near Scunthorpe)

Aviation heritage
Lincolnshire has a proud aviation history that can be understood by visiting at a number of visitor centres in the county:
 * Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre is located near the RAF base in the village of Coningsby near Spilsby
 * Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre on the site of the former RAF East Kirkby near Spilsby.
 * RAF Scampton Museum, near Lincoln

Windmills
Lincolnshire has an impressive number of well-preserved and working windmills that often still make and sell their own produce:
 * Alford Windmill in Alford
 * Heckington Windmill. In the village of Heckington, near Sleaford
 * Maud Foster Mill in Boston
 * Waltham Windmill in the village of Waltham near Grimsby.
 * Ellis Windmill is close to the Museum of Lincolnshire Life in Lincoln.
 * Sibsey Trader Mill is a National Trust property, near Boston.
 * The windmills above are those with visitor facilities but there are over 130 former windmills in Lincolnshire that you may see on your travels with some having been converted to restaurants or accommodation with some standing derelict.

Hidden gems

 * Mrs Smith's Cottage in the village of Navenby near Lincoln.
 * Bateman's Brewery Visitor Centre In Wainfleet, near Skegness
 * The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft - see Doncaster for details.

Beaches
The Lincolnshire coast has many beaches located between Cleethorpes and Skegness. Many are secluded with no tourist facilities whilst others form part of nature reserves with some restrictions in place for this and also others which are owned by the Ministry of Defence.

Most tourists to the coast will seek to visit the four main beaches which have been designated 'Blue Flag' status for cleanliness and which also offer most facilities. They can be found at Skegness, Cleethorpes, Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea.

Nature reserves
Lincolnshire is known for having plentiful open space and this can be enjoyed further in one of many nature reserves. There are around 100 which are operated by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust which offer scenic walks and great opportunities to observe wildlife. The four principal reserves which show the diversity of the nature in Lincolnshire and include visitor services are:
 * Gibraltar Point, near Skegness
 * Whisby Nature Park, near Lincoln
 * Far Ings, near Barton-upon-Humber
 * Snipe Dales, near Spilsby

Also operated by Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust and of note is Donna Nook Nature Reserve located on the coast between Mablethorpe and Grimsby. It is famed for having one of the largest and most accessible colonies of grey seals in the UK, a special wardening service is in operation during November and December to protect the seals and also to further explain the animals and the breeding process to visitors.

The vast reserves of Frieston Shore and Frampton Marsh near Boston are operated by the RSPB and offers an excellent opportunity to explore the Wash which is the most important estuary for wildlife in the country.

Walking

 * Long-distance paths follow the coast south from Grimsby. Some stretches are on resort promenades, and there are several diversions inland to avoid harbour industry. Most it's along the sea defence dykes, with low fields and lagoons on one side and birds inspecting the mud-flats on the other.
 * Water Rail Way is an inland route from Lincoln to Boston along the River Witham. It's a former railway trackbed so it's flat, and paved for cycling.

Shopping centres

 * Freshney Place, Grimsby – the largest shopping centre in the county featuring branches of most major retailers.
 * Springfields, Spalding – has over 40 discount shopping outlets from major brands and retailers.
 * Marshall's Yard, Gainsborough – features around 30 stores in the centre of the town
 * The Parishes, Scunthorpe – shopping centre which also features 7 screen Vue cinema
 * The Foundry Shopping Centre, Scunthorpe – has over 40 stores which include many of the top major retailers

Markets
There are numerous markets that take place in towns throughout Lincolnshire on a weekly basis throughout the year, selling locally grown produce including fruit and vegetables as well as meat and poultry produce. Some of the largest and most popular markets are found in the towns in the Lincolnshire Wolds such as Louth, Spilsby and Horncastle whilst elsewhere Boston, Grantham and Spalding are popular destinations.

Antiques
The largest selection of antiques shops and dealers are in Horncastle and Stamford but those with a significant interest should visit the Antiques Centre at Hemswell Cliff, near Gainsborough which has over 300 dealers selling thousands of items.

Arts and crafts

 * The Alford Craft Market is one of the largest craft markets in the region and takes place on regular dates during the year in the grounds of Alford Manor House.

Caravan and camp sites
One of the most popular places for people to stay whilst visiting Lincolnshire is in one of the many caravan and camp sites which can be found in every area of the county. This form of accommodation is particularly popular on the Lincolnshire Coast with hundreds of great sites to choose from.

Visiting families may choose to stay in one of the county's holiday parks which have more facilities, services and entertainment a cater for a wide range of budgets. Some of the larger holiday parks are listed below:

Lincolnshire Coast
 * Butlin's Skegness
 * Haven Golden Sands in Mablethorpe
 * Haven Thorpe Park in Cleethorpes
 * Park Resorts Southview near Skegness
 * Park Resorts Sunnydale between Cleethorpes and Mablethorpe, which are part of Louth
 * Richmond Holiday Centre, Skegness

Rest of Lincolnshire
 * Tattershall Lakes, Tattershall
 * Bainland Holiday Park, in Woodhall Spa near Lincoln
 * Kenwick Park, near Louth

Hotels
There is a large range of independent hotels and B&Bs in most areas of the county for a wide range of budgets. Many of these, especially guest houses are occasionally able to offer accommodation without having to book beforehand.

For those wanting to stay in hotels operated by well-known brands there are a number who have properties across the county that are available at affordable prices. The locations where the main hotel chains are in operation include:
 * Holiday Inn – Lincoln (also has a Holiday Inn Express)
 * Doubletree by Hilton - Lincoln
 * Hotel Ibis – Lincoln
 * Premier Inn – Boston, Grantham, Grimsby, Lincoln and Scunthorpe.
 * Travelodge – Grantham, Lincoln, Scunthorpe, Sleaford and Spalding

Emergency
Upon dialling 999 you will likely be first met by a first responder service called LIVES (Lincolnshire Integrated Voluntary Emergency Service) which operate in all areas of the county and often take on great importance due to the remoteness and rural nature of many places. They are usually able to make those in need more comfortable and provide assistance until the East Midlands Ambulance Service arrives.

The following hospitals have 24-hour major Accident and Emergency departments:
 * Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. Tel: (01205) 364801
 * Lincoln County Hospital, Lincoln. Tel: (01522) 512512
 * Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby. Tel: (01472) 874111
 * Scunthorpe General Hospital, Scunthorpe. Tel: (01724) 282282

The following hospitals have 24 hour minor Accident and Emergency departments:
 * Grantham & District Hospital, Grantham. Tel: (01476) 565232
 * Skegness & District Hospital, Skegness. Tel: (01754) 762401
 * County Hospital, Louth. Tel: (01507) 600100

The following hospitals do not have 24 hour Accident and Emergency departments and can only deal with the most minor injuries:
 * John Coupland Hospital, Gainsborough. Tel: (01427) 816500
 * New Johnson Community Hospital, Spalding. Tel: (01775) 652000
 * Stamford and Rutland Hospital, Stamford. Tel: (01780) 764 151

The following emergency services are also in operation in the county (all contact numbers are for non-emergencies only, otherwise dial 999):
 * All crimes and other incidents are dealt with by the Lincolnshire Police Force. Tel: 0300 111 0300
 * Fires, serious road traffic accidents and serious incidents are dealt with by Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue. Tel: (01522) 582222
 * There are coastguard stations at Skegness, Chapel St. Leonards, Mablethorpe, Donna Nook and Cleethorpes. Tel: 023 8032 9486

There are three lifeboat stations in Lincolnshire operated by the RNLI:
 * Skegness – Tower Esplanade. Tel: (01754) 763011
 * Mablethorpe - Promenade. Tel: (01507) 477848
 * Cleethorpes - Promenade. Tel: (01472) 690857

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Lindau

Lindau is a city in southern Bavaria on the shore of Lake Constance or the Bodensee. It lies on the border of the Austrian federal-state of Vorarlberg with its capital city Bregenz which is about 10 km along the lake. The historic town is on an island and full of medieval and half-timbered buildings. One can also take boat tours leaving the small harbor and just sit and enjoy a Weißbier admiring the view of Austria and Switzerland and the Alps across the lake.

Understand
On a sunny day in summer Lindau is a great place to be. The town is old and very beautiful and has a good market.

Every year the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings take place. These meetings are a conference with Nobel Laureates and young scientists in fields such as chemistry, medicine and physics.

By train

Lindau has direct rail EuroCity connections from Munich and Zurich, as well as regional rail services from Austria, other parts of Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg.

Frequent trains run from Bregenz to Lindau and back during the day, single journey €2.40 adult on the ÖBB machine (if you book via the DB machines its more expensive: €4.80 one-way).

Euregio train tickets are available for unlimited travel in the region (including discounts on certain ferries).

The Baden-Württemberg-Ticket is valid on regional trains between Lindau - Kressbronn, and Lindau - Wangen im Allgäu even though parts of the journey are within Bavaria.

By plane

 * Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen is the closest airport and easily accessible by rail.
 * The next major airports with transcontinental flights are Munich airport as well as the airport of Stuttgart.

By boat
Lots of tourists come to Lindau from neighbouring harbour towns of Austria and Switzerland in the summer months for a short trip. BSB runs seasonal ferries between April and October.

There the main lines are:

 * Konstanz / (Mainau) / Meersburg / Friedrichshafen / Lindau / Bregenz (with many stops along the German shore between Meersburg and Lindau) — the trip between Lindau and Bregenz is direct and has no other stops, takes 22 min and costs €5.70 (adults)
 * Rorschach (Switzerland) / (Bad Schachen) / (Wasserburg) / Lindau — complete journey costs €12.70, 17 CHF (it's a good idea to have your passport with you); three times a day in each direction; complete journey takes about 1 hour

By foot
Lindau is a very small town and exploring it on foot is the best idea. Many parts of the island are for pedestrians only so it is enjoyable to walk around.

By bus
There are city bus routes operating on the island and mainland (routes 1 and 2) and only on the mainland (routes 3 and 4). There is one central bus stop (Anheggerstraße) where all four lines intersect. See the route map and timetables for more details. 2020 prices: single ticket €2.30, 24-hour ticket €4.60, other options are available. BayernTickets are accepted on Lindau's city buses.

City bus routes and timetables changed in December 2020, with a new route 5 linking Inselbahnhof and Reutin-Bahnhof stops directly; see the city bus website for information.

Additionally, RBA Regionalbus Augsburg operates in Lindau (island and mainland) and connects to the surrounding area. See the route map and timetables (search for Landkreis Lindau). Line 21 goes to Nonnenhorn (westbound along the lake) and Line 14/14a goes to Bregenz (Austria, eastbound along the lake).

See
First step after reaching Lindau should be to contact the tourist info centre just outside the train station, where one can get a list of beautiful buildings in the town and a free map too. On a sunny day, the views that this town offers are awesome.

Island

 * Take cruise trips to neighbouring harbour towns like Bregenz, Konstanz or Friedrichshafen. You can plan a day trip from Lindau to Bregenz, and climb the Pfänder mountain at Bregenz that offers great views of the lake.
 * Rent a paddleboat or a rowing boat. This is also the only way to get to the tiny island which is just big enough for one tree. One place to rent these boats is at the entrance of the island, to the right-hand side when entering via the main car bridge (Bootsvermietung Lindau).
 * Sit in one of the restaurants by the lakeside and enjoy variety of cuisines.
 * On the West side of the island there are very few places giving access to the water where swimming is possible, but do not expect a beach. Also on the West side there are small grassy patches where you can enjoy the sun and have a picnic.
 * Take a tour on the Lindau Science Trail and learn more about Nobel Laureates and their scientific breakthroughs. The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings organise free guided tours for groups. In addition, people can explore the web-based Virtual Science Trail online.
 * Go to theatre or music events.

Buy
The market place of Lindau is a beautiful street that offers lots of souvenirs at cheap prices. Branded cloth and accessories shops are quite a few in number. Number of shops sell hats, sunglasses and other accessories etc. One should consider buying Swiss Knives as they are at fair prices.

 * If you are looking for a cheap supermarket on the island, there is a Netto on Marktplatz 5 - it's in the basement of that building. It's open M-Sa 07:00-20:00.
 * If you are looking for a cheap supermarket on the island, there is a Netto on Marktplatz 5 - it's in the basement of that building. It's open M-Sa 07:00-20:00.

Eat
There are many restaurants in the market and near the shore that offer variety of cuisine.

There are also a few good ice-cream places on the island.

Sleep
Plenty of hotels available in Lindau, one can get a listing of these hotels at the tourist info point.

Go next

 * Bregenz (Austria) — go there to climb the Pfänder and for the famous floating stage
 * Friedrichshafen — Zeppelin Museum and airport

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Linden (New Jersey)

Linden is a city of 42,000 people (2019) in New Jersey. Linden is a regional hub of Polish immigration and features a significant number of establishments featuring the food and culture of Poland.

Understand
13.1% of residents are of Polish origin and 15.6% of its residents five years old and above in the center of the city of Linden primarily speak the Polish language at home.

By car
Linden is served by U.S. Route 1/9 and Route 27. It is also the western terminus of Interstate 278, which travels through all five boroughs of New York City.

The Garden State Parkway passes less than a mile west of the city limits. The New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95) passes through the eastern portion of the city, with a few ramps that lead to the nearest exit (Exit 13) which just beyond the city limits in nearby Elizabeth.

By train
Linden Train station is on the NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line and the Northeast Corridor Line.

By bus
Local public transportation is provided by New Jersey Transit with bus service to Elizabeth, Perth Amboy and Newark.

New Jersey Transit buses 112 and 115 provide local service and interstate service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan.

By plane
Linden Airport is a small general aviation facility located on the eastern side of the city along U.S. Route 1/9.

Newark Liberty International Airport is approximately 15 minutes away.

See

 * The Skulski Art Gallery of the Polish Cultural Foundation of neighboring Clark has exhibited Linden-based artists.

Do

 * Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade is the home of outdoor concerts and other performing arts in Linden.
 * John Russell Wheeler Park is home to the Linden Skatepark for skateboarders at Winans Avenue and West Edgar Road near where Morses Creek winds through the park.
 * Peach Orchard Park sits at Dill Ave, Hussa St., and Cranford Ave behind School #4. It is home to Peach Orchard Brook, a tributary of Morses Creek.
 * John Russell Wheeler Park is home to the Linden Skatepark for skateboarders at Winans Avenue and West Edgar Road near where Morses Creek winds through the park.
 * Peach Orchard Park sits at Dill Ave, Hussa St., and Cranford Ave behind School #4. It is home to Peach Orchard Brook, a tributary of Morses Creek.

Buy

 * Polish-American grocery specialty shop Pulaski Meats takes up nearly a city block.

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Linden (Guyana)

Linden is a city in Berbice-Corentyne.

Understand
With a population of 27,277 (2012), Linden is the second largest Guyanese city after the national capital, Georgetown.

Initially Linden started as the site for commercial bauxite mining. Bauxite is the world's main source of aluminium.

Go next

 * Gluck Island is about 70km from the Essequibo mouth. It is uninhabited and has several species of birds, animals and flora.

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Lindisfarne

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne, known colloquially as either Lindisfarne or Holy Island, is just off the coast of Northumberland, England. It is a tidal island linked to the mainland by a causeway.

The monastery of Lindisfarne was raided by Vikings in AD 793. This event is usually considered to mark the beginning of the Viking Age.

Visitor information

 * The Holy Island of Lindisfarne Visitor Information

Get in
Access to Lindisfarne is affected by tides. This point cannot be stressed enough as many people get stranded on the causeway every year requiring coastguard rescue (sometimes including helicopter rescue). Tide tables are available locally and are published on the internet, such as the tables published by Northumberland County Council.

By bus
Local bus service 477 runs from nearby Berwick-upon-Tweed, however it can be somewhat irregular due to tidal patterns, and does not run every day through winter months. Travellers are advised to make local enquiries before making arrangements around the bus service.

There is also a H1 service operated by Travelsure, which runs from Belford, and connects to their route 418 to Alnwick via Alnmouth (for rail connections), Seahouses and many other villages along the Northumberland coast. Again, this has an irregular timetable to take into account tide times and therefore again travellers should seek advice from those with local knowledge where possible.

By car
The main east coast road, the A1, is convenient for Lindisfarne. The turning is in the small village of Beal (which appears to consist only of The Plough Hotel and a service station, both on the eastern side of the road). The turning is signed as "Holy Island". The distance from the turning to the island is approximately 5 miles, including the tidal causeway.

On foot
The Pilgrim's Crossing is a clearly marked walking route from the mainland to the island that crosses the sand and mud. However, due to the tidal nature of this crossing, it is strongly advised that this route must only be attempted with an experienced local guide.

Get around
Due to its size and nature, Lindisfarne has very few roads. Those that exist tend to be narrow and often have tourists walking on them. There is a large car park before the settlement on the island. The car park is pay & display, priced at £3.50 for under 3 hours, with 3 to 24 hours costing £5.50 (as of August 2019). On-street parking is virtually non-existent. Some B&Bs may offer parking; however, this should be checked when booking.

From the car park there is a shuttle bus to the castle, although visitors need to check if this will be running on the day of their visit. Beyond this and the bus link from the mainland, there is no public transport on the island.

In essence, be prepared to do some walking. Maps are available on the island, including a number of suggested circular routes.

See

 * Get up early to watch the sunrise. Go to the hill at the south end of the island overlooking the priory grounds; you get an excellent view of the sunrise behind the castle. It's fantastic when there are rolling sea mists as well.
 * Get up early to watch the sunrise. Go to the hill at the south end of the island overlooking the priory grounds; you get an excellent view of the sunrise behind the castle. It's fantastic when there are rolling sea mists as well.
 * Get up early to watch the sunrise. Go to the hill at the south end of the island overlooking the priory grounds; you get an excellent view of the sunrise behind the castle. It's fantastic when there are rolling sea mists as well.

Do
Birdwatching. Large parts of the Island as well as the adjacent intertidal areas are protected for wildlife as part of the Lindisfarne national nature reserve. It main purpose is to safeguard the wintering bird population. Over 300 species have been recorded on the island and adjacent tidal flats. The Brent Goose, Widgeon and Teal are particularly note worthy.

Seal spotting. Grey seals can sometimes be seen on the beaches during high tide.

Drink
Sample the local meade, which is an alcoholic drink made by fermenting honey.

Sleep
Lindisfarne has a number of small Bed & Breakfast establishments, a couple of small hotels and pubs offering accommodation.

Stay safe
Check the tide tables carefully – otherwise you can get caught on the island or, as some unfortunates have – on the causeway itself. The tide table is available from the Lindisfarne website (although all tide times should be treated as advisory and local weather can affect the tides). Note that your motorhome does not double as a boat.

Connect
As of June 2022, Lindisfarne has a basic mobile signal from Three, and 4G from EE, O2 and Vodafone; this extends along the causeway and lane to A1. 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

 * North to Berwick upon Tweed
 * South to Amble, Alnmouth and Alnwick

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Lindos

Lindos is a medieval village on the Greek island of Rhodes. It has only seven hundred inhabitants, greatly outnumbered by tourists in the high season. Being one of the main attractions on the island it is often overcrowded in the mornings when the tourist coaches arrive. These usually depart by 12:00, whisking their patrons off for lunch and the next destination.

Understand
Lindos provides a mix of history and beaches. The village has many historic houses (known as "Captains" houses) often dating from 16th, 17th or 18th century. The village itself is situated on a network of cobbled streets - all of which are entirely pedestrianised. The only modes of transport possible are donkeys and mopeds. The houses are small, whitewashed and sit beautifully on the hillside making it one of the most beautiful places on the island. The charm of this village is maintained by a preservation order which forbids any unauthorised building work to change it.

Legend has it that the village was set up by one of the divine sons of Zeus. It was in fact established by Dorians around 1000 BC.

Get in
A taxi from the airport will cost €75. If they overcharge, ask to be taken to the local police station.

Bus service from Rhodes city is 56 km (35 mi) away). A ticket costs  €5.50, 1-way. Lindos can also be reached by boat from the Mandraki harbour in Rhodes. Good tour operators for Lindos include Direct Greece and Olympic Holidays and - all of which have a wide range of apartments and villas for all different family groupings. (Be warned that tour operators Kosmar and Libra have gone into liquidation.)

You can park outside the city. There are blue "non-free spaces" intermixed with free spaces beyond the large "supermarket" parking. To get to the city, once you are at the "supermarket" parking, go down and after a while you'll have to choices at the last parking plaza: enter the city through a small side street, or go down to the beach, walk to the other end and climb up to the city.

Get around
Lindos is a small town, so walking around on foot is a decent option. However, as Lindos is built on the side of a steep hill, the roads can be quite difficult, and climbing up to the acropolis is definitely an effort. There are two alternatives. A bus will bring you down from the main arrival bus stop outside the center of the city to a square closer to the sea - it's not far, but quite a change in elevation. If you wish to go on top of the acropolis, you can rent a ride on a donkey for about €6.

See

The main attraction of Lindos is the town itself, winding paths between small traditional whitewashed buildings. Be brave and leave the main streets and explore the backstreets! Free maps can be picked up from the tourist information centre. These are obviously incredibly useful, but for some reason the map is without street names, and so it's still very easy to get lost.

Dotted around Lindos you will stumble across many Captain's Houses. These date from the 1400s and are particularly attractive. Double points if you can enter them as well as find them!

Visit the ruins of the Acropolis and the (still unfinished as of mid-2009) reconstructed temple of Lindian Athena. Entrance fee to the Acropolis itself is €12 (Sep 2021), but you do have a nice view from there. It's open till 18:40 from March to December. There is also the remains of an Ancient Amphitheatre carved into the slope of the Acropolis. If you wish to avoid the tiring climb you can hire a donkey at the entrance of the town. Walking up the road that leads high up to the acropolis, the first ruins you will encounter are the medieval walls. In the early 14th century the Crusaders built fortifications upon the remains of earlier defences, from both the Byzantine era and more ancient times. There are a few towers along the medieval walls which follow the natural contours of the high ground.

 * The Church of the Assumption is worth sticking your head inside. It's by far the coolest place to suit down in Lindos and is covered in traditionally ornate icons and decoration. Free entrance.
 * The Church of the Assumption is worth sticking your head inside. It's by far the coolest place to suit down in Lindos and is covered in traditionally ornate icons and decoration. Free entrance.

You can also see St Paul's Bay where the saint supposedly crashed on the island and brought Christianity with him.

Mind that the ascent to the fortress is completely inaccessible to those with limited mobility or mobility problems. Inside the fortress is not equipped with walking barriers or handrails.

Do

Lindos has some of the few sandy beaches on Rhodes, but these beaches are easily crowded. Unfortunately, sometimes there is rubbish and litter such as cigarette butts to be seen. The bay has a lot of boats many of them serving the tourism industry and including a glass bottom boat.

Eat
Lindos has many restaurants and tavernas, but as they all cater to tourists, the food can be disappointingly similar and un-Greek. There is food from every nationality you can think of. All staff are English speaking and menus are written in English. Most bars serve breakfast up until mid-afternoon so there is plenty of variety and choice.

Supermarkets stock a reasonable range of foods and lots of imported English food. There are three supermarkets within 100 m of each other on the main street in Lindos. They're all more or less the same, offering more our less the same products at more or less the sane prices. They do have a good supply of seasonal fruit and veg, and they have a disproportionately large amount of alcohol and expensive prices. But, as there's not much else what are you going to do?

There are two more supermarkets up on Kranos Square (where the buses arrive.) Floras with the bigger selection, and Acropolis with the better fruit and veg. However, because they're well located to serve those waiting for coaches, prices are cranked up accordingly and they are thus more expensive than those down in the village itself.

In terms of convenience food, dotted around there are several souvlaki joints (serving Greek kebabs) and crepe houses serving both sweet and savory crepes - made fresh before your eyes - at very reasonable prices.

For souvlaki, expect to pay around €2.50 for a pita gyro or kalamaki (chicken on a stick in a pita.) Ask for 'ap ola' and you'll get tomato, onion, lettuce, tzatziki and chips inside.

 * César Meze Bar Fine Dining Restaurant with a pool on the roof terrace overlooking the town.
 * César Meze Bar Fine Dining Restaurant with a pool on the roof terrace overlooking the town.
 * César Meze Bar Fine Dining Restaurant with a pool on the roof terrace overlooking the town.
 * César Meze Bar Fine Dining Restaurant with a pool on the roof terrace overlooking the town.

Drink
Lindos has a wealth of different bars catering to all tastes. Many have rooftop gardens where you can watch the sun go down (or come up!) as you drink.Lindos By Night Bar especially has several roof gardens where you can watch the night go by. All bars are welcoming to children and there are many who have restaurants also. There are two nightclubs within the village itself and an open air club which can be accessed by a short taxi ride and which stays open until the very early hours of the morning.

Sleep
There are a large number of studios, apartments and villas - most with spectacular views - and all very close to the centre of town. You are best to get self-catering accommodation within the village for the best experience of Lindos as some of the Lindos hotels are outside of the village, meaning that you will need transportation to get you to the beach, restaurants and nightlife.

 * Caesars Gardens Hotel & Spa Lindos,, info@caesarsgardens.com@undefined. An adults-only luxury boutique hotel & spa. Check-in 24 hr. Double €200-320.
 * Caesars Gardens Hotel & Spa Lindos,, info@caesarsgardens.com@undefined. An adults-only luxury boutique hotel & spa. Check-in 24 hr. Double €200-320.
 * Caesars Gardens Hotel & Spa Lindos,, info@caesarsgardens.com@undefined. An adults-only luxury boutique hotel & spa. Check-in 24 hr. Double €200-320.
 * Caesars Gardens Hotel & Spa Lindos,, info@caesarsgardens.com@undefined. An adults-only luxury boutique hotel & spa. Check-in 24 hr. Double €200-320.
 * Caesars Gardens Hotel & Spa Lindos,, info@caesarsgardens.com@undefined. An adults-only luxury boutique hotel & spa. Check-in 24 hr. Double €200-320.
 * Caesars Gardens Hotel & Spa Lindos,, info@caesarsgardens.com@undefined. An adults-only luxury boutique hotel & spa. Check-in 24 hr. Double €200-320.
 * Caesars Gardens Hotel & Spa Lindos,, info@caesarsgardens.com@undefined. An adults-only luxury boutique hotel & spa. Check-in 24 hr. Double €200-320.

Connect
There is an Internet cafe in Lindos called Lindianet.

Go next
Frequent buses run from Rhodes city up and down the east coast of the island, including to and from Lindos, though they can be slow because of frequent stops. For drivers, the road between Lindos and Rhodes city is a modern highway.

 * Afandou- One of the big villages on the island. The golf course of Rhodes is situated in this area along with a long beach
 * Faliraki This is Rhodes' action resort. Go there to party. Nice beaches, not as windy as on the west coast and served by good public transport. Hotels near the water park are family friendly and not so popular with the 'clubbers'.
 * Rhodes Town The biggest city on the island and seat of the local government, also the oldest inhabited medieval town in Europe. Well worth at least a whole days visit during your stay at Lindos - there is plenty to explore, discover and see.

Nearby are the settlements of Lardos and Pefkos.

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Lindsborg

Lindsborg is a city of 3,300 people (2020) in Kansas, in the United States of America. Settled by Swedish immigrants in the 1880s, Lindsborg is known as Little Sweden, USA.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

Get in
K-4 highway passes through Lindsborg.

Bus service is provided daily towards Wichita and Salina by BeeLine Express (subcontractor of Greyhound Lines).

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Line Islands (Kiribati)

Line Islands  are a collection of 11 atolls in Kiribati.

Regions
Northern Line Islands

 * Kiritimati (Christmas Island) - pop.~6,000
 * Tabuaeran (Fanning Island) - pop.~2,500
 * Teraina (Washington Island) - pop.~1,000

The Northern Line Islands also include Palmyra Atoll and Kingman Reef (which is underwater at high tide), which are U.S. dependencies.

The Central Line Islands of Jarvis Island, Malden and Starbuck, as well as the Southern Line Islands of Caroline, Flint, and Vostok are all uninhabited.

Understand
The Line Islands are in the UTC+14 time zone, the easternmost zone in use anywhere in the world, making them the first places on Earth to start each new calendar day.

Get in
Cassidy International Airport in Kiritimati is served only by Fiji Airways on its once-weekly Nadi (Fiji) – Kiritimati – Honolulu (Hawaii) route. Due to the great distance between the Line Islands and the rest of the country, and because the only other operational airports in Kiribati are found in the Gilbert Islands, there are no domestic flights. To reach the Gilbert Islands, travelers must fly via Nadi on Fiji Airways which operates a twice weekly Nadi–Tarawa flight.

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Linfen

Linfen (临汾 ; Línfén) is a city of almost 1 million people (2020) in Shanxi. Linfen is a main industrial center for coal mining, which has significantly damaged the city's environment, air quality, farming, health and its previous status as a green village. Linfen prefecture is home to several notable tourist attractions including the Hukou Waterfall which is the largest waterfall on the Yellow River and the second largest in China. Hukou Waterfall is located 150 km (93 mi) west of Linfen city in Jinshan Gorge.

Get in
Linfen is on the main rail line which runs through Shanxi. It is also accessible by bus from most major cities nearby.

By car
Take these roads to Linfen:
 * China National Highway 108
 * China National Highway 309
 * G5 Beijing–Kunming Expressway
 * G22 Qingdao–Lanzhou Expressway

Stay safe
One should generally not plan to stay in Linfen for long as air pollution is a serious issue in the city.

Go next

 * Hu kou pu bu — China's greatest waterfall. A day trip from Linfen, on the border with Shaanxi province.

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Linköping

Linköping (pronounced "Lin-shœ-ping") is Sweden's fifth biggest municipality, and the seat of Östergötland county. It has about 167,000 inhabitants in the municipality (2023), including some countryside, and just under 100,000 in the city proper.

The city has the advantage of being a major city with all that it entails yet retaining the cozy quiet small town feel, largely due to the lack of tall buildings; a result of the military airfield just outside the city.

Linköping countryside makes up Linköping municipality outside the built-up area.

Understand
Linköping is the clerical and administrative centre in a rich farmland district, the province and county Östergötland.

The town was founded during the Middle Ages and is therefore one of the oldest cities in Sweden. The cathedral and the castle are two medieval buildings that are still standing.

At the "battle of Stångebro" in 1598, the city fought on the Catholic side and lost. A memorial of the battle is found just outside the city centre. The following "bloodbath of Linköping" in 1600 is remembered with a memorial at the main square.

Linköping has a university and the students are a central part of the city's life day and night.

By train
The (Resecentrum) lies less than ten minutes walk from the center of the town. SJ train journeys from Stockholm can take as little as 100 minutes and cost as little as 95 kr.

By bus
Long-distance buses leave from Fjärrbussterminalen, which is about 400 m north of the Resecentrum, past where the local buses are departing. It's on the same side of the road as the train station.

By car

 * 200 km south of Stockholm on the E4. Very good road (2-hr drive).
 * 45 km south of Norrköping on the E4. Very good road (30-min drive).
 * 450 km north of Malmö/Copenhagen on the E4. Very good road (5-hr drive).

By bus
All bus lines originate at Resecentrum. You'll also find a reception desk there where you can find timetables or get help. The local bus company is called Östgötatrafiken. They also run the buses and trains in the rest of Östergötland and is the cheapest way to get around.

It's not possible to pay cash for a ticket on the bus. You can get ticket in Quickomats, some stores and at the Resecentrum. It's also possible to buy an SMS-ticket. The ticket is valid for a limited time (usually 1 hour) so you can use the same ticket for more than 1 trip.

You can also buy a bus card. It is a RFID card and you can load money in it. The advantage is that each trip fare is cheaper than the normal fare. Tickets and fare information.

Taxi
Taxis are on the expensive side. The meter is used to control the cost but always make sure that this is set when commencing a journey.

 * Uber
 * Uber
 * Uber

Bike
Linköping was named the 'Swedish biking city of the year' in 2002. Most students use bikes to get around and it is recommended you get one if your stay is extended. When you have a bike, the special bike map might be useful. There are also recommended routes available for those who want to combine nature with tourist sights. Paper versions are available at the tourist information office and in bike shops.

See

 * Public buildings. Around the hill crest are the public library, the administrative buildings for the diocese, the bishop's residence, and the sports house gymnastikhuset, built in 1881. The current library was built in 1998, but the collections of the old cathedral library date back to before Gutenberg. Further north are the concert hall (Konsert & Kongress), the county museum (Östergötlands länsmuseum) next to the Raoul Wallenberg plaza, and two secondary schools (Katedralskolan, Berzeliusskolan).
 * Public buildings. Around the hill crest are the public library, the administrative buildings for the diocese, the bishop's residence, and the sports house gymnastikhuset, built in 1881. The current library was built in 1998, but the collections of the old cathedral library date back to before Gutenberg. Further north are the concert hall (Konsert & Kongress), the county museum (Östergötlands länsmuseum) next to the Raoul Wallenberg plaza, and two secondary schools (Katedralskolan, Berzeliusskolan).
 * Public buildings. Around the hill crest are the public library, the administrative buildings for the diocese, the bishop's residence, and the sports house gymnastikhuset, built in 1881. The current library was built in 1998, but the collections of the old cathedral library date back to before Gutenberg. Further north are the concert hall (Konsert & Kongress), the county museum (Östergötlands länsmuseum) next to the Raoul Wallenberg plaza, and two secondary schools (Katedralskolan, Berzeliusskolan).
 * Public buildings. Around the hill crest are the public library, the administrative buildings for the diocese, the bishop's residence, and the sports house gymnastikhuset, built in 1881. The current library was built in 1998, but the collections of the old cathedral library date back to before Gutenberg. Further north are the concert hall (Konsert & Kongress), the county museum (Östergötlands länsmuseum) next to the Raoul Wallenberg plaza, and two secondary schools (Katedralskolan, Berzeliusskolan).

Buy

 * When in Gamla Linköping, visit Kanevad wood art shop and Cloettas Chokladbod (Cloetta chocolate shop).
 * In the city center you have a couple of malls, Filbytergallerian, Gyllengallerian and Leo.
 * Tornby is a shopping center to the north of Linköping that has several big stores and a big mall; IKANO-huset next to IKEA.

Eat
Most restaurants in the city offer a restricted choice Saturday Shopping Lunch between 12:00-15:00 for around 80 kr which can be a good way to try out new restaurants. Lunch from Monday-Friday is often cheaper.

Coffee
There are many nice coffee houses and cafes by the main square and in the central parts of the city. They serve a wide variety of coffee. Sweden and the Swedes are the second highest consumers of coffee per person worldwide. In the past ten years traditional Swedish coffee tradition has been diversified and enriched by Italian and continental European coffee, the result being the caffè latte (the Italian word for Swedish coffee with milk) and a gazillion other forms of coffee.

Alcohol
Linköping boasts several bars. Most of them are found in the central parts of the city around the cathedral. Among the most popular are: To get informed about any entertainment or cultural events in town, such as the occasional live band, you pick up the free Nolltretton and Corren Fredag magazines (only available in Swedish) or check www.lkpg.nu. You can also check the billboard on Lilla Torget where the arrangers post their flyers.

The students have their own places to go to, for instance Herrgår'n in the Ryd area, Flamman or Nationernas Hus next door to the Cathedral in central Linköping. You have to be a university student (including foreign universities) or the guest of a student at Linköping University, to get in.

Systembolaget
Systembolaget is the state-owned monopoly liquor store. This is where you go if you want to buy a bottle of wine or spirits or beer stronger than approx. 3% alcohol which you can find in supermarkets.

Connect

 * SITE Cybercafé, Sturegatan 3. 15 SEK per hour.
 * Sidewalk Express, Railway station. 19 SEK per hour.
 * Public Library, price: free, but time is limited. (to what extent, unknown for the moment)

Go next
The River Stångån ends in Lake Roxen a few kilometers north of the city. The river is also part of Kinda canal with a system of 19th century locks that allow scenic boat trips through other lakes further south. Lake Roxen is also part of Göta canal, dug in the 1810s to connect the Baltic Sea with the Atlantic at Gothenburg. A remarkable sight is Bergs slussar (the locks at Berg), a sequence of six locks on Roxen's western shore, about 10 km north of Linköping.

Ekenäs Castle at Ringstorp, east of Linköping, is a 17th-century Renaissance castle, situated on a cliff by lake Teden. Its three towers rises high above the lake. Guided tours during the summer months and in the autumn ghost walks are offered both day and night.

The Cloetta chocolate factory in Ljungsbro, North of Linköping. You can visit the shop and a small museum, but the factory is closed for visitors.

In the nearby city Norrköping you find several museums and shopping facilities.

Nearby historic towns are Vadstena (to the West) and Söderköping (to the East).

For those who like running and exercising take a trip down south to Vidingsjö. It's about 5 km to the south-east, an easy bike ride from the city centre. In Vidingsjö there are marked running tracks (2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km) through the forest, some outdoor exercise equipment, a pizza shop and two other restaurants.

 * Kisa to Boxholm following the Malexandermorden trail by car. - A scenic route in the Östergötland landscape, renowned for a 1999 bank robbery, car chase and fatal shoot-out.

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Linlithgow

Linlithgow is a small town in The Lothians in central lowland Scotland, 20 miles west of Edinburgh. It's a commuter town for the city, with a population in 2020 of 12,840. Its main attraction is the ruined palace, birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, overlooking the town and scenic loch.

Understand

 * "A great nuisance in this reign was the memorable Scottish queen, known as Mary Queen of Hearts on account of the large number of husbands which she obtained, eg Cardinale Ritzio, Boswell, and the King of France: most of these she easily blew up at Holywood."
 * - 1066 and all that, Sellar and Yeaman.

The town was founded as Lithgow, llaith cau, the damp hollow, and lynn llaith cau was the lake causing the dampness; eventually Linlithgow came to mean the town itself. It was astride the route from Edinburgh to Stirling, Perth and the Highlands so it became a stop-over and acquired a medieval palace. Mary Stuart was born at the palace in 1542 and just five days later became Queen of Scotland when her father James V died. The country was therefore ruled by regents and at age six Mary was sent to France for safety and to contract a dynastic marriage with the heir to the French throne.

The royal palace was little used after 1603 when power and patronage drained south to England, and it burned down in 1746. The town however grew with tanning, leatherwork and shoe-making. The canal and later the railway to Glasgow also came this way, swinging north of the hills to cross via Falkirk. It was the county town of West Lothian, but local government moved to Livingston when that new town was created in the 1960s. Linlithgow is now part of the commuter belt for Edinburgh but its Victorian High Street has mostly been preserved.

Civic firsts claimed by Linlithgow include Scotland's first murder by a gun in 1570, the first medical use of chloroform in 1837, and Scotland's first petrol pump in 1919.

Get in
By plane: Linlithgow is 11 miles west of Edinburgh Airport. There's no direct public transport, so the choice is:
 * Tram or bus to Haymarket Station (see Edinburgh), then train or Bus 38 to Linlithgow as below;
 * Hike a mile up the airport access road to Glasgow Road, go under the bridge to be on the correct side, look left for the steps up to the 38 bus stop.
 * Or just grab a taxi.

By train: trains run from Edinburgh every 20 min via Haymarket, taking 20 min to Linlithgow. These run 5AM-11:30PM and continue west to Glasgow Queen Street, the quickest in 30 min via Falkirk High, the slow trains taking an hour via Falkirk Grahamstoun (change here for Stirling) and Cumbernauld.

is at the east end of High Street. It has a staffed ticket office and machines, a waiting room and toilets. There is step-free access to both platforms.

By road: Linlithgow is on the historic Edinburgh-Inverness-John O'Groats road, but this has been severed by airport expansion and downgraded to B9080 - only use it as a scenic route or by bike. Cyclists can also use the canal towpath, which links Edinburgh, Linlithgow, Falkirk and Glasgow. The M9 runs just north of town, with restricted junctions: from Edinburgh exit at jcn 3, from Stirling at jcn 4. From Glasgow follow M8 to Dechmont jcn 3 then zigzag north cross-country on Burnhouse Rd.

By bus: First Scotland East Bus 38 runs every 15 min from Edinburgh past the airport to Kirkliston and Linlithgow, taking an hour. It continues west to Falkirk, Larbert and Stirling, taking another 90 min. It runs daily 6-10:30PM.

Get around
Linlithgow is small enough to walk around. Town bus L1 loops round the town via the residential areas of Springfield, Braehead, Listloaning and Linlithgow Bridge. Prentice Westwood Bus 45 / 46 runs hourly to Bo'ness, orbits that town and Grangemouth then returns. Community Bus F49 runs every 3 hours or so between Linlithgow and Bo'ness via Blackness.

See

 * The Peel originally meant the castle tower but now refers to the lakeside parkland around the ruins.
 * See Livingston for Torphichen Preceptory, base of the medieval Knights Hospitaller, and Cairnpapple Hill Bronze Age burial chamber, both in the fields a couple of miles south of Linlithgow.
 * See Bo'ness for the heritage steam railway.
 * See Livingston for Torphichen Preceptory, base of the medieval Knights Hospitaller, and Cairnpapple Hill Bronze Age burial chamber, both in the fields a couple of miles south of Linlithgow.
 * See Bo'ness for the heritage steam railway.
 * See Livingston for Torphichen Preceptory, base of the medieval Knights Hospitaller, and Cairnpapple Hill Bronze Age burial chamber, both in the fields a couple of miles south of Linlithgow.
 * See Bo'ness for the heritage steam railway.
 * See Livingston for Torphichen Preceptory, base of the medieval Knights Hospitaller, and Cairnpapple Hill Bronze Age burial chamber, both in the fields a couple of miles south of Linlithgow.
 * See Bo'ness for the heritage steam railway.

Do

 * Linlithgow Loch is a good stroll for views of the palace. The path around it is mostly firm going but there are sometimes quaggy bits after rainfall. It's a freshwater loch, shallow, and stocked with rainbow trout. A couple of islets were probably crannogs, 5000-year old stilt-dwellings. The loch sometimes suffers from agricultural run-off, which promotes the growth of toxic algal blooms in early summer - don't let the dog plunge into any green mush.
 * Union Canal has a good towpath for walking or cycling. A mile west of town, this sweeps over the impressive Avon Aqueduct, 250 m long and 26 m above the river. The aqueduct, completed in 1821, uses an iron trough to carry the canal, enabling a more slender design than earlier masonry and clay structures. The canal continues west to Polmont then enters Falkirk by a long tunnel. Finally after 9 miles it descends to the Forth and Clyde Canal via locks, tunnels and the ingenious modern Falkirk Wheel.
 * Eastbound the canal has nothing so spectacular, but pleasant views towards the Pentland Hills, great when the autumn berries are out or there's frost on the hills, and a muddy dog in tow. The canal passes through Winchburgh, loops back to Broxburn, then continues west under the M8 then via Ratho to end at Edinburgh Lochrin Basin after 18 miles.

 * Boat trips sail the canal, usually just a 30-minute putter from the Canal Centre (south-side of the railway station) across the Avon Aqueduct and back. But the entire canal is navigable, as is the canal west from Falkirk to Glasgow. They need notice to open the locks and bridges: check the Scottish Canals website for current status. This includes a skipper's guide to all the locks, moorings and similar essentials.
 * Golf: Linlithgow GC is a mile southwest, Bridgend & District GC is 4 miles southeast, Kingsfield GC is 3 miles east and West Lothian GC is 3 miles north.
 * Deacon's Court is a street fair held in May.
 * Linlithgow Marches is a ceremony of "beating the bounds", with parades, floats, riders and general hoop-de-hoop - High Street is closed throughout, and it also takes in Blackness. It's held on the first Tuesday after the second Thursday in June.
 * Party at the Palace is a music festival in August.
 * Linlithgow Folk Festival and ceilidh is in September.
 * Linlithgow Folk Festival and ceilidh is in September.

Buy

 * Linlithgow High Street has many small independent shops and businesses.
 * There are supermarkets at both ends of town. East is Tesco Metro (M-Sa 7AM-10PM, Su 8AM-10PM) in the Regent Centre, and west is Sainsburys (daily 8AM-10PM) in Linlithgow Bridge.
 * The retail park in Linlithgow Bridge (near Sainsburys) has some large shops such as Argos and Aldi. The town's only filling station is here on Falkirk Road, open 24 hours.

Eat

 * High St offerings include Nero Pizza, Delhi's Winter, Mason Belles and Cafe Bar 1807.

Drink

 * Others dotted along High Street and open daily 10AM-11PM or later are Platform 3, The Crown Arms, Linlithgow Tap, West Port Hotel and the Willow Tree, which in 2021 was prevailed upon to change its name from "The Black Bitch".
 * Linlithgow Distillery makes gin. The town's St Magdalene whisky distillery closed in 1983.
 * Others dotted along High Street and open daily 10AM-11PM or later are Platform 3, The Crown Arms, Linlithgow Tap, West Port Hotel and the Willow Tree, which in 2021 was prevailed upon to change its name from "The Black Bitch".
 * Linlithgow Distillery makes gin. The town's St Magdalene whisky distillery closed in 1983.

Sleep

 * B&Bs in town centre include Star & Garter, Court Residence, Palace View and West Port Hotel.

Stay safe
Linlithgow is a small town and is safe, there are no rough areas, but swerve clear of the pubs at closing time.

Connect
Linlithgow and its surrounds have 4G from all UK carriers. As of March 2022, 5G has not reached town.

Go next

 * Trains and motorways whisk you quickly to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling.
 * Beyond Stirling you approach Dunblane, the Highlands, and The Trossachs.
 * Admire South Queensferry then cross the Forth road bridge (nowadays "Queens Crossing" M90) to explore Fife.

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Linthicum

Linthicum is a city in Maryland.

Eat
There is a Domino's Pizza branch at 506 S Camp Meade Rd.

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Linton

Linton is a town in the Goldfields region of Victoria, Australia close to Ballarat on the Glenelg Highway (B160).

Understand
Linton was settled by miners, with the area originally known as the Linton Diggings. The railway arrived in 1890. Mining and industry in the town declined after World War II, and the railway line closed in 1976. Linton is now a rural town of around 400 people.

The main street has seen better days, with many of the shops closed or abandoned.

Get in
From Ballarat, continue along the Glenelg Highway until Linton. Then, well... you've arrived. There's no public transport, so you have to come by car.

See

 * Nimons Bridge on the Ballarat to Skipton railtrail is a short ride or drive outside of Linton. It  is one of the largest timber trestle bridges in Victoria.
 * Bird Sanctuary

Eat

The pub serves pizza Tuesday to Sunday.

Drink

 * Railway Hotel. The railway hasn't run through Linton for 30 years, but the railway hotel is still trading, right in the middle of town on the main street.

Sleep
There are no hotels or motels in Linton. The next closest town to the west, Skipton, also has no hotels and motels. For accommodation, you must head to Ballarat or Ararat. However, fi you're lucky enough, you could hire the old post office to stay, however, this is only with Stayz.

Connect
Telstra has proper coverage. Optus and Vodafone are sketchy. No need for a satellite phone.

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Linton (North Dakota)

Linton is a town in the Coteaus and Plains region of North Dakota. It has a population of 1,321 people. Located on US-83, about 40 miles south of I-94.

Get in

 * By car: via US-83, south of I-94.
 * Linton Municipal Airport Tel: (701) 254-5449

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Linxia

Linxia (临夏; Línxià) is a city in Gansu Province. It is the capital of the Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture.

Understand
Colorful market town located in the mountains south of Lanzhou. Many consider Linxia a main center of Hui Muslim culture in China. The city is known by locals as one of the most culturally diverse in China, shown visibly by the Tibetan stupas on the hills around the city.

Get in
Linxia is only accessible by road.

By bus
Most travelers are coming or going to Lanzhou, which is about three hours away. Buses run throughout the day and leave from Lanzhou's West Bus Station. Alternatively it shouldn't be too hard to arrange a private taxi to take you out here. Ask any of the people hanging around the bus station for a ride (updated August 2008).

From Lanzhou - Only Lanzhou Nanzhan (Lanzhou South Bus Terminal, near Lanzhou University of Technology shortly Li Gong Da) serves the buses to Linxia, Gannan (including Xiahe, Hezuo and Langmusi, etc.). 2/3 of the road Lanzhou-Linxia is highway, thus trip time shortened now, for about 2.5 hrs. Be careful to the people around you outside the gate of Lanzhou Nanzhan. Frequency: about every 30 minutes serves a bus to Linxia, starting 7am-5pm.

From Linxia - There are 2 bus stations in Linxia. One is called 汽车西站 (West Terminal), which is operated by state-owned trans company. The other is named 汽车南站 (South Terminal), operated by private sectors, i.e., individuals. Fares are almost the same.

From Xiahe - There are buses every hour morning until mid afternoon from Xiahe's bus station. They take 2 – 3 hours.

Usually, people in China like to take state-owned buses for their travel, maybe for the sake of safety.

The South Bus Station is at Jiefang Road.

Route times, updated 2016:
 * Lanzhou - takes about 3 hours
 * Menda Tianchi - takes about 4 hours
 * Xiahe - takes about 2 hours
 * Xining - takes about 5 hours
 * Xunhua - takes about 4 hours

Get around
Linxia is small enough to walk to most of the attractions. The hotels where foreigners can stay are all centrally located, making walking even more convenient.

Taxi rides in the downtown area are ¥5 a short ride (October 2016). Drivers will collect passengers along the way, but all pay individually.

There are short direct route taxis at the West Bus Station which take a fixed fare to visit some of the surrounding villages / sites. They leave when full.

See

Numerous mosques (qing zhen si) and Islamic mausoleums (gongbei) can be found throughout the city. One of the delights of this town is to experience the diversity - go for a walk!

Do
Hike up the escarpment of the loess plateau north of town, to the pagoda of Wanshou Guan, a Taoist temple, for the great views of the Daxia River valley in which Linxia City is located.

Buy
Throughout town there are vendors that sell the skullcaps of the local Muslim Hui ethnic minority in a variety of styles.

Eat
Most of the restaurants in town serve Islamic food.

Unlike eastern China, where people mostly eat bread in the form of steamed bread (mantou), baked bread products abound in Muslim-heavy western China, including Linxia.

Drink

Five one square (五一广场) - the main entertainment area in town. Has a large supermarket with a decent range of Western products. Many coffee shops and bars as well as a cinema and Ferris wheel. This is in the new part of town.

Sleep
Foreign visitors to Linxia City can stay at the following hotels:

Go next

 * Liujiaxia Reservoir on the Yellow River. Accessible by minibuses going to Lianhua Tai.
 * Bingling Temple, by private boat from Lianhua Tai.

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Linyi

Linyi (临沂 Línyí) is a city in southeastern Shandong province, China, with a long history. It is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization.

Linyi is a second-tier city. It is a prefecture-level city in Shandong Province, and also a regional central city of Shandong Province as approved by the State Council, a livable city with waterfront features, a modern industrial and trade city, and a trade and logistics centre.

Junan County, in the east of Linyi City, is covered in a separate article.

Understand
Linyi had a resident population of 11 million as of 2020.

Climate
The climate of Linyi belongs to the temperate monsoon climate.

Spring warms up quickly, with little rain and wind, and the climate is dry; summer is warm and humid, with abundant rainfall.

In autumn, the temperature drops sharply, the rainfall decreases abruptly, and the weather is sunny and cool; in winter, it is cold and dry, and rain and snow are scarce. The average daily minimum temperature in winter is 4 °C and the average daily maximum is 14 °C, so it is not cold in winter.

Climate

History
Linyi has a long history and is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilisation.

During the Shang Dynasty, the land was home to the states of Tancheng, Ju, and Fei.

Historical person
Thinker Xunzi, Sage Zengzi, Sage Zhuge Liang, Sage Wang Xizhi, Great Calligrapher Yan Zhenqing and Inventor of Bead Calculation Liu Hong were all born or lived here, and 13 out of 72 sages of Confucius and 7 out of 24 Filial Piety in history were in Linyi. The bamboo slips of "The Art of War" and "Sun Bin's Art of War" were unearthed here.

By plane
Linyi Qiyang Airport is in Heodong District, approximately 7.8 km from Lini City District. It is relatively easy to get to Linyi by air with multiple flights daily coming in from Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing. At the airport you can take a taxi into the city; the local drivers will try to bargain. Your best bet is to point to the meter and pretend you don't know any Chinese.

By train
There are three main railway stations in downtown Linyi: Linyi Station, Linyi North Station and Linyi East Station. Linyi Station is in the southern part of the city, Linyi North Station is in Baishabu Town, for the high-speed railway station, Linyi East Station is in Hedong District, mainly freight.

Linyi is relatively well connected by train with daily train services to Beijing, Jinan and Qingdao. Expect to pay approximately ¥200 for a hard sleeper each way to Beijing.

By bus
Linyi bus is divided into pure electric bus, oil and gas bus, mini-bus, inter-county express. Linyi bus single fare ¥2, credit card ¥0.85; air-conditioned car single fare ¥2, credit card ¥1.7. Linyi has at least two inter-city bus stations, most locals seem to "show up" at the bus stations as there is no pre-booking system.

Get around
From Linyi, take National Highway 206 to the southwest at the intersection of Cangshan and Beijing-Shanghai Expressway, south to Xinyi City, turn Xinyang Expressway to the south, to Xuyi County Huanghuatang Hub for a long and deep expressway.

See
Linyi Dam is the largest rubber dam in the world. There are small electric tour cars operat ing along the foreshore for a reasonable price.

Pingyi Town
Pingyi is a town that it is part of Linyi but is very distant to the northwest.

Buy
Taisheng Plaza, Wuyue Plaza, Vientiane Hui, Ginza Plaza: these are four famous shopping malls in Linyi.

Eat

 * Fried chicken in Linyi (临沂炒鸡). Mainly selected from the local loose-cultivated grass chicken, with a selection of spices, using the traditional farm fried chicken method to make，It's about US$17.
 * Junan Donkey Meat (莒南驴肉) is a traditional local food in Junan Count. It's about US$15.
 * Big store cold powder (大店凉粉) has a history of more than 300 years. Dadian cold powder used to be made of peas, ground into paste with stone mill, filtered out starch, heated and boiled, then put in a pot to cool to become cold powder. The powder, made of pea starch, was green in color, smooth and sweet in taste.
 * Try the Shandong wrap (山东包): you pay per item you want wrapped inside the tough bread, expect to pay ¥3-6.

Drink
Lanling Wine（兰陵酒） is produced in Lanling Town, Lanling County, and takes millet as raw material, paste with pure and sweet ancient deep well water, put malt saccharification, then add high-quality Daqu wine, then sealed in a porcelain jar. Its brewing history can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period.

Yishui green tea（沂水绿茶） is purely hand-processed Shandong inland mountain green tea. Its production base is scattered in the mountains of the Mengshan Mountain Range. In the 1950s and 1960s, the "South Tea and North" project planted hundreds of metres above sea level on the mountains. The migration of these tea trees through decades of rain and wind, created a semi-wild quality of processing production unique characteristics of Shandong mountain green tea, brewing resistance, high aroma, excellent quality and pure taste, with a pleasant fresh fruit fragrance, flower bud fragrance.

Sleep
Home Like Hotel (Linyi Taisheng Plaza Tongda Road Store)

Go next
Zaozhuang has a majestic, solemn Taierzhuang War Memorial and railway guerrilla shooting base, strong historical atmosphere, is suitable for travel.

Tai'an, the territory of Mount Tai is a national key scenic spot, has the "five mountains head", "the world's first mountain" reputation, is the world's natural and cultural heritage.

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Linz

Linz is the third largest city in Austria. It is primarily known as a major industrial centre, but also has a very picturesque historical old town including Austria's largest central square, surrounded by an impressive ensemble of Baroque architecture. Linz has tried to reposition itself as a cultural hub with numerous new museums and events. The tourist slogan of the city is "In Linz beginnt's" ("It starts in Linz").

Linz has 205,000 inhabitants (2018). It sits on the banks of the Danube (Donau) river. It is the capital of the federal province of Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) and forms the heart of Austria's second strongest economic region.

Understand
Linz is an industrial city with huge steel and chemical works on the Danube, about halfway between Salzburg and Vienna. While it does not have the touristic significance of these cities, it is an attractive and interesting destination in its own right. The fact that you are less likely to be trampled by hoards of travellers is a bonus.

The area where Linz now stands has been inhabited since prehistoric time. The name of the city supposedly stems from the celtic word for 'bent', referring to the bend of the river Danube just east of Linz. During the Roman Empire Linz was a border settlement with a Roman castle (Lentia). In the Middle Ages and the beginning of the modern era, the city profited from its location on an important crossing of the Danube. Nevertheless, Linz never gained the historical significance of cities like Salzburg and Vienna and remained fairly small well into the 19th century. In 1900, Linz had around 80,000 inhabitants. The city's fate took a significant turn after Austria became a part of the German Third Reich in March 1938. In May 1938, construction started on a gigantic steel mill on the site of a former village in the southeast of Linz ('Hermann-Göring-Werke', now part of the steel concern voestalpine AG). Linz turned into an industrial hub. Consequently, Linz was bombed heavily during World War II. Fortunately, the raids were centered on the industrial areas and the main train station, which meant that the historical city center escaped relatively unscathed.

Starting in the 1950s, Linz saw an industrial boom. However, while the population grew and the economy prospered, the city also had to learn to live with the severe environmental fallout of its factories and businesses. Linz gained a reputation as a dirty and unappealing city. While this reputation continues to this day in the heads of some Austrians, it has become completely undeserved. Extensive plant modernizations in the last three decades (as well as an industrial crisis in the 1980s) mean that air and water quality in Linz are now as good – or even better – than in the other big cities of Austria.

While Linz is still cultivating its image as a 'steel city', it has also taken great (and expensive) steps to become better known as a city of culture, music, and art. Several new museums have been constructed since the 1990s, and in 2013 the city finally inaugurated its long-planned opera house. Linz also gets a lot of international media attention because of its annual Ars Electronica Festival. It also hosts the "Klangwolke" ("sound-cloud"), a big cultural open-air spectacle with modern and traditional music and a massive light show, which is held each year in September. Linz was the European Capital of Culture in 2009.

By plane
Linz has its own international airport, the Blue Danube Airport in Horsching just outside the city of Linz, but it sees very little international traffic. Austrian Airlines flies from Blue Danube Airport to Vienna and Düsseldorf and Lufthansa to Frankfurt, where you can connect to Lufthansa Group's extensive global flight network. Ryanair offers frequent low-fare flights to London-Stansted. There are also charter and seasonal flights to holiday destinations around the Mediterranean and to Canary Islands.

Alternatively, you can fly to the Vienna International Airport or Munich Airport and take a train from either city to Linz. Direct high-speed trains to Linz depart from Vienna International Airport's terminal. From Munich Airport, you need to take a local suburban train to Munich Hbf first and transfer to a long-distance train to Linz there. The total journey time is around 1 hr 40 min from Vienna International Airport and 3 hr 45 min from Munich Airport.

If you are flying Austrian, the train from Vienna airport to Linz is included in your flight ticket and Austrian guarantees your connection. See here for details.

By car
Linz is connected with Vienna, Salzburg, and Munich via the A1 Autobahn/motorway; the Muehlviertel and the Czech Republic via the A7 Autobahn and the B310 regional road, and the south of Austria (Graz (Styria), Klagenfurt (Carinthia)) via the A9 Autobahn. It is also connected to Germany via Passau.

By boat
The website of the city of Linz lists all cruises departing from the city. There is regular passenger boat service on the Danube from and to Vienna and Passau, Germany.

Get around
Linz has very good public transport. A map of the tram and bus lines as well as an online time table are available on the website of the network operator Linz AG. A one-day ticket is €4 for over 14-year-olds, and €2 for under 14-year-olds. There is also a 4-stop ticket (mini-ticket) for €1. Students can buy an 'Aktivpass', which allows you to buy a monthly card for €10, valid for all lines, and you get all tickets at half-price. Tickets are purchased from the electronic vending machines at each stop, as well as tobacco and newspaper shops.

Linz Card
The Linz Card (1-day: €16, 3-day: €35) provides unlimited public transport through the city, and free or discounted admission to two dozen museums, galleries and tours. It is available at the Tourist Office and in many hotels. Reduced price (1 day: €15/ 3-day: €33) for children, students under 26, and those who have a valid train ticket (ÖBB, Westbahn) with destination Linz.

See
When strolling through the heart of the city, one can literally sense its history. The lanes of the old town, which lies directly at the foot of the castle, communicate the feeling of past ages. Splendid town residences and chapter houses are worthy of closer scrutiny, as are the many inner courtyards hidden discretely behind arched gates. Moreover, the spacious, baroque main square with its lively hustle and bustle is never far away.

Linz is also a city of churches. With its 134-m tower and space for 20,000 people, the New Cathedral is Austria´s largest church. In addition, the city landmark, the pilgrimage basilica on the Pöstlingberg, is also clearly in view. A symbol of Linz is the Lentos Museum of modern art, which has a striking glass façade that is illuminated at night with alternating colours.

Museums and galleries

Do

 * Football: LASK - Linzer Athletik-Sport-Klub - play soccer in the Austrian Bundesliga, the top tier. Since 2023 their home ground is Raiffeisen Arena (capacity 19.080) two km south of city centre.
 * FC Blau-Weiß Linz were promoted in 2023 so they too play in Bundesliga. They play at Donauparkstadion (capacity 5000) 7 km south of the centre.

 * Old Town Walking Tour.
 * Donauschiffahrt Wurm und Köck
 * Donauschifffahrt Schaurecker
 * ÖGEG: Dampfschiff Schönbrunn
 * Donau Touristik
 * Donauschiffahrt Wurm und Köck
 * Donauschifffahrt Schaurecker
 * ÖGEG: Dampfschiff Schönbrunn
 * Donau Touristik

Culture
Linz has established an international reputation due to its extensive cultural life. You can visit the "culture mile" along the Danube, which stretches from the Brucknerhaus concert hall and the Lentos art museum and the Ars Electronica Center on the northern bank of the river. Linz also possesses a number of stage companies, which offer something for everybody in the form of a range of evening entertainment that extends from classic opera to modern dance theatre.

From June to August the Linz cultural summer features cabaret, open-air concerts and theatre on virtually daily basis at venues that are as varied as the programme itself. These include the bars and squares of the inner city, as well as the romantic Rose Garden high above the rooftops. Moreover, throughout the year, the Posthof features "contemporary culture at the harbour" with national and international performers.

Events
Linz is a synonym for variety that is found at open air events, in bars and restaurants and in the theatre and on concert stages of the city. In late April, the yearly Crossing Europe film festival for young European film features works with unconventional, courageous filmic positions. At Whitsun, the Linz Festival offers a cultural open-air festival in the Danube park, while in July the international "Pflasterspektakel" brings over 500 clowns, acrobats and mimes to the city´s streets. Moreover, September sees the musical "Cloud of Sounds" in the Donaupark, the Ars Electronica Festival and the Bruckner Festival.

The Linz markets provide an opportunity to browse, and sample, whether at the weekly markets or the twice-yearly Fair/Carneval Urfahraner Jahrmarkt, which is Austria´s oldest public festival.

During the universities lecture periods (October–January/march-June) there is a wide range of student parties among the campuses of the 4 universities in Linz. Particularly interesting might be the weekly Mensafest every Thursday in Dornach/Urfahr on the campus of Johannes-Kepler-University and the gatherings at the Sommerhaus Hotel during the SAICCA program that runs mid-May through mid-June.

Cinema

 * The Moviemento and City cinemas show films that are not mainstream in original languages with German subtitles.
 * The Cineplexx in the harbor shows all the actual blockbusters. Thursday is movie night, so it is the cheapest day to go.

Young people

 * The Stadtwerkstatt (near the AEC). Popular meeting point for young people with an alternative lifestyle. They often have gigs with unknown bands.
 * The Stadtwerkstatt (near the AEC). Popular meeting point for young people with an alternative lifestyle. They often have gigs with unknown bands.

Eat
A well-known specialty from Linz is the Linzer Torte, a torte covered with a latticework of dough and filled with fruit.

Eating in Linz depends on your budget, and taste. Be prepared to search far and wide for open restaurants on Sundays. The entire Altstadt seems to close down Sunday nights leaving tourists restaurant choices only in adjoining districts.

There are many luncheonettes in the city, offering a variety of food, such as Chinese food, kebab, pizza and typical Austrian snacks such as Bratwürstel (fried sausage) with Sauerkraut, Leberkäse, Bosner or Bosna (a special hot-dog with fried sausage and a special curry-ketchup-onion sauce), Käsekrainer (a sausage interlaid with cheese).

Budget
All these are in the city centre:

Drink
Drinking in Linz is varied and not that cheap; although if you drink outside of the city centre you will find that the cost of drinks are less than in the centre.

Local beers and warm "Glühwein" (hot, spiced/mulled wine) in winter. Upper-Austrian's "national drink" is Most (it´s cider but not fizzy), and Zipfer, Gösser, and Kaiser beer. There are many Austrian beers, of course.

Keep in mind that, contrary to almost the entire rest of the civilised world, smoking is still very common in Austrian bars and pubs.

Connect
Linz has 4G from all Austrian carriers. As of Sept 2021, some areas of the city have 5G but it's patchy.

Consulates

 * 🇷🇴 Romania

Go next

 * Traun
 * Wels
 * Steyr

To the south you can travel by train or car to the wonderful region of Salzkammergut, with its picturesque lakes and mountains. Some nice towns are: Gmunden, Bad Ischl, Hallstatt, Bad Aussee, and many more. To the west is Salzburg.

Linz is a good stepping-off point for a trip into Southern Bohemian region of Czech Republic. Trains go to České Budějovice and on to Prague.

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Lipari

Lipari is the largest and most populous of the Aeolian Islands of Italy. It is the primary transportation gateway for the Aeolians, and has some attractions of its own.

By boat
The hydrofoil and ferry operators SIREMAR, Liberty Lines, and NGI all connect Lipari to other points in the Aeolian Islands and to Sicily and the mainland. If you're not bringing a vehicle, try to board a hydrofoil; they're significantly quicker than the ferries, and generally quite comfortable.

By plane
Air Panarea offers helicopter flights to Lipari on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the summer. However, they're expensive and don't save much time compared to hydrofoils.

Do
What you must do during summer is to dive or snorkel at the Faraglioni. The water is crystal clear and swim in such water is something very special. But you must be careful with the currents.

During autumn, winter and especially during spring, trekking on Lipari gives unforgettable experiences. The Faraglioni photo was taken during such a spring day walk.

Scooter and vehicle rentals are available for hire near the waterfront. A drive around the island can be quite pleasant - visiting the pumice quarry, other towns, beaches and lookout points.

Trekking
The island of Lipari is ideal for trekking. There are many routes on the island from easy to hard level. The level of difficulty depends on the season. Some tracks are very hard or almost impossible to follow during summer because of the heat. There are maps to be bought on Lipari but one has to ask local people to find some of the tracks.

A short walk downhill can be done on the road from Quattropani to Acquacalda on the north side of Lipari. This can be done even during summer and takes about 45 minutes. (Do not try a hiking path from Chiesa Vecchia church next to Quatropani. It was an unmaintained muddy slope lost in reed.) You enjoy the view of Salina and the northern Aeolian islands during this walk. From the Old Kaolin Mine between Pianoconte and Quattropani it is possible to walk to the thermal bath of San Calogero or to the village of Quattropani. Downhill near the sea there is the ruin of a Saracen tower and fifty meters away it is possible to walk down the black cliffs for a bath. Do these to walks during springtime.

From Marina Corta there is a track up to Monte Gallina and Monte della Guardia. You reach the west side of the island and will enjoy the two Faraglioni from upside. You are able to reach the street that takes you from the volcanologic observatory in front of Vulcano, back to Lipari town. You should do this hike late afternoon during summer. During afternoon in summer you can also make a walk from the church of Santa Lucia in Lipari to Valle Muria, the beach on the west side of Lipari.

Eat
There are several good restaurants on Lipari where you can eat pescespada (swordfish), calamari and other typical Eolian dishes.

Sleep
Lipari offers a lot of accommodations, from luxury Arciduca or Villa Enrica to small old fashioned Aeolian villas like Al Monte.

If you come during summer you may want to stay near the sea, such as in Acquacalda or Canneto, or in or near the town of Lipari. You should ask for air conditioning as in most cases the houses are rebuilt with thin walls with no thermal isolation and the rooms get terribly hot. There are older houses with thick cooling walls but these are not easy to find.

During winter time Lipari is ideal for trekking and you could therefore find a house in villages like Pianoconte or Quattropani. One thing to think about is that the houses are not built for heating. So you should bring warm clothes and if possible a "bed heater". The temperature outside can go down to 0-10 °Celsius but very rarely drops below 0 °C.

If you want to stay in a more luxury hotel, try:

If you want to stay in a near the beach hotel, try:

If you prefer a peaceful house ideal for trekking:

Cope
There are two laundries in the town of Lipari:

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Lipetsk

Lipetsk (Russian: Липе́цк lee-PYEHTSK), with a population of 510,000 in 2018, is the capital of Lipetsk Oblast of Russia.

Understand
Lipetsk is a big industrial center with agricultural background and provincial atmosphere, despite its half million population. The city was founded in the beginning of 18th century, but became a growing regional capital only in 1954, when Lipetsk Oblast was formed. That is why it lacks architectural heritage and cultural legacy.

Traditionally, Lipetsk has been one of the most socialistic cities in Russia. For some 10-15 years after Soviet Union collapse the city authorities provided free public transport and telephone service for locals. This costed additional tax to the city business. Now the situation has changed: Lipetsk Oblast became one of Russian 6 Special Economic Zones with tax reduction for local companies.

Visited mainly by business travellers, Lipetsk is not a major tourist destination. So, while you are in business trip you can discover the provincial charm of this city. You can also use Lipetsk as a convenient stopover in a road trip from Moscow to Southern Russia or escape there for a weekend from hustle and bustle of Moscow.

By air
Lipetsk has a domestic airport, which serves flights to Moscow (daily), Saint Petersburg (2 times a week), Sochi, Anapa, and Kostroma (weekly). Flights are quite expensive.

By train
Train is the most reliable way of getting to Lipetsk. 2 overnight trains go from Moscow Paveletsky Station on daily basis, other train connections are with Saint Petersburg and Sochi.

One way 2nd class ticket from Moscow to Lipetsk costs about €30.

By bus
Lipetsk has a good bus connection with Moscow. Several private operators provide 7-10 daily trips from Paveletskaya metro station of Moscow to Lipetsk train station and back. Expect 8 hours to go, €15-18 to pay and loud video in the coach for all the way. Bus collisions are regularly reported on southern directions, so be attentive taking this risk.

By car
Depending on traffic, the road to Lipetsk can take 5-8 hours from Moscow. Take road to Rostov-on-the-Don and turn left to Lipetsk soon after Yelets. Alternatively, turn from to  road after Kashira, then turn right to Lipetsk after more than 200 km drive. This second way is shorter in kilometres, but worse in road quality and traffic.

Get around
Lipetsk has a Russian standard public transportation system with buses, trolleybuses and marshrutkas. Everything is a bit uncomfortable. The cost of ride is €0.25. Taxis are widespread and inexpensive, but non-English-speaking.

Eat
Cafe "Hutorok" ("Хуторок") near Train station. 24 hours

Drink

Visa Centers

 * 🇮🇹 Italy

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Lipetsk Oblast

Lipetsk Oblast is a region in Russia's Chernozemye region, bordering Kursk Oblast to the southwest, Oryol Oblast to the west, Tula Oblast to the northwest, Ryazan Oblast to the northeast, Tambov Oblast to the east, and Voronezh Oblast to the south.

Cities

 * — established in Peter The Great times, Lipetsk became famous as a metallurgy city. Now it is hosting NLMK, one of the biggest steel plants in Russia. Another element of Lipetsk's notability is sanatory mineral water spring.
 * — a small town with significant literary history: novelists Andrei Bely and Mikhail Bulgakov both lived here, while the great Soviet dystopian science fiction writer Yevgeny Zamyatin was born here; the town is also endowed with two cathedrals
 * — the region's second city and one of the oldest cities of the Black Earth region is an attractive place, on the banks of the Sosna River, and dominated by the massive Cathedral of the Ascension
 * — a small town on the Don River, home to the Zadonsky Bogoroditsky Monastery, the grave of Saint Tikhon, and the nearby Tikhonovskaya Convent of the Transfiguration
 * — a small town on the Don River, home to the Zadonsky Bogoroditsky Monastery, the grave of Saint Tikhon, and the nearby Tikhonovskaya Convent of the Transfiguration

Other destinations

Talk
Russian is the only travel language of any real use in this region.

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Lipica

Lipica (Italian: Lipizza) is a village in the Coast and Karst region of Slovenia. It is famous for the pure white Lipizzaner horses that have been bred in the area for 400 years.

Get in
The closest major towns or cities to Lipica are: Sežana (3 km), Trieste (Italy) (10 km) and Koper (10 km).

From within Slovenia head by car towards Sežana and Trieste (Italy) on the A3 highway. Take the Sežana exit and head south or take Divača exit from the A1 highway and head west. There are several signs that point the way.

From Trieste, Italy take any road towards Opicina or Bazovica. From Opicina follow signs for Sesana (Sežana) or Slovenia and then head south. From Bazovica follow signs for Slovenia. After crossing the border take the second left for Lipica. The journey from Trieste to Lipica by car is around 30 minutes.

There are several trains daily from Ljubljana (2-hour journey) and two per day from Opicina, Italy (10-minute journey) which stop at Divača. From Divača, Lipica is a gentle 20-minute walk.

Alternatively it is possible to take a municipal bus from Trieste (route 39) to Bazovica (about a 30-minute journey) and walk from there across the border to Lipica but the walk may take up to an hour and part of the walk may involve walking alongside a fairly busy road.

Do

 * There is a casino on the grounds of the farm.
 * The farm has developed several hiking trails that explains the history of the farm and shows off various features of the Karst landscape.

Buy
There is a gift shop near the main parking lot that has souvenirs for all things Lipizzaner as well as prints and crafts. More shops you can find in nearby Sežana.

Eat

 * There is a restaurant as part of the hotel complex.
 * If you're looking to get away from the farm, there are a number of small restaurants in the nearby city of Sežana and the village of Lokev.

Sleep

 * Hotel Maestoso at the main entrance to the farm has a number of single and double rooms. Rooms come with a TV and minibar and some have a balcony.

There are many hotels in the nearby city of Sežana if you don't find a free room in Lipica.

Go next
The following places are within easy reach of Lipica:

 * Sežana is five minutes drive to the north.
 * Divača and the Škocjan Caves are ten minutes drive to the east.
 * Trieste is a short drive across the Italian border.
 * Slovenia's coastal towns of Koper, Izola, Piran and Portorož are an hour away on the A1 highway.

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Liptovský Mikuláš

Liptovský Mikuláš is a town of 31,000 people (2018) in Central Slovakia, and centre of the historical Liptov region. The town is one of the most famous tourist centres in Slovakia because of its rich cultural life. It is a perfect starting point for accessing the Low Tatras (Demänová valley) with well-known caves such as the Demänová Ice Cave or Demänová Cave of Freedom, or the Western Tatras. The town is close to the biggest ski resort in Slovakia, Jasná, which has become a popular ski centre for many western tourists.

Understand
Liptovský Mikuláš (pronunciation (help·info); until 1952 Liptovský Svätý Mikuláš, German: Liptau-Sankt-Nikolaus; Hungarian: Liptószentmiklós) is a town in northern Slovakia, on the Váh River. It lies in the Liptov region, in Liptov Basin near the Low Tatras and Tatra Mountains. Known as Liptovský Svätý Mikuláš (or Liptovský Saint Nicholas) before communist times, the town is also renowned for its guilds and culture.

From the second half of the 10th century until 1918, it was part of the Kingdom of Hungary. The town of Mikuláš (Liptószentmiklós) was first mentioned in the royal deed of King Ladislaus IV in 1286. The first written record mentioning the Church of Saint Nicolaus, which was to become the founding element of a larger settlement, dates back to 1299. The Church of Saint Nicolaus is the oldest building in town.

Mikuláš was one of the most important centres of crafts in the Liptov region. The craftsmen formed guilds. The oldest guild was the shoemaker's guild, first mentioned in 1508. There were also other guilds, of smiths, furriers, tailors, hatters and butchers.

In 1677, Liptovský Mikuláš (Liptószentmiklós) became the seat of the local district, and of Liptó county. The legendary Slovak "Robin Hood" Juraj Jánošík was sentenced and executed here in 1713 by being hanged by the ribcage on a hook. In the 19th century, the town became one of the centres of the Slovak national movement.

In the 20th century, many once independent villages were annexed to Liptovský Mikuláš. Thus, what was once the bucolic farmers' hamlet of Vrbicá is now simply a street in the middle of the town.

Folk architecture can also be seen nearby in Vlkolínec near Ružomberok, or Pribylina, a few kilometres east of the town, and for recreation the lake called Liptovská Mara is available. Aquapark Tatralandia is nearby.

Get in
Liptovský Mikuláš is near the main Slovak D1 motorway, and on the main railway from Bratislava to Košice. The closest international airport is in Poprad.

Get around
The town has a public transport network with 14 bus routes. Most of the lines meet at the.

Do

 * Visit ski resort in the nearby Low Tatras.
 * Visit ski resort in the nearby Low Tatras.
 * Visit ski resort in the nearby Low Tatras.
 * Visit ski resort in the nearby Low Tatras.
 * Visit ski resort in the nearby Low Tatras.
 * Visit ski resort in the nearby Low Tatras.

Regions

 * Spiš
 * Orava
 * Horehronie.

Mountain ranges

 * Tatra National Park
 * Great Fatra
 * Low Tatras.

Cities

 * Poprad
 * Liptovský Hrádok
 * Ružomberok

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Liptovský Hrádok

Liptovsky Hradok is a small town in the Liptov region of Central Slovakia.

Get in
Exit at the. Bus station is right next to it, with connections esp. from surrounding cities, like Liptovsky Mikulas.

Get around
Being a small town, most of it can be visited by foot in a short time.

See

Do
The most favorite summer sports are tennis, soccer, roller skating and the cycling in neighboring forest valleys.

Skiing on the nearby hill is favorite sport in the winter. Ice-skating is also possible on the river Vah.

Sleep
In the city centre, you can stay in the Hotel Smrek (smrek means "spruce" in English). Price is starting as low as €14/night. Other, but more expensive option, is accommodation in the Grand Castle.

Go next
Liptovský Mikuláš is nearby.

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