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Bundi

Bundi, in eastern Rajasthan, rates highly in terms of attractions; the city is famous for the Taragarh fort which towers over the city, and its more than 50 sunken step-wells used to draw clean water before the modern water mains were installed.

Understand
The population of Bundi was approximately 103,000 in 2011. It was named after a Meena Chieftain Bunda, also notable the miniature paintings from the "Bundi School".

The city attracts a number of tourists in season and a multitude of guesthouses have sprung up near to the fort, ignore the hustlers in the street who try to lead you around or offer you services- you will be charged a higher rate which will go into the hustlers pocket.

The locals genuinely are a friendly lot however, and you can have a tea and make friends with almost everyone - even the shopkeepers and hustlers if you show some genuine interest.

Famous visitors to Bundi include Rudyard Kipling (writer of The Jungle Book), Rabindra Nath Tagore, Virginia Fass, and film maker Satyajit Ray.

By plane
The nearest airports are in Jaipur and Udaipur.

By car
Bundi is well connected by road to cities such as Delhi (475 km), Jaipur (215 km), Udaipur (270 km), Chittorgarh (150 km), Ajmer (175 km), Kota (40 km), Sawai Madhopur/Ranthambore (120 km), and Agra (400 km).

By bus
Buses operate between Bundi and the major cities in Rajasthan, most leave from the old bus station in the south/east. For long distances, the train is recommended as it is faster and more comfortable. Buses operate regularly between Bundi and Kota (₹40), which has more train connections than Bundi.

By train
Direct trains are available between Bundi and Delhi (8 hours overnight, ₹315-1,915), Sawai Madhopur (2.5 hours, ₹170-1,230), Udaipur (5½ hours, ₹210-1,230), Chittorgarh (2½ hours, ₹170-1,230), and Kota (1 hour, ₹140-690).

By foot
Most of Bundi is very accessible by walking.

By auto-rickshaw or tuk-tuk
The only mode of public transportation is the auto rickshaw. Auto rickshaw charges are ₹30-50 within city and ₹100 to the railway station.

By bicycle or motorbike
Bicycle and motorbike (₹300/day) rental is available.

Step wells
Step wells, or baori in Hindi, were the only method of obtaining and storing water in this part of India. While there are over 50 step wells that rise and fall depending on the water table. Most of the wells have fallen into disrepair and some are probably not worth visiting, but are free to enter (closest two by the azar park market). the Rani Ki Ji Baori (Queen's Step Well) is in good condition and a must-see.

Eat
In addition to the restaurants below, most hotels in Bundi have restaurants. For those on a budget you can usually get samosas from ₹5-7 on street stalls, bananas are only ₹20-40 a kilo in season.

Drink

 * Krishna tea shop, watch the enigmatic owner prepare spice tea/coffee from scratch in a small shop decorated mostly by tourists, is expansive at ₹40, but worth it to say you've had a proper Massala Chai. Late in the evenings "special tea" may be available - probably why it's famous
 * Krishna tea shop, watch the enigmatic owner prepare spice tea/coffee from scratch in a small shop decorated mostly by tourists, is expansive at ₹40, but worth it to say you've had a proper Massala Chai. Late in the evenings "special tea" may be available - probably why it's famous

Go next
Bundi is well connected by road to cities such as Delhi (475 km), Jaipur (215 km), Udaipur (270 km), Chittorgarh (150 km), Ajmer (175 km), Kota (40 km), Sawai Madhopur/Ranthambore (120 km), and Agra (400 km).

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Bungendore

Bungendore is a small town in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales. It is about 40 minutes from Canberra.

Understand
Bungendore is a service town for the local agricultural sector and a dormitory suburb of Canberra and the nearby Headquarters Joint Operations Command (an important Australian Defence Force base which is marked as 'HQJOC' on street signs along the Kings Highway).

The town name is pronounced with a hard 'G', like in bang, and a shortened middle syllable. Bung-n-door.

Get in
Bungendore is located on the Kings Highway (B52), which runs from Canberra to Batemans Bay in Eurobodalla. The town also has a railway station which is serviced two or three times a day by trains in each direction by trains running between Sydney and Canberra via Goulburn. Trip time to Sydney CBD is about three hours by road (travelling via the Federal and Hume Highways) and three and half hours by rail.

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Bungmati

Bungmati (aka: Bungamati) is a small town in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal, located 10 km south of the centre of Kathmandu. The village is known for the number of master woodcarvers and sculpture producers.

The ancient village came into existence as early in the 7th century. It used to be an autonomous province in Kathmandu Valley. Regardless of the rapid changes in lifestyle of the urban population and the globalized way of living, the Bungamati locals have remained largely untouched by modern life.

Get in
There is regular bus service from Patan's bus station. The ride to Bungamati will take under an hour.

Get around
Anything you want to see can be easily visited on foot.

See
Bhairav Temple located at Machhindra Bahal. Typical Newari dress, living style as well old cultural houses.

Buy
This place is known for wooden handicrafts. Visit workshop, in the ground floor of almost each home and look for wooden handicrafts.

Go next

 * Lalitpur

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Bungus Bay

Bungus Bay (Pantai Bungus) is a beach some 20 km south of Padang, West Sumatra.

Get in
There is no more angkot/minibus directly. Use car-hailing apps (grab, gojek, maxim) - moto Rp 100-120,000, car Rp 150-190,000, duration 75-90 min. Or ask your hotel for their own shared taxi Rp 150,000 or private taxi Rp 350,000.

Moto likely to decline as part of road very uphill and could be dangerous depending on luggages/load and construction work ongoing on same uphill segment at Apr 2024. Be careful of driver asking for "extras".

Arrange way back beforehand (group or nice driver) as there is no Grab coverage in Bungus bay or Sigunturmuda, and hotel may ask high price for taxi back (Rp 300-400,000). It's possible to hitchhike but be patient and prepared: road up/down hill, mostly exposed to sun, mostly motorbike trafic until Sigunturmuda.

Get around
You can rent a manual motorbike in Carlos or Tintin for 50,000 or 60,000 Rp, depending on your bargaining skills. But there is not much to see around except the typical Indonesian countryside.

Do

 * Laze on the beach and snorkel.
 * Day trips to the nearby islands.

There is actually not much to do in Bungus Bay. Indonesian tourists from Padang like to come here during the weekend and relax. The beach is not amazing, you cannot surf, and there are no real tourist attractions apart from the nearby islands and a little waterfall a short distance away.

Eat
There are a few little restaurants along the road.

Connect
Most hotels have no internet access outside of mobile hotspots and weak reception. Check with them if important.

Go next

 * Padang : just wait for an opelet on the main road, Rp 5,000
 * Mentawai Islands

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Bunnik

Bunnik is a town of 15,000 people (2019) in the southeast of Utrecht, the Netherlands. Chief interests of Bunnik are its surrounding nature, consisting mainly of forests, farmlands and the Kromme Rijn; and the fortresses of the Hollandic Water Line: Fort bij Vechten and Fort bij Rhijnauwen.

Understand
The recorded history of the town dates back nearly 2,000 years, when the Romans constructed a fort at Fectio (now Vechten) with a harbour facing the river Rhine, which marked the border of the Roman Empire. The fort developed into a thriving trading centre, which continued to exist after the Romans abandoned the fort in the fourth century. Subsequently, the area was occupied by the Frisians and the Franks. In the 8th century the village of Bunninchem (Bunnik) was developed.

By car
From Utrecht or Amsterdam take the A12 towards Arnhem: Take exit 19: Bunnik. Plenty of free parking available.

By rail
Trains come from Utrecht Centraal to every half hour. This station consists of two platforms, one of which for either direction down the line. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket machine at the station. The service here runs between Utrecht and Rhenen. If you're coming from the east using an Intercity service, then change at Driebergen-Zeist, taking the sprinter one stop up the line towards Utrecht Centraal.

By bus
Take the bus 41 to Wijk bij Duurstede from Utrecht Centraal. It makes several stops in Bunnik (4-6 times every hour):
 * Oud Amelisweerd: Hollandic Waterline Museum, Fort bij Vechten, Museum Oud Amelisweerd
 * Rhijnauwenselaan: Youth Hostel, Fort bij Rhijnauwen, Theehuis Rhijnauwen
 * Van Zijldreef : Train Station
 * Centrum : Bunnik Centre

There's also a night bus, Bus 441.

Get around
Walking or using a bike is the easiest way to travel in Bunnik. Distances are short, and everything is close to wherever you are.

By bike
You can rent a bike at the unmanned next to the train station, which requires a OV-chipkaart. An alternative - also near the station - is the which you can rent using an app.

Do

 * Walk along the Kromme Rijn, a small river that flows from Wijk Bij Duurstede to Utrecht.

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Bunratty

Bunratty (Irish Bun na Raite, "end of the Raite river") is a village in County Clare, in the Shannon Region of west Ireland. It's best known for Bunratty Castle, which has a folk museum and medieval-themed banquets. Its resident population (as of 2016) is only about 350, but there are many brief visitors: the village is very touristy but has good accommodation and food. Shannon Airport is only 5 km west and Bunratty offers a more enjoyable stopover than the airport area.

Get in
See website and Shannon town for facilities in and around the airport. There's more car hire at the airport than elsewhere in County Clare.

Dublin Coach 300 (M7) runs hourly from Dublin Burgh Quay via Kildare and Limerick to Bunratty (3 hr) and continues to Ennis. It doesn't call at Shannon Airport.

Bus 51 runs hourly from Cork via Mallow and Limerick to Bunratty (10 min from Limerick), continuing to the airport (another 20 min), Ennis and Galway. Don't take X51, which runs nonstop between Limerick and Galway. The last bus is around 10PM.

Bus 343 meanders hourly from Limerick via Cratloe, Bunratty (30 min), Sixmilebridge, Shannon town and airport, and Newmarket-on-Fergus to Ennis. The last bus out of Limerick is around 11PM, and from the airport towards Bunratty and Limerick at midnight.

In Bunratty the bus stop is by The Creamery Bar. The nearest railway station is Limerick Colbert, with hourly trains from Dublin Heuston and connections from Cork.

By road take M7 west from Dublin, which bypasses Limerick to become N18 / M18, with sliproads at Bunratty and Shannon before it turns north towards Galway. You'll know you're in the right place when you see all the tour buses parked next to the castle.

And see Limerick for other connections, including the direct bus from Dublin Airport.

Get around
Bunratty is a small village, with the castle, hotel and restaurant strip all a short walk along the main street, now bypassed to the south by N18. B&Bs are strung along L3040 the lane north, called "Lower Road" or "The Low Road". There's no bus along there so you'll want wheels to stay, and to explore the countryside.

See

 * Bunratty Castle is three attractions: the castle itself, the Folk Park outdoor museum (visited on the same ticket), and the medieval banquets which are separately ticketed and described below under "Do" as they're more like cabaret performances than dining. The castle and park are often used as event spaces.

Do

 * Reservations are essential, via castle website or +353 61 360788.

 * Medieval Banquets are a sort of O'Cabaret. They're held year-round twice a night within the castle at 5:30PM and 8:45PM, a four-course meal with drinks and themed entertainment, with the "Earl's Butler" acting as MC. The guests don't themselves put on medieval drag, though on corporate nights who knows. Demand priced, say €60 a head.
 * Irish Nights are held in the Corn Barn of the Folk Park, Apr-Oct nightly at 7PM. Three-course meal (simpler fare than the Banquet) with traditional music and song, approx €50 a head. The shows suit those for whom real Irish pub entertainment, which only gets buzzing from 9PM, would be way past their bedtime.

Buy

 * For touristy stuff, Blarney Woollen Mills and Meadows & Byrne are just opposite the castle.
 * Fuel and top-up shopping for the road are at Spar Express (M-Sa 6AM-11PM, Su 7AM-11PM).

Eat

 * JP Clarke's is part of Gallagher's next door and does a wide range of bar food to a high standard. The bar is open daily 10:30AM-11:30PM.
 * Noel's within Bunratty Manor Hotel gets rave reviews. They're open Tu-Sa 6-9:30PM and Su 12:30-4PM.
 * Cratloe Hill Sheeps Cheese is made on a farm 2 km east across the little Raite River.
 * Noel's within Bunratty Manor Hotel gets rave reviews. They're open Tu-Sa 6-9:30PM and Su 12:30-4PM.
 * Cratloe Hill Sheeps Cheese is made on a farm 2 km east across the little Raite River.

Sleep

 * Old Bunratty Road, now bypassed by a loop of N18, has the village centre and hotels, while a string of B&Bs lie along Lower Road north from the village.
 * Bunratty Camping & Caravan Park on Lower Road is open all year.
 * Bunratty Courtyard is a pleasant B&B next to Gallagher's.

Connect
As of Oct 2020, Bunratty has a good mobile and 4G signal from all Irish carriers, but 5G has not yet reached this area.

Go next

 * Bunratty is at the east edge of County Clare, so head west for its main sights along the coast from Mizzen Head, Cliffs of Moher and the Burren.
 * Just east is Limerick, an interesting Georgian city like a miniature Dublin, and many sights in County Limerick to its south.
 * New York or Boston: say you need to drop the rental car back at Shannon and be on the midday homeward flight to the US, you want to check in not much after 9AM, so you need a nearby stopover the night before. Bunratty might be a more agreeable spot than an anonymous chain airport hotel.

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Bunya Mountains National Park

Bunya Mountains National Park is the second oldest national park in Queensland. The national park has on the tentative list for world heritage since 2010.

Understand
Bunya Mountains National Park is the home of the bunya pine. This very ancient tree grows cones weighing up to 10 kg (22 lb).

History
Prior to European colonisation, the Indigenous peoples of Australia gathered here to celebrate the bunya nut harvest.

Flora and fauna

 * The bunya pine is the king of the park.
 * The xanthorrhoea (or black boy).
 * The Satin Bowerbird builds a strange nest decorated with blue objects. The male gathers all kind of blue items like flowers, feathers, pieces of plastic or glass and arranges it in his nest in the hope to attract a female. The females look at the different nests and choose for the most beautiful one.
 * You'll see many parrots and wallabies in and around the park. Please don't feed them.

Climate
The park is at 500 m (1640 ft) above sea level. The temperature here is several degrees lower than in Brisbane. Even in the summer, the temperature is only 25°C (77°F).

Park information

 * Queensland Parks

Get in
The park is three hours west from Brisbane. The roads are steep and winding, not suited for caravans. No buses, nor trains, let alone planes.

From Toowoomba, use the A2 Warrego Highway west-north-west for about until you reach the town of Jondaryan. Once at Jondarya, turn right onto Jondaryan Sabine Rd and then immediately turn left onto Jondaryan Muldu Rd. Continue on Jondaryan Muldu Rd for 1 km and after that 1 km, turn left onto Jondaryan Nungil Rd and continue for 16 km. After 16 km, continue for another 15 km but on Pechey Maclagan Rd (no turns required). Once you are at the town of Maclagan, turn left onto Bunya Mountains Maclagan Rd (dirt road) and after 14 km, turn onto Bunya Mountains Rd until the end. Follow signage to the park, and you'd have reached Queensland's second national park.

If you wish to avoid the dirt road (Bunya Mountains Maclagan Rd), take a left just before the town of Maclagan onto Dalby Cooyar Rd. Then after 16 km, turn right on Bunya Mountains Rd. Stick on this road to get to the park!

From Kingaroy, use the Bunya Highway southbound for about, before turning left onto Bunya Mountains Rd. Follow this road and the signage, and you'll end up at the Bunyas!

Fees and permits
As with nearly every park in Queensland, the park is free to access. However, if you want to camp there, you will attract some fees. As of early 2024, the camping fees are $7.25 per person per night, or $29.00 per family per night. You can read more and make bookings on this DES page.

Get around
There are numerous walks you can do in the park. They are rather easy. Don't forget to bring enough water with you.

 * A map of the Bunya Mountains National Park can be found here
 * A map of the mountain biking trails can be found here

See
Plants and animals of the park. The views on some of the lookouts are amazing.

Do

 * Walk in the park
 * Rest on the terrace of your cabin/house and watch the birds and the wallabies.

Buy
There's not a lot to buy here. The only store here is the Bunya Mountains General Store, connected to the Tavern.

Eat
There is a tavern here, but if you plan to stay some nights in the region, you better take food with you.

Drink
You'll find the only drinks in the Bunya's at the Bunya Tavern.

Lodging
You can rent a cabin or a house just outside the national park. Some of them are very comfortable, with a terrace when you'll take the breakfast in the company of parrots and a garden full of wallabies.

Camping
The park has three main campings — Dandabah, Westcott and Burton's Well. All have toilets and picnic tables. Dandabah is suitable for tents, caravans and large motorhomes. Westcott and Burton's Well are suitable for tents only as cars must remain in carparks nearby. All campers must have a booking and permit to camp. The fees are the same as all campsites in Qld. You may book online, by phone at 131304 (national booking number), at an over-the-counter booking office (there are none at the Bunyas) or at the Tavern's general store.

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Stay safe
Avoid the giant stinging tree and other stinging nettles. Between December and March, take care for the falling bunya cones. Always remember water and check for ticks.

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Buonconvento

Buonconvento is a small town in the Crete senese in the province of Siena, Tuscany.

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Buon Ma Thuot

Buon Ma Thuot or Buôn Ma Thuột (or sometimes Buôn Ma Thuật, Buôn Ma Thuật or Ban Mê Thuột), is the capital city of Daklak Province, in the Central Highlands of Vietnam.

Understand
Despite its quiet appearance, Buon Ma Thuot is very quickly developing. However, most of this development is from internal investment rather than the tourism industry. There are very few tourist sites, but the people are friendly, the coffee is great, and a stop here is well worth it to get off the beaten track and see Vietnamese city life that does not revolve around tourism. It is also an excellent base of operations to visit Yok Don National Park, Ban Don Village, and Lak Lake.

By car
Buon Ma Thuot is 194 km from Nha Trang, 197 km from Pleiku, 223 km from Qui Nhon, 350 km from Ho Chi Minh City, 396 km from Dalat and 1427 km from Hanoi.

By bus
There is a bus service to Buon Ma Thuot from Danang and Ho Chi Minh City (departs from Mien Dong Bus Station in Ho Chi Minh City). Buon Ma Thuot Bus Station is 3km east of the center. Several buses travel daily to Pleiku and Danang (buses will stop in Pleiku), Qui Nhon (11 hours), Nha Trang (6 hours), and Ho Chi Minh City (18 hours).

Mai Linh Express now operate their hunter green Mercedes Sprinters from Buon Ma Thuot, which cut down travel times considerably, even with short breaks at mealtimes. For example, the journey to Nha Trang is 90,000 dong, four times daily, and takes approximately 3½ hours.

Get around
Your usual selection of taxis operate here, including Mai Linh. The city is also eminently bikeable due to its compact size and flat terrain.

Mai Linh taxi phone number in Buon Ma Thuot is +84 500 381 9819, or 0500 381 9819 when using local mobile phone. Most drivers don't speak English, so prepare written notes or show them map on your smartphone screen.

See

 * Ako Dhong (buôn Cô Thôn in Vietnamese): An E-de minority community on the northern end of BMT. It's reachable on foot, but ask how to get there first. It's a nice part of town with longhouses surrounded by flowery yards, although now being part of town it can't really be called a village any more. Maybe 'longhouse suburbia' is more appropriate.
 * Khai doan pagoda
 * Khai doan pagoda
 * Khai doan pagoda
 * Khai doan pagoda

Do

 * Visit Ban Don village, ride elephants. From center of Buon Ma Thuot, you can catch a bus every 30 minutes to go to Buon Don (Ban Don). You should wait for the bus at Coop Mart in order to have a seat. Otherwise, the bus is normally full.

Eat
Despite what the guidebooks say, Buon Ma Thuot has a very solid selection of good eats. Fast development and not much tourist infrastructure mean that the guidebooks are behind the times and sorely misleading. A wander just northwest of the main roundabout after around 18:00 will turn up a truly great selection of street stalls and small restaurants, offering up very tasty standards such as hủ tiếu, phở, bún, cơm, and nem. Check Ly Thuong Kiet nearby for a selection of roll-your-own spring roll joints.

A very tasty cơm hến, the Hue speciality, is available at a simple-looking place across the street from the Co-op Mart that also advertises Bún bò Huế. Walk past the shabby looking front room into a spectacular little back home, complete with garden, birds, and an internal waterfall.

KFC is available in the Co-op Mart building, if you really need it.

Drink
Coffee, coffee, coffee. Buon Ma Thuot is the capital of coffee in Vietnam, a country that is second only to Brazil in coffee exports. Because of this, cafes are on every street corner, and most are spectacular. Many offer several different varieties of bean and roast. Standouts include Emerald's Cafe in Tan Loi and, just east of town, Trung Nguyen's flagship coffee gardens (a huge pleasure garden complete with man-made mountains and waterfall, lined with coffee trees and boasting both traditional Viet and Ede designed buildings). However, it's very difficult to find a bad cup of coffee.

 * Drink the local brew "ruou can".

Go next

 * Lak Lake is about an hour's bus ride to the south, on the way to Dalat. It's a beautiful lake with various minority villages all around. A few of them are reachable from Lak town on foot, others require a boat trip, motorbike, or longer hike. To cross the lake, you can choose between a boat or an elephant - it's so shallow that they can walk on the ground!

Between Lak and Buon Ma Thuot, a local bus runs every half hour or so. They have a couple of nice newer ones with AC (as of Jun 2013).

 * Pleiku - A small Central Highlands city critically important to both sides during the Vietnam-American war for its strategic location. 160 km (100 mi) west of Quy Nhon.

South

 * Tuy Hoa – City by the coast

 * Nha Trang – A booming beach resort popular among international tourists. 220 km (135 mi) south of Quy Nhon.

 * Gia Nghia – City off the beaten track that does not revolve around tourism.

 * Dalat – The old French hill-station with "eternal" spring climate and many nearby attractions easily explored by motorbike.

There are several buses a day to Dalat (coming from BMT), taking about 5 hours with the last bus leaving in the early afternoon (80,000 dong). Tuấn Anh, 36 Nguyến Văn Cừ, and Phuc Thai have services to Dalat (Nov 2018). Mai Linh Express goes to HCMC and Danang.

If you want to stay overnight in Lak, Mr Duc (+84 905 371633) from Café Duc Mai (dalateasyrider@gmail.com) can arrange homestays in Jun longhouses for US$5, half the price asked by Daklak Tourist. He can also arrange other activities, such as elephant rides and boat trips on the lake, for a much lower price than Daklak Tourist. The café serves an excellent set meal (US$3) for dinner.

To get to the café, call ahead to get picked up or consider taking a moto (10,000 dong) once you arrive in Lak as it's next to the Jun village and a bit hard to find from the main road. On foot, walk along the main road to the 3-way intersection at the market, then follow the alley going past the market all the way to the end. Turn left, where the road makes a right turn curving around some rice paddies. Follow this road until you see Café Duc Mai on the left side, 50 m in front of the Jun village entrance.

The people that provide you the service (homestay host, elephant rider, boat rower) get paid very little. For example, Daklak Tourist charges US$10 for homestay, Mr. Duc charges US$5, and the host only gets $0.50. You do need arrangement to be able to sleep in people's houses here as you're outsiders, but for other services (such as the boat tour of the lake), consider going directly to the locals.

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Buraimi

Buraimi (Buraymi) is a town in Northern Oman and the capital of the Al Buraymi governate.

Understand
Buraimi is an oasis town in on the border of the United Arab Emirates. The adjacent city on the UAE's side of the border is Al Ain.

Buraimi is considerably smaller than the adjoining city of Al Ain and is visibly less affluent. Streets in Buraimi are not named and development could be considered 'piece meal' with large villas often appearing some metres from roads, footpaths do not occur away from the main streets.

Before the relocation of the border (see above) it was fairly common for expatriates from Al Ain to rent villas and apartments as they were roughly 50% of the cost of an equivalent villa/apartment in Al Ain, however the change in border policy has led many of these expatriates to relocate to Al Ain due to long waiting times at the border checkpoints during peak traffic hours.

By car
For many decades there has been an open border between Buraimi and Al Ain in the UAE. In 2006 this border was relocated to an area around Hilli some 8 km away from the traditional open border near Al Ain which is now closed to all except to those with valid visas (Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) nationals require no visa).

Get around
Transport in and around Buraimi is by taxi, which like the majority of taxis in Oman are coloured orange and white. Drivers accept payment in Omani rials or United Arab Emirates dirhams. A trip within the township of Buraimi will generally cost no more than 2 dirhams or 0.2 rials.

See
Buraimi, like the rest of Oman, features many historic forts in varying condition. The largest mosque in Buraimi is the Majid Qaboos. Fossil valley found to the East of the Buraimi township contains many fossilised remains of prehistoric creatures.

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Venice/Burano

Burano is a small island north of Venice in Italy.

By vaporetto
From Venice, get on LN line vaporetti from Fondamente Nove - north side of the town, near the hospital. From Jesolo - and from all the beaches on the Adriatic north coast - get on the LN Line Vaporetti from Tre Porti or from Punta Sabbioni. When you get off, turn left into the park, then right into the village.

Burano can be reached from Mazzorbo by the, a footbridge.

Get around
The only way to get around Burano is by foot.

See
There are many colorful houses to see in Burano. Every color of the rainbow is represented. The village is quiet and peaceful. It is relaxing departure from the busier islands of Venice and Murano. Enjoy lunch or a drink and buy some lace from a local artist.

Buy
Almost every shop on this little island sells lace products. However, beware that there are many cheap foreign products, and the real stuff is quite expensive.

Eat
Try Burano's biscuits called "Essi": yellow "s" shaped cookies. You can buy them in any food shop along calle Galuppi, the main street.

Go next
Vaporettos leave about every 30 minutes in each direction. A worthy visit is to the nearby village of Torcello, only 5 minutes away by boat.

Burano is connected to Mazzorbo by a bridge.

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Buraydah

Buraydah (بريدة) is a city in the Nejd region of Saudi Arabia. It is the capital of Qassim (Gassim) province, and the names are often used interchangeably on timetables and signage.

Understand
Buraydah has the unenviable reputation of being the most conservative town in all Saudi Arabia. Women are advised to dress conservatively, this means wearing an abayah and covering the face.

By plane
The region is served by an international airport, however most flights are domestic.

By road
Riyadh, the kingdom's capital, is 320 km away. There is not much scenery between the two cities, but the road network is good for travel.

By rail
High-speed trains operated by Saudi Arabia Railways connects with Riyadh daily, with a journey time of about 2½ hours.

Buy
The city is known for its high quality dates. The dates can be bought from the market near al-Khubaib.

Sleep
There are several hotels. Other than that, furnished apartments are available but generally not advised, and they are usually reserved for families and do not accept single men.

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Burbank

The self-declared "Media Capital of the World", Burbank is a small city in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California, in the Los Angeles area. It is the home of the headquarters and primary studios of Warner Bros. and Disney, and of the animation studios of Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon.

Understand
Although commonly thought to be named for agricultural researcher Luther Burbank, the city is actually named after its founder David Burbank, a dentist, farmer, and entrepreneur.

By plane

 * Terminal A: American Airlines & American Eagle, Avelo, JetBlue, Southwest.
 * Terminal B: Alaska Airlines, Delta & Delta Connection, Spirit Airlines, United & United Express
 * have their own private terminal at Hanger 2 at 4561 W Empire Ave further west of the main terminal.

There are direct rail (see 'By train' in below) and public transportation connections as well as shuttle, taxi and ride share connections to downtown Burbank, downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood and the surrounding areas from the main airport terminal.

The next nearest airport for commercial flights from additional domestic and international destinations is Los Angeles International Airport  south (via US Hwy 101 & I-405 or I-5, I-110 & I-105) near Santa Monica & Culver City. Travelers flying in with their own aircraft or on private VIP flights can land at Van Nuys  west (via US Hwy 101).

Train operators

 * In Burbank, its routes stop only at Burbank Airport South Station. The following routes stop in Burbank:
 * Coast Starlight operates daily between Seattle and Los Angeles. Stops include Tacoma, Lacey, Centralia, Kelso, Vancouver, WA, Portland, Salem, Albany, Eugene, Klamath Falls, Dunsmuir, Redding, Chico, Sacramento, Davis, Martinez, San Francisco (Emeryville), Oakland, San Jose, Salinas, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Simi Valley, Van Nuys, and Burbank.
 * Pacific Surfliner operates daily between San Luis Obispo and San Diego via Los Angeles.
 * Metrolink provides commuter rail from Los Angeles via the San Fernando Valley. Routes stopping in Burbank:
 * Antelope Valley Line operates between Los Angeles and Lancaster Sun Valley via Glendale, Burbank, Sylmar San Fernando, Newhall, Santa Clarita, Palmdale and points in between. Burbank stops are Burbank-Downtown station and Burbank Airport North station.
 * Ventura County Line operates between down Los Angeles and Ventura East station via Glendale, Burbank through Van Nuys, Northridge, Norwalk, Simi Valley, Camarillo, and Oxnard. Burbank stops are Burbank-Downtown station and Burbank Airport South station.

By car

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By bus
The majority of the intercity bus stations and stops for the greater Los Angeles area are located in "Skid Row" east of downtown Los Angeles, downtown Union Station, El Monte, Long Beach, Huntington Beach and/or east L.A. (along Olympic Blvd but can be elsewhere too). To a lesser extent some also have stops in Burbank and North Hollywood with the following:
 * Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach offers bus connections from the San Joaquins Train in Bakersfield from multiple places in Southern California including Burbank.

Get around
Public transit service in Burbank is spotty; as with most of Los Angeles, most people tend to drive, so you may find yourself the only one heading to the bus stop after your TV taping or studio tour. The city has its own bus system, Burbank Bus, with a few routes that link major destinations in the city, but service only runs during the weekday rush hours, making it of limited use for the casual visitor.

More extensive service is provided by the Los Angeles-wide Metro system, which has multiple bus routes serving Burbank. Among the more frequent Metro routes are the #94 and (weekday only) Metro Rapid #794 along San Fernando Blvd and Empire Ave, the #164 along Victory Blvd, and the #165 along Empire Ave; all of these routes pass through Downtown Burbank, and the 94/794 and 165 stop near the airport. Less frequent but of note are the #155 along Olive Ave, which connects Downtown Burbank to the studios and Universal City, and the #222 along Hollywood Way, which stops near the airport and connects directly to Hollywood.

Go next

 * Hollywood. Tinsel town is a must-see for any visitor to the Los Angeles area.

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Burbank (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Burbank:

United States of America

 * Burbank (California) — A town in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California.
 * Burbank (Illinois) — a suburb of Chicago.
 * Burbank (Ohio) — A town in Northeast Ohio.

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Burbank (Ohio)

Burbank is a village in Wayne County in Northeast Ohio. The population was 279 at the 2000 census.

By car

 * Burbank runs along Interstate 71. This gives visitors easy access to Cleveland to the north and Columbus to the south. Also Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is only 50 miles north right off Interstate 71.
 * Route 83 runs through the center of town and connects Burbank to Wooster in the southeast and Lodi in the northwest.

Get around
Car or foot. Area near Interstate 71 is congested, so maybe best to travel by car in this area.

Do

 * Burger Training Center - Rodeos and horse shows. Seasonal.

Go next

 * Lodi is just north
 * Cleveland (north)
 * Lake Erie (north)
 * Wooster (southeast)
 * Mansfield (south)
 * Akron (northeast)
 * Canton (southeast)
 * Columbus (south)

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Burdur

Burdur is in Turkey's Lakes District, inland from the Mediterranean coast.

Understand
Burdur is a small city with 250,000 inhabitants, 80,000 of whom live in the city center. It is one of the oldest settlements in the world, dating back to 7000 BC. Burdur is a cosy city offering natural and historical treasures but not much of a nightlife. One day is more than enough time to spend in the city center for examining the architecture, visiting the museum, meeting with the warm people and tasting the delicious food. Another day should be spent for the surrounding areas; ancient city, cavern and the lakes. There are several theories about the origin of the name Burdur. In Greek mythology, Ulis, escaping from the gods heard Ezostas ("stop here" in Latin) and located here. The translation of the Ezostas (Burada Dur) transforms into Burdur. Another theory is that the name comes from the Tumulus near the train station, Polydorion. One theory is that the name is transformed from the word "Limobrama", old name of the region meaning "the land of the lakes". There are at least ten other rumors.

Get in
There are plenty of daytime and overnight buses from most major cities in western and central Turkey.

TCDD operates a daily train from Izmir to Burdur, with a journey time of just over eight hours. The route is very scenic. Additionally, an overnight train runs to nearby Isparta and there is a connecting shuttle to Burdur from the town of Gümüşgün. Both services are named Güller Ekpresi (Lakes Express).

Get around
Burdur is not a big city so walking is advised to tour all of the city. The city center has mainly few main roads crossing each other and there is no need for a public transportation. If needed, dolmuşes (little buses) may be used. It is hard to pick a taxi from the roads so calling a taxi is advised. The taxis are secure and drivers almost never try to cheat, but the rates are relatively more expensive than other cities.

Burdur people are very kind and helpful for directions but there may be some communication problems with elderly people. Try to approach youngsters to communicate in English.

See

Burdur Museum is a must see, it offers more than you can expect from such a little city. The museum was awarded a special prize from European Museums Forum in 2008. You may either buy a ticket or buy a Museum Card which is 4-5 times regular ticket price. A museum card is valid for a year and allows the bearer to enter most museums for free. Beside the museum, there is a little antique store with not much to offer but still, it is worth a look. (Bargaining is advised and keep in mind that some old coins cannot be taken out of the country: Even carrying them may violate laws.)

A traveller should visit Yukarı Pazar (Upper Bazaar) which is around the Ulu Cami (which is the most remarkable mosque in Burdur) Although there is too little to buy as a souvenir, the atmosphere is lovely. You will feel like travelling back 30 years. If you catch the bazaar day, incredibly tasty fruits should be bought without hesitation. In the mid-day, you may encounter the part of the funeral ceremony and final prayer for the deceased in Ulu Cami. Although it is a depressing sight, if you are still interested, you should avoid mixing with the crowd and taking photographs. It is considered to be rude. From Ulu Cami, the perfect route will be towards the Eski Hamam (Old Turkish Bath). Although the hamam is ruined, the narrow curved roads with cobblestones between architecturally beautiful houses gives a warm feeling. Try to communicate with the elderly people sitting on the sidewalks (you can always see them). Even if they know no English at all, they will welcome you, even invite you for a cup of tea. In Burdur, people are not bigots, but still do not mention alcohol and/or gay related subjects, especially with elderly people.

Eat
Burdur Şiş: Nice juicy meatballs cooked in shape of a stripe. A standard portion is composed of 3-5 stripes and served with pita bread. Easy to find, a portion costs 6-10 TL. The waiter usually asks if you want one and a half portion, it is your call to accept or not. The price is simply multiplied with 1.5 or a little discount is executed. (If one portion is 7 TL, 1.5 portion is probably 10 TL)

Kıymalı Pide: Long thin pizza with minced meat, generally served with ayran (liquid yogurt) and salad. You should eat fast, it is delicious when hot. If you are vegetarian, you can order pide with cheese (peynirli pide) which is as good. A portion costs 6-10 TL, 1.5 portion rule is also valid.

You can find pide and şiş on most restaurants. Öz Sarı (for pide) and Emniyet (for şiş) are good restaurants but they are 20-30% more expensive than others. Both are on the main street of the Burdur and you can not miss. After the main dish, you should try the sweets, especially Kadayıf if possible. If you order Kadayıf, the waiter asks if you want cream on top of it. The cream affects the price. A portion of kadayıf usually costs 4-6 TL and cream adds 1-2 TL on top of it.

Tipping has no determined rules, leaving the coins with a maximum of 5 TL is enough if you are satisfied with the service.

Kökez Yoğurdu: The yogurt from the village of Kökez, which has its own specific taste. Hard to find since it runs out at 6AM in the morning, still it is worth a try. (Warning: The bacteria level of milk products may be different in different countries and if your threshold is low, you may get diarrhea even if no one else is affected)

Ceviz Ezmesi: Walnut pastry, a diamond-shaped sweet that can only be found in Burdur. Made with 70% walnut and 30% sugar by volume. It makes a good present since it is local and will stay fresh for weeks.

Kayımoğlu Ice Cream: Kayımoğlu is a family who makes ice cream for decades. With the same name, different ice cream stores with different owners can be encountered. Upper Kayımoğlu, which is in the Upper Bazaar, is advised. It is delicious, cheap but the choices are scarce. Try all flavours, especially fruit flavours which have a unique taste.

Sleep
There are no youth hostels in Burdur.

There are a few cheap hotels near bus station, but do not expect much. They were established mainly for the relatives of the sailors in the nearby fleet and since the number of sailors in the fleet is greatly reduced, they are open for bargaining.

If you can spare a little bit, there are some hotels near the Salda Lake with a good view.

Go next

 * — west near Yeşilova, this is dubbed the "Turkish Maldives" due to its azure, crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches.

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Burford

Burford is a picturesque town known as the "gateway to the Cotswolds", a predominantly rural landscape with stone-built villages, historical towns and stately homes and gardens.

Understand
Being 18 miles west of Oxford, 2 miles from the Oxfordshire border, and on the southern bank of the River Windrush. the town dates back to the middle Saxon period and is recorded in the Doomsday Book as being an "agricultural village". However, around 1100 the town was granted its charter meaning that today, despite having a population of only 1,400 people (2012), it is classified as a "town".

The decision that the railway be routed through Charlbury undoubtedly affected the town's prosperity but also allowed it to maintain its character.

The town church was instrumental in the formation of Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. In 1874, designer William Morris visited Burford Church and was appalled by the "restoration" works being carried out. Much "restoration" then seemed to involve destroying (or significantly altering) the genuine old features to replace them with "sham" modern imitations. On his visit to Burford Church, he witnessed the ongoing destruction of the medieval wall paintings and was prompted to start the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. Not all of the wall paintings were destroyed, and many can still be seen today.

By bus
Buses run between Burford and other local towns:

By road
By car you can reach Burford easily via the A40 from Oxford or Cheltenham directions. Otherwise you can come in from the direction of Stow-on-the-Wold on the A424 which is a beautiful drive.

There is a, and car-parking on the streets as well as at Burford Recreation Ground off Tanners Lane. Be careful, though, as parking in some areas is limited to 2 hours - this is clearly marked. Most of the hotels also have their own car-parking.

By train
There's no station in Burford. Most services stop at Charlbury station whilst slightly closer Shipton has a more limited service. Both stations are on the line to Oxford and Worcester. There are direct trains to London Paddington twice an hour.

Get around
The town is small enough to walk everywhere. The lovely high street has many shops, pubs and tea rooms to spend a pleasant afternoon browsing.

Buy

As with much of the Cotswolds antiques are a big thing in Burford. There are regular Antique fairs which take place at the church and in one of the buildings on the high street. There are also antique shops selling some beautiful things.

Drink
There are a number of good pubs in Burford with pints costing around £2.50 to £3 each.

Go next
Map of places with Wikivoyage articles nearby

Oxford isn't too far away and is a good next stop if you're leaving the Cotswolds. Swanbrook bus no. 853 runs to Oxford and surrounding towns. Check the schedule as this does not run frequently - especially on Sunday.

If you want to see other attractive villages in the Cotswolds, then Broadway, Chipping Norton, Cirencester, Moreton-in-Marsh and Stow-on-the-Wold could be good places to head to.

Roads are flat and good for cycling.

 * Bourton-on-the-Water 9 miles NW.
 * Stratford-upon-Avon 30 miles N.
 * Witney 8 miles E.
 * Stow-on-the-Wold 10 miles N.
 * Cirencester 18 miles W.

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Burgas

Burgas (also Bourgas) is a city on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. It is a large industrial centre with many tourist attractions in the region. Built by the sea and surrounded by lakes, Burgas offers relatively mild weather characterized by cooler summers and warmer winters.

Districts

 * Centre – the nightlife, hotels and sights are located here, bus station, train station, shopping area
 * Bratya Miladinovi – living area close to the city centre
 * Lazur – living area with hotels, close to the beach and the nightlife in summer
 * Vazrazhdane – residential area relatively close to the city centre
 * Zornitza – living area, close to the beach and the Atanasovko lake
 * Izgrev – residential area, not interesting for tourists, close to the Atanasovsko lake
 * Slaveikov – residential area, not interesting for tourists, the Asen Zlatarov University buildings are in this district
 * Meden Rudnik – residential area, not interesting for tourists, no beach there, but close to Vaya and Mandrensko lakes
 * Sarafovo – formerly a village, now it is district of Burgas, close to the beach, close to the airport, far from the city center
 * Kraimorie – formerly a village, now it is district of Burgas, close to the beach, far from the city center
 * Dolno Ezerovo – formerly a village, now it is district of Burgas, far from the city center, close to the Vaya (Burgasko) lake - at its North bench
 * Gorno Ezerovo – formerly a village, now it is district of Burgas, far from the city center, close to the Vaya (Burgasko) lake - at its South bench
 * Lozovo – formerly a village, now it is district of Burgas, far from the city center
 * Akatziite – mostly industrial region
 * Pobeda – mostly industrial region
 * 5th Kilometer – the district is getting bigger as some big retail chains build their stores in this region.

Understand
Three lakes surround Burgas – Vaya (also known as the Burgas lake), Atanaskovsko lake and Mandrensko lake.

There is historical evidence that the lands that today Burgas occupies have been inhabited since ancient times. However at that period most of the lands that today Burgas covers were small fisherman villages and fortifications. It was hard to flourish under the pressure of the better developed at that period trade centers Nesebar and Sozopol. At the end of the 19th century the city had fewer than 3000 inhabitants.

The Burgas Bay turned out to be very favorable for the navy and the Port of Burgas developed in the beginning of 20th century. The trade and the industry are the driving force of the city even today. The oil refinery was constructed in mid 20th century, and produces many plastic and oil products, as well as gas. More than 300,000 inhabitants live in Burgas today.

The tourism is not particularly developed in Burgas but the city is a stop for the picturesque century-old towns Nesebar and Sozopol. Many large luxury holiday resorts were constructed in the Bay of Burgas. For the lovers of nature there are many camp-sites.

Get in
Buses and trains from different destinations in Bulgaria arrive several times per day.

By train

Regular trains run to Sofia and other major cities in Bulgaria. There are no international connections (anymore). A change in Sofia is required.

By bus

There are very convenient buses from every city in the country to Burgas. Most of the buses coming to the city have a few stops before reaching the Central bus station in the south. There are also many buses coming from Turkey and Greece.

 * Domestic bus lines: Every operating company has their own reservation system. Some of the companies that run bus lines to the city are Union Ivkoni, Kaleya.

 * International: Eurolines runs regular international bus lines to/from Burgas, e.g. Romania.

By plane

Destinations:
 * Regional: Bulgaria Air offers every day flights to/from Sofia.

 * International: WizzAir offers flights to London Luton, and seasonal flights to Budapest, Katowice, and Warsaw. S7 flies to Moscow.

 * Seasonal: In addition during the summer season from May until September charter companies offer flights from UK, Ireland, Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, etc. to Burgas. Check the Burgas airport website to receive actual information on departing/arriving airlines operating this season.

 * UK: There are direct regular flights between Burgas and Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Doncaster Sheffield, Durham Tees Valley, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Exeter, Gatwick, Glasgow, Humberside, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich and Stansted in the summer months with 3 new flights added for 2014 from Cambridge, Newquay and Southend.

By boat

A ferry operates weekly between Burgas and Batumi, Georgia, operated by PBM. It is basically a cargo ship with extra space for passengers. Depending on the weather the journey takes 2-4 days. Passengers pay including 3 meals a day and the cabin. Expect delays and unclear communication about tickets and departure.

By bus
Burgas has well developed public bus system. Buses travel also to all resorts and cities along the coastline.

Public transport runs regularly from 05:00-23:00. There are both buses and trolleys. Tickets are sold in the bus by special collectors and you should pay to them. The price for one ride is 1.50 лв (October 2023). The Easyway website has more information.

There are also small mini-buses that run regularly and cover some routes of the city. The cost for the ride is 1.10 лв. You should pay to the driver when you get off the mini-bus.

By bicycle
Burgas is best explored on bicycle, especially along the promenade and north to the salt pond.

By thumb
Hitchhiking is also a very popular and successful means of transportation in the region.

By taxi
Taxis are a convenient yet pricey way to travel around. There are many licensed operating companies. Be careful with scammers and always keep an eye to their tax-counter machine. Normally tariffs vary from 0.80–0.90 лв/km (August 2009).

See
The city of Burgas developed after the beginning of the 20th century and most of the buildings in the city centre date from this time. At the center is Troika Square. The city's Gallery of Fine Arts is hosted in a secession style synagogue.

Museums

In winter museums closed Saturday and Sundays.

There are many galleries as well, some of them are Bogoridi, Briz - Boiadzhiev, and Petko Zadgorski Art Gallery.

Nature

 * The Flora is international exhibition for flowers held annually since 1985. It takes place in pavilions in the Sea Garden (Morksa gradina) near the North Beach. Its motto is Nature-Human-Harmony and visitors are welcome to enjoy the picturesque atmosphere among the flowers and also buy rare or uncommon plants. The Flora is held usually in the end of April - beginning of May but most of the flower compositions stay for the public until the late summer.

Walking in the garden little by little it becomes wilder and you reach the salt-pans. The 'salt-factories' produce many tons of salt every year. A small train runs across the salt-pans, riding it you can see how salt is made and refined. The salt-pans are part of the Atanasovsko lake waters.

Because the city is a trade centre, it has always been open to new religions and foreigners. The St Kiril and Metodii church is located in the city center. Also visit the Armenian church located next to Bulgaria Hotel.

Burgas lakes
Three lakes surround Burgas:

 * Vaya (the Burgas) lake – the largest natural lake in Bulgaria. It is located to the west of Burgas. The water is 4-11% salty. Fresh water comes from 3 rivers and the neighboring Mandrensko lake that is turned to dam. The lake waters are dirty and it is not recommended to swim there. A lot of people go fishing there. Via Pontica – one of the largest bird migration ‘highways’ passes over the lake and more than 250 bird species can be seen there. Carp fishing is popular in the lake.
 * Atanasovsko lake – It is located to the North of Burgas. The water is 20–27.5% salty and this makes it very favorable for salt-production. Its northern side is connected to the Black Sea. The Burgas – Nesebar – Varna road passes through the lake. Due to the specific salt flora in the region more than 70% of all birds that can be seen in Bulgaria can be seen in the Atanasovo lake zone especially during the autumn migration. Part of the lake is natural reserve and are under restricted access.
 * Mandrensko lake – It is south of Burgas. Until 1934 it was salty lake but later its structure was changed and a dam was constructed here. Today it is not a salty lake. Four rivers get into the lake. Via Pontica – one of the largest bird migration ‘highways’ passes over the lake. On the side of the Mandrensko lake is located the Poda bird and sparrow watching zone.

Water and sand activities
In summer you can go surfing and kite-surfing in the bay. There are a few surf and sea sports schools, which you can find on the North Beach. You can also book diving.
 * St. Anastasia island (formerly known as Bolshevik island) is visible from any point from the Burgas beach. Boats to St. Anastasia island leave from the Bridge. Offered in July and August, leaving at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00.

Other sports and activities
Carting Speedway, 126 Stefan Stambolov Bul (Kolodruma), Working time: 11:00-20:30, Speedway - length: 320 m, width: 4 m.

You can do also do some extreme sports like paragliding or moto-paragliding. Courses and tandem-flights are offered as well. Sky Dog Fly Centre, 4 Troykata Sq., fl.2, office 8

Small companies offer a range of activities for tourists and for local people. One of them is PH QUADS which offer an amazing Quad Bike / ATV safari around the hills of Marinka - small village between Burgas and Sozopol with splendid nature.

Music
Burgas is making its way through the music scene with a few festivals that call international attention.

Cinema
In winter you can go to see a movie. All movies are subtitled in Bulgarian and rarely there are voiceovers so if the movie is in English, you won't have problems. There are few exceptions for children's movies. Cinema: Trakia cinema (6 Tzar Asen Str.)

Learn
Bourgas also has two universities and three colleges.

 * The building of the Burgas Free University (private) is in the city centre and is one of the modern city landmarks.
 * The Asen Zlatarov University main buildings are located at the west entrance of the city. Part of the university are:
 * The College of Tourism (in the north part of the Sea Garden, near the Park Hotel).
 * Medical College
 * Pedagogical College

Buy
Shopping area is in the center of the town. It consists of two main streets and a few more small ones. The prices are reasonable. Some of the shops offer local brands while others are international (Benetton, etc.)

Gold shops are pretty popular. Most of the gold jewellery is imported from Turkey.

Silver jewelry is offered on stands on the high street.

A few shopping malls are constructed in the city but the global crunch postponed some of them. The Burgas Plaza Mall is at the end of Izgrev living districts. To get there from the city centre, take bus 211 and get off at the last stop.

International chains like Billa, Carrefour and Metro can also be found in the city.

Eat
Burgas has an abundance of eating establishments.

There are many pizza places, pubs serving international food, Chinese restaurants. On the main streets there are kebabs, pancakes, hot dogs and hamburgers for about 2–4 лв.

In summer many open air restaurants and pubs pop up by the sea. The area with the largest number of seaside restaurants and pubs is called Kapanite and it is on the North Beach in the Sea Garden.

Drink
Burgas has many cafés and small bars. On the main streets you will bump into their chairs especially in summer.

Broadway and Silver Club are good places for a cocktail and modern dance and pop music.

In summer the Sea Garden is full of cafeterias and beer-places or small pubs. The sandy line is covered with night-bars and discos playing all kind of music.

Sleep
There are many new hotels in the city. Most of them offer BB for a reasonable price.

You can also stay in the suburb called Sarafovo. It has pretty seaside view and easy access to the city centre with public bus line 15 (in 20 min) and the airport (5 min). Sarafovo has numerous hotels. holiday apartments and guesthouses, as well as shops, restaurants and a serviced beach. It offers a good combination of peace and tranquility with easy access to the bustle and nightlife of the city centre. However keep in mind that the taxi to/from the Burgas city center may get a bit experience.

List of many means of accommodation in the city is offered by the Tourist Information Centre at the Burgas Municipality - 2- to 5-star hotels and shared rooms.

If you need something off the beaten track you can also try the private homestays. Especially in summer many old ladies or gentlemen offer accommodation in their houses. If you get off the train or the bus, you will spot their cardboard signs. Some language barriers exist as not all of them speak English. Usually they are hospitable and are a good equivalent to hostel accommodation. If you understand each other and have a good host, sometimes they will prepare a traditional breakfast.

Connect
Burgas and its resort strip have 5G from A1, Telenor and Vivacom. Wifi is widely available in public places.

Stay safe
Burgas is generally safe city. However some common sense guidelines should be kept in mind when you travel especially in summer.

In summer the pickpocketing is more common because a lot of pickpockets from the country come to get advantage of the tourists. Keep your money and purse. Do not leave your property unattended. Often beggars approach foreigners and ask for money. The best will be to pretend that you do not get what they want and walk away. If they keep on following you – get into a shop or sit inside a café to have a drink until they leave you alone. Alternatively if they still don't go, try to speak to a security guard in the shop, café or bank.

There are a number of scam-taxi drivers in summer. Double check the tariff when you get into a taxi.

When you exchange money, double check the rates, ask if there are any taxes and basically the best will be to ask a few times how much Bulgarian leva you will get for your foreign currency. The normal exchange rate for is 1.94 лв. You should be very desperate to exchange under that level, but never allow exchange rate under 1.85 лв.

Be aware of people approaching you on the street offering good exchange rates or anything else.

At night avoid speaking too loudly and avoid too dark areas especially in the Sea Garden.

Avoid conflicts with drunken people. In summer the Sea Garden and the beach are full of cafes and bars and people who drink sometimes way too much and are easy confronted. Stay away from cases like this.

Be aware of people offering you to taste cherries or other fruits in the street. It is not free and if you taste you will be physically pushed to buy an entire bucket, usually at a very high price. Ignore them and say no firmly.

Consulates

 * 🇷🇴 Romania

Nearby

 * Nesebar – A small town under the UNESCO World Heritage conservation program. It is extremely picturesque and attractive. There you can see the Old Metropolitan Church (4 A.D.) and amazing architectural details from the Byzantine epoch. It is located 40 km North of Burgas. Regular public bus lines run every 20 minutes from Burgas to Nesebar and Sunny Beach. The first bus leaves at 05:00 and the last at 23:00.
 * Sunny Beach – A large holiday complex just 1 km from Nesebar. In summer the two villages almost merge in one big party and holiday center. Sunny Beach is sometimes called the summer party capital. There are more than 200 hotels and thousands of clubs, bars and pubs. One of the most famous party places is Cacao Beach with guest DJs like Victor Calderone, or bands like UK's Ladytron.
 * Pomorie – 20 km north of Burgas. Buses to there run regularly from the central bus station. The Pomorie Thracian Tomb is located near the village of Pomorie. It is open for visitors only in summer.
 * Sozopol – 30 km south of Burgas. Famous for its ancient and renaissance buildings. Buses leave from South Bus Station. The first buses in the morning leave at 05:00 and the last bus for Sozopol is at 21:00.

Farther

 * Sofia – There is a night train (about 8 hr), which offers comfortable and modern sleep cabins. The train runs daily and leaves from Burgas after 22:00 (ask in train station for exact time). This is a convenient option if traveling with kids, as they can occupy the travel time with sleeping.
 * Istanbul is just 4–5 hr drive from Burgas (including the time on the Custom Formalities). There are many bus-companies offering excursions by bus or just transport to Istanbul and other cities in Turkey. The trip to Istanbul can be made in a day but an overnight is recommended as the city is very rich in culture and sights. Before heading to Istanbul check the visa formalities and take your passport. Depending on your nationality small entrance fee is paid upon entrance to Turkey.

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Burgenland

Burgenland is the most eastern state of Austria, sharing a border with Hungary. It's quite popular for the region around the Neusiedl Lake and its wine-growing areas.

Cities

 * – state capital
 * – birthplace of composer Franz Liszt
 * – birthplace of composer Franz Liszt
 * – birthplace of composer Franz Liszt
 * – birthplace of composer Franz Liszt
 * – birthplace of composer Franz Liszt
 * – birthplace of composer Franz Liszt
 * – birthplace of composer Franz Liszt

Understand
Burgenland is a very lengthy state. It is 166 km long from north to south, but much narrower from west to east, in one place only 5 km. It is divided into seven districts, but for this travel guide, it will first be divided it into larger regions, called Northern Burgenland, Mid Burgenland and Southern Burgenland. Those regions have better public transportation within them, as opposed to the very, very poor public transportation from north to south, which is mostly a bus which starts in Eisenstadt (Kismarton) twice a day.

Northern Burgenland is composed of Neusiedl am See (administrative center Neusiedl am See), Eisenstadt-Umgebung (Eisenstadt) and Mattersburg. Mid Burgenland is home to Oberpullendorf, while Southern Burgenland comprises Oberwart, Güssing and Jennersdorf,

The whole of Burgenland used to be Hungarian territory, but became part of Austria after World War I. Even today, a substantial Hungarian population lives in Burgenland (Őrvidék in Hungarian), especially in the northeastern parts.

Northern Burgenland is also the better developed part of the whole, since it is very near to Vienna and could profit from the economical updrift of this region after the World War II. The mid- and southern parts of Burgenland have poor infrastructure and economics.

In Jennersdorf, you will mostly find completely different weather (sunshine) situations than compared to the rest of Austria (rain). It is commonly thought by inhabitants that it is some sort of dependence of Italy, but this theory still lacks scientific acknowledgement.

Talk
The native language of Burgenland is German, though most people speak a very strong Austro-Bavarian dialect, especially the older generation. Understanding the dialect can be a challenge even for German native speakers.

Also widely spoken are English and to a lesser extent Hungarian (due to the proximity of the border). There are also minorities who speak (natively) Burgenland Croatian and Hungarian, and Romanies. Members of these minorities are almost always bilingual in German.

By plane
Most certainly, you will not come to Burgenland by plane. But to be complete, nearby international airports are in Vienna, Bratislava, Graz and Maribor.

If you happen to own your own sports plane, you will like (and may already know) that there is a small military and hobbyists' airport next to Güssing in Punitz, LOGG (123,20), which is usable throughout the year. For bigger planes you will need to consider Maribor.

By train
Regional lines pass through from Styria, and suburban trains from Vienna. Wiener Neustadt especially is a good train hub for northern Burgenland. If you want to go to Southern Burgenland, you might sometimes prefer the destination "Fürstenfeld" to Jennersdorf and then take the local bus to the desired village. There are many train stations in Burgenland, you can search on the ÖBB website for timetables.

By bus
Burgenland has a quite good bus network. Buses go hourly from Vienna's station Südbahnhof. Travelling time is about an hour, but it might vary because of the traffic situation. The capital Eisenstadt can be reached daily from each village in Burgenland by bus. The schedules differ on the weekends and national holidays. A one-way-ticket costs about €2 depending on where you want to go. Tickets to and from Vienna are much more expensive, but it's cheaper than going by train.

By bike
The most eastern state of Austria is a popular biking area. Generally, all kinds of bikes can be rented at the bus and train stations. Some cities use the system Nextbike, where you have to register yourself. The system tells where and where bikes are available.

By boat
Burgenland can be reached by boat from Hungary. The villages around Lake Neusiedl offer boat tours and public transport across the lake.

Lake
Neusiedl Lake - on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a cultural landscape. It is famous for its reeds, migratory birds, the rural architecture and the vineyards.

Castles
Originally called "The Land of four Castles" (Vierburgenland), most of them are now in Hungary. It is not that they moved there by themselves, but in the political confusion of this area, a lot of unification, reunification and division took place, and that's where things stand now: a land of castles (Burgenland) with only few of them. But still there are some which are worthwhile to visit.

The castles were built as a defence against the Osmanic and Magyar threat from the east. The "Road of Castles" (Schlösserstrasse) starts in mid-Burgenland and goes right down to the most southern place in eastern Styria. Don't be confused: the name of the castle is almost always the name of the corresponding village, minus "Burg" or "Schloss".

Ordered from north to south: In this small castle in Bernstein, which was owned by families like Batthyány and Almásy, you will find a small hotel, a restaurant and a nice garden, which is open to visitors. The castle is very ancient with big rooms and a knight's hall. (Hotel: phone: +43 (0) 3354 6382, mail: bergeralmasy@netway.at)
 * Schloss Halbturn 13th century
 * Schloss Esterhazy 15th century
 * Burg Forchtenstein 14th century
 * Burg Bernstein 13th century

A stronghold and knight's castle in Lockenhaus, with knight's saloon, frescos and a subterranean apsis hall. The knight's hall is regularly used for chamber music festivals and big stylish weddings. The hotel has ancient apartments, a wedding suite, a tavern and other features. (phone: Tel: +43 (0) 2616 2394 or +43 (0) 2616 2321, mail: burg.lockenhaus@wellcom.at)
 * Burg Lockenhaus 13th century

The Austrian Study Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution is here, as is the European Museum of Peace. In the village Stadtschlaining you will find a medieval heart, churches, and a synagogue. In the castle Burg Schlaining you will find remarkable medieval architecture, a knight's saloon, pomposity saloons and a chapel. (Castle: phone: +43 (0) 3355 2201-30, opening times Apr 11-Oct 31, Tu–Su 9AM–6PM, closed M)
 * Burg Schlaining 13th century

The oldest castle in Burgenland, built around 1157 on an extinct volcano, served as a defence castle against threats from the east. It features an ancestors gallery, cultural items of the renaissance and barock, a restaurant with atmospheric music events and an excellent vinotheque. In summer, the Burgspiele take place, which is open-air theater with the picturesque background of the castle itself. You can visit Burg Güssing with an elevator.
 * Burg Güssing 12th century

Theaters and plays

 * Seefestspiele Mörbisch
 * Opernfestspiele St. Margarethen
 * Burgspiele Güssing

Hot springs
There are many hot springs in southern Burgenland and south-eastern Styria, so watch out that you don't fall into one of the many thermal basins if you don't watch your step. The water for the thermae comes right out of the earth, heated by volcanic activity and is mostly around 36°C, enriched with minerals and very nice to relax in. There will also be offered common wellness services such as solarium, massages, drinks, mudbaths, sauna and others. Often enough there are opportunities to play golf, do horseriding, go bicycling or hiking, do sports and such.

The village you find the thermae in will contain a lot of expensive hotels and cheap hostels to spend your time. You should not think about staying outside the actual thermae village, because stretches of way between villages are rather long in Burgenland, and the public transportation infrastructure is, to say the least, poor.

Thermae in Burgenland with their primary targets are:
 * Bad Tatzmannsdorf A village more for elderly people (mostly on rehab)
 * Stegersbach For families with children, with golf links
 * Lutzmannsburg

Not in Burgenland, but in the area:
 * Loipersdorf Very nice for kids, with golf links

Eat
Before you start reading right away, think about yourself and your relation to food. Do you eat grasshoppers? Slugs? Do you dare every cook you meet for his local fashion and tradition? Well then, but you have been warned. You will notice that the following dishes just aren't the ones anyone would consider "kosher".

Sautanz
In Mid and Southern Burgenland, and also in some parts of Styria, a procedure called Sautanz - "pig dance" takes place. This is, when a hog is butchered. But well, it is not done in some industrial way of killing. It is a celebration, where all friends and neighbours of the respective peasant, who owns the hog, are invited. Usually, a professional butcher is organised, who does the actual filleting with some better parts of the pig as payment. As a first step, the hog is let out of its cage, then the peasant tries to catch it and set the slaughtering pistol (or sometimes, they use an axe for the same job). You will notice a loud and awful screaming of the hog, until it is caught and shot (or cut). What is called "dance" is the running around before it is killed - poor pig. Well then, you have that hog right there, bleeding. What happens next? And what has all this to do with food?

First of all, there will be a lot of blood. But this is not shed. No. It is collected in a bucket and cooked until it is coagulated, with fat, cream and spices. This will be later filled into the cleaned gut of the hog. This is the Blutwurst, or often just called Blunzn (pronounced: bloontsn). Sounds yummy? It really is, no matter how much you watch it being made.
 * Blutwurst, Blunz'n

Then, the fat of the hog is diced and cooked. The fat then starts separating from the tissue. The tissue is fried in the fat which was separated by cooking. The fried tissue itself, which looks like big brown bread crumbs is then called Grammeln (sg. Grammel), the fat itself, which turns white and hard as butter when it is cold, Schmalz. And when the Grammeln are left in the Schmalz, this will be another local speciality called Grammelschmalz. Schmalz is the fat used for much of the traditional cooking in this area.
 * Grammeln, Schmalz and Grammelschmalz

Together with all that, you will most likely be served a distilled transparent fluid called Schnaps, which has most likely also been made by the owner of the hog. It is made of distilled rotten fruit. You will rarely come to drink something as stiff like that, so don't miss it.
 * Schnaps

Of course, not all of the butchered hog is used at that occasion. Most of it is given to friends and neighbours and put into the fridge for the coming year.
 * Other products

Traditional cooking
Using the Grammeln and the Schmalz from the Sautanz, the older women will often bake Grammelpogatscherl with it, which is a very fat, salty and tasty little cookie. Ask for it.
 * Grammelpogatscherl

Garlic-sausage you could translate it. Ask for it. You must not miss this, and you won't get it like that anywhere else than in Southern Burgenland. Take it on your plate in a big chunk and eat it with generous bites together with bread and the wine served. You can also cut it into slices and put it on a piece of bread, but this just isn't the whole thing.
 * Knoblauchwurst, Knoflwurst

This is the Blutwurst from above roasted in a pan.
 * Blunz'ngröstl

This is a sausage which consists of different pieces of meat and jelly.
 * Presswurst, Sulz

Buschenschank
The thing which is called "Heuriger" in Vienna and Lower Austria is called Buschenschank ("bar in the bushes") in Southern Burgenland and South-Eastern Styria. This is where the peasants serve their own products without having to pay any gastronomy license fees. Drinks and food are extraordinarily cheap and tasty. You will get heurigen (this year's) wine and the products mentioned above, plus cheese and curd cheese made parfait.

You can order most of the products available served together on a plate, for one or more persons. This plate comes with additional sweet pepper, tomatoes, hot peppers, horseradish (called Kren) and bread. If you come to Burgenland in autumn, you are really bound to try this, it is an extraordinary culinaric experience you might never forget.

For drinking, you will be served white wine, red wine, Uhudler, Most or Sturm, the latter three is explained below at "Drinks", don't miss it!

When you decide to go to a Buschenschank, ask a resident where a good one takes place.

Wine
In Northern Burgenland, around Neusiedlersee, and in Southern Burgenland you will get exceptional good wine for no money. Try to visit some Buschenschank or some Winery and start trying and tasting right away, as the local Wineries will be happy to assist you in a professional degustation.

Uhudler
Being a special wine which must only be served in Southern Burgenland and the bordering styrian area, you will not find it anywhere else. It is drunk cold, and though its appearance has some resemblance with rosé, it tastes entirely different. It has the smack of berries, after the uncultivated grapes from which it is made. This wine is supposed to be drunk - pure or with soda - together with friends, in a warm autumn evening, in the open air, having a nice talk and laugh on a candle lit table. Most Buschenschanks will provide you with those prerequisites; you still need to bring the friends, though.

Most
This is an alcoholic beverage made of fermented fruit juice. It can be clear or clouded and can taste a little astringent. You can get drunk from it easily. Common fruits used for making Most are grape, apple and pear. It is similar to cider and perry. In wine making, Most precedes Sturm. One differentiates between Pressmost, the product of pressure applied to the fruit, and Seihmost, the liquid that naturally flows out of the fruit stacked in the press.

Sturm
A fermenting grape juice of high alcohol content, Sturm is the stage following Most. This beverage is only on sale for a few weeks in the winemaking regions of Austria and only during the season of wine-making as it cannot be preserved. If sold in bottles, it is not corked as the fermentation process of the sugar is still in process. It is opaque, and off-white to greenish in colour. Depending on the stage of fermentation the taste can be very sweet. It is deceptively refreshing, and has a surprising punch - more often than not it also delivers also a punch to your digestion.

Go next

 * Austria's capital, Vienna, is only an hour away from northern Burgenland.
 * Graz, the capital of Styria, is quite near to southern Burgenland.
 * Visit Western Hungary. Kőszeg and Sopron,-the two nicest towns of Hungary,-are walking distance from the state border.

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Burgess Hill

Burgess Hill is a town midway between Brighton and Crawley in West Sussex, England.

Get in
Burgess Hill railway station has a regular service on the London to Brighton line, as does Wivelsfield railway station (which also connects to the Lewes line), which serves the north end of the town. The London to Brighton line also connects the town with Gatwick Airport. There is also a bus service from Haywards Heath, Cuckfield, Brighton and other local towns and villages. To get to Burgess Hill by road, use the M23/A23 road and exit at the Hickstead junction. There are taxi ranks are outside Burgess Hill railway station and in the town centre.

Get around
Walking or possibly cycling is the best way to get around in this small town. Cycling may cause a problem however: Burgess Hill - as the name suggests - is rather hilly. There are also good local bus routes and taxis available, with a taxi rank outside the railway station. There are two railway stations in Burgess Hill, with Wivelsfield station slightly further north, and Burgess Hill station closer to the town centre. The Town Council runs a Tourist Information.

Do
Go walking around Burgess Hill. It has many parks and nature reserves on the outskirts and is surrounded by the beautiful Sussex scenery in all directions.

Visit the Triangle, a large leisure centre on the northwestern fringe of the town with easy access to the A23. It has both indoor and outdoor pools and whirlpools, flumes, and a pool intended solely for swimming.

Buy
Burgess Hill's main shopping area is The Market Place and is a small indoor shopping precinct featuring many well-known stores such as as well as many independent stores and cafes.
 * Waitrose
 * Boots
 * Wilkinson
 * WHSmith

The Martlets is Burgess Hill's second shopping area. The majority of the shops in the Martlets are independent shops.

There is also a large Tesco's supermarket about 30 min walk from the center of town or a short bus journey.

Eat
In the centre of the town are plenty of cafes and coffee houses, including Mooch@76, shown on the Channel 4 TV programme, Risking It All, and also a Costa Coffee. For takeaways, Burgess Hill has McDonalds, Uncle Sams, and KFC Outlets. There is also a selection of pizza takeaways, and a couple of Italian restaurants as well as Fish and Chip shops and Chinese and Indian restaurants. There is a Waitrose, a Lidl, and an Iceland supermarket (all in the town centre) and a large Tesco superstore on the southern outskirts of Burgess Hill.

Tim Ley, which serves Chinese food and fish and chips is probably the best bet for those on a budget, while still serving decent food with large portions.

Drink
There are a number of pubs and bars in Burgess Hill town centre, including , Jacobs Post, and are all within convenient walking distance from Burgess Hill railway station. These and others are popular places, especially with the younger crowd.

Other pubs, which cater to a more 'traditional' crowd include The Weald on Royal George Road and The Brewers Arms on London Road. The Cricketers West Street, For people seeking live music and a good atmosphere, there is The Kings Head on London Road, Wivlesfield railway station is next to The Watermill Inn, and a 15-minute walk from The Windmill. There are a couple of other pubs in the town too.

Connect
As of Feb 2023, Burgess Hill has 4G from EE, Three and Vodafone, and 5G from O2.

Go next

 * Brighton is a major seaside city and very easily accessible from the town, by train from both of the town's stations, by bus, or by car via the A23.
 * London - There are direct frequent trains to London Bridge and London Victoria stations.
 * Crawley is a major town and shopping area about 15 miles to the north.
 * Horsham is a picturesque historic town to the west.
 * Lewes is also an attractive historic town, a short drive to the south-east.

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Burgos (city)

Burgos is a city of about 176,000 people (2018) in the heart of the Burgos (province) Province, in Castile and Leon, Spain. Burgos is best known for its cathedral, that forms part of its UNESCO World Heritage designation, and for being a town on the French Route in the Way of St. James. It is most commonly associated with the medieval hero El Cid, who was born near Burgos and buried in the cathedral. Also it has an interesting old quarter, some ancient religious buildings, a lot of green parks, and Museum of Human Evolution.

Understand
It is on the Castile Plateau and its average altitude is 856 m.

Get in
Burgos is 240 km north of Madrid and 160 km south of Bilbao and Santander.

By plane

Major airports near Burgos are Madrid (240 km), Bilbao (160 km), Santander (160 km) and Valladolid (125 km). There are several connections by train or bus between these cities and Burgos. If you are arriving from Madrid you can take a bus in the Intercambiador of Avenida de America or a train in Chamartin railway station. The trip takes less than 3 hr.

By train
Burgos has high speed connections with Barcelona, Bilbao, Hendaya, Gijón, Madrid, and Vigo. Also, it has connections with other cities like Salamanca, León, Vitoria, San Sebastián and international cities such as Lisbon, Coimbra, and Paris.

By bus
Burgos is well-connected by bus to many other cities in northern Spain, and taking the bus is often faster than taking the train. The bus station is in the centre of the city, next to Plaza Vega in Calle Miranda No. 4-6, Tel. +34 947 265565. You can download schedules of national and international services. Taking a bus is the best option if you want to travel to Madrid. There are several coaches during the day and the trip takes 2 hr 45 min. The company that travels to Madrid is Alsa.

By car
Burgos is between the centre and the north of Spain. Several roads cross the city and it's easy to arrive in Burgos by car.

 * From Santander take Rte N623 and 627 or Hwy A231 and A67.
 * From Madrid take Hwy A1.
 * From Zaragoza and Cataluña take Hwy AP68. At Miranda de Ebro take Hwy AP1.
 * From Portugal and Valladolid take Hwy A62.
 * From France and the Basque Country take Hwy AP1.
 * From Galicia and Leon take Hwy A231.

There are car rental facilities in the city.

Distances to Burgos: Madrid 240 km, Bilbao 156 km, Santander 154 km, Valladolid 125 km.

Get around
Walking is the best option to visit the main attractions of the city, but there are some places of interest you can take public transportation or rent a bike to get there.

By bicycle
Bicycle is a good option for visiting all attractions of the city. Burgos has a very good bicycle lane that connects several points of the town. Also there is a bicibur public rental service for bikes. The terrain is relatively flat, and riding along the rivers or in Fuentes Blancas is an easy way to see the sights.

By bus
Burgos has an extensive system of city buses, which you can ride for just 85 cents. You can buy the ticket on board.

By taxi
Official taxis are white, and have a reddish stripe on the front door. The tariff is displayed on top of the car (a 1 during daytime, a 2 at night, which become 2 and 3 on holidays such as Christmas Eve). You can take taxis from the taxi ranks all around the city, also you can call in advance +34 947 277777 or +34 947 481010.

By car
Transportation by private car in Burgos is not difficult. Although looking for a place to park in the city centre can be very time consuming unless you park in private car parks.

See

 * There is a as well.
 * You can also see the Saint Mary's arch near it - free entry. Not very far away you will find lots of churches, like, or . You can also visit , which was the residence of the Catholic Kings in Castille. The  is also a good place to visit in Burgos.
 * Visit the a short walk above the town with extensive views. The castle ruins are free to visit. It was destroyed by the French military during Spanish war of Independence.

Do

 * Walk around the and garden. It was used as a summer house by Spanish dictator Franco.
 * Football: Burgos CF play soccer in Segunda División, the second tier. Their home ground Estadio El Plantío (capacity 12,600) is 1 km east of city centre.

Buy
Tourist souvenirs repeating to the Camino de Santiago area available to buy. Vacuum packed ham, Morcilla de Burgos (blood sausage), and local cheese.

Go next
Spain's extensive bus system makes it easy to take day trips from Burgos to other northern Spanish cities. Fun trips include Bilbao, Santander, Soria, Logrono, Madrid, Valladolid, and San Sebastian.

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Burgos

There's more than one place called Burgos:

Spain

 * Burgos (province) - a province in Castile and Leon in Spain
 * Burgos (city) - the province's capital city

Philippines

 * Burgos - the most northwestern town on the island of Luzon, in the province of Ilocos Norte

Italy

 * Burgos - village of Sardinia in the province of Sassari, in the historic region of Goceano

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Buriram

Buriram (บุรีรัมย์) is a city in Isaan, about 410 km from Bangkok.

Understand
Buriram translates as "city of happiness". It is a fairly nondescript town in Thailand's less well-visited northeast. Buriram makes a suitable base for exploring the many ancient sandstone Khmer sanctuaries and temples that are scattered around the surrounding area.

There also are other remnants of the Khmer civilization, including pottery kiln sites, which date back to the 10th-13th centuries, and traces of ancient quarrying. Buriram's archaeological heritage also stretches further back with ancient pre-Angkorian ruins from the Dvaravati period.

By car
From Bangkok, take Hwy 1 (Phahon Yothin Rd) to Saraburi, then turn right onto Hwy 2 (Mittraphap Rd). Turn right onto Hwy 24 (Chok Chai-Det Udom Rd) passing Nong Ki, Nang Rong, then turn left onto Hwy 218 to Buriram. The total distance is about 410 km. Or, from Korat, take Hwy 226 passing Chakkarat Huai Thalaeng–Lam Plai Mat. The total distance is 384 km.

By bus
The Transport Company Ltd. provides daily ordinary and air conditioned buses from Bangkok to Buriram. The buses leave the Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak or Mo Chit 2). For more information, call Tel. +66 2 9361880, +66 2 9360657, +66 2 9360667, +66 2 9362852. Buriram Bus Terminal Tel. +66 44 612534, +66 44 651081.

An alternative and more convenient way to travel to Buriram is by taking the air-con bus from Nakornchai Air bus company. Their terminal is just opposite Mo Chit 2 and the fare is 340 baht.

By train
There are rapid, express, and ordinary trains from Bangkok–Ubon Ratchathani, Bangkok–Surin, and Korat–Ubon Ratchathani, all of which run through Buriram. State Railway of Thailand has online timetables and ticket booking, its call centre can be reached on 1690, +66 2 2204334, +66 2 2204444.

By plane
Nok Air has flights to Buriram (BFV) from Bangkok Don Mueang Airport (DMK) on W F Su, with returns on the same days. Thai Airways has no direct flights to Buriram. Visitors must fly to Khon Kaen and catch a bus to Buriram, about 200 km. For details, contact Thai Airways at Tel. 1566, +66 2 3561111, +66 2 2800060.

Get around

The Buriram Songthaew System (BSS) provides public transportation for the city. There are two lines: Line 1 (Buriram Municipality Market-Khao Kradong Forest Park Line), and Line 2 (Ban Bua Line). Both lines are colored pink.

Ride-hailing app Grab is available with both cars and motorbikes.

You can rent motorbikes (300b /24hrs) at Paddock Sports Bar at 47 26 Thani Alley, a five minute walk from Buriram’s downtown bus station. The place opens at 2pm.

Do

 * Buddha's Footprint Homage–paying Fair (งานนมัสการรอยพระพุทธบาทจำลอง): The event takes place at Khao Kradong, Mueang District, on the full moon of the 3rd lunar month. Locals visit Khao Kradong to pay homage to a replica of the Buddha's footprint and the Phra Suphattharabophit image whilst enjoying the big celebration.
 * Buddha's Footprint Homage–paying Fair (งานนมัสการรอยพระพุทธบาทจำลอง): The event takes place at Khao Kradong, Mueang District, on the full moon of the 3rd lunar month. Locals visit Khao Kradong to pay homage to a replica of the Buddha's footprint and the Phra Suphattharabophit image whilst enjoying the big celebration.
 * Buddha's Footprint Homage–paying Fair (งานนมัสการรอยพระพุทธบาทจำลอง): The event takes place at Khao Kradong, Mueang District, on the full moon of the 3rd lunar month. Locals visit Khao Kradong to pay homage to a replica of the Buddha's footprint and the Phra Suphattharabophit image whilst enjoying the big celebration.

Buy

There are many shopping malls in Buriram, such as Big C, Makro, Home Pro, Tesco Lotus, and Taweekit, the local shopping mall of Buriram Province.

Medical Facilities

Buriram has adequate medical facilities:
 * Buriram General Hospital has 750 patient beds
 * Thesaban Mueang Buriram Health Center
 * 66 clinics

Go next

 * Khao Yai National Park
 * Nakhon Ratchasima
 * Phimai
 * Surin
 * Ubon Ratchathani
 * Nang Rong

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