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Phone service

Telephones are a crucial part of modern living while at home. While many prefer to leave them (and the endless calls from the office) behind while travelling, others — from business travellers to motorists — find they can be an excellent tool for keeping in touch, planning or obtaining roadside assistance.

Call
An international telephone number usually consists of the international dialling prefix, a country code, an area code and the local number.

The international dialling prefix is usually shown as a leading "+" in phone numbers. The relevant prefix is automatically substituted for the "+" on mobile phones and most other smart dialling devices, but must be typed in from most landline phones. Sometimes there are several prefixes to choose from. The prefix "00" will work in most of Europe (including all of EU), "011" in the US and Canada, "0011" in Australia. If you've got a phone number starting with the "+" and the country code, and want to use that number from a local land line, you usually need to replace those with the "trunk prefix" (often "0"), and if you call within the area code area, you often have to dial the local part only. The international form should work as such from mobile phones. With mobile phones you should instead watch out when calling home, as numbers saved in your local format may not have the appropriate international prefix added by your phone, so you may end up calling local numbers.

The country codes are listed in List of country calling codes, and the relevant one in country articles' sidebar (near the top) and Connect section (near the end). Some territories have special arrangements, not using their country's country code.

The area code specifies the geographic area within the country. In many countries the area code is prefixed by a trunk prefix (often "0"), which should be left out when using the country code. In some countries all the area code should be retained.

The local number is what comes after the area code. The first few numbers of the local number usually specify the exchange or central office, with the remaining numbers specifying the individual line. In many countries only this part is to be dialled when placing calls inside the area.

Mobile phones are seldom bound to a specific area and thus usually have no real area code (for exceptions in a few countries, see relevant Connect sections). The mobile phones know how to call a number given in the full international form, with leading "+" and country code. Entering all numbers in this form avoids confusion when crossing borders. Some numbers that can be reached only locally don't have an international form. This includes some service and emergency numbers.

The Wikivoyage guides give all numbers in the international form, if there is one. Directions on how to convert those numbers to ones usable from local landline phones, and how to convert numbers as written locally to the international form, are usually given in the country articles' Connect sections.

Parenthesis, blanks and hyphens are often used when writing phone numbers. These are for clarity only, and are ignored when placing a call. On Wikivoyage, the local part of phone numbers is often given in parts joined by hyphens, while country code, area code and local part are separated by blanks.

When calling overseas, the call progress tones (e.g. dial tone, ringing tone, busy tone) may be different to what you are accustomed. For example, the ringing tone (the tone made to tell the caller the dialed number is ringing) in most of the world is a single long tone followed by a pause ("beeeep (pause), beeeep (pause), beeeep (pause)"), but in the UK and many former British colonies (e.g. Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia), it's a double tone followed by a pause ("beep-beep (pause), beep-beep (pause), beep-beep (pause)").

Mobile phones
You may be able to bring your mobile phone and use it either with billing through your home carrier ("roaming") or by obtaining a SIM card from a local provider. Another option is to buy an inexpensive low-end prepaid handset at destination.

Depending on the length of your trip, it may make sense to buy a local pre-paid mobile telephone, an unlocked phone and a local SIM, or a local SIM card for use in your existing mobile device. Roaming with your existing phone may be manageable when visiting one European Union country from another, but further abroad the cost may be prohibitive or the service not available. Many prepaid handsets will not roam at all. In most of Europe a pre-paid SIM card is usually very cheap (€10 or less with some credit included). In some countries (e.g. Italy) users may need to present identification or a local tax code to buy one.

There are multiple, incompatible mobile phone systems (GSM, CDMA, UMTS) and the frequencies used also vary from one continent to another, and between countries and operators among those used on the continent. Some phones can cope with more networks than others. Some handsets are locked to one provider, making them unusable with a local SIM card unless unlocked.

If you have a smartphone, there are lots of travel-oriented apps to make your trip easier.

Satellite phones

In remote locations, without cell phone coverage, a satellite phone may be your only option. One must be outdoors with clear line of sight to the satellite to make a phone call. The service is used by shipping, including pleasure craft, as well as expeditions to remote locations with no mobile infrastructure and disaster relief missions to locations where the domestic network is damaged or destroyed.

As the most expensive option, satellite telephony is used where no other service is available.

Satellite phones may be not available for purchase or illegal in Saudi Arabia, China, India, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, North Sri Lanka, and Syria. They will, however, function in these areas. Some countries require a special permit for using satellite phones within their territory.

Voice mail
If you are going to be out of range of a telephone, but still want to receive calls, voice mail may be an option. Most telephone service providers offer a voice mail option, usually as an add-on to an existing land line, pager, mobile or Internet-based telephone number. Some offer it as a stand-alone service.

You can usually check your voice mail remotely; obtain the access number and login details from your voice mail provider before leaving home.

In-room phones
Many hotels and motels charge set rates for all calls made from in-room telephones, much higher than for residential or business phones. Some even charge for calls to toll-free numbers (such as 800 number). A few have been known to block calls to telco services like Bell Canada's "Canada Direct" or (more rarely) fraudulently redirect them to another provider who immediately asks for a credit card number. Check the call rates before making a call; upscale and sometimes even budget hotels may charge US$35/min or more for international calls.

Hotels and motels usually do not charge for voice calls you receive. Check for any received telephone charges before giving out a hotel or motel telephone number for people to call you.

Usually there are charges for received faxes.

As most hotels now provide some form of broadband Internet, it may be cheaper to run a voice-over-IP application on a portable device instead of using the telephone in the room. Budget hotels usually include Wi-Fi in their base price, while many high-end properties charge substantial extra hidden fees.

A rare few business hotels offer packages that include complimentary unlimited local and toll-free calls.

If in doubt, be sure to enquire before checking in.

If you can use a phone of a private host, be aware of costs of international calls. For some, they might be a significant expense, and regardless, they are an additional expense in lodging you. Pay them if you can; otherwise try to compensate them in a suitable way.

Voice over internet
Where you have full access to the Internet at a reasonable speed, making phone calls over the Internet (VoIP) is the cheapest option. Free calls are usually possible if you have compatible calling software or apps installed on your respective devices, are online at the same time, and don't pay for the data transfer. If you pay for the airtime, VoIP may still be cheaper than ordinary calls in some scenarios.

A voice call over Internet requires a good-enough internet connection, a way to get contact over internet to the device to be called, and suitable software (and the voice hardware, included in any phone and most laptops). You may pay for use of internet, and you may pay for the operator setting up the call.

Applications for the standard session initiation protocol (SIP) are available both for laptop PC's and small mobile devices like those running Android. Unlike a cellular phone (which incurs substantial "roaming" charges when taken out of its home region), calls to your device will be directed over the internet, the cost of which in the broadband case seldom depends on the amount of traffic. However, if your connection is via the mobile phone network or a satellite connection, the per megabyte cost may be heavy.

If your smartphone has Wi-Fi, making cheap phone calls may be as easy as installing a free app (either a generic SIP client, or a programme for one specific provider like Skype or Viber) and visiting a Wi-Fi hotspot. Similar "softphone" software run on laptops or tablets using the built-in microphone and loudspeakers. Nonetheless a headset with a boom microphone gives better audio.

To be able to place calls on the public telephone network you need a telephone number, and thus an operator providing one, while end-to-end VoIP just requires the other end to run SIP software (or a proprietary equivalent) and not to be behind a firewall blocking the call.

The quality of Internet telephone connections varies widely, based on the underlying network connection. Some publicly available networks can block VoIP, some have very high latency, some are unreliable (dropping too many packets), many are simply too slow, and in some countries Internet telephony can be blocked entirely to protect the revenues of national phone companies. Etisalat, the state-owned telecommunications provider of the United Arab Emirates, has been blocking access to Skype entirely; some hotels in the UAE may provide access through 'TheWayOut' Wi-Fi service.

You should install a VoIP app and select a voice service provider (VSP) to test your configuration before departing.

It may be possible to rent a computer with Skype from a local Internet store.

Pay phones

While still around, pay phones are diminishing in number and most are able to place outbound calls only. Trunk or toll calls tend to be expensive, with high initial minimums. Some cost saving may be possible using prepaid calling cards (which are necessary for some of the phones).

Coin-paid long-distance calls were traditionally operator-assisted, so they carry the worst rates. A call which only reaches voicemail will still incur the full toll, even though there's no means for the other party to return the call.

Check the information in the booth before making a call, especially with payphone booths not branded by a major carrier. While sometimes an obscure third-party provider is cheaper, often specialist providers charge higher fees or a substantial minimum. These can be a rude surprise if you pay by credit card.

Often, courtesy phones at airports and similar places will ringdown a specific taxi or similar traveller services. Look out for these so you may not need to use a pay phone.

In-flight telephones
Some flights offer phone service via an in-seat phone. These typically cost around US$5/minute for a voice call, or US$2 per SMS.

Special calling codes
If you have access to a phone, but want to avoid paying the local rates of international calls (or have your host pay them), you may be able to get codes to use for placing calls via a local (possibly toll-free) number.

Pre-paid phone cards
In some areas every corner store is filled with a confusing array of pre-paid phone cards that can be used from pay phones or ordinary telephones. While most cards are good for calling anywhere, some specialise in providing favourable call rates to specific groups of countries.

Access to these services is often through a toll-free telephone number that can be called from most phones without charge. The call is then redirected to a cheaper, competitive long-distance provider or a voice-over-Internet server. Be aware that some pay phones and hotel phones charge for toll-free calls; a toll-free phone number may also still incur airtime charges on a mobile telephone.

While these cards often feature excellent international rates, read the fine print carefully. This contains information on when the best rates apply. Many cards carry hidden charges (such as a substantially higher rate for the first minute of a long-distance call - which is incurred even if only an answering machine responds - or a per-month charge even if the card is not being used). These are a trap for the unwary as this can wipe out the value of a card rapidly, especially if you are mostly making short calls or leaving the card idle with minutes remaining on the balance. Calls initiated via toll-free numbers from U.S. pay phones may carry a higher rate or a surcharge, as the owner of the toll-free number must pay sixty cents per payphone call on top of any long-distance charge.

PIN-less phone cards are offered by several vendors: register one phone number (for example your cell phone number) and add funds when balance is low.

Telco calling cards
Some telephone service providers offer a calling card, often attached to your existing telephone account, which can be requested before travelling.

These allow trunk calls while on the road, by giving the calling card number to an operator. You may also be provided with a number to connect to your home provider to place calls home from overseas, allowing you to speak to an operator in your home language.

These services are usually charged with a surcharge on top of the provider's usual rates. Depending on the telecommunication company, you may be able to get a calling card linked to just a credit card without having to have telephone service with them. Various third-party services may be reached by dialling an access number and then following instructions from there.

Stay safe
Note the local emergency number, often uniform across many countries, often 112 as in the European Union, 911 as in the U.S.A. or 999 as in the UK. No area codes are needed with these three numbers or local equivalents (and may not work). In some remote areas, you may need to call a local normal-looking number.

All, one or some of these, and possibly other emergency numbers, may be specially handled: in the GSM standard, dialling 112 – or any emergency number known to the phone – will connect directly to the emergence services bypassing the normal call routing (and possible queueing), often using any network available regardless of roaming contracts.

Many mobile phones allow calling 112 without unlocking the phone (just give those numbers when asked for a PIN and the phone might offer to call the emergency services, and the call may succeed even when you have no credit or even no SIM (in some countries you then need to additionally type "55" or wait a while to get to the operator). From landlines, the emergency number may bypass the local exchange.

If you call an emergency number by accident, you may want to stay on the line to tell it was a mistake, and otherwise be ready to answer any check-up calls from the emergency centre.

In many countries, 112, 911 or 999 can be used even when there are other recommended emergency numbers for different kinds of emergencies. However, do not rely on them, especially 911 and 999 since many countries assign local numbers beginning with these numbers.

The emergency number may connect you to personnel who will summon the assistance you need themselves, or they may forward the call to the appropriate department. In some countries you are expected to know what assistance you need, while in others it is the staff that will make such decision based on how you answer their questions. If some questions seem senseless, try to stay calm and just answer. They may give you advice on how to handle the situation until help arrives.

The operators may be able to tell your location from your phone number, either directly or by computations based on mobile base stations and other available information, depending on the phone and the network. The latter may be legally allowed only in certain situations, and may require bureaucracy.

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Telford

Telford is a new town in the ceremonial county of Shropshire, England. It is administratively located in the West Midlands region, and is now by far the largest town in Shropshire, being the residence for some 130,000 people.

Understand
Telford was built in the 1960s and 1970s as a new town, bringing together a number of mining villages, farms and market towns. As the town develops, the areas between these towns are becoming increasingly filled. The resulting town is virtually one large conurbation from Wellington to Shifnal and from Donnington to Dawley. As a result of the new town's component towns, Telford has several distinct centres, although the Telford Shopping Centre and Telford Town Park area is the de facto administrative centre of entire town.

By car
It is linked to the West Midlands conurbation by the M54 motorway; it has four exits labelled Telford East, Telford Centre, Telford West and Wellington. The town is also serviced north-south by the A442 Queensway (locally known as the Eastern Primary or EP).

By train

 * Wikivoyage has a guide to Rail travel in Great Britain

Between Telford Central Station and Shrewsbury, there are two stations, named Wellington and Oakengates. These areas are considered part of Telford, although are much older than Telford itself.

By bus
Telford can also be accessed by bus from many nearby areas. The Telford bus station has regular buses to and from Shrewsbury (X5), Bridgnorth (8), and Wolverhampton. From Telford itself, many buses run within it - see below section.

Get around
The M54 motorway and A5 main route pass through Telford giving access from North Wales, the South, East and North East. The A49 passes nearby to give access from the North West, the South West and South Wales.

A train line runs between the main Telford train station and Wellington, via Oakengates.

There are also buses that run throughout Telford - most notably, the 4 (Leegomery-Wellington-Telford Center-Madeley). As of 2023, there are two bus providers that provide buses in Telford: Arriva and the Telford and Wrekin Council (whose  buses start from the number 100). Most built up areas have buses running between them.

See
Telford has a long history (see Understand section). As a result there are many attractions including the remains of a Bronze Age fort, Roman ruins, medieval markets, examples of Victorian industry and living, and the new town created nearly 40 years ago.

Do

 * Telford Ice Rink is within the shopping centre. Telford Tigers play ice hockey here Sept-March in the National League, England's second tier.
 * Wales Comic Con celebrates comic heroes and is held in odd-numbered years, so the next is probably 10-11 May 2025, tbc. A rival event is held in even-numbered years in Newport.
 * Telford Ice Rink is within the shopping centre. Telford Tigers play ice hockey here Sept-March in the National League, England's second tier.
 * Wales Comic Con celebrates comic heroes and is held in odd-numbered years, so the next is probably 10-11 May 2025, tbc. A rival event is held in even-numbered years in Newport.
 * Telford Ice Rink is within the shopping centre. Telford Tigers play ice hockey here Sept-March in the National League, England's second tier.
 * Wales Comic Con celebrates comic heroes and is held in odd-numbered years, so the next is probably 10-11 May 2025, tbc. A rival event is held in even-numbered years in Newport.
 * Wales Comic Con celebrates comic heroes and is held in odd-numbered years, so the next is probably 10-11 May 2025, tbc. A rival event is held in even-numbered years in Newport.
 * Wales Comic Con celebrates comic heroes and is held in odd-numbered years, so the next is probably 10-11 May 2025, tbc. A rival event is held in even-numbered years in Newport.

Buy
Telford's town centre is the commercial centre of the town and is home to the largest indoor shopping centre in Shropshire. The various towns engulfed by Telford have their own commercial centres, which are far smaller than the Telford Shopping Centre.

Go next
Map of places with Wikivoyage articles nearby

 * Shrewsbury (via the M54 then A5) - Pleasant county town of Shropshire
 * Birmingham – Britain's second largest city and capital of the Midlands
 * Wellington
 * Shifnal – Lots of pubs and good restaurants, situated just on the outskirts of Telford with rail links to Telford Central and Wellington.
 * Ironbridge – with 10 main attractions (and a few others) including the world's first cast-iron bridge. The Malt House has live music every Thursday night, as well as a restaurant and bar overlooking the River.

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Tell Basta

Tell Basta (Bubastis) is southeast of the Delta township of Zagazig, approximately 80 km northeast of Cairo.

Understand
This is the site of the old temple of Bastet the cat goddess. It became a royal residence after Shoshenq I, the first ruler and founder of the 22nd dynasty, became pharaoh in 943 BC. Bubastis was its height during this dynasty and the 23rd. It declined after the conquest by Cambyses II in 525 BC, which heralded the end of the Saite 26th dynasty and the start of the Achaemenid Empire. This is also a site of Christian pilgrimage, the Holy Family supposedly stopping here during their exile into Egypt.

It is not yet a tourist highlight, and the temple is basically in a complete state of ruin, although there are intact cat tombs, protected and preserved, that can be viewed. The tombs at Bubastis are the principal depository of cat mummies in Egypt.

Tell Basta is right next to a small military base. Egyptian officials are not fond of people walking near military bases with cameras at the best of times. The implications of this is that if you get there under your own steam, you may face problems with guards in explaining why you are not on an official tour, and why they were not notified in writing of your impending visit. If your driver is helpful, he will help you talk your way into the site. After buying your ticket, you will be followed by Tourist Police to ensure your safety. It is suggested you tip at the end of your visit, particularly as you are likely to get an armed police escort out of the township of Zagazig back onto the main highway.

By car
If not on a package tour, the best way to get there is by hiring a taxi for the day, or organising a private driver to take you. Be warned, even drivers that work in the tourist industry are not likely to know where the site is exactly and may rely on directions from the locals once in Zagazig. When you get to the roundabout in Zagazig, with the statue of Bastet in the middle, you know you are damn close.

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Thalassery

Tellicherry or Thalassery is a city in Kannur District. Thalassery is known as the political and cultural capital of Malabar. It is the centre of progressive political and literary movements. In the colonial era, Thalassery was the centre of learning in north Kerala. The first Malayalam newspapers, novels and short stories in Malayalam were born here. It's also the birthplace of the communist movement in Kerala. Thalassery has a composite cosmopolitan culture.Rajya Samacharam, the first Malayalam newspaper, was published from Thalassery.

Understand
Thalassery is at times referred to as the city of cricket (where Indians first played cricket), cakes and circuses.

Thalassery is considered to be the birth place of the Indian circus. Keeleri Kunhikannan, born in the city, is known as "the father of Kerala Circus". Circus artists and coaches from Thalassery are very much in demand. India's premier Circus Academy was inaugurated in Thalassery.

Older houses in Thalassery have traditional Kerala architecture, usually large houses with wide verandas and solid wooden doors. Each house invariably has coconut trees, jackfruit, and perhaps papaya, or mango trees. The many idyllic suburbs are well defined by the rivers and canals that flow past.

Since long ago Thalassery residents, like other Keralites, have gone abroad, or all over India, in search of work, and to seek their fortunes. It is quite common to find one or more persons from each household living overseas or in other states. This has led to a somewhat dependent money-order economy. It is a matter of concern for the residents on how to diversify and have a self-sustainable and independent local economy. Thalassery is also famous for its cuisine, the Thalassery biryani is famous for its distinguishing taste. The influence of Arabian culture is evident in Thalassery dishes.

By plane

 * Kannur International airport is the nearest airport, around 28 km from Thalassery town. The airport opened for commercial operations on 9 December 2018.
 * Calicut International Airport is the second nearest airport, 98 km away from the city.
 * Alternatively, you can come to Mangalore International Airport or Cochin International Airport   and catch a train or taxi to Thalassery.

By train
Thalassery is a major Southern railway station, well connected by train from cities like Kozhikode, Mangalore, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Coimbatore. Most trains have a stop here. Book in advance, as trains are usually crowded. Reservations are available from 3 months in advance of the travel date. Depending upon the season and day bookings may get wait-listed or close up to several days prior to departure. You can also try using Tatkal which is an emergency booking system. The Tatkal service opens only one day before the departure of the train. (excluding the day of journey from the train originating station)

One of the best ways to get to Thalassery from Mumbai or Goa is to take the Konkan Railway train. The train ride is renowned for the breathtaking scenery and the natural beauty of the terrain.

By bus
You can also reach Thalassery by bus from cities like Kochi, Bangalore, Goa, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Mumbai, Coimbatore. Thalassery is accessible from these cities and from other parts of the state, through the extensive state-run bus services and numerous private bus services.

By car
Thalassery is well connected by road from all parts of the state and other major cities.

Thalassery is connected to Goa, Mumbai, and Kochi via NH-17. Highway is mostly two-laned and very narrow, but make for extremely scenic drives as it pass either through the Western Ghats or along the coastline.

By bus
Like most Kerala cities Thalassery has a good local bus service system. Most of the local bus services are operated by private bus companies. Plenty of buses are available, mostly in 2-3 minutes gap.

By autorickshaw
This is also a cheap method of transport. You can find autos at all important places near junctions and residential areas. Make sure you agree on a fare with the driver before the journey. The normal fare starts at ₹25 for the shorter distances. with a premium of 15-25% at night (8PM-6AM).

By taxi
Taxi cabs are available near bus stations & railway station only. Taxis are usually used by passengers on long-haul routes

By foot
Walking is nearly impossible as sidewalks are absent and driving habits are dangerous. Motorcycle population is incredibly high.

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Go next

 * Iritty, cute little hill town, 42 km
 * Kannur, beach city, 22 km
 * Kozhikode, major beach city, 70 km
 * Madikeri, hill station with fine hospitality, 142 km
 * Mahe (India), old Portuguese enclave, 10 km
 * Mattanur, sleeping giant, 42 km
 * Mysore, city of palaces and gardens, 182 km
 * Ooty, major hill station, 208 km

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Telluride

Telluride is in the southern Rocky Mountains approximately 100 miles (160 km) from Four Corners, the intersection of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. Telluride is home to the Telluride Ski Resort, and home of an independent film festival.

Understand
A remote boomtown established at an elevation of 8,745 ft (2438 m) in the heyday of Colorado's gold and silver mining era, the Town of Telluride was incorporated in 1878.

By plane
If you want to fly in commercially you'll have to fly into Montrose Regional Airport. Air Carriers who fly into Montrose include Alaska, Allegiant Air, American, JetBlue, and United. Private flights can also be arranged through many of the national charter companies, including Avanti Air, Flex Jet, and Net Jets.

Get around
Public transportation abounds in Telluride and Mountain Village. It is recommended not to drive to most locations as there is ample free bus service around town, as well as a free Gondola service between Telluride and Mountain Village.

Hertz and Alamo/National have rental cars available in Mountain Village.

Telluride

Go next

 * Visit Colorado's Wine Country. Colorado is home to over 70 wineries and its own indigenous vineyards. Wine lovers can enjoy several scenic day trips from Telluride to many of the small towns with tasting rooms and grapes. These lovely little communities include Montrose, Palisade, Paonia, and Hotchkiss, as well as the city of Grand Junction.
 * Visit Ouray. This lovely town has natural hot springs, fine shopping and restaurants.  It is only a one-hour drive along the San Juan Skyway.  In the fall, golden aspen leaves shimmer on the drive to Ouray.

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Telugu phrasebook

Telugu (తెలుగు) is a language spoken by some 90 million speakers, primarily in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Yanam and also other neighbouring states. It is the most spoken language of the Dravidian family and also the 15th most spoken language in the world.

Vowels

 * a : like 'a' in "apple", 'a' in "cake", "a" in "amen"
 * e : like 'i' in "magazine", 'e' in "bed" (often silent at the end of a word)
 * i : like 'i' in "pine", 'i' in "fin"
 * o : like 'ow' in "low", like 'o' in "top"
 * u : like 'oo' in "hoop", like 'u' in "cup"

Consonants

 * b : like 'b' in "bed"
 * c : like 's' in "supper", 'k' in "kid"
 * d : like 'd' in "dog"
 * f : like 'ph' in "phone"
 * g : like 'g' in "go", 'j' in "jello"
 * h : like 'h' in "help" (often silent in the UK and other Commonwealth countries)
 * j : like 'dg' in "edge"
 * k : like 'c' in "cat"
 * l : like 'l' in "love"
 * m : like 'm' in "mother"
 * n : like 'n' in "nice"
 * p : like 'p' in "pig"
 * q : like 'q' in "quest" (with "u", almost always)
 * r : like 'r' in "row", like 'r' in "feather" (often silent in the UK and other Commonwealth countries at end of word)
 * s : like 'ss' in "hiss", like 'z' in "haze"
 * t : like 't' in "top"
 * v : like 'v' in "victory"
 * w : like 'w' in "weight"
 * x : like 'cks' in "kicks", like 'z' in "haze" (at beginning of a word)
 * y : like 'y' in "yes", like 'ie' in "pie", like 'ee' in "flee"
 * z : like 'z' in "haze"

Common diphthongs

 * ay : like 'ay' in "say"
 * ai : like 'ay' in "say"
 * au : like 'awe'

 * ee : like 'ee' in "see"
 * ei : like 'ay' in "say"
 * ey : like 'ay' in "say", like 'ee' in "see"

 * ie : like 'ee' in "see"

 * oi : like 'oy' in "boy"
 * oo : like 'oo' in "food", like 'oo' in "good"
 * ou : like 'ow' in "cow", like 'oo' in "food", like 'o' in "cot"
 * ow : like 'ow' in "cow"
 * oy : like 'oy' in "boy"

 * ch : like 'ch' in "touch"
 * sh : like 'sh' in "sheep"
 * th : like 'th' in "this", like 'th' in "those"
 * gh : like 'f' in "fish"
 * ph : like 'f' in "fish"

Basics

 * Hello. : Namaskaram. (Nam-as-kaar-am)(formal)
 * Thank you : Dhanyavadhamulu (Dhan-ya-vada-mulu), Nenarlu (Telugu, "Dhanyavadhaalu" is sanskritized version)
 * How are you? : Ela vunnaru?
 * Fine, thank you. : Bagane vunnanu, Dhanyavadhamulu (Baa-gaa-ne-un-naa-nu, FIGHN, Dhan-ya-vada-mulu)
 * What is your name? : Nee Peru Yenty? (Mee PAEru YENTI)
 * My name is ______ . : Na Peru ______ . (Nah PAEru _____ .)
 * Nice to meet you. : mimmalni kalisi nanduku santhosam ga unnadi. (.)
 * Please. : Dayachesi. ( )
 * Thanks : Krithagnathalu. ( ) Dhanyavadhamulu (formal) Chala thanks (lit. "a lot of thanks", informal)
 * You're welcome. : meeku shubham kalugu gaaka.(formal) just smile.(informal)
 * Come: Randi. (Run-di)
 * Come here: Itu randi. (Itu-run-di)
 * Yes. : Avunu. (AuNu)
 * No. : Ledu (or) Kadu. (Lehdhu, KahDhu)
 * Excuse me. (getting attention) : konchem itu choodandi (respectful). (Yehvandi)
 * Excuse me. (begging pardon) : idi naa porapaatu. ( )
 * I'm sorry/Forgive me: Nannu kshaminchandi/manninchandi. (Nan-nu-ksha-min-chan-di)
 * Goodbye : Selavu ( )
 * Goodbye (informal) : untanu(singular) untamu(pl);Bye; taataa (BIGH; taa-taa)
 * I can't speak Telugu [well]. : ( )
 * Do you speak English? : meeru english matladuthara ? (ING-lish? Ma tla da tha ra)
 * Is there someone here who speaks English? : Ikkada anglamu maatlade vaaru evaraina unnara? (Ik-kada angla bhasha maat-laadae vaaru eva-raaina un-naa-raa?)
 * Help! : Rakshinchandi! (Rak-shin-chan-di!)
 * Look out! : Atu choodu! (Atu-choo-du!)
 * Good morning. (formal): Shubhodayam. ( )(informal): Namasthey.
 * Good evening. : (informal): Namasthey.
 * Good night. : Shubharathri.(informal): Namasthey.
 * Good night (to sleep) : . ( )
 * I don't understand. : Naku ardham kaledu. (నాకు అర్దమ్ కాలేదు)
 * Where is the toilet? : Marugu dhoddi ekkada vundhi? ( )
 * Question Words:

 * What: enti
 * How: ela
 * Where: ekkada (ఎక్కడ)
 * When: eppudu (ఎప్పుడు)
 * Who: evaru (ఎవరు)
 * How much?: Enta /enta/ ( ఎంత )
 * Which: edi
 * Now: ippudu
 * yes: Avunu /avunu/ ( అవును )
 * true: nijame

 * Negative Words:

 * Don't want: Vaddu/Vuddu
 * don't have: Ledu
 * no,not that: Kaadu, adi kadu /kaːdu/ ( కాదు )
 * Don't know to do something: Raadu /raːdu/
 * I don't feel so great... : Naaku aarogyam baaledu
 * No idea: Teliyadu
 * I don’t understand: Naaku artham kaledu ( నాకు అర్ధం కాలేదు )

Problems

 * Leave me alone. : Nannu vantariga vodileyyandi
 * Don't touch me! : Nannu muttukoku (muttaku)/ Nannu tAka voddu
 * I'll call the police. : Nenu police ni pilustanu
 * Police! : Police!
 * Stop! Thief! : Apandi! Donga ni
 * I need your help. : Naaku mee sahayam kavali.
 * It's an emergency. : Idi atyavasarmu (...)
 * I'm lost. : Nenu daari tappenu
 * I lost my bag. : Naa bag poyindhi
 * I lost my wallet. : Naa wallet (purse) poyindi
 * I'm sick. : Naaku vontlo baaga ledu
 * I've been injured. : Naaku debba tagilindi
 * I need a doctor. : Naaku Doctor Kavali. (...)
 * Can I use your phone? : mee phone nenu vaada vacha?

Numbers
Note: While Telugu does have a numeral system similar to Kannada, it is rarely used.
 * 0 : zero (sunna) - సున్న
 * 1 : one (OkaTi) - ఒకటి
 * 2 : two (renDu) - రెండు
 * 3 : three (mooDu)-మూడు
 * 4 : four (naalugu)
 * 5 : five (aidu)
 * 6 : six (aaru)
 * 7 : seven (ehDu)
 * 8 : eight (enimidi)
 * 9 : nine (tommidi)
 * 10 : ten (padhi)
 * 11 : eleven (padakondu)
 * 12 : twelve (pannendu)
 * 13 : thirteen (padamudu)
 * 14 : fourteen (padnalugu)
 * 15 : fifteen (padihenu)
 * 16 : sixteen (padaharu)
 * 17 : seventeen (padihedu)
 * 18 : eighteen (paddenimidi)
 * 19 : nineteen (panthommidi)
 * 20 : twenty (eravai [informal], eruvadi)
 * 21 : twenty-one (eruvadi okati) -  May also be spoken as "eravai okati"
 * 22 : twenty-two (eruvadi rendu) -  May also be spoken as "eravai rendu"
 * 23 : twenty-three (eruvadi moodu)
 * 24 : twenty-four (eruvadi naalugu)
 * 25 : twenty-five (eruvadi aidu)
 * 30 : thirty (muppai)
 * 40 : forty (nalabai)
 * 50 : fifty (Yabhai)
 * 60 : sixty (aaravi)
 * 70 : seventy (dabbai)
 * 80 : eighty (enabai)
 * 90 : ninety (thombai)
 * 100 : one hundred (vanda)
 * 200 : two hundred (rendu vandalu)
 * 300 : three hundred (moodu vandalu)
 * 1000 : one thousand (veyyi)
 * 2000 : two thousand (rendu velu)
 * 100,000 : one hundred thousand (laksha)
 * 1,000,000 : one million (padi lakshalu)
 * 10,000,000 : ten million (koti)
 * 1,000,000,000 : one thousand million in UK, one billion in USA (vanda kotlu)
 * 1,000,000,000,000 : formerly one billion in UK, one trillion in USA (Laksha kotlu)
 * number _____ (train, bus, etc.) : number _____ (...)
 * half : half (Sagam)
 * less : less (Takkuva)
 * more : more (Ekkuva)

Time

 * now : now (Ippudu)
 * later : later (Taruvata)
 * before : before (Mundu)
 * morning : morning (Udayam)
 * afternoon : afternoon (Madhyahnam)
 * evening : evening (Sayantram)
 * night : night (Ratri)

Clock time

 * one o'clock AM : one o'clock AM (tellavaru jhaamu ontiganta)
 * two o'clock AM : two o'clock AM (tellavaru jhaamu rendu)
 * noon : noon (madhyahnam pannendu)
 * one o'clock PM : one o'clock PM (madhyahnam ontiganta)
 * two o'clock PM : two o'clock PM (madhyahnam rendu)
 * midnight : midnight (ardharathri pannendu)

Duration

 * 1 second : 1 second (Oka Kshanam)
 * 10 minute(s) : 10 minute(s) (Padi Nimishalu)
 * 10 hour(s) : 10 hour(s) (Padi gantalu)
 * _1____ day(s) : __1___ day(s) (Oka Roju)
 * __1___ week(s) : __1___ week(s) (Oka Vaaram)
 * ___1__ month(s) : __1___ month(s) (Oka Nela)
 * ___1__ year(s) : ___1__ year(s) (Oka Samvatsaram)
 * 1 Decade : 1 Decade (Oka Dasabdham)
 * 1 Centuary : 1 Centuary (Oka Satabdham)

Days

 * today : today (Ee nadu/Nedu/Ee Roju)
 * yesterday : yesterday (Ninna)
 * tomorrow : tomorrow (Repu)
 * this week : this week (ee vaaram)
 * last week : last week (poyina vaaram/ Gatha Vaaram)
 * next week : next week (Vache vaaram)

 * Sunday : Sunday (aadi vaaram)
 * Monday : Monday (Soma Vaaram)
 * Tuesday : Tuesday (Mangala Vaaram)
 * Wednesday : Wednesday (Budha Vaaram)
 * Thursday : Thursday (Guru Vaaram)
 * Friday : Friday (sukhra Vaaram)
 * Saturday : Saturday (Sani vaaram)

Months

 * January : January (...)
 * February : February (...)
 * March : March (...)
 * April : April (...)
 * May : May (...)
 * June : June (...)
 * July : July (...)
 * August : August (...)
 * September : September (...)
 * October : October (...)
 * November : November (...)
 * December : December (...)

Writing time and date
The time is written the same in Telugu. As in all places in India, the format is Day/Month/Year.

Example: September 12, 2007 USA: 09/12/2007 Telugu: 12/09/2007

Colors

 * black : black (nalupu)
 * white : white (thelupu)
 * gray : gray (boodida)
 * red : red (erupu)
 * blue : blue (neelam)
 * yellow : yellow (pasupu...)
 * green : green (Aaku Pachha)
 * orange : orange (kamala rangu)
 * purple : purple (bachala pandu rangu)
 * brown : brown (godhuma rangu)
 * magenta : mag (mag rangu)

Bus and train

 * How much is a ticket to _____? : How much is a ticket to _____? (-- ku ticket entha?)
 * One ticket to _____, please. : One ticket to _____, please. (-- ku oka ticket ivvandi)
 * Where does this train/bus go? : Where does this train/bus go? (ee bus/train ekkadiki veltundi?)
 * Where is the train/bus to _____? : Where is the train/bus to _____? (-- ku vellalsina bus/train ekkada?)
 * Does this train/bus stop in _____? : Does this train/bus stop in _____? (ee bus/train -- lo aagutunda?)
 * When does the train/bus for _____ leave? : When does the train/bus for _____ leave? (-- ku bus/train eppudu bayaluderutundi?)
 * When will this train/bus arrive in _____? : When will this bus arrive in _____? (-- ku bus/train eppudu cherutundi?)

Directions

 * How do I get to _____ ? : How do I get to _____ ? (Nenu _____ ki yela vellali?)
 * ...the train station? : ...the train station? (railway station)
 * ...the bus station? : ...the bus station? (bus stand/RTC complex)
 * ...the airport? : ...the airport? (air port, formally vimanasryam)
 * ...downtown? : ...downtown? (main bazaaru)
 * ...the youth hostel? : ...the youth hostel? (Vidhyardhulaa Vasathigtruhamu)
 * ...the _____ hotel? : ...the _____ hotel? (hotel/lodge)
 * ...the American/Canadian/Australian/British consulate? : ...the American/Canadian/Australian/British consulate? (...)
 * Where are there a lot of... : Where are there a lot of... (Yekkuva _____ yekkada vunnayi?)
 * ...hotels? : ...hotels? (hotels/lodges)
 * ...restaurants? : ...restaurants? (hotels/tiffin centers)
 * ...bars? : ...bars? (bars)
 * ...sites to see? : ...sites to see? (chooda dagga pradesalu)
 * Can you show me on the map? : Can you show me on the map? (Patam lo chupinchandi)
 * street : street (veedhi)
 * Turn left. : Turn left. (yedama vypu ki tirugu)
 * Turn right. : Turn right. (kudi vypu ki tirugu)
 * left : left (yedama)
 * right : right (kudi)
 * straight ahead : straight ahead (seeda ga munduku / neruga munduku)
 * towards the _____ : towards the _____ (vypu)
 * past the _____ : past the _____ (taruvata)
 * before the _____ : before the _____ (mundu)
 * Watch for the _____. : Watch for the _____. (-- kosam chudandi)
 * intersection : intersection (koodali/crossing)
 * north : north (uttaram)
 * south : south (dakshinam)
 * east : east (toorpu)
 * west : west (padamara)
 * uphill : uphill (yettugadda/konda pyki)
 * downhill : downhill (konda kindaki)

Taxi
get to _____? (-- ku velladaniki entha avutundi?)
 * Taxi! : Taxi! (Auto)
 * Take me to _____, please. : Take me to _____, please. (nannu -- ki teesukuvellandi)
 * How much does it cost to get to _____? : How much does it cost to
 * Take me there, please. : Take me there, please. (nannu akkadiki teesukuvellandi)

Lodging
(gadi -- tho vastunda?) (Nenu mundhuga gadhi choodavachcha?) (Koncham nishabdam ga unnavi yehmaina unnaaya?)
 * Do you have any rooms available? : (Gadhulu khaaliga unnaaya?)
 * How much is a room for one person/two people? : (okkariki/iddariki gadi entha avutundi?)
 * Does the room come with... :
 * ...bedsheets? : (duppati)
 * ...a bathroom? : (snanala gadi)
 * ...a telephone? : (phone/doorashravani / dooravani)
 * ...a TV? : (TV/dooradharshani)
 * May I see the room first? :
 * Do you have anything quieter? :
 * ...bigger? : (Peddavi?)
 * ...cleaner? :(shubramga unnavi)
 * ...cheaper? :(takkuva dhara vi)
 * OK, I'll take it. :(Sare, Nenu idi Teesukuntanu)
 * I will stay for _____ night(s). : . (Ikkada nenu -- raatrulu unta)
 * Can you suggest another hotel? : (Inka edayina hotel suchinchagalara?)
 * Do you have a safe? : (Beeruwa unda?)
 * ...lockers? : (Saamanula Peattea)
 * Is breakfast/supper included? : (Alpaaharam / Ratri Bhojhanam isthara?)
 * What time is breakfast/supper? : (Alpaaharam / Ratri bojanam ennintiki pedtaru?)
 * Please clean my room. : (Naa room subra parachandi)
 * Can you wake me at _____? | (Nannu -- intiki leputara?)
 * I want to check out. : (Nenu gadi khaali cheyyali anukontunnanu)

Money

 * Do you accept American/Australian/Canadian dollars? : (American/Australian/Canadian dollars teesukuntara?)
 * Do you accept British pounds? : (British pounds teesukuntara)
 * Do you accept credit cards? : (credit cards teesukuntara?)
 * Can you change money for me? : (Dabbulu marchagalara?)
 * Where can I get money changed? : (Dabbulu ekkada maarchuko galanu?)
 * Can you change a traveler's check for me? : (traveler's check maarchagalara?)
 * Where can I get a traveler's check changed? : (traveler's check  ekkada maarchukogalanu?)
 * What is the exchange rate? : (exchange rate entha?)
 * Where is an automatic teller machine (ATM)? : (ATM ekkada undi?)

Eating

 * A table for one person/two people, please. : A table for one person/two people, please. (okallaki/iddariki oka balla)
 * Can I look at the menu, please? : Can I look at the menu, please? (Daicheesi, nenu menu choodachaa?)
 * Can I look in the kitchen? : Can I look in the kitchen? (wontagadi choodavacha?)
 * Is there a house specialty? : Is there a house specialty? (akkada ellu pratyekata enti..?)
 * Is there a local specialty? : Is there a local specialty? (akka local pratyekata unda..?)
 * I'm a vegetarian. : I'm a vegetarian. (nenu Saakaaharini)
 * I don't eat pork. : I don't eat pork. (Nenu Pandi Mamsam Tinanu)
 * I don't eat beef. : I don't eat beef. (Nenu Goddu Mamsam Tinanu)
 * I only eat kosher food. : I only eat kosher food. (...)
 * Can you make it "lite", please? (less oil/butter/lard) : Can you make it "lite", please? (dayachesi Ghee/Noona thakkuva chayyagalara?)
 * fixed-price meal : fixed-price meal ("bojanam okate dhara")
 * à la carte : à la carte (...)
 * breakfast : breakfast (alpaharam)
 * brunch : brunch ("Tiffin")
 * lunch : lunch (bhojanam)
 * tea (teneeru) : tea (teneeru)
 * super : super (chala bagundi)
 * I want _____. : I want _____. (Naku kavali...)
 * I want a dish containing _____. : I want a dish containing _____. (...)
 * chicken : chicken (kodi mamsam)
 * beef : beef (goddu mamsam)
 * fish : fish (cheapa )
 * ham : ham (...)
 * sausage : sausage (...)
 * eggs : eggs (guddu(singular),gudlu(plural))
 * salad : salad ( tinataniki anni rakalu veg/fruits mukkalu gaa kosinavi )
 * (fresh) vegetables : (fresh) vegetables (Taaja Kooragayalu)
 * (fresh) fruit : (fresh) fruit (Taaja Pandlu)
 * bread : bread (Rottea)
 * toast : toast (doraga vepinadi )
 * noodles : noodles
 * rice : rice (Annam)
 * beans : beans (Chikkudu)
 * May I have a glass of _water____? : May I have a glass of _____? (naaku oka lota neellu___ ivvagalara?)
 * May I have a cup of _tea____? : May I have a cup of _____? (oka cup tea ivvandi)
 * May I have a bottle of _____? : May I have a bottle of _____? (naku oka _____bottel kavali)
 * coffee : coffee (...)
 * tea (drink) : tea (teaneeru)
 * juice : juice (rasam)
 * (bubbly) water : water (neellu / neeru)
 * water : water (neellu)
 * beer : beer (...)
 * red/white wine : red/white wine (...)
 * May I have some _____? : May I have some _____? (naaku koncham ____ ivvagalara?)
 * salt : salt (uppu)
 * black pepper : black pepper (Miriyalu)
 * butter : butter (venna)
 * Excuse me, waiter? (getting attention of server): Excuse me, waiter? (...)
 * I'm finished. : I'm finished. ( nenu purti chesanu )
 * It was delicious. : It was delicious. (adi chaalaa kamma gaa vundi)
 * Please clear the plates. : Please clear the plates. (dayachesi plates theeseyandi)
 * The check, please. : The check, please. (dayachesi cheque ivvandi)

Bars

 * Do you serve alcohol? : Do you serve alcohol? (Mandhu unda?)
 * Is there table service? : Is there table service? (Table service unda)
 * A beer/two beers, please. : A beer/two beers, please. (...)
 * A glass of red/white wine, please. : A glass of red/white wine, please. (...)
 * A pint, please. : A pint, please. (...)
 * A bottle, please. : A bottle, please. (...)
 * _____ (hard liquor) and _____ (mixer), please. : _____ and _____, please. (...)
 * whiskey : whiskey (...)
 * vodka : vodka (...)
 * rum : rum (...)
 * water : water (neeru / neellu)
 * club soda : club soda (...)
 * tonic water : tonic water (...)
 * orange juice : orange juice (...)
 * Coke (soda) : Coke (...)
 * Do you have any bar snacks? : Do you have any bar snacks? (Thinadaaniki emaina unnaya)
 * One more, please. : One more, please. (Inkokati)
 * Another round, please. : Another round, please. (Inka okati)
 * When is closing time? : When is closing time? (Closing time enti?)

Shopping

 * Do you have this in my size? : Do you have this in my size? (Idi naa size lo wunda?)
 * How much is this? : How much is this? (Idi enta outhundee)
 * That's too expensive. : That's too expensive. (adi chaala ekkuva khareedainadi)
 * Would you take _____? : Would you take _____? (___ni theesukuntara?)
 * expensive : expensive (khareedainadi)
 * cheap : cheap (chavaka)
 * I can't afford it. : I can't afford it. (...)
 * I don't want it. : I don't want it. (Naku Idi vaddu)
 * You're cheating me. : You're cheating me. (nuvvu nannu mosam chesthunnaavu)
 * I'm not interested. : I'm not interested. (naku istam ledu)
 * OK, I'll take it. : OK, I'll take it. (sare Theesukunta)
 * Can I have a bag? : Can I have a bag? (naku oka sanchi Ivvagalara...)
 * Do you ship (overseas)? : Do you ship (overseas)? (...)
 * I need... : I need... (naku avasaram...)
 * ...toothpaste. : ...toothpaste. (Dhanthadhavana churnam...)
 * ...a toothbrush. : ...a toothbrush. (...)
 * ...tampons. : ...tampons. (...)
 * ...soap. : ...soap. (sabbu)
 * ...shampoo. : ...shampoo. (...)
 * ...pain reliever. (e.g., aspirin or ibuprofen) : ...pain reliever. (...Noppi nivarini)
 * ...cold medicine. : ...cold medicine. (jalubu mandu)
 * ...stomach medicine. : ...stomach medicine. (kadupu noppi mandu/ potta noppi mandu)
 * ...a razor. : ...a razor. (...)
 * ...an umbrella. : ...an umbrella. (godugu)
 * ...sunblock lotion. : ...sunblock lotion. (...)
 * ...a postcard. : ...a postcard. (utharam)
 * ...postage stamps. : ...postage stamps. (...)
 * ...batteries. : ...batteries. (...)
 * ...writing paper. : ...writing paper. (...vrasukone kaagithamu)
 * ...a pen. : ...a pen. (kalamu)
 * ...English-language books. : ...English-language books. (aangla basha pustakamulu)
 * ...English-language magazines. : ...English-language magazines. (...aangla basha patrikalu)
 * ...an English-language newspaper. : ...an English-language newspaper. (oka aangla basha varthaapatrika)
 * ...an English-English dictionary. : ...an English-English dictionary. (oka aanglamu-aanglamu nighantuvu...)

Driving

 * I want to rent a car. : I want to rent a car. (naaku caru addeku kavali)
 * Can I get insurance? : Can I get insurance? (Naaku bhima vastunda?)
 * stop (on a street sign) : stop (aagumu)
 * one way : one way (oka vaipu margam)
 * yield : yield (...)
 * no parking : no parking (Ichchata vaahanamulu niluparaadu)
 * speed limit : speed limit (parimita vegam)
 * gas (petrol) station : petrol bunk (banku)
 * petrol : petrol
 * diesel : diesel (...)

Authority

 * I haven't done anything wrong. : I haven't done anything wrong. (nenu ye tappu cheyyaledu)
 * It was a misunderstanding. : It was a misunderstanding. (nannu apardam chesukunnaru)
 * Where are you taking me? : Where are you taking me? (nannu ekkadiki teesuku veltunnaru)
 * Am I under arrest? : Am I under arrest? (nenu khaidu cheya baddana ?( nannu khaidu chesaara?)
 * I am an American/Australian/British/Canadian citizen. : I am an American/Australian/British/Canadian citizen. (nenu oka American/Australian/British/Canadian citizen )
 * I want to talk to the American/Australian/British/Canadian embassy/consulate. : I need to talk to the American/Australian/British/Canadian embassy/consulate. ( nenu maa embassy tho maatlaadaali)
 * I want to talk to a lawyer. : I want to talk to a lawyer. (nenu oka lawyer tho maatlaadaali)
 * Can I just pay a fine now? : Can I just pay a fine now? (nenu jarimaana kattavaccha?)

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title: Telugu phrasebook


text:
Teluk Intan

Teluk Intan (formerly known as Teluk Anson) is a town in Perak, Malaysia. It is the centre of Hilir Perak district and the third largest town of Perak state. Although the name means "Diamond Bay", the town is not located near a bay. It is founded around the oxbow meander of the Perak River, making the town look like near a bay. The locals believe that in the future, the river's flow will erode the narrow neck of the land between the loops of the meander and turn the town into an island.

Get in
The only method to get in is by local bus services. You may hire a taxi but the price isn't cheap.

From Ipoh
 * Station: Medan Kidd
 * Company: Ipoh - Telok Anson Express Sdn Bhd
 * Time: Every hour from 7AM until 7PM
 * Fare: Adult-RM5.85 Child-RM2.85

From Kuala Lumpur
 * Station: Puduraya & Hentian Duta
 * Company: Transnasional Express Sdn Bhd
 * Time: Every hour from 9AM until 10PM
 * Fare: Adult-RM14.20

From KLIA Airport
 * KLIA - Bidor - Teluk Intan - Sitiawan - Lumut
 * Company: Star Shuttle
 * Fare: Adult-RM45 (Two Way RM80)
 * Website: Star Shuttle

From Bagan Datoh
 * Bagan Datoh - Selekoh - Hutan Melintang - Teluk Intan
 * Company: Lower Perak Motor Service
 * Fare: Adult-RM5.20

Get around
Saturday Night Market (Sunday Morning Market) Every Saturday night and Sunday morning, there will be a flea market selling local Malay delicacies. The location is near the Leaning Tower.

Chitra Pournami Festival During beginning of May or sometimes end of April, there will be a festival of observed on the day of the full moon in the month of Chitirai. The whole street at the city center will be closed and a lots of stalls selling various of Hindu traditional snacks, offerings and others are being set up. This is the largest festival held in Teluk Intan every year and it is very similar to Thaipusam.

See

 * Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan. The tower is built in 1885 by Mr. Leong Choon Cheong for the purpose as water tower, and as a beacon to guide ships into Teluk Intan Port. Later, it was used as local Boy Scouts’ Headquarter, and now, as the local tourist attraction. The tower was tilted due to the underground stream. The area around the tower was once shores water, but now was paved with bricks and become plaza.
 * Batu Tenggek (Growing Rock). This rock was believed to be placed by the British soldier originally in a size of a matchbox. This small rock grew bigger each year until it reach the size of a boulder.

Buy
Chinese traditional biscuit with crispy layer outside, soft malt sugar paste inside. Teluk Intan Heong Peah is very famous as well as Heong Peah from Gunung Rapat (Ipoh). It is the best thing to buy as souvenirs.
 * Heong Peah

Teluk Intan Chee Cheong Fun (Non-Halal)
Soft-boiled noodle stuffed with seasoned pork. It is very different from the traditional Hong Kong Chee Cheong Fun which usually stuffed with shrimps and serve wet. Teluk Intan Chee Cheong Fun normally served dry and with some green chili pickles. good

Gulam Rasul (Halal)
The largest Nasi Kandar stall in Teluk Intan, and it is the local favorite site during the lunchtime. It is well known for its delicious Nasi Kandar dishes.

Keng Heng Kopitiam
The old traditional Chinese kopitiam, selling various kind of mee and breakfast at morning, and there will be Nasi Kandar at lunchtime. During afternoon, there will be Wantan Mee and fish balls (home made) and traditional kuih. It has been the locals’ favorite site due to the delicious traditional Chinese food they offer. There is a small photo gallery of the Teluk Intan Leaning Tower in this Kopitiam, which has more historical value than the photo gallery inside the Leaning Tower itself.

TA Sin Guan Tin 安顺新源珍
The locally famous heong peah (fragrant pastries of shallots, sesame seeds and malt) are sold here

Drink
There is a famous stall at Jalan Sekolah which sells cold drinks and snacks. The name of the stall is called Lo Hon Ko, however, the stall is famous for its Ais Kacang (blended ice).
 * Lo Hon Ko

Also near the Lo Hon Ko stall, there are another local delicacy called Yao Yao Bing, which is a home made sherbet with a local favorite flavor. However, the Yao Yao Bing stall are not always open. If the stall is open, the sherbet sold out very fast.
 * Yao Yao Bing

The best place to have specially roast Hainan Coffee is Keng Heng Kopitiam. It is a kind of Robusta coffee. However, the local worker group prefers sweeter taste. Thus, the coffee usually taste too sweet for normal people. Make sure to ask for the coffee for less sugar.
 * Hainan Coffee

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This palace was once the official residence of The Raja Muda of Perak. After the demised of The Raja Muda of Perak, the palace was neglected and drug addicts took over and stripped the palace. The remains of the palace is believed to be haunted. Also, it is illegal to going into the area because it is the property of Perak's Sultan. The Ruin is located next to the mansion of Dato. Mah, a near Jalan Sekolah (There are many Secondary schools around).
 * The Ruin of Raja Muda's Palace.

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Temagami

Temagami is a municipality of 800 people (2016) in Northern Ontario, and a place of natural beauty. Old-growth pine stands provide a magnificent backdrop for a day's hike. Canoeing the calming waters can be just what you need to relax and get away from the pressures of city living.

Understand
The Temagami region is known as n'Daki Menan, the homeland of the Temagami First Nation, the area's Aboriginal community, most of whom are Anishnaabe (Ojibwe), living on Bear Island.

The Municipality of Temagami includes the communities of Lake Temagami, Marten River, and Temagami North.

History
The Anishnabai have been living in the area for at least 6,000 years after migrating from the east coast of North America. The land was divided into familial hunting and trapping territories. Since the main east-west fur trade route bypassed Temagami to the south, settlement of this area by Europeans did not come until 1834. That year the Hudson's Bay Company built a store on Temagami Island, which was later relocated to Bear Island. The town was founded by Dan O'Connor, who in 1903 formed a steamship company on the lake and established its first store on the future townsite. By 1906, he had built three hotels on Lake Temagami: Hotel Ronnoco, Temagami Inn, and Lady Evelyn Hotel.

Discoveries of gold, copper, nickel, and particularly silver in 1903, brought mining to nearby Cobalt and accelerated development of the region. Several mines opened in Temagami, including Big Dan Mine, Little Dan Mine, Barton Mine, Hermiston-McCauley Mine, Temagami-Lorrain Mine, Priest Mine, Beanland Mine, Sherman Mine, Kanichee Mine, Northland Pyrite Mine and Copperfields Mine, which once mined the richest copper ore in Canada.

In 1898, the 15,000-km² Temagami Forest Reserve was established. Because of this reserve, the region was home to the last old growth forests in Ontario. Logging of the vast pine stands only began in the 1920s. Now just a few patches of old growth remain, including the White Bear Forest (12.42 km²) and the world's largest stand of old-growth red and white pine forest - the Wakimika Triangle Forest (25 km²). This has led to confrontation between loggers and environmentalists when new logging access roads are built or major logging operations are proposed. Access to many old-growth areas is provided on local hiking trails and canoe routes.

Get in
Temagami is directly on Highway 11 (Trans-Canada Highway), between North Bay and Temiskaming Shores.

The North Bay to Kirkland Lake intercity bus run by Ontario Northland stops at the gas station.

By bus

 * A bus route operates between North Bay and Timmins including stops in Temagami, Cobalt, Temiskaming Shores (Haileybury, New Liskard, Dymond), Kirkland Lake, and Matheson. Timed connection is available at Matheson from Cochrane.

Get around
The town is small enough that you can walk anywhere reasonably quickly.

See

Some of the main tourist attractions within the community include old-growth red and white pine, Lake Temagami, Caribou Mountain, fishing, showings of Grey Owl from the 1930s, and over 4,000 km of canoe routes.

Do
Temagami has plenty of summer activities for the family, including a great weekend of events to celebrate Canada Day, with volleyball at the waterfront, Soapbox Derby Races, flea markets, and many other fun games for the kids. The weekend is finished off with a fireworks display in the bay. Of course no trip to Temagami is done without a hike up the Fire Tower.

Fishing is another popular pastime on the lake, and the kids will love to swim in the clear, refreshing water.

Temagami is known as the staging point for cottage vacationing and wilderness canoeing trips on Lake Temagami, in Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park, and vast tracts of wilderness in the area. There are several outfitters here that cater to outdoor activity.

The community is home to the Finlayson Point Provincial Park, which offers access to Lake Temagami.

Buy
Temagami Dry Ginger Ale. The town of Temagami bought the decades-old recipe and the rights to bottle the soda in 2020 - but they need to set up a bottling plant somewhere before it becomes available again.

Eat and drink

 * There are chip stands at 6731 Highway 11 North, and at the Trapper Trading Post, Marten River, 2890 Highway 11 North.
 * There are chip stands at 6731 Highway 11 North, and at the Trapper Trading Post, Marten River, 2890 Highway 11 North.
 * There are chip stands at 6731 Highway 11 North, and at the Trapper Trading Post, Marten River, 2890 Highway 11 North.
 * There are chip stands at 6731 Highway 11 North, and at the Trapper Trading Post, Marten River, 2890 Highway 11 North.

Sleep
For those that wish to relax and take in some of the best scenery nature can provide, there are houseboats and cottages available as well for your lodging, as well as a provincial park.

Stay safe
A word to the wise: that photo on the winter driving page asking "How many trucks do you see?" was taken near Temagami. Summer driving has the hazard of large wildlife; if your car hits a moose, you will probably need a new car, so stay alert while driving at any time of the year.

Go next
The towns of Cobalt and Temiskaming Shores are each roughly 35 minutes drive to the north on Highway 11. The city of North Bay is roughly one hour's drive to the south on the same highway.

Marten River
Roughly 40 km south of Temagami, Marten River is the southern gateway to the Temagami and Temiskaming areas.

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Temanggung

Temanggung is a town in Central Java province, about 20 km northwest of Magelang.

Understand
Temanggung lies at the foot of Mount Sumbing. The climate is quite cool, ideal for tobacco planting. It is said that tobacco from Temanggung is the best in Java, making the town a major tobacco-growing centre. Several tobacco companies have warehouses in the city.

By bus
There are some buses from Yogyakarta or Semarang.

By ride-hailing services
Served by Gojek and Grab.

By dogcart
You may find dokar (dogcart) in Parakan district of Temanggung.

Buy
Vegetables at the local market

Food souvenirs

 * Balung kluwuk. Sweet and spicy cassava chips.

Temanggung food

 * Bajingan, cassava is cut, boiled, and then added with slices of brown sugar and pandan.
 * Ndas borok, made from cassava, grated coconut with a sprinkling of palm sugar.

Food stalls

Drink
Beer is not easily available in Temanggung. Bring your own.

Connect
The telephone area code of Temanggung is 0293.

Go next

 * Bandungan
 * Dieng Plateau — upland volcanic plain, west of Temanggung.
 * Magelang
 * Wonosobo

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Temecula

Temecula is a city in Riverside County in Southern California.

Understand
Temecula is known for its wine and Balloon and Wine Festival.

By car
Temecula is located about an hour north of San Diego on Interstate 15. It is an hour south of San Bernardino on Interstate 15, and about an hour south of Riverside on Interstate 215. State Route 79 also passes through the town, heading north to Hemet and south to Julian.

By plane
The closest airports are located in San Diego, 45 minutes south, and Ontario , 45 minutes north.

French Valley general aviation airport is located east of town. It is a popular location for small aircraft.

Get around
Beware that though Temecula is serviced by some buses, they are unreliable at best. Thus, Temecula has virtually NO public transportation. If you are visiting, you should either have your own car or rent one, as the city is very spread out and the lack of public transport makes driving a necessity.

Eat
Temecula has more than its fair share of '50s-style diners, most located on the west side of the freeway, along Main Street. If you are looking for something less local, a drive up along Rancho California or Temecula Parkway/79 has numerous options for chain restaurants.

Drink
Lots of locally produced wine.

Breweries:

Stay safe
Temecula is considered to be one of the safest cities in all of California. Virtually every area of town is considered safe to walk, but caution should be taken walking at night in the area around the apartment complexes on Pujol Street near Old Town, and the area of the apartment complexes just east of the Rancho California/Ynez intersection across from the Temecula Town Center. Though still relatively safe, there has been an increase in gang activity and the usual related crimes: drugs, car thefts and assaults.

Go next

 * Los Angeles and Orange County are accessible via 15N to 91W. Try to avoid travel during rush hours.
 * San Diego, to the south, is accessible via 15S.
 * Oceanside and Carlsbad are among the closer beach communities and can be accessed via 15S to 78W.
 * Idyllwild is a nearby mountain resort.

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Temerloh

Temerloh is a town in Pahang, Malaysia.

Understand
Temerloh is a town in Central Pahang, Malaysia in Temerloh district. Located about 130 km from Kuala Lumpur along the Kuantan-Kuala Lumpur trunk road, Temerloh is the second largest town in Pahang after Kuantan. It is situated at the junction of the Pahang River and the Semantan River. "Temerloh" usually refers to the territory under administration of Temerloh Municipal Council or Majlis Perbandaran Temerloh, which includes the smaller towns adjacent to the city such as Mentakab, Lanchang, Kuala Krau and Kerdau.

By car
Both the E2 Highway and the newer E8 expressway run through Temerloh.

By rail
The nearest train station to Temerloh is Mentakab train station. Other nearby minor stations are located at Sungai Belengu, Kerdau and Kuala Krau. The train service is provided by the KTMB.

By bus
Termerloh has two bus terminals. Longer distance services (e.g. Kuala Lumpur or Kuantan) depart from the intercity terminal, just off Jalan Ahmad Shah. Local buses (e.g. to Jerantut for Taman Negara or Kuala Gandah for the Elephant Sanctuary) leave from the bus stand across from the bazaar.

Buses leave from Kuala Lumpur's Pekeliling Bus Terminal roughly every hour from 07:00 to 17:00, arriving at Temerloh intercity terminal approximately 2.5 hours later. Return trips follow roughly the same schedule.

Get around
By road Temerloh is accessible by road transportation as it has a good connection to other cities. The East Coast Expressway connects Temerloh with Kuantan and Kuala Lumpur as well as other small towns in Pahang. This highway will soon link Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu. Alternatively, old trunk road also connect Temerloh with other small towns in Pahang such as Jengka, Jerantut, Karak and Maran.

By water The water transportation among the locals still exist especially those live at the bank of Pahang River. The water transportation is a necessity especially for the farmers to transport their crops as there is no bridge to connect both side of the river.

Do
Temerloh town sits at the confluence of the Pahang and Semantan Rivers, which is why it is rich with freshwater fish such as Patin (silver catfish), Jelawat, Baung, Tenggalan, Lampam, Belida, Tilapia and Kerai. As the home of the Patin fish, the Temerloh folks have special dishes that bring out the best taste of the fish.

A visit to the Sunday Bazaar Pekan Sehari is not to be missed. Located along the town's riverside, much of the market takes place under the moss covered limbs of ancient riverside trees. Pekan Sehari is a place where all kinds of goods and commodities can be found and sold at a reasonable price. In fact this Pekan Sehari is said to be the longest and biggest in the whole of Pahang. The sellers come normally by the riverboats early in the morning, and take their place before the customers arrive about 07:00AM. Some stalls start closing up before noon, but the market continues bustling well into the afternoon.

Apart from its variety of fish population, the town of Temerloh also offers a variety of jungle and wild-life experiences. The Kuala Krau Wildlife Reserve, a virgin forest reserve with untouched flora and fauna is also where you can find the Elephant Conservation and Sanctuary (open daily for visits) and the Seladang Breeding Center (reservations essential.)

Gunung Senyum Recreational Forest, a paradise for nature and cave lovers is just about 20 km away.

Located at Bukit Rengit, Lancang, the Deerland Park is where you can learn not only about deer, feed and touch them, but also other animals such as ostriches, peacocks, tuna deer, nilgai deer (India) and wood-duck (Canada). Home to the albino monkey, porcupines, black leopard, civet, the Malayan gharial crocodile and alligators, the town's mini zoo covering over 1.5 hectares of land, is located at Jalan Bahagia, near Kampung Sungai Rabit.

There's also recreational park is located right in the middle of Temerloh town, behind the Courthouse, called "Taman Bandar (Town Park). Among the facilities provided here are skate-board track, playground, jogging trails and a mini stadium. There also several natural and man made fishing spots around Temerloh.

Buy
The area is home to several markets selling a wide range of goods. See the description of the fabulous Pekan Sehari above.

All along the roads leading into town stalls sell local fish (mostly farmed) including Patin and Tilapia

Eat
Patin (fresh water catfish) is the local delicacy, but inquire about prices as certain types of Patin can be extremely expensive.

Temerloh has the typical array of Malay restaurants, Chinese coffee houses and Indian food. The line of restaurants/food stalls along the esplanade (opposite the river) offer tasty and modestly priced food with a pleasant setting and view. Patin is usually available at many of these in the buffet steam tables.

Drink
In Temerloh proper alcohol can be quite difficult to find, but the Chinese district of Mentakab has several food courts selling alcohol as well as a few nightclubs and Chinese style (hostess) bars.

Sleep
Green Park Hotel-a large, clean hotel which is probably the largest in Temerloh.

There are also several smaller hotels and resorts in the area.

Go next
Take the E8 or E2 to either Kuala Lumpur or Kuantan. Take a local bus north to Jerantut to visit Taman Negara

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Temiskaming Shores

Temiskaming Shores is a city in Northeastern Ontario.

The city of Temiskaming Shores encompasses the towns of Dymond, Haileybury, and New Liskeard. Although a city in name, the population of "The Tri-Town Area" is quite small — just under 10,000 in 2016. However, it is the biggest community in the region, with North Bay, Timmins, and Rouyn-Noranda being the closest cities, all well over 100 km away.

History
The Ottawa River, which drains into and out of Lake Timiskaming, has been a well-travelled route from the earliest times, and served as the point of access to the Temiskaming area. Native peoples travelled this route since the earliest times. Fort Temiscamingue was established in 1695 by French explorers. In 1794 the Hudson's Bay Company established Abitibi House on Lake Abitibi, to the north. In 1886, Alexander H. Telfer led a survey trip up Lake Timiskaming and gave a report to the Temiskaming Settlers' Association. By this time, the Quebec side of Lake Timiskaming was also being settled, and steamboats, the primary mode of transportation in the area, were ferrying new settlers into the area.

William Murray (1840–1906) and Irvin Heard (1871–1956) were the first European settlers in the New Liskeard area, arriving in 1891. The settlers founded a prosperous agricultural center, taking advantage of the rich soil in the Little Claybelt region. New Liskeard was founded soon after settlers began to arrive in Dymond. New Liskeard was named after Liskeard in Cornwall, England.

Haileybury was founded in 1889 by Charles Cobbold Farr, who named the newly founded town after the Haileybury and Imperial Service College, his former school in England. Farr encouraged settlement in the area, penning his own promotional pamphlet, entitled "The Lake Temiskamingue District", in an effort to attract new settlers to the region. Marketed to settlers as prime agricultural land, Haileybury had only a handful of residents until the arrival of the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway in the early 1900s, and the discovery of large silver deposits in neighbouring Cobalt in 1903. During the Cobalt Silver Rush, Haileybury became a 'bedroom community' that served the needs of the many miners, mine owners and managers. These mine managers and owners were responsible for the construction of the row of stately homes, nicknamed 'Millionaire's Row' that stretched along the waterfront on what is now Lakeshore Road, many of which still stand today.

Dymond still functions largely as an agricultural centre, while the commercial and industrial interests in the area have mostly shifted operations to the former town of New Liskeard. Haileybury maintains its status as a judicial seat, and is also home to the new city hall. A strong link to agriculture means that Temiskaming Shores has largely avoided the boom-and-bust cycle typical of most mining- and forestry-dependent small towns in Northern Ontario. Temiskaming Shores has also become a popular retirement and recreational destination, with small retirement communities like the Bayport Village being developed in the former town of Haileybury.

By car
Highway 65 runs west from the Quebec border, through Dymond and on towards Elk Lake and Matachewan. Most will come in through Highway 11 (Trans-Canada Highway), from the south (North Bay) or north (Timmins, Cochrane).

By bus

 * A bus route operates between North Bay and Timmins including stops in Temagami, Cobalt, Temiskaming Shores (Haileybury, New Liskard, Dymond), Kirkland Lake, and Matheson. Timed connection is available at Matheson from Cochrane.

By plane
Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport, a half-hour drive north-northwest of New Liskerad, is the closest airstrip, but it does not have scheduled passenger service or customs facilities. They advertise "no landing fees for private airplanes".

The closest airports with scheduled passenger service are in North Bay,  in Rouyn-Noranda, and  in Sudbury. No airport shuttle connects these airports to Temiskaming Shores.

Get around
Haileybury and New Liskeard are roughly 8 km apart, so a motor vehicle is key. The Temiskaming Transit bus service connects the two from 6AM to 11PM, hourly on weekdays, every 2 hours weekends, and no service on holidays. $3.75 per adult, $3.50 for a student or senior (55+), free for children (July 2023). The long distance between destinations makes taxis an expensive alternative.

See

 * Burnt Island - an island in the middle of Lake Temiskaming that was at one time home to a few farms, but most of which have been abandoned. Perhaps not the most outstanding tourist destination, it still makes a good boat trip in summer, or a trek across the frozen lake in the winter.
 * Burnt Island - an island in the middle of Lake Temiskaming that was at one time home to a few farms, but most of which have been abandoned. Perhaps not the most outstanding tourist destination, it still makes a good boat trip in summer, or a trek across the frozen lake in the winter.

Buy

 * Farmers' Market - Haileybury and New Liskeard each have a farmers' market which operates through the summer months selling whatever is in season. Despite having a shorter growing season, Northern Ontario supports a substantial agricultural output and visitors should take advantage of the generous prices all to common at markets. The market in New Liskeard is by the Waterfront, as is the market in Haileybury. The one in Haileybury is contained with an elaborate clock tower building which is slightly off-centre and is between the beach and the marina.

Connect
Rogers cell coverage is very sketchy, especially in Haileybury. Telus and Bell/NorthernTel are mostly reliable.

Silver Centre
The remnants of one of the original mining settlements in Northern Ontario. Highway 567 passes through Silver Centre, continuing to another former mine site Ragged Chutes. One can see old mine ruins or a real ghost town. There's also a virtually untapped natural environment which you can go see at your own pace at any time.

Be warned that (unlike in nearby Cobalt) none of the old mine shafts are fenced off or stabilized. Also, the area remains private property. While it is possible to visit Silver Centre, simple sightseeing is discouraged.

Logging operations are ongoing in the region; in the winter the road is poor quality at best.

Go next

 * Cobalt (south of Temiskaming Shores) might be an interesting day trip. The business hours of most attractions there are seasonal, so call before you go.
 * Connections to Eastern Ontario, Central Ontario, and Northwestern Ontario are available from North Bay.
 * It's less than a half-hour drive on Highway 65 east to Notre-Dame-du-Nord in Abitibi-Témiscamingue in Quebec. From there, one can take Route 101 north to Rouyn-Noranda or south to Ville-Marie.

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Tempe

Tempe is a city of 180,587 (2020) in the Greater Phoenix area of Arizona, best known as the home of Arizona State University (ASU). Its younger, student-heavy population allows it to offer a vibrant nightlife that is relatively rare in Arizona.

Understand
Tempe is a small but dynamic, steadily growing city. Its shared history with ASU has given it a long-standing reputation as a college town, and it is considered to be the academic and intellectual center of the greater Phoenix area. It is home to numerous research-centric industries in fields ranging from biotechnology to solar energy as well as a high percentage of knowledge workers those industries require. Being surrounded by the neighboring cities of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, and Chandler, it serves as a major hub in the Valley Metro light rail transit system.

By rail
The Valley Metro Light Rail project is operational and brings light rail service through Tempe from the neighboring cities of Mesa and Phoenix. The rates are very reasonable, and day-passes are available for a discount. Tickets may be purchased from automated kiosks at every station. Free Park-and-Ride lots are located along the length of the route. There are plans in the works to extend the rail system through the use of spurs.

By bus
See By bus under "Get In", in the Phoenix article for a list of additional bus and shuttle van companies serving the Phoenix area.
 * Valley Metro offers bus service to Tempe from neighboring cities, as well as ORBIT, the free neighborhood shuttle around Tempe (see listing below in 'Get Around'). Routes and fares can be found on their website. Nearby Mesa does not have bus service on Sundays, so some service in Tempe is disrupted.
 * Valley Metro offers bus service to Tempe from neighboring cities, as well as ORBIT, the free neighborhood shuttle around Tempe (see listing below in 'Get Around'). Routes and fares can be found on their website. Nearby Mesa does not have bus service on Sundays, so some service in Tempe is disrupted.
 * Valley Metro offers bus service to Tempe from neighboring cities, as well as ORBIT, the free neighborhood shuttle around Tempe (see listing below in 'Get Around'). Routes and fares can be found on their website. Nearby Mesa does not have bus service on Sundays, so some service in Tempe is disrupted.
 * Valley Metro offers bus service to Tempe from neighboring cities, as well as ORBIT, the free neighborhood shuttle around Tempe (see listing below in 'Get Around'). Routes and fares can be found on their website. Nearby Mesa does not have bus service on Sundays, so some service in Tempe is disrupted.

By plane
Tempe is one of the most accessible cities in the Phoenix Metropolitan area and only 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Taxis and shuttles are available for arrivals and departures. There are also a number of reasonably priced public buses, and the light rail is a short shuttle ride away. Those new to Sky Harbor should be warned, however, that the roads and parking lots serving the airport can be poorly marked and rather confusing to navigate. Allot extra time in case you miss a turn and need to circle around.

Only Terminals 3 and 4 exist at Sky Harbor.

By car
Tempe is accessible via several main arteries, including Interstate 10, Loop 101, Loop 202, US 60, and surface streets including Washington St to the Mill Avenue Bridge. University Dr, Apache Blvd, Baseline Rd, and Elliot Rd are major east–west roads, and Mill Ave/Kyrene Rd, Rural Rd, and Price Rd are major north–south roads. Price Rd is also the frontage road for the Loop 101 freeway, which is known as the Price Freeway through Tempe and Chandler.

By bike
Several bike routes reach into Tempe, especially around the downtown area where you can bike over Tempe Town Lake from Phoenix on the Mill Ave Bridge. A mixed-use bike/pedestrian path also crosses Tempe Town Lake at Tempe Town Lake Dam, near the Tempe Center for the Arts.

Public transport
Tempe offers two free and convenient neighborhood circulators, called "Orbit" and "Flash". Fixed route service (fee) is available through Valley Metro, connecting commuters with neighboring cities. A system-wide route map for all bus routes, paid and free, can be downloaded from the Valley Metro website here.

By bicycle
Tempe is a comparatively bicycle-friendly city in the Phoenix valley area, and features bike lanes along many roads (which see more traffic the closer you get to downtown Tempe and ASU) and a variety of very enjoyable bike paths in and around parks and scenic locations, which connect conveniently to nearly all urban areas and points of interest. Although Tempe is a small city, the dry and hot summer climate can make it somewhat uncomfortable to self-pedal from one point in the city to another. For this and many other reasons, electric bikes are becoming a very popular option year-round.

A printable map of bike routes in the city can be downloaded here.

Outdoor activities and sports
Tempe has numerous parks, soccer fields, fenced dog parks, lighted tennis courts, pools, golf courses and its own two-mile urban park complex, Tempe Town Lake. Twin bicycle and walking paths circle the lake leading to Tempe Beach Park, Splash Playground, Town Lake Marina and Giuliano Park, where many triathlons take place. In addition, Tempe has more than 150 miles (250 km) of dedicated bikeways and the League of American Bicyclists has designated Tempe a Silver-Level Bicycle-Friendly Community Award winner.

Tempe's outdoor activities and sporting events add to its dynamic lifestyle. Tempe is the annual home to a number of sporting events, as well as all of the intercollegiate athletics at Arizona State University. ASU's recently opened hockey venue of Mullett Arena was the temporary home of the NHL's Arizona Coyotes from 2022–2024 before the Coyotes' plans for a new arena in the Phoenix area fell into development hell, leading to the league brokering the sale of the team to the owners of the NBA's Utah Jazz. The Coyotes name and brand will remain in Phoenix for a potential revival, while the roster and front office moved to Salt Lake City under the temporary name of Utah Hockey Club. Mullett Arena will still host a professional team; the Valley Suns, the Phoenix Suns' NBA G League affiliate that starts play in the 2024–25 season, will play here.

Buy
Tempe has a wide range of shopping choices from nationally known department stores to outlets and specialty boutiques. The heart of downtown Tempe and the main shopping district is the Mill Avenue District. This area is filled with specialty shops, bars, restaurants, cafés, pubs and is also the cornerstone of the downtown business district.

Eat
Tempe's Mill Avenue District offers the most concentrated area of restaurants and cafés in Arizona. Tempe restaurants offer cuisines including Middle Eastern, Asian, Mexican and, of course, American fare. Many have received the Phoenix New Times's "Best of" award.

Drink
Tempe is situated amidst the Phoenix Metro area as a "college town," and considering this Tempe's nightlife constitutes a wide variety of people. Most prominent is a college-aged drinking crowd that congregates on Mill Avenue District (which offers the most concentrated area of restaurants and cafés in Arizona) seven nights a week.

LGBT
Tempe, Arizona State University, and the state of Arizona as a whole have been pioneers in the acceptance of the LGBT community. However, Tempe does not have any LGBT-oriented bars or clubs. Neighboring Phoenix has all of the LGBT bars in the valley.

Go next

 * "Old Town" Scottsdale in the northeast Phoenix metropolitan area is the most tourist friendly area in the valley

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Temple

Temple is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas that started as a railroad town back in 1882.

Get in

 * I-35 between Waco and Austin
 * US 190 east of Killeen

Amtrak serves Temple with its once-daily Texas Eagle service. The train runs between Chicago and San Antonio, continuing to Los Angeles three times per week. is located at 315 W Avenue B.

By bus
Central Texas HOP is the local bus service.

Do

 * Belton Lake - {{{mile|6}} west of town. Fishing, swimming, water skiing
 * Temple High School Athletics- Friday night football
 * Temple High School Athletics- Friday night football

Go next

 * Lake Belton is just west of town.
 * Miller Springs Natural Area, FM 2305 (off Texas Highway 36 north of town). The park is comprised of a wetland area created by the overflow of Lake Belton in 1992 and some areas of restored Blackland Prairie, including a mile-long handicap accessible boardwalk. Popular for hiking and nature photography.

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Temuco

Temuco is a commercial center of 263,000 people (2012) for Southern Chile. Temuco's central place in Araucanía with easy access to the Andean valleys, lakes and coastal areas makes it a hub for tourism, agricultural, livestock and forestry operations, but itself has little to offer the tourist.

Understand
Temuco sits in a valley in the center-south of Chile, equidistant between the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Andes to the east.

The city is surrounded by a landscape typical to central-southern Chile, consisting mostly of plantations of exotic species used in forestry along with prairies. Because burning wood is the primary source of heat during the cold months in Temuco, air pollution is a recurrent problem during autumn and winter. Air quality in Temuco is the third lowest in Chile.

Temuco is home to two large universities, and Nobel Poets Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda lived in Temuco for some time.

Temuco is known as "La ciudad del deporte", the city of sports. Temuco hosts one of the biggest stadiums in the country, the "German Becker" stadium; home to the local soccer team "Deportes Temuco".

Get in
Temuco is located 675 km from Santiago. The city has an inter-regional bus station called "Rodoviario" and an airport called "Manquehue Airport". It also has an inter-rural bus station near to city center.

By bus
The city is connected to the rest of the country by the "Panamericana" or "Ruta 5" highway. From Santiago there are many bus companies that offer different levels of transportation service. Long-haul buses run from the Terminal Rodoviario de la Araucania, at the northern approach to town.

Get around
Near to city center there is an inter-rural bus station. Temuco is connected with almost every town in the Araucania region and schedules are well known by locals and these are available in the places where you buy tickets.

There are also private bus companies that have their own bus stations. For example "Buses Jac" offers regular trips to Pucón, Villarrica, Lican Ray, etc.

Buses and collective taxis are the most popular modes of mass transit. The bus fare is 150 pesos for students and 450 pesos for adults; the colectivos charge 500 pesos (650 pesos at night). Regular taxis are also available.

For traveling into the city there are buses called "Micros" and it is highly recommended to carry cash to pay the ticket (especially coins with the exact amount of money that costs the trip).

There are many bike lanes has placed transportation by bicycle as an emerging trend. By 2017, 35 km of bike lanes are expected to be operlanesin the city.

See

 * Cerro Ñielol: The Ñielol Hill houses the original temperate forest at this latitude in southern Chile as it was before the Spanish people colonised it. It has also a special meaning for the Mapuche people living in the Region, housing near the top a ceremonial area called La Patagua. We can also find a restaurant at the top of the Hill and a viewpoint of the east side of the city and Padre Las Casas, across the river. It is easily accessed by foot or car. The Southern Andean Volcano Observatory has its office there.
 * Cerro Ñielol: The Ñielol Hill houses the original temperate forest at this latitude in southern Chile as it was before the Spanish people colonised it. It has also a special meaning for the Mapuche people living in the Region, housing near the top a ceremonial area called La Patagua. We can also find a restaurant at the top of the Hill and a viewpoint of the east side of the city and Padre Las Casas, across the river. It is easily accessed by foot or car. The Southern Andean Volcano Observatory has its office there.
 * Feria Pinto: One of the most traditional places in the city. Fresh fruits and vegetables are sold here in a daily basis. People from the city and from rural nearby towns come here for trade.
 * Alemania Avenue is the principal artery in Temuco. Here we can find The Araucaria Museum building (19th-century Chilean style); the Menchaca Lira Campus of Art Building (a restored Victorian-style building); the English Alley, where we can find the Red Cross Building and not long ago a blue house which was dismantled to be rebuilt elsewhere (as a Heritage recovery project by the school of architecture of a known University of Temuco), both Neoclassical styled. Alemania Av. has become an important commercial center. Several restaurants, night clubs, pubs, bistros, pharmacies, boutiques, banks, supermarkets and two shopping malls have been opened there. There is also a casino and a five-star hotel in the same avenue.
 * Anibal Pinto Square: The core of Downtown Temuco is the Main Square Anibal Pinto. Temuco's Main Square is the only one in Chile that was not built with a water fountain in its center; an art gallery was built in 1981 as part of a total renewal. Compared to other main squares of southern Chile, Temuco's looks very modern. It was named one of Chile's most beautiful plazas.

Buy
The town square is nice and the market is good for wooden handicrafts and wool shawls.

There is a temporary site for the Mercado Modelo at Aldunate Street 365 between Rodríguez and Portales.

Eat

 * Restaurante Rapa Nui, (on Aldunate near the central market). This local favorite has the best Churrascos and Completos and Chilean "family food" in town. It is always very clean, and service is prompt, and the prices always reasonable. Ask any local in Temuco for "Rapa Nui" and they'll get you there.
 * Restaurante Las Tranqueras, (in front of the Hotel Dreams). It's expensive but has good food.

Sleep

 * Terra del Sur. This hotel is at the end of Bulnes street across the small bridge. It's close to the city center and very comfortable and has a swimming pool, sauna and Turkish bath (sauna and Turkish bath only for men - though they will let guests of both sex use them after hours). 30,000 pesos per night.

Go next

 * Pucon, from where a wide range of outdoor activities are available.
 * Curacautín is a small town one hour and a half from Temuco, from where the Parque Nacional Conguillío can be reached by the northern entrance. Other nature activities are available.

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