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North Bali

North Bali is a coastal area in Bali.

Cities

 * — quiet coastal villages with black sand beaches and coral reefs
 * — largest town on the north coast and the former administrative capital of Bali

Understand
This is an area far removed from the hectic pace that can be so apparent in South Bali.

In Dutch colonial days, Singaraja with its port and with easy access from Java, it was the administrative capital of the island. Touches of that history still remain with the noticeably wide streets and the occasional old house which has retained the large gardens which would have congenial for the Dutch colonial population. This combines to give Singaraja a certainly different feel and atmosphere to other locations in Bali.

Lovina is the other area of the region often visited by tourists. The name Lovina was actually coined for tourism development purposes in the 1950s and consists of three traditional villages along a stretch of black sand fringed coastline. Development has been a bit haphazard here but that just seems to add to its laid back charm. Lovina is popular with visitors who want a beachside holiday in Bali but do not want the hectic pace of the resort regions of South Bali.

By car
There are several routes used to access the northern region of Bali, some much more often used than others.

From the south. The main road through the highlands comes down the northern face of the central mountain range and continues into Singaraja. This is a picturesque drive. Driving time from Bedugul in Central Bali about 1 hour, from Ubud about 2 hours and from the main tourist destinations in South Bali, about 3 hours.

An alternative and even more scenic route involves turning west at Lake Buyan in Bedugul and heading through the village of Munduk and onto Seririt on the north coast. From there it is about a 20 minute drive eastwards to Lovina. This journey can take as long as you want it to. Take your time and really enjoy the magnificent scenery.

From the east. The east coast route into north Bali goes through some very barren terrain with stark views of Mount Agung across flat gravel plains. From Amed the drive to Singaraja will take 1 hour to 90 minutes.

There is a less used route which comes in from the highlands at Kintamani hitting the north coast road at Kubututambahan, just east of Singaraja.

From the west. The road follows the coast from Pemuteran in West Bali to Lovina through some lovely, laid-back coastal villages. Driving time about 1 hour.

By bus
There are scheduled shuttle buses to Lovina from most major tourist destinations in Bali. These are reliable and cheap. Check the advertised services locally and book one day in advance. Perama has an island-wide network and a local office in Lovina at Anturan.

Bemos servicing Singaraja depart from Ubung terminal in Denpasar.

Get around
Many visitors to the region arrive with their own hire car. It is possible to hire both motorcycles and cars in Lovina with Kalibukuk village being the best bet. If you intend to enjoy just the beaches and associated life in Lovina, then you are best served by walking. Regular local bemos do ply the coast road between Singaraja and Lovina and beyond. Just hail when you see one.

See
A day spent exploring Singaraja would be a day well spent by any visitor. The former colonial capital of Bali has long been subject to international influences, and these are still evident. There are some distinct ethnic communities reflecting the city's past as the major transit point into Bali. Just behind the waterfront and defunct harbour, check out the Kampung Arab (Arab village) district and the maze of distinctly old fashioned trading streets.

The local Balinese clearly have a taste for large monuments and you will see these dotted around the city, usually at major junctions. The winged lion symbol of the Buleleng Regency is to be seen all over the place.

Gedong Kirtya Museum which sits at the junction of Jalan Veteran and Jalan Gajah Made is well worth visiting. This museum is dedicated to the preservation of Lontar scripts. Lontar is species of palm tree and its leaves are an ancient medium for recording the written word. The museum houses thousands of these delicate pieces covering subjects as wide ranging as religion and the folklore of traditional medicine. The museum is open Monday to Thursday from 07:30 to 15:30 and on Friday mornings. Entrance is free but a donation requested (and you really should support them). The library staff are notably friendly and helpful.

About 10 km east of Singaraja on the coast road is Pura Meduwe Karang, a significant temple of north Bali. This unusual temple is host to all manner of stone carvings, many of them ghoulish. The temple is dedicated to Ibu Pertiwi (mother earth) and daily offerings are made to ensure that crops grow on infertile ground. That may sound odd until you go to North Bali and see how inhospitable so of much of the terrain actually is. There is a famous stone wall relief here that is testament to the wonderfully quirky Balinese sense of humour. It is a one metre square representation of the Dutch artist Nieuwenkamp, who bicycled around Bali in the early 20th century. The bicycle wheels have lotus-flower spokes, Nieuwenkamp is adorned with a floral sarong and flowers abound in the background. Between his feet and the wheels is a rat and a dog. This famous image has been copied many times. About 7 km further east on the coast road are the cold springs at Air Sanih and a visit here combines well with Pura Medewe Karang.

The whole of this region is famous for its black sand beaches and none more so that the long stretch of coastline to the west of Singaraja known as Lovina. There are many access points to the beach here and the coast road often runs very close to the sand. Perhaps the best and most well known is at the village of Kalibukuk where you should turn north and take the small road down to the dolphin statue where ample parking is available. Explore the beaches east and west from here for a real sample of life on the north coast of Bali. There are lots of opportunites just to laze around and take it all in.

Do
Diving and snorkelling are popular activities on the north coast and can be easily arranged either directly with dive operators or through your hotel. The best dive sites are at Tulamben and Pemuteran, outside of the region, but Lovina is good base for exploring both. For those who want their diving to make a difference as well, dive voluntourism has gain a foothold in North Bali, such as in Sea Communities in Les Village, Tejakula, where divers could help rebuild coral reefs and learn to catch ornamental fish in a sustainable way.

Take a pleasant trip to Pegasus Farm. Just a ten minute drive into the hills above Lovina past the well known Hotel Damai, you will find a large organic farm overlooking the Lovina bay at the end of Kayuputih village.

Available here are fantastic horse riding treks through the tropical jungle and Balinese villages. Suitable for all ages and levels of experience.

A dawn boat trip to see dolphins off Lovina is an ever popular excursion and is easy to arrange.

Spas in the north are low key and rather basic compared to the opulent options in south Bali, but the treatments are excellent and good value.

East of Singaraja in Tejakula is Bali Samadhi Spa. Thai Massage, Thai Hands Free Massage & Bali Massage are available.

Eat
All of the main hotels in Lovina have restaurants with indoor/outdoor dining and seafood barbecues are popular. The Lovina beachfront at Kalibukuk is the best for independent eateries. For a real local experience, try the stilted waterfront restaurants on Jalan Erlangga in Singaraja.

The native rice porridge from Buleleng is Bubur Mengguh, a warm porridge served with beans, shredded chicken, and green bean.

Drink
Lovina has a bit of a bar scene, especially at weekends. Look out for local flyposting, leaflets or ask at your hotel.

Sleep
Lovina has a huge number of budget and mid-market accommodation options and for that reason is popular with both budget travellers and families looking for good deals.

East of Singaraja in the area between Kubutambahan, Bukti, Tejakula are some private villas. Located in Tejakula is the Cili Emas Beach Resort. Cili Emas cooperates with Bali Samadhi Spa and you can enjoy all spa treatments in the comfort of the resort.

Splurge
Melka Excelsior Dolphin Hotel Resort, 10 km west of Singaraja, is the only hotel in the world has salt water swimming pool containing dolphins. The published room rates are Rp 1 million to Rp 3 million, which excludes the dolphin show, swimming with dolphin and dolphin therapy fees. Some guests have expressed concern regarding the conditions in which the dolphins are kept and other cruel practices.

Go next
The obvious next destinations for visitors leaving north Bali are:

 * A return back south via the central highlands at Bedugul.
 * Onto West Bali for diving and snorkelling at Pemuteran.
 * A swing around the north coast into East Bali to stay at either Amed or Candidasa or explore Mount Agung.

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North Barrier Coast

North Barrier Coast is on the Gulf Coast of Texas.

Cities

 * and its surrounding metropolitan area.
 * and its surrounding metropolitan area.
 * and its surrounding metropolitan area.
 * and its surrounding metropolitan area.
 * and its surrounding metropolitan area.
 * and its surrounding metropolitan area.

Other destinations

 * - long barrier island like strip with beaches, mosquitos and bird sanctuaries
 * - Wooded campsites, an astronomical observatory and a huge population of alligators
 * - An interesting city, numerous Gulf beaches that attract distinctively different crowds, and a naturally vegetated barrier island state park.

The three national wildlife refuges on the Texas coast, Brazoria, San Bernard and Big Boggy, form a vital complex of coastal wetlands harboring more than 300 bird species.

Understand
The North Barrier Coast runs from the north side of Lavaca Bay, across from Port Lavaca, north past Houston and Galveston to the east side of Galveston Bay. It covers territory up to around inland, including many small communities along US 59/ I-69, for example.

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The Battlefords

The Battlefords are in West Central Saskatchewan, consisting of the city of North Battleford and the town of Battleford. These two towns are separated by the North Saskatchewan River.

Understand
The name Battleford is derived from a fording area of the Battle River found at the confluence of the Battle River and the North Saskatchewan River. The English name of "Battle River" originates from indigenous languages, which was known as the "Fighting River" because it once marked the boundary between the Cree and Blackfoot Aboriginal Nations. In 1905, North Battleford came into being when the Canadian Northern Railway built a railway on the north side of the North Saskatchewan River.

North Battleford is an administrative centre and service hub for the economic, education, health and social needs of the region.

North Battleford had a permanent population of about 14,000 in 2011, but in 2018, the mayor said that the transient population would increase this to about 30,000 people. The Town of Battleford had about 4,000 people in 2011.

History
The Battleford area was the site of numerous independent and Hudson's Bay Company fur trading houses dating from the 1770s. William Holmes operated a post for the North West Company just above the confluence of the Battle and North Saskatchewan Rivers in 1784; at least three posts were in use between 1868 and 1914. Battleford was founded in 1875 as a fur trading post and North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) fort; its post office opened in 1877. Between 1876 and 1883, Battleford was the territorial capital of the North-West Territories (now Alberta, Saskatchewan, Nunavut, northern Quebec, northern Ontario and the Northwest Territories) before it was moved to Regina, and the NWMP fort (Fort Battleford) located there played an important role in the 1885 North-West Rebellion. It is also the terminus of the historic Swift Current-Battleford Trail.

In 1905, the construction of the Canadian Northern Railway main line to Edmonton placed the line on the north side of the North Saskatchewan River, bypassing Battleford. North Battleford was built along the railway line and was incorporated as a village in 1906, as a town in 1907, and as a city (with a population of 5,000) in 1913. Its position along the railway caused it to surpass Battleford as the major regional centre.

Climate
The weather in The Battlefords is generally dry and sunny. Summer daytime temperatures range from to. Evenings are cool, requiring a light sweater or jacket. Winter temperatures vary from to. There is sufficient snowfall for winter activities and sports.

Get in
North Battleford is northwest of Saskatoon on the Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway), and  southeast of Lloydminster.

By bus
The city has two public bus routes that operate M-F 7AM-7PM and Sa 8AM-6PM. There is no transit service on Sundays and holidays. The Battlefords Handi-Bus System operates on a five-day-a-week demand basis. Call for more information. Adults $3, children 6-16 $2. (Jan 2018)

By taxi
Crown Cab serves the Battlefords and area. They also offer a wheelchair accessible van and car wash open 24 hours. Their office is at 1072 - 102nd Street North Battleford.

NB City Cab You can book online or by phone. Their office is at 2112-100th Street North Battleford.

Connect
When in The Battlefords, tune to Tourism Radio 100.5 FM for information on festivals, events and attractions.

Stay safe
In 2018, Maclean's magazine ranked North Battleford as Canada's most dangerous place for overall crime. The city's mayor, however,  said that this per-capita ranking was based on the town's permanent population, and that its ranking would be much lower of the crime rate were based on its total population.

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North Bay (Ontario)

North Bay is a city of approximately 53,000 people (2021) in Ontario. It has about 72,000 people in its metropolitan area (2021).

Understand
North Bay calls itself the "gateway to Northern Ontario". The region was first populated by Indigenous peoples, and was explored and charted by French explorer Samuel de Champlain in the early 1600s.

History
The site of North Bay was on the main canoe route west from Montreal. Apart from Indigenous people, voyageurs and surveyors, there was little activity in the Lake Nipissing area until the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) in 1882. The CPR started its westward expansion from Callander Station (later renamed Bonfield), just to the east of North Bay, which was the point where the Canada Central Railway (CCR) ended. In 1882, John Ferguson decided that the north bay of Lake Nipissing was a promising spot for settlement. North Bay was incorporated as a town in 1891.

North Bay was selected as the southern terminus of the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway (T&NO) in 1902 when the Ontario government established a development road to serve the Haileybury settlement. During construction of the T&NO, silver was discovered at Cobalt and started a mining frenzy in the northern part of the province that continued for many years. The Canadian Northern Railway was built to North Bay in 1913.

North Bay grew through a strong lumbering sector, mining and the three railways in the early days.

The Dionne Quintuplets were born in Corbeil, Ontario, on the southern outskirts of North Bay in 1934. Their births had a tremendous impact on tourism in the area, and may have saved the economy in the district during the Depression and beyond. North Bay and area lived off this legacy well into the 1960s. Many visitors to the area discovered lakes and summer retreats that were easily accessible and the businesses thrived on tourism.

In 1951, as a result of rising tensions in the Cold War, the Royal Canadian Air Force established an air base at North Bay. Construction of RCAF Station North Bay took three years, during which it became the largest industry in the community, a status it held for more than four decades. In 1963, the North American Air Defence Command (NORAD) opened its Canadian operations centre at the base. Manned by American and Canadian military personnel, the centre, situated 60 storeys underground to withstand a nuclear strike, monitored Canada's northern, east-central and Atlantic airspace, identifying and tracking all air traffic in this airspace, and responding to airborne emergencies, crime, and suspicious, unknown and potentially hostile aircraft. In 1983 this responsibility was expanded to all of Canada, and in October 2006 the base's NORAD operations moved into a new facility above ground where it continues to provide surveillance, identification and tracking of aircraft, and warning and response to emergencies, attacks and other crises, for the air sovereignty of Canada and North America.

By the 21st century the base was no longer the city's top industry. The current engines driving North Bay's economy are the university and college population, and the North Bay Regional Health Centre, opened in January 2011. Tourism and a stable provincial government service centre also contribute to the robust economy.

By car
Highway 11 and Highway 17 briefly combine into a single road while they pass through North Bay. Highway 11 northwest of North Bay and Highway 17 are both part of the Trans-Canada Highway.

From Toronto, take Highway 400 north to Barrie and then take the Highway 11 cutoff just north of the city. From Sudbury (and the west), take Highway 17 east. From Ottawa, follow Highway 17 west through Mattawa. From Timmins, take Highway 101 east to Matheson and then follow Highway 11 south. From Rouyn-Noranda, take Highway 101 south (in Quebec) which becomes Highway 63 (in Ontario) south.

Airlines
Canadian airlines operating to North Bay:
 * Seasonal flights operate to North Bay.
 * Seasonal flights operate to North Bay.
 * Seasonal flights operate to North Bay.

By bus

 * Operates a daily bus route to North Bay from Rouyn-Noranda (4.5 hours). For Rouyn-Noranda, the operator has services that travel to Montreal and Val-d'Or.
 * Service from Toronto, Ottawa, Timmins, Cochrane, Sudbury, and connecting service from Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay, and Winnipeg. Routes traveling to North Bay:
 * Between Toronto and North Bay including stops in Huntsville, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Washago (some trips), Orillia (stop trips), and Barrie. Travel time to North Bay from Toronto is 4.75-5.25 hours, from Barrie is 3.25-4 hours, and from Huntsville is 1.25-1.5 hours.
 * Between North Bay and Timmins including stops in Temagami, Cobalt, Temiskaming Shores (Haileybury, New Liskard, Dymond), Kirkland Lake, and Matheson. Timed connection is available at Matheson from Cochrane. Travel time to North Bay from Cobalt is 2 hours, from Kirkland Lake is 3.75 hours, from Matheson is 5.25 hours, from Timmins is 6 hours, and from Cochrane is 6.25 hours.
 * Between Ottawa and Sudbury including stops in Kanata, Arnprior, Renfrew, Pembroke, Petawawa, Mattawa, and North Bay. Travel time to North Bay from Ottawa is 5.25 hours, from Arnprior is 4 hours, from Pembroke is 2.75 hours, from Petawawa is 2.25 hours, and from Sudbury is 1.5 hours.

By train
As of 2024, there is no train service to North Bay. Ontario Northland's Northlander train used to serve the city, but it was cancelled in 2012. There are plans to restore the service sometime in 2026.

Get around
North Bay Transit is an efficient public transit system servicing the city and ski-hills (in the winter months).

Do

 * There are a number of multi-purpose trails in and around the city.
 * There are a number of multi-purpose trails in and around the city.
 * There are a number of multi-purpose trails in and around the city.

Budget
There are many parks in the region that are great for camping. Visit http://www.parkscanada.ca for more information on camping in the region.
 * NU Accomodations: 100 College drive, North Bay https://booking.nipissingu.ca/accommodations
 * NU Accomodations: 100 College drive, North Bay https://booking.nipissingu.ca/accommodations

Go next
North Bay is surprisingly central despite its perceived location. Sudbury (west along Highway 17) and Muskoka (south along Highway 11) are only an hour and a half away by car. Ottawa and Toronto are both within a few hours' driving distance as well. Timmins is about 360 km to the north.

 * Algonquin Provincial Park is south of North Bay, less than two hours' drive.
 * Mattawa — a point of departure for canoeing or boating on the Ottawa River

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North Bay (Bay Area)

North of the Golden Gate Bridge, in the hilly country across the chilly waters from San Francisco, lies the North Bay region of the Bay Area. Perhaps best known as the home of Napa Valley, America's largest wine producing region, here you'll find lovely natural scenery and some very pleasant small towns in the hills and valleys of the area.

Cities

 * - A charming wine country town with excellent restaurants, shopping and wine tasting.
 * - Home to the scenic old-growth redwood grove of Muir Woods and other beautiful nature reserves for hiking.
 * - A historically agricultural community in Sonoma County.
 * - The county seat and largest city of Marin County, home to a historic Spanish mission.
 * - The largest city of the North Bay, home to a museum devoted to Charles Schulz and a good jumping-off point for exploring the region.
 * - A charming community perched on a hillside by the bay that's an easy ferry ride from San Francisco.
 * - A historic small town that's a popular ferry port and is the closest community to scenic Angel Island.
 * - A prominent town at the northeasternmost edge of the bay, accessible by ferry and home to a few notable attractions.
 * - A large town in Sonoma County.

Other destinations

 * - Offers beaches, hiking, history, and spectacular views of the California coast.
 * - From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches through its open grasslands to its brushy hillsides and forested ridges, visitors can discover over 1000 species of plants and animals. Home to several cultures over thousands of years, Point Reyes preserves a tapestry of stories and interactions of people.

By plane
The nearest international airports are San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, Oakland International Airport  in Oakland, and Sacramento International Airport  in Sacramento. Bus service is provided by the Marin Airporter from San Francisco International Airport (every 30 minutes) and by Groome Transportation from both San Francisco and Oakland. The other major Bay Area airport, in San Jose, is really too far away to be convenient.

Sonoma County Airport also has a limited number of domestic flights. Bus service from STS is provided by Groome Transportation as well as by Sonoma County Transit. Light rail service is provided by SMART.

By bus
Major bus routes into this region include:
 * Golden Gate Transit route 101, which runs roughly once an hour from San Francisco to Santa Rosa via San Rafael, Novato, Petaluma, Cotati, and Rohnert Park. Other routes in the 100s also serve Marin and Sonoma Counties from San Francisco.
 * Golden Gate Transit route 580, which runs once or twice an hour to the San Rafael transit center from El Cerrito del Norte BART station, with BART connections to the rest of the East Bay.
 * Greyhound buses to San Rafael, Santa Rosa, Vallejo, and Suisun City (near Fairfield).
 * SolTrans routes from the East Bay to points in Solano County (Benicia, Vallejo, Fairfield, Suisun City, Vacaville, Dixon).

By ferry
Ferries run from San Francisco to Larkspur (near San Rafael), Sausalito, Tiburon, and Vallejo.

Get around
SMART (Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit) connects the main towns along the major north-south axis in Marin and Sonoma Counties by train, including Larkspur (with ferry connections to San Francisco), San Rafael, Novato, Petaluma, and Santa Rosa.

Local bus agencies include Golden Gate Transit, Marin Transit in Marin County, The Vine in and around the Napa Valley, Sonoma County Transit in Sonoma County, and SolTrans in and around Solano County.

That said, the North Bay is weak on transit compared to San Francisco or the East Bay. Most residents depend on cars to get around, and transit frequency is often as low as once an hour, sometimes less.

Drink
Although overshadowed by the world famous wine industry in the region (more detail on that can be found in the Napa Valley guide), there is a high concentration of microbreweries in the area, following the well known saying among beer aficionados, "It takes great beer to make great wine." The dominant style in the region is the West Coast IPA, popular for the aggressive hops brewed into the beer, but a vast array of styles are available. Popular breweries include Bear Republic Brewing Company in Healdsburg, Lagunitas Brewing Company in Petaluma, Marin Brewing Company in Larkspur, Moylan Brewery in Novato, Napa Smith Brewing Company in Napa, and Russian River Brewing Company in Santa Rosa.

Go next

 * East Bay
 * Mendocino County
 * San Francisco
 * Davis and Sacramento

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North Beach

There is more than one place called North Beach:

United States of America

 * Miami/North Beach - A district in Miami.
 * North Beach (Maryland) - A town in Maryland.
 * San Francisco/Chinatown-North Beach - A district in San Francisco.

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North Bend (Washington)

North Bend is a city in Washington. The city was originally platted as "Snoqualmie" in 1889. The community later became known as Mountain View and finally, due to the location near the bend toward the North of the South Fork River, became the Town of "North Bend". The City incorporated on March 12, 1909.

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North Bend (Oregon)

North Bend is a town on the Southern Oregon Coast.

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North Berwick

North Berwick is a town on the coast of East Lothian in central Scotland, with a population of 7840 in 2020. It's an attractive fishing port and beach resort, nowadays a commuter town for Edinburgh 20 miles west. Several uninhabited nearby islands are seabird reserves, the most prominent being the Bass Rock.

The tourist information centre is within the library on School Road, same hours.

By train
North Berwick is the terminus of a branch off the East Coast mainline. ScotRail trains run hourly, daily from Edinburgh Waverley, taking 35 min. Along the mainline these stop at Musselburgh, Wallyford, Prestonpans, Longniddry and Drem, but no other trains stop there; so coming from the south you have to go into Edinburgh, change and come back out again. The last train is around 11PM, and in 2022 you might pay as little as £3 for an offpeak single. The is quarter of a mile west of town centre. It's just a platform halt, with ticket machines but no staffed office or toilets. There is step-free access to the sole platform.

Your rail ticket gives you a discount on entry to the Seabird Centre.

By bus
Lothian Buses X5 and 124 run from Edinburgh along Princes Street (close to but not into the bus station) then via Musselburgh along the coast road to North Berwick. They run daily every 30-60 min, taking 90 min. The last bus is around 11:30PM but a weekend N124 runs at 12:30AM and 3:30AM.

The 125 and 126 are school buses part-route between North Berwick, Aberlady and Musselburgh.

Eve Coach 120 takes 50 min from Dunbar to North Berwick every couple of hours M-Sa, with only two on Sunday.

There isn't a bus station. Buses traverse the town with several stops on A198 then turn around at Tesco supermarket.

By road
North Berwick is on A198, the scenic loop road along the coast north of A1. Coming from the south, you need to exit A1 just west of Dunbar to join A199 the former main road, then continue west a mile or so for the A198 turnoff — the new A1 doesn't make a junction here. Coming from the west out of Edinburgh, follow A1 and exit onto A199 just beyond Haddington, then continue east to A198. Bicycles aren't allowed on the new A1 and the scenic route eastbound is to join the old road at Musselburgh and wind through the coastal villages.

Get around
Eve Coach 120 runs past Tantallon Castle on its way to Dunbar. Eve Coach 121 takes 35 min to Haddington every couple of hours daily, via Drem railway station, the Museum of Flight at East Fortune, and Athelstaneford.

See

 * Old St Andrews Church is a ruin in the park next to Kirk Ports. St Andrews Well here was a holy or healing-well but it's nowadays capped.
 * : in Scots a "law" is a prominent conical hill, which climbers would call a "Marilyn". It's the 613 ft / 187 m plug of an extinct volcano, with surrounding material swept away by glaciation to form a "crag-and-tail", very steep to the south and gentler to the east. From town follow B1347 Haddington Rd south, branching left onto the signposted path - please keep to this to reduce erosion. It's an easy stroll to the top, with vistas of the Forth islands, and of the chain of similar plugs stretching towards Edinburgh Castle; Traprain Law is the closest in view. There are remains of an Iron Age hill fort, and other defences from the Napoleonic to WWII. A mighty whale jawbone has stood on the summit since 1709, with at least three replacements as natural bones have crumbled. The present version (installed by helicopter in 2008) is a fibreglass replica, thanks to an anonymous local donor rather than to advances in cetacean orthodontics.
 * Old St Andrews Church is a ruin in the park next to Kirk Ports. St Andrews Well here was a holy or healing-well but it's nowadays capped.
 * : in Scots a "law" is a prominent conical hill, which climbers would call a "Marilyn". It's the 613 ft / 187 m plug of an extinct volcano, with surrounding material swept away by glaciation to form a "crag-and-tail", very steep to the south and gentler to the east. From town follow B1347 Haddington Rd south, branching left onto the signposted path - please keep to this to reduce erosion. It's an easy stroll to the top, with vistas of the Forth islands, and of the chain of similar plugs stretching towards Edinburgh Castle; Traprain Law is the closest in view. There are remains of an Iron Age hill fort, and other defences from the Napoleonic to WWII. A mighty whale jawbone has stood on the summit since 1709, with at least three replacements as natural bones have crumbled. The present version (installed by helicopter in 2008) is a fibreglass replica, thanks to an anonymous local donor rather than to advances in cetacean orthodontics.
 * Auldhame Castle is the ruin of a 16th century L-plan tower house, half a mile east of Tantallon Castle along the cliff top. Small fortified dwellings like these became the style once gunpowder and cannons nullified massive wall defences such as Tantallon, and the Lothians and Borders are dotted with examples.
 * The Geghan is a rocky outcrop just east of Auldhame. Excavation in the 1870s revealed Roman foundations and artefacts. The cliff has since eroded so there's nothing left now, just enjoy the sea view, but the artefacts are in the National Museum in Edinburgh.
 * on the road to Dunbar lay on a pilgrimage route to St Andrews and had a shrine and medieval church. St Mary's church was torched in Feb 1914 during the last violent stages of the campaign for votes for women: they resorted to arson in retaliation for force-feeding (including by rectum) of suffragette prisoners. Fanny Parker (1875-1924), a niece of Lord Kitchener, was the likely culprit, but no arrests were made and there was an amnesty and cessation of campaigning once the First World War broke out. The church has been restored, most recently in 2006.
 * is a medieval ruin two miles east of town, see Gullane.
 * is at East Fortune Airfield three miles south of town, see Haddington.
 * is at East Fortune Airfield three miles south of town, see Haddington.

Forth islands

 * These were thrown up by the same volcanism in the Carboniferous era that produced North Berwick Law and the chain of outcrops to Edinburgh Castle.

 * is the distinctive guano-streaked lump of an island off Tantallon, rearing up 107 m. It's variously been a hermit's abode, chapel, castle and prison, and Jacobite rebel stronghold, but abandoned from 1701. Lighthouse keepers lived here from 1902 until automation in 1988. See below for boat trips: most just circle to see the bird life, but a few land.
 * faces North Berwick. It's a bird reserve but (like Fidra) suffers from invasive mallow. Rabbits were somehow reintroduced in 2008 and are tolerated but the habitat would be better without them.
 * is an uninhabited islet some 100 by 50 m in extent, flanked by its sheepdogs North and South Dog skerries, and easily reached by kayak. It's been owned since 2009 by Uri Geller, who declares that it holds ancient Egyptian treasure. The pattern of islets is identical to that of the Great Pyramids at Giza, d'you see, which in turn lie in the same pattern as the constellation of Orion, obviously the ancestral home of the architects. All that serious investigators ever found on Lamb was a solitary rat - the islet is within swimming distance of shore, and rats wreak havoc with ground-nesting birds so it was removed, not necessarily to a more congenial place. But Geller's schtick with the treasure wasn't drawing him enough publicity so in 2022 he declared Lamb to be a micro-nation, with its own flaky currency and national anthem. The Scottish Parliament is thought unlikely to agree to an Independence Referendum.
 * is the island 2½ miles northwest - it looks like two from shore, as there's a low isthmus between the east and west outcrops. The name may be Norse for "feathers" and it's now an uninhabited bird reserve. Puffin numbers have soared since the lighthouse was automated and the sanitary arrangements were removed: the keepers grew mallow to use as toilet-roll (not for nothing is its botanical name Lavotera), and it overgrew the puffins' burrows.
 * marks the west end of the chain. It's only 200 m offshore and you can walk across at low tide.
 * lies at the edge of the Firth of Forth, 5 miles off the Fife coast. It's a National Nature Reserve owned by Scottish National Heritage. Seals can be seen all year round, whales can be spotted in late July and August. Puffins congregate in their thousands from April to July and are the island's main attraction. The island is usually accessed from Anstruther in Fife, but boat trips may also sail from North Berwick in summer.

Do

 * Beaches are sandy both east and west, while the harbour area is rocky.
 * John Muir Way is a long-distance coastal trail. Eastbound follow the coast to Tantallon Castle; there are some ratty sections towards Whitekirk where you have to join the busy A198. At low tide you can return to the coast and splosh across the outflow of the River Tyne, otherwise follow the marked trail inland. You come into Dunbar past John Muir Country Park and the golf course. The trail continues, trending south, to Cockburnspath terminus of the Southern Upland Way, and along the cliffs to Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland.
 * Westbound it's an obvious path along the coast through Yellowcraigs into Gullane, and onward to Luffness and Aberlady thence Musselburgh.

 * Golf: Tantallon GC is west edge of town, Glen GC is east edge. North Berwick Castle may have stood on the knoll on the east golf course, a simple motte-and-bailey of the 13th century. The townsfolk were sufficiently convinced to name it "Castle Hill" but excavations to lay utilities revealed nothing.
 * Boat trips sail April-Sept around the Forth islands. Operators are The Seabird Centre, Sula, Maid of the Forth and Blue Wild. For non-landing trips of an hour or two you can just turn up - they feed the gannets off the boat so you see them at close range diving in and "flying" underwater. Landing trips are longer and need to be pre-booked.
 * North Berwick Highland Games are next held on Sa 3 Aug 2024 in the Recreation Park. Extra buses may run from Edinburgh.
 * Fringe by the Sea is a week-long music and comedy festival in August, next held 2-11 Aug 2024.

Buy

 * Nisa is a convenience store on High Street open M-Sa 8AM-9PM, Su 8AM-8PM.
 * Aldi and Tesco supermarkets are on the main road east edge of town. Tesco filling station is open to 8PM.

Eat

 * Most eating places are on High Street and Quality Street, with more in Forth Street and Harbour area.

 * The Grange is a steakhouse at 35 High St, open Tu-Sa 5-11PM and Sa noon-3PM.
 * Cucina Amore is a trad Italian place at 37 Quality St.
 * The Lawn is the restaurant in Marine Hotel and serves non-residents.
 * The Grange is a steakhouse at 35 High St, open Tu-Sa 5-11PM and Sa noon-3PM.
 * Cucina Amore is a trad Italian place at 37 Quality St.
 * The Lawn is the restaurant in Marine Hotel and serves non-residents.
 * Cucina Amore is a trad Italian place at 37 Quality St.
 * The Lawn is the restaurant in Marine Hotel and serves non-residents.

Drink

 * Town bars include The Auld Hoose, Ship Inn, Golfers Rest and Herringbone.
 * NB Distillery are based at Halflandbarns, half a mile south of Tantallon Castle. They produce gin and vodka but have given up rum. Tours are available Tu-Sa at 5PM, £25.

Sleep

 * B&Bs: over a dozen, mostly west of centre, but they didn't open in 2022.

Connect
As of July 2023, North Berwick has 4G from EE, Three and Vodafone, but next-to-no signal from O2. 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

 * Follow the coast road west past woodlands, sand hills, golf courses and crumbling old castles, through Gullane and Aberlady to Musselburgh, thence into Edinburgh.
 * Inland is the Museum of Flight near Haddington, the hill fort of Traprain Law, Glenkinchie whisky distillery, and the rolling Lammermuir Hills.
 * East is Dunbar, a fishing port embellished by a nuclear power station.
 * St Abbs, Eyemouth and Burnmouth are picturesque villages beneath the Berwickshire cliffs, then you cross the border to Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland.

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North Bohemia

North Bohemia is a region in the Czech Republic and it consists of Ústí nad Labem Region and Liberec Region. This part of the country is not a popular travel destination because it had few well-known sights. But North Bohemia offers breathtaking sceneries (Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Ceske Stredohori, Bohemian Paradise), where Elbe river flatland meets mountains and creates amazing rock structures, picturesque historic towns, and some of the best castles and chateaux in the country.

North Bohemia was the heartland of Sudetenland, the German area in Czech lands (for more information, see "Understand"). Cruel and poignant memories of the 20th century are everywhere. From wealthy German villas (often abandoned now) and spas from prosperous pre-war era to Terezin concentration camp and devastated countryside because of communist-era coal mining and heavy industry.

Cities

 * – The biggest city (pop. 100 000) in North Bohemia and centre of Liberec Region nestled in the Jizerske Hory, at the foot of the Jested Mountain (1012 metres). In contrast with industrial Decin, Usti nad Labem, Most or Chomutov, Liberec is a lively and beautiful city with a big zoo, botanic garden, some good restaurants and more attractions.
 * – The second biggest city and capital of Usti nad Labem Region, known for heavy industry and most important Czech river port on Elbe river. Except for the small Střekov castle, Usti has not much to offer (the historic centre survived World War II but was destroyed by communists), however it is a good starting point for hikes in Bohemia Switzerland National Park and Central Bohemian Uplands (see "Other destinations")
 * – Although city's (pop. 70 000) the old medieval centre was destroyed in favour of coal mining and heavy industry, castle Hnevin and gothic church (which was moved by train to the newly constructed town almost kilometre away; according to the Guinness Book of World Records, it is heaviest building ever moved on wheels) remain as a reminder of the German past.
 * – A big city (pop. 50,000) on Elbe river with baroque chateau and synagogue in Art Nouveau style.
 * – Another big city with quite nice historic centre with one of the oldest gothic churches in Europe.
 * – A city (pop. 50,000) known for its thermal spas.
 * – Pretty historic town (pop. 24,000), seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Litoměřice. Dominant in the town is the Cathedral of St. Stephen.
 * – A small (pop. 19,000) historic town located in a hops-producing area.
 * – A centre (pop. 40,000) of Kokořínsko landscape protected area.
 * – A small historic town located near the German border.
 * – A small historic town located near the German border.

Other destinations

 * (České Švýcarsko) – Largest natural sandstone arch called "Pravcicka Brana," and other unique sandstone formation are part of the small and picturesque National Park, right on the borders with Germany.
 * (Český ráj) – Favorite summer destination for many Czechs, Bohemian Paradise is a Protected Landscape Area with sandstone rocks and plenty of picturesque castles and chateaux, just ideal for hiking.
 * (Jizerské hory)
 * (Labské pískovce)
 * (České Středohoří) – Different from the rest of Czech mountains. The highest peak, Milesovka, is just 800 metres high. What makes this protected landscape area (second largest protected landscape area in the Czech Republic) beautiful is combination of Elbe river flatland and cone-shape mountains of volcanic origin (difference between highest and lowest point is 700 metres!). You can reach the area easily, because highway connecting Prague and Berlin goes right through it.
 * – Protected landscape area - another great landscape with amazing rocks, but Kokorisnko offers much more. For example "Czech sea" Macha's Lake (it is actually just a big pond) one of the biggest bodies of water in the Czech Republic, and Bezdez Castle from 13th century.
 * (Ore Mountains)
 * (Lužické hory)

Understand
This area used by to be inhabited by Germans, who had been invited by Czech kings in the early Middle Ages. This area had a German majority and was called Sudety (Sudetenland). It was one of the wealthiest and most industrialized regions in Austria-Hungary and then Czechoslovakia. Before the beginning of World War II, in 1938, Sudetenland was annexed by Nazi Germany. After the war, the whole German population of 3 million people was deported to Germany, and the region was resettled by Czechs from outside the region. Large German villas are reminders of its past.

The North Bohemian landscape is stunning. On the borders with Germany and Poland are the Ore Mountains (Krusne hory), Lusatian Mountains (Luzicke hory) and Jizera Mountains (Jizerske hory). The Elbe valley, also located here, is the lowest point in the Czech Republic. The Central Bohemian Mountains (Ceske Stredohori) are of volcanic origin, and can be found with rock structures in the Bohemian Switzerland National Park.

Talk
Despite the German past, now more than 90 percent of people are Czechs. This is not Prague or Cesky Krumlov, so be prepared that people may not speak English. German and Russian are often spoken by older residents. For more information, see: information in the Czech republic guide

By bus
Bus is a good option to get to regional metropolises Liberec and Usti nad Labem and it takes one hour and couple of minutes.

By train
Since Usti nad Labem is an important railway junction between Prague and Berlin, the train is best way to get there and it takes just one hour from Prague hlavni nadrazi (main railway station). To Liberec, there is no direct train connection from Prague and bus is definitely better option.

By car
Usti nad Labem and Liberec are well connected with Prague via highway (Usti - D8 motorway, Liberec - R10 expressway). It takes just about 1 hour driving.

Get around
Railway network is dense in North Bohemia. Using train, you can get to almost every town here. Buses are common too.

By foot
Great option how to explore many sights in this region is by walk. Lots of beatuful towns, castles ad chateau are located close to each other and are often set in beautiful landscape. Tourist trails are well marked and can be found in every corner of Nort Bohemia.

By boat
It is possible to see some North Bohemian and Saxon sights (Dresden, Meissen, Königstein) with Labská Plavební, which offers cruises on river Elbe from Děčín and Ústí nad Labem.

See
If you like landscapes, go to Bohemian Paradise, České Středohoří or mountains on the borders (see other destinations). These areas are also great for people interested in architecture and history. One of the best and most famous Czech castles (Bezděz, Kost, Kokořín, Frýdlant, Trosky, Houska) and chateaux (Mnichovo Hradiště, Frýdlant, Jilemnice, Zákupy, Hrubá Skála and many, many more) can be found there. Although big North Bohemian cities can one called ugly, smaller towns are surprisingly beautiful. Jičín, Kadan, Louny, Žatec, Litoměřice, Roudnice nad Labem, Úštěk or Chomutov has well preserved gothic and baroque historic centres.

If you prefer modern architecture, you should not miss Jested Mountain with Jested Tower on the top of the mountain. This is one of the best Czech buildings built during Communism and is well known among foreign architects due its hyperboloid shape, which naturally extends the silhouette of the hill. Moreover, there are great views of Liberec city and whole Bohemia as well.

Hiking
Network of walking trails is dense and trails are well marked. Moreover, the landscape is beautiful, with sandstone rocks and many castles and chateaux (look at the See section above). Bohemian Paradise is most popular destination and there is plenty of places, where you can rest, eat, sleep or buy a souvenir. However, in summer it could be a bit crowded.

If you are fan of unplanned hiking, Central Bohemian Uplands is the place you will love. There are dozens of small hills that are near the road, so you can just stop and go for a short hike with beautiful views. Since most of the hills don’t have many trees on them, no hiking trails are needed and you can just go straight up. As a bonus, you will most probably be the only one on the hill you choose.

Biking
Biking is also popular due to flatland located here. However, cycling some mountains in České Středohoří or Jizera Mouinains can be more challenging.

Swimming
You can swim and sunbathe on shores of Machovo jezero (Macha's Lake) in Kokořínsko landscape protected area.

Water tourism
Why go by foot, if you can borrow canoe, kayak or inflatable boat and follow many Czech tourists on Ohře and Jizera rivers.

Spas

 * Teplice
 * Bílina

Winter sports
Due to several mountains on borders with Germany and Poland, there are few small ski resorts.
 * Krupka, near Usti nad Labem and Teplice
 * Loucna, near Chomutov
 * Jested in Liberec
 * Bedrichov, Bila and Severak around Liberec.
 * Kliny, near Litvínov
 * Mezihoří, near Chomutov

Motor sports
The race tracks and  are popular among amateur and professional racers.

Buy
This whole region is famous for its glasswork and crystals. The manufacturing process of these crystals are listed as UNESCO heritage. Consider buying crystal decorations manufactured by factories in this region.

Beer
In North Bohemia are several local breweries. The area around Žatec is well known for production of hops. In Žatec there is a museum about hops and brewing. In the towns Žatec and Louny you can find many local town breweries that are usually connected to a restaurant.

Local breweries
 * Studánka in Liberec
 * Frýdlant chateau brewery
 * Cvikov
 * Restaurant with brewery in Děčín
 * Křinice brewery in Krásná Lípa
 * Klášter brewery in Mnichovo Hradiště

Wine
Among the most northerly in Europe, two only Bohemian wine subregions (the bigger wine area is in South Moravia) are located in North Bohemia, thanks to Elbe's rivers flatland. Wineyards are around towns Mělník (officially part of Central Bohemia Region) and Litoměřice

Stay safe
North Bohemia has an above average crime rate compared to the rest of the Czech Republic. However, there are significant differences between the eastern and western areas. Liberec and its suburbs are mostly safe. On the other hand, some cities in Usti nad Labem Region have ghettos (for example Chanov quarter in Most) with population of poor people, usually Romani origin. Avoid these places if you want to stay safe. Of course, if you are interested in exploring the poorest parts of countries, take the risk and go there.

Go next
Your next destination can be Prague and Central Bohemia, Pilsen and spas in West Bohemia, Krkonose Mountains and some beautiful towns in East Bohemia or Germany (Sachsen).

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North Brabant

North Brabant (Dutch: Noord-Brabant, commonly called Brabant) is a province in the south of The Netherlands. It's bordered by Belgium in the south, the Meuse River (Maas) in the north, Limburg in the east and Zeeland in the west.

Cities

 * (or Den Bosch) — the province's historic capital was founded as a fortified city with that heritage still remaining to this day
 * — a town with 22 Belgian enclaves, some of which contain 7 Dutch enclaves
 * — a medieval rivermouth fortified city
 * — an old garrison city having a historical and pleasant city center
 * — the city where Philips Electronics was founded and Eindhoven still has a good reputation on technology and design
 * — the Geldrop castle built in the 14th century
 * — a fortified city on the southern side of the river Meuse
 * — Eindhoven's largest satellite town with a long tradition of textile industry and a castle
 * — a picturesque town surrounded by a moat, with castle ruins, an enclosed boat harbour and two windmills
 * — the village where Vincent van Gogh painted The Potato Eaters and hundreds of other paintings and drawings
 * — City that has been inhabited for an estimated 4000 years.
 * — a village on the outskirts of the Peel, destroyed in 1944 during World War II.
 * — the last railway stop before Belgium
 * — the erstwhile centre of wool processing, with a few surviving monuments and many cultural instutions
 * — pretty, fortified small town with a windmill
 * — birthplace of painter Vincent van Gogh
 * — City that has been inhabited for an estimated 4000 years.
 * — a village on the outskirts of the Peel, destroyed in 1944 during World War II.
 * — the last railway stop before Belgium
 * — the erstwhile centre of wool processing, with a few surviving monuments and many cultural instutions
 * — pretty, fortified small town with a windmill
 * — birthplace of painter Vincent van Gogh
 * — pretty, fortified small town with a windmill
 * — birthplace of painter Vincent van Gogh
 * — pretty, fortified small town with a windmill
 * — birthplace of painter Vincent van Gogh
 * — birthplace of painter Vincent van Gogh

Other destinations

 * — officially opened on May 31, 1952, and has grown from a nature park with playground, rowing ponds and a teahouse into a full theme park for all ages including modern roller coasters

Understand
Until the 17th century a large part of the area, that today form the province of North Brabant, was part of the Duchy of Brabant. In the 14th and 15th century Brabant experienced its Golden Age. Especially true for the cities of Brussels, Antwerp, Leuven, Breda and 's-Hertogenbosch. During the Eighty Years' War between Spain and the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, the area was a battle field. After the war in 1648 North Brabant became officially part of the Republic. Most of the erstwhile Duchy actually ended up in present-day Belgium, where it is now divided between provinces of Antwerp, Flemish Brabant and Walloon Brabant.

Despite attempts by the republic Brabant remained Roman Catholic and thus without rights. Only in 1795 it became a province and gained equal rights as the other Dutch provinces. This unequal treatment and the adherence to the Catholic Church ensured that Brabant (and Limburg) feel different than the rest of the country. However, these differences become increasingly smaller in the current time.

By plane
Eindhoven Airport is an international airport located in Eindhoven. It is mainly served by European low-cost airlines.

The country's major airport Schiphol is easily reachable by train. The city of Breda is connected by the Intercity Direct high speed service, and Roosendaal, 's Hertogensbosch and Eindhoven are connected via regular Intercity service.

By train
As with all of the Netherlands, North Brabant is very well served by the Dutch national railway company Nederlandse Spoorwegen. The main railway lines in North Brabant are: Further to the Intercities there are also slower Sprinter trains, stopping at every station along the way and mainly serving local traffic and as feeders from smaller stations to the abovementioned long-distance hubs.
 * Rotterdam-Breda-Tilburg-Eindhoven-Venlo, with two trains per hour
 * Trains traversing this line mostly originate at Den Haag Centraal and thus do not go directly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
 * The exception is the bi-hourly premium Intercity Direct train (not counted above), calling only at Amsterdam Centraal, Schiphol, Rotterdam Centraal and Breda.
 * Other high-speed trains from Rotterdam, like Thalys and other international trains to Belgium, bypass Breda and only some stop in Roosendaal
 * Roosendaal-Breda-Tilburg-Den Bosch-Nijmegen, with two trains per hour
 * This makes the number of Intercity services through Breda total 4x hour
 * Those trains continue from Nijmegen to Zwolle, linking North Brabant with Western and Northern Netherlands
 * Schiphol-Amsterdam-Utrecht-Den Bosch-Eindhoven, with four trains per hour
 * This gives Eindhoven and Den Bosch more trains to Schiphol Airport than Breda
 * Trains on this line continue to Limburg

By bus
Most communities with over 500 inhabitants are served by public bus companies. All of Netherlands is covered by a common fare system based on distance and served by the OV-chipkaart - proximity cards that need to be pre-charged with money for fares and used when boarding and alighting. See 9292nl for connections, timetables and fare calculation between any given stops in the Netherlands.

By car
All destinations in the province of North Brabant can easily be reached by car.

Get around
Road networks between the cities (40,000 inhabitants or more), except for road N65 Tilburg-'s-Hertogenbosch, are motorways. Around 's-Hertogenbosch and Eindhoven are local/express highways which can be confusing to foreigners. Roads to smaller towns and villages can be adventurous, not because of gaps in the road, but mostly of being small and winding.

Another option to get around is by train. Trains serve the bigger towns and villages (60,000 inhabitants or more and villages between them). Trains serve also in the nights on Thursday/Friday, Friday/Saturday and Saturday/Sunday the cities of Eindhoven, Tilburg, Breda and 's-Hertogenbosch. Eindhoven is the terminus for both night train lines. A fast high-speed rail (300 km/h, 190 mph) connection with Rotterdam and Amsterdam is possible from Breda.

Buses are a good way to travel to the villages.

As North Brabant is flat consider to rent a bike. Alongside roads often special bicycle tracks are constructed that make biking less dangerous then in other countries. A lot of great numbered tracks lead through fields and forests. Maps are available at tourist information offices or can be downloaded from the ANWB website (€1.30 per map).

See

 * The historic cities of 's-Hertogenbosch and Breda
 * The many forests which cover up to 20% of the province's area
 * Modern architecture in Tilburg and Eindhoven
 * Picturesque villages are spread over all of the province

Do
The historic cities of 's Hertogenbosch (commonly known as Den Bosch) and Breda are well worth a visit for their historic city centres. The cities of Eindhoven (the largest city of the province) and Tilburg are also worth a visit, but due to different reasons the centres of these cities are not as historic.

Efteling theme park is an excellent experience.

The yearly Carnival is heavily celebrated in each city and town with parades and a lot of partying.

— National Park Loonse en Drunense Duinen is a nature reserve of over 4000 hectares. The park is largely an alternation of dry sand dunes and pine forest. It has the largest off-coast sand dunes in the Netherlands.

Eat

 * The Brabantse koffietafel (Brabant coffee table) is a lunch traditionally ushered in with a glass of brandy with sugar. The lunch is served with Brabant rye bread, white bread, gingerbread and raisin bread generously spread with butter or lard topped with fat cheese, fresh sausage or ham. Additionally, you can choose from a variety of sweet fillings, such as apple, honey, jams and sprinkles. And, as the name Brabant coffee table suggests, this feast will be washed down with a big ditch of coffee.
 * The Bossche Bol, a pastry from 's-Hertogenbosch is a big puff cake filled with whipped cream and topped with melted chocolate.
 * Popular is worstenbroodje, a fifteen centimeter long soft bread, filled with some kind of sausage.

Beer
Popular beers brewed in North-Brabant are: After a period of merger and acquisitions a trend is going on of founding new local breweries that brew special beers with limited production. These are mostly top-fermenting beers and not common lager beers. Examples are Eijkenrode (Eindhoven), de Gouden Leeuw (Vessem), Liefde (Geldrop), de Markies ('s-Hertogenbosch) and Sint Juttemis (Tilburg).
 * Bavaria, brewery in Lieshout
 * Budels, brewery in Cranendonck (Budel)
 * Dommelsch, brewery in Dommelen (Valkenswaard)
 * La Trappe, the only trappist beer from the Netherlands. Brewery Koningshoeven abbey in Berkel-Enschot (Tilburg)

Liqueur

 * Schrobbelèr is a typical drink from Tilburg. It is an herbal (and bitter) liqueur with an alcoholic percentage of 21.5%, although sweeter than most bitter liqueurs. The drink is sold throughout the year and is most popular during carnival. It's sold in many restaurants and liqueur stores.
 * Brabant Bont is a soft and sweet coffee liqueur from Gemert.

Go next
Visit the province of Zeeland in the west for relaxing, historic villages, great beaches and the Delta Works (Deltawerken).

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Northbridge

There is more than one place called Northbridge:

Australia

 * Northbridge (New South Wales) is a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales.
 * Northbridge (Western Australia) is a suburb of Perth, Australia.

United States of America

 * Northbridge (Massachusetts) - A town in Massachusetts.

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Northbrook

Northbrook is a city of 33,000 people (2019) in Illinois. Northbrook's downtown shopping district features boutiques and specialty stores.

By car
It is fairly simple to get to Northbrook as it can be accessed by many major roads, including the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) and the Edens Expressway (I-94)

Northbrook is about a 20-minute drive from O'Hare International Airport. Ubers and taxis are easy to catch

By train
It is served by Chicago's Metra commuter rail, and the Milwaukee District/North Line passes through Northbrook and stops at Northbrook station.

By bus
Bus services are also easy to access in Northbrook, and they can provide a way to get in, and around the city.

Get around
Getting around in Northbrook is very easy by car, as the entire city is connected by roads. Public transit is available as well.

Do
There are plenty of attractions and things to do in Northbrook.

Eat

 * Glenbrook North High School, 2300 Shermer Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062. Many nice vending machines including foods such as Cheetos.

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North Brunswick

North Brunswick is a city in Middlesex County.

Understand
North Brunswick Township is in Middlesex County, in central New Jersey and is 12.3 square miles. North Brunswick is a very inter-racial community that welcomes all kinds of people. It is a great place to live and to raise a family, as well as a nice relaxing place to visit.

By bus

 * Suburban Transit: This bus company serves residents of Middlesex, Mercer, and Somerset County. Daily bus service run to and from The Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC.

By car

 * If you are traveling into North Brunswick by car, it is exit 9 off of the NJ Turnpike/I-95, and exit 129 off the Garden State Parkway. You can also get to North Brunswick through several highways, Route 1, Route 27, and Route 130.

By foot or bicycle

 * Although it may take a while traveling into North Brunswick by foot or on a bicycle, these are also options. If you are coming from a neighboring town, such as New Brunswick, South Brunswick, East Brunswick, or Milltown it is not too long of a walk or bike ride. Many walking paths and bike paths are available. But if you are traveling from a further are, such as Newark or Old Bridge you may want to find another form of transportation. There are many scenic bike trails and walking paths down Route 27 along Princeton, South Brunswick, and North Brunswick.

By train
New Jersey Transit:
 * New Brunswick Station: If you are willing to drive about 10 minutes to or from New Brunswick, this train station also runs on the Northeast Corridor Line. Trains at the New Brunswick Station run more frequently and consist of more stops.
 * North Brunswick Train Station: New Jersey Transit plans to build a new train station in North Brunswick on its Northeast Corridor Line.  The station is part of a new Transit-Oriented Development that is under construction. The station has not opened as of Dec 2018.

Get around
North Brunswick is a pretty big town and there are many options for transportation. You can get around by foot or by bicycle if you’d like, walking may take a long time if you are planning on taking a trip to the opposite side of town (tip: if you are planning on walking or bike riding from the West side of town to the East side you are going to pass major highways as well a set of train tracks, be very careful and if possible find another form of transportation. Your next option to get around town is by car. This is probably the best way to get around town, considering the three major highways and one set of train tracks running through Brunswick, walking or bike riding may be a dangerous choice if you are traveling across town.

See
There are not many parts of North Brunswick that people would travel hours to see, but if you do find yourself in North Brunswick, Farrington Lake is a must, and you can’t pass up the short drive to Princeton.
 * Farrington Lake - Farrington Lake was created by Damming of the Lawrence Brook, a tributary of the Raritan River, and the 290-acre lake runs along the border of North Brunswick and East Brunswick. The lake is surrounded by parklands and the area offers a beautiful and tranquil environment. This is a great destination for the whole family. The park area around the lake is made up of hiking trails, picnic areas, and all kinds of wildlife. Many members of the community visit Farrington Lake just to relax and get away from there busy lives. This lake also provides an opportunity for fishing and canoeing.

Do

 * Fishing - Fishing is available at many places in North Brunswick. (Farrington Lake is the best place in North Brunswick to fish! You can make a day of it and have a picnic near the lake, and go hiking.)
 * Movie - Regal Cinema is on Route One south, this is a great place to catch a movie.

Many parks you can go to:
 * Sabella Park - A park on the west side of town. This town is home to the towns Pop Warner Football team, as well as many of the towns High School sports teams. The park has a turf football field (also used for lacrosse), a basketball court, 2 soccer fields, and two playgrounds.
 * Babbage Park
 * Seneca Park

Two annual town festivals:
 * Youth Sports Festival - Every year the town hosts a sports festival, which is basically a carnival (with rides, games, and food) run by members of the communities sports programs.
 * Carnevale Italiano - The Italian Carnival is organized by the Italian-American Social Club of North Brunswick. It is an event held annually for the Italian-American community of North Brunswick to celebrate there heritage, but all are welcome. The Carnival has games, rides, food, live entertainment, and fire works. This festival takes place towards the end of July.

Eat

 * Bertucci’s Brick Oven Pizzeria chain restaurant on Route One South
 * Buffalo Wild Wings chain restaurant on Route One South
 * Cluck U Chicken Cluck U can only be found in New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Cluck U has the best chicken around. CLuck U offers chicken wings in 11 different flavors, each one hotter than the other. The hottest flavor that they have is 911 (which you need to sign a waiver to eat). They also deliver.
 * Hoolihans Hoolihans is a chain restaurant located on Route One South.
 * Moe’s Mexican Grille Moe's Mexican Grille is in the shopping center nextdoor to Regal Cinema, on Route One South.
 * Nino’s Pizzeria Their slices are big, and prices are low. The atmosphere is very friendly, and the workers are very kind.
 * North Brunswick Pub It's a place were many locals hang out and come for reasonably priced food and drinks. At night its a great place to drink and meet up with friends. (DJs and entertainment on the weekends.)
 * Omega Diner This is North Brunswick's only diner. It is opened 24/7.
 * Salad Works in the North Brunswick Shops on Route One South. Here you can choose from a variety of salads and even creat your own!
 * B2 Bistro + Bar This restaurant offers a variety of food. Overlooks Farrington Lake.

Go next

 * Princeton - A beautiful historical town. It is a college town so there is always a lot going on. Many of the first building of this 1756 town are still intact and are beautiful to look at. Visit Princeton for a nice walk (tip: its more exciting at night) and be sure to stop at one of Princeton's famous ice cream shops.

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North Burkina Faso

North Burkina Faso is the Sahelian region of Burkina Faso, along the border of Mali and Niger.

Cities

 * – known for its seven clay mosques
 * — an important market for cattle, sheep, goats
 * — a good place to buy Dori blankets, Touareg silver, and tailored clothes
 * — a convenient base for travelling to culturally interesting, colorful, remote, exotic villages and sites in Oudalan
 * — the leather capital of Burkina
 * — the one large city in the region, and the final major city in Burkina on the route to Mali
 * — the birthplace of Burkina Faso's former president Thomas Sankara
 * — the birthplace of Burkina Faso's former president Thomas Sankara

Other destinations

 * — it has several temporary lakes that are important for migratory birds

Get in
Ouahigouya is the point of arrival for those coming from Mali, and has frequent buses from Ouagadougou.

Ancient ferrous metallurgy sites
Five sites with ancient iron mines and furnaces around Burkina Faso have been listed as a world heritage site. Three of them are in North Burkina Faso (the other two are in the Black Volta Region):

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Dima Hasao

Dima Hasao is a rural area in the central region of Assam, India.

Understand
Because of its isolation and lack of amenities, a trip to the district, while rewarding, is somewhat adventurous. That said, the Hills are a place of breathtaking beauty. The Dimasa people have a long history in the hills, which were the heartland of their ancient kingdom. The region also has villages of Zemi Naga, Hrangkhol, Hmar, Kuki, and Biate tribal people. Each group has unique traditions and proud culture. While the isolation of the region has helped preserve these traditions, it also means a lack of development.

The northern area of the hills is less rugged, with rice cultivation in the many river valleys. The southern area is more scenic.

Towns

 * Haflong — Spilling down from a hilltop, it provides wonderful views of the nearby Borail Mountains. There is also a district museum with some interesting exhibits. The market provides many agricultural products brought in from the countryside, and should certainly be visited. Near the market is a shop selling hand-woven fabrics which is wonderful for picking up inexpensive and lovely souvenirs.
 * Jatinga — The nearby village of Jatinga is popularly known as the place where multiple species of birds mysteriously "commit suicide", peaking at the end of the monsoon. Ornithologists have since found that the birds don't commit suicide but are killed by becoming disoriented during the dark, foggy and windy night sky. The birds are attracted to the lights of the cities and are hit with bamboo poles by villagers believing that spirits from the sky are terrorising them. Despite this, the suicide myth is still popularly believed.
 * Langting — A commercial centre. There is an evening market that is busy and fascinating.
 * Maibang — An ancient capital of the Dimasa people. The Stone House near the river is the only intact relic of the kingdom there, though other artefacts have been discovered during construction and are on display.

Talk
Indigenous languages of the various tribal groups are most common. In the towns, many speak Hindi, Assamese, or English as a second language.

Get in
There is a daily commercial bus service from Guwahati and Shillong.

There are regular train services from the nearby Northeast Indian hubs of Guwahati, Silchar and Agartala. The area can be reached by train from Guwahati, with a transfer in Lumding. A scenic local train to Silchar has stops in Langting and Haflong Hill.

Get around
Three-wheeled taxis are ubiquitous in the towns: always make sure of your destination and fare before getting in. Inter-town transport is available in buses and "Sumos," large jeeps that often carry ten or more passengers in a quite crowded cab.

See
Go to the very top of the hill in Haflong for a marvellous view of the Borail Range to the west of the town. Wander down from there into the market to see what might be available. Go to the Circuit House for a view of the Jatinga River.

Do
Hiking through the countryside would prove a treat for nature lovers. It would be unwise to do this without a local guide.

Drink
The Dimasa are proud of their traditional dju, a rice beer.

Sleep
Many hotels and guest houses are available in Haflong and other towns of Dima Hasao.

Stay safe
There has been a history of inter-tribal violence in the area. There are also a number of violent liberation groups. Obviously, it is good to check a knowledgeable travel agent for local conditions. Because of the violence, there is a heavy police and paramilitary presence in parts of the area. It is probably unwise to travel in the region without a local guide.

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North Canton

North Canton is a city in Stark County. Is the former home of The Hoover Company.

North Canton was originally called New Berlin, but, due to anti-German attitudes after WWI, the name was changed in 1918.

By plane

 * Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, . A hub for United Airlines, the Cleveland Airport, combined with an approximately one-hour drive is a convenient means to visit North Canton.
 * Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, . A hub for United Airlines, the Cleveland Airport, combined with an approximately one-hour drive is a convenient means to visit North Canton.

By car

 * Interstate 77. North Canton can be accessed primarily by I-77 which provides connection to Akron and Cleveland to the north, runs through Canton, New Philadelphia and Marietta, Ohio to the south, ultimately running its course through West Virginia and the Carolinas.
 * Cleveland Ave. (Main St in North Canton) runs North to South through the heart of the city. Connects to Canton in the south and Uniontown/ Akron in the north.
 * Market St. runs North to South on the east border of North Canton. Connects to Canton in the south and combines with St Rte 43 into Hartville in the north.

Go next

 * Canton
 * Akron
 * Cleveland
 * Uniontown

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North Cape

There is more than one place called North Cape:

Norway

 * Nordkapp - A cliff and important travel destination in Finnmark. North Cape is the English translation of the name.

New Zealand

 * North Cape - A tourist destination in Northland.

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