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Da Nang

Da Nang (Đà Nẵng) is Vietnam's fifth largest city. It's in Central Vietnam on the South China Sea coast, midway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

The city has neither the ambiance of Hanoi nor the hustle-bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, but has its share of sights and is close to the charms of Hoi An and the imperial capital of Hue, making it a popular vacation spot for those looking to explore the attractions of central Vietnam or soak up some sun while hanging out on the city's beaches.

Understand
The regions surrounding Da Nang (My Son, Quang Nam) were founded by the Cham Hindus perhaps 3,000 years ago, serving as the capital city and centre of the Hindu Champa Dynasty. Vietnamese invasions into the region in the 17th century significantly halted Cham development.

Given that Da Nang was the first point of colonial invasion, many vestiges of French architecture are present in the historic buildings. Da Nang was also where American combat troops first landed during the Vietnam War, and there are also many remnants of that era left over in Da Nang. During the war, many monuments and buildings were destroyed. On the way to My Khe Beach, the ruins of a military base remain in the form of helicopter hangars; however, these are now more easily spotted at the airport, which serves both civil and military flights.

Since the early 1990s, the government has been enthusiastically pursuing foreign investment and infrastructure development, and a tourism boom exploded in the mid-2010s with rustic backpacker lodges giving way to highrise hotels. Initially driven by foreign visitors, particularly Koreans, the Vietnamese themselves have also discovered the city and during holiday periods the city gets packed.

Da Nang has some of the best roads in the country. The coast road is at least four lanes from northern provincial boundary to southern provincial boundary. Compared to either Hanoi or HCMC, traffic in Da Nang is always relatively light, although huge trucks blast through every now and again and there are brief rush hours.

Orientation
Orienting yourself in Da Nang is straightforward. Gorgeous My Khe Beach (Bãi biển Mỹ Khê), the "China Beach" of Vietnam War fame, runs along the city's eastern edge and continues nearly 40 km south all the way to Hoi An. Tourism in the area has absolutely exploded since the 2010s and it's fast becoming a solid wall of blingy skyscraper hotels and apartments in the vein of Miami or Gold Coast. To the west of My Khe is the wide Han River (Sông Hàn), crossed by many bridges including the famous Dragon Bridge, and on the other side is the commercial center of the city including the airport. To the north is the lush green Sơn Trà Peninsula (aka Monkey Mountain), much of which is a dedicated nature reserve.

Climate
The hottest months of the year are Jun-Aug, when the temperature can go as high as 40 °C, and it is very humid. There are usually tropical storms from Oct-Nov.

By plane

Getting there and away:
 * Taxis can be found outside the terminal, with reliable companies like Mai Linh, Taxi Xanh and Song Han usually sticking to be meter (around 70,000 dong).
 * If using Grab, head across the taxi lines to the well-marked dedicated pickup point.
 * Regular shuttle buses to and from Hoi An cost 130,000 dong per person. The journey takes about 45 min.

By train

Many taxis are available outside of the station, but it's best to avoid the motorbike taxis as many times they are the same price or more than regular taxi.

By car
Da Nang is in the middle of the country, roughly speaking equidistant from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. It's possible to rent a car and drive yourself, but as Vietnamese traffic in general is chaotic and dangerous, foreign visitors and locals usually rent a car with a driver.

By bus

For public buses to and from Hoi An see Hoi An.

Sleeper and regular buses (depending on the distance) depart from all major destinations in the country to Da Nang, including Quang Binh, Phong Nha, Pleiku, Phan Thiet, and Vung Tau. Booking is possible at the Da Nang Intercity Bus Station, with travel agencies and at your accommodation.

Note, from Hue the trip takes 3 hr with one refreshment stop on the way. But the bus uses the tunnel, so does not go over the spectacular pass between Da Nang and Hue.

Also from Laos: Pakse, Vientiane, Champasak, Savannakhet (around 800,000 dong) (2015).

By taxi
A Grab from and to Hoi An is about 300–400,000 dong (as of April 2024).

According to reports, 300–500,000 dong is the standard rate for going to Hoi An for a regular taxi. You can try to negotiate with a taxi driver at the train station, and agree on a fare of 200,000 dong.

By ride hailing
The average cabbie speaks no English, so Grab is very useful for getting to your destination, it can even translate chat messages both ways. Rates are generally competitive with taxis, although the quality of cars or motorbikes can be a bit of a gamble. It may be worth paying the extra 10% to get a classier "Plus" vehicle.

Motorbike taxis (xe ôm, literally hug-vehicle) are plentiful (get used to hearing "you want moto?" everywhere), cheap, and are generally quite safe. All riders are now required to wear helmets, a rule that is strongly enforced. Make sure the driver supplies you with a helmet. If he doesn't, find another one, as you'll be the one stung for the fine.

Short hops around town shouldn't be more than 20,000 dong, if you go between districts this increases and all the way to the airport around 70,000 dong. Drivers are generally quite friendly and will go slower upon request. They are also not adverse to a bear hug if you are really struggling to hold on to the motorbike. Many of the moto drivers, especially in District 1, speak some English and like many Vietnamese will repay you in a flood of smiles, and probably point out all the sights, if you make a little effort to get to know them.

By taxi
Taxi rates are very reasonable in Da Nang, and scams are less common than in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, but you're better off going with a reputable company to avoid any hassle.

At the airport, Mai Linh taxi wardens wear green shirts with green ties, and Vinasun wardens dark green shirts with maroon ties. These wardens can radio taxis for you. Some travellers have reported that Song Han's yellow taxis are also fairly reliable. The ride sharing app "Grab" is common and can be used to arrange for a taxi or other ride.

By bus
There are 19 local bus lines. Buses are new and all of them are air-conditioned. Ticket price is 6,000 dong per ride. In the DanaBus app (Android, iOS) you can put your starting point and destination. Then the app shows you the right bus line for your ride.

The shown route map and lines at bus stops are outdated. Every bus stop has a sign at the street. The displayed bus stop in the app is around where the actual bus stop is. The local bus service operates until 18:00.

Taxi drivers may park in front of the bus stop and tell you that the bus is not running. This is not true — they are just trying to get your business.

By motorbike
You can rent your own motorbike in many places, especially around the backpacker area (Tran Cao Van) in District Thanh Khe. 110,000 dong should get you a decent 100-110 cc bike. Two main categories of motorbike are available for rent: scooters (automatic transmission); and four-speed motorbikes, the gears of which you change with your left foot. The ubiquitous Honda Super Cub is a common 4-speed bike that has a semi-automatic gearbox, i.e., no clutch, so relatively easy to drive. Other models may be fully manual and therefore you must also operate the clutch using your left hand. This takes a lot of skill and it's all too easy to over-rev and pull a wheelie or stall the engine. If you end up with such a bike then practice releasing the clutch gently before hitting the roads. Rental agents tend to steer foreigners toward scooters if available, on the (plausible) assumption that they don't know how to ride motorbikes that have manual gears. Motorcycles of 175 cc and above are only legal to ride if you make a connection with a Vietnamese motorcycle club.

To Monkey Mountain
Besides riding through the Hai Van Pass the iconic motorcycle ride in Da Nang is to Monkey Mountain. Many will ride up the road by the beach following it to the Intercontinental Resort, then ride along the north side heading west and finally down the mountain to be let out near the Port of Da Nang. It's a ride similar to the 18-km (11-mile) "Tail of the Dragon" in Tennessee and North Carolina except with a steeper grade, more and sharper turns, amazing views of East [Vietnamese] Sea, wild monkeys and no one is checking to see if you're going over the speed limit. Other than the weekends it's common not to see another person for the entire ride leaving the mountain to yourself. If you go just before sunrise, head to the north side and are quiet you might see a red-shanked or gray-shanked douc. There are a few well posted areas that are military facilities and the signs, which are in Vietnamese and English, warning you not to enter or take pictures need to be respected. The road is well maintained but it's not uncommon to encounter a large boulder mostly blocking one's passage. There were a number of possible construction projects scheduled to begin in 2019 which will forever replace some of the views of nature for ones of hotels, condominiums and tour buses. It's recommended not to ride at night.

To Hoi An
Renting a motorbike to travel to Hoi An from Da Nang costs about 80,000-150,000 dong per day from most hotel and rental companies in Da Nang. Locals pay about 50,000-100,000 dong. With a little bargaining and renting for a week or month at a time, you could bring down the price. Haggle and ask if they include roadside service. The distance to Hoi An is approximately 28 km and takes about 45–60 min. The route is fairly simple and straightforward, and takes you along the coastline of Da Nang, allowing you an extraordinary experience and views along the beaches to Hoi An. The traffic is light. once you get outside the city. Make sure you bring along a windbreaker or sweater, during autumn and spring, as the temperature along the coastline can be a little cold. Be cautious riding in winter or rainy season from late September to January, as the wind is strong and rain is frequent. Avoid major roadways at night.

By bicycle
Electric bicycles are now common in Da Nang and offer an excellent alternative to gasoline powered motorbikes. They have more than enough power to drive most of the day throughout the city, can be driven without a driver's license and are easier to drive than their gas-powered cousins. While they won't make it back and forth to Hoi An or around Monkey Mountain they're well suited for city travel. Check with the company that issued you your traveler's insurance to see if you're still covered while driving an e-bike.

See
For years, tourists have bypassed Da Nang on their travel itineraries, preferring to spend their time viewing the ancient imperial court at Hue or walking the streets of the old town in Hoi An. And yet, as those who call it home are aware, Da Nang has plenty of interesting and beautiful sights of its own. Nestled between the Annamite Range and the South China Sea on the banks of the Han River, Da Nang's natural beauty is hard to miss; a trip up into the mountains and down to the beach should be on your to-do list. Culturally, Da Nang once lay at the northernmost reaches of the Kingdom of Champa; the Museum of Cham Sculpture, located in the city centre, should be mandatory if you're planning on visiting the ruins at nearby My Son.

 * (Update 2024: The complete Area is an event park it called "Sunworld" and foreigner has to pay 900.000 VND now. It includes the cable cars (but not all are in use right now), the roaler coaster and another thing. For the rest, the wax museum for example, you have to pay extra. There is no other option to get to this mountain.)

Beaches

Danang is justly famous for its beaches. My Khe Beach — known as China Beach during the Vietnam War, although the name is rarely if ever used locally — to the east is the top draw, gently curving nearly 40 km south towards Hoi An. While the beach is uninterrupted, it changes names several times along the way, becoming Non Nước near the Marble Mountains, Hà My beyond that, and finally An Bàng and Cửa Đại at the Hoi An end. To the northwest of the city is another long beach variously known as Nguyễn Tất Thành and Xuân Thiều (Red Beach), running all the way up towards the Hải Vân Pass.

Learn
It is difficult to learn Vietnamese in Da Nang as the expat community is small and the demand for language learning is not great. You will be able to find many people who are willing to do language exchange with you and there are a number of qualified Vietnamese teachers. The rate is about US$5/hour.

The Da Nang dialect of Vietnamese is distinct from the Hanoi and HCMC versions, although closer to HCMC than to Hanoi. If you learned your Vietnamese in Hanoi, many ordinary people in Da Nang will have some difficulty understanding you until they realize you are trying to talk like the presenters they see on TV. Even trained teachers will tend to teach you to speak like a Da Nang person unless you emphasize that you want to learn Hanoi dialect, which is understood {eventually} throughout the country as it is the official version and that used on TV. If you spend a fair amount of time in Da Nang, either employed or as a volunteer, it is fairly easy to find recent English graduates, or students studying English at the College of Foreign Languages of the University of Da Nang who will happily work through a Vietnamese textbook with you for a lot less than US$5/hour, and this is probably as good a way as any to acquire some Vietnamese. There are Vietnamese course books for foreigners: Teach Yourself Vietnamese (Huong Dan Tu Hoc Tieng Viet, a Complete Course for Beginners) by Dana Healy is one of the best; Jake Catlett and Huong Nguyen's Vietnamese for Beginners is easier and less comprehensive; Nguyen Anh Que's Vietnamese for Foreigners is good and has a lot of material and vocabulary.

Work
There are a number of schools (ILA, Apollo, Academy English Center, and the University of Da Nang) where qualified teachers can teach English. The salaries are many times above the average national wage.

Buy
Shops often operate from the ground floor of their homes, selling any number of things: coffee, bánh mì sandwiches, dry goods, clothing, SIM cards and more. Walk a little farther and you'll eventually come across a neighbourhood market where people sell fresh foods like fruits and vegetables, eggs, meat, and fish. You can do a lot of shopping but be aware that, as a foreigner, you're likely to be overcharged unless you haggle. There are an increasing number of supermarkets appearing where prices are fixed.

Markets and night markets

Night markets (chợ đêm) are a particularly popular choice for shopping and eating after the heat of the day has died down.

Eat

Although not a culinary capital like the ancient imperial capital Hue, Da Nang still has more than enough variety to keep you well fed throughout your stay. Seafood (hải sản) is popular, so you shouldn't be surprised to see plenty of fish (cá), shrimp (tôm), squid (mực), clams (nghêu), snails (ốc), the list goes on. There are many vegetarian restaurants which are listed as "Quán chay" ("vegetarian") or less frequently "Quán ăn chay" ("vegetarian restaurant"), and most are vegan. The vegetarian restaurants have a wide selection of dishes and are generally cleaner than places that are not vegetarian.

Then there are regional specialities like mì Quảng, or Quang Nam-style noodles, featuring chicken, shrimp, quail eggs, peanuts and rice crackers in a turmeric-spiced broth; bún chả cá, or rice vermicelli with fish sausage; and bún mắm, or rice vermicelli served with a strong fish sauce that's not for the weak of palate. Central Vietnamese love their food to be spicy, so be warned that the chili peppers (ớt) can be strong even if small.

Budget

The night markets (see Buy) are also a great place to feast on local food cheaply.

Splurge

Da Nang's favorite splurge is live seafood (hải sản) restaurants, dozens of which can be found around the My Khe seafront. They all follow basically the same formula: pick your victims from the tanks (or simple plastic buckets in cheaper backstreet joints), say how you'd like to have them cooked (the staff is happy to make recommendations), and before you can say "and some Larue beer please" the dishes will start piling up on your table. Use caution when ordering though: you'll be guided to the most expensive items like lobster, crab and exotic fish, which can easily rack up a bill of hundreds of dollars. If the menu says "market price", or the labelling of the tanks is not clear, double-check the price before ordering.

Coffee

Coffee is a large part of the Vietnamese culture and it's enjoyed differently from place to place. Coffee served in Da Nang and throughout Central Vietnam tends to be stronger than coffee served in the south. One of the most popular variations of coffee in the south is "cà phê sữa đá Sài Gòn" which is coffee prepared in a "phin" filter and served with sweetened condensed milk in a tall glass filled with small cubes of ice. When in doubt what type of coffee to get this is the one to order. In Da Nang and throughout central Vietnam they tend to drink a style of coffee called "cà phê phin sữa đá Đà Nẵng" which is similar to "cà phê sữa đá Sài Gòn" but is instead served in a short glass with one large block of ice, which melts as slowly as the coffee drips down from its metal filter—leaving them time to chat with friends, colleagues, or whoever might be sitting nearby. A common variation is "cà phê sữa đá Đà Nẵng" which is similar except the coffee is brewed before serving as some places brew their coffee in batches. Try both the Saigon and Danang versions. On cold days many will drink "cà phê sữa nóng" which is a hot and very strong coffee with sweetened condensed milk served in a 100 ml glass. Expect to pay 15,000 to 30,000 dong.

There are several kinds of coffee shop in Da Nang, from street-side cà phê cóc, through mid-class shops to more luxurious ones. Most offer Wi-Fi nowadays, in case you want a place to relax and get online.

Budget

Walk down any street in Da Nang and you will no doubt come across a group of Vietnamese men squatting on tiny plastic chairs, sipping cups of coffee—often sold out of a cooler or a drink cart—as they chat with friends or playing Chinese chess. This is cà phê cóc (literally, "frog coffee", from the way patrons squat to drink):

Mid-range
Mid-class shops are found everywhere; the drinks are quite cheap and they are a place to relax or meet friends. A step up from cà phê cóc, these shops are usually quite comfortable and serve a variety of non-alcoholic drinks besides coffee, such as tea, smoothies and fruit juices.

Splurge
Luxurious coffee shops can be found on many streets of the city, they are quite nice and elaborately decorated—with higher prices to match. Many can be found along Phan Chau Trinh St. Some incorporate open-air gardens, with air-conditioned areas indoors, and some even feature live music in the evenings.

Sleep

Long gone are the days when backpacker lodges nestled by the palm trees at My Khe beach. Today virtually the entire 40 kilometer stretch down to Hoi An is covered in hotels, hotels and construction sites for yet more hotels, and this is where the vast majority of visitors to the city will end up.

As a rule of thumb, hotels at the north end closer to the city are high-rise, set back from the ocean and often cramped, but offer easy access to the city and tons of eating options. The further south you go, the more spacious and resort-like they become, but getting anywhere at all will require a lengthy cab ride. Prices run the gamut, with Western brands charging a heavy premium for predictable dependability, while local hotels often cater more to local tour groups.

Budget
There are many small hotels along the east side of the river (Tran Hung Dao St), which may be as cheap as 90,000 dong for a double room and have Wi-Fi, hot water, air-con, tv and fridge. Pham Phu Thu is a good street with many budget hotels in the center on the west side of the river.

Internet
Free Wi-Fi is available in restaurants, cafés, the train station, larger plazas, ho(s)tels, and some supermarket chains.

There are also still plenty of Internet and Gaming cafés scattered around Da Nang that will charge a small fee for an hour's use of web, e-mail, or whatever you like.

Post
There's a convenient post office branch right on Bach Dang Road, right next to the Han River Bridge. There are also major branches in each of Da Nang's districts, so you can drop off a letter or postcard wherever you might be.

Stay safe
In general, you'll find that Da Nang is a safer and far more laid back city compared to hectic Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. As the number of tourists rises, of course, things begin to change. That doesn't mean you'll have to walk down the street clutching your bag like you would in bigger cities. Still, it pays to observe some rules of thumb to avoid unnecessary hassles:

 * Avoid wearing ostentatious jewellery or clothing that flaunts your (comparatively) rich lifestyle.
 * Carry cash and copies of important papers in a thin wallet rather than in a large purse.
 * It's safe to leave a rented motorbike outside during the day, but be sure to bring it inside during the night.
 * While cannabis is fairly common and sold at some bars it's still illegal and possession carries a stiff penalty.

Like other cities in Vietnam, crossing the road can be a challenge, since roads are wide and the traffic never stops. Walk at a predictable pace so motorbikes can swerve around you and try to cross together with locals until you get the hang of it.

Taxi scams
One thing to beware of is the standard taxi scam: When going on a long trip to Ba Na Hills, Hue, or elsewhere, an unscrupulous taxi driver may stop and agree to a very low price for a return journey. Once you reach your destination, he triples or quadruples the price, knowing you have no other options. When you do return to your hotel—parking the car slightly away or out of sight of the main entrance—he locks the doors and demands the price first before letting you go. To avoid getting caught in this kind of situation, stick with taxis from reputable companies such as Mai Linh or Vinasun, and agree a price with them. To play it even safer, take your driver to the hotel reception to confirm the price again and leave the taxi details, including the licence plate number, with hotel reception.

Another scam that appears to be reported for transport from Da Nang airport to Hoi An at night, is that even when the driver confirms that he knows where the hostel is located, at some point he says he needs help from a passerby to locate it and, just by chance, this person will speak English fluently. This person then boards the taxi saying he will help the driver giving directions and eventually will start promoting his business to the passenger. To avoid this scenario it is suggested that for late arrivals a private transfer be arranged with a travel agency or with the hostel in advance. The extra cost may well be worth the peace of mind.

Cope
Da Nang is less Westernized than Hanoi or HCMC, so it can be more difficult to feel settled here. All the same, the locals are friendly/curious enough to always be willing to help you, even when there is no common language.

Pulled or accident (motorbike)
Most local "Công An" (pine green uniform) and traffic "CSGT" (tan uniform) police in Da Nang will recognize an International Drivers Permit (IDP) which most likely means a quick traffic stop and being sent on your way after a simple paperwork check. This is less certain out in the country.

Go next

 * Cham Islands – 20 km across the bay from Da Nang
 * Hue – The ancient capital and gateway to northern Vietnam, 2 hr by bus
 * Hoi An – only 45 minutes away by bus or taxi
 * Quy Nhon – If Da Nang is just too much for you, head to this inexpensive and tourist-free alternative, half way to Nha Trang — yet off many people's radar and still a tranquil and authentic, lively and pleasant city with a much (among the locals) hyped beach.

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Dana Point

Dana Point is a city at the beach in Orange County in Southern California.

Get in
I-5 is the primary north-south route through Orange County, and passes through the eastern portion of the city. State Route 1 begins in Dana Point and continues northwest through the city to other coastal Orange County cities.

Go next
Dana Point is the southernmost city to have public transportation to Catalina Island (Avalon). Reservations are recommended.

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Danbury

Danbury - nicknamed Hat City - is a city in the interior of Fairfield County, Connecticut, making it part of the Litchfield Hills region.

Understand
Danbury is a small city located 60 miles southwest of Hartford and 70 miles (110 km) northeast of New York City. Founded in the 17th century, Danbury is the former hat capital of the United States. It was once home to the Great Danbury Fair that has since been replaced by the Danbury Fair Mall, the largest shopping mall in Connecticut. The city has a population of about 75,000 people. It is home to Western Connecticut State University.

In 2020 Danbury made headlines because T.V. personality John Oliver started a "feud" with the city with locals (including the mayor) taking it in stride, opening a "John Oliver Memorial Sewer Plant" in his honor.

By plane

 * Westchester County Airport near White Plains, NY with direct flights from 21 US cities including Philadelphia, Atlanta, Washington DC, Detroit, Chicago, Orlando and Tampa. It is about 40 minutes away
 * Stewart International Airport near Newburgh, NY, with flights going to Philadelphia, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta, and Detroit. It is about 60 minutes away
 * Tweed New Haven Regional Airport in New Haven, with a flight going to Philadelphia. It is about 70 minutes away
 * LaGuardia Airport in Queens, NYC, with dozens of flights going worldwide. It is about 70 minutes away
 * Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, with dozens of flights going worldwide. It is about 80 minutes away
 * John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, NYC, with dozens of flights going worldwide. It is about 80 minutes away
 * Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, NJ, with dozens of flights going worldwide. It is about 100 minutes away

Get around
The easiest and best way to get around Danbury would be by car or bus. With the city being about, it would not be easy to walk to see the entire town.

HART Bus Services The bus line that goes through Danbury is HART. The HART services range from regular buses that can go as far as New Milford and Norwalk, the CityCenter Trolley services, and bus shuttles that go straight to Brewster NY train station to go into New York City.

Rental cars Rental cars are also available for those who would rather drive themselves around. Most popular rental car services being Hertz Car Rental +1 203 743-6773, Avis Rent-A-Car +1 203 744-5450, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car +1 203 748-8998.

Recreational sports

 * O'Neill Center Westside campus of Western Connecticut State University (turn into the westside entrance and go straight) It is the multi-purpose athletic facility for WCSU. It has a weight room, swimming pool, and locker room for students. Also, contains the Feldman Arena where WCSU basketball and volleyball teams play. Local high school sports teams also hold special games at this facility. All the events are open to the public.
 * O'Neill Center Westside campus of Western Connecticut State University (turn into the westside entrance and go straight) It is the multi-purpose athletic facility for WCSU. It has a weight room, swimming pool, and locker room for students. Also, contains the Feldman Arena where WCSU basketball and volleyball teams play. Local high school sports teams also hold special games at this facility. All the events are open to the public.

Parks

 * Kenosia Park Christopher Columbus Ave: 25-acre park with over 100 yards of beach with tables, playground, 3 soccer fields, and row boats.
 * Rogers Park End of Main St and South Main St. Around 60 acres that contains recreational fields for the public and many sports teams in the Danbury area. 8 tennis courts, 10 baseball fields, handball court, soccer field, volleyball fields, and basketball courts. Also has a large playground adjacent for younger children.
 * Terrywile Park Southern Blvd. 717 acre park for the hiker or outdoorsy type. Has numerous hiking trails, green house, carriage house, farm house, gate house, and a castle to explore.
 * Rogers Park End of Main St and South Main St. Around 60 acres that contains recreational fields for the public and many sports teams in the Danbury area. 8 tennis courts, 10 baseball fields, handball court, soccer field, volleyball fields, and basketball courts. Also has a large playground adjacent for younger children.
 * Terrywile Park Southern Blvd. 717 acre park for the hiker or outdoorsy type. Has numerous hiking trails, green house, carriage house, farm house, gate house, and a castle to explore.

Diner

 * Three Brothers Diner: 242 White St, +1 203 748-6008
 * Windmill Diner: 14 Mill Plain Rd, +1 203 743-6541
 * Alley Way Diner: 14 Ives St, +1 203 743-0447
 * Elmer's Diner: 22 Padanaram Rd, +1 203 731-2559
 * New Holiday Diner: 123 White St, +1 203 748-9798

Italian

 * Cafe on the Green: 100 Aunt Hack Road, +1 203 791-0369
 * Sal's Pizza Restaurant: 23 Padanaram Rd # R23, +1 203 744-2422
 * Sinapi's Pizza & Restaurant: 15 Backus Ave, +1 203 792-7030
 * Sinapi's Pizza & Restaurant: 15 Backus Ave, +1 203 792-7030

Chinese

 * Sesame Seed Restaurant: 68 W Wooster St, +1 203 743-9850
 * Good Taste Chinese Restaurant: 247 Main St, +1 203 798-8978
 * Beijing Chinese Restaurant: 216 White St, +1 203 743-1188
 * China King: 1 Division St # C, +1 203 798-9262
 * Jeffrey's Chinese Kitchen: 7 Pembroke Rd, +1 203 730-8603
 * Dragon Cheng: 132 West St, +1 203 790-4297
 * Great Wall: 30 Germantown Rd, +1 203 730-9111

Mexican

 * El Rancho Mexican: 20 White St, +1 203 730-9470
 * Desert Moon Cafe: 113 Mill Plain Rd, +1 203 207-0325
 * El Millieno Restaurant: 21 North St, +1 203 207-0156
 * Panchos Tacos Mexican Restaurant: 141 White St, +1 203 790-0900
 * Britos Restaurant Mexican Food: 41 South St, +1 203 797-0885
 * El Rancho Foods: 392 Main St, +1 203 730-0332

Food shopping

 * Stop & Shop 44 Lake Ave. Ext. +1 203 797-8901 Daily 7AM-midnight / 72 Newtown Rd. +1 203 798-0555 M-Sa 6AM-midnight, Su 7AM-midnight
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Dan Chang

Dan Chang is in Suphanburi Province.

Understand
Dan Chang is a town of approximately 15,000 inhabitants, in the northwest of Suphanburi Province, Thailand. It is set in a rural area which is predominantly sugar cane growing land. A large sugar factory is based to the east of the town. There is an agricultural college to the south of town.

Get in
Dan Chang is on Rte 333 between U Thong (to the south) and Ban Rai (to the north).

Buses from several locations arrive at the central bus station.
 * Minibus 69 from Victory Monument, Bangkok
 * Minibus 483 from Suphanburi
 * Blue bus 325 from Kanchanaburi

To catch Bus 69 from Bangkok, leave the BTS (Skytrain) at the Victory Monument station and follow the signs for the Victory Monument exit. You will be led to a walkway above the streets that goes around a large roundabout/traffic island. Follow the walkway to get off at the other side of the roundabout: if you imagine the roundabout as a clock face and you entered at 6 o'clock, you are getting off at about 11 o'clock. Walk a short distance away from Victory Monument and to your left, under a road fly-over is a car park where the mini-buses set off from.

Go next
Various buses leave from the main bus station.

 * Mini bus 69 to Bangkok (takes approximately 3 hr). Beware, not every bus goes all the way to Victory Monument. Goes via Suphanburi.
 * Blue bus 325 to Kanchanaburi (takes approximately 2.5 hr).

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Dandeli

Dandeli is a small town in the western ghats of North-West Karnataka, India. Dandeli is known as a wildlife sanctuary and is proud of being one of the tiger projects. People have also moved from across India to work in the industries in Dandeli. Dandeli is also known for its adventure activities on the River Kali. Located close to the Supa Dam on Kali, Dandeli offers options for white water rafting and canoeing. The rapids are class 3 and there is one recirculating rapid in the circuit.

By air
The nearest airport is in Hubli, which is 80 km from Dandeli.

By train
The nearest railway stations to Dandeli are Londa, Alnavar, Dharwar and Hubli. Dandeli is 78 km from Hubli, 32 km from Alnavar, 56 km from Dharwad and 38 km from Londa junction.

 * From Bangalore, you could take the train to Alnavar or Londa and then take bus to Dandeli.
 * From Hyderabad, you can take a train to Londa and take a taxi or bus to Dandeli.
 * From Goa, one can alight at Londa junction. Buses are available from Ramnagar bus stand which is 5 km from Londa railway station.

By road
Dandeli is well connected by bus services of NWKRTC and KSRTC from Bengaluru, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi (Belgaum), Mangaluru, Udupi and Goa. KSRTC runs a Rajahamsa Executive bus service (Non A/C, Push back seats, Air suspension) from Dandeli to Bangalore. The bus departs from Dandeli at 5:30PM. It takes around 12 hours to reach Bangalore.

See

 * Kavala Caves: Ancient Kavala caves are a perfect destination for tourists to visit while their trip to Dandeli. This place is 25 km from the Dandeli. Tourists will have to trek some thousands steps through a dense forest to reach Kavala caves. These caves are revered as the abode of Lord Shiva-the Hindu god of Destruction.
 * Kulgi Nature Camp: Kulgi Nature Camp is 14 km from the Dandeli National Park. This camp has small museum, nature interpretation centre. It is on the Ambika Nagar- Yellapur Road. Main highlight of this museum is the stuffed remained of 13-ft king cobra which was caught few years back in this area. Reservations at the Kulgi nature camp involve phoning the Forest Conservator's office at 08284 - 231585, preparing a demand draft (DD) and sending the original DD by courier service to the Conservator's office, in advance of your stay. A photocopy must be sent to the camp. No other form of payment is accepted. Meals are charged separately, with not much variety to speak of. Hot water is only available for 2 hours in the morning. The only available guide-free trail is a "Birder's trail", a 2-km-long loop in the forest interiors. Overall, don't expect much from a stay at Kulgi unless all you want to do is sleep and walk in the surrounding forest.
 * Anshi National Park or Kali Tiger Reserve (KTR): Dandeli is one of the gateways to Kali Tiger Reserve.

Do

 * Rafting: Dandeli is near the Kali River, which is a great location for the rafting. There is a route of around 9-14 km for rafting. This rafting route is of class III and continues for around 2 to 3 hours, it make also go more than that.
 * Dandeli Wild Life Sanctuary and Anshi National Park is dominated by river Kali, be it from its banks or from atop a mountain. The activities at this national park include:
 * coracle rides (in water, would be able to spot crocodiles, hornbills and other birds),
 * rock climbing (small),
 * mountain biking,
 * rafting, kayaking, canoeing,
 * camping,
 * Jeep safari ride,
 * trekking in the forest, bird watching.
 * Other nearby places to visit include: Kavala Caves, Syntheri Rocks, Sykes point, Siroli peak.

Eat
Kachori and samosa are very famous in Dandeli.

Drink

 * Garcinia indica or kokum sherbet.
 * Masala Soda - famous in this entire region.

Sleep
There are KTDC (Karnataka Tourism Development Corporation) guest houses available which provide packages to the tourists which include accommodation, food, safari, coracle ride and rafting. These guest houses are well maintained and good food is available.

Go next

 * Karwar
 * Murdeshwar
 * Lakkundi
 * Gokarna

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Dandenong Ranges

The Dandenong Ranges are a group of hills forming the eastern boundary of Melbourne, Australia, about 35 km east of the central city. They can be seen from most parts of Melbourne, and are easily identifiable as a group of three hills with large television towers.

Understand
Four chunks of the ranges form the Dandenong Ranges National Park, whose highest peak is TV tower-topped Mount Dandenong itself (633 m). The valley between the hills has the pleasant towns of Olinda, Sassafras and Kallista, and the wineries of the Yarra Valley are just to the north. Although there is a suburb called Dandenong in Melbourne, it is 30 km from the mountain of the same name. Make sure you double check!

 * Parks Victoria office, Lower Picnic Ground, Ferntree Gully, Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd. Has park and track maps.

By train
The Dandenongs can be reached by Belgrave line Metro trains from Melbourne in just over an hour. Outside rush hour, you may need to board a train to Lilydale and change at Ringwood. Two park information centres are near Upper Ferntree Gully station (one on the Railway Rd side, the other 10 min away at the Ferntree Gully picnic grounds), while Puffing Billy (see below) leaves from near Belgrave.

Alternatively, take the train to Croydon on the Lilydale line, and continue by Ventura bus 688 to Mt Dandenong and Olinda. The service is infrequent, but it's the only way of reaching either on Sundays.

By car
As ever in Australia, a car will come in handy for touring the area, especially on weekends. The main route through the Dandenong Ranges is via the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road. It ranges from Upper Ferntree Gully (at the junction with Burwood Highway) in the south and winds through the ranges via Ferny Creek, Sassafras, Olinda, Mount Dandenong and Kalorama before terminating at Montrose, at a junction with (the similarly named, but different) Mount Dandenong Road. The road is a pleasant drive through tall forests and should take approximately 35 minutes (depending on traffic).

Get around
Ventura Bus Lines runs several buses in the area. All are in Metlink Zone 2 and run very infrequently, so check schedules beforehand.
 * Bus 694: Belgrave-Olinda-Mt Dandenong. Monday-Saturday.
 * Bus 695: Belgrave-Gembrook. Daily.
 * Bus 698: Upper Ferntree Gully-Olinda-Mt Dandenong. Monday-Friday peak hours only.

It is possible to travel by train to Upper Ferntree Gully or Belgrave station. From there, several walks are available throughout nearby Ferntree Gully National Park, (see below). There are a plethora of walking tracks throughout the Dandenong Ranges that can be reached by bus. Maps are located from the Information Centre at Upper Ferntree Gully.

Cycling is possible, but only for intermediate and advanced cyclists.

Running is also possible.

See

 * Mt Dandenong Scenic Lookout on the 633-m summit is accessible by road and looks out across all of Melbourne
 * Flower farms
 * Devonshire tea houses with friendly parrots
 * Mt Dandenong Scenic Lookout on the 633-m summit is accessible by road and looks out across all of Melbourne
 * Flower farms
 * Devonshire tea houses with friendly parrots

Eat
Unless you're touring by car, you'll need to bring along your own supplies: there's a supermarket and a few basic eateries next to Upper Ferntree Gully station. The National Park has half a dozen picnic grounds with barbecues, shelters and water, as well as a cafe.

Drink
The Royal Hotel is across the road from Upper Ferntree Gully train station. There are also some bars in Belgrave, such as Sooki Lounge which features live bands - check the gig guide.

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Dandong

Dandong (丹东; Dāndōng; formerly known as Andong (安东)), is a city in Liaoning Province, China, right next to the North Korean border.

Understand
Visitors usually come to Dandong for its close vicinity to the North Korean border.

Situated at the confluence of the Yalu River and the Yellow Sea in the southeast of Liaoning Peninsula, facing the North Korean town of Sinuiju across the Yalu River, small Dandong enjoys its reputation as the largest border city in China.

The geographic setting and the rich natural resources of Dandong account for its recent development into a city characterised by the light industry, silk industry (every late May, Dandong is the venue for the Oriental Silk Festival), and also Xiu Jade is famous for sea products and special products, such as Ginseng, hawthorn and chestnut.

The quiet riverside city is most famous for the pockmarked Yalu River Bridge spanning distressingly over the river. The bridge survived the bombing during the Korean War, a time when the city still had its old name Andong. Now it is open to the public to commemorate "the defeat of the American Aggression" and is the first choice for a glimpse of North Korea.

By plane
Airport shuttle is available (¥10 as of May 2016).

By train
Trains from Shenyang several times a day with night trains from Beijing, Dalian, Changchun and Qingdao. From Dalian, the train takes around 2 to 3 hours, while buses complete the journey in 4 hours. You can also take the train from Pyongyang, North Korea and Moscow, Russia.

By bus
The long-distance bus station is at 98 Shiwei Lu, near the train station.
 * Beijing - takes about 10 hours
 * Shenyang - takes about 3 hours
 * Tonghua - takes about 5 hours

Dalian Express Buses leave from the Baoshan Shicheng on Gong'an Jie. The trip takes about 4 hours.

By boat
The Dandong International Ferry company (Dandong Office: 0415-3152666, Incheon Office: +82-32-891-3322, runs the ferry Oriental Pearl between Dandong and Incheon port in South Korea. The ferry leaves Incheon's Ferry Terminal No. 1 at 17:00 (check-in closing at 15:00) on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, arrives at Dandong at 9:00 the next day, and leaves Dandong at 16:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday (check-in closing at 15:00) and arrives at Incheon at 9:00 the next day. Prices: economy (20+ people) ¥1010, 6-beds cabin w/ bathroom ¥1060. Dandong departure tax: ¥30 to buy at the terminal.

Food available for purchase on board in South Korean won only; yuan exchange possible at very bad rate (no currency exchange at Dandong terminal). The passage takes 15 hours.

Buses to the ferry terminal leave Dandong in front of the train station at around 12:00-13:00 (ask station for details) (1 h, ¥20).

On foot
If you happen to stay in the original CBD area near the Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge, getting around by walking is good enough if only staying for a night or two, as the city's main draw for Western visitors, the river promenade to see North Korea, is easily reachable. It's often required to walk on the bike lane as pedestrian walkways are frequently blocked by parked cars.

By taxi
If you can't use public buses due to the language barrier, taxis are perhaps best for getting around. They are plentiful all over the city so waiting times should never be long. Almost all of the drivers will bring you anywhere inside the city for the price of ¥10. From downtown to the new district, it should cost between ¥30 and ¥50. When using taxis, make sure the driver activates the meter, and pay attention to it as the meter may 'accidentally' turn off, resulting in the driver demanding more money from you.

By bus
As pretty much everywhere in China, buses are an efficient and very affordable way to traverse a city – if you can read Chinese, that is. All lines have flat fares of ¥1 or ¥2 (the latter mostly for lines going to the new district approx. 14 km from the original town). Note that depending on the line, service may stop as early as 6 pm.

One useful line for those who want to see the huge, relatively new double arch bridge across the Yalu river is no. 303, which can take you from the main road at the exit of the Broken Bridge (bus stop 断桥; Duanqiao; across the street, turning right and walking a few metres) to the northern block of the new district (bus stop 国安路口; Guoanlukou), from which it's a 10-minutes walk to the river promenade and the bridge.

By shared bike
Bicycles are a great way to explore Dandong, but you will need to be able to read Chinese if you want to use the locally available share bikes. Unlike China's bigger cities, the seemingly all-present Mobike and Ofo companies don't operate here – instead, one is left with two choices, one of which is virtually useless for short-term visitors:

 * ZXBike (智想单车; Zhixiangdanche), whose seagreen bikes are easy recognisable by the solar panel mounted behind the seat. You need their app (Chinese only) to unlock a bike; iOS users can download this from the App Store, Android users can download it directly from their website. Bikes are not nearly as easy to find as in Chinese tier 1 cities, however the app can show you a map to locate one nearby. Unfortunately, these bikes can only be used within the original town, ie they cannot be taken to the new district. Price seems to be ¥1 per 30 minutes of usage once unlocked.
 * The Dandong City Government provides orange bikes, available from actual docking stations which seem to be most frequent along the river promenade. They can only be hired with the smartcard that's also used to pay local bus fares and can only be obtained from a particular government office in town – not worth the effort unless you actually live in Dandong.

Do

 * Cross into North Korea – it is possible to cross into Sinuiju, North Korea by train from Dandong, and then change trains to get to Pyongyang. Numerous local tour groups can sort out the paperwork without referring to Beijing and arrange a relatively budget-friendly visit to Pyongyang for Chinese and foreign tourists. The cheapest deals involve joining a large group and can go as low as around ¥2000 for a three night/four day package for Chinese nationals. Foreign nationals should expect to pay at least €560. Bargain hard. Of course, the usual restrictions apply (see North Korea for details).

Buy
Most shops offer products at low cost and North Korean cigarettes can be purchased at many places, especially along the Yalu river.

Along with products from North Korea, many South Korean goods are sold too. If you're specifically looking for something to take home from the North, check the packaging – North Korean products use simple and/or poor packaging designs, and perhaps most strikingly, do not feature internet addresses in the smallprint, which products from the South almost always do.

Dandong is a great place to get your hands on North Korean currency, the won (which supposedly is not allowed to be taken out of the country). Street vendors sell sets of bills in different denominations, which may or may not include some additional coins; prices start at ¥25 per set.

Eat
The town, because of the location, has a lot of Korean restaurants with most congregating on the street facing the river. Give the shiguo Banfan, stonepot rice, also known as bibimbap in Korean, a try as well as the Chinese hot pot. There are also a few North Korean restaurants in town, owned by the North Korean government and with North Korean waitresses, which are recognisable by the Chinese and North Korean flags over the entrances. There are also restaurants run by ethnic Koreans, not part of the North Korean government, that serve Korean food. A good dish to try would be ginseng chicken, which consists of a whole chicken immersed in a ginseng broth, served piping hot.

Drink
True Love Club is a 2-minute walk away from the station. Westerners are not frequent, so they are likely to be called on stage to participate in beer races with the DJ and be interviewed in Chinese, no knowledge of the language required. This is usually very comical for the Chinese club patrons, but foreign revelers who speak little Chinese should take care. The on-stage interview portion can be very mean-spirited - on one recent visit, an English man was made to badly repeat phrases in Chinese such as "I am very poor and have no money." Of course he had no idea what he was saying and the crowd found this to be very funny.

Be sure to try the local Daxiangjiao soft drink, a clear, banana flavored soft drink typically sold in green glass bottles.

Go next

 * North Korea - If you are interested in paying a visit to North Korea, you´ll usually have to wait for weeks for your visa application to be processed. But you can still learn a lot about North Korea on the streets of Dandong, where vendors sell North Korean stamps and propaganda posters and frequently you'll see Korean writing on boards over shops. In the hotels you can watch North Korean TV - the city is so close to North Korea, you can feel the strong influence of Korean culture everywhere.
 * Changbaishan Nature Reserve- from Dandong, you can easily get to the Changbaishan Nature Reserve in Jilin Province.
 * Fenghuangshan National Park — 52 km northwest of Dandong, 840m high mountain dotted with Tang, Ming and Qing dynasty temples, monasteries and pagodas.
 * The historic city of Shenyang
 * The city of Dalian and its wonderful coastlines
 * The city of Dalian and its wonderful coastlines

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Dangriga

Dangringa is a funky Garifuna town in Stann Creek, Belize. It looks a bit rough around the edges, but is home to some of the friendliest people you're likely to meet. If you are exploring Belize in any depth you're likely to come through here at least once en route to the south or to the southern cayes. Spend a night if you have the time.

By car
The Hummingbird Highway is the main route to Dangriga from Belmopan. The Hummingbird Highway is the only highway that cuts through the Belizean mountains and it is known for its scenic beauty. Completely paved along its length, it is a short and easy drive with opportunities for short hikes and swims along the way. Almost anyone who drives from Belize City or the Cayo District to the south (Dangriga, Hopkins, Placencia, or Punta Gorda) will use this highway (there is an alternative coastal route from Belize City but the road is terrible) and it is worth factoring in a few hours extra to stop along this highway for hiking, swimming or caving. Stops alongbthe way include Blue Hole National Park, Barquidier Waterfall, Kropf's Bakery, and Casita de Amour.

Buses ply this main highway too, to all major destinations in the area.

By boat
Boats depart from the main dock across from the River Front Cafe to just about anywhere you're willing to pay to go, or with frequent service to Tobacco Caye, etc.

Get around
Central Dangriga is small and walkable, but you may want to grab a taxi (BZ$10) if you're headed to or from the airport or the north end of town.

Do

 * Visit Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary. Buses leave every two hours or so from Dangriga to the Mayan centre (40 min). Bus at 5:30AM and 7:45AM at the bus station. Getting a guide at the Mayan Centre will be difficult in low season. Try to arrange one from Dangriga.  Guide recommended for finding wildlife and safety. Julio can take you up to the head quarters from the bus stop. His house is second on the row at the Mayan Centre. Look for the taxi writing on his house. Lodging and camping possible at park headquarters. Bags can be dropped at HQ also if you plan to continue on to Punto Gorda by bus.

Eat

 * Riverside cafe. Simple menu. Stays open in low season.

Go next

 * Hopkins (Belize)
 * Tobacco Caye - play volleyball and snorkel away from everyone. Accessible via private boat.

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Daniel Boone Country

Daniel Boone Country is Kentucky's southeasternmost region, along the Appalachian border with Virginia and Tennessee. Its territory is dominated by the Daniel Boone National Forest.

Understand
The name "Daniel Boone Country" is used only by the state government for tourism promotion. Locals consider this region to be the southern part of the Eastern Coalfield or Eastern Kentucky, with the state-designated Kentucky Appalachians as its northern part.

Other destinations

 * and — canyons, waterfalls, natural bridges, cliffs, and a lot of rock climbing within the Daniel Boone National Forest near Stanton, Kentucky just off the Burt T. Combs Mountain Parkway
 * and — canyons, waterfalls, natural bridges, cliffs, and a lot of rock climbing within the Daniel Boone National Forest near Stanton, Kentucky just off the Burt T. Combs Mountain Parkway
 * and — canyons, waterfalls, natural bridges, cliffs, and a lot of rock climbing within the Daniel Boone National Forest near Stanton, Kentucky just off the Burt T. Combs Mountain Parkway
 * and — canyons, waterfalls, natural bridges, cliffs, and a lot of rock climbing within the Daniel Boone National Forest near Stanton, Kentucky just off the Burt T. Combs Mountain Parkway
 * and — canyons, waterfalls, natural bridges, cliffs, and a lot of rock climbing within the Daniel Boone National Forest near Stanton, Kentucky just off the Burt T. Combs Mountain Parkway
 * and — canyons, waterfalls, natural bridges, cliffs, and a lot of rock climbing within the Daniel Boone National Forest near Stanton, Kentucky just off the Burt T. Combs Mountain Parkway
 * and — canyons, waterfalls, natural bridges, cliffs, and a lot of rock climbing within the Daniel Boone National Forest near Stanton, Kentucky just off the Burt T. Combs Mountain Parkway

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Danish phrasebook

Danish (dansk) is a Scandinavian language spoken in Denmark, some areas of Greenland and the northern parts of Schleswig-Holstein (Southern Schleswig). It is closely related to Norwegian and Swedish, and most speakers of one of the three languages can understand the others to a certain extent. In writing, the differences between the Danish and Norwegian languages are not bigger than the difference between British and American English, though it will often be harder in oral conversations. The Scanian dialect can also be considered as East-Danish as well as South-Swedish. Danish is also related to Faroese and Icelandic, but has diverged significantly and is not mutually intelligible with them, though many cognates will still be recognisable, particularly in written form. These Scandinavian languages are North Germanic, strongly influenced by Low Saxon.

As Danish is a Germanic language, speakers of other Germanic languages like German, Dutch or even English will be able to recognise many cognates.

Most younger adult Danes are able to speak English, so learning Danish is generally not necessary to get by. Nevertheless, you may occasionally find the odd person who does not speak English, especially when dealing with young children and the elderly, so some knowledge of Danish would be useful in such situations.

Alphabet
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V (W) X Y Z Æ Ø Å a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v (w) x y z æ ø å

Acute accent may be used in some words (eg fór''), for ease of reading, but it's always optional. C, Q, W, X and Z are only used in loanwords. V and W are treated the same, and W is sometimes left out of the alphabet.''

Vowels
a as in cat e as in sin, but also as æ and murder i as in see, only shorter o as in no, but also as å u as in soon, but also as å y as in few, but also as ø æ as in egg, only shorter ø as mayor, but also as in bird å as in old, but also caught; sometimes written aa

Consonants
b as in bed, and wick between vowels and at the end of words c as k, but sing before e or i

d as in dead, the after vowels, silent after l, n or r and before t or s f as in ferry g as in gone, but like y as in yet after a vowel h as in hope, hv = v, hj = j j as in yes k as in kick, and go between vowels and at the end of a syllable l as in lake m as in many n as in near p as in parry, bit between vowels and at the end of a syllable qu like English r is a rolling sound at the back of the throat, silent after vowels and before consonants s as in smell t as in trout and dog between vowels, at the end of a syllable and at the end of a word v as in viking, and hoot at the end of words

Basics

 * Hello. : Hallo (halo). - not commonly used.
 * Hello. (informal) : Hej (High).
 * How are you? : Hvordan går det? (Vor-dan gore d)
 * Fine, thank you. : Godt/Fint, tak (Got,Feent tag).
 * That's enough: Det er nok (deh air knock)
 * What is your name? : Hvad hedder du? (Vadh header doo)
 * My name is ______ . : Jeg hedder ______ (Yay...)
 * What did you say? : „Hvad siger du?“ (‘‘Vadh see-r do‘‘)
 * Nice to meet you. : Det var rart at møde dig (D' vahr rarht add murdhe dah-ee). Correct but normally people say: "Det var hyggeligt at møde dig".
 * Please. : Vær så venlig (Ver saw venlee).
 * Thank you. : Tak (Tahg).
 * You're welcome. : Selv tak (seloo tahg).
 * Yes. : Ja (Ya).
 * No. : Nej (Nye).
 * Excuse me. (getting attention) : Undskyld mig (On'skil ma'ee).
 * Excuse me. (begging pardon) : Undskyld (On'skil).
 * I'm sorry. : Det må du undskylde (Dee m'o doo on'skil'eh).
 * Goodbye : Farvel (favel).
 * Goodbye (informal) : Hej hej (High High).
 * I can't speak Danish [well]. : Jeg taler ikke [godt] dansk (Ya'ee tailor 'eek'eh got dahnsk).
 * Do you speak English? : Taler du engelsk? (Tailor doo eng'glsk)
 * Is there someone here who speaks English? : Er der nogen her, der taler engelsk? (Air dah no'en heer, dah tailor eng'elsk)
 * Help! : Hjælp! (Yelp)
 * Look out! : Pas på! (Pass poh)
 * Good morning (before roughly 10am) : Godmorgen (good' morgen)
 * Good morning (after 10am, but before noon) : Godformiddag (good'formidhae)
 * Good evening : Godaften (good'hafden)
 * Good night : Godnat (good'hnad)
 * Good night (sleep well) : Sov godt (saw'oo got).
 * I don't understand. : jeg forstår ikke (Yaye for-store 'ee'eh).
 * Where is the toilet? : Hvor er toilettet? (War ayer toiledet)

Problems

 * Leave me alone. : Lad mig være i fred (Ladh ma'ee ware i fredh).
 * Don't touch me! : Rør mig ikke! (Rawr ma'ee 'eek'e)
 * I'll call the police. : Jeg ringer efter politiet (Ya'ee rang'ehr ef-tuh po'lee'teet).
 * Police! : Politi (Po'lee'tee)!
 * Stop! Thief! : Stop tyven (Stop tee'ven)!
 * I need your(sg)/your(pl) help. : Jeg har brug for din/jeres hjælp (Ya'ee har bro' for deen/Y'ayers yelp).
 * It's an emergency. : Det er et nødstilfælde (Day air ed need'steel'fell'eh).
 * I'm lost. : Jeg er faret vild (Ya'ee air far'red veel.).
 * I lost my bag. : Jeg har mistet min taske (Ya'ee har mis'ted mean task'eh).
 * I lost my wallet. : Jeg har mistet min tegnebog (Ya'ee har mis'ted meenn tai'neh'b'oh).
 * I'm sick. : Jeg er syg (Ya'ee air sic-). (Sick without the K)
 * I've been injured. : Jeg er kommet til skade (Ya'ee air comet tel' skadhe).
 * I need a doctor. : Jeg har brug for en læge (Ya'ee har bro' for en lay'eh).
 * Can I use your phone? : Må jeg låne din telefon? (Mo' ya'ee lone'eh deen telephon')

Numbers

 * 1 : en (en)/et (ed)
 * 2 : to (to)
 * 3 : tre (trre)
 * 4 : fire (fear)
 * 5 : fem (fem)
 * 6 : seks (seks)
 * 7 : syv (sur'oo)
 * 8 : otte (ude)
 * 9 : ni (ni)
 * 10 : ti (ti)
 * 11 : elleve (eleve)
 * 12 : tolv (toll)
 * 13 : tretten (tredn)
 * 14 : fjorten (fyordn)
 * 15 : femten (femden)
 * 16 : seksten (seksden)
 * 17 : sytten (surdn)
 * 18 : atten (adn)
 * 19 : nitten (needn)
 * 20 : tyve (turve)
 * 21 : enogtyve (enoyturve)
 * 22 : toogtyve (to'oyturve)
 * 23 : treogtyve (tre'oyturve)
 * 30 : tredive (tredhieve)
 * 40 : fyrre (furre)
 * 50 : halvtreds, femti (halvtres) (femdi)
 * 60 : tres (tres)
 * 70 : halvfjerds (hal-fjærs)
 * 80 : firs(firs)
 * 90 : halvfems (halfems)
 * 100 : ethundrede (edhunredhe)
 * 150 : ethundrede og halvtreds
 * 200 : tohundrede (tohunredhe)
 * 300 : trehundrede (trehunredhe)
 * 1000 : tusind (toosin)
 * 2000 : totusinde (totoosine)
 * 1,000,000 : en million, abbr: en mio.
 * 1,000,000,000 : en milliard (en miliar), abbr: en mia.
 * 1,000,000,000,000 : en billion
 * number _____ (train, bus, etc.) : nummer _____ (numuh ...)
 * half : halv (hal)
 * less : mindre (minre)
 * more : mere (mere)

Time

 * now : nu (noo)
 * later : senere (senere)
 * before : før (furr)
 * morning : morgen (morEN)
 * late morning : formiddag (formidhai)
 * afternoon: eftermiddag (eftuhmidhai)
 * evening : aften (afDEN)
 * night : nat (nad)

Clock time

 * one o'clock AM : klokken 1 (klogen et)
 * two o'clock AM : klokken 2 (klogen to)
 * noon : middag (midhai)
 * one o'clock PM : klokken 13 (klogen tredn)
 * two o'clock PM : klokken 14 (klogen fyordn)
 * midnight : midnat (midhnad)

Duration

 * _____ minute(s) : _____ minut(ter) (minood / minooduh)
 * _____ hour(s) : _____ time(r) (teeme / teemuh)
 * _____ day(s) : _____ dag(e) (die / dire)
 * _____ week(s) : _____ uge(r) (oy-yeh)
 * _____ month(s) : _____ måned(er) (muhnedh[uh])
 * _____ year's) : _____ år (uhr)

Days

 * today : i dag (ee dai)
 * yesterday : i går (ee gur)
 * tomorrow : i morgen (ee morgen)
 * this week : denne uge (denne ooye)
 * last week : sidste uge (siste)
 * next week : næste uge (neste)

 * Monday : mandag (manay)
 * Tuesday : tirsdag (tirsdai)
 * Wednesday : onsdag (onsdai)
 * Thursday : torsdag (torsdai)
 * Friday : fredag (fredhai)
 * Saturday : lørdag (lure'ai)
 * Sunday : søndag (surnai)

Months

 * January : januar (janooar)
 * February : februar (febrooar)
 * March : marts (mards)
 * April : april (abril)
 * May : maj (mai)
 * June : juni (yoonee)
 * July : juli (yoolee)
 * August : august (owyoosd)
 * September : september (sebtember)
 * October : oktober (ogtober)
 * November : november (november)
 * December : december (december)

Writing time and date

 * What's the time? : Hvad er klokken? (vadh er klogen)
 * What date is it today? : Hvilken dato er det i dag? (vilken dato uh ded i dai)
 * It's _____ o'clock. : Klokken er _____ . (klogen er ...)

Please note that when saying what the clock is, one would normally only use one to twelve, unless having to make sure there's no doubt as to whether it's past or before noon, in which case the twenty-four hour system is used.

Colors

 * black : sort (Sword)
 * white : hvid (Vid)
 * gray : grå (Gr'oh)
 * red : rød (Roll)
 * blue : blå (Blow)
 * yellow : gul (Gool)
 * green : grøn (Gron')
 * orange : orange (Oran'shay)
 * purple : lilla (Leela)
 * brown : brun (Broon)

Bus and train

 * How much is a ticket to _____? : Hvad koster en billet til _____? (Vad' custer een billet teal ...)
 * One ticket to _____, please. : En billet til _____, tak. (Een billet teal ..., ta'k)
 * Where does this train/bus go? : Hvor kører dette tog/denne bus hen? (War keerah deh'deh tow hen?/den'neh boos hen?)
 * Where is the train/bus to _____? : Hvor er toget/bussen til _____? (War air tow'wet/boosen teal ...)
 * Does this train/bus stop in _____? : Stopper toget/bussen i _____? (Stopper tow'wet/boosn 'ee ...)
 * When does the train/bus for _____ leave? : Hvornår afgår toget/bussen til _____ ? (Vor'nahr ahf'gore tow'wet/boosn teal ...)
 * When will this train/bus arrive in _____? : Hvornår ankommer toget/bussen til _____? (vorrnuhr ankomuh toyed/boosn teal ...)
 * Ticket: Billet
 * Seat reservation: Pladsbillet
 * Coach (on a train): Vogn

Directions

 * Left : Venstre (Venster)
 * Right : Højre (Hoy'ehr)
 * Forwards : Fremad (From'ad)
 * Backwards : Tilbage (Tealbaeeye)
 * Above/over : Over (Ouh'a)
 * Under(neath) : under (Oo-nah)
 * Adjacent to _____ : Ved siden af _____ (Vet seed-den ah' ...)

Taxi

 * Taxi! : Taxa/taxi! (ta'ksa/ta'ksee)
 * Take me to _____, please. : Kør mig til _____, tak. (Koor ma'ee teal ..., ta'k)
 * How much does it cost to get to _____? : Hvad koster det at komme til _____? (Vad custer deh' add komme teal ...?)
 * Take me there, please. : Kør mig venligst derhen. (Coo'ehr ma'ee ven'lease't d'air'hen)

Lodging

 * Do you have any rooms available? : Har i nogle ledige værelser? (Har Ee knowle lethee varelsuh?)
 * How much is a room for one person/two people? : Hvad koster et enkeltværelse/dobbeltværelse?
 * Does the room come with... : Har værelset...
 * ...bedsheets? : ...sengetøj?
 * ...a bathroom? : ...et badeværelse?
 * ...a telephone? : ...en telefon?
 * ...a TV? : ...et TV?

 * May I see the room first? : Kan jeg se værelset først?
 * Do you have anything quieter? : Har I et mere stille værelse?
 * ...bigger? : ...større?
 * ...cleaner? : ...renere?
 * ...cheaper? : ...billigere?

 * OK, I'll take it. : OK, jeg tager det.
 * I will stay for _____ night(s). : Jeg bliver _____ nat(nætter).
 * Can you suggest another hotel? : Kan du foreslå et andet hotel?
 * Do you have a safe? : Har i et pengeskab?
 * ...lockers? : ...aflåste skabe?

 * Is breakfast/supper included? : Er det med morgenmad/aftensmad?
 * What time is breakfast/supper? : Hvornår er der morgenmad/aftensmad?
 * Please clean my room. : Gør venligst værelset rent.
 * Can you wake me at _____? : Kan i vække mig klokken _____?
 * I want to check out. : Jeg vil gerne checke ud.

Money

 * Do you accept American/Australian/Canadian dollars? : Godtager I amerikanske/australske/canadiske dollars?
 * Do you accept British pounds? : Godtager I britiske pund?
 * Do you accept credit cards? : Godtager I dankort?
 * Can you change money for me? : Kan I veksle penge for mig?
 * Where can I get money changed? : Hvor kan jeg veksle penge?
 * Can you change a traveler's check for me? : Kan jeg indløse en rejsecheck?
 * Where can I get a traveler's check changed? : Hvor kan jeg indløse en rejsecheck?
 * What is the exchange rate? : Hvad er vekselkursen?
 * Where is an automatic teller machine (ATM)? : Hvor er der en pengeautomat?

Eating

 * A table for one person/two people, please. : Et bord til en/to, tak.
 * Can I look at the menu, please? : Kan jeg se menuen?
 * Can I look in the kitchen? : Kan jeg se køkkenet?
 * Is there a house specialty? : Har I en specialitet?
 * Is there a local specialty? : Har I en lokal specialitet?
 * I'm a vegetarian. : Jeg er vegetar.
 * I don't eat pork. : Jeg spiser ikke svinekød.
 * I don't eat beef. : Jeg spiser ikke oksekød.
 * I only eat kosher food. : Jeg spiser kun kosher mad.
 * Can you make it "lite", please? (less oil/butter/lard) : Kan I lave det "fedtfattigt"?
 * fixed-price meal : fast pris/Dan Menu
 * à la carte : à la carte
 * breakfast : morgenmad
 * lunch : frokost
 * tea (meal) : eftermiddagsmad
 * supper : aftensmad
 * I want _____. : Jeg vil gerne have _____.
 * I want a dish containing _____. : Jeg vil gerne have en ret med _____.
 * chicken : kylling
 * beef : oksekød
 * fish : fisk
 * ham : skinke
 * sausage : pølse
 * cheese : ost
 * eggs : æg
 * salad : salat
 * (fresh) vegetables : (friske) grøntsager
 * (fresh) fruit : (frisk) frugt
 * bread : brød
 * toast : ristet brød
 * noodles : nudler
 * rice : ris
 * beans : bønner
 * sprinkles : tivolikrømmel/tivolidrøs
 * May I have a glass of _____? : Kan jeg få et glas _____?
 * May I have a cup of _____? : Kan jeg få en kop _____?
 * May I have a bottle of _____? : Kan jeg få en flaske _____?
 * coffee : kaffe
 * tea (drink) : te
 * juice : juice/saft
 * (bubbly) water : danskvand
 * water : vand
 * beer : øl
 * red/white wine : rød/hvid vin
 * May I have some _____? : Kan jeg få noget _____?
 * salt : salt
 * black pepper : peber
 * butter : smør
 * Excuse me, waiter? (getting attention of server): Undskyld mig?
 * I'm finished. : Jeg er færdig.
 * It was delicious. : Det var lækkert.
 * Please clear the plates. : Tag venligst tallerknerne.
 * The check, please. : Kan jeg få en regning?.

Bars

 * Do you serve alcohol? : Udskænker I alkohol?
 * Is there table service? : Serverer I ved bordene?
 * A beer/two beers, please. : En øl/to øl, tak.
 * A glass of red/white wine, please. : Et glas rødvin/hvidvin, tak.
 * A pint, please. : En stor fadøl, tak.
 * A bottle, please. : En flaske, tak.
 * _____ (hard liquor) and _____ (mixer), please. : _____ og _____, tak.
 * whiskey : whiskey
 * vodka : vodka
 * rum : rom
 * water : vand
 * club soda : sodavand
 * tonic water : tonic vand
 * orange juice : appelsinjuice
 * Coke (soda) : Cola
 * Do you have any bar snacks? : Har I snacks?
 * One more, please. : En til, tak.
 * Another round, please. : En omgang til, tak.
 * When is closing time? : Hvornår lukker I?

Shopping

 * Do you have this in my size? : Har I den/det i min størrelse?
 * How much is this? : Hvad koster den?
 * That's too expensive. : Det er for dyrt.
 * Would you take _____? : Tager I _____?
 * expensive : dyr(t)
 * cheap : billig(t)
 * I can't afford it. : Jeg har ikke råd til den/det.
 * I don't want it. : Jeg vil ikke have den/det.
 * You're cheating me. : Du snyder mig.
 * I'm not interested. : Jeg er ikke interesseret.
 * OK, I'll take it. : OK, jeg tager den.
 * Can I have a bag? : Kan jeg få en pose?
 * Do you ship (overseas)? : Sender I (oversøisk)?
 * I need... : Jeg har brug for...
 * ...toothpaste. : ...tandpasta.
 * ...a toothbrush. : ...en tandbørste.
 * ...tampons. : ...tamponer.
 * ...sanitary napkins. : ...bind or hygiejnebind or menstruationsbind.
 * ...soap. : ...sæbe.
 * ...shampoo. : ...shampoo.
 * ...pain reliever. (e.g., aspirin or ibuprofen) : ...(en) hovedpinepille.
 * ...cold medicine. : ...medicin mod forkølelse.
 * ...stomach medicine. : ...mavemedicin.
 * ...a razor. : ...en barberskraber.
 * ...an umbrella. : ...en paraply.
 * ...sunblock lotion. : ...solcreme.
 * ...a postcard. : ...et postkort.
 * ...postage stamps. : ...frimærker.
 * ...batteries. : ...batterier.
 * ...writing paper. : ...brevpapir.
 * ...a pen. : ...en kuglepen.
 * ...English-language books. : ...Engelsksprogede bøger.
 * ...English-language magazines. : ...Engelsksprogede blade.
 * ...an English-language newspaper. : ...En engelsksproget avis.
 * ...an English-Danish dictionary. : ...en Engelsk-Dansk ordbog.

Driving

 * I want to rent a car. : Jeg vil gerne leje en bil.
 * Can I get insurance? : Kan jeg blive forsikret?
 * Stop (on a street sign) : stop
 * One way : ensrettet
 * Yield : vige
 * No parking : parkering forbudt
 * Speed limit : fartgrænse
 * Gas (petrol) station : tankstation
 * Petrol : benzin
 * Diesel : diesel

Authority

 * I haven't done anything wrong. : Jeg har ikke gjort noget forkert.
 * It was a misunderstanding. : Det var en misforståelse.
 * Where are you taking me? : Hvor tager I mig hen?
 * Am I under arrest? : Er jeg anholdt?
 * I am an American/Australian/British/Canadian citizen. : Jeg er en amerikansk/australsk/britisk/canadisk statsborger.
 * I want to talk to the American/Australian/British/Canadian embassy/consulate. : Jeg vil tale med den/det amerikanske/australske/britiske/canadiske ambassade/konsulat.
 * I want to talk to a lawyer. : Jeg vil tale med en advokat.
 * Can I just pay a fine now? : Kan jeg betale en bøde med det samme? (Rarely, if ever possible.)
 * I want to speak to your superior : Jeg vil tale med din overordnede.

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Dannevirke

Dannevirke is a town in the southern Hawke's Bay region, in the eastern North Island of New Zealand.

Understand
The name Dannevirke derives from the Danish language and means "a work of the Danes".

Dannevirke and the rest of Southern Hawke's Bay is now part of the Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council area.

Go next

 * North to Waipukurau
 * South to Woodville then west to Palmerston North
 * South to Woodville then further south to the Wairarapa (Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre and on to Masterton)

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Danube

The Danube is the second-longest river in Europe, with a length of. It begins in the Black Forest in Germany and flows east to the Black Sea, forming the Danube Delta on its western coast. From west to east, the Danube passes through or borders ten countries, including four capital cities:
 * Germany
 * Austria (Vienna)
 * Slovakia (Bratislava)
 * Hungary (Budapest)
 * Croatia
 * Serbia (Belgrade)
 * Bulgaria
 * Romania
 * Moldova
 * Ukraine

Unsurprisingly, each language has its own form of the river's name: die Donau in German, the Dunaj in Slovak, the Duna in Hungarian, and Dunărea in Romania.

Understand
The Danube is a major tourist attraction. Over the years, it has played an important role in the history of Europe. It passes through four capital cities as well as a number of other influential, historic and beautiful towns and stunning landscapes.

At the height of the Roman Empire in the first century AD, the Danube marked the country's northern border.

The Danube also coincides with a climate border; by and large crops such as grapes grow poorly north of the river.

By boat
There are a few cruise ships that travel from the Rhine via the Main River and the Rhine–Main–Danube Canal to the Danube, making it possible to travel from the North Sea to the Black Sea.

By bicycle

 * The Danube Cycleway runs the whole length, the German and Austrian sections being very popular.

By foot

 * Donausteig from Passau to Grein (between Linz and Melk).
 * Sultans Trail from Vienna to Smederevo (between Belgrade and Požarevac)

By canoe or kayak
Some ambitious canoe or kayakers attempt to travel the "length" of the river. Whilst some undertake the trip independently, others participate on the Tour - International - Danubien (TID). Run annually starting in Ingolstadt and finishing at the Black Sea, some join the TID for specific sections whilst a few attempt the entire Ingolstadt to Black Sea journey. However such a trip is a significant undertaking and requires skill and experience.

By cruise ship
There are many cruise liners along the river, some just short sections other, such as Avalon, Uniworld and Viking going from Passau to the Delta. Nearly all of the river is navigable, but cruises normally begin no further west than Passau, because the water is often too high for the boats to pass safely under some bridges, especially during the flood-prone spring season. During the dry summer months, the water may be too low, which commonly results in itinerary changes such as the need to change boats or riding a bus between two ports.

Germany

 * Source of the Danube: Confluence of the headwaters Brigach and Breg near Donaueschingen. The InterRegioExpress rail line from here to Ulm almost exactly follows the course of the Donau.
 * near the Danube Sinkhole
 * Sigmaringen
 * Ulm. End of the IRE line from Donaueschingen. Train riders may transfer to the agilis to Ingolstadt which again follows the course of the river.
 * Ingolstadt. End of the agilis line from Ulm. Another agilis line approximately follows the Danube to Regensburg (but bypasses Kelheim).
 * Kelheim. This is where the Main Donau Kanal meets the Danube.
 * Regensburg. End of the agilis line from Ingolstadt. Another rail line runs parallel to the Danube (but a few kilometres off its right bank) via Plattling to Passau (bypassing Deggendorf on the left bank). You can either use the ICE high-speed train or a local train to Plattling and then a regional express to Passau.
 * Deggendorf
 * Passau. From here the rail route continues parallel to the Danube to Linz, but does not follow the river's course. If you take the ICE or regional train to Linz, you will not see the Danube a lot. Travellers who place value on exactly following the river's course have to take buses to Jochenstein on the Austro-German border (only twice a day), cross the stream by ferry to Engelhartszell and continue by bus to Linz.

Austria

 * Linz. From here intercity trains approximately follow the Danube to Vienna, but take a short cut and therefore do not pass through Wachau. So leave the IC in Amstetten and continue by regional express (REX) to Melk.
 * Wachau: Cultural landscape that is considered one of the most scenic sections of the Danube and one of the most beautiful parts of Austria.
 * Melk: huge Baroque Benedictine abbey, UNESCO World Heritage site. From Melk, busses take you through the Wachau to Krems an der Donau, following exactly the course of the Danube.
 * Spitz
 * Weißenkirchen in der Wachau
 * Dürnstein
 * Krems. Here you can get on a regional express train directly to Vienna (stopping in Tulln, but not Klosterneuburg).
 * Tulln. You can change to Vienna suburban line S40 that stops in Klosterneuburg.
 * Klosterneuburg
 * Vienna. There are frequent rail links directly to Bratislava, but they bypass the beautiful Danube floodplains east of Vienna as well as the archeological site of Roman Carnutum and the small town of Hainburg an der Donau that is worth seeing. So better take the S-Bahn (suburban train) S7 to come by these attractions.
 * Hainburg an der Donau. From Hainburg or Wolfsthal (the terminus of S7), continue by bus to Bratislava.

Slovakia

 * Bratislava. From here there are direct Eurocity trains to Budapest (via Štúrovo, Visegrád and Vác). However, they do not follow the course of the river directly and you would miss the twin cities of Komárno/Komárom. Instead you could get off the EC at Nové Zámky and change to an ordinary train to Komárno.

Slovakia/Hungary

 * Komárno/Komárom. From the Hungarian half of the twin city, you could take an intercity train directly to Budapest (via Tatabánya), but you would miss the old royal city of Esztergom and the scenic Danube Bend, so this is not a real option. So better continue on the Slovak bank where there is a bus connection to Štúrovo.
 * Štúrovo/Esztergom. Eurocity trains follow the course of the Danube from Štúrovo via Szob, Nagymáros/Visegrád and Vác to Budapest.

Hungary

 * Visegrád. You can get on a bus to Szentendre, but they bypass Vác. Vác and Szentendre are separated by an island between the Danube main stream and an anabranch and there is no bridge over the Danube in this section, so for visiting both you need to take a ferry from Vác and a bus from the island to the mainland town of Tahitótfalu. As this may get complicated, you might decide to visit only either this time.
 * Vác. If you plan to visit Dunakeszi next, opt for a regional train, as the Eurocity does not stop there.
 * Szentendre. Suburban train line H5 connects from Szentendre to Budapest in 40 minutes. It also has a stop at the ancient Roman site of Aquincum.
 * Dunakeszi
 * Budapest. From Budapest there are international trains to Belgrade via Novi Sad, but their track runs rather distant from the course of the Danube, distantly bypassing the Duna-Dráva National Park at the border triangle of Hungary, Croatia and Serbia. Regional trains to Dunaújváros or buses to Baja (via Kiskunlacháza and Kalocsa) take you more closely along the river.
 * Ráckeve
 * Dunaújváros. You may either continue on the right bank of the Danube by bus to Mohács (via Szekszárd) or cross the river to Dunavecse where you can get on the bus to Baja.
 * Baja
 * Mohács: small town close to the Duna-Dráva National Park.

Croatia/Serbia

 * Sombor: Serbian town close to the Gornje Podunavlje Nature Reserve. Buses to Vukovar
 * Vukovar (Croatia): Panturist buses to Novi Sad thrice a day

Serbia

 * Novi Sad: Train or bus to Belgrade
 * Belgrade: Arriva buses through the Iron Gate to Kladovo (opposite Drobeta-Turnu Severin) three times a day

Serbia/Romania

 * Iron Gates Natural Park
 * Orșova (Romania)
 * Kladovo (Serbia, opposite Drobeta-Turnu Severin): Bortravel buses to Negotin
 * Drobeta-Turnu Severin (Romania): Nikolic Prevoz buses to Negotin
 * Negotin (Serbia): Nikolic Prevoz buses to Vidin

Bulgaria/Romania

 * Calafat (Romania, opposite Vidin): Buses to Turnu Magurele
 * Vidin (Bulgaria): Buses to Kozloduy
 * Kozloduy (Bulgaria): Buses to Pleven where you can change to a bus to Nikopol
 * Turnu Magurele (Romania, opposite Nikopol)
 * Nikopol (Bulgaria): Buses to Svishtov
 * Zimnicea (Romania, opposite Svishtov): Buses to Giurgiu
 * Svishtov (Bulgaria): Buses to Ruse
 * Ruse (Bulgaria, opposite Giurgiu): Buses to Silistra via Srebarna
 * Giurgiu (Romania)
 * Tutrakan (Bulgaria)
 * Srebarna Nature Reserve (Bulgaria)
 * Silistra (Bulgaria, opposite Călărași)
 * Călărași: Buses to Ciulnita from where there are trains to Fetești

Romania

 * Fetești: Trains to Galați via Brăila
 * Brăila: Bus to Tulcea
 * Galați
 * Tulcea: Ferry to Sulina (mouth of the Danube)
 * The in Romania is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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 * The Main Donau Kanal links this river with the Main, an important tributary of the Rhine

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Danube Delta

The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii) is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Dobruja, in the far eastern corner of Romania, at the border with Ukraine. The delta formed by the Danube River entering the Black Sea, it is world famous for its saline-marine ecosystems.

The largest town, at the head of the delta, is Tulcea, where there is a visiting centre for the Delta. There are ferry services from Tulcea into the delta. Sulina and Sfântu Gheorghe are small towns, lying at the end of the Danube, on the Black Sea coast.

By car
Most resorts arrange for a ferry pickup at a prespecified Pier. The pier is about an hour drive from Tulcea

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Danvers

Danvers is a town in Massachusetts with a population of about 28,000 (2020). A large part of the town used to be called "Salem Village" and was where most of the accusers in the 1692 witch hysteria lived. The trials took place in neighboring Salem.

Get in
From Boston, take Route 1 to I-95 or Route 128 north. Exits 22-25 on 128 are the exits for Danvers.

The MBTA 435 and 436 buses from Lynn (and Salem for the former) can get you to Liberty Tree Mall in Danvers.

Get around
Routes 35, 62, and 114 are the major thoroughfares in Danvers.

Do

 * - located in Danvers
 * - located in Danvers

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Danville

There is more than one place called Danville:

United States of America

 * Danville (California) — a town in the East Bay in the state of California.
 * Danville (Illinois) — a town in the state of Illinois.
 * Danville (Indiana) — a town west of Indianapolis in the state of Indiana.
 * Danville (Kentucky) — a city in the state of Kentucky.
 * Danville (Pennsylvania) — a town in the state of Pennsylvania.
 * Danville (Vermont) — a town in the state of Vermont.
 * Danville (Virginia) — a city in the state of Virginia.

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Danville (California)

Danville is a suburban town in Contra Costa County in the San Francisco Bay Area, nestled in the valley between Mount Diablo and the Las Trampas ridges. Formerly a farming community that was home to a Southern Pacific Railroad station and later the playwright Eugene O'Neill, it is now a wealthy suburb with lots of greenery and has been rated the safest city in California.

By car
Interstate 680 is the only highway through the town of Danville. From Oakland, take Highway 24 east through the Caldecott tunnel, then follow 680 south from Walnut Creek. From the South Bay, take 680 north.

By BART/bus
County Connection buses serve Danville from the Walnut Creek and Dublin/Pleasanton BART stations and from San Ramon. If you're coming from Oakland or San Francisco, Walnut Creek BART is the most convenient connection point.

By bike or foot

It is also possible to hike to Danville from Moraga via Harvey Ranch Preserve, the Carr Ranch Loop Trail, Rocky Ridge, and Las Trampas Regional Wilderness; this requires an EBMUD permit and is a long, steep, challenging trek with rewarding views.

Get around
Danville is small enough that most of the downtown area can be accessed on foot. However, the town is spread out enough that moving from one area to another will typically require a car.

The main bus routes are the County Connection 21 (weekdays, every 30-60 minutes) and 321 (weekends, once an hour), which go through downtown Danville on their way between Walnut Creek and San Ramon.

Do

 * A good hike starts from, following the ridge in a rough semicircle via until you descend to the . Mossy greenery gives way to grassy ridges dotted with oak trees and beautiful views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Bird calls mingle with the smell of bay laurel and, at least in the rainy season, the tinkling of brooks. Assuming you do the most direct route between those three points, the hike is 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and should take about three hours if you're a strong hiker. Both trailheads are within walking distance of bus stops served by the hourly 21/321 bus, and the Del Amigo trailhead is about a 20-minute walk from downtown Danville. Trail signs are inconsistent at best and some forks are hard to spot, so use a smartphone map app to help you navigate. Parts of the trail are steep and can be slippery after rain – wear boots.
 * A good hike starts from, following the ridge in a rough semicircle via until you descend to the . Mossy greenery gives way to grassy ridges dotted with oak trees and beautiful views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Bird calls mingle with the smell of bay laurel and, at least in the rainy season, the tinkling of brooks. Assuming you do the most direct route between those three points, the hike is 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and should take about three hours if you're a strong hiker. Both trailheads are within walking distance of bus stops served by the hourly 21/321 bus, and the Del Amigo trailhead is about a 20-minute walk from downtown Danville. Trail signs are inconsistent at best and some forks are hard to spot, so use a smartphone map app to help you navigate. Parts of the trail are steep and can be slippery after rain – wear boots.

Buy
Danville has a quaint downtown with interesting shops and eateries. In the Blackhawk area, a large shopping mall,, features high-end shops, excellent restaurants, and the Blackhawk Auto Museum. Blackhawk Plaza is not reachable by public transit, unless you want to join the local middle and high schoolers on the one bus per schoolday that goes nearby.

Eat
While good ethnic cuisines are available around town, the best eateries lean towards Western cuisine.

In Downtown on Hartz Avenue, there are high-end dining options like and  eateries. If you are looking for a local favorite, you might want to try or  for lunch, which are more affordable. Somewhere in between is, which serves delicious plant-based cuisine with fast, attentive service. The area near San Ramon Valley High School features many simple budget options for lunch.

High end dining options are also available outside of the downtown area. The Livery, a plaza just south of downtown, is host to, a steakhouse. Just over the I-680 freeway from the Livery is. is a staple in Blackhawk Plaza.

For dessert, try the creative flavors of ice cream and sorbet at.

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 * Mount Diablo State Park is a 20,000-acre (8,100-hectare) park. It borders Danville to the north and provides great hiking opportunities on a mountain that dominates the landscape for most of central and eastern Contra Costa County. It offers an incredible viewshed, with views on clear days stretching to Mount Lassen.
 * Dublin — this city to the south of Danville has the shamrock as its symbol.
 * Pleasanton is a city with a historic downtown area and restaurants, somewhat like Danville.
 * Livermore is the largest city in the Tri-Valley, with several internationally-known wineries like Wente and Concannon Vineyards.
 * Walnut Creek – larger city just north of Danville with a wider range of shopping.

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Danville (Illinois)

Danville is a small city of about 34,000 in Central Illinois about 5 miles west of the Illinois-Indiana border and about 140 miles south of Chicago.

Danville is nestled in the heart of Vermilion River country, home to high quality museums, shops full of rare and unique finds, a unique history including several Abraham Lincoln historic sites, and an abundance of parks and wildlife.

The surrounding area is mostly flat, but boasts six county and state parks and preserves with the county boasting more than 15,000 acres of parkland.Major attractions include the nationally designated Middle Fork Scenic River, Kickapoo State Park, and Lake Vermilion on Danville’s north side. These parks provide a wide range of recreation opportunities including vast hiking trails, camping, fishing, horse riding, boating, mountain biking, canoeing, river tubing, and bird watching. The City of Danville boasts its own collection of parks including the riverside Elsworth Park and historic Lincoln Park. Historical attractions include many sites associated with Abraham Lincoln. Designated a Gateway City to the National Park Service’s Looking for Lincoln National Heritage Area, Danville is rich in Lincoln History with over 12 sites commemorating his 18 years practicing law here while riding the 8th Judicial Circuit. Sites include the Lamon House, An 1840’s Greek Revival Cottage built by Joseph Lamon, cousin of Ward Hill Lamon, Lincoln’s law partner and bodyguard. Attached the Vermilion County museum sits the Fithian Home formerly owned by Dr. William Fithian, Civil War surgeon and personal friend of Abraham Lincoln, the Fithian Home features the south balcony from which Lincoln gave a speech in 1858 and the bedroom he used on his many visits. Visitors can also visit the Danville National Cemetery serves as the final resting place for veterans from the Civil War to present.and the Vermilion County War Museum which covers every military action our country has been involved in, from the Revolutionary War to today’s conflicts. Additional history can be found in Danville’s historic downtown district. This tree-lined district includes a number of local restaurants, businesses, and attractions. Notably, the downtown district is home of the historic Fischer Theater which houses a museum of Danville’s famous residents including Dick Van Dyke, Donald O'Connor, Gene Hackman, Bobby Short, and Helen Morgan. Downtown also includes over 18 fabulous murals grace the brick walls of the historic Downtown which were painted in 4 days by 160 Walldog artists from all over the world.

The parks and historic architecture act as a backdrop for many regionally important events including  Arts in the Park, The Festival of Trees, Balloons Over Vermilion, Summer Sounds, Symphony Concerts, the Light Opera, and plays.

By car
Danville and the surrounding area are served by Interstate 74 which runs east-west along the south side of the city. I-74 connects Danville to Champaign-Urbana in the west and Indianapolis in the east. Illinois Route 1 serves Danville and the surrounding area, running north-south through the city. It connects Danville to several smaller Vermilion County towns as well as Chicago to the north.

By bus
The Danville Mass Transit system has daytime buses from/to Champaign, Georgetown, Westfield, etc. Bus route #10 runs to/from Champaign, every 2hrs during the day M-Sa.

Get around
Danville is best seen by car, though it is possible to explore downtown Danville on foot. The county and state parks have trails for hiking in good weather, but the parks can generally be enjoyed by car as well. Danville Mass Transit (DMT) provides bus service around the city as well as to nearby Champaign/Urbana.

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Buy
Danville offers a number of shopping opportunities including locally owned boutiques in the downtown district to well-known chain stores.

Eat
Historic Downtown District

 * Cafe 13, 13 N. Vermilion Street. Coffee, from scratch pastries, crepes, sandwiches, and salads. Open for breakfast and lunch.
 * Rich's Deluxe, 21 W. North Street. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a large menu of fresh items, homemade soups, and more.
 * Green Island Chinese, 11 N. Vermilion Street. Offering dine in, take out, and delivery.
 * Lovin' Cup Food Truck, Gourmet grilled cheese, crab cakes, and soup usually found downtown.

Other districts

 * Charlotte’s Coffee & Tea, 402 N. Gilbert Street, +1 217-442-2839. Coffee, tea, breakfast, lunch and baked goods.
 * Jocko's, 305 W. Williams Street, railroad inspired restaurant serving award winning pizza since 1972. Also features a salad bar and range of other dinners, including pastas and sandwiches.
 * Stony's Restaurant, 720 E. Voorhees Street, Homemade daily specials, Huge 20" pizzas, oven subs, and grilled items.
 * Tacos y Nieves Calvillo, popular Mexican restaurant serving lunch and dinner.

Specialty dining

 * Mad Goat Coffee, 2601 N. Vermilion Street. Coffee, pastries, smoothies, tea, evening hours, a friendly staff, and a comfortable environment.
 * Custard Cup, 2507 N Vermilion St, A Danville Tradition since 1949! Frozen treats made daily. Open seasonally.
 * Royal Donut, 911 N. Vermilion Street. A landmark destination since 1973, Royal Donut has been serving award winning coffee paired with an awesome variety of donuts, pastries, and muffins

Drink

 * Fatman's Warehouse, 138 1/2 N Vermilion St (in alley behind). Popular downtown alley bar with karaoke and live music.

 * Sarge's Tap, 409 E. Main Street. Bar with lunch, pool, and comedy night schedule.
 * The 610 Tap, 610 N. Vermilion Street. Craft beer, cocktails, and music.

Go next

 * Danville is the county seat of Vermilion County.
 * Fithian - A village west of town.
 * Forest Glen Preserve - great RV, tent, and back-country camping by the Vermilion River; has one 11-mile backpacking trail along the river's ridge through woods and wetlands
 * Champaign-Urbana, and the University of Illinois there, is a bus ride away.
 * Champaign-Urbana, and the University of Illinois there, is a bus ride away.

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Danville (Indiana)

Danville is a small town in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.

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Danville (Pennsylvania)

Danville is a city in Montour County. Its population as of the 2010 census stands at 4,699

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Danville (Virginia)

Danville is a city of 40,000 people (2018) in the state of Virginia on the Banks of the Dan River close to the border with North Carolina. Founded in 1793, Danville is perhaps best known for its role in the Civil War, when it was an important railroad stop for the Confederacy and became the last Confederate capital after Richmond fell to the North.

By car
The most convenient way to reach Danville is by car.

By train
Amtrak's Crescent train connects Danville with cities like New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Charlotte, Atlanta, Birmingham, and New Orleans. The is situated at 677 Craghead Street. Trains depart and arrive late at night (11:24 pm, Southbound) or early in the morning (8:28 am, Northbound) (times as of January 2023), making this an inconvenient way to get to Danville in most cases.

By bus
The nearest Greyhound station is in Greensboro, North Carolina, about an hour away by car or Amtrak.

Get around
The Danville Transit System provides bus service Monday–Saturday except some holidays.

See
Danville has several historic districts, representing a variety of architectural styles.

Virginia

 * Lynchburg
 * Roanoke

North Carolina

 * Durham
 * Greensboro
 * Hanging Rock State Park

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Danyang

Danyang (단양, 丹陽) formally romanized as Tanyang, is a resort town in North Chungcheong, South Korea.

Understand
Perched by the lake, surrounded by three national parks and dotted with caves and temples, Danyang is considered North Chungcheong's top attraction.

The modern town of Danyang dates only to 1986, as most of the old city was submerged beneath the waters of the artificial Chungju Lake. Throughout town, you'll see statues, pictures and even lampposts of a guy with huge eyebrows, holding hands with a lady. This is Ondal, a jester in the imperial court, who managed to break through Korea's strict caste system to marry the princess Pyeonggang and become a respected general.

Tourist office
The tourist information office is on the far side of the red bridge from the bus terminal. Some English is spoken, and you can pick up a handy town map from here.

By plane
The sizeable international airport at Cheongju is about 30km away by road.

By train
Danyang is on the eastern Jungang line from Seoul's Cheongnyangni station through Wonju to Andong. There are mugunghwa services every hour or two (3 hr 15 min, ₩10,000), and two saemaeul expresses daily (2 hr 45 min, ₩14,000). The train station is 3 km outside Danyang, but you can take a bus from the stop just outside the station (₩1,000) or a taxi (around ₩5,000).

By bus
Danyang's clean and modern bus station, on the northern side of town, has hourly express services to Seoul's Express Bus Terminal (2 hr 30 min, ₩14,000) and intercity services to Dong-Seoul terminal (over 3 hours). Most buses from Seoul continue onward to Guinsa (30 minutes, ₩2,600). There are also hourly services to Chungju (1 hr 30 min, ₩6,200) and Jecheon (1 hour), and a few departures daily to Busan and Daejeon.

By boat
In season, you can take a very scenic cruise across Chungju Lake to Chungju (2 hours, ₩18,000). The ferry terminal is on the riverside, a few blocks south of the bus terminal.

Get around
Central Danyang can be covered on foot, but taxis are plentiful (starting fare ₩4.800).

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Do
There are plenty of hiking opportunities around Danyang, especially in the nearby Sobaeksan National Park and Woraksan National Parks. The easiest option, though, is to head to Mount Daesong (Daesongsan, 380 m), behind the city and covered with easy, well-signposted (in Korean) hiking trails, the main one doing a loop around the base of the hill. There are several trailheads; to reach the most convenient one, walk up the hill from the bus terminal, then turn left after the police station. The "summit" is about one kilometer away.

Buy
Pay a visit to the Danyang Market in the centre of town, where you will have the opportunity to see (and smell) more garlic than you have ever seen in your life.

Drink
The local speciality is Sobaeksan dongdongju, a fermented, milky, peach-colored rice wine sold in big white containers in shops and by the cupful at tourist sites. The look and smell are unappetizing but the taste, while unusual (think of an alcoholic Sprite mixed with milk), is refreshing when served cold.

Sleep
The riverside strip along the bus and ferry terminals is pretty much all motels, all offering rooms for ₩30,000-50,000.

Go next

 * Guinsa, the stunning mountain headquarters of the Cheondae sect, is 30 minutes away by bus.
 * Sobaeksan National Park
 * Woraksan National Park
 * South, to Cheongju, the closest airport, and birthplace of jikji, the world's first metal printing press.

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