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Nutley

Nutley is a town of 27,000 in Essex County, in Northern New Jersey.

Understand
This small town has a peaceful suburban quality that is conveniently located near the Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, Route 3, Route 21 and even New York City. The town residents pride themselves on their small prospering town and take quite an action to everyday bettering their living environment.

By plane
Newark Liberty International Airport

LaGuardia Airport

By bus
Grey Hound or New Jersey Transit Buses

By car
Use exit 151 off of the Garden State Parkway.

Get around
This is a small town where most people travel by car, bike, or foot. It measures to 3.4 square miles, a distance that is easy to get around. There are also buses that travel daily. They can take you around Nutley, to surrounding towns, and even to New York City.

See
Nutley Museum - A historic museum that holds artifacts from the famous Annie Oakley and other interesting novelties of Nutley.

Franklin Avenue is the main and most popular street. This is where a majority of the shopping and eateries and The Nutley High School and the John Walker Middle School are located. On a warm summer night, Nutley residents enjoy a nice walk down Franklin Avenue to catch up with the town and take in some fresh air.

The Nutley High School has an amazing award winning performing arts group. Multiple times a year the concert choir will perform for the town. They have also been invited and sang in the famous Carnegie Hall, New York City over 9 times. Along with they choral groups, once a year the High School will put on award winning productions. These plays are brilliant and entertaining and definitely a must see.

Nearby attractions:

Edgemont Memorial Park- a beautiful historic park located in the neighboring town of Montclair

Brookdale Park - This park is located right outside of Nutley in Montclair. They hold many outdoor concerts during the summer for patrons to enjoy. They also hold the very popular Fourth of July Fire Works display.

Grover Cleveland Birthplace - President Grover Cleveland was born in neighboring town Caldwell, New Jersey. This is definitely a fun and historic place to visit.

Montclair Art Museum

Do
For a fun night time thrill, visitors can go to "Weird New Jersey" places in Nutley and surrounding towns. There are many books you can read about these unexplained interesting sites that are located in new Jersey. Quite a few of them happen to be located in Nutley and its surrounding towns. Just a quick drive and you will be there!

One site of weird NJ is the Old Canal Inn on Passaic Avenue - This is said to have the mysterious death chair. Anyone who sits in it will die from a heart attack.

AMC Movie Theater

Block Buster

Buy
Clifton Commons - a shopping center on the border of Nutley and its neighboring town Clifton. There are many restaurants and different shops for the public. This has become a very popular spot for surrounding inhabitants.

The Sports Authority

Barnes and Noble

Party City

Stop n' Shop

Staples

Walter Bauman Jewelers

Hallmark

Target

Eat
There are many choices of restaurants in Nutley, however, Italian Restaurants seem to be the most abundant and most popular. This may be the case because a majority of the inhabitants of Nutley are Italian.

Italian restaurants

Drink
Nutley has multiple bars and lounges to enjoy a small bite to eat and some drinks. A few of the most popular places to drink are the Franklin Steak House and Jim Dandy's The Mud Hole. Both places are located on the main street, Franklin Avenue. During the day these places are family welcome restaurants where parents bring their children for an enjoyable dinner. At night, the people of age come out to liven up Nutley.

Sleep
Since Nutley is such a small town, it does not offer any hotels or motels for visitors. Most tourists stay with family or friends. However, the surrounding towns offer very nice hotels with great accommodations.

Howard Johnson - Clifton, New Jersey 680 Route 3 West, (973)-471-3800

Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel - Rutherford, New Jersey 801 Rutherford Avenue (201)-231-3100

Sheraton Meadowlands - East Rutherford, New Jersey 3 Meadowlands Plaze  (201)-896-0500

Go next
While staying in Nutley, it is very simple to visit some of the popular near by cities.

New York City 11.3 Miles

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 82.3 Miles

Atlantic City, New Jersey 91.9 Miles

Ocean City, New Jersey 99 Miles

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Nuuk

Nuuk (Greenlandic meaning "The Headland"), also known by its Danish name of Godthåb (Good Hope), is the capital and administrative centre of Greenland, with a population of around 15,000 (about a quarter of the entire population of the country). The city is sometimes accused of being rather soulless, with many high-rise blocks.

Climate
Nuuk, along with most of the population centres of Greenland, has a tundra climate. Being on the coast helps moderate temperatures somewhat, and winter temperatures are not unlike those of northern Europe or central Canada. However, unlike in those regions, summers remain quite cool. For example, in July, the warmest month of the year on average, the daily mean temperature is only, with highs rarely above.

Autumn has the highest rainfall and snowfall, although it is fairly steady all year round.

Get in
There are no roads or railways connecting cities within Greenland. The only practical means to travel is by boat or air. On foot is less practical and far more strenuous.

By plane
The capital's airport, because of length constraints of its runway, only accommodates small aircraft and domestic flights. Flying to Nuuk from abroad requires changing from a large airliner to a smaller aircraft at a neighbouring airport like Kangerlussuaq. The airport's runway and terminal facilities are being expanded so that they can service large aircraft, slated for completion in late 2024.
 * Air Greenland offers connections to various destinations in Greenland, including Kangerlussuaq which has flights to Copenhagen, a major airport. During the summer months they fly to Keflavík Airport, Iceland.
 * Icelandair flies year-round to Reykjavík (domestic airport), three times a week during the summer and twice a week during the winter months.
 * Icelandair flies year-round to Reykjavík (domestic airport), three times a week during the summer and twice a week during the winter months.

By boat/ferry
Arctic Umiaq Line has a passenger terminal to Maniitsoq-Sisimiut-Aasiaat-Uummannaq and Paamiut-Qaqortoq-Narsaq-Narsarsuaq.

Royal Arctic Line and Blue Water are cargo-boat companies operating out of Nuuk.

Get around

Nuuk has a small bus company (Nuup Bussii A/S).

See

The old colonial town is on the east coast side of the town centre.

Here you will also find the statue of Hans Egede, Hans Egede's House and church.

Excursions

 * Whale watching by boat.
 * Helicopter ride to the inland ice, Norse ruins and kaffemik at a nearby village.

Several hiking routes start from Nuuk:

 * An easy hike from the Circuslake around the mountain Little Marlene follows a marked trail.
 * A unmarked trek goes up Big Marlene and offers a view over Nuuk from above. Parts of this trail is on mountain sides with large boulders or steep climbs up loose rocks.

Buy
Handmade seal skin gloves cost around dkk500. Ask in shops near Colonial town.

Drink
Central Nuuk offers a variety of locations for the enjoyment of alcoholic beverages, all within quick walking distance of each other. Nearly all pubs offer the same selection of beer (Classic on tap and Tuborg and Carlsberg in bottles) at the same (expensive) price (dkk60 for 40 cl of draught), but beer from Godthaab Bryghus is also available.

Greenlandic coffee is prepared with coffee, whisky, Kahlua, whipped cream and Grand Marnier. It is prepared at the table in a little show and if you ask, you also get the story.

Stay safe

Nuuk is only a small town, with a population of about 15,000. Crime rates are very low, there are no slums and no places you should avoid.

Go next
You can choose among the destinations served by the boats and planes leaving Nuuk. The very adventurous can travel inland by foot or dog sled.

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Nuuksio National Park

Nuuksio National Park (Finnish: Nuuksion kansallispuisto, Swedish: Noux nationalpark) is in Southern Finland on the outskirts of Espoo and the neighbouring municipalities of Kirkkonummi and Vihti, 35 km from Helsinki. It is one of two national parks reaching into the capital region (the other is Sipoonkorpi National Park).

The Metsähallitus web pages on Nuuksio are very good, as for most Finnish national parks.

Understand

Covering an area of 45 km², Nuuksio is a pint-sized marvel.

History
Established only in 1994, Nuuksio is one of Finland's newest national parks, set up to ensure that a piece of pristine wilderness is kept within striking distance of the capital. Its location so close to a major city is unusual, and due mostly to the fact that the rocky and wet terrain was unsuitable for farming or other development.

Landscape
Nuuksio's landscape is archetypically Finnish: conifer and birch forests, forty-three lakes, small swamps between them and gentle rolling hills, sometimes covered in moss, sometimes with the granite bedrock exposed where the vast ice sheets of the last ice age scraped them clean. There are plenty of quiet spots of beauty, but don't expect jaw-dropping gorges or soaring mountains (good advice for travelling anywhere in Finland, that).

Flora and fauna
The Siberian Flying Squirrel (Liito-orava) is official park emblem, but being nocturnal and living high up in the treetops, it's very difficult to spot. The Haukkalampi info centre has an exhibit about the critter and even gives handy tips on how to spot its poo.

Climate
Nuuksio's climate is mostly the same as Helsinki's: lovely summers, wet spring and fall, brutal winters. Less slush and wind, though. The high season is obviously summer, although mushroom pickers continue to tramp the trails well into the fall and hardcore cross-country skiers venture there during winter.

By bus
As the area is quite large when walking, read instructions on the section "Get around" as well.

There are two public bus services to Nuuksio, and both of them require a transfer if coming from Helsinki. Check schedules before setting off, as services are quite limited.

Use HSL's route planner to find routes from any address in Helsinki region to Nuuksio National Park.

To get to the eastern side of the park, take the commuter train U, E or L from the Central Railway Station to Espoo station, then transfer to bus 245A. Get off at Nuuksionpää (245A) if going to the main visitor centre at Haukkalampi, it's a two-kilometer stroll along the paved road to the park entrance. If going to the northern side of the park, take 245A to the terminus at Kattila (May-October only).

To get to the southern side of the park, take the trains A, E, U, S, L or Y to Leppävaara and transfer to bus 244, which goes to Siikaniemi on the eastern side of Lake Siikajärvi.

To get the southwestern side of the park, take a bus 280 Helsinki City Bus Terminal (Kamppi Center) or bus 243 from Espoo station to Veikkola koulu and take a taxi to last few kilometers north to the park. You can also walk or cycle those quiet village roads.

To get to the rarely visited western side of the park, take a bus from Nummela to Tervalammen kartano and walk several km.

To get to the quiet northeastern side of the park, take a bus U375(V) from Myyrmäki to Pyyslampi. The nature park with its lakes begins right from the southern side of the road.

By taxi
See Uusimaa for information about companies and fares

By car
Parking within the park is available only at Haukkalampi and Kattila.

Fees and permits

 * Entry to the park is free and no special permits are necessary, except for fishing.
 * Haltia, a museum of nature, has its fees maintained in here.
 * You can find meal prices and other service fees in the park from here.

Get around

 * Google or OpenStreetMap on a smartphone are commonly used.

 * You can print your own maps from here and for trails from here.
 * Motorised vehicles are prohibited in the park, so most visitors get around by hiking.
 * Bicycling is allowed on of designated routes, including National Cycle Route 2,  of which passes through the park.

Although deviating from trails is allowed, the park is small enough that the trails suffice for most of it – end visited enough that you should avoid tear of the ground off trails.

See

A number of well-signposted trails are available, while hardcore hikers can head out into the bush and stay at one of the many campsites. For the first time visitor, doing the Haukankierros loop and half of Korpinkierros will provide a good representative look.

Do
Picking berries in late summer and mushrooms in the fall are popular activities. Fishing is allowed according to the general restrictions, although there isn't all that much to catch. In winter, the trails are open to cross-country skiing; there are no lit or maintained tracks.

Rock climbing is allowed only at Pitkäjärvi and the eastern Kolmoislammet. Ice climbing is permitted throughout the park.

Several tour operators specialize in Nuuksio:

Buy, eat and drink
Water is available at Haltia and Haukkalampi information centre. Making an open fire is allowed – when there is no wildfire warning – at the designated fireplaces near the camping grounds, so bring some sausages and have a picnic. Some of the fireplaces are covered and thus usable even when it rains; fireplaces with a chimney (and most camping stoves) can be used also during wildfire warnings, with due care. Open fire is forbidden during wildfire warnings (announced in most weather forecasts).

Hotel Nuuksio (see below) restaurant also offers Finnish-style buffets for hungry hikers, but opening hours are limited.

Lodging
Several wilderness lodges can be rented cheaply, but they're popular so advance bookings are essential. You will also need to bring your own sleeping bags.

For groups, Green Window (see Do) can also arrange private lodgings elsewhere in the park.

Camping
Camping is permitted only in four designated camping grounds in the park. None has any facilities, other than campfire sites (check wildfire warnings).

Stay safe
Apart from vipers and the very remote chance of meeting a bear, there is little dangerous fauna in the park. Thanks to the swampy terrain, mosquitoes can be a nuisance, so stock up on the bug spray. Stay on the main trails if you don't have a compass and orienteering experience.

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Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya is a city in the Hill Country of Sri Lanka. At 1,868 m (6,129 ft) altitude, its temperate climate gives the city a very different feel from other parts of the country.

Understand
It has earned the name 'Little England' owing to its colonial architecture.

By train
Four times daily there is a train coming from Colombo or Kandy, and it then proceeds further to Badulla. The train's name is 'Udarata Menike', and the journey is spectacular.

There is no train station in Nuwara Eliya: the closest one is in Nanuoya, 6 km of Nuwara Eliya. There are plenty of tuk tuks, taxis and local buses waiting at the train station in Nanuoaya that go to the centre of Nuwara Eliya. A tuktuk or taxi to Nuwara Eliya town shouldn't cost more than Rs 400-500 (rupees) (2020).

By bus
Buses can be taken from Colombo route #79, three times per day, six hours. Or from Kandy, every 20 minutes, 2½-3 hour trip.

Be aware - road transport between Colombo and Nuwara Eliya is very slow. The journey will typically take five to six hours to cover the 180 km. Traffic, poor weather or failing light can extend the time needed. Rail transport is about the same due to the old and meandering track.

Get around
The town centre is small enough to walk around. To visit sites further afield, take a bus or hire a three-wheeler. A tuktuk within town (e.g. from city center to Pedro Tea Factory) should not cost more than Rs 200.

The same caveat applies to touring around the area as for getting there. Assume that you'll not exceed 20 kilometres per hour no matter what the mode of (ground) transport. So plan any excursions carefully, and don't assume that you can cover more than about 100 km in a day, including stops.

See

 * Within the town there are a number of interesting sights, including the, a Tudor style two-storey red brick building; the Hill Club, a two-storey grey stone gentlemen's club; Nuwara Eliya Golf Course - remnants of the British Colonial era.
 * Within the town there are a number of interesting sights, including the, a Tudor style two-storey red brick building; the Hill Club, a two-storey grey stone gentlemen's club; Nuwara Eliya Golf Course - remnants of the British Colonial era.
 * Within the town there are a number of interesting sights, including the, a Tudor style two-storey red brick building; the Hill Club, a two-storey grey stone gentlemen's club; Nuwara Eliya Golf Course - remnants of the British Colonial era.
 * Within the town there are a number of interesting sights, including the, a Tudor style two-storey red brick building; the Hill Club, a two-storey grey stone gentlemen's club; Nuwara Eliya Golf Course - remnants of the British Colonial era.

Nearby

 * The mountains in the central province of Sri Lanka and near to Nuwara Eliya are adorned with many picturesque waterfalls including Dunhinda Falls, Diyaluma Falls, Baker's Falls, St. Claire's Falls, Ravana Ella, Bambarakanda Ella, Aberdeen Falls, Laxapana Falls, and Bridal Falls.
 * The mountains in the central province of Sri Lanka and near to Nuwara Eliya are adorned with many picturesque waterfalls including Dunhinda Falls, Diyaluma Falls, Baker's Falls, St. Claire's Falls, Ravana Ella, Bambarakanda Ella, Aberdeen Falls, Laxapana Falls, and Bridal Falls.
 * The mountains in the central province of Sri Lanka and near to Nuwara Eliya are adorned with many picturesque waterfalls including Dunhinda Falls, Diyaluma Falls, Baker's Falls, St. Claire's Falls, Ravana Ella, Bambarakanda Ella, Aberdeen Falls, Laxapana Falls, and Bridal Falls.

Do

 * Take a walk up through the tea plantations south-west of the town to the top of Single Tree Hill for a splendid view over Nuwara Eliya. From the hill top you can walk north for a couple of kilometres along the ridgetop to a nearby village and get a tuk-tuk/three-wheeler or walk back to town.
 * Playing golf is also an option at, along with heading to the (the only proper ones you'll find in Sri Lanka). These are both traditions left over from the colonial era.
 * Take a train trip from Nanu Oya towards Kandy. For the colonial experience book a 1st class ticket in the observation car. For an authentic local experience book a 3rd class ticket and hang out of the door of the carriage.

Budget

 * Milano Restaurant. Just next door to De Silva, similar food, prices and quality. Serves pizza and Chinese dishes as well.
 * Milano Restaurant. Just next door to De Silva, similar food, prices and quality. Serves pizza and Chinese dishes as well.

Budget

 * Blue Moon Guest House, Ranasinghe Mawatha. Guest house with 4 bedrooms, dining area, and common sitting area. Friendly staff. US$15-20

Mid-range

 * Growing Beyond Apartment- This is a clean apartment with 2 bed rooms, and can accommodate up to 5 people. TV, WiFi and hot water. Kitchen with cooking utensils provided. USD 50/60. Contact 0777857546, 0777257584, 0777691391.  https://growingbeyond.lk
 * Growing Beyond Apartment- This is a clean apartment with 2 bed rooms, and can accommodate up to 5 people. TV, WiFi and hot water. Kitchen with cooking utensils provided. USD 50/60. Contact 0777857546, 0777257584, 0777691391.  https://growingbeyond.lk

Splurge

Go next

 * Badulla — final station on the railway road
 * Colombo — capital
 * Ella — beautiful mountains similar to Nuwara Eliya
 * Horton Plains and World's End offer fascinating walks though this temperate mountain environment, with an 800-m vertical drop to be found at World's End.
 * Kandy

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Nuweiba

Nuweiba is on the eastern coast of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, 70 km south of Taba and 180 km north of Sharm el Sheikh, and only 120 km from St. Catherine.

Understand
Nuweiba means, “bubbling springs” in Arabic. The 7-km-long stretched settlement developed from a barren isolated place with no infrastructure into an attractive tourist destination. Hotels stretch along the coastline connecting it with Taba in the north and Dahab in the south.

The city is divided into three parts. From southward you'll find the port, the city, and Tarabin, the Beduin camp and beach strip where most backpackers stay. Nuweiba city lacks a center, but has a small strip of cheap restaurants, an internet cafe, and some souvenir shops. Along the beach in the city some resorts and more upscale camps are located.

To the north, between Tarabin and Taba, you'll find even more basic camps than you'll get in Tarabin. All these camps were struck hard by the lack of Israeli tourism after the Taba/Ras Shaitan bombings in 2004 and the later Sharm and Dahab bombs. The places that used to rely on Israeli visitors can seem almost dead and you have a high chance of solitude by the beach in this area.

Get in
Nuweiba is part of the Sinai coastal zone where most visitors don't need a visa. You will need one to travel on to Cairo and beyond. See Egypt for details.

By boat
Ferries sail from Nuweiba and from Taba to Aqaba in Jordan, bypassing Eilat in Israel and the tedious extra border procedures and fees. See Jordan for visa rules, but for most visitor nationalities you get a single-entry visa on arrival in Aqaba for US$100, valid for two months. See above for the re-entry into Egypt; if you do need a visa, you may be able to start the procedure on the boat.

The ferry, operated by ABMaritime, sails daily from Nuweiba at 1PM, reaching Aqaba at 4PM. It sails from Aqaba at 11PM to reach Nuweiba at 1AM. A single foot-passenger fare is US$70 and a return is US$100. Vehicles are also carried and this makes for a slow process of document-checking, loading and unloading: factor in an extra hour before you can get ashore.

is in the south part of town. The street to the pier has the bus station, banks and similar amenities for travellers.

See Taba Heights for the faster boat to Aqaba; this is only for foot-passengers and sails 3 or 4 days a week.

The same company also sails between Sharm-el-Sheikh and Hurghada. See Ferries in The Red Sea for other sea routes.

By bus
Buses are operated by East Delta coaches. This is basically a shabby bus that goes to many places including Cairo, Dahab and Sharm el Sheikh. The prices are very cheap (about 50p) but the buses are really not that good. They are ok if you are going to sleep a lot of the way. It is not just a bus for tourists it is also a local bus service so ladies be sure to cover up to a certain amount.

The bus trip from Cairo to Nuweiba takes at least 7 hours. Don't believe the information about 5 hours - it's 670 km, two stops for toilets and tea, several stops for taking up and dropping passengers and at least two military checkpoints at the coastline where they check the passports and visas. So don't forget to bring it with you, identity cards will bring you into a short police interview (the bus will wait for you fortunately).

Tickets form Cairo should be booked in advance, the central bus terminal is called Turgoman and is near the Ramsis Railwaystation. Unfortunately you can only book one-way.

From Dahab there is one cheaper east delta bus daily (10.30) and one more comfy gobus daily (timetables and online booking at https://go-bus.com/?lang=en) (updated Dec 2021)

Tickets from Nuweiba are sold at the East Delta Company bus terminal. No reservation is possible. If you stay at a camp between Nuweiba and Taba, you can simply wait by the roadside and wink the driver to stop. You will then be able to purchase your ticket during the short stop in Taba.

By bus to St. Catherine: as of 2011, there is a regular, twice weekly, minibus service to and from St. Catherine. The Bedouin Bus runs on Wednesday and Sunday and costs LE 50 each way. Check the website for details on pick-up and drop-off points in Nuweiba and St. Catherine.

Get around
The majority of travellers arrive by ferry or bus to the port. If you are coming from Taba/Cairo you could ask the bus driver to let you off by the hospital. From the port you'll have to find a taxi to the city or Tarabin. It should not be more than LE 5-10, but as taxis are often scarce, prices will be inflated. Negotiate hard.

Between the city and Tarabin distances are coverable by foot. If you're let off by the hospital it's a twenty-minute walk to the beginning of Tarabin.

There are only a few ways that you can get around in Nuweiba. One is the blue and white taxis. Although you can get just white taxis, stick only to the blue and white and also try and make a mental note of the drivers taxi license, which should be on clear display, and his taxi number, which should be on the drivers side of the taxi. If the driver is good and charges a good price then try and take his number as taxis can sometimes be hard to come by in a small place such as Nuweiba.

See
The sunrise in the east, rising over the Hijaz mountain range of Saudi Arabia and the Aqaba Gulf is probably the most spectacular sight in this area. Otherwise, the area is low on historic sights, but offers plenty of interesting mountain landscapes. Trekking with camels can be organised from the beach in Tarabin, otherwise, an early morning walk northwards to Red Rock (small red mountain clips by the sea) is possible (about 1 hr).

The city of Nuweiba is new and built in concrete. The Bedouin village in Tarabin holds little of interest except seeing how settled Bedouins live in modern Egypt. Apart from this, you might enjoy ship-spotting from the beach.

Do
Apart from hanging out at the beach, Nuweiba offers diving and snorkeling from the camps and hotels. There is a small reef south of Tarabin, otherwise better snorkeling and diving is found at Ras Shaitan (Devils Head), a short car ride north of Tarabin. Other great scuba diving sites just a short drive from Nuweiba include South Cove a few kilometers to the north.

Short or longer camel treks can be arranged from the Bedouins at Tarabin. You can just ride along the beach or go into the mountain interior. A fair price would be LE 25 per hour.

Most of the camps and hotels also organize treks to the Colored Canyon and a smaller Canyon trek closer to Nuweiba. If you are in a group the price should be about LE 50-100 per person, maybe LE 400-500 for a 4WD to the Colored Canyon. This is considerably much cheaper than Dahab and Sharm.

Reserve at least a few days before you arrive if you want to spend a day at Castle Zaman. On a hill just north of town, it serves as an oasis for trekkers and campers in the area. You can spend a relaxing day on a bean bag seeing an amazing view of the gulf and 4 countries. Some of the features are a sauna, a good bar with cocktails, lunch/dinner, and a swimming pool that blends nicely in the nature of the area.

Buy
There is a cluster of small shops along Tarabin beach selling souvenirs and artifacts. Items of special interest are handmade Bedouin rugs and silver, which are cheaper here than in the tourist shops in the larger cities.

Eat
The camps and hotels runs their own restaurants, and mostly serve the standard travellers diet of pasta, pizza, pancakes and some kebab and burger varieties. Fresh fish from the Red Sea are also served in most of these places.

 * Dr. Shishkebab. A kebab restaurant with a large menu offering small dishes and meat. It is a welcome alternative to the camping diet.

Drink
Nuweiba is a bad place for discos and bars, but you'll find beer and Egyptian wine and liquors at a licensed store by the port. Otherwise, the resorts and some of the camps have alcohol.

Sleep
Travelers can choose from the resorts and upscale camps in Nuweiba Port, City and Tarabin or the more basic camps at the "hippie beaches" north of Nuweiba. Some cheap, dirty hotels are located by the port.

Tarabin
The places at the Tarabin beach strip all offer more or less the same concept: relaxed atmosphere, huts and beach access. Most camps are within a range of 500 m of each other. If you're tight on budget start comparing and bargaining, it's worth the hassle.

 * Petra Camp, LE 20-60 per person, is on Tarabine's beach, on the edge of the Red sea, at the foot of Sinai mountains. In a Bedouin-style camp, Petra is arguably the nicest camp you'll find around (well known for its restaurant). You also won't have any surprise as all prices are available at the desk and on the website (which is appreciable). Petra has a very tasty and beautiful restaurant run by Shabaan, built with wood recycled from a Cairo antique theatre (designed by the owner, a famous architect in Cairo). Petra camp offers rooms with two simple beds with and without AC. Mahmoud Sokar, the manager, also organizes trips in the area (Mount Catherine, the Colored Canyon). You can rent snorkeling material to discover the rich corals of the Red Sea right in front of the Camp. Contacts: Mahmoud Sokar ,
 * Blue Bus , LE 30 per hut (1 or 2 persons, without breakfast). Blue Bus has excellent fresh food (take the fish), its cheap and the toilets/showers are clean. Contact the owners at info@blue-bus.de, or

Nuweiba City
The camps and resorts in the city are all located along the beach.

North of Nuweiba

 * Others along this strip are Aquarium camp, Good Life, Diana Beach, Sabah and Baraka camps.
 * Others along this strip are Aquarium camp, Good Life, Diana Beach, Sabah and Baraka camps.
 * Others along this strip are Aquarium camp, Good Life, Diana Beach, Sabah and Baraka camps.
 * Others along this strip are Aquarium camp, Good Life, Diana Beach, Sabah and Baraka camps.
 * Others along this strip are Aquarium camp, Good Life, Diana Beach, Sabah and Baraka camps.
 * Others along this strip are Aquarium camp, Good Life, Diana Beach, Sabah and Baraka camps.
 * Others along this strip are Aquarium camp, Good Life, Diana Beach, Sabah and Baraka camps.

Stay safe
See the warning on the Egypt article for information on the security situation.

Drugs, particularly marijuana, are widely available in Nuweiba and famously cheap. This does not make them legal, so consider very carefully if you want to risk at best large fines and at worst lengthy prison terms in Egypt's notoriously squalid prisons before indulging.

Women travellers are pretty safe in Nuweiba. As a matter of courtesy to the local customs, even though you will see quite a few girls with short skirts and tight t-shirts, please respect the fact that Egypt is a conservative country, and dress appropriately in the city (at the beach a bikini is no problem).

Go next

 * Dahab is a relaxing backpacker place, but with good infrastructure for diving and other activities.
 * Taba Heights is a purpose built (meaning "semi-built") resort with golf and water sports.
 * Taba has a duty-free casino strip, then the border crossing to Eilat in Israel.
 * Eilat is a grubby construction site, move swiftly on to the Dead Sea or Jerusalem.
 * Aqaba in Jordan has good diving, and is within an hour's drive of Petra.

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Nyala

Nyala is a large city in Darfur.

Understand
Nyala is an industrial city and the capital of southern Darfur. It is a major trading post for Gum arabic. Although Nyala is in Darfur, it has escaped most of the violent conflict; however there are thousands of refugees in camps just outside the city.

By train
Nyala is also the western terminus of the rail network in Sudan. Services are sporadic and there is no fixed timetable, there should at least be 1-2 services from Khartoum each month, as well as a service from Ar Rahad. Journey time are up to 50 hours.

Stay safe
See the warning on the Sudan article for information on the security situation.

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Nyalam

Nyalam (聂拉木) is a town in Xigatse prefecture near the Nepalese border.

Get in
Located on the Friendship Highway.

See

 * Nyalam Pelgyeling Monastery, 10 km north of Nyalam, near the village of Zhonggang (Tibetan name). A monastery built around a cave where the enlightened yogi Milarepa (1040-1123) and his disciple Rechungpa spent many years in meditation. Rebuilt in 1983 with assistance from Nepalese craftsmen.

Do

 * Sacred sites. There are several sacred sites and caves associated with Milarapa and other Buddhist yogis in the Lapchi mountain area.
 * Trekking. The landscape of the region and the stunning scenery lends itself to trekking.

Buy
There is a Bank of China branch here, but it does not offer ATM or currency exchange.

Eat
Several restaurants are located along the highway.

Sleep

 * Nyalam Binguan and the Snowlands Hotel (Xueyu Luguan) are located across the street from each other.
 * Road Worker's Hotel, at crossroads.

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 * Xigatse

title: Nyalam


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Nyanja phrasebook

Nyanja (chinyanja), also known as Chewa (chicheŵa) after the largest tribe speaking it, is a Bantu language spoken by over 15 million people in southern Africa. Chewa/Nyanja is an official language and common lingua franca in Malawi and Zambia, and is spoken by some in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa as well.

The name Nyanja actually means "lake", so chinyanja is the "language of the lake" — referring to the language of the Chewas and other tribes who have adopted their language. In Malawi, the official name is Chichewa, while Zambia and Mozambique call it Nyanja.

Pronunciation
Basic Nyanja pronunciation is relatively straightforward, although getting it exactly right will require more study as the language is tonal and has some unusual sounds (for the native English speaker). Stress is usually placed on the second-last syllable. The writing system is logical if a little inconsistently applied in no small part due to dialectal variations.

Vowels
All vowels are pronounced "pure" and as in Italian.

 * a:   as in father
 * e:   as in bed or weigh
 * i:   as in machine
 * o:   as in vote
 * u:   as in hoop

Consonants
Note that the consonants 'n' and 'm' can form initial clusters as in ndapita ("I'm going") or mpingo ("church").

 * b : like 'b' in "bed" (this English sounding explosive "b" is usually preceded by "m" to make a consonant blend)
 * b : like 'b' in the American southern dialect "down by the Bayou" (implosive 'b')
 * c, ch : like 'ch' in "chip" (without aspiration)
 * d : like 'd' in "dog" (this English sounding explosive 'd' never begins a word)
 * d : like 'd' in the American southern dialect "Down by the bayou" or the modern slang, "Dude!" (implosive 'd')
 * di : like 'dzi'
 * f : like 'ph' in "phone"
 * g : like 'g' in "go", like 'j' in "jello"
 * h : like 'h' in "help", emphasized in diphthongs
 * j : like 'dg' in "edge"
 * k : like "sKat" (unaspirated 'k')
 * kh : like 'c' in "cat"
 * l : like 'l' in "love"
 * m : like 'm' in "mother"
 * n : like 'n' in "nice"
 * ng : like 'ng' in "song" plus a hard 'g' afterward (two sounds)
 * ng' : like 'ng' in "song" (one sound)
 * ny : like 'ñ' in Spanish mañana
 * p : like "sPat" (unaspirated 'p')
 * ph : like 'p' in "pig"
 * r : pronounced softly like 'l', often interchangeable
 * s : like 'ss' in "hiss"
 * si : like 'she' in "sheet"
 * t : like "sTop" (unaspirated 't')
 * th : like 't' in "top"
 * tch : like 'ch' in "chip" (normally aspirated)
 * w : like 'w' in "wheel"
 * ŵ : bilabial fricative (IPA [ɸ], not found in English), best said like a weak 'w' edging towards 'f'
 * z : like 'z' in "adze"

Phrase list
For this phrasebook, we use the polite form for all phrases, on the presumption that you'll mostly be talking to people you don't already know.

There are significant dialectal variations in the language. Unless otherwise noted, all phrases here use the Malawi (Chichewa) dialect.

Basics

 * Hello. : Moni.
 * Sir (or) Mister : Abambo
 * Madam : Amayi
 * How are you? : Muli bwanji?
 * Fine, thank you. (And you?): Ndili bwino.(Kaya inu? [or] Kaya anzathu?)
 * What is your name? : Dzina lanu ndani?/Dzina lanu ndi yani?
 * My name is ______ . : Dzina langa ndi ______.
 * Please. : Chonde.
 * Thank you. : Zikomo. (very common - ends most conversations)
 * Yes : Ee / Eya / Inde (can also mean "indeed").
 * Truly (or) Really: Ndithu
 * No : Iyayi (used strongly) or ayi (more polite)
 * Bad : Woipa (person), or choipa (thing)
 * Thanks : Zikomo
 * I'm sorry. : Pepani
 * "See you later"/We shall meet. : Tionana.
 * Goodbye ( meaning: I'm going. ) : Ndapita.
 * Have a safe journey. : Yendani bwino / Muyende bwino.
 * Stay well. : Tsalani bwino. / Mutsale bwino.
 * I don't speak Nyanja. : Sindimalankhula chinyanja.
 * Do you speak English? : Mumalankhula chizungu/chingelesi?
 * Is there someone here who speaks English? : Alipo munthu pano olankhula chizungu?
 * Help me! : Mundithandize! Ndithadizeni
 * Don't be rude (or) cheeky. : Osapanga chipongwe.
 * Swear words : Mau Otukwana
 * Good morning. : Mwauka bwanji? / Mwadzuka bwanji? (greeting) Ndadzuka bwino. (response)
 * Good afternoon. : Mwasewela bwanji? (greeting) Ndasewela bwino. (response)
 * Good evening. : Mwachoma bwanji. (greeting) Ndachoma bwino. (response)
 * Good night. : Usiku wabwino.
 * Sleep well. : Gonani bwino. or Mugone bwino.
 * I don't understand : Sindimvetsa. or Sindikumvetsa.
 * I know : Ndimadziwa.
 * I don't know : Sindidziwa.
 * I want : Ndikufuna
 * I don't want : Sindikufuna
 * I heard : Ndamva
 * I didn't hear : Sindinamve
 * Where is the toilet? : Chimbudzi chili kuti? (Chimbuzi is a big goat :D)
 * Ladies (toilet) : Chimbudzi cha Akazi (Gentlemen - never ask for the Kazi..!!)
 * Gents (toilet) : Chimbudzi cha Amuna
 * White person : Mzungu / Azungu (plural)
 * Indian : Mmwenye / Amwenye
 * What? : Ati?

Problems

 * Leave me alone. : Ndilekeni or Ndisiyeni
 * Don't touch me! : Osandigwira
 * Don't swear (or) bad-mouth : Osatukwana
 * I'll call the police. : Ndiitana apolisi
 * Police! : Wapolisi!
 * Stop! Thief! :Gwirani! Wakubayo!
 * I need your help. : Mundithandize, or Thandizeni
 * It's an emergency. : N'zofunika mwamsanga
 * I'm lost. : Ndasochera
 * I lost my bag. : Ndataya chikwama
 * I lost my wallet. :Ndataya kachikwama kanga kandalama
 * I'm sick. : Ndikudwala
 * Head ache.: Ndikudwala mutu
 * Pain.: Kupweteka
 * Stomach ache.: Kupweteka m'mimba
 * Chest pain.: Kupweteka chifuwa
 * Cough.: Kutsokomola
 * Diarrhoea.: Kotsekula m'mimba
 * I've been injured. : Ndapweteka
 * I need a doctor. : Ndikufuna dokotala
 * Hospital.: Chipatala
 * Can I use your phone? : Ndingaimbe nawo foni yanuyo?
 * There's been an accident : Kuli Ngozi
 * Hurry quickly : Fulumira Msanga
 * Run! : Thamanga
 * Hit (or) clout : Menya
 * Go away (as in scram) : Choka
 * I don't want : sindikufuna
 * Thank you and you ( after someone asks how are you ) : zikomo khaya inu

Numbers
English numbers are very commonly used even when speaking in Nyanja.
 * 1 : Modzi
 * 2 : Wiri
 * 3 : Tatu
 * 4 : Nayi
 * 5 : Sanu
 * 6 : Sanu n'chimodzi (five and one)
 * 7 : Sanu n'ziwiri (five and two)
 * 8 : Sanu n'zitatu
 * 9 : Sanu n'zinayi
 * 10 : Khumi
 * 11 : khumi n'chimodzi (ten and one)
 * 12 : khumi n'ziwiri
 * 13 : khumi n'zitatu
 * 14 : khumi n'zinayi
 * 15 : khumi n'zisanu
 * 16 : khumi n'zisanu n'chimodzi (ten and five and one)
 * 17 : khumi n'zisanu n'ziwiri
 * 18 : khumi n'zisanu n'zitatu
 * 19 : khumi n'zisanu n'zinayi
 * 20 : makumi awiri (two tens)
 * 21 : makumi awiri n'chimodzi
 * 22 : makumi awiri n'ziwiri
 * 23 : makumi awiri n'zitatu
 * 30 : makumi atatu
 * 40 : makumi anayi
 * 50 : makumi asanu
 * 60 : makumi asanu n'limodzi
 * 70 : makumi asanu ndiawiri
 * 80 : makumi asanu ndiatatu
 * 90 : makumi asanu ndianayi
 * 100 : zana limodzi
 * 200 : mazana awiri
 * 300 : mazana atatu
 * 1000 : chikwi chimodzi
 * 2000 : zikwi ziwiri
 * 1,000,000 : one million (...)
 * 1,000,000,000 : one billion
 * 1,000,000,000,000 : one trillion
 * number _____ (train, bus, etc.) : number _____ (...)
 * half : theka
 * less : kuchepera
 * more : kuchulukira

Time

 * What is the time? : Nthawi ili bwanji?
 * now : panopa (or) Tsopano
 * later : mbuyo
 * before : patsogolo pa(...)
 * tomorrow : mawa
 * early tomorrow : mawa, pa mamawa
 * morning : m'mawa
 * afternoon : masana
 * evening : madzulo
 * night : usiku
 * yesterday : dzulo
 * day before yesterday : dzana

Clock time

 * one o'clock AM : one o'clock AM ((one)wanu koloko m'mawa kwambiri)
 * ten o'clock AM : two o'clock AM ((ten)teni koloko m'mawa)
 * noon : noon (twelve koloko m'masana)
 * two o'clock PM : two o'clock PM ((two)tu koloko m'masana)
 * five o'clock PM : five o'clock PM ((five)faivi koloko m'madzulo)
 * midnight : midnight ((twelve)twelufu koloko m'usiku)

Duration

 * _____ minute(s) : _____ minute(s) (...)
 * _____ hour(s) : _____ hour(s) (...)
 * _____ day(s) : _____ tsiku (masiku) (...)
 * _____ week(s) : _____ mulungu (milungu) (...)
 * _____ month(s) : _____ month(s) (...)
 * _____ year(s) : _____ chaka (zaka) (...)

Days

 * today : lero
 * yesterday : dzulo
 * tomorrow : mawa
 * this week : mlungu uno / sabata ino
 * last week : mlungu watha / sabata yatha / sabata idapita
 * next week : mlungu wa mawa / sabata ya mawa / sabata ikubwera

 * Sunday : pasabata, lamulungu
 * Monday : lolemba
 * Tuesday : lachiwiri
 * Wednesday : lachitatu
 * Thursday : lachinayi
 * Friday : lachisanu
 * Saturday : loweluka

Months

 * January : January (kapale pale)
 * February : February (Chibwereza)
 * March : March (Kafukulira)
 * April : April (Masika)
 * May : May (Kolola)
 * June : June (Chisanu)
 * July : July (Mpukuto)
 * August : August (Mpukira)
 * September : September (Changululu)
 * October : October (Mafundi)
 * November : November (Kafwiritsira)
 * December : December (Dzirere)

Colors

 * black : kuda
 * white : yera
 * gray : gray (...)
 * red : wofiira (also used, impolitely, to describe a white person)
 * blue : kamtambo (...)
 * yellow : chikasu (...)
 * green : abiriwiri (...)
 * orange : ndimwi (...)
 * purple : purple (...)
 * brown : brown (...)
 * what colour? : mtundu uti (also means 'what sort?')

Bus and train

 * How much is a ticket to _____? : Tikiti ndi bwanji ku _____? (...)
 * One ticket to _____, please. : Tikiti imodzi ku _____. (...)
 * Where does this train/bus go? : Sitima/Basi ikupita kuti?
 * Where is the train/bus to _____? : Sitima/Basi ya ku______ ili kuti?
 * Does this train/bus stop in _____? : Sitima/Basi iyi imayima pa _____? (...)
 * When does the train/bus for _____ leave? : Sitima/Basi yaku ______ inyamuka nthawi yanji?
 * When will this train/bus arrive in _____? : Sitima/Basi iyi ikafika ku _______ nthawi yanji?

Directions

 * How do I get to _____ ? : How do I get to _____ ? (Ndingakafike bwanji ku ....)
 * ...the train station? : ...the train station? (...steji ya njanji?)
 * ...the bus station? : ...the bus station? (...steji ya basi?)
 * ...the airport? : ...the airport? (...bwalo la ndege?)
 * ...downtown? : ...downtown? (...Town)
 * ...the youth hostel? : ...the youth hostel? (...)
 * ...the _____ hotel? : ...the _____ hotel? (...Hotela ya_____)
 * ...the American/Canadian/Australian/British consulate? : ...the American/Canadian/Australian/British consulate? (...Embassy ya_____)
 * ...the office(s) of______ : Ofesi ya______
 * Where are there a lot of... : Where are there a lot of... (Ma... ambiri ali kuti?)
 * ...hotels? : ...hotels? (Mahotela...)
 * ...restaurants? : ...restaurants? (MaRestaurant...)
 * ...bars? : ...bars? (Mabara...)
 * ...sites to see? : ...sites to see? (Malo osangalatsa aleno ku awone...)
 * Can you show me on the map? : Can you show me on the map? (Mungandionetse pa map?)
 * street : street (Mseu)
 * Turn left. : Turn left. (Khotani/Mukhote kumanzere)
 * Turn right. : Turn right. (Khotani/Mukhote kumanja)
 * Road : Mseu (pronounced Msay-oo)
 * left : left (Kumanzere)
 * right : right (Kumanja)
 * straight ahead : straight ahead (Straight)
 * towards the _____ : towards the _____ (mbali ya ku...)
 * past the _____ : past the _____ (Kudutsa pa...)
 * before the _____ : before the _____ (Osafika pa...)
 * Watch for the _____. : Watch for the _____. (muyang-anile chizindikilo cha...)
 * intersection : intersection (pokomano miseu/pa mphambano...)
 * north : north (ku mpoto...)
 * south : south (ku mwela...)
 * east : east (ku mm'awa...)
 * west : west (ku madzulo...)
 * uphill : uphill (ku mtunda/kokwela...)
 * downhill : downhill (ku musi...)

Taxi

 * Taxi! : Taxi! (...)
 * Take me to _____, please. : Munditengere ku________, chonde.
 * How much does it cost to get to _____? : Ndibwanji kupita ku _____? (...)
 * Take me there, please. : Munditengere kumeneko, chonde.

Lodging

 * Do you have any rooms available? : Alipo Malo?
 * How much is a room for one person/two people? : Ndalama zingati room ya munthu m'modzi/anthu awiri? (...)
 * Does the room come with... : Room iri ndi ......
 * ...bedsheets? : Ma bedsheet?
 * ...a bathroom? : ...kosambira? (...)
 * ...a telephone? : ...telephone? (...)
 * ...a TV? : ...a TV? (...)
 * May I see the room first? : Choyamba, ndingathe kuona malo?
 * Do you have anything quieter? : Pali kwina kopanda phokoso? (...)
 * ...bigger? : ...yokulirapo? (...)
 * ...cleaner? : ...cleaner? (...)
 * ...cheaper? : ...yochipirapo? (...)
 * OK, I'll take it. : Chabwino, nditenga yomweyi.
 * I will stay for _____ night(s). : NdiKhala kuno masiku_______
 * Can you suggest another hotel? : Mungandiuze hotel ina? (...)
 * Do you have a safe? : Do you have a safe? (...)
 * ...lockers? : ...lockers? (...)
 * Is breakfast/supper included? : Is breakfast/supper included? (...)
 * What time is breakfast/supper? : What time is breakfast/supper? (...)
 * Please clean my room. : Chonde, ndikonzereni room. (...)
 * Can you wake me at _____? | Mundidzutse nthawi ya ________
 * I want to check out. : Ndikufuna ndituluke mu hotel. (...)

Money

 * Do you accept American/Australian/Canadian dollars? : Do you accept American/Australian/Canadian dollars? (...) kodi mu vomera kutenga ndalama zaku ma chalo ena?
 * Do you accept British pounds? : Do you accept British pounds? (...)
 * Do you accept credit cards? : Do you accept credit cards? (...)
 * Can you change money for me? : Can you change money for me? (...)
 * Where can I get money changed? : Where can I get money changed? (...)
 * Can you change a traveler's check for me? : Can you change a traveler's check for me? (...)
 * Where can I get a traveler's check changed? : Where can I get a traveler's check changed? (...)
 * What is the exchange rate? : What is the exchange rate? (...)
 * Where is an automatic teller machine (ATM)? : Where is an automatic teller machine (ATM)? (...)

Eating

 * A table for one person/two people, please. :
 * Can I look at the menu, please? : Ndingaone menu?
 * Can I look in the kitchen? : Ndingakaone ku khitchini?
 * Is there a house specialty? :
 * Is there a local specialty? :
 * I'm a vegetarian. : Ndimadya masamba basi/
 * I don't eat pork. : Sindimadya nyama ya nkhumba.
 * I don't eat beef. : Sindimadya nyama ya ng'ombe.
 * Can you make it "lite", please? (less oil/butter/lard) :
 * fixed-price meal :
 * à la carte :
 * breakfast :
 * lunch :
 * tea (meal) :
 * supper :
 * I would like _____. : Ndifuna _____.
 * I would like a dish containing _____. : Ndikufuna chakudya chokhala ndi___________
 * chicken : nkhuku
 * beef : nyama ya ng'ombe
 * pork : nyama ya nkhumba
 * fish : nsomba
 * maize porridge : nsima
 * eggs : mazira
 * salad : saladi, masamba
 * (fresh) vegetables : masamba.
 * (fresh) fruit : chipatso (one), zipatso (many)
 * bread : buledi
 * rice : mpunga
 * beans : nyemba
 * May I have a glass of _____? :
 * May I have a cup of _____? :
 * May I have a bottle of _____? :
 * coffee : khofi
 * tea (drink) : tiyi
 * maize drink : maheu
 * water : madzi
 * beer (Western) : mowa
 * beer (maize): masese
 * May I have some _____? : Mundipatseko ________?
 * salt : mchere
 * black pepper :Tsabola
 * butter :
 * Excuse me, waiter? (getting attention of server) :
 * I'm finished. : Ndakhuta
 * It was delicious. : Chakudya chinali bwino.
 * Please clear the plates. : Chotsani mbale, zikomo.
 * The check, please. : Ndipatseni bill.

Bars

 * Do you serve alcohol? : Mumagulitsa mowa? (...)
 * Is there table service? : table service iriko? (...)
 * A beer/two beers, please. : Mowa umodzi/mowa uwiri, zikomo.
 * A glass of red/white wine, please. : Glass ya red/white wine, zikomo. (...)
 * A pint, please. : A pint, please. (...)
 * A bottle, please. : Botolo limodzi, zikomo. (...)
 * _____ (hard liquor) and _____ (mixer), please. : _____ and _____, please. (...)
 * whiskey : whiskey (...)
 * vodka : vodka (...)
 * rum : rum (...)
 * water : madzi
 * 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? (...)
 * One more, please. : One more, please. (...)
 * Another round, please. : Another round, please. (...)
 * When is closing time? : Mumatseka nthawi yanji? (...)

Shopping

 * Do you have this in my size? : Do you have this in my size? (...)Ilipo size yanga?
 * How much is this? : Ndi ndalama zingati ichi?
 * That's too expensive. : Chikudula kwambiri
 * Too much. : Zadullah
 * Would you take _____? : Would you take _____? (...)Mumatha kutenga______?
 * expensive : Kudula
 * cheap : cheap (Kuchipa...)
 * I can't afford it. : Sindingakwanitse
 * I don't want it. : Sindiri kufuna
 * You're cheating me. : Ukunama. (...)
 * I'm not interested. : (..) Sindikufuna
 * OK, I'll take it. : Chabwino, Nditenga
 * Can I have a bag? : Muli ndi jumbo? (...)
 * Do you ship (overseas)? : mumatumiza kwinakwache (kunja)?
 * I need... : ndirikufuna
 * ...toothpaste. : ...toothpaste. (...)
 * ...a toothbrush. : ...a toothbrush. (nswachi...)
 * ...tampons. : ...tampons. (...)
 * ...soap. : ...soap. (...) sopo
 * ...shampoo. : ...shampoo. (...) zochapila tsisi
 * ...pain reliever. ('e.g., aspirin or ibuprofen') : mankhwala(then specify ailment)
 * ...cold medicine. : ...cold medicine. (...) mankhwala achifuwa
 * ...stomach medicine. : ...stomach medicine. (...)mankhwala a mmimba
 * ...a razor. : ...a razor. (Leza or Lezala...)
 * ...an umbrella. : ...an umbrella. (...)
 * ...sunblock lotion. : ...sunblock lotion. (...)mankhwala wadzuwa
 * ...a postcard. : ...a postcard. (post card...)
 * ...postage stamps. : ...postage stamps. (stampa...)
 * ...batteries. : ...batteries. (mabatile...)
 * ...writing paper. : ...writing paper. (...)pepala lolembera kalata
 * ...a pen. : ...a pen. (cholembera...)
 * ...English-language books. : Mabuku achingelezi
 * ...English-language magazines. : ...English-language magazines. (magazine zachingelezi...)
 * ...an English-language newspaper. : ...an English-language newspaper. (nyuzi ya chingelezi...)
 * ...an English-English dictionary. : Dictionary ya chingelezi

Driving

 * I want to rent a car. : Ndikufuna rent Galimoto. (...)
 * Can I get insurance? : Can I get insurance? (...)
 * stop (on a street sign) : stop (...)
 * one way : one way (...)
 * yield : yield (...)
 * no parking : no parking (...)
 * speed limit : speed limit (...)
 * gas (petrol) station : gas station (...)
 * petrol : petrol (...)
 * diesel : diesel (...)

Authority

 * I haven't done anything wrong. : sindinapange mulandu ulionse. (...)
 * It was a misunderstanding. : It was a misunderstanding. (...)
 * Where are you taking me? : muli kundipereka kuti? (...)
 * Am I under arrest? : kodi mwandi manga? (...)
 * I am an American/Australian/British/Canadian citizen. : I am an 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. (...)
 * I want to talk to a lawyer. :I want to talk to a lawyer. (Ndi kufuna kukambirana ndi kaswili wamalamulo)
 * Can I just pay a fine now? : Can I just pay a fine now? (...)

Nichani ichi? Muchiyitana chani icho?(...)
 * What is this/that called? :

title: Nyanja phrasebook


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Nyborg

Nyborg is a city on the island of Funen in Denmark.

By plane

There is no local international airport in Nyborg or on the island of Funen. However, there are several nearby international airports in Aarhus, Billund, Esbjerg and Copenhagen. All of these airports offer train and/or bus routes to Nyborg.

 * Aarhus Airport, take the blue airport shuttle-bus to the central train station where you can then take a train to Nyborg. The train you take should be destined for Copenhagen, Kastrup or Østerport. Trains depart roughly every 30 minutes during the day and every two hours after 1am.(Served by: Ryanair)
 * Billund Airport, get a local bus to either Kolding or Vejle, timetables are available outside of the main airport entrance. Once you arrive in either Kolding or Vejle you should take a train from there to Nyborg. Trains depart roughly every 30 minutes during the day and every two hours after 1am. The total trip is generally around 2 hours.(Served by: Ryanair, Sterling, British Airways and Others)
 * Esbjerg airport take the local bus from the airport directly to the town centre where you can then take a train to Fredericia and then onwards to Nyborg. (Served by: Ryanair)
 * Copenhagen/Kastrup Airport, this airport is closer to Nyborg than the other main airports and is served by many more airlines. Upon arrival you should take the train from the airport directly to Nyborg via Copenhagen City. This trip can take between 70 and 90 minutes. Nyborg station is located directly after the tunnel/bridge connecting Funen and Zealand (Note: On trains leaving from Copenhagen Airport it is important that you clip your train ticket prior to boarding).

By train
The Danish rail company DSB offers rail-links between Nyborg and most of Denmark's major towns and cities. The trains are of exceptional quality and offer the traveller very comfortable and spacious seats. Most trains have hot + cold food and drinks available en route. During peak times it might be advisable to book a seat for your journey. This is generally not required very early in the morning or late at night. Trains are very regular and almost always depart on time. Ticket checks take place on every journey, thus it is important that you are in possession of a valid ticket. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the train.

Nyborg is...
 * Roughly about 75 minutes from Copenhagen. Trains depart every hour. (Average cost: 220dkk)
 * Between 95 and 120 minutes from Aarhus.
 * Between 90 and 120 minutes from Esbjerg in southern Jutland.
 * About 1 hour from Svendborg in southern Funen.
 * About 5 hours from Hamburg in Germany.

For further details on train schedules, frequency and costs, visit www.dsb.dk.

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Nybro

Nybro is a city in Småland in Sweden. The local industry is dominated by companies within glass manufacturing, paper and wood. The biggest employer is the floor manufacturer AB Gustaf Kähr. Nybro is the gateway to the world famous Swedish glass manufacturing district Glasriket which can be translated to The Kingdom of Glass.

Understand
Nybro's importance as a center of trade and manufacturing increased gradually during the first half of the 19th century. In 1865 Nybro achieved market town status. During the 1870s, the railway reached Nybro and Kalmar, something which meant a financial and demographic increase. In 1932, Nybro had grown so much that it achieved town status. The increase in population terms continued until the 1970s, but has since decreased. The previous villages Hanemåla and Madesjö are now a part of the town.

Orrefors, north-east of Nybro is one of several glass manufacturing villages in the area.

By plane
The nearest airport is Kalmar airport with connections to several destinations and with daily traffic to Stockholm Bromma Airport and Stockholm Arlanda Airport. The airport is on the former Kalmar Wing airbase, ca 30 km east of Nybro. There are no special airport coaches, but the local bus company, Kalmar Läns Trafik (KLT), operates a regular bus line (line 402) between the airport and the bus terminal in the center of Kalmar. At the bus terminal, change to bus 131 or any train bound for Nybro. The major rental car companies are available at the airport, such as Avis, phone: +46 480 44 43 00, Europcar, phone: +46 480 137 50 and Hertz, phone: +46 480 944 20. Kalmar flygplatsmay be contacted on phone, +46 480 45 90 00.

By bus
The local bus company, Kalmar Läns Trafik AB, as well as the nationwide bus operator Swebus Express have connections to Nybro. Swebus Express h

By train
The railway between Gothenburg and Kalmar passes through Nybro. The traffic is operated by the Swedish state railways SJ and the connections are good. Change train in Emmaboda for Karlskrona. Travellers from the north or south of Sweden must change in Nässjö or Alvesta.

By car
Road 25 from Kalmar. Road 31 from Vetlanda. Road 120 from Emmaboda.

By bike
Road 25 from Kalmar. Road 31 from Vetlanda. Road 120 from Emmaboda. Some trains allow you to bring your bike, but always check with the operator before boarding the train. Adjacent to the major roads, there are plenty of nice little roads should you want to take detours or alternate routes.

Get around
Kalmar Lanstrafik operates local buses. Buses #139 and #140 carry passengers between Nybro and Orrefors (about 25 min, 38 kr).

Do
Most of the activities in Orrefors are centered around the Glassworks. Some days you can blow your own glass bowl, which is very exciting! There is also Crystal Bar (built in 2006) and a small glass museum.

Buy
Glass of course, but also many other design items at good prices in the glass shops.

Eat

 * Orrefors värdshus by the Glassworks have quite good food, if somewhat pricey.
 * Orrefors Hotel has good Thai food at reasonable prices.
 * Orrefors trädgårdscafe (by Orrefors B&B) is the choice if you just feel like a snack and a cup of coffee.
 * Orrefors värdshus by the Glassworks have quite good food, if somewhat pricey.
 * Orrefors Hotel has good Thai food at reasonable prices.
 * Orrefors trädgårdscafe (by Orrefors B&B) is the choice if you just feel like a snack and a cup of coffee.
 * Orrefors Hotel has good Thai food at reasonable prices.
 * Orrefors trädgårdscafe (by Orrefors B&B) is the choice if you just feel like a snack and a cup of coffee.

Drink

 * The Crystal Bar by the Glassworks in Orrefors is actually made out all out of crystal.

Sleep

 * Orrefors Hotel at street Kantavagen is the choice if you feel like spending a bit more. Still good prices, though.
 * Orrefors Hotel at street Kantavagen is the choice if you feel like spending a bit more. Still good prices, though.
 * Orrefors Hotel at street Kantavagen is the choice if you feel like spending a bit more. Still good prices, though.
 * Orrefors Hotel at street Kantavagen is the choice if you feel like spending a bit more. Still good prices, though.
 * Orrefors Hotel at street Kantavagen is the choice if you feel like spending a bit more. Still good prices, though.

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Ny-Ålesund

Ny-Ålesund is a tiny settlement on the west coast of the island of Spitsbergen, Svalbard.

Understand
At 78°55′N 11°56′E, Ny-Ålesund is by most measures the northernmost permanent settlement in the world (except for a few military bases, e.g. Alert, in Nunavut). Founded in 1916 as a coal mining town, the town housed 400 people at its peak, until it was shut down in 1962 after an explosion killed 21 people.

Ny-Ålesund reopened in 1968 as a research base. Today owned and run by Kings Bay AS, the tiny town is home to 30-35 people year-round, but the population can swell to over 120 in the summer. Practically all inhabitants are scientists.

Get in
Ny-Ålesund can be visited fairly easily as a cruise stopover, but spending any more time there is difficult, to say the least. Bona fide scientists interested in running a research project at Ny-Alesund may contact NySMAC to apply.

By boat
For most non-scientists a cruise stopover is the only way of reaching Ny-Ålesund. The cheapest and fastest way appears to be Spitsbergen Travel's 3/4-day cruises from Longyearbyen, with rates starting at 7900 kr (c. US$1500, cheapest cabin, twin sharing). Cruises operate only from May to October.

Get around
Effectively the only way a visitor can get around is on foot, restrictions are made to protect the visitor and the local bird population. Do not walk off the paths, keep to the established 'roads' (tracks), and do not leave the settlement. A circuit of the settlement is possible in under an hour. Watch out for the local bird population as they may attack you if you are too near their ground level nests.

Do
Cruise boat visitors will only get one option - walking, limited to the settlement. Visits can be made to the hotel, the cafe, the post office and the museum/information building

Summer
 * Boating
 * Kayaking
 * Hiking

Winter or summer
 * Snowmobile trips
 * Skiing expeditions

Buy
There is a shop run by the Company which is open to tourists whenever a cruise boat is visiting, but certain items are reserved only for residents. All major currencies and credit cards are taken. The post office is likewise open during cruise boat visits, with special cancellation and cachets that can be affixed to envelopes and postcards by visitors. At other times these facilities are open for short periods daily.

Eat
The hotel serves limited food. There is also a cafe close to the dock.

Drink
The hotel and the cafe are the only sources

Sleep

 * There is a free camping ground located near the Zeppelin launch tower and the Italia Memorial.
 * There is a free camping ground located near the Zeppelin launch tower and the Italia Memorial.

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Nyíregyháza

Nyíregyháza is the county seat and largest city in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county in Eastern Hungary.

Understand
Some of the most popular attractions can be found north of the city in the suburb of Sóstó. The city is mostly looked over by American and British tourists, though often visited by Polish, Ukrainian, Romanian, and certainly Hungarian visitors.

By train

If you choose not to take an InterCity to Budapest, the journey will last closer to 4 hours as the train makes more stops. The train also will likely be less clean and less comfortable.

By car
M3 motorway connects Nyíregyháza directly to Budapest. Otherwise from Polgár take route #36. From Miskolc take #37 to #38. From Debrecen take route #4.

By taxi

There are three main two companies in the city: Bolt taxi, Szabolcs Taxi , they both have applications as well.

Get around

The train station is located about 15- to 20-minute walk outside of the town center. Szabolcs Volán runs bus service throughout the city and to small villages in the region as well. Nearly all the buses from the train station (except #6 and #16) run through the city center. If going to Sóstó, Bus #8 (but not #8A) leaves from the train station and town center.

All tickets can be bought from any newspaper kiosk or from the driver at an additional cost.

See
The city is mostly devoid of must-see attractions, though you can take many pleasant walks with the squares and parks or see an exhibit or two. You will most likely want to spend most of your time in Sóstó to see the excellent Open Air Museum and the lake.

Places of Worship
Nyíregyháza has long been a city of religious diversity and five different religions are represented in the downtown.

Do
Nyírség Autumn and Fruit Carnival (Nyírségi Ősz- és Gyümölcskarnevál). September is the best time to visit the city as the first weekend kicks off the Autumn and Fruit Carnival. Parade floats are made entirely out of fruits grown in the region. Besides the parades, free concerts are held in Kossuth square.
 * Hungarian Palinka Tasting (Zsindelyes pálinkakóstolás) Pamper your taste buds with a wide selection of different Premium Pálinkas, by Zsindelyes.
 * Hungarian Palinka Tasting (Zsindelyes pálinkakóstolás) Pamper your taste buds with a wide selection of different Premium Pálinkas, by Zsindelyes.
 * Hungarian Palinka Tasting (Zsindelyes pálinkakóstolás) Pamper your taste buds with a wide selection of different Premium Pálinkas, by Zsindelyes.
 * Hungarian Palinka Tasting (Zsindelyes pálinkakóstolás) Pamper your taste buds with a wide selection of different Premium Pálinkas, by Zsindelyes.

Bath houses
Thanks mostly to Sóstó (which is Hungarian for "Salt Lake"), Nyíregyháza has many opportunities to spend time in the water, for recreation or health.

Eat
As with all of Hungary, expect to find lots of places to eat a gyros. However, in the Nyíregyháza region you shouldn't expect the gyros to be served in a pita. It is always served inside a large hot dog bun with chicken meat.

Drink

 * John Bull Pub on Dózsa György u. 1., across the street from City Hall has a fantastic selection of Hungarian food and beer. Surprisingly, locals rarely come here and the restaurant is mostly frequented by foreign businessmen.

Go next

 * Balmazújváros - A few daily buses, more trains all via Debrecen (~Ft 1500, 1-2½ hours depend of connections. Local History Museum, Peter Veres Memorial Exhibition, Semsey Palace.
 * Debrecen (Take an IC train, hourly, Ft 1100, ~30 min) — the second largest city in the country
 * Mátészalka (Buses, every half hour until ~19:00, 1½ hr, also a few direct train), — a small town famous for its early 20th-century Jewish history and its vibrant flea-market in modern times.
 * Miskolc (IC trains, hourly until 23:00, ~Ft 1900, one hour, 2014) — the third largest city in Hungary, near the Bükk hills.
 * Szolnok (Take an IC train, hourly until 23:00, ~Ft 3700, 2 hours). A small city on the banks of the Tisza river
 * Tokaj (Buses, one morning, one afternoon, ~ an hour) — Hungary's most famous wine region.
 * Miskolc (IC trains, hourly until 23:00, ~Ft 1900, one hour, 2014) — the third largest city in Hungary, near the Bükk hills.
 * Szolnok (Take an IC train, hourly until 23:00, ~Ft 3700, 2 hours). A small city on the banks of the Tisza river
 * Tokaj (Buses, one morning, one afternoon, ~ an hour) — Hungary's most famous wine region.

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Nyírtass

Nyírtass is a village in the Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County of Hungary.

Get around
On foot or by car, this is a pretty small village.

Do

 * Visit the Jewish Cemetery, and see the crypts of the "Csoda-rebbi".
 * Ride a horse and buggy.
 * Walk around the town.
 * Enjoy the sour cherry if in season, it grows almost everywhere.

Buy
There is nothing to buy. There is one flower-shop/gift shop which does not actually have fresh flowers. The only things for sale are items needed for daily living. There is a small "ABC" grocery.

Eat
There is one beer hall (Sőrőző) where one can eat which he enjoys a cool beer.here are no restaurants as such. The beer hall is the only place where one can purchase ready made food.

Drink

 * One can drink at the Sőrőző.
 * Soft drinks are available at the "ABC".

Sleep
There are no hotels, motels, pensions or other formal accommodations in this town. If you really need to stay in town, you may approach one of the local people and request of them to rent out a room in their house. The going rate is usually about Ft 10 000 for a 5- to 7-day stay per person per bed.

Stay healthy
There is a great "Csaladi Orvos" (Family Doctor) in Nyirtass. Just ask, and you will be shown where his office is.

The closest hospitals are in Kisvarda or Nyiregyhaza. One of the large hospitals with international credentials is the Josa Andras Oktato Korhaz in Nyiregyhaza, on Szent Istvan ut 68. tel +36.42.465.666

Go next
Neighboring cities include Kisvarda and Nyiregyhaza

Mátészalka, the second-largest settlement in the county. (Nyíregyháza is the largest, Kisvárda is the third-largest)

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Nyika National Park

Nyika National Park is a national park in Malawi, right next to the Nyika Plateau National Park in Zambia. With 3200 km² it is Malawi's biggest national park.

Understand
Nyika means "where the water comes from".

Flora and fauna
The park has one of the greatest leopard densities in Central Africa.

During the rainy season over 200 different types of orchids are blooming.

Get in
You can fly into the park if you're staying at Chelinda Lodge. Otherwise you will need to rent a 4x4 and drive from Mzuzu (about 6 hours on terrible roads) or Lilongwe (about 12 hours, half on paved).

Lodging
Chelinda Camp

Go next
The Nyika Plateau National Park in Zambia is adjacent to this park.

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Nyköping

Nyköping is the county seat in Södermanland County, on the coast of the Baltic Sea 100 kilometres south-west of Stockholm. Many visitors to Sweden arrive at the nearby Stockholm-Skavsta Airport a few kilometres outside Nyköping. The city is also interesting in its own right, having a near-millennial history.

Understand
There are roughly 35,000 people living in central Nyköping and close to 50,000 in the whole municipality. There are 23,400 households in the municipality, with 9,600 of these individual homes and 13,800 apartments.

Nyköping is one of Sweden's older cities. Nyköping's history dates to around 2000 BC. The city Nyköping is considered to have been founded in 1187. Around this time, a fortress tower was built. It was later extended to the castle Nyköpingshus. The town has been hit by several city-wide fires. After the fire in 1665, the town was rebuilt on a grid model. This network of streets remains even today; it was not until 1950 that the city settlement grew outside the old 1600s plan.

After being one of several Swedish capitals for 400 years, Nyköping was an industrial city known for its substantial brass works in the 1700s. During the 1900s, factories produced furniture for NK, cars for Saab and parts for the F11 airplane.

Oxelösund is a southern suburb, known for its port and its steel mill.

Settlements

 * Stigtomta
 * Nävekvarn
 * Jönåker
 * Tystberga
 * Stavsjö
 * Ålberga

Get in
It’s easy to get to Nyköping and easy to continue on from here.

By plane

See Stockholm for transfer between Stockholm and Skavsta.

Local bus 515 connects Skavsta to Nyköping and Oxelösund.

By bus
Swebus Express has traffic to and from Nyköping to many destinations in Sweden and Denmark.

By train
With SJ you can travel to and from Nyköping. Trains stop twenty-six times a day in Nyköping. A direct SJ regional train from Stockholm to Nyköping takes about 1 hour.

By car
The main road E4 passes by Nyköping.

By bike
There are several bike trails that pass through Nyköping, e.g. Näckrosleden, Kustlinjen and Cykelspåret along the east coast.

Get around
Central Nyköping is easily accessible on foot. It is also close to the castle and the main bus terminal.

Talk
It is said that the dialect spoken in Nyköping founded the base of standard Swedish. Most people here, except the elderly and newly arrived migrants, are also fluent in English.

Do

Buy
On the street Storgatan, stretching nearly one kilometre, are small designer boutiques and clothes shops alongside H&M and Åhlens. There are several design shops where you can buy local and international decorations.

During the summer and around Christmas, you can shop traditional handicraft in the harbour of Nyköping. In the area around Nyköping you find a lot of farmyard shops.

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Nykøbing Falster

Nykøbing Falster is a city on the island of Falster in the south eastern part of Denmark with about 20,000 inhabitants (2023).

Get in
Nykøbing Falster is connected with national railway system and has frequent departures to the capital, Copenhagen as well as Rødby for connections to the ferries to Germany. There is also a small private railway between Nykøbing and Nakskov on the eastern tip of Lolland island.

Fynbus route 800 connects to Odense up to 9 times per day via the Spodsbjerg-Tårs ferry, with the first/last bus departing at 07:40/18:40 from Nykøbing and 07:46/18:46 from Odense. The trip takes around 3½ hours, and departures are significantly reduced on weekends.

Movia routes 39 and 43 departs to and from Gedser several times per day for further connections to the Rostock ferry.

Do

 * Football: Nykøbing FC were promoted in 2021 and now play soccer in First Division, Denmark's second tier. Their home ground is Lollands Bank Park (capacity 10,000) one km north of city centre.

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Nyon

Nyon is a small town on the western shore of Lake Geneva, Switzerland. The Romans who founded the settlement in the 1st century BC called it Noviodunum. Today you can visit a few Roman ruins and a Roman museum.

By train
Frequent regional trains between Geneva and Lausanne stop at Nyon. The is within walking distance from the lake shore. Nyon is also serviced by trains from St. Gallen, Basel and Zürich to Geneva which stop in Nyon every hour (not all long-distance trains stop here, though!). As of July 2014 a one-way train ticket from Geneva costs Fr. 8.80.

By boat
Cruises at Lake Geneva commonly call at Nyon.

By plane
Geneva's international airport has its own train station, and many of the intercity trains going east from Geneva start at the airport.

By car
Freeway M1 between Geneva and Lausanne passes near Nyon.

Get around
Nyon is small enough to cover on foot, although there is a bus network in the city too, with lines going to the surrounding villages.

See
As of July 2014, the three main museums (the castle, the Roman museum and the Lake museum) have a common ticket, a ticket to one of them is also valid at the two other museums. Adults: Fr. 8F, Senior citizens, students, groups of more 10 adults: Fr. 6, Free entrance for children under 16. Free admission every 1st Sunday of the month.

Sleep
There is no campsite in Nyon (there used to be one but the land was sold to the UEFA so they could build their Headquarters).

Go next

 * Lausanne
 * Lausanne

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Nysa

Nysa (German: Neisse or Neiße) is a medieval town in Opole Voivodeship, Poland. The town of 44,000 inhabitants (2019) was an important regional centre during the Middle Ages. Today the centre of the town is a combination of medieval sights and post-war buildings.

Get in
The is quite close to the centre. Railway connections with Nysa are provided by PKP and the Polregio company, trains arrive from Opole, Brzeg, Kluczbork, Gliwice, Głuchołazy, Wrocław, Kłodzko and Kędzierzyn-Koźle.

PKS Nysa buses use the bus stop at ul. Mickiewicza (transfer centre) for routes from Prudnik and Opole

Get around
The town centre is small enough to cover everything on foot.

See

Restaurants, pizzerias

 * Pizzeria "Grześ" ul. Wrocławska 15;
 * Restaurant Fryderyk u. Szopena 12;
 * Pizzeria "Lucia" ul. Sudecka 11;
 * Trąba Restaurant ul. Prudnicka;
 * Pizzeria "Redos" ul. Wyspianski 1a;
 * "Bistro Madame" ul. Rynek 26;
 * "Alibaba" ul. Liberation phone: 77-433-51-61}}
 * Fratelli Sossi, ul. Piastowska 19,
 * Bar Popularny, ul. Rynek 23,
 * Kasia Restaurant, ul. Mickiewicza 25,
 * Tiffany Restaurant, ul. Wrocławska 17,

Pubs

 * "Alaska" st. Sudecka;
 * "Pod Zielonym Kogutem" ul. Prudnicka 12;
 * "C'Estlavie" Winery ; st. Bielawska 5a;

Cafes

 * "Bombonierka" Rynek, ul. Celna 14a; 48-300 Nysa;

Sleep

 * Hotel Fryderyk - Nysa, ul. Szopena 12; hotel@fryderyk.nysa.pl
 * Hotel Piast - Nysa, ul. Krzywousty 14;
 * Hotel Europejski - Nysa, ul. Otmuchowska 21k,
 * Willa Navigator - Nysa, ul. Wyspianski 11,
 * Lux Motelik - Nysa, ul. Grodkowska 13a,
 * Confero business and hotel centre ul. Pilsudski; 40 48-300 Nysa;
 * Tank Motel ul. Grodkowska 9; 48-300 Nysa,
 * Court Park, Lompy Avenue,

Go next

 * Brzeg

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Nyungwe National Park

Nyungwe National Park is in Rwanda, and since 2023 a. It is probably the best preserved rainforest in the mountains throughout Central Africa. The park contains 13 primate species (25% of Africa's total), 275 bird species, 1068 plant species, 85 mammal species, 32 amphibian and 38 reptile species. Many of these animals are restricted-range species that are only found in the Albertine Rift montane forests ecoregion in Africa.

Understand
Nyungwe rainforest is in southwestern Rwanda bordering Burundi along the south with Lake Kivu and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. It is in the watershed between the basin of the river Congo to the west and the basin of the river Nile to the east. From the east side of the Nyungwe forest is one of the sources of the Nile.

The National Park was established in 2004 and covers an area of approximately 970 km² of rainforest, bamboo, grassland, swamps, and bogs. The nearest town is Cyangugu, 54 km to the west. Mount Bigugu is within the park boundaries.

History
Important to Rwanda and the world for its biodiversity, beauty, and natural resources, today Nyungwe is a protected area. Nyungwe forest is hundreds of thousands of years old. People’s presence in Nyungwe dates back at least 50,000 years.

In 1903, Nyungwe was declared a forest reserve by the German colonial government with restrictions on clearing. This status was maintained by the Begins after World War I. Protection was not consistently enforced.

From 1958-1973, Nyungwe was reduced by over 150 km² due to fires, woodcutting, hunting of animals, and small-scale agriculture. Nearby Gishwati and Virunga forests were cut in half at this time. In 1969, elephants still numbered in the hundreds in Nyungwe. In 1974, the last buffalo was killed in Nyungwe by hunters.

In 1984, Nyungwe was divided into areas that allow for sustainable use and harvesting of timber. The Government of Rwanda develops a plan for a buffer zone that can still be seen today. In 1984, biodiversity surveys conducted by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) with RDB documented colobus in groups of up to 400 members—an unheard of phenomenon. In 1987, development of the trail system began at Uwinka.

In 1994, war and genocide devastated the country and destroyed many of the research and tourist facilities in Uwinka. Most senior staff were forced to flee, but many junior staff members at Nyungwe stayed on to protect the park. The park began to rebuild in 1995, but security and stability were still uncertain. In 1999, the last elephant in Nyungwe was killed in the swamp by poachers.

In 2005, the Rwandan Government makes Nyungwe an official National Park, giving it protected status, the highest level of protection in the country.

Community projects around Nyungwe

 * Revenue Sharing and Outreach projects
 * Bee-Keeping Associations
 * Handicraft Associations
 * Rural Electrification Project
 * Community Tourism Project
 * Community Tourist Lodge Project
 * Energy Efficient Stoves

Handicrafts and beverages purchased by tourists create local income and the Rwanda Development Board gives a portion of park revenue to surrounding communities, who help protect the forest.

Flora and fauna
Mammals

Nyungwe forest has a wide diversity of animal species, making it a priority for conservation in Africa. The forest is situated in a region where several large-scale biogeographical zones meet and the variety of terrestrial biomes provide a great span of microhabitats for many different species of plants and animals.

There are more endemic species found here than in any other forest in the Albertine Rift Mountains that has been surveyed. The forest, which reaches its maximum altitude of 3000 m above sea level, is of particular interest for the presence of colonies of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and Angola colobus (Colobus angolensis), the latter now extinct in Angola following an intense hunt for them.

 * Common Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes): the only ape in Nyungwe. 500 of them live in this park. Your guide can help you spot them and their signs: calls, nests, or scat.
 * Adolf Friedrich's Angolan Colobus (Colobus angolensis ruwenzori): Nyungwe is the only forest in Africa where these monkeys form large “supergroups” of over 350 individuals.
 * L'Hoest's Monkey (Cercopithecus l'hoesti), Sun-tailed Gabon, and Preuss’ Cameroon: these three monkeys were most likely one species that lived in a continuous larger forest before the last ice age. Over time the forest split into fragments and each monkey adapted to its own forest. Today they are separate species. http://www.arkive.org/lhoests-monkey/cercopithecus-lhoesti/#src=portletV3web
 * Blue Monkey (Cercopithecus mitis doggetti): These tree-dwelling guenons can be found around Uwinka.
 * Silver Monkey (Cercopithecus doggetti)
 * Golden Monkey (Cercopithecus kandti)
 * Hamlyn's Monkey (Cercopithecus hamlyni)
 * Red-tailed Monkey (Cercopithecus ascanius)
 * Dent's Mona Monkey (Cercopithecus denti)
 * Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus)
 * Olive Baboon (Papio anubis)
 * Grey-cheeked Mangabey (Lophocebus albigena)

Birds

Nyungwe is classified by BirdLife International as an “Important Bird Area” (IBA), which means that the park has “true significance” for the international conservation of bird populations....” In their fact sheet, they say that Nyungwe is one of the most important forests for conservation of montane birds in the region.

A birder’s paradise, Nyungwe is home to 278 species of birds—26 of those are found only in the few forests of the Albertine Rift.

Grauer’s Rush Warbler is an Albertine Rift endemic that thrives in isolated mountain swamps, such as Kamiranzovou.

Turacos such as this Ruwenzori Turaco are rare elsewhere but abundant in Nyungwe. You are likely to hear their loud repetitive call resonate in the forest.

Spectacular and rare sunbirds, such as the endemic Purple-breasted and Blue-headed, can be seen feeding in flowering trees.

The Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill, one of two hornbill species in the park, is known by its huge bill and honking call.

Some Albertine Rift endemics found in Nyungwe:

 * Red-throated Alethe Alehe poliophrys
 * Kungwe Apalis Apalis argentea
 * Ruwenzori Apalis Apalis ruwenzorii
 * Ruwenzori Batis Batis diops
 * Stripe-breasted Tit Parus fasciiventer
 * Ruwenzori Nightjar Caprimulgus ruwenzorii
 * Archer’s Robin-chat Cossypha archeri
 * Dusky Crimson Wing Cryptospiza jacksoni
 * Shelley’s Crimsonwing Cryptospiza shelleyi
 * Handsome Francolin Francolinus nobilis
 * Neumann’s Warbler Hemitesia neumanni
 * Red-collared Babbler Kupeornis rufocinctus
 * Yellow-eyed Black Flycatcher Melaenornis ardesiacus
 * Regal Sunbird Cinnyris regius

Flora
Rwanda, Nyungwe National Park is the largest block of montane forest in East or Central Africa and one of the most ancient, dating back to before the last Ice Age. A uniquely rich centre of floral diversity, the forest has more than 200 different types of trees, and a myriad of flowering plants including the other-worldly giant lobelia and a host of colourful orchids.

Vegetation zones of the park:

Epiphytes are mosses, ferns, orchids and other plants that live high in trees without needing soil. These “air plants” are characteristic of moist mountain rainforests.
 * 2950 m Subalpine – bamboo, shrub. Species present: Podocarpus, Phillipia, bamboo, Erica johnstonii
 * 2500 m: High elevation – upland trees. Species present: Podocarpus, Syzygium, Macaranga, Balthacaria, Hagenia
 * 2250 m: Middle elevation – tree ferns, tall trees. Species present: Carapa, Entandophragma, Newtonia, Polycscias, Symphonia, Cyathea manniana
 * 1900 m: Low elevation – taller trees. Species present: Carapa, Newtonia, Engtandophragma, Prinaria exelsium, Cyathea manniana, etc.

Carapa grandiflora is a tree commonly found in Nyungwe. Monkeys and squirrels eat the large round seeds, while chimps, monkeys and people eat the young fruits.

Entandrophragma excelsum, or African mahogany (locally called “umuyove”), is one of the largest trees in the forest.

As altitude changes, so does vegetation. Nyungwe’s varied vegetation provides a diversity of habitats for its many species. Nyungwe has over 1000 different kinds of plants, many of which you will only find in the Albertine Rift.

The western part of Nyungwe was refugium for rare forest species and still has richer, taller forest with more biodiversity today. The eastern part of Nyungwe forest was grasslands and shrub during the last ice age, about 10,000 years ago.

Only in Nyungwe

Nyungwe’s great variety of plants and animals, some found nowhere else, makes it one of the most important protected places in all of Africa.
 * Impatiens kagamei is named in honor of President Kagame for his efforts in environmental protection. It is endemic to the Albertine Rift and found in Cyamudongo and parts of Congo.
 * Impatiens nyungwensis is endemic to Nyungwe, found only on Mt. Bigugu—it grows nowhere else in the world.
 * Begonia pulcherrima is found only in western Nyungwe.

Abundant plant species

Don’t let all the green fool you, Nyungwe forest is comprised of over 1,000 different kinds of plants, many of which you’ll only see in the Albertine Rift.

Medicinal plants

Nyungwe National Park is home to many medicinal plants. The following list includes some of the plants that can be found in the Park. Descriptions of some of these plants can be found in the Handbook of African Medicinal Plants by Maurice M. Iwu. Another book that might be of interest is Medicinal Plants of East Africa by John O. Kokwaro.

Scientific name / English name / Kinyarwanda name - Traditional Uses:
 * Erythrina abyssinica / Lucky bean tree orFlame tree / Umuko - Gonorrhea, burns, joint pain, fresh cuts/wounds, backache, syphilis. According to the World Agroforestry Centre, it is also “used in Kenya to treat diseases such as anthrax, and the bark is boiled with goat meat for treating gonorrhoea.The bark of the green stem may also be pounded and then tied into a fine piece of cloth and the liquid from it squeezed into the eyes to cure inflammation of the lids.”
 * Zanthoxylum gilletii / East African satinwood / Umuturirwa - Cold and fever, malaria, tuberculosis, ulcers, tooth ache
 * Vernonia amygdalina / Bitter leaf / Umubirizi - Malaria, fever, worms, abdominal pain, diarrhea, asthma
 * Crassocephalum vitellium / ... / Isununu - Sterility in men, High blood pressure
 * Prunus African / Bitter almond / Umwumba - Fever, stomach ache, benign prostate cancer, diabetes, cough
 * Ficus natalensis / Bark-cloth fig / Imvuvumu - Stimulation of pregnancy, cold, cough, wounds, bed wetting
 * Syzygium guinense / Waterberry / Umugote - Amoebas, poison
 * Carapa grandflora / Bitter Oil / Umushwati - Amoebas
 * Myrica californica / California Bayberry / Umusengesi - Poison, stomach ache

Orchids

If you visit at the right time and you look closely, you can see lots of these in the park. Nyungwe has over 140 species of orchids.

Get in
The main entrance is at Uwinka on the main Cyangugu - Huye road. It's about 55 km from Cyangugu and 90 km from Huye. The road is mostly in good condition. There are regular buses along the route and hitching is also an option. Buses are often full when the reach here so if you're getting a bus out it may be best to try and book your ticket in advance.

If travelling from Cyangugu ignore the sign in town that says it's 20 km and further ignore the sign 15 km from Cyangugu directing you right up a dirt track. These refer to a small off shoot of the park, not the park proper.

Fees and permits
There are no "park fees" as such but you must be accompanied by a guide on all of the walking trails. The costs vary depending on the length of the trail and what your immigration status in Rwanda is (Tourist, National, Resident or East African Community Resident). If you are a tourist expect to pay around US$40-60 per trail. Additional days within the same category of activity entitle to a 50% discount.

Camping fees are US$50 if you don't do any other activities, $35 if you do, but the camp site is well situated in the jungle, there are European toilets and a cold shower.

Get around
Other than the main road through the forest there are no (public) roads or vehicle tracks in the park, everything is on foot (see do).

See
A whole host of different Primate species, a few other mammals including leopard and duiker (which you're unlikely to see) and a phenomenal array of birds and plants.

Do
There are a number of trails ranging from the very easy to the reasonably challenging. nb. their "strenuous" guide is based on the assumption that you are not a regular walker. Any hiker would not find their "very strenuous" trails particularly challenging.

Canopy Walk - In October 2010, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) launched canopy walk tourism in Nyungwe National Park as part of a strategy to diversify tourism attractions. Canopy tourism is also aimed at encouraging tourists to spend a longer time in Rwanda. The Canopy Walk is the only attraction of its kind in East Africa. This is the first hanging platform that allows tourists to view different animal species in Nyungwe Forest. The dizzying platform is above a steep and deep valley stretching across the massive forest.

The platform is 50 m above ground level and 90 m long. It allows tourists to view butterflies, birds and blue monkeys that dwell in the upper levels of the forest. The forest has 13 rare primate species, the world’s largest ever recorded arboreal troop of black/white colobus monkeys, and nearly 300 species of birds and 154 types of orchids.

There are also a couple of multi-day trails such as the Nile-Congo divide trail (which is the only way of reaching the longest source of the Nile). These must be booked at least seven days in advance (they will not negotiate this). Price is US$400 up to 4 people and $100 per additional person.

Chimpanzee tracking is available and there are two groups habituated to human contact. In principle, Colobus monkey tracking is also available but they may have moved too far away from the trail head to be tracked. Should they move back this may be possible again in the future.

Eat
There is a small kiosk selling basics, but if you are camping bring whatever food you will need.

Drink
Water, soft drinks and Primus (beer) is available.

Lodging
There are guest houses on either side of the park on the main road.

In Kitabi (on the Huye side) the guest house is situated in the school of wildlife management. Coming from Huye take the left turn marked 'tea factory' about 200 m before the park entrance. There is then a right turn about 500 m further on, this is the guest house. The reception is l'Hoests monkey house.

At the West side, Gisakura guesthouse is 4.5 km east to Gisakura village. On the bus from Huye or Cyangugu, ask the driver to stop at "Gisakura Guesthouse" or take a motorbike from Gisakura (1000 Rwandan francs).

At the upper end is the Nyungwe Forest Lodge, which is a luxurious eco-lodge surrounded by tea fields and at the edge of Nyungwe Forest.

Camping
There is camping at the Uwinka head quarters, it's a bit pricey (see fees and permits) but you do get a guy who lights your fire for you. This may sound a bit unnecessary but after a cold night (apparently it can get down to 0°C here due to the altitude), waking up to a roaring fire is heaven!

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Semboku/Nyuto Onsen

Nyuto Onsen (乳頭温泉 (Nyūtō onsen) is one of the popular hot spring resorts in Tohoku, situated in the deep mountain area of Tazawa Kogen plateau, Semboku, Akita.

Understand
The boom in Japan about hitō (秘湯, hidden hot springs), Nyuto Onsen is perfect example of hitō which is a hot spring resort in the rural setting, surrounded by deep forest and mountains. The resort consists of 6 lodges and 1 state-owned inn which are all scattered around along the main road.

Get in
The nearest station for Nyuto Onsen is Tazawako on Akita Shinkansen Komachi (こまち) trains which provides hourly service from Tokyo to Tazawako via Sendai and Morioka. The journey takes roughly 3.5 hours from Tokyo, 2 hours from Sendai and 40 minutes from Morioka. Book your seat in advance, as seats on all Komachi trains are reserved. Japan Rail Pass is accepted.

Ugo-kotsu bus operates an overnight express highway bus service from Hamamatsucho (in Tokyo) and Yokohama Station to Tazawako Station. Single: ¥8,860 (¥510 extra from Yokohama), round-trip: ¥15,890 (¥1,020 extra for Yokohama).
 * Depart Yokohama 9:35PM, Hamamatsucho 10:25PM, arrive in Tazawako 8AM.
 * Depart Tazawako 8:20PM, arrive in Hamamatsucho 6:05AM, Yokohama 6:50AM.

Once you are at Tazawako Station, take a direct bus for Nyuto Onsen from Stop No.1, which is also operated by Ugo-kotsu bus (Red with white stripes). ¥800/single. The bus will pass through the only road in Nyuto and will call several stops before terminating at near Ganiba Spa, where the road ends. The journey takes 55 minutes via Tazawako. Buses usually connect Komachi trains from Tokyo.

Get around
Most lodges are close, and it is easy to walk between them. However, Tsurunoyu is off the main road, and the lodge has a minivan shuttle to the other lodges.

Do
Main features of Nyuto Onsen are simply to enjoy plenty of mountain and forest scenery, mixing with other people (bear in your mind they come here on same purpose to enjoy this onsen, too!), taste traditional Japanese meals and appreciate their natural hot-springs constantly flow onto the surface.

In summer, thousands of flowers blossom and open up around you. While leaves on trees change to shiny golden colors in autumn which attracts many season admirers, on the other hand you may surprise the volume of snow falls in Winter.

Eat
If you are staying at one of lodges, each of them offer traditional dinner and breakfast with local dishes. Here are some restaurants which are handy for day trippers.

Sleep

Go next

 * Lake Tazawa - Japan's deepest lake.
 * Kakunodate - Samurai Town.

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Nzulezo

Nzulezo is a world heritage listed remote stilt village in Western Ghana. Nzulezo was built over water for protection and safety during attacks in times of war. The main activities of its inhabitants is agriculture, while fishery plays a secondary role.

Understand
The lake is believed by the local population to protect against certain risks (e.g. a fire).

The name "Nzulezo" in the Nzema language means "water surface". The "Ewuture" maintained the waterways and transportation of goods and people. According to local legend, the village was built by a group of people from Oualata, a city in the ancient Ghana Empire and in present-day Mauritania, which came about from following a snail. The snail is therefore a totem and revered by the people of Nzulezo.

By boat

The village is located in the Amansuri wetland and accessible to the public by motorised canoe from the town of Beyin, on the coast about 40 kilometres east of the Ivorian border and 90km west of Takoradi.

Tickets (20 cedis) must be bought from the office. Life jackets are provided but parents may consider it wise to take their own for small children. At the beginning of the canoe journey, there is a modern, well-constructed cafe serving drinks, hot food, and European-style coffee. The canoe trip is 15 to 20 minutes in duration, and very scenic.

By 4-wheel drive
Nzulezo is about 7 hours' drive from Accra. To get there is one easy way because the road is very motorable.

Get around
The only way to access Nzulezo is by canoe.

See
Numerous canoes, each big enough to carry five adults, carry visitors through swamp and mangrove forest and across the Amansuri lake to the village every day.

Do
A local (probably your canoe captain) will take you on a tour of the village, enabling you to interact with the locals and observe them going about their day. After listening to the rich history of the village you will be asked for voluntary donations to support their school. The school's blackboards contain what look to be daily lessons, with the date written at the top of the blackboard.

Once at the village you are allowed to take photographs but not of the local people. If you want to do so please draw your tour guide's attention, who will then ask permission from the people. The locals are into craft making which they sell to the visitors as souvenirs. The people are very friendly so when you go there feel free to interact with them.

Buy
Village residents make a couple of different souvenirs that are available for purchase, the most common one being hand-carved mini-canoes 15 cm long. They also sell coconut oil, pure honey and herbal medicine.

Eat
Because they do not have a restaurant, eat at home boy spot in Beyin because their food is of higher quality than plenty of other basic places in Ghana. Unless you want something specific, there's no real need to bring your own food to Nzulezo.

Drink
The village has a small "spot" bar, which has beer, spirits, and soft drinks. The village is connected to electricity so cold beer is available.

Sleep
The village used to have a guest house but it closed. The old guest house is in total mess, so you stay there at your own risk. There are hotels and guest houses at the nearby town Beyin.

Go next
Back onto the canoe! There are tro tros (shared taxi vans) available from Beyin to Takoradi.

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O'Fallon

There is more than one place called O'Fallon:

United States of America

 * O'Fallon (Illinois) - A town in Saint Louis Metro East, Illinois
 * O'Fallon (Missouri) - A town in St. Louis Area, Missouri

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O'Fallon (Illinois)

O'Fallon is a city in Illinois.

See

 * Blimps!. O'Fallon is home to the U.S. Air Force's lighter-than-air flight squadron. If you are around in the daytime you will almost certainly spot a blimp.

title: O'Fallon (Illinois)