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Lithuanian phrasebook

Lithuanian (lietuvių kalba) is the official language of Lithuania and is spoken by about 4 million native speakers. The language belongs to the Baltic branch of the Indo-European family. Researchers of Indo-European languages say Lithuanian is the most archaic of all the living Indo-European tongues. In this respect it compares to the earliest Indo-European texts written 2500-3000 years ago. The Commission of the Lithuanian Language is the official regulating organization of the language.

Stress
Stress in Lithuanian is not fixed; the stress can fall almost anywhere on any word. If you are even seriously considering to study the language Intensively, the best way to learn the language is do it word by word. Also, Lithuanians themselves stress differently, based on region. When speaking Lithuanian, you won't know which word to stress, but you will still be understood, even if you get it wrong.

Vowels
In the Lithuanian vowels, you shall find both long and short vowel sounds.

 * A a : (Short) Like “u” in “but”, (long) like “a” in “car”
 * Ą ą : Same as Lithuanian “a”, (short) like “u” in “but”, (long) like “a” in “car”
 * E e : (Short) Like “a” in “sat”, (long) like “a” in “amber”
 * Ę ę : Same as Lithuanian “e”, like “a” in “sat”
 * Ė ė : Like “e” in “bed”, but longer / more like “e” in German “mehr”
 * I i : Like “i” in “sit”
 * Į į : Like “ee” in “feet”
 * Y y : Same as Lithuanian “į”, like “ee” in “keep”
 * O o : Like “aw” in “paw”
 * U u : Like “u” in “put”
 * Ų ų : (Long only) Like “oo” in “pool”
 * Ū ū : Same as Lithuanian “ų”, (long only) like “oo” in “pool”

Consonants

 * B b : Like "b" in "bat".
 * C c : Like "ts" in "cats".
 * Č č : Like "ch" in "cheese".
 * D d : Like "d" in "dad".
 * F f : Like "f" in "food".
 * G g : Like "g" in "good".
 * H h : Like "h" in "hat".
 * J j : Like "y" in "you".
 * K k : Like "k" in "keep".
 * L l : Like "l" in "look".
 * M m : Like "m" in "mud".
 * N n : Like "n" in "no".
 * P p : Like "p" in "pat".
 * R r : Like "r" in "run" but trilled.
 * S s : Like "s" in "sat".
 * Š š : Like "sh" in "sheet".
 * T t : Like "t" in "top".
 * V v : Like "v" in "very".
 * Z z : Like "z" in "zebra".
 * Ž ž : Like "s" in "treasure".

Common digraphs

 * ai : (Short) Like "i" in "kite", (long) like "y" in "Kyle", or "ay" in "play"
 * aia : Like "ay" in "stay"
 * au : (Short) Like "ou" in "house", (long) like "ow" in "scowl".
 * ei : Like "i" in "lite" or "ay" in "play"
 * ia : Like 'ia' in "Lydia"
 * ie : Like "ia" in the Spanish word "fria"
 * io : Like "io" in "Ohio"
 * ių : Like "ew" in "few".
 * ui : Like "wee" in "week"
 * uo : Like "wa" in "water".
 * ch : Like "ck" in "brick".
 * dz : Like "ds" in "roads".
 * dž : Like "j" in "jump".
 * ny : like "ny" in "canyon".

Basics

 * Hi. : Labas. (LAH-bahs)
 * Hello. (informal) : Sveikas / Sveika (for a female). (SVAY-kahs/ svay-KAH)
 * How are you? : Kaip gyvuojate? (Kayp gee-VAW-yah-ta?)
 * Fine, thank you. : Ačiū, gerai. (AH-choo, gah-RAI)
 * What is your name? : Koks jūsų vardas? (Cocks YOO-soo VAHR-dahs?)
 * My name is ______ . : Mano vardas yra ______ . (MAH-naw VAHR-dahs EE-rah _____ .)
 * Pleased to meet you. : Malonu. (mah-LAW-noo)
 * Please. : Prašau. (prah-SHOW)
 * Thank you. : Ačiū. (AH-choo)
 * You're welcome. : Prašau. (prah-SHAOO)
 * Yes. : Taip. (Tayp)
 * No. : Ne. (nah)
 * Excuse me. (getting attention) : Atsiprašau. (aht-sih-prah-SHAOO)
 * Excuse me. (begging pardon) : Atleiskite. (ah-TLAIS-kee-tah)
 * I'm sorry. : Atleiskite. (ah-TLAIS-kee-ta)
 * Goodbye : Sudie. (soo-DYAH) / Iki (ee-KIH)
 * I can't speak Lithuanian [well]. : Nekalbu [laisvai] lietuviškai. (NA-kahl-buh [lays-VAI] Lyeh-TUH-vihsh-kai)
 * Do you speak English? : Ar kalbate angliškai? (ahr KAHL-bah-ta AHN-glihsh-kai?)
 * Is there someone here who speaks English? : Ar kas nors čia kalba angliškai? (ahr kahs nawrs chyah KAHL-bah AHN-glihsh-kai?)
 * Help! : Gelbėkite! (GAHL-beh-kih-ta!)
 * Look out! : Atsargiai! (AHT-sahr-gai!)
 * Good morning. : Labas rytas. (LAH-bahs REE-tahs)
 * Good evening. : Labas vakaras. (LAH-bahs VAH-kah-rahs)
 * Good night. : Labos nakties. (LAH-bohs NAHK-tyehs) / Labanaktis (LAH-bah-nahk-tees)
 * I don't understand. : Nesuprantu. (NEH-suh-prahn-too)
 * Where is the toilet? : Kur yra tualetas? (Kuhr EE-rah TWAH-la-tahs?)

Problems

 * Leave me alone. : Eik šalin. (EH-eek SHAH-leen)
 * Don't touch me! : Nelieskite manęs! (neh-LYEHS-kee-teh MAH-nas)
 * I'll call the police. : Aš iškviesiu policiją. (ahsh eesh-KVYEH-syoo paw-LIH-tsyah)
 * Police! : Policija! (paw-LIH-tsyah)
 * Stop! Thief! : Stabdykite vagį! (stahb-DEE-kee-teh VAH-gee)
 * I need your help. : Man reikia jūsų pagalbos. (mahn REY-kyah YOO-soo pah-GAHL-bohs)
 * It's an urgent need for help, emergency : Skubiai reikia pagalbos, rimtas atvejis. (skoo-BYAHEE REY-kyah pah-GAHL-bohs, REEM-tahs AHT-veh-ees)
 * I'm lost. : Aš pasiklydau. (ahsh pah-see-KLEE-dow)
 * I lost my bag. : Aš pamečiau savo rankinę. (ahsh pah-MEH-chyah-oo SAH-voh RAHN-kee-nehh)
 * I lost my wallet. : Aš pamečiau savo piniginę. (ahsh pah-MEH-chyah-oo pee-NEE-gee-nehh)
 * I'm sick. : Man bloga. (mahn BLAW-gah)
 * I've been injured. : Mane sužeidė. (MAH-neh)
 * I need a doctor. : Man reikia daktaro pagalbos. (mahn REY-kyah dahk-TAH-roh pah-GAHL-bohs)
 * Can I use your phone? : Ar galėčiau pasinaudoti jūsų telefonu? (ahr gah-LEH-chyah-oo pah-see-NOW-daw-tee YOO-soo teh-leh-FAW-noo?)

Numbers

 * 0 : nulis (NOO-lihs)
 * 1 : vienas (VYEH-nahs)
 * 2 : du (doo)
 * 3 : trys (trihs)
 * 4 : keturi (kah-too-RIH)
 * 5 : penki (pahn-KIH)
 * 6 : šeši (shah-SHIH)
 * 7 : septyni (sahp-tee-NIH)
 * 8 : aštuoni (ahsh-tow-NIH)
 * 9 : devyni (dah-vih-NIH)
 * 10 : dešimt (DAH-shihmt)
 * 11 : Vienuolika (VYEH-naw-lih-kah)
 * 12 : Dvylika (DVIH-lih-kah)
 * 13 : Trylika (TRIH-lih-kah)
 * 14 : Keturiolika (KAH-tuh-ryoh-lih-kah)
 * 15 : Penkiolika (pan-KYOH-lee-kah)
 * 16 : Šešiolika (SHAH-shyoh-lee-kah)
 * 17 : Septyniolika (sap-TEE-nyoh-lee-kah)
 * 18 : Aštuoniolika (ahsh-TOW-nyoh-lee-kah)
 * 19 : Devyniolika (da-VEE-nyoh-lee-kah)
 * 20 : Dvidešimt (DVIH-dah-shihmt)
 * 21 : Dvidešimt vienas (DVIH-dah-shihmt VYEH-nahs)
 * 30 : Trisdešimt (TRIHS-dah-shihmt)
 * 40 : Keturiasdešimt (KAH-toor-ryahs-deh-shihmt)
 * 50 : Penkiasdešimt (PAHN-kyahs-deh-shihmt)
 * 60 : Šešiasdešimt (SHAH-shyahs-deh-shihmt)
 * 70 : Septyniasdešimt (sahp-TEE-nyahs-deh-shihmt)
 * 80 : Aštuoniasdešimt (ahsh-TWOH-nyahs-deh-shihmt)
 * 90 : Devyniasdešimt (dah-VEE-nyahs-deh-shihmt)
 * 100 : Šimtas (SHIHM-tahs)
 * 200 : Du simtai (Doo SHIHM-tai)
 * 300 : Trys šimtai (trihs SHIHM-tai)
 * 400 : Keturi šimtai (KEH-too-rih SHIHM-tai)
 * 500 : Penki šimtai (PAN-kih SHIHM-tai)
 * 600 : Šeši šimtai (SHAH-shih SHIHM-tai)
 * 700 : Septyni šimtai (SEHP-tee-nih SHIHM-tai)
 * 800 : Aštuoni šimtai (AHSH-tow-nih SHIHM-tai)
 * 900 : Devyni šimtai (DEH-vee-nih SHIHM-tai)
 * 1000 : Tūkstantis (TOOKS-tahn-tihs)
 * 5000 : Penkių tūkstančių (PEHN-kyoo TOOKS-tahn-chyoo)
 * 10,000 : Dešimt tūkstančių (DEH-shimt TOOKS-tahn-chyoo)
 * 100,000 : Šimtas tūkstančių (shimt-tahs TOOKS-tahn-chyoo)
 * 1,000,000 : vienas milijonas (VYEH-nahs MIH-lyoh-nahs)

Note: the endings of the numbers might change according to the gender and the grammar case, for example:

 * Four boys. : Keturi berniukai. (ka-TOO-rih bar-NEW-kai)
 * Four daughters. : Keturios dukros. (ka-TOO-ryaws DOO-kraws)
 * Mother had four daughters. : Mama turėjo keturias dukras. (MAH-mah too-REHH-yaw ka-TOO-ryahs DOO-krahs)

Time

 * now : dabar (dah-BAHR)
 * later : vėliau (veh-LYOW)
 * earlier : anksčiau (anksheeu)
 * before : prieš tai (pryehsh tai)
 * after : po (poh)
 * in the morning : ryte (REE-teh)
 * in the afternoon : po pietų / dieną (paw PYEH-too/ DYEH-nah)
 * in the evening : vakare (vah-kah-RAH)
 * at night : naktį (nahk-TEE)
 * always : visada (vee-sa-da)
 * never : niekada (nee-e-kada)

Clock time

 * What time is it? : Kiek dabar laiko? (kyehk dah-bahr LAI-koh?)
 * It's.....o'clock. : Dabar.....valanda (DAH-bahr,vah-lahn-DAH)
 * one o'clock AM : pirma valanda nakties (PIHR-mah vah-lahn-DAH NAHK-tyehs)
 * two o'clock AM : antra valanda nakties (AHN-trah vah-lahn-DAH NAHK-tyehs)
 * noon : vidurdienis (vih-DOOR-dyeh-nihs)
 * one o'clock PM : pirma valanda dienos / pirma po pietų (PIHR-mah vah-lahn-DAH DYEH-nohs/PIHR-mah poh PYEH-too)
 * two o'clock PM : antra valanda dienos / antra po pietų (AHN-trah vah-lahn-DAH DYEH-nohs/ AHN-trah )
 * midnight : vidurnaktis (vihr-DOOR-nahk-tihs)

Duration

 * _____ minute(s) : _____ minutė(s) (mih-NOO-tehh(s))
 * _____ hour(s) : _____ valanda(-os) (vah-lahn-DAH(-ohs))
 * _____ day(s) : _____ diena(-os) (dyeh-NAH(-ohs))
 * _____ week(s) : _____ savaitė(s) (sah-VAIH-tehh(s))
 * _____ month(s) : _____ mėnuo (mėnesiai) (MEHH-nwoh (MEHH-nah-syah-ih))
 * _____ year(s) : _____ metai (MAH-taih)

Days

 * day : diena (DYEH-nah)
 * night : naktis (nahk-TIHS)
 * morning : rytas (REE-tahs)
 * afternoon : popietė (PAW-pyeh-tehh)
 * noon : vidurnaktis (vih-DOOR-nahk-TIHS)
 * today : šiandien (shahn-DYEHN)
 * tonight : šį vakarą (shee VAH-kah-ruh)
 * yesterday : vakar (VAH-kahr)
 * tomorrow : rytoj (ree-TOY)
 * this week : šią savaitę (shah sah-VAI-tah)
 * last week : pereitą savaitę (PAH-ray-tah sah-VAI-tah)
 * next week : ateinančią savaitę (ah-TAY-nahn-chah sah-VAI-tah)

 * Monday : pirmadienis (pihr-MAH-dyeh-nihs)
 * Tuesday : antradienis (ahn-TRAH-dyeh-nihs)
 * Wednesday : trečiadienis (trah-CHYAH-dyeh-nihs)
 * Thursday : ketvirtadienis (kat-vihr-TAH-dyeh-nihs)
 * Friday : penktadienis (pank-TAH-dyeh-nihs)
 * Saturday : šeštadienis (shahsh-TAH-dyeh-nihs)
 * Sunday : sekmadienis (sak-MAH-dyeh-nihs)

Months

 * January : sausis (SOW-sihs)
 * February : vasaris (vah-SAH-rihs)
 * March : kovas (KAW-vahs)
 * April : balandis (bah-LAHN-dihs)
 * May : gegužė (geh-GOO-zheh)
 * June : birželis (bihr-ZHEH-lihs)
 * July : liepa (LYEH-pah)
 * August : rugpjūtis (roog-PYOO-tihs)
 * September : rugsėjis (roog-SEH-yihs)
 * October : spalis (SPAH-lihs)
 * November : lapkritis (LAHP-krih-tihs)
 * December : gruodis (groo-WAH-dihs)

Writing time and date
For instance: Half past two. - Pusė trijų. (Half (un)til three.) (PU-sehh TRIH-you)
 * half past ... : pusė (followed by the NEXT hour, as if "half til ...") (PU-sehh)
 * a quarter past ... : penkiolika po (15 minutes past) (PAHN-kyoh-lih-kah poh)
 * a quarter to ... : be penkiolikos (15 minutes to) (bah PAHN-kyoh-lih-kohs)

Seasons

 * summer : vasara (VAH-sah-rah)
 * autumn : ruduo (roo-DWAH)
 * winter : žiema (ZHYEH-mah)
 * spring : pavasaris (pah-VAH-sah-rihs)

Colours

 * black : juoda (YWOH-dah)
 * white : balta (BAHL-tah)
 * gray : pilka (PIHL-kah)
 * red : raudona (row-DAW-nah)
 * blue : mėlyna (MEHH-lee-nah)
 * yellow : geltona (gahl-TAW-nah)
 * green : žalia (ZHAH-lyah)
 * orange : oranžinė (aw-rahn-ZHEE-nehh)
 * purple : violetinė (vyaw-leh-TIH-nehh)
 * brown : ruda (ROO-dah)
 * pink : rausvas (ROWS-vahs)

Transportation

 * car : automobilis/mašina (OW-toh-maw-bih-lihs/MAH-shih-nah)
 * taxi : taksi (TAHK-sih)
 * van : furgonas (FOOR-gaw-nahs)
 * bus : autobusas (ow-TAW-buh-sahs)
 * truck : sunkvežimis (my-nih-KAH-vih-mahs)
 * bicycle : dviratis (DVIH-rah-tihs)
 * motorcycle : motociklas (maw-taw-TSIH-klahs)
 * trolleybus : troleibusas (traw-LAY-boo-sahs)
 * tram : tramvajus (TRAHM-vai-oos)
 * train : traukinys (trow-kih-NEES)
 * ship : laivas (LAI-vahs)
 * boat : valtis (VAHL-tihs)
 * ferry : keltas (KEHL-tahs)
 * airplane : lėktuvas (lehk-TOO-vahs)
 * helicopter : Sraigtasparnis (sraig-tahs-PAHR-nihs)

Buying Tickets

 * Where can I buy tickets? : Kur galiu nusipirkti bilietus? (koor gah-LYOO noo-sih-PIHRK-tih BIH-lyeh-toos?)
 * I want to travel to... : Noriu keliauti į ... (NOH-ryoo keh-LYAH-oo-tih ee)
 * Do I need to book/make a reservation? : Ar man reikia užsisakyti / padaryti rezervaciją? (ahr mahn ray-KYAH oozh-see-sah-KEE-tih/pah-dah-REE-tih reh-zehr-vah-TSYAH?)
 * Are the tickets sold out? : Bilietai išparduoti? (bee-LYEH-tai eesh-pahr-DWOH-tih)
 * Any tickets available? : Bet bilietus galima? (beht bee-LYEH-toos gah-LEE-mah?)
 * I'd like to book/reserve a seat to... : Norėčiau užsakyti/rezervuoti vietą ... (noh-REH-chyow uhzh-SAH-kee-tih/reh-zehr-VOW-tih VYEH-tah...)
 * I'd like (a)... : Norėčiau ... (noh-REH-chyah-oo...)
 * ...one-way ticket. : ...į vieną pusę bilietas. (ee VYEH-nah POO-seh BIH-lyeh-tahs)
 * ...return ticket. : ...grįžimo bilietą. (GREE-zhih-moh BIH-lyeh-tah)
 * ...two tickets. : ...du bilietai. (doo BIH-lyeh-tai)
 * ...1st. class ticket. : ...pirmos klasės bilietas. (PIHR-mohs KLAH-sehs BIH-lyeh-tahs)
 * ...2nd. class ticket. : ...antros klasės bilietas. (AHN-trohs KLAH-sehs BIH-lyeh-tahs)

Bus and train

 * How much is a ticket to _____? : Kiek kainuoja bilietas iki _____? (kyek kai-NWAH-yah BIH-lyeh-tahs IH-kih?)
 * One ticket to _____, please. : Prašau vieną bilietą į _____. (prah-SHOW VYEH-nahh BIH-lyeh-tahh ee)
 * Where does this train/bus go? : Kur važiuoja šitas traukinys/autobusas? (koor vah-ZhEE-woh-yah SHIH-tahs trow-kih-NEES/ow-TAW-boo-sahs?)
 * Where is the train/bus to _____? : Kur yra traukinys/autobusas, važiuojantis į _____? (koor EE-rah trow-kih-NEES/ow-TAW-boo-sahs, vah-zhee-ow-YAHN-tihs ih?)
 * Does this train/bus stop in _____? : Ar šitas traukinys/autobusas stoja _____? (ahr SHIH-tahs trow-kih-NEES/OW-toh-buh-saws STOH-ia....?)
 * When does the train/bus for _____ leave? : Kada išvyksta traukinys/autobusas į _____? (kah-DAH AISH-veeks-tah trow-KIH-nees/OW-toh-buh-saws ih...?)
 * When will this train/bus arrive in _____? : Kada šitas traukinys/autobusas atvyks į _____? (kah-DAH SHIH-tahs trow-KIH-nees/OW-toh-buh-sahs AHT-veeks ih...)

 * NOTE : Please note: in bigger cities there are also buses running by electricity, called "troleibusas". Same rules as for regular buses apply, but you need a separate ticket.

Directions

 * How do I get to _____ ? : Kaip nuvykti iki _____ ? (kaip noo-VEEK-tih EE-kih...?)
 * ...the train station? : ...traukinių stoties? (trow-KIH-new STOH-tyehs?)
 * ...the bus station? : ...autobusų stoties? (ow-toh-BOO-soo STOH-tyehs?)
 * ...the airport? : ...aerouosto? (ah-eh-ROW-ohs-toh?)
 * ...downtown? : ...miesto centro? (MYEHS-toh TSEHN-troh?)
 * ...the youth hostel? : ...jaunimo viešbutis? (YOW-nih-noh VYEHSH-boo-tihs?)
 * ...the _____ hotel? : ... _____ viešbučio? (VYEHSH-boo-chaw?)
 * ...the American/British/Australian consulate? : ...Didžiosios Amerikos/Britanijos/Australijos konsulato? (DIH-jyoh-syohs ah-MEH-rih-kohs/brih-TAH-nyohs/ows-TRAH-lyohs kohn-SOO-lah-toh?)
 * Where are there a lot of... : Kur yra daug... (koor EE-rah dowg)
 * ...hotels? : ...viešbučių? (VYEHSH-boo-chyoo?)
 * ...restaurants? : ...restoranų? (REHS-toh-rah-noo)
 * ...bars? : ...barų? (BAH-roo)
 * ...sites to see? : ...lankytinų vietų? (lahn-KEE-tih-noo VYEH-too)
 * Can you show me on the map? : Ar galite man parodyti žemėlapyje? (ahr GAH-lih-teh mahn PAH-roh-dih-tee zheh-meh-LAH-pyeh?)
 * street : gatvė (GAHT-veh)
 * Turn left. : pasukite į kairę. (pah-soo-KIH-teh ee KAI-reh)
 * Turn right. : pasukite į dešinę. (pah-soo-KIH-teh ee deh-SHIH-neh)
 * left : kairė (KAI-reh)
 * right : dešinė (DEH-shih-neh)
 * straight ahead : tiesiai (TYEH-syah-ih)
 * towards the _____ : link _____ (lihnk)
 * past the _____ : pro _____ (proh)
 * before the _____ : prieš _____ (pryehsh)
 * Watch for the _____. : ieškokite _____. (IESH-koh-kih-teh)
 * intersection : sankirta (sahn-KIHR-tah)
 * north : šiaurė (SHYAH-oo-reh)
 * south : pietūs (PYEH-toos)
 * east : rytai (RIH-tai)
 * west : vakarai (vah-KAH-rai)
 * uphill : į kalvą / aukštyn (ee KAHL-vah/OWKSH-tihn)
 * downhill : nuo kalvos / žemyn (nwoh KAHL-vohs/ZHEH-meen)

Taxi

 * Taxi! : Taksi! (TAHK-sih!)
 * Take me to _____, please. : Nuvežkite mane į _____, prašau. (noo-vehzh-KIH-teh MAH-neh ee____, prah-SHAOO)
 * How much does it cost to get to _____? : Kiek kainuoja kelionė iki_____? (kyehk KAI-nwoh-yah KEH-lyoh-nehh EE-kih___?)
 * Take me there, please. : Nuvežkite mane ten, prašau (noo-vehzh-KIH-teh MAH-neh tehn, prah-SHAOO)

''Please note: In bigger Lithuanian cities there are so called "route-taxis" or "micro-buses" going in, they will stop to take you from the street if you raise your hand. The price is the same wherever you go, it is a lot cheaper than going by taxi and a little more expensive than travelling by bus. The disadvantage for non-Lithuanian speakers is that you have to tell the driver where you want to get off just before the stop.''

Lodging

 * Do you have any rooms available? : Ar turite laisvų kambarių? (ahr too-REE-teh LAIS-voo kahm-BAH-ryoo?)
 * How much is a room for one person/two people? : Kui Kiek kainuoja kambarys vienam/dviems? (kwee kayk kai-NOO-wah kahm-BAH-rihs VYEH-nahm/dvyehms?)
 * Does the room come with... : Ar kambaryje yra... (ahr kahm-BAH-rih-yeh IH-rah...)
 * ...bedsheets? : ...paklodės? (pah-KLOH-dehs?)
 * ...a bathroom? : ...vonios kambarys? (VOH-nyohs kahm-BAH-rihs?)
 * ...a telephone? : ...telefonas? (teh-leh-FOH-nahs?)
 * ...a TV? : ...televizorius? (teh-leh-vih-ZOH-ryoos?)
 * May I see the room first? : Ar galėčiau pirmiau pamatyti kambarį? (ahr geh-LEHH-chyah-oo PIHR-myah-oo pah-mah-TEE-tih kahm-BAH-ree?)
 * Do you have anything quieter? : Ar turite ką nors tylesnio? (ahr too-RIH-teh kaa nohrs tee-LEHS-nyoh?)
 * ...bigger? : ...didesnio? (dih-DEHS-nyoh?)
 * ...cleaner? : ...švaresnio? (shvah-RAS-nyoh?)
 * ...cheaper? : ...pigesnio? (pih-GAS-nyoh?)
 * OK, I'll take it. : Gerai, mes paimsimę šitą (GA-rai, mas pah-ihm-SIH-meh SHIH-tahh)
 * I will stay for _____ night(s). : Mes apsistosime_____naktį (mas ahpsihs-TOH-sih-meh___NAHK-tee) (if one)/naktis (NAHK-tihs) (if two to ten)/naktų (NAHK-too) (if eleven, etc)
 * Can you suggest another hotel? : Gal galėtumėte rekomenduoti/pasiūlyti kitą viešbutį? (gahl gah-lehh-oo-MEHH-teh reh-koh-mehn-DWOH-tih/pah-syoo-LEE-tih KIH-taa vyehsh-BOO-tee?)
 * Do you have a safe? : Ar turite seifą? (ahr too-RIH-ta SAY-fahh?)
 * ...lockers? : ...rakinamas spinteles? (rah-kih-NAH-mahs spihn-TA-las?)
 * Is breakfast/supper included? : Ar pusryčiai/vakarienė įskaičiuoti? (ahr poo-SRIH-chyah-ee/vah-kah-RYEH-nehh ees-kai-CHYOO-oh-tih?)
 * What time is breakfast/supper? : Kelintą valandą pusryčiai/vakarienė? (keh-LIHN-taa vah-LAHN-daa poo-SRIH-chyah-ee/vah-kah-RYEH-nehh)
 * Please clean my room. : Išvalykite mano kambarį, prašau. (eesh-vah-LIH-kih-teh MAH-noh kahm-BAH-rih, prah-SHAOO)
 * Can you wake me at _____? : Ar galėtumėte mane pažadinti _____? (ahr gah-leh-too-MEH-teh MAH-neh pah-zhah-DIHN-tih?)
 * I want to check out. : Aš noriu išsiregistruoti (ahsh NOH-ryoo eesh-sih-reh-gees-TROW-tih)

Money

 * Do you accept American/Australian/Canadian dollars? : Ar galima atsiskaityti Amerikos/Australijos/Kanados doleriais? (ahr gah-LIH-mah aht-sihs-KAI-tee-tih ah-ma-RIH-kaws/ows-trah-lyaws/kah-NAH-daws daw-la-RYAH-ihs?)
 * Do you accept British pounds? : Ar galima atsiskaityti svarais? (ahr gah-LIH-mah aht-sihs-kai-TEE-tih SVAH-rais?)
 * Do you accept credit cards? : Ar priimate kreditines korteles? (ahr prih-ih-MAH-ta kreh-dih-TIH-nas kawr-TA-las? )
 * Can you change money for me? : Ar galite man iškeisti pinigus? (ahr gah-LIH-ta mahn ihsh-KAIS-tih pih-NIH-goos?)
 * Where can I get money changed? : Kur aš galėčiau išsikeisti pinigus? (koor ash gah-LEHH-chyah-oo ihsh-sih-KAIS-tih pih-NIH-goos?)
 * Can you change a traveler's check for me? : Ar galite man išgryninti kelionės čekį? (ahr gah-LIH-ta mahn eesh-gree-NIHN-tih ka-LYOH-nehhs CHEH-kee?)
 * Where can I get a traveler's check changed? : Kur galiu gauti kelionės čekį? (kuhr GAH-lyoo GOW-tih ka-LYAW-nehhs CHEH-kee?)
 * What is the exchange rate? : Koks valiutos keitimo kursas? (kawks vah-LYOO-taws kay-TIH-maw KUHR-sahs)
 * Where is an automatic teller machine (ATM)? : Kur yra pinigų išėmimo automatas? (koor EW-rah pih-NIH-goo ee-shehh-MIH-maw ow-taw-MAH-tahs?)

Eating
Please note: the following first versions refers to the ending of the sentences, while the second ones - how they would look like in the menu
 * A table for one person/two people, please. : Stalą vienam/dviems, prašau. (STAH-lah VYEH-nahm/dvyehms, PRAH-shaoo)
 * Can I look at the menu, please? : Gal galėčiau gauti meniu? (gahl gah-lehh-CHYAH-oo GOW-tih MA-new?)
 * Is there a house specialty? : Ar turite firminių restorano patiekalų? (ahr tu-RIH-teh fihr-MIH-new rehs-taw-RAH-naw pah-tyeh-KAH-loo?)
 * Is there a local specialty? : Ar yra patiekalų? (ahr EE-rah pah-TYAH-kah-loo?)
 * I'm a vegetarian. : Aš vegataras (vegetarė - for a woman). (ahsh veh-geh-TAH-rahs (veh-geh-TAH-rehh))
 * breakfast : pusryčiai (POOS-ree-chyah-ee)
 * lunch : priešpiečiai (pryash-PYA-chyah-ih), or pietūs (PYA-toos)
 * meal : valgis (val-ghis)
 * supper/dinner : vakarienė (vah-kah-RYA-nehh)
 * I want _____. : Aš norėčiau_____. (ahsh naw-REHH-chyaw-oo_____)
 * I want a dish containing _____. : Aš noriu patiekalo kuriame būtų _____. (ahsh NAW-ryoo pah-tya-KAH-law koo-RYA-ma BOO-too____)
 * chicken : vištiena (vihsh-TYA-nah)
 * beef : jautiena (yah-oo-TYA-nah)
 * pork : kiauliena (KYAOO-lyeh-nah)
 * meat : mėsa (MEHH-sah)
 * potatoes : bulvės (BOOL-vehhs)
 * fish : žuvis (ZHOO-vihs)
 * ham : kumpis(KOOM-pihs)
 * cheese : sūris (SOO-rihs)
 * eggs : kiaušiniai (kyah-OOSHIH-nih-eye)
 * salad : salotos (sah-LAW-taws)
 * (fresh) vegetables : (šviežios) daržovės ((SHVYA-zhyaws) dahr-ZHAW-vehhs)
 * (fresh) fruit : (švieži) vaisiai ((SHVYA-zhih) vai-SIH-eye)
 * bread : duona (DWA-nah)
 * toast : skrebutis (skra-BOO-tihs)
 * pizza : pica {PIH-tsah)
 * noodles / pasta : makaronai (mah-kah-RAW-nai)
 * rice : ryžiai (RIH-zhih-eye)
 * beans : pupelės (poo-PA-lehhs)
 * curd : varškė (VAHRSH-kehh)
 * cottage cheese : grūdėta varškė (groo-DEHH-tah VARSH-kehh)
 * pancakes : blynai/blyneliai (BLIH-nai/blih-NA-lyah-ih) (blynai usually refers to pancakes as main meal, for example, with meat or curd, when blyneliai is more dessert-like)
 * ice-cream : ledai (LEH-dai)
 * May I have a glass of _____? : Ar galėčiau gauti stiklinę _____? (ahr gah-LEHH-chyahoo GOW-tih stih-KLIH-neh___?)
 * May I have a cup of _____? : Ar galėčiau gauti puodelį _____? (ahr gah-LEHH-chyahoo GOW-tih PWAH-da-lee____?)
 * May I have a bottle of _____? : Ar galėčiau gauti butelį _____? (ahr gah-LEHH-chyahoo GOW-tih BOO-ta-lee____?)
 * coffee : kavos (KAH-vaws) - kava (KAH-vah)
 * tea (drink) : arbatos (ahr-BAH-taws) - arbata (ahr-BAH-tah)
 * (fresh) juice : (šviežiai spaustų) sulčių ((shvya-ZHIH-eye SPAH-oos-too) SOOL-chyoo) - (šviežios) sultys ((SHVYA-zhyaws) SOOL-tihs)
 * (sparkling) water : (gazuoto) vandens ((gah-ZWAW-taw) VAHN-dans) - (gazuotas) vanduo ((gah-ZWAW-tahs) VAHN-dooa)
 * water : vandens (VAHN-dans) - vanduo (VAHN-dooa)
 * beer : alaus (AH-lahoos) - alus (AH-loos)
 * red/white wine : raudono/balto vyno (row-DAW-naw/BAHL-taw VIH-naw) - raudonas/baltas vynas (row-DAW-naws/BAHL-tahs VIH-naws)
 * May I have some _____? : Ar galėčiau gauti šiek tiek _____? (ahr gah-LEHH-chya-oo GOW-tih shyak tyak____?)
 * salt : druska (DROOS-kah)
 * black pepper : juodųjų pipirų (ywah-DOO-yoo pih-PIH-roo)
 * butter : sviestas (SVYEHS-tahs)
 * Excuse me, waiter? (getting attention of server): Atsiprašau, padavėjau? (aht-sih-PRAH-shaoo, pah-dah-VEE-yow?)
 * I'm finished. : Aš pabaigiau.(ahsh pah-BAY-giaoo)
 * It was delicious. : Buvo labai skanu. (BU-vaw LAH-bye SKAH-nu)
 * Bring me the check, please. : Galite atnešti sąskaitą. (GAH-lit-eh at-nesh-tih sah-sky-tah)

 * Lithuanian specialties : Cepelinai {Boilt mashed potato wrap with meat inside), Vėdarai (Pig guts stuffed with potatoe mash), Šaltibarščiai (cold pink soup made of milk derivative, beetroot and some eggs)

Bars

 * Do you serve alcohol? : Ar turite alkoholio? (ahr too-RIH-tah ahl-kaw-HAW-lyaw)
 * A beer/two beers, please. : Vieną/du alaus, prašau. (VYA-nahh/doo AH-lows, prah-SHAHOO)
 * A glass of red/white wine, please. : Prašau stiklinę raudono/balto vyno. (prah-SHAHOO stih-KLIH-nehh row-DAW-naw/BAHL-taw VIH-naw)
 * Half a litre, please. : Pusę litro, prašau. (POO-seh LIH-traw, prah-SHAHOO) (Lithuanians have metric system thus by saying "a pint, please" you wouldn't be understood)
 * A bottle, please. : Prašau vieną butelį. (prah-SHAHOO VYA-nahh boo-TA-lee)
 * whiskey : viskis (VIHS-kihs)
 * brandy : brendis (BRAN-dihs)
 * gin : džinas (JIH-nahs)
 * cognac : konjakas (kaw-NYAH-kahs)
 * colada : kolada (kaw-LAH-dah)
 * vodka : degtinė (dag-TIH-nehh)
 * rum : romas (RAW-mahs)
 * water : vanduo (VAHN-dwah)
 * tonic water : tonikas (taw-NIH-kahs)
 * orange juice : apelsinų sultys (ah-PAL-sih-noo SOOL-tihs)
 * Coke : Koka kola (KAW-kah KAW-lah)
 * Do you have any bar snacks? : Ar turite kokių nors užkandžių? (ahr too-RIH-ta KAW-kyoo nawrs oozh-KAHN-jyoo)
 * One more, please. : Prašau dar vieną (prah-SHAHOO dahr VYA-nahh)
 * When is closing time? : Kai uždarymo laiko? (kai OOZH-dah-rih-maw LAI-kaw?)

Shopping

 * Do you have this in my size? : Ar turite tai mano dydžio? (ahr too-RIH-ta tai MAH-naw DIH-jyaw?)
 * How much is this? : Kiek tai kainuoja? (kyak tie kai-NWOH-yah?)
 * That's too expensive. : Tai per brangu. (tai par BRAHN-goo)
 * Would you take _____? : Ar _____ užteks? (ahr____OOZH-taks?)
 * expensive : brangu (BRAHN-goo)
 * cheap : pigu(PIH-goo)
 * I can't afford it. : Negaliu sau to leisti. (na-GAH-lyoo SAH-aw taw LAYS-tih)
 * I don't want it. : Aš šito nenoriu (ahsh SHIH-taw na-NAW-ryoo)
 * You're cheating me. : Jūs mane apgaudinėjate(yoos MAH-na ahp-gow-dih-nehh-YAH-ta)
 * I'm not interested. : Man neįdomu (mahn na-ee-DAW-moo)
 * OK, I'll take it. : Gerai, aš tai paimsiu (GEH-rai, ash tai PAIM-syoo)
 * Can I have a bag? : Gal galėčiau gauti maišelį? (gahl gah-lehh-CHIH-ah-oo GOW-tih mai-SHEH-lee?)
 * I need... : Man reikia... (mahn RAY-kyah)
 * ...toothpaste. : ...dantų pastos. (DAHN-too PAHS-taws)
 * ...a toothbrush. : ...dantų šepetėlio. (DAHN-too sheh-peh-TEHH-lyaw)
 * ...a towel. : ...rankšluosčio. (rahn-SHLOWS-chyaw)
 * ...tampons. : ...tamponų. (tahm-PAW-noo)
 * ...feminine napkins. : moteriškas servetėlės. (moh-ta-RIHSH-kahs sar-va-TEHH-lehhs)
 * ...soap. : ...muilo. (MUI-law)
 * ...shampoo. : ...šampūno. (shahm-POO-naw)
 * ...pain reliever. (e.g., aspirin or ibuprofen) : ...nuskausminamųjų/vaistų nuo skausmo. (noos-kows-mih-nah-MOO-yoo/VAIS-too nwaw SKAHOOS-maw)
 * ...cold medicine. : ...vaistų nuo peršalimo. (VAIS-too nwaw par-SHAH-lih-maw)
 * ...stomach medicine. : ...vaistų skrandžiui. (VAIS-too skrahn-JYOO-ih)
 * ...a razor. : ...skutimosi peiliuko. (skoo-tih-MAW-sih pay-LYOO-kaw)
 * ...shaving cream. : skutimosi kremas (skoo-tih-MAW-sih KREH-mahs)
 * ...an umbrella. : ...skėčio. (SKA-chyaw)
 * ...sunblock lotion. : ...apsauginio kremo nuo saulės. (ahp-sow-GIH-nyoh KREH-maw nwaw SOW-lehhs)
 * ...deodorant. : dezodorantas. (deh-zaw-daw-RAHN-tahs)
 * ...perfume. : kvepalai. (kveh-PAH-lai)
 * ...a postcard. : ...atvirutės. (aht-vih-ROO-tehhs)
 * ...postage stamps. : ...pašto ženkliuko. (PAHSH-taw zhehn-KLYOO-kaw)
 * ...batteries. : ...baterijų. (bah-TA-ryoo)
 * ...writing paper. : ...rašomojo popieriaus. (rah-SHAW-maw-yaw paw-PYA-ryah-oos)
 * ...a pen. : ...parkerio (ink-pen) / tušinuko (ball point pen). (pahr-KA-ryaw/too-shih-NOO-kaw)
 * ...a pencil. : ...pieštuko (pyash-TOO-kaw)
 * ...English-language books. : ...angliškų knygų (ahn-GLIHSH-koo KNY-goo)
 * ...English-language magazines. : ...angliškų žurnalų (ahn-GLIHSH-koo zhoor-NAH-loo)
 * ...an English-language newspaper. : ...angliško laikraščio (ahn-GLIHSH-kaw lai-KRAHSH-chyaw)
 * ...an English-Lithuanian dictionary. : ...anglų-lietuvių kalbų žodyno (AHN-gloo-lya-TOO-vyoo KAHL-boo zhoh-DIH-naw)

Driving

 * I want to rent a car. : Noriu išnuomoti mašiną. (NAW-ryoo ihsh-now-MAW-tih mah-SHIH-nahh)
 * Can I get insurance? : Ar galiu gauti draudimą? (ahr GAH-lyoo GOW-tih drow-DIH-mahh?)
 * stop (on a street sign) : stop (stohp)
 * one way : vienos krypties eismas [one way traffic] (VYA-naws KREEP-tyas AYS-mahs)
 * no parking : stovėti draudžiama [parking denied] (staw-VEHH-tih draw-JIA-mah)
 * speed limit : maksimalus greitis (mahk-sih-MAH-loos GRAI-tihs)
 * gas (petrol) station : benzino kolonėlė (ban-ZIH-naw kaw-law-NEHH-lehh)
 * petrol : benzinas (behn-ZIH-nahs)
 * diesel : dyzelinas (dih-zeh-LIH-nahs)

Authority

 * I haven't done anything wrong. : Aš nieko blogo nepadariau. (ahsh NYA-kaw BLAW-gaw na-pah-DAH-ryoo)
 * It was a misunderstanding. : Tai buvo nesusipratimas. (tai BOO-vaw neh-soo-sih-prah-TIH-mahs)
 * Where are you taking me? : Kur jūs mane vedate? (koor yoos MAH-na veh-DAH-teh?)
 * Am I under arrest? : Ar aš areštuojamas? (ahr ahsh ah-rash-twoh-YAH-mahs?)
 * I am an British/American/Australian citizen. : Aš esu Didžiosios Britanijos/Amerikos/Australijos pilietis. (ahsh EH-soo dee-JYOH-syaws brih-TAH-niyaws/ameh-RIH-kaws/ows-TRAH-lih-yaws pih-LYA-tihs)
 * I want to talk to the British/American/Australian embassy/consulate. : Aš noriu pasišnekėti su Didžiosios Britanijos/Amerikos/Australijos ambasada/konsulatu. (ahsh NAW-ryoo pah-sihsh-NA-kehh-tih soo dih-JYAW-syaws brih-tah-NIH-yaws/ah-meh-RIH-kaws/ows-TRAH-lih-yaws am-bah-SAH-dah/kohn-soo-LAH-too)
 * I want to talk to a lawyer. : Noriu kalbėtis su advokatu. (NAW-ryoo kahl-BEHH-tihs soo ahd-vaw-KAH-too)
 * Can I just pay a fine now? : Ar galiu dabar tiesiog sumokėti baudą? (ahr GAH-lyoo dah-BAHR TYEH-syohg soo-MOH-keh-tih BOW-dah?)

リトアニア語会話集

title: Lithuanian phrasebook


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Lititz

Lititz is a town of 9,400 people (2020) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1756, Lititz is known for its quaint, tree-lined streets and historic district, its many unique shops, museums, businesses, inns, bed and breakfasts, Wilbur Chocolate, and Sturgis Pretzel.

Get in
As a borough of Lancaster, Lititz is connected by road and public transportation. Pennsylvania Routes 772 (West Orange and East Main streets) and 501 (Broad Street) run through the town. PA 772 leads east 6 miles (10 km) to Brownstown and west 5 miles (8 km) to Manheim, while PA 501 leads north 16 miles (26 km) to Myerstown and south 9 miles (14 km) to Lancaster, the county seat.

By car
An automobile is the best way to get around Lilitz and many of its attractions and neighbors.

By bus
Red Rose Transit Route 10 provides service from Lancaster to Lilitz and through the town. No service evenings or Sundays. (Nov 2022.)

Do
Walk around the welcoming town of Lititz for food, shops, museums, and historic sites

Buy
Many downtown shops sell arts and crafts.

Go next

 * Travel into Lancaster city for additional attractions

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title: Lititz


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Litomyšl

Litomyšl (German: Leitomischl) is a small city (10,000 inhabitants) in Eastern Bohemia. Its renaissance chateau is one of the twelve Czech sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the town is famous as the birthplace of composer Bedřich Smetana.

Understand

The first historical mention of Litomyšl dates back to 981, when there was a castle protecting an important trade route between Bohemia and Moravia. Under the protection of the castle, a settlement began to rise.

In the 12th century the order of Premonstrates came to Litomyšl. Due to their colonization and cultural efforts, the settlement's importance rose dramatically and it was promoted to the city level in 1259. Medieval Litomyšl was the third most important Czech city (after Prague and Olomouc), becoming a seat of a bishop in 1344 by decree of Roman Emperor Charles IV. However, as a Catholic stronghold, it was burned down by the Hussite rebellion and the bishopric has never been restored.

Later during the industrial revolution, the council decided that it did not want the main railroad (from Prague to Olomouc) going through the city. That is why Litomyšl remained a relatively small, quiet town with an almost untouched historical centre, making it the true jewel of Eastern Bohemia.

Get in
There is a good highway covering about 60% of the way from Prague (the rest is also acceptable).

There is also reasonably good public transport from Bohemia (Prague and other cities), Moravia (Brno, Olomouc, etc.), Slovakia (Bratislava), and Austria (Wien). All departure times and details can be found on the online timetables but the main options are:

Probably the most scenic way (if you travel from Prague) to get to Litomyšl is to go by "fast train" (rychlik in Czech, it is marked red on all tables) from Prague Main Station (Hlavni Nadrazi, red metro) to Choceň, and then take the "personal train" (osobni vlak, marked green) to Litomyšl. It is cheap, safe, you travel with ordinary Czech folks, and the journey takes about 3h.
 * Scenic

If you prefer a more straightforward way and you travel from Prague, take a direct bus from Prague, Florenc (red and yellow metro). The buses are quite frequent and take about 3h. Direct buses from Olomouc take 1h 40m, direct buses from Brno about 2h.
 * Straightforward

If you need a faster way, take a fast train or EuroCity or InterCity (but not SuperCity Pendolino) from Prague Main Station (Hlavni Nadrazi, red metro) or Brno, Olomouc, Bratislava or Wien to Česká Třebova, and take a bus to Litomyšl from there. This reduces the travel time from Prague to about 2h 20m.
 * Fast

Get around
The historic centre of Litomyšl is small enough to cover on foot. The bus and train stations are a five minute and ten minute walk from the centre, respectively.

See

 * The Castle’s wine vaults house a display by the sculptor Olbram Zoubek, who after being banned by the communist government spent 20 years restoring the sgraffiti decorations on the castle. It is quite cold and eerie but you get a look at odd parts of the castle, a blanket and free mulled wine! More Zoubek sculptures are installed in the nearby monastery gardens and on one of the houses on the main square.
 * The Castle’s wine vaults house a display by the sculptor Olbram Zoubek, who after being banned by the communist government spent 20 years restoring the sgraffiti decorations on the castle. It is quite cold and eerie but you get a look at odd parts of the castle, a blanket and free mulled wine! More Zoubek sculptures are installed in the nearby monastery gardens and on one of the houses on the main square.

 * The main square of Litomyšl is one of the prettiest in the country, and is almost surrounded by arcade fronted pastel painted houses from the renaissance period. The tower half way along belongs to the old town hall and features an ornate clock face and a plaque commemorating the use of a special medieval measurement known as a Czech Elbow.

Drink
There are plenty of places around town selling local wines.

The bar at the station serves beer for a remarkable 10,50Kč (about €0.36 - there won't be many places cheaper than this anywhere.)

Go next
You have to get out the way you came in through the highway.

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Litovel

Litovel is a city in North Moravia, Czech Republic. This royal town is in the center of the north-western part of Haná. Due to the seven branches of Morava river flowing through the town, Litovel is called Venice in Haná (Hanácké Benátky).

By train
About 20 minutes from Olomouc, about 25 minutes from Zábřeh na Moravě and almost 3 hours from Prague to transition point - Červenka. From Červenka to Litovel it takes 5 minutes.

By bus
About 30 minutes from Olomouc Bus 770 and Bus 775.

By car
The most comfortable travel is by car using expressway R35. Litovel lies between Olomouc and Mohelnice. You need to have a sticker on your vehicle.

See

 * Town Hall is the tallest (72m) Town Hall built over the Morava river. It is open to the public.
 * St John bridge (Svatojánský most) - 3rd oldest and still in use stone bridge in Czech Republic. It stands on 6 pillars and in the middle there is a statue of St. Jan Nepomucký by Jan Sturmer.
 * Stairs to Nečíz (Schody k Nečízu) - technical monument, open entrance to one branch of Morava river - Nečíz - that runs underneath the square and Town Hall.
 * Plague column
 * Neorenaissance gymnasium building from 1904.
 * City's stone walls
 * Swedish plaque commemorating Swedish conquest of the city. Built in 1652 it has cannonballs walled in.

Do

 * Tour the brewery (contact ahead, tours available on working days and only for groups - min. 15 people)

Events

 * Venice of Haná (Hanácké Benátky, June) - traditional city festival
 * Folk festival Zahrada in Náměšť na Hané (July)
 * Litovelský otvírák (August) - open doors day in Litovel brewery. This is the very popular festival of music, friendly meetings, and of course Litovel beer. Visitors can taste more than 10 kinds of Litovel beer (12°, special 13°, dark, lemon or morrelo cherry taste, non-alcoholic).
 * Litovelské slavnosti (September) - traditional city festival with a rich accompanying program - celebrities, fair, funfair, fireworks, music, traditional historical craft.

Eat and drink
Drink beer from Litovel brewery at:

 * Restaurant Museum Litovel
 * Litovel brewery pub
 * Modrá Hvězda
 * Bowling Myslivna
 * Bowling - pizzeria Litovel

Connect
As of July 2024, Litovel and its approach roads have 5G from all Czech carriers.

Go next

 * Protected landscape area Litovelské pomoraví - Litovel lies in the middle of the large protected area of Morava rivers meanders with flood-plain forests and unique natural qualities.
 * The Mladeč caves and its neighbourhood - the significant archeological site where the oldest bones of human community in Europe were found. In the woods around Mladeč there are many curiosities - the Church of Friendship, Satan's bridge (Čertův most) or Podkova cavern, obelisk.
 * The Javoříčko caves
 * Bouzov castle Hrad-Bouzov-01.jpg
 * Castle and chateau Usov
 * Chudobín - small village with three churches - catholic, Hussite and orthodox
 * Arboretum in Bílá Lhota
 * Pískovna náklo - the gravel-pit near the village Náklo where was formed large natural bathing place with very pure water. It is the popular place to swimming (at one's own risk!), fishing, water sports and sunbathing. There is a buffet and a nudist beach, as well.
 * Haná museum of Orders in Příkazy - folk architecture

title: Litovel


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Little Andaman

Little Andaman is an island in the South Andaman district of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Of the islands open to tourism, it's one of the largest, yet its remote location makes it the least visited. Those that do make the journey will stumble across pristine beaches, waterfalls, oil palm plantations and good surf. During the off-season, you will likely be the only tourist on the whole island.

Understand
While most of the Andaman Islands escaped major damage from the 2004 tsunami, Little Andaman wasn't quite so lucky. Almost the entire island was ravaged, though it has since bounced back, and a few small hotels and resorts built.

Dugong Creek in the North and the South Bay area are tribal reserves for the Onge tribe and are off-limits to tourists.

Get in
Ferries arrive daily at Hut Bay from Port Blair.

There are 2 types of ferries (as of February 2011):

 * Slow/big ferry - takes about 8.5 hours - costs ₹55 (more comfy and does the trip even if the weather is bad)
 * Speedboat - takes about 6 hours - costs ₹25 (plastic seats, ferry might not go if the weather is bad)

Get your tickets a day before you want to leave in Port Blair.

Fees and permits
You can travel here with the basic permit that you received on arrival in Port Blair. Access to some villages of indigenous people is prohibited for tourists. A permit is required if you want to go into the forest.

Get around
Local fishing boats can take you to other parts of the island from Hut Bay, otherwise, your feet are your best friends.

You can rent motorbikes for ₹300 (fixed price) and bicycles. Check the bike (e.g. the brakes!) before you accept it. Most of the bikes are far from a perfect condition.

Buses, Rickshaws and Jeeps get you around the island.

Do
Things to see and do:
 * Waterfalls
 * Lighthouse
 * Beaches (Butler Bay beach is a very beautiful one)
 * Charter a boat for a 1-2 hour river tour through untouched wilderness

Buy
Food in Hut Bay before heading to any other part of the island.

As of 2015, there is a man producing delicious forest honey. He lives somewhere in the northern villages. Local people there will know about it, but it is not sold in shops. Ask some local people.

Eat
Basic food is available in Hut Bay - outside of this you will need to bring your own food and something to cook it on.

Sleep
A couple of hotels exist in the Hut Bay vicinity, but Hut Bay is a dusty place. Two or three resorts exist, all at the main road north of Hut Bay. They are usually closed during the rainy season, but one of them might be open. Better contact them in advance, if you want to go there in the rainy time. Aastha Eco Resort - some kilometres north of Hut Bay, on the left-hand side of the main road.

Blue View Resort - a little bit further north.

Stay safe
Sandflies can be a problem on the island.

Do not swim in waterfalls as crocodiles have been reported.

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Little Cayman

Little Cayman is the smallest and least developed of the three Cayman Islands. Just 10 miles long and 1 mile wide (16.1km by 1.6km), it is one of the premier diving locations on the planet with over 50 dive sites, including the world-famous Bloody Bay Wall. Little Cayman has a population of less than 170 and is virtually uninhabited.

Get in
Visitors must clear customs in Grand Cayman or Cayman Brac.
 * Most boats are docked on the south side of the island.
 * Most boats are docked on the south side of the island.

Get around

 * Providing air service between the three islands' airports is:
 * Cayman Airways, Phone: +1 345-949-2311,.

See

 * Owen Island is an uninhabited island located about 200 yards off the South Town shore. Kayakers, rowers or strong swimmers can enjoy its deserted shores.
 * Point o' Sand Beach on the eastern end of the island has views of Cayman Brac.
 * Point o' Sand Beach on the eastern end of the island has views of Cayman Brac.

Do

 * Diving is the main attraction. There are over 50 dive sites ranging from shallow dives of 20 feet to deep dives of 6,000 feet.
 * Snorkeling.
 * Fishing.
 * Beach activities.

Buy

 * Mermaid's Boutique sells clothing, jewellery, sundries, etc. Located at Little Cayman Beach Resort.
 * Village Square Market is the only grocery store in Little Cayman. Sells groceries, timber, fishing supplies, etc. Prices are exceedingly high, so another option is to bring groceries from out of the country, or buy from the various supermarkets on Grand Cayman.

Eat

 * Birds of Paradise Restaurant, at Little Cayman Beach Resort.
 * Birds of Paradise Restaurant, at Little Cayman Beach Resort.

Stay healthy

 * Medical service is provided by a clinic staffed by a full-time nurse. Doctors visit weekly from Cayman Brac.

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Little Compton

Little Compton is a rural farming town in Newport County in southeastern Rhode Island. It includes the villages of Adamsville and Sakonnet. It is between the Sakonnet River on its west and Massachusetts and the West Branch of the Westport River to the east. Little Compton is one of the only places in the state where you can walk on a large, grassy farm while looking out onto the Atlantic Ocean. Its claim to fame is that it is where the famous Rhode Island Red (a breed of fowl and the Rhode Island state bird) was developed.

Get in
In order to get to Little Compton, travelers must either go through Tiverton, RI or Westport, MA. Some common routes are:

Route 93 South to Route 24 South. EXIT Tiverton/Little Compton - Route 77 South on Route 77. At the traffic light at Tiverton Four Corners most travelers go straight, but Little Compton and Adamsville can be reached by going left.
 * From Boston Area:

Route 195 East to 24 South. EXIT Tiverton/Little Compton - Route 77 from 24 south directions are the same as from Boston Area.
 * From Providence Area:

North on East Main Road (Route 138) or West Main Road (Route 114) to Route 24 North. EXIT Tiverton/Little Compton - Route 77 From here, directions are the same as Providence and Boston Areas
 * From Newport Area:

Route 77 runs through the center of Little Compton all the way to the coastline. Once on route 77, anywhere in Little Compton can be easily accessed within twenty minutes.

Get around
Little Compton is a small town, but spread across a big portion of land. Because of this, travelers will desire a car or motorcycle. For the athletic and/or light packers, a bicycle will suffice. Little Compton is a bicycle-friendly place because of the long, low sloping roads which travel throughout the area. There aren't many hills in Little Compton. Also, there is very little traffic running along Little Compton's main road (Route 77) which makes cycling, walking, and running a more practical means of transportation. If exploring The Commons, walking will suffice as it is in a small area.

See

 * Monument to Elizabeth Pabodie, Commons Burial Ground. Gravesite of first white girl born in New England, a daughter of Pilgrims John and Priscilla Alden.
 * Rhode Island Red Monument, Main Street, Adamsville.
 * The Commons, This town common area is where one can find a bite to eat, a bank, convenience stores, etc. It is actually the only town commons in the entire state of Rhode Island. The commons is where the people of Little Compton can meet and relax with a plethora of things to do, all within walking distance from one another.
 * Spite Tower, Another distinctive feature of the town is the “Spite Tower” found in the village of Adamsville. Locals claim that the tower was constructed to throw off the line-of-site of the townspeople. While most stories involve members of the local Manchester family, there is no consensus as to the true history of the structure.
 * The Commons, This town common area is where one can find a bite to eat, a bank, convenience stores, etc. It is actually the only town commons in the entire state of Rhode Island. The commons is where the people of Little Compton can meet and relax with a plethora of things to do, all within walking distance from one another.
 * Spite Tower, Another distinctive feature of the town is the “Spite Tower” found in the village of Adamsville. Locals claim that the tower was constructed to throw off the line-of-site of the townspeople. While most stories involve members of the local Manchester family, there is no consensus as to the true history of the structure.

Drink
There are no bars or clubs in Little Compton. However, there are package stores listed below.

Go next

 * Neighboring towns are Tiverton and Westport (Massachusetts). Also, Newport is a short drive away and provides tourists and site-seers many options. Newport has an extensive night scene and is approximately thirty minutes from Little Compton.

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Little Corn Island

Little Corn Island is off the coast of Nicaragua in the Caribbean Sea.

Understand
This island was first inhabited by Native Americans such as Garifino or Miskito

The island was colonized by the British, and most native islanders have more in common culturally with other English-speaking Caribbean islands than they do with the mainland of Nicaragua. Many have English surnames.

Tourism on the island is still in its infancy, and what is there is small, basic and, thus far, fairly eco-friendly. Some of the places to stay rely on solar and wind power for their electricity, and many have their own wells which draw drinkable water and/or collect rain water. The people are typically friendly, laid back and genuine.

Talk
Almost everyone on the island speaks both passable Spanish and English, the latter being the first language of most who are native to the island. The English spoken, however, is heavily Caribbean, and real communication can be far from effortless. There are many inhabitants who have come over from mainland Nicaragua and consequently speak Spanish as a first language, and others who speak Miskito and other Caribbean languages or dialects.

Get in
Many people assume that both islands are similar, they tend to stay on the "Big" island for several days, and save the last day or two for Little Corn. The most overheard statement on Little Corn is "Wow, this is so much better (more beautiful, cleaner, more natural, nicer, better amenities, diving, hotels, etc.), I should have come here sooner!" And anyone who doesn't have a stockholders' meeting or a graduation to get back to, almost invariably finds a way to stay longer than they had planned. It's not at all uncommon for someone to come for a few days, only to stay for a month or more. Many calls are made to change flights. So the point is, if you plan your stay for longer, or to just go direct to Little Corn on the panga right after your flight arrives, you'll have listened to the best advice there is about a trip there.

Almost everyone reaches the island via the twice-daily panga (ferry), which leaves Big Corn Island at 10AM and 4:30PM, and leaves Little Corn at 6:30AM and 1:30PM. The price of the panga is C$130 (US$6). The ride takes between 30 and 45 minutes and can sometimes get pretty rough. The back of the boat is less rough, while the front is less wet. Sitting on your life vest will help ease the pain in your ass on the rough days. As much as some people love the breakneck speed the drivers used to cross at, they have become more considerate of the more fragile on board.

You'll need to reconfirm your flight from Big Corn Island back to the mainland 24 hours before; if you're patronizing one of the dive shops they'll do it for you, or the Dolphin Hotels (Los Dolphines) internet cafe, or Farm Peace and Love's internet cafe if you stay on the North end of the island. If you are staying on the East Side of the island (Cocal Beach), Little Corn Beach and Bungalow offer satellite WiFi with your own device. Tranquilo Cafe will also let you use their cell phone to confirm, or their WiFi for a Skype or Google Voice call. They also have a house laptop if you don't have Wi-Fi ready device.

Schedules change, routes shift and transportation can be unpredictable. For the latest updated information on how to get from Managua to Little Corn Island by plane, bus and boat, view the graphic: Managua to Little Corn Island

Get around
The island is walkable, and in fact you have no choice... there´s not a single motorized vehicle on the island, and no roads on which to drive anyhow. There's a paved sidewalk along the west coast near the pier, and beyond that you´re hiking through narrow dirt paths through the jungle-like interior of the island. You could walk the length of the island in less than an hour, though the paths get muddy and slippery very quickly during the rain. You can walk most of the east side of the island along the beach, with a couple of tricky spots at high tide.

There are bicycles on the island, though take care on the rough dirt paths. Ask at your guesthouse if interested. If you choose to run around barefoot, keep an eye out for broken glass. Walking bare foot is never advised, unless you're walking on the beach. The "City" walkways are often too dirty for bare feet, so wear flip flops at least, but walking is only easy to those are in good physical shape, it is a remote island after all. Great place for morning and evening jogging around the island. Water shoes are also recommended as there is plenty of coral around the island that can cut your feet or legs while swimming.

See
There's not a whole lot to see on the island, per se, other than the deep blue sea. There are a couple of tiny and uninteresting churches, and a couple of sunken boats to gaze at offshore.

A run down lighthouse lies on the northwestern-ish part of the island, next to the giant cell phone tower that dwarfs it. It´s climbable and offers an awesome view of the whole island, but take care on the ladder, and think twice if you´re afraid of heights.

There is a football (soccer) field in the center of the island which might see an impromptu match a couple times a year, and a newly renovated baseball field further north from the lighthouse. When there's a local series going, you can see the equivalent of the best of old fashioned small town baseball, with a great mix of local islanders, ex-pats, and tourists in the bleachers. One of the few good things that Americans brought to Nicaragua.

Fishing
Fishing out of Little Corn is casual and often productive. No license required, just rods in PVC rod holders while trolling ballyhoo baits from an open 20-ft panga. Elvis and Alfonso can be contacted by asking in the village. Elvis charges US$35 per person for a 3-hr trip. King mackerel, barracuda, and mahi mahi (dorado) are surprisingly abundant. They offer the best in locally guided trips, and are great guys who will make your day, no matter what you catch.

Fly Fishing Little Corn: A great guy named Brandon offers a full service fly fishing charter on Little Corn Island. Try your hand at catching the elusive Bonefish, Tarpon or Permit. Or go for all three for a "Grand Slam". Along with these on shore fish, you can to go for big game fish off shore. He offers lessons in fly fishing and casting, he'll have you casting and catching fish in no time. No equipment? No problem. Fly Fishing Little Corn has a selection of rods, reels, and lines available to be booked with our charters. Prices start at US$50/person.

Little Corn Island Sport Fishing Sport fishing tours: generally, trolling in Little Corn is with rigged ballyhoo. Near the island coast (about 5 miles out and closer), anglers chase after kingfish, sailfish, amberjacks, barracuda, African pompano, snapper and mackerel. The mahi mahi and yellow tail average around 30 pounds. The saifish is more common a catch than one would suspect.

Eat

Beer is available at most guesthouses and restaurants around the island, as is the usual Flor de Caña rum.

Drink
Little Corn Beach and Bungalow's "Turned Turtle Bar and Restaurant" on Cocal Beach offers what they term "island famous" margaritas, homemade Pina Coladas and the island version of a mudslide, "Jeff's Mudhole". Homemade corn chips with salsa and guacamole and maybe the islands only "crispy" french fries are all offered along with their friendly beach side service. The bar and beach is a great place to laze the day away in a hammock and enjoy a drink or three.

Tranquilo Cafe. Front side. Lots of Happy Hour Specials from 5-7PM, and the best place on the island to be "seen", share travel stories, and enjoy the view and sunset. Besides beer (including Guinness), it has the largest cocktail menu on the island. Also fresh brewed hot and iced Nicaraguan coffees, local fruit juice "frescos", smoothies. Famous for their twice weekly Bonfire Parties and DJ nights. Also features free WiFi until 10PM for those who can put down that iPhone while chilling. Until late, depending on the crowd.

Sleep
There are few hotels near the port, while the more rustic places are scattered around the island. Note that the island has an almost constant easterly breeze, keeping the eastern and northern sides cool, while the western side near the port swelters in the sun most of the day. The wind also helps to keep the mosquitoes and sandflies to a minimum, which you may want to consider in choosing your accommodation.

The east

Further south, there are 3 places all next to each other, which have the cheapest huts on the island, beachfront restaurants in the sand serving whatever is available that day, and little to distinguish them from each other. While some have an official name, most are known by their owner's name. From top to bottom:

Stay safe
The island is relatively safe and few travelers encounter problems, but you should definitely take the normal precautions and not let the peacefulness get your guard down. Violent incidents are rare, but have happened in the past.

Carry a flashlight (torch) if you won´t be back before dark, getting lost in the jungle wouldn´t be fun for most people.

There are a lot of dogs running around the island, and while usually friendly, keep your eye on them.

Go next

 * Big Corn Island

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Little Falls (Minnesota)

Little Falls is a city of 9,000 people (2020) in Northwestern Minnesota. Established in 1848, Little Falls is one of the oldest European-American cities in Minnesota. Its main draw is the Charles A. Lindbergh State Park and Historical Site on the Mississippi River.

By car
U.S. Highway 10 from Saint Cloud and Fargo, MN Highway 371 from Brainerd.

See

 * The Minnesota Fishing Museum (MFM) preserves the heritage and history of freshwater fishing in Minnesota. It features over 8,000 artifacts in two large display rooms, the O'FISH-L Gift Shop, and tourism information.
 * The Paul Larson Memorial Museum is a collection of boats, motors and trailers. Larson founded the Little Falls-based Larson Boats, as well as the Fred Larson Wildlife Animal Collection.
 * The Minnesota Fishing Museum (MFM) preserves the heritage and history of freshwater fishing in Minnesota. It features over 8,000 artifacts in two large display rooms, the O'FISH-L Gift Shop, and tourism information.
 * The Paul Larson Memorial Museum is a collection of boats, motors and trailers. Larson founded the Little Falls-based Larson Boats, as well as the Fred Larson Wildlife Animal Collection.

Do

 * Pine Grove Primeval Park and Zoo is on the west side of town, among pines in a 70-acre (280,000 m2) park. It features a zoo, walking trails, picnic and playground area, a granite "council circle", and a rustic log shelter. The zoo is home to a variety of exotic, native and domestic animals, including cougars, bobcats, tigers, timber wolves, bears, pronghorn, bison, elk, white tail deer, prairie dogs, yaks and a petting stable.
 * Pine Grove Primeval Park and Zoo is on the west side of town, among pines in a 70-acre (280,000 m2) park. It features a zoo, walking trails, picnic and playground area, a granite "council circle", and a rustic log shelter. The zoo is home to a variety of exotic, native and domestic animals, including cougars, bobcats, tigers, timber wolves, bears, pronghorn, bison, elk, white tail deer, prairie dogs, yaks and a petting stable.
 * Pine Grove Primeval Park and Zoo is on the west side of town, among pines in a 70-acre (280,000 m2) park. It features a zoo, walking trails, picnic and playground area, a granite "council circle", and a rustic log shelter. The zoo is home to a variety of exotic, native and domestic animals, including cougars, bobcats, tigers, timber wolves, bears, pronghorn, bison, elk, white tail deer, prairie dogs, yaks and a petting stable.
 * Pine Grove Primeval Park and Zoo is on the west side of town, among pines in a 70-acre (280,000 m2) park. It features a zoo, walking trails, picnic and playground area, a granite "council circle", and a rustic log shelter. The zoo is home to a variety of exotic, native and domestic animals, including cougars, bobcats, tigers, timber wolves, bears, pronghorn, bison, elk, white tail deer, prairie dogs, yaks and a petting stable.

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Littlehampton

Littlehampton is a seaside town in West Sussex. It lies midway on the Sussex coast between Bognor Regis and Worthing. It is just over 15 miles (25 km) west from the larger tourist area of Brighton and 55 miles (88 km) south of London

Understand
Littlehampton lies on the mouth River Arun, around four miles South of the historic settlement of Arundel. Like its coastal neighbours, the town is a product of the 19th century, and features all the usual quirks of a Victorian seaside resort. The town centre is around a 5- to 10-minute walk inshore, and features all the usual staples and amenities of a medium sized provincial town.

Littlehampton is often considered to have a grittier, more industrial culture than most of its companions along the shore, a reputation perhaps gained from the maritime nature of the town. The east banks of the river Arun were, until the turn of the millennium, dedicated to plundering the many spoils of the river, and it was only in the early 2000s that this tradition began to subside. The urbanised eastern shore of the river has now been massively redeveloped, and is now home to a selection of flats and apartments, a riverside walkway, and the town's visitor centre - the aptly named 'Look and Sea Centre,' which features an observation tower. The western shore of the river remains largely untouched, populated only with a few houses and the towns marina and golf club. The beach here, West Beach, features some of Britain's most unspoilt examples of sand dunes.

Away from the town centre and the seafront, the town is a rather unspectacular suburban affair, the only location of note being the Body Shop's world headquarters, which is in Littlehampton because its founder, the late Anita Roddick, grew up here.

By car
The A259, one of the main south coast routes, runs through the northern fringes of the town, and the town centre/seafront are clearly signposted along this route. From the north, Littlehampton is linked to London via the A24 and the A280 or the more scenic A29 via the A284 and Arundel. There are a number of car-parks in the town centre, which operate partly on a disc-based system. Discs are easily obtained from local stores and offer free parking for 2 hours. Alternatively, more traditional pay and display methods are available, both in town centre and seafront locations. The beach is never more than a 10-minute casual walk from the town centre.

By plane
London Gatwick Airport is as close to Littlehampton than it is London. It is easily reached by direct rail services and by road, both in around 50 minutes.

By bus
The Coastliner 700 service links the town westwards to Portsmouth and eastwards to Brighton, and has its main stop adjacent to the Waitrose supermarket on Anchor Springs in the heart of the town centre. However, rail services are similarly well connected and faster, and thus bus travel is perhaps mostly useful for shorter journeys.

On foot
The main attractions of the town, notably the seafront, are generally within a 15-minute radius of the station and of the main town centre car-parks. The best way to get between the beach and the town/station is via the river walkway, which can be reached at a number of points from River Road. The unspoilt natural beauty of West Beach and the marina is also connected from here, across the red pedestrian-only drawbridge easily visible from the walkway in the opposite direction to the main seafront attractions.

By cycle
On-road and off-road cycle routes to, from and across the town have been improved. Designated routes into the town centre are now clearly marked, and are also largely segregated from areas of traffic. However, there are no bike hires in the local area.

By bus
Bus services from Anchor Springs are useful if you want to travel into suburbs and nearby towns not connected by rail, notably Rustington, East Preston and, to the North, Lyminster.

Connect
Littlehampton and its approach roads have 4G from all UK carriers. As of Feb 2023, 5G has not reached town.

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Little Italy

There is more than one place called Little Italy:

Canada

 * Montreal/Little Italy — A district in Montreal.
 * Toronto/Little Italy — A district in Toronto.

United States of America

 * Chicago/Little Italy — A district in Chicago.
 * Cleveland/Little Italy — A district in Cleveland.
 * Manhattan/Little Italy — A district in Manhattan, New York City.
 * San Diego/Little Italy — A district in San Diego.

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Little Miami Bike Trail

Little Miami Bike Trail  is an atypical state park in the Miami - Scioto basins and Greater Cincinnati regions in Southwest Ohio. Unlike a typical park, the Little Miami Scenic Park, essentially a trail intended for use by cyclists, runners, walkers, and rollerbladers, is roughly long, but its average width is no more than.

Understand
The bike trail was built atop of an abandoned railroad and connects Milford with Xenia, a distance of 50 miles, with several branch trails further connecting the main trail with other cities.

Bicycle repair
When riding a bicycle along the trail preparing for a blown tire is wise, because you may be caught several miles from the next town and walking the path with a bike you cannot use is not any fun. Recommended supplies for fixing a bicycle are:
 * A spare inner tube and a pump, spoke wrench, allen keys that fit your bike, and a patch kit.
 * A cell phone

Safety
Riding from any one point to another point can be somewhat exhausting, especially during the heat of the summer months. To prevent dehydration bring a bottle or two of water.

Additionally, always prepare for the off-chance you may become injured. The best prevention is to wear protective pads and a helmet. Having a flashlight installed on the bike would be useful should your ride become extended into dusk or should you become lost. Make sure to have a cell phone to call for help should the need arise. Southwest Ohio has generally excellent cell phone coverage, however, signal strength along the path may be a little less due to the wooded areas.

Get in
The trail has three staging points, complete with easy access to parking and restrooms. The three staging points are in Loveland, Morrow, and Corwin. Milford and Xenia provide excellent starting points too due to the availability of parking in both cities and the numerous activities that both cities provide.

Loveland - Milford
This pleasant stretch is approximately long and is level, with no noticeable hills. For the most part the path is shaded by trees and plants on both sides of the pathway. If you ride at a medium speed and make few stops you'll cover the distance in about 50 - 60 minutes.

It's possible to get off at several places along the path such as:

Stay safe
The trail intersects with many roads and the occasional railroad crossing and the "look bothways" rule must be applied. Venturing off the trail is not recommended unless there are clearly marked signs.

Sexual assaults and robberies have been reported by trail users. It is strongly recommended to bring another person with you when visiting the trail, due to the long intervals between seeing other people and the isolation of some parts of the trail. Additionally, carry a cell phone with you, because there are no pay phones and few businesses along the less populated parts of the trail.

For emergencies contact the 911 or the local sheriff's office:
 * Clermont County Sheriff's Office +1 513 732-2231
 * Greene County Sheriff's Office +1 513 376-5111
 * Hamilton County Sheriff's Office +1 513 825-2280
 * Warren County Sheriff's Office +1 513 932-4080

Go next

 * Dayton via the Creekside Trail.
 * London via the Ohio to Erie Trail.
 * Ohio to Erie Trail

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Little Missouri National Grasslands

The Little Missouri National Grassland is composed of 1.025 million acres of public lands that are administered by the U.S. Forest Service. It is a vast area that offers numerous outdoor activities ranging from camping to canoeing, hiking to hunting.

Understand
Where pristine vistas inspire the imagination; where the rugged unspoiled beauty of the landscape invites exploration; and where the sights and sounds of the wide, rolling prairie stimulates the senses. (from the US Forest Service web site).

The national grasslands offer views of elk, antelope, whitetail and mule deer, bighorn sheep, coyotes, sharptail grouse, pheasants, wild turkeys, eagles, falcons, and the busy prairie dogs. They are not contiguous blocks of land, but are interspersed with other federal, state, and privately owned lands. Uses of the national grasslands include paleontological and archaeological digs, oil and gas production, cattle grazing, and recreation.Scientists also have the opportunity to study plants and animals, rocks and minerals, air and water resources.

Do

 * Camping Campground map
 * Canoeing: Info
 * Fishing: Info
 * Horseback riding: Non-motorized maps
 * Hiking & Backpacking: Info
 * Hunting: Info
 * Photography: Wildlife & plants

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Little River

Little River is a city in the Grand Strand region of South Carolina.

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Little Rock

Little Rock is the capital and the largest city of the state of Arkansas. Little Rock is a cultural, economic, government, and transportation center within Arkansas and the American South. There are several cultural institutions are in Little Rock, and hiking, boating, and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Little Rock's history is available through history museums, historic districts or neighborhoods.

Understand
Little Rock lies at the center of the state, more-or-less where the Ozark Mountains, the Ouachita Mountains, and the Mississippi Alluvial Plain (the "Delta") come together. Traveling east from Little Rock, you traverse flat land nearly all the way to the Mississippi River; traveling west you quickly enter hilly country.

Little Rock is Arkansas's largest city, as well as the state capital and major economic center (although northwestern Arkansas, with Walmart, Tyson Foods, and major trucking firms, is rapidly gaining). Little Rock is home to the state's only medical school, and one of the two branches of the University of Arkansas law school. In 2019, it had a population of about 200,000 with a metro area of over 700,000.

History
Little Rock derives its name from a small rock formation on the south bank of the Arkansas River called La Petite Roche (the "little rock"). The "little rock" was used by early river traffic as a landmark and became a well-known river crossing. The original historic "little rock" was later dynamited and used as a foundation for a railroad bridge, but its location can be visited in downtown's Riverfront Park.

Little Rock is located at the first high that upstream travelers on the Arkansas River came to, and so was a logical place to found a settlement. When it became apparent that the original capital of Arkansas Territory, Arkansas Post, was too subject to flooding, the seat of government was moved to Little Rock in 1819.

Climate
Temperatures range can reach above 90°F (32°C) in the summer, peaking in August and September, to below freezing in December and January. The most pleasant times of year to visit are fall and spring; the changing of the leaves in fall is particularly enticing.

Tourist information

 * Little Rock tourism website

Airlines and destinations

 * Alliegant: Destin/Ft. Walton Beach, Los Angeles, Orlando-Sanford.
 * American: Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Washington-Dulles.
 * Delta: Atlanta and Detroit.
 * Frontier: Denver and Orlando.
 * Southwest Dallas-Love Field, Houston-Hobby, Las Vegas, Phoenix, St. Louis.
 * United: Chicago O'Hare, Denver, Houston George Bush Intercontinental.

By train
Amtrak serves Little Rock with the Texas Eagle between Los Angeles and Chicago, however the schedule is not optimal nor reliable. The westbound train from Chicago is scheduled to arrive at 3:10AM, and the eastbound train from L.A. by way of Dallas is scheduled to arrive at 11:34PM.

By car
Little Rock is located at the intersection of Interstates 40 and 30, about two hours west of Memphis, five hours east of Oklahoma City, and five hours northeast of Dallas. I-530 and U.S. Route 167 also lead into the city.

Interstates 430 and 440 nearly encircle the metropolitan area, and I-630 runs from downtown westward to end at I-430.

By car
If you'd like to see more than Downtown, a car is your best bet.

While taxis aren't as common a sight in Little Rock as they are in Dallas or Atlanta, they are available. You'll definitely be able to find one at the airport, and probably you'll see one pass through downtown if you're patient. A better plan would be to call in advance. You can call Capitol Cab at.

If you're renting a car: I-630 runs from east/west from downtown to the edge of west Little Rock; for most attractions you won't go too far north or too far south of 630.

Be aware while driving that east Little Rock is pretty much flat, whereas west Little rock can get extremely hilly.

Parking is generally not difficult in Little Rock. However, if you're parking where the Metro Streetcar (formerly River Rail) runs, you'll want to make sure that you're well clear of the tracks. Check this specifically on Markham, Second, and Third Streets near the River Market and the Clinton Library in downtown Little Rock, and around Main and Maple Streets in North Little Rock. It would probably be wise to walk or ride the trolleys to visit these areas.

By bike
Little Rock has a large population of cyclists. There is a large mixed use pedestrian and bike loop connecting both North Little Rock and Little Rock's downtown corridors. There are bike rental places that are located along the Arkansas River Trail. Try the junction bridge, or the Big Dam Bridge, which is the longest bridge in the world dedicated to pedestrians and cyclists. Proceed with caution while traveling downtown in the River Market area. There are no dedicated bike paths other than the Arkansas River Trail, and the River Rail Trolley tracks have deep ruts which can knock off cyclists not paying attention.

East Little Rock
The eastern edge of Little Rock is sparsely populated but is a vital economic area, as Little Rock National Airport and Little Rock River Port are here.

Downtown

Many of Little Rock's most interesting attractions are found in its downtown area.

 * MacArthur Park (bounded by 9th St. to the north, I-630 to the south, Commerce St. to the west, and McMath Ave. to the east): this city park is built around the old Little Rock Arsenal, where Douglas MacArthur was born in 1880. Lots of room to walk around, picnic, and play. Bring a loaf of bread to feed the numerous ducks in the ponds. The park also has two museums within its boundary:
 *  Riverfront Park This beautiful downtown park overlooking the Arkansas River is the site of La Petite Roche ("the little rock"), the rock formation for which the city is named. In addition, the park hosts the annual Riverfest celebration every Memorial Day weekend. An outdoor amphitheater for concerts is also located here.
 * Robinson Center, Markham and Broadway. One of two city-owned convention centers, connected to the Doubletree Hotel and anchored by the 2,609-seat Robinson Center Music Hall, home to traveling Broadway productions, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, and Ballet Arkansas.
 * Taborian Hall, Ninth and State. This 1916 building is the only surviving remnant of Little Harlem, an African American community that saw its heyday during the segregation era. By 1992, it was vacant and had a huge hole in its roof, and was subsequently restored to house Arkansas Flag and Banner. There is a movement to restore the Dreamland Ballroom on the building's top floor to its splendor. It once saw the likes of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Nat King Cole.
 * Union Station, Markham and Victory. Although now a shadow of its former self save for occasional Amtrak service, Union Station still retains most of its late nineteenth-century atmosphere.
 * YMCA Building, 524 South Broadway. Bill Clinton was a frequent visitor to this YMCA branch during his years as governor of Arkansas. The building was built in 1928 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. But in 1995, the YMCA of Metropolitan Little Rock shuttered the branch due to declining membership. The building is now awaiting restoration.
 * MacArthur Park (bounded by 9th St. to the north, I-630 to the south, Commerce St. to the west, and McMath Ave. to the east): this city park is built around the old Little Rock Arsenal, where Douglas MacArthur was born in 1880. Lots of room to walk around, picnic, and play. Bring a loaf of bread to feed the numerous ducks in the ponds. The park also has two museums within its boundary:
 *  Riverfront Park This beautiful downtown park overlooking the Arkansas River is the site of La Petite Roche ("the little rock"), the rock formation for which the city is named. In addition, the park hosts the annual Riverfest celebration every Memorial Day weekend. An outdoor amphitheater for concerts is also located here.
 * Robinson Center, Markham and Broadway. One of two city-owned convention centers, connected to the Doubletree Hotel and anchored by the 2,609-seat Robinson Center Music Hall, home to traveling Broadway productions, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, and Ballet Arkansas.
 * Taborian Hall, Ninth and State. This 1916 building is the only surviving remnant of Little Harlem, an African American community that saw its heyday during the segregation era. By 1992, it was vacant and had a huge hole in its roof, and was subsequently restored to house Arkansas Flag and Banner. There is a movement to restore the Dreamland Ballroom on the building's top floor to its splendor. It once saw the likes of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Nat King Cole.
 * Union Station, Markham and Victory. Although now a shadow of its former self save for occasional Amtrak service, Union Station still retains most of its late nineteenth-century atmosphere.
 * YMCA Building, 524 South Broadway. Bill Clinton was a frequent visitor to this YMCA branch during his years as governor of Arkansas. The building was built in 1928 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. But in 1995, the YMCA of Metropolitan Little Rock shuttered the branch due to declining membership. The building is now awaiting restoration.
 * MacArthur Park (bounded by 9th St. to the north, I-630 to the south, Commerce St. to the west, and McMath Ave. to the east): this city park is built around the old Little Rock Arsenal, where Douglas MacArthur was born in 1880. Lots of room to walk around, picnic, and play. Bring a loaf of bread to feed the numerous ducks in the ponds. The park also has two museums within its boundary:
 *  Riverfront Park This beautiful downtown park overlooking the Arkansas River is the site of La Petite Roche ("the little rock"), the rock formation for which the city is named. In addition, the park hosts the annual Riverfest celebration every Memorial Day weekend. An outdoor amphitheater for concerts is also located here.
 * Robinson Center, Markham and Broadway. One of two city-owned convention centers, connected to the Doubletree Hotel and anchored by the 2,609-seat Robinson Center Music Hall, home to traveling Broadway productions, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, and Ballet Arkansas.
 * Taborian Hall, Ninth and State. This 1916 building is the only surviving remnant of Little Harlem, an African American community that saw its heyday during the segregation era. By 1992, it was vacant and had a huge hole in its roof, and was subsequently restored to house Arkansas Flag and Banner. There is a movement to restore the Dreamland Ballroom on the building's top floor to its splendor. It once saw the likes of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Nat King Cole.
 * Union Station, Markham and Victory. Although now a shadow of its former self save for occasional Amtrak service, Union Station still retains most of its late nineteenth-century atmosphere.
 * YMCA Building, 524 South Broadway. Bill Clinton was a frequent visitor to this YMCA branch during his years as governor of Arkansas. The building was built in 1928 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. But in 1995, the YMCA of Metropolitan Little Rock shuttered the branch due to declining membership. The building is now awaiting restoration.
 *  Riverfront Park This beautiful downtown park overlooking the Arkansas River is the site of La Petite Roche ("the little rock"), the rock formation for which the city is named. In addition, the park hosts the annual Riverfest celebration every Memorial Day weekend. An outdoor amphitheater for concerts is also located here.
 * Robinson Center, Markham and Broadway. One of two city-owned convention centers, connected to the Doubletree Hotel and anchored by the 2,609-seat Robinson Center Music Hall, home to traveling Broadway productions, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, and Ballet Arkansas.
 * Taborian Hall, Ninth and State. This 1916 building is the only surviving remnant of Little Harlem, an African American community that saw its heyday during the segregation era. By 1992, it was vacant and had a huge hole in its roof, and was subsequently restored to house Arkansas Flag and Banner. There is a movement to restore the Dreamland Ballroom on the building's top floor to its splendor. It once saw the likes of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Nat King Cole.
 * Union Station, Markham and Victory. Although now a shadow of its former self save for occasional Amtrak service, Union Station still retains most of its late nineteenth-century atmosphere.
 * YMCA Building, 524 South Broadway. Bill Clinton was a frequent visitor to this YMCA branch during his years as governor of Arkansas. The building was built in 1928 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. But in 1995, the YMCA of Metropolitan Little Rock shuttered the branch due to declining membership. The building is now awaiting restoration.
 * Robinson Center, Markham and Broadway. One of two city-owned convention centers, connected to the Doubletree Hotel and anchored by the 2,609-seat Robinson Center Music Hall, home to traveling Broadway productions, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, and Ballet Arkansas.
 * Taborian Hall, Ninth and State. This 1916 building is the only surviving remnant of Little Harlem, an African American community that saw its heyday during the segregation era. By 1992, it was vacant and had a huge hole in its roof, and was subsequently restored to house Arkansas Flag and Banner. There is a movement to restore the Dreamland Ballroom on the building's top floor to its splendor. It once saw the likes of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Nat King Cole.
 * Union Station, Markham and Victory. Although now a shadow of its former self save for occasional Amtrak service, Union Station still retains most of its late nineteenth-century atmosphere.
 * YMCA Building, 524 South Broadway. Bill Clinton was a frequent visitor to this YMCA branch during his years as governor of Arkansas. The building was built in 1928 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. But in 1995, the YMCA of Metropolitan Little Rock shuttered the branch due to declining membership. The building is now awaiting restoration.
 * Union Station, Markham and Victory. Although now a shadow of its former self save for occasional Amtrak service, Union Station still retains most of its late nineteenth-century atmosphere.
 * YMCA Building, 524 South Broadway. Bill Clinton was a frequent visitor to this YMCA branch during his years as governor of Arkansas. The building was built in 1928 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. But in 1995, the YMCA of Metropolitan Little Rock shuttered the branch due to declining membership. The building is now awaiting restoration.
 * YMCA Building, 524 South Broadway. Bill Clinton was a frequent visitor to this YMCA branch during his years as governor of Arkansas. The building was built in 1928 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. But in 1995, the YMCA of Metropolitan Little Rock shuttered the branch due to declining membership. The building is now awaiting restoration.
 * YMCA Building, 524 South Broadway. Bill Clinton was a frequent visitor to this YMCA branch during his years as governor of Arkansas. The building was built in 1928 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. But in 1995, the YMCA of Metropolitan Little Rock shuttered the branch due to declining membership. The building is now awaiting restoration.

Midtown

 * The Heights and Hillcrest Two affluent neighborhoods with a small-town charm. Beginning at Stifft Station on Markham St. and ending at University Ave., Kavanaugh Blvd. winds through both neighborhoods, following the route of a now-defunct streetcar line. Cantrell Rd. forms the boundary between the two neighborhoods, with The Heights to the north and Hillcrest to the south. Many of the city's most popular restaurants are located along Kavanaugh, along with art galleries and odd and interesting shops, both funky and upscale. Hillcrest is mix of mid-priced houses and apartments along with fine old houses. The Heights represents more of the old-money Little Rock Country Club crowd. These were the city's most exclusive neighborhoods until the boom in expensive subdivisions in the far west (e.g., Chenal Valley and Hickory Hills).
 * War Memorial Park A golf course, fitness center, and public swimming pool are all located here. Also features:

West Little Rock
Little Rock used to end about where I-430 now runs, but the pace of development in the western part of the city has been rapid, in both commercial and residential areas. Big box stores, chain restaurants, new hotels, and apartment complexes and subdivions stretch for miles west of I-630, especially along Chenal Parkway, West Markham Street, and Cantrell, Bowman, and Shackleford Roads.

 * The drive across the river on I-430, while not a destination in and of itself, offers an amazing view of the city and of the river. Driving north on 430 to cross the bridge also offers a panoramic view north.
 * The drive across the river on I-430, while not a destination in and of itself, offers an amazing view of the city and of the river. Driving north on 430 to cross the bridge also offers a panoramic view north.
 * The drive across the river on I-430, while not a destination in and of itself, offers an amazing view of the city and of the river. Driving north on 430 to cross the bridge also offers a panoramic view north.
 * The drive across the river on I-430, while not a destination in and of itself, offers an amazing view of the city and of the river. Driving north on 430 to cross the bridge also offers a panoramic view north.

North Little Rock
North Little Rock is an independent city just across the Arkansas River from downtown Little Rock.

The Arkansas River Trail
The circular Arkansas River Trail runs from downtown Little Rock, west along the Arkansas River to the Big Dam Bridge, crosses it, then runs back east to downtown North Little Rock, finally completing the loop after crossing the historic Junction Bridge. Soon you'll be able to go all the way to Pinnacle Mountain, once the Two Rivers Bridge west of the Big Dam Bridge is finished. A great place to exercise by walking, running, roller skating, or cycling.

Do
If you have kids with you, the Little Rock Visitors Bureau website has a kids section with a wide range of activities.

Sports and leisure
For those who want to get off the beaten path, Little Rock offers a wide range of sports and leisure activities.

Golf is a popular activity in Little Rock; both public and private courses; country club membership may apply.

Movie theatres include UA Breckenridge Village 12 (1200 Breckenridge Drive,, online ticketing at Fandango) or Rave Motion Pictures Colonel Glenn 18 (18 Colonel Glenn Plaza Drive, , online ticketing at movietickets.com), both of which have digital projection, stadium seating and surround sound. Independent films are shown at Riverdale 10 VIP Cinema (2600 Cantrell Road,, online ticketing available through theatre's website).

Those looking to take a stroll can walk across the Arkansas River to North Little Rock on one of two converted train trestles — the former Rock Island Railroad bridge from the Clinton Presidential Center, or the Junction Bridge from Riverfront Park.

Buy

 * Shackleford Crossing Shackleford Rd. at I-430.
 * Shackleford Crossing Shackleford Rd. at I-430.
 * Shackleford Crossing Shackleford Rd. at I-430.
 * Shackleford Crossing Shackleford Rd. at I-430.
 * Shackleford Crossing Shackleford Rd. at I-430.
 * Shackleford Crossing Shackleford Rd. at I-430.

Budget

 * Damgoode Pies Locations in Hillcrest, on Cantrell Road just outside the Heights, and in downtown's River Market District with some of the best pizza in town.
 * The Oyster Bar A longtime neighborhood favorite in Stifft Station-Hillcrest with shrimp, oysters, po-boys, and draft Bass and Guinness. A contender for best jukebox in town.
 * Pizza D'Action A smoky hangout for the young and hip crowd at Stifft Station on Markham Street. (They get around the no-smoking law by declaring themselves a bar and barring the under-21s.)
 * U.S. Pizza There are several locations of this popular locally based chain, including Hillcrest, the Heights, and Rodney Parham Road.
 * U.S. Pizza There are several locations of this popular locally based chain, including Hillcrest, the Heights, and Rodney Parham Road.

Mid-range

 * Ciao Baci, in a cozy Hillcrest home converted into a restaurant (that used to be the original Andre's). Very good appetizers and entrees, extensive wine list, and open very late.  A good place for dinner or for just hanging out with appetizers and wine.  A little expensive, but good prices for the quality.
 * Forbidden Garden along west Little Rock's Cantrell Road is the second generation of the longtime Forbidden City Chinese restaurant once part of midtown's Park Plaza Mall.
 * Loca Luna Eclectic food: a mix of southern, Southwestern, with maybe a touch of Italian and Mexican. (Example: barbecue chicken pizza with cranberry tequila sauce.) Good nightly specials, or try the old faithful pot roast. Great meatloaf (!) at lunch. Reasonably priced wine. Outside seating.
 * Mt. Fuji Enjoy the best cuisine from Japan in a fine setting. Also has a gift shop that sells Japanese goods.
 * Star of India, 301 N Shackleford Rd. Lots of good Indian food for the money, from a long menu of traditional Indian dishes. Good service, and owner Sami goes out of his way to please customers. Indian beer, too. +1 501 227-9900
 * Trio's Fine food and fine service in an upscale mini-mall on Cantrell Road. On nearly all locals' lists of LR favorites. Outside seating.
 * Star of India, 301 N Shackleford Rd. Lots of good Indian food for the money, from a long menu of traditional Indian dishes. Good service, and owner Sami goes out of his way to please customers. Indian beer, too. +1 501 227-9900
 * Trio's Fine food and fine service in an upscale mini-mall on Cantrell Road. On nearly all locals' lists of LR favorites. Outside seating.

Sleep
The opening of the Clinton Presidential Library in 2004 nearly caused Little Rock's hotels to burst at the seams, and the number of visitors to the city is growing. It would be nearly impossible to list all the best hotels here. The designations of Budget, Mid-range, and Splurge do not necessarily reflect price range, and also apply to the quality of accommodations and amenities.

Mid-range

 * Holiday Inn at the Presidential Center 600 Interstate 30, . The closest hotel to the Clinton Library.

Connect

 * Free Internet service is provided in all branches of the Central Arkansas Library System

Consulates

 * 🇲🇽 Mexico

Go next

 * Memphis is a 2-hr drive east on I-40.
 * Hot Springs is a one-hour drive southwest of Little Rock.
 * Bentonville by way of Eureka Springs or Fort Smith. Two to three hours driving, plus sightseeing stops.

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Littleton

There is more than one place called Littleton:

England

 * Littleton (England) - A parish in England.

Ireland

 * Littleton (Ireland) - A village in Ireland.

United States of America

 * Littleton (Colorado) - A city in Colorado.
 * Littleton (Illinois) - A village in Illinois.
 * Littleton (Iowa) - A town in Iowa.
 * Littleton (Maine) - A town in Maine.
 * Littleton (Massachusetts) - A town in Massachusetts.
 * Littleton (New Hampshire) - A town in New Hampshire.
 * Littleton (North Carolina) - A town in North Carolina.
 * Littleton (West Virginia) - A town in West Virginia.

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Littleton (Colorado)

Littleton is a city of about 45,000 in the Denver Metropolitan Area of the western U.S. state of Colorado. The seat of Arapahoe County and also extending into adjacent Arapahoe and Douglas counties, the city lies south of Denver along the South Platte River. A former farming community, Littleton is now a residential suburb of Denver.

By car
Some of the main roads to access Littleton North/South are S Santa Fe Dr (US-85), S Wadsworth Blvd, and S Broadway. Littleton East/West is accessed by CO-470, W Mineral Ave, W Littleton Blvd, and E Belleview Ave.

By rail
Using the RTD (Regional Transportation District), Littleton can be accessed by light rail via 2 stations. These stations are Littleton/Downtown Station, and Littleton/Mineral Station. Both stations are on the C Line (To Denver's Union Station), and the D Line (Through Downtown Denver to 30th & Downing Station).

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Littleton (New Hampshire)

Littleton is a city in New Hampshire. Littleton has been featured in a number of magazines in the past decade as particularly attractive, vibrant, welcoming, and resourceful. The downtown area has not deteriorated as have many New England towns when the "Big Box" stores arrived, and retains an authentic charm.

Get in
The town is at the intersection of Rt. 302 and Rt. 116, and has two exits off of Interstate 93. Its population varies with the season, but was 6,000 people in 2020. Littleton seems larger, as it is a hub for a number of nearby smaller towns whose residents utilize many of Littleton's services (health care, shopping, arts and entertainment, etc.).

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Litvínov

Litvínov is a small city in Northwest Bohemia, right at the foothills of Krusne hory (English: "Ore mountains") and less than 20 km from the border with Saxony, Germany

By car
Several roads lead to Litvinov. Road 27 connects to the capital Prague.

By train
Litvinov can be reached by train as well; there are two train stations within the city limits:
 * The first one is closer to the center. It can be reached by city mass transportation system;
 * The second one is on the outskirts of the city, still within walkable distance from the centre.

By bus
There are daily bus services to smaller cities, as well as with Prague (regular one-way fare is around 20 Kč).

Do
Litvinov is a place with multiple options for sport activity.

Summer MTB

Winter: Skiing, cross-country skiing

Connect
MU Litvinov, Náměstí Míru 11,

Stay safe
Avoid going to the Janov suburb in the evening, since there is a reasonably high chance that you may be robbed.

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Liuku

Liuku is in Northwestern Yunnan.

Understand
Liuku is not a tourist destination. It is a transport hub that is necessary to pass through to head north up the Nujiang valley. This city, however, is very clean and pleasant. It is a relaxing place to stop over for a few days.

By bus
Busses run between Liuku and Gongshan, Kunming and Xiaguan. Busses also run north to Bingzhongluo, but the road is still a no-through road, so after seeing Bingzhongluo you must back track to Liuku. The bus station is a little out of the center of town (around ¥10–15 in a taxi), but tickets can be bought prior to departure in a small shop behind the Mingzheng hotel.

Get around
Taxis and walking, the city is not too large.

See
A pathway runs up the hill from the foot bridge and along the top, you can get a great view of the city. This path is easy to find as it is illuminated with neon lights at night. The riverside is quite busy at night, take a walk to see the locals dancing or to have a drink at one of the many bars.

Buy
There are a lot of Wedding dress shops around town.

Drink
Bars, restaurants and karaoke bars are dotted along the river front.

Sleep
No hostels, many business hotels are cheap enough and decent. Mingzheng hotel is the best in town, but expensive.

Go next
Busses run from Liuku to Bingzhongluo twice a day (07:20 and midday). The bus ride will be nine hours, along bumpy roads and cliff faces. Busses will often be small and cramped. The scenery, however, is beautiful. Bingzhongluo is a must see for nature lovers and hikers.

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Liuzhou

Liuzhou  (柳州; Liǔzhōu) is the second largest city in Guangxi. It is an industrial city, but most of the industry has moved from the city centre and the city is much less polluted than it used to be. It also contains much of interest and is a central location within Guangxi providing access to the rest of the region. It is surrounded by beautiful karst countryside and many minority (Zhuang, Miao, Yao, Dong etc) villages.

Get in
Liuzhou is a major rail hub and has good connections with most areas of China. The small airport offers flights to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou etc.

By plane

 * The city-airport express bus departs from the airport to South Bus Station, with stops at Yufengshan and Lianhua Bus Station. The airport is also served by public bus route no. 21, which departs for the eastern end of Wu Yi Road. Bus route no. 21 operates from 07:10 to 18:15 and costs ¥2.
 * The city-airport express bus departs from the airport to South Bus Station, with stops at Yufengshan and Lianhua Bus Station. The airport is also served by public bus route no. 21, which departs for the eastern end of Wu Yi Road. Bus route no. 21 operates from 07:10 to 18:15 and costs ¥2.

Get around
Liuzhou has an extensive bus service and some of the cheapest taxis in China. The city centre is easily explored on foot, but some of the parks, etc are a bit further out.

Buy

 * Liuzhou Coffins. Miniature souvenir coffins. From the Chinese saying "Be born in Suzhou, live in Hangzhou, eat in Guangzhou and die in Liuzhou." Liuzhou used to be famous for its coffins which were made from the local high quality wood. Today, only miniature versions are available and are popular as good luck charms as the Chinese for coffin can be used as a play on words for "Gain Promotion and Increase Wealth"

Eat

 * Luosifen, 螺蛳粉, the local speciality. Rice noodles in a spicy broth made from snails. Instant versions are also available in shops for taking out.
 * Chao luo, 炒螺, snails prepared in wok.
 * Liang ban niu za, 凉拌牛杂, beef offal, cold and dressed with sauce.
 * Yun pian gao, 云片糕, sweet, creamy pastry.

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