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Padstow

Padstow (Cornish: Lannwedhenek) is small historic fishing village on the north coast of North Cornwall, famous (and perhaps spoilt) for being the residence of TV celebrity chef Rick Stein. The town has expanded greatly, become very up market and expensive, and lost its old-fashioned fishing village character, due the crowds who come because of the fame it has gained by featuring on television. Do not let this put you off, it is still a beautiful town to visit (although many now describe it as Cornish London).

By road
Coming from Exeter, take the A30 to Bodmin. then drive through Wadebridge and onto Padstow.

Finding a parking space in Padstow is not a simple task in peak months. Use the Park & Ride near Tesco (Easter, May Day, Jun-Aug, £4/car, car park open 10AM-10PM but buses stop at 6PM).

By plane
The nearest airport is, which has daily flights to London Stansted, London Gatwick and London Luton. When departing from Newquay Airport be prepared to pay £5 extra tax, which will go towards the extension of the terminal building. There are international flights only from Ireland and Germany, so you might have to change planes.

By train
Take a train to Bodmin Parkway (you may have to change trains at Plymouth), there are several of these a day. There are bus connections from Bodmin to Padstow. The timetables of these buses are designed to fit around the big trains arriving.

Get around
All places in Padstow are within walking distance. The South West Coast Path also runs through part of the town.

Do

 * Take a day trip to Rock across the Camel estuary. The Black Tor ferry departs from the Ferry Slip in Padstow harbour every 20 minutes from 7:50AM with the last sailing back between 4:30PM and 7:30PM depending on the time of year (adults £3, children £2). A water taxi also operates in the evenings from 7PM to midnight.
 * Take a day trip to Rock across the Camel estuary. The Black Tor ferry departs from the Ferry Slip in Padstow harbour every 20 minutes from 7:50AM with the last sailing back between 4:30PM and 7:30PM depending on the time of year (adults £3, children £2). A water taxi also operates in the evenings from 7PM to midnight.

Padstow has a lot of beaches within the local vicinity:

Others can be found across the other side of the estuary near Rock.

Eat
Padstow is sometimes referred to as "Padstein" due to the proliferation of eateries set up by TV chef, Rick Stein. These include:

Other restaurants include:

Go next

 * Go for a trip to the Eden project near St Austell
 * Newquay
 * Wadebridge
 * Rock
 * Tintagel

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Paducah

Paducah is a small city on the Ohio River about midway between St. Louis, Missouri and Nashville, Tennessee. The county seat of McCracken County and the largest city in the Jackson Purchase area of western Kentucky, Paducah has a booming riverfront restaurant trade and arts scene in part driven by the city's artist relocation program which offers interest-free housing loans and other subsidies for established artists willing to relocate. Paducah is the hometown of humorist Irvin Cobb and former Vice President Alben Barkley (who served under President Harry S. Truman). Fans of contemporary Christian music will know it as the hometown of Steven Curtis Chapman, one of that genre's most iconic artists.

By car
Most visitors will arrive by car: Interstate Highway 24 describes a semi-circle around Paducah from the northwest where it crosses the Ohio River into Southern Illinois to the southeast where it meets Interstate 69 at Gilbertsville, near Kentucky Lake. You could also reach Paducah from the east or the west using U.S. Highway 60. Travelers coming from the south or southwest on I-69 (the former Purchase Parkway) should take Exit 25 (U.S. Highway 45) on the north side of Mayfield and turn left (north on 45); from there, Paducah is about a half-hour drive along a four-lane highway.

By plane
Most locals however prefer to fly out of Nashville International Airport (BNA).

By bus
Greyhound offers plenty of bus services, there are daily departures from Memphis, Nashville and St. Louis. is on 2719 Irvin Cobb Dr, south of the city.

By boat
Where the Tennessee River meets the Ohio River, just upstream from where the Ohio meets the Mississippi. River boats, like the Delta Queen(no longer in service), often stopped at the riverfront in Paducah.

Get around
Paducah is served by a limited network of buses, Paducah Area Transit System has three lines with departures every hour during daytime.

Districts

 * Market District. Revitalized starting in the early 1990s, Paducah's riverfront downtown boasts a charming restaurants, shops, museums and an active farmer's market.  A particularly unique offering is that of the mural-covered Ohio River flood walls, which are well worth an afternoon of your time and make for a pleasant stroll.
 * Lowertown Arts District. The centerpiece of Paducah's Artist Relocation Program, Lowertown plays host to a dozen or so art galleries of varying reputation, one of the most friendly coffee houses ever and a fine-dining fusion style restaurant. How could you go wrong? In general the feel of the neighborhood is reminiscent of New Orleans' Garden District, at least before Hurricane Katrina. If you make art yourself, the city might even be willing to buy you a house here.

See

Events

 * Quilt Show. April: Visitors from around the world come to Paducah to see the AQS Quilt Show & Contest. And shop and visit with each other.
 * Dogwood Trail. April: Usually around the same time as the Quilt Show, the city marks out a driving tour of the city, where the blooming dogwood trees are illuminated.
 * LowerTown Fine Art & Music Festival. May: All day event, art, music, food vendors and dancing in the streets. Live jazz, blues, salsa & zydeco music. Around 7th & Monroe.
 * River's Edge Film Festival. August: First-class international film festival, held at Maiden Alley Cinema.
 * Barbeque on the River. September: The downtown parking lot, between the Floodwall Murals and 2nd Street, is filled with vendors selling BBQ of course, but also cheesecake-on-a-stick, deep fried oreos, local treat Dippin' Dots, baked goods, and more. Live music on the stage at the floodwall. A friendly rivalry continues between many of the yearly competitors for the top prizes. A craft fair is usually held simultaneously along the edges of the Quilt Museum.
 * August 8th Black Family Celebration-August the 8th was the day that the word had reached Paducah Slaves that Slavery had been abolished by the signing of the Emanicipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln. Black people from around the country come to Paducah to celebrate this event which includes open markets/street vendors/good food/music/African dance and other events including your "neighborhood block party" at the Community Center on 7th Street.

Lowertown
(On the Second Saturday of every month, most lowertown galleries remain open until 8PM.)

 * 520 Studio Gallery, 520 Madison, . Tu-Sa 11AM-5PM.
 * AIR Studios, 621-629 Madison.

Downtown
(Downtown After Dinner program runs Saturday nights April–October, and most businesses remain open late. Broadway is usually blocked off from the riverfront to 7th Street (cross streets remain open) to allow a street-fair like atmosphere complete with live musical performances. Antique cars are often displayed on Broadway between the riverfront and 2nd Street, and along 2nd Street.)
 * Allen Music, 215 Kentucky,.

 * Crash Comics, 1201 Kentucky Ave,.
 * Creatures of Habit, 406 Broadway, . Costume rental.
 * PAPA - Paducah Area Painters Alliance, 124 Broadway,.
 * PAPA - Paducah Area Painters Alliance, 124 Broadway,.

Antiques

 * Courtyard Antiques, 319 Broadway..
 * Courtyard Antiques, 319 Broadway..
 * Courtyard Antiques, 319 Broadway..

Other shopping

 * Kentucky Oaks Mall, 5101 Hinkleville Rd. Contemporary mall. Tel: +1 270-444-0440

Eat

 * Chongs. There are several locations of this local Chinese restaurant in town. The nicest is by the mall, and the one on Jackson Street has a buffet.
 * Cynthia's, 125 Market House Square,.
 * Gold Rush Cafe, 400 Broadway St,
 * Flamingo Row, At I-24 Exit 4, behind Home Depot. The fillymingo stuffed breads are a must-try.
 * Kirchhoff's Bakery, Deli & Market, 116 Market House Square, . If you've never been to Kirchhoff's, get a sandwich (and a cookie) -- just make sure to sample something from their bakery, which has been family-owned since 1873.
 * Max's Brick Oven Café, 112 Market House Sq., . Sometimes it can be hard to find good bread in small-town America. That's why it can be such a thrill to find a place like Max's.
 * Max's Brick Oven Café, 112 Market House Sq., . Sometimes it can be hard to find good bread in small-town America. That's why it can be such a thrill to find a place like Max's.

Sleep

 * Duck Creek Campground, (60 sites) 2540 John Puryear Dr. Exit 11 off I-24, . Game room, water, sewer, store, primitive camping.
 * Fern Lake Campground, (60 sites) 5535 Cairo Rd. Exit 3 off I-24. Water, sewer, and dump station. 30 & 50 amp, paved & gravel interior roads, some shade, 30 pull-throughs, bath house and laundry facility.

By phone
Most telephone numbers in Paducah, as well as the Purchase area, consist of +1 270 plus a seven-digit number, but the entire region is now served by an overlay complex of two area codes, with +1 364 being the second. A local or in-state telephone call now requires all 10 digits of the local number be dialed (omitting just the leading +1 from a local landline call).

Signage on many established businesses may still display the original seven-digit numbers; dial 270 before these if no area code is indicated.

Go next

 * Metropolis. Right across the river. Attractions include Superman monument, festival, and museum; Ft. Massac State Park; and Harrah's Casino.
 * Kentucky Lake
 * Lake Barkley
 * Land Between the Lakes
 * Carbondale
 * Murray
 * Cairo (Illinois)

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Paducah (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Paducah:

 * Paducah (Kentucky) - A town in Kentucky.
 * Paducah (Texas) - A town in Texas.

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Paducah (Texas)

Paducah is a city in the North Central Plains of Texas.

Get in
Paducah is on US 83, 30 miles south of Childress. It is also on Route 70 between Matador and Crowell.

Go next

 * Matador Wildlife Management Area, northwest on farm/market road 3256.

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Paestum

Paestum (or the Archaeological Park of Paestum) has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1998. It is in Campania, Italy, and is an ancient Greek (then Lucanian, later Roman) settlement, with the best preserved Greek doric temples worldwide. It is surrounded by a Roman city wall, and is 40 km south of the city of Salerno.

Understand
Most of the ancient Greek/Roman city has not been excavated yet. Three magnificent Greek temples, dating back to the colonization of Magna Graecia (Southern Italy), around the seventh century BC, are preserved together with other Greek and Roman ruins. The construction of the three temples is dated between 550 and 450 BC. Besides the three Greek temples, the site has an ancient gymnasium, amphitheater, city wall and tower ruins, and plenty of Roman house wall ruins. Adjacent to the main entrance to the archaeological area is a modern Archaeological Museum, displaying excavated items such as statues, vases, metalwork, and painted grave stones.

The site has been a tourist attraction for centuries. It was a common destination on the Grand Tour of the 17th to 19th centuries, as an example of the Ancient Greek heritage. In these times, in fact, Greece was part of the Ottoman Empire.

By train
A regional train goes from Salerno or Naples to Paestum station; it takes about 0.5 hr from Salerno (or 1.5 hr from Naples) to Paestum. The train is probably the fastest way to arrive with public transportation. Read about the unified public transport ticket Campania Unico. Buy your ticket to get out in one of the souvenir shops close to the museum or, better yet, before you go. No ticket sale anymore at the Paestum station and machine rarely works. The train station is located due east, within easy walking distance, of the archaeological park and museum.

By bus

 * Ferry during summer months from Naples, Positano, Amalfi to Salerno. CSTP bus 34 leaves from Piazza della Concordia in Salerno by the base of the ferry dock roughly every hour and takes about one hour to get to Paestum. Alternatively, you could walk a few blocks from the Salerno ferry dock to the Salerno train station and take the train.
 * Coaches run throughout the Campania regions, especially in Avellino province, picking locals up for various points and taking them to the site for €9 return.

By car
Drive along the motorway, take Battipaglia exit if you arrive from the North or the Eboli exit if you arrive from the South; then follow the  highway and take the Paestum exit.

Get around

The area in and around Paestum is flat and easy countryside to get around. A jpg map is available online. Here is the general layout. The ancient settlement is surrounded on all four sides by a Roman wall and gates on the four ordinates. Via Magna Grecia is the modern road that cuts through the middle of the walled old city from north to south. Via Tavernelle or Via Porta Aurea is a modern road just outside the north city walls, and Via Nettuno or Via Porta Giustizia just outside the south city walls. The train tracks are outside the east city walls, and the beach outside the west city walls. The Archaeological Museum and the tourist information booth on Via Magna Grecia, natural focal points for any visit, are in the middle of the walled Paestum.

By foot
From the train station, walk west through the old city gate (Porta Silena) and continue straight ahead about 10 minutes along a pleasant flat country road to a hotel on Via Magna Grecia, then turn right and walk north to the main entrance to the archaeological park and the two-story modern National Archaeological Museum. Buy your tickets for the archaeological park from the museum. The museum is also a good place for tourist information and rest rooms.

Buses from Salerno stop on Via Magna Grecia near the south entrance to the archaeological park; to get to the main entrance, just walk north on Via Magna Grecia to the museum.

From the historical site to the beach is about 30 minutes further to the west.

See

 * Three ancient Greek temples. There are three magnificently preserved Greek temples on the Paestum archaeological site, but they have all been erroneously designated in the past.  Even the signage on site and maps do not always match the most current attributions.  The designations change because of newly excavated evidences of the use of the temples.  Perhaps further research would call for changes in the current attributions, but that is a scenario for future travelers.  For present day travelers, the Greek temple in the northern part of Paestum is identified as a Temple of Athena, and the two Greek temples in the southern part of Paestum are identified as two temples of Hera.  All three temples are oriented east-west, with the front facing the rising sun. The oldest temple is the southern most one, the Temple of Hera I (also erroneously called Basilica), built around 550 BC.  The temple is wider than most Greek temples, with nine columns across the front and eighteen along the longer sides (9x18).  The next oldest of the three temples is the Temple of Athena (also erroneously called Temple of Ceres), built around 500 BC on the highest point of Paestum, which is north of the ancient center of town. It has six columns across the front and thirteen along the sides (6x13).  It is the first known temple in the world to mix the Doric columns of the main peristyle with the Ionic columns used in the porch (see Museum). The third oldest is the best preserved Greek temple in Paestum and perhaps the world -- the Temple of Hera II (also erroneously called Neptune Temple or Poseidon Temple), built around 450 BC.  It is just north of the Temple of Hera I, and it has six columns across the front and fourteen along the sides (6x14).  It belongs to a transitional phase between the archaic and the classic Doric order and incorporates subtle architectural refinements peculiar to the classic Doric order.  For example, the base on which the columns rest is not completely horizontal, but humps up slightly in the middle along the sides to offset the illusion of sagging. The Temple of Hera II in Paestum is modeled closely after the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, foreshadowing the most celebrated classic Greek temple, the Parthenon in Athens.

 * Roman ruins. In between the Athena Temple in the northern part of Paestum archaeological site and the Hera Temples in the southern part are many Roman ruins, including an amphitheater, house wall ruins, and Via Sacra, the main street of the ancient settlement.  The Roman Forum was the ancient center of town.  As with the Greek settlement, much of the ancient Roman settlement have yet to be excavated.

 * Buffalo farms are famous for their mozzarella cheese. Buffalo mozzarella from Campania bears the "Mozzarella di Bufala Campana" trademark.
 * Buffalo farms are famous for their mozzarella cheese. Buffalo mozzarella from Campania bears the "Mozzarella di Bufala Campana" trademark.

Do

 * After visiting the antiquities, relax at beach.

Buy

 * All the souvenirs you forgot to buy anywhere else in Italy, and they are even cheaper than elsewhere.
 * Small fake jumping athlete (from the grave frescos).

Eat
Around the museum are plenty of Italian restaurants serving the standard food. Try the buffalo mozzarella cheese. It is enjoyed with calzone, vegetable, salad, on pizza, on grilled bread, with tomatoes, or by itself accompanied by olive oil.

Sleep

 * The main international hotel chains have their blocks at the beach.
 * There is a agricultural farm that rents out beds run by a Belgian.
 * The main international hotel chains have their blocks at the beach.
 * There is a agricultural farm that rents out beds run by a Belgian.
 * The main international hotel chains have their blocks at the beach.
 * There is a agricultural farm that rents out beds run by a Belgian.

Go next

 * Train to north or south only; 30 minutes north to Salerno; 1.5 hours north to Naples.
 * In summer ferries to Amalfi Coast and Naples.

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Pag

Pag is an island in Kvarner rerion of Croatia with a surface area of 284.56 km2. The island is a popular destination among the tourists who are looking for beautiful sandy beaches.

Towns and villages

 * – one of the major town on the island
 * – another town on the island
 * – typical fishermen's village and small harbour
 * – village

Get in
A 300 m - long bridge connects the southern part of the island to the mainland. The Prizna - Žigljen ferry connects the northern part of the island to the mainland.

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Pag (town)

Pag is a town on the island of the same name in Dalmatia.

Eat
Eat the delicious Pag lamb. The lambs of the island of Pag eat a diet of sage, rosemary and lavender and, as a result, the taste is mild and flavorful.

The island is also famous for its Pag cheese.

Sleep

 * Hotel Tony is a about a 10-minute drive from the center of the City of Pag. It is a clean, friendly hotel with an excellent restaurant. Make sure to have a shot of the house schnapps if you go there.

Go next

 * Novalja

Île de Pag

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Pagadian

Pagadian City, known as the "Little Hong Kong of the South" for its mountainous terrain, is the capital of the province of Zamboanga del Sur and the regional center of the Zamboanga Peninsula.

Understand
This city has a fishing industry. The bus terminal is accessed easily and finding the right bus is easy.

Talk
Cebuano/Bisaya and English are the languages spoken in Pagadian City and the Province of Zamboanga del Sur.

By bus
Pagadian can be reached from neighboring cities such as Dipolog, Ipil, Zamboanga, Ozamiz, Iligan and Cagayan de Oro by Rural Transit buses.

By car
Pagadian is along Asian Highway 26, and is a 6-hour drive from either Zamboanga City or Cagayan de Oro.

Get around
Most local transportation within Pagadian is on tricycle. Pagadian tricycles are distinctive for having sidecars with an exaggerated height designed for the city's hilly terrain, though as of 2022, gasoline or CNG-powered Bajaj auto rickshaws are increasingly displacing them. You can get a tricycle from the airport for.

Eat
Searching for good food at an affordable price is easy in Pagadian. Here's the list of budget friendly diners: 1. Kamayan sa Pagadian (Chicken Ati-atihan) is good for chicken addict. 2. Penong's 3. Zambo Sabor 4. JB's Inato Grill 5. Fast food chains including Jollibee main which is located at the heart of the city. Gaisano Capital is also the place where you can find a lot of fast food stores. Food courts in malls are also a good choice (Peoples Plaza & Best Emporium). 6. Night Market with many BBQ choices is located near Plaza Luz.

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Page

Page is a city of 7,600 people (2018) in northern Arizona. The city is best known for its two main attractions, Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell.

By plane
Page Municipal Airport (PGA) has non-stop service on Contour Airlines from Las Vegas Harry Reid Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Grand Canyon Airlines has charter flights to Grand Canyon.

By car
The main road into town is US Route 89, which is predominantly north-south. US Route 89 heads south towards Flagstaff and bends northwest towards Kanab, Utah. Arizona State Route 98 comes from the southeast into the city and terminates within the city.

See

 * Lake Powell is a destination "hot-spot" with its breathtaking scenery and welcoming environment. The lake caters to every traveler with secluded spots for relaxation and camping and deeper waters for boating, tubing, and jet-skiing. Lake Powell is also a gateway to many world-famous attractions such as Rainbow Bridge in Utah.

Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park
Antelope Canyon is a "slot canyon", a narrow chasm in erosions in sandstone. Years of water and sand have rounded the edges to form curves and flowing shapes in the rock. Photographers love the beauty and unique shapes and lighting conditions of the canyons. Flash flooding still occurs in the canyon and may, at times, result in up to several months of closing. Since 1997 the area has been accessible only by permit as it is now a Navajo Tribal Park.

 * Entrance station hours, Coppermine Rd. (Navajo Route 20). Summer (March-Oct) 8AM-5PM. Station is closed Nov - Feb, but Lower and Upper Antelope Canyon are both open. Office Hours M-F 8AM-5PM. Entry fees: adults $8; under 8: free. No camping is allowed in the park. Access is by guided tour only.

The Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend is the name for a horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River near the town of Page. The bend is locally known as "King Bend." It is slightly downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, about four miles or 6 km south of Page. Accessible via a ¾-mile (1.2 km) hike from U.S. Route 89, it can be viewed from the steep cliff above. According to Google terrain maps, the overlook is above sea level and the Colorado River is at  above sea level making it a breathtaking  drop.

Glen Canyon Dam
Glen Canyon Dam is the second highest dam in the country, at. The visitor's center, with several exhibits and interesting views, is right off of road right next to the bridge over the river. There is a guided tour of the dam, unlike most other dams. You enter the tour by descending to the top of the dam. You then descend through the dam and see the Colorado River and finally the generator room.

Do

 * Colorado River Raft Float - from Glen Canyon Dam to Lees Ferry. A 3-hour or so float offered by Colorado River Discovery.
 * Boat tours of Lake Powell
 * Kayak rentals available for Lake Powell
 * Photography

Eat

 * El Tapatio, Lake Powell Blvd. Very good Mexican restaurant with outdoor patio.
 * El Tapatio, Lake Powell Blvd. Very good Mexican restaurant with outdoor patio.
 * El Tapatio, Lake Powell Blvd. Very good Mexican restaurant with outdoor patio.
 * El Tapatio, Lake Powell Blvd. Very good Mexican restaurant with outdoor patio.
 * El Tapatio, Lake Powell Blvd. Very good Mexican restaurant with outdoor patio.

Drink
There is an abundance of bars and drinking places in Page, mostly along South Lake Powell Blvd. Here are a few and their specialties.

Connect

 * Page Public Library has free WiFi available in an excellent facility and a great setting. Pick up logon specifics at the main desk.  Located at 479 South Lake Powell Blvd.

Stay safe
Although the canyons are beautiful, they can sometimes be dangerous. In 1997 a flash flood swept into Lower Antelope Canyon and killed 12 hikers.

Go next
Nearby places:

 * Lees Ferry and Lonely Dell Ranch (west) - a historic crossing-place of the Colorado, about an hour from Page on ALT US Route 89 (US 89A). Hike up the Paria River Valley, fish in the Colorado River, look for condors from the Navajo Bridge, and stay at a nice campground overlooking the river.
 * Vermilion Cliffs National Monument (west) - along the way to the North Rim.
 * Grand Canyon National Park - North Rim (west) - with cooler temperatures and less people than the South Rim.

Further afield, more than 3-hour drive:

 * Grand Canyon National Park - East Rim, South Rim (south).
 * Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (north, in Utah).
 * Zion National Park (west then north, in Utah).
 * Monument Valley (east, towards Four Corners).
 * Sunset Crater National Monument (south on US 89, then east on Fire Road 545).

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Pago Pago

Pago Pago is the capital city of American Samoa. In the Samoan language it is pronounced "Pahngo-Pahngo".

Understand
The Pago Pago metropolitan area has several villages strung together along Pago Pago Harbor. The villages are: Utulei, Fagatogo, Malaloa, Pago Pago, Satala and Atu'u. Fagatogo is the downtown area, referred to as "town", and is home to the legislature, while the executive seat is in Utulei. Also in Fagatogo are the police department, the Port of Pago Pago, and many shops and hotels.

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Pagosa Springs

Pagosa Springs is a town of 2,100 people (2019) in Southwestern Colorado along the San Juan River. It is most famous for its natural hot springs. There are also many opportunities for recreational activities nearby, such as the Wolf Creek Ski Area.

Get in
Pagosa Springs Airport (Stevens Field) is a full service general aviation airport that accommodates charter and private aircraft. For services at Stevens Field contact FBO operator Avjet Corp. at +1 970-731-2127 or StevensFieldAirport

The nearest commercial airport to Pagosa Springs is the Durango/La Plata County Airport near Durango, which offers commuter air service to the major airports at Dallas Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Salt Lake City.

Durango is about 60 miles west of Pagosa Springs on US Highway 160. From the east, US-160 connects Pagosa Springs to Alamosa via the Wolf Creek Pass. The scenery is spectacular, but take care as the road receives heavy snowfall and is often closed during the winter. To the south, US-84 crosses over the state line to Chama, New Mexico and beyond that Santa Fe.

Get around
The central part of Pagosa Springs, where the hot springs are, is small and easily walkable. However the outer parts of town are growing quickly, especially the western part where there's plenty of new residences and big box stores. For those areas, a car is needed, but locals are friendly to hitchhikers going uptown and downtown. The Mountain Express Bus travels all over town.

Do

 * Nordic (cross-country) skiing is also available in many locations around Pagosa Springs, taking advantage of the same profusion of snow that makes Wolf Creek attractive for downhill. The Pagosa Springs Nordic ski club grooms trails in several of these areas and keeps an on-line record of what areas have been groomed recently, along with trail maps, directions, etc. Most, but not all, trails are in locales freely available to the public. Note that many backcountry, off-the-beaten-path Nordic areas involve significant avalanche hazard.
 * Nordic (cross-country) skiing is also available in many locations around Pagosa Springs, taking advantage of the same profusion of snow that makes Wolf Creek attractive for downhill. The Pagosa Springs Nordic ski club grooms trails in several of these areas and keeps an on-line record of what areas have been groomed recently, along with trail maps, directions, etc. Most, but not all, trails are in locales freely available to the public. Note that many backcountry, off-the-beaten-path Nordic areas involve significant avalanche hazard.

Drink

 * Pagosa Bar, 460 Pagosa St.,laid back historic bar.
 * Riff Raff Brewery,274 Pagosa St. local brews and bar food.
 * Pagosa Brewing and Grille, 118 N Pagosa Blvd.

Go next
Highway 160 North to Alamosa, CO and Great Sand Dunes National Park can be treacherous during all seasons as you drive through Wolf Creek Pass. Many people die each year when driving through the steep grades and tight switchbacks. Be especially careful when driving during the winter.

Highway 160 West towards Durango, Silverton, and Mesa Verde National Park is safe, but be extremely wary of wildlife at night and icy roads in winter. There is no cellular service from Aspen Springs to Bayfield (30 mi).

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Pagsanjan

Pagsanjan is a town in Laguna province in the Philippines.

Understand
Pagsanjan (pronounced "pag-san-HAN") is on a river of the same name.

Get in
You can take a bus from the Buendia bus terminal in Manila to Santa Cruz. It takes about 2-3 hours, depending on traffic. The buses leave very frequently, and the bus fare was ₱140 as of January 2009. A cab driver in Manila should be able to direct you to the correct bus terminal. The last bus returning from Santa Cruz to Manila leaves at 7PM.

Once you arrive in Santa Cruz, you can take a jeepney to Pagsanjan for ₱10 per person (as of March 2008).

Take the jeepney to the tourism office -- they will direct you to the river and find you a boatman.

Alternatively, you can take a motorized tricycle direct from the bus terminal to the boating station for ₱20 per person (as of January 2009), saving the walk from the tourism office to the falls. You can now buy tickets directly at the boat stations.

Do
The trip up-river to the falls is the main attraction here. There is a standard fare for a boat ride, regulated by the tourism office. It is ₱800 per person plus ₱100 compulsory insurance, as of January 2009. At the end of March 2009, the price is due to increase to ₱1000 plus insurance. Tipping is optional, but a small tip for each boatman (there are two per boat) is expected.

Recommended outfitters:

 * Pagsanjan Falls Tour : This package includes round trip A/C van transfer from Manila, round trip boat ride for shooting the rapids, raft ride to fully experience Pagsanjan Falls (aka Magdapio Falls), refreshments on board, lunch at resort, free use of shower facilities in the resort. For more information email [mailto:tripinas@gmail.com tripinas@gmail.com].
 * Pagsanjan Floating Station and Restaurant. A package (including transportation from Manila) can be booked through AVA Sightseers, +63 917-648-8382. Ask for Alex or Angel. If you wish you also can have a dinner on the river (included in one of the packages).

Buy
The newly opened BDO (Banco De Oro) has an ATM and accepts major cards. Traveler's checks might be accepted at the PNB, but expect a long wait and you'll need a photocopy of your main passport page.

Eat
Half-way through the boat ride, there is a stop where you can buy food on the river. Chicken, eggplant, rice, beer, buko juice, and drinks are for sale.

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Pagudpud

Pagudpud is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. It's approximately 560 km and 10 hours by land from Manila.

By plane
You can fly into Laoag, and then take a two-hour bus ride into Pagudpud.

Go next

 * Tuguegarao
 * Laoag
 * If you're interested in modern wind energy, the huge windmill parks of Bangui and Burgos can be a good stop. On the rugged coast of Burgos, there's also the Kapurpurawan Rock Formation.
 * Bacarra is known for its Sinking Bell Tower. This Pisa-like leaning structure is part of the Bacarra Church, a National Historical Landmark. The Museo de Bacarra is of interest as well.

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Pahalgam

Pahalgam is a city in the Kashmir Valley. It's a small place of 2-3 km, but you can spend a week there without getting bored.

By plane
A taxi from Srinagar Airport or town centre to Pahalgam should be ₹2,200 and is a 2½-hour trip one way. From Jammu, the journey takes 8 hours.

By train
The closest railway service is to the Jammu station. See the Hire Taxi and Bus sections below for information about travelling from Jammu to Pahalgam.

By hired taxi
These rates vary from season to season with extreme rates in peak season (Mid-April to June). For those without any budget constraints, another option is to hire a personal taxi from Jammu bus stand to Pahalgam for ₹7500 (March 2016). A hired SUV taxi from Anantnag to Pahalgam costs ₹600-700 (March 2016).

By bus
Buses also ply the route from Jammu bus stand to Pahalgam, but they are very uncomfortable and take more time (12-14 hours). The rates are around ₹400-600.

Get around
Getting around Pahalgam is done mostly by walking, taxi and ponies. Ponies are available at officially published rates everywhere - Main market, Laripora, Aru, etc. Aru can be reached by taxi for an onward trek to Lidderwat, Kolohoi Glaciers, etc.

See
Three main sites in Pahalgam are: Chandanwari, Betaab Valley (so called because the Bollywood movie "Betaab" was shot there) and Aru valley. You can only take local taxis – Sumo, Tavera or similar 7-seater car – as taxis from Srinagar or Jammu are not allowed to take you sightseeing here. It will cost you about ₹1500, as there is no bargaining.

Do

 * Amarnath Yatra The holy pilgrimage to the Shiva Lingam can be done during a two-month period that starts in June or July (dates vary each year). The pilgrimage starts in Pahalgam and takes 3 days. Pilgrims take a taxi 16 km to Chandiwari then they walk or take a pony to the cave and back which takes at least 2 days with an overnight stay in either Shishnag or Panchtarni.  It is a trip not for the faint hearted as it is quite arduous though the faithful in their devotion to Shiva push on regardless and always make it.
 * Pahalgam offers lots of treks: Aru Valley, Kohli Glacier, Tarsar Lake, Chandiwari and Leh. The road to Ladakh is now open after winter so jeep safaris and camping trips to Leh, Pahalgam offers Fishing.
 * Go for a pony ride from the city centre to Kashmir Valley, Dabian and Baisaran where you can even have a picnic. Make sure to carry food and water along with you. Pony rides cost ₹500 or less (depending on your bargaining) in off-season (Feb-Mar) and can even go as high as ₹1500 in peak season (May-July). Baisaran is also called 'Mini Switzerland' by the locals and is well worth the ride. Chandanwari is a glacier and the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra. Aru valley is also a scenic spot.
 * Shooting the rapids - Pahalgam offers white water rafting trips down the Lidder River. It is a beautiful trip winding down the Lidder River through the natural forests and down the exhilarating rapids.

Buy
Pahalgam has many shops offering all things from Kashmir like, shawls, carpets, clothing with the unique chain-stitch embroidery and farens (long woollen ponchos unique to Kashmir). There are also two banks with ATMs for withdrawing cash.

Eat
Pahalgam has many restaurants, dhabas and coffee shops and all the hotels and guest houses have their own restaurants.

 * Dana Pani is a vegetarian restaurant serving delicious North Indian food at cheap rates (₹100-150 pp in off season, ₹50 for a Masala Dosa). Fixed meals come at ₹75.
 * Nathu Rasoi is a budget restaurant (dhaba) specialising in North Indian food. It is highly recommended by the locals, although it opens only during the peak season.
 * Punjabi Rasoi' is next to the Nathu Rasoi.

Drink
One can drink special Kashmiri tea, nun chai and konge kehwa saffron tea. Around the place, there are many shops and hotels from which water, cold-drinks and juices can be bought.

Sleep
Aru is a great place to stay in - in the lap of nature. Options for stays there are rather limited though.

 * Beach Resort Pahalgam, Nice clean place. Garden at riverbank and central located opposite to golf course in parallel side road of the main street next to Hotel Lidder Palace. (The latter is findable in google maps.) No Wi-Fi. Double rooms with attached bathroom from ₹300.
 * Freedom Palace, If you don`t like to stay in the busy and crowded town and don`t mind a 20-minute walk, consider this place. Beautiful location in the forest. The basic rooms cost ₹300. Baba Bashir, the owner is super nice and helpful. When you come by RTC Bus from Srinagar, he will most likely be at the Bus Stand; otherwise call him: 9419727384 or ask about Baba Bashir; everyone knows him in town.
 * Hotel Heevan, good one with an excellent location. Great ambience, courteous staff.
 * Hotel Noor Mahal, Close to Main Market-Tourist Office, Pahalgam. Tel. 094149532530, 09906886742, +91 1936-210612. Fax. +91 1936-243227. Very clean and comfortable rooms available at ₹350-400 (Feb-Mar) and ₹1000-2000 (May-June).
 * Hotel Pahalgam, A heritage hotel with breathtaking views of the Lidder. Quite possibly the best hotel in Pahalgam: The food and hospitality are exemplary, and it has hosted several celebrities and movie stars.
 * JKTDC Huts - JKTDC Huts have a great location in terms of view and greenery. Ponies are readily available at gates as they have been restricted from entering the premises.
 * Hotel Pahalgam, A heritage hotel with breathtaking views of the Lidder. Quite possibly the best hotel in Pahalgam: The food and hospitality are exemplary, and it has hosted several celebrities and movie stars.
 * JKTDC Huts - JKTDC Huts have a great location in terms of view and greenery. Ponies are readily available at gates as they have been restricted from entering the premises.
 * JKTDC Huts - JKTDC Huts have a great location in terms of view and greenery. Ponies are readily available at gates as they have been restricted from entering the premises.

Stay safe
If you are visiting in June and July the use of sunscreen is recommended, especially if your skin is somewhat fair.

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Pahang

Pahang is the third largest state in area in Malaysia and largest in Peninsular Malaysia. It is considered an East Coast state and has a long coast, including including Tioman island, the largest on the East Coast, but it also goes inland quite a ways and includes much of Taman Negara, Peninsular Malaysia's famous rainforest park, and also the Cameron Highlands and Genting Highlands, which are closer to the Straits of Malacca than to the South China Sea. With its varied terrain and a diverse population, Pahang is an interesting state to visit.

Cities

 * — the state capital, a popular seaside resort with long stretches of sand
 * — the royal town, 45 km south of Kuantan

Other destinations

 * — located about 2 hours from Temerloh; can go by boats or by driving
 * — the lake that famous with Dragon
 * — Malaysia's premier hill resort and site of vast tea plantations
 * — most popular beach in Pahang and regular backpacker stopover
 * — colonial summer getaway
 * — Malaysia's playground and the site of its only legal casino
 * — A mountainside of dramatic peaks, valleys and ravines, laced together with picturesque streams and waterfalls
 * — it is just about 10 minutes passing through Jalan Beserah, closer than Balok
 * — Malaysia's oldest national park
 * — located about 5 kilometers from Kuantan City by using Jalan Telok Sisek
 * — once nominated as the most beautiful island in the world

Understand
Pahang is the largest state by area in Peninsular Malaysia, the state with the longest river in Peninsular Malaysia (not surprisingly called the Pahang River), and by far the most ethnically diverse state on the East Coast, with a large Malay majority but quite a substantial Chinese presence in cities, towns and some rural areas, some Indians, and the largest number of Orang Asli (aboriginal people) in any state on the peninsula. It is also the state of Gunung Tahan, the 7th highest peak in the country and the highest on the peninsula, which is within Taman Negara, Malay for "National Park." Taman Negara contains some of the world's oldest virgin tropical rainforest.

Get in
Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport

Do
Madu kelulut Pak Ya- Visit a local stingless bee honey farm located at Beserah, Kuantan where visitor can have a closer look and taste the unique stingless bee honey.

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Pahoa

Pahoa is a small town in Puna district on the southeast side of Big Island between Hilo and Volcanoes National Park.

See
During 2016 to the last months of 2017, it was possible to see the lava flowing into the ocean in the Kalapana area. Later in 2017, the lava flow shifted to surface areas in and around the border with Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the Puʻu ʻŌʻō vent on its East Rift Zone. It is possible to hike or bike from near Kalapana to an area were lava might be seen. At the entrance to the cinder and gravel road that leads to the lava flow zone, there are many bicycle rental vendors offering mountain bikes and battery assisted bikes. Shop around for the best deal.) Before heading out to find the lava flow, check with the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park hot line or the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory for eruption location updates. Fumes and clouds of noxious gases can be dangerous and sometimes deadly. The county has signs up and marked paths for tourists.  Bring water and good shoes.

 * Many black sand beaches formed by volcanic sand are in the area, the most well-known in Puna being Kehena Beach. Because the sand is black, it gets really hot where it's dry and beach sandals are recommended on sunny days.
 * Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Stay safe
Puna can be considered the Big Island's "ghetto." Unemployment and poverty are widespread, and crime and drugs are major problems. The combination of poverty, drugs and people with something to hide can make parts of Puna seem unfriendly. This area sees very few tourists, so respect the locals and try not to stand out too much.

Go next

 * Volcano Village

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Pahrump

Pahrump is a unincorporated town in Southern Nevada about 60 miles (100 km) west of Las Vegas, near the Nevada-California border. It is a commuter town for Las Vegas. Its population in 2019 was 29,000, and it is the tenth largest city in Nevada.

History
Pahrump was first inhabited by the Southern Paiute. It was slowly inhabited by European settlers in the late 19th century. They reportedly chose the name for Pahrump after the original Southern Paiute name Pah-Rimpi, or "Water Rock," so named because of the abundant artesian wells in the valley. Because of the artesian wells, the new inhabitants of Pahrump Valley began large ranch-style holdings, mostly over 1,000 acres (4 km²) in size. On the ranches, alfalfa and cotton were grown, and livestock were raised.

Since the late 1970s, Pahrump has had steady growth, increasing from about 2,000 residents in 1980 to 22,000 in 2017. Pahrump is an archetypal example of an exurb. Almost all significant agriculture has ended in the valley, and the surface aquifers have been drained over the years.

Climate
Summers in Pahrump are generally hot and dry, with occasional pushes of monsoonal moisture beginning in early July. Being at a similar elevation to Las Vegas, daytime highs in summer average within a few degrees of Las Vegas. Record highs are similar between the two cities as well. A typical day during June through August brings temperatures around, and occasionally. Nighttime temperatures, however, are noticeably cooler. This is due to the lack of an urban heat island in Pahrump, allowing for intense radiative cooling after sundown. As a result, summer nights are pleasantly warm, bottoming out in the mid-60s or 70s (F). Pahrump's location in a valley leads to large diurnal temperature ranges, typically but occasionally. By late August and early September, the sweltering summer heat noticeably tempers down. September is the gateway to fall, which brings very pleasant weather. October highs are generally 80 °F and nighttime temperatures in the 50s.

Like other locations in the Mojave desert, winters are typically mild, with occasional pushes of cold air from the north. Daytime highs average from the mid-50s and 60s, but low temperatures hover around freezing for most nights between December to February. Spring brings pleasantly warm temperatures and cool evenings. Like other locations in the Mojave desert, this is the windiest time of year. Snowfall is rare in Pahrump, but there is generally at least one snow day per year.

By car
From Las Vegas head west to Nevada State Route 160, known as Blue Diamond Road within the Las Vegas area, with the remainder referred to as the Pahrump Valley Highway.

By bus
Greyhound has a daily bus service from Los Angeles, taking just over eight hours.

By plane
The nearest airport with regularly scheduled flights is in Las Vegas, Harry Reid International Airport, approximately (about an hour drive) east of Pahrump.

A private airport, Calvada Meadows Airport, also serves Pahrump, however, aircraft must request permission before landing at this small airport.

Get around
Pahrump Valley Transportation is the only public transportation in Pahrump. It runs by appointment, and offers transport to some destinations in Las Vegas. Pahrump has taxi service operating 24 hours a day.

See
There are several parks, wineries, at least one museum, and a community pool. Events throughout the year are held in the town parks, including free movies in the park, Pow Wows, craft fairs and seasonal festivals.

Do

Gambling
Opportunities to gamble are plentiful in Pahrump. It is state law that all gamblers must be at least 21 years of age. Even if you are at least 21 years old, you are required to bring to the casino a valid ID that shows your current age or complete date of birth (e.g. driver's license, passport) as proof of your age. Photocopies of valid IDs are usually not considered valid. In-house security makes rounds of inspections to check compliance. If you are under age or without a valid ID to prove your age and found in the gambling premises, hotel staff will ask you to leave, and could ask the metro police to issue you a citation. Moreover, underage gamblers cannot collect any jackpot; such bets are void and the casino will at best return your wager before asking you to leave the premises. There is a curfew for anyone under the age of 18 and police are comfortable transporting violators to a juvenile center.

Sleep
Pahrump has hotel-casinos, hotels and RV parks to accommodate most travelers.

Go next

 * Las Vegas
 * Death Valley National Park

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Pai

Pai (ปาย) is a small town (pop. 3,000) in Mae Hong Son Province, Northern Thailand. It is a major stop on the Mae Hong Son Loop, which takes Rte 1095 from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son, then Rte 108 back to Chiang Mai. The city is named after the Pai River.

Understand

Set in a large picturesque valley north of Chiang Mai, Pai is tourism-oriented, offering a relaxed atmosphere with a vibrant tourist and backpacker scene. The town's permanent residents are a seemingly harmonious mix of common Thai folk, a significant minority of whom follow the Islamic religion, with an admixture of Western hippies, Thai rastas and in the cool season, affluent Thais from Bangkok thrown in, which gives the place a unique vibe which may be appealing to some and off-putting to others. Pai is now sometimes referred to as the "Khao San Road of the North".

A sudden boom in guest house and bar construction from 2006 onwards has resulted in a great deal of spare capacity in the off-season. There has been a large increase in Thai people visiting after Pai was featured in a romantic Thai film, Pai in Love. It can be hard to find a room during the busy season (Oct-Feb). There are now around 350 guesthouses and hotels in Pai, and the city centre has transformed into a tourist warren of Western-style restaurants, souvenir shops, live music venues, tattoo parlours, and bars that cater largely to the now significant influx of tourists and package tours. Since the early 2010s, there has been a large influx of mainland Chinese tourists and they now sometimes outnumber the western backpackers in Pai. The legalisation of cannabis in 2022 has led to a profusion of shops selling weed and the pungent smell of marijuana pervades the main walking street.

While the growth of Pai has been rapid and more or less every farm in the valley seems to rent bungalows, development so far has been largely tasteful and the town remains relatively serene during low season. That said, be prepared for large crowds of tourists and even traffic jams during the higher seasons.

By road
Rte 1095 which connects Pai with Mae Hong Son (50 km as the crow flies, but approximately 110 km by road) and Chiang Mai (135 km) is a very scenic route through the mountains which takes several hours. It's a steep and winding drive, with lots of curves, so take a plastic bag and some motion sickness pills if you need them. Police report that an average of two accidents a day happen on the Chiang Mai-Pai road, and more in the rainy season.

By motorcycle
Rte 1095 isn't as bad as people make it out to be. There isn't much traffic and you can hear the cars and trucks coming. The downside is the road is crappy, but not uniformly so. But because you never know what lies around the next bend, you're forced to drive conservatively. If you're a little adventurous, rent a motorcycle in Chiang Mai and make the ride up to Pai. You can stop at the waterfalls and small towns along the way, and you'll really enjoy the trip, as opposed to being motion sick in a bus for hours, and being forced to stop at the driver's friends restaurants. Make sure to take some warmer clothing on your bike, as it tends to get a bit chilly in the higher portions of the ride. As a novice rider, expect the trip to take around 5 or 6 hours, including stops at sites and restaurants along the way. aYa Service offers one way rentals from Chiang Mai to Pai (or vice versa) with free luggage delivery for 300 baht (Sep 2017) depending on the motorbike. They will keep your passport and send it along with any baggage to aYa in Pai.

Get around
Pai town centre is compact and best explored on foot. But the greater Pai area is sprawling. For exploring further afield, bicycles (40-100 baht/day) and motorbikes (from as little as 100 baht/day) can be rented from many agents along the main street. As the roads around Pai are steep and obtaining a decent mountain bike with fully functioning gears is surprisingly difficult, a motorbike is definitely the better option if you can ride one. aYa Service in the town centre rents motorbikes for 100 baht and a 100 baht helmet deposit, plus 40 baht for damage insurance, 40 baht for theft insurance (passport taken as deposit). You'll want a motorbike if you're planning on staying in some of the outlying bungalows in the valley around the town.

Motorbike and 4WD taxis are also readily available.

Suggestions in guidebooks that Chinese Village (Ban Santichon, 50 minutes walk) and Lisu Village (Ban Sai Ngam, 4 hours walk) might be reached on foot are optimistic.

See
The town itself has no special sights; most people come simply for the relaxed atmosphere. Nearby attractions include hot springs and waterfalls, villages and a hilltop temple.

Events
Poi Sang Long is a famous Buddhist ordination of children festival, especially in Mae Hong Son. Thai Yai cultural dance show can be seen at the temple fair in the evening.

Waterfalls
Knowing the word waterfall in Thai language can be helpfull when following directions: น้ำตก / namtok.

Do
Renting a bicycle or motorbike and riding around the countryside seems to be the most popular activity. You can easily create an itinerary to include visits to the nearby waterfalls and hill tribe villages. Potential day trips include the Tham Lod Bat Cave 55 km away in Pangmapha, best visited when the bats emerge just before sunset.

Pai is also a major starting point for organized trekking tours which are offered by every guest house and travel agent.

Go off-road through the mountains of Pai on an off-road motorbike tour. Here there are better off-road possibilities and better prices than in Chiang Mai. Ask your guest house where to book.

Buy
Pai's burgeoning tourist industry has resulted in a range of cutesy hippie-influenced souvenirs sold in shops throughout the village.

Some of the hill tribe members sell handicrafts in the local market, although what's on offer here pales in comparison to the range available in Chiang Mai.

Pai has an abundance of bookshops, some of which carry harder to find titles. Many are along the bus stop road, past aYa Services.

Eat
For such a small town, there are an astonishing number of restaurants, most of them catering for needs and tastes of foreign travellers but also including a wide range of Thai regional cuisine. In the evenings, various stalls open at the main street with different offerings at different days.

Drink
There are many bars selling beer and cocktails, especially along the main street that leads to the Chiang Mai bus stop. There's a wide choice of live music, typically involving Thai bands playing their way through reggae classics. There are also many tea and coffee shops, including herbal brews. Late night venues are found clustered on the fringes of town, across the bridge on the eastern fringe and on the road to Chiang Mai on the west

Sleep
There's an abundance of guest houses in Pai, most of them in the budget range (a bungalow goes for around 150-500 baht depending on amenities included and the season). Mid-range options are available and there are now even luxury hotels.

At the bus station there is a map of Pai. Get this as it will show you the location of most of the guest houses (>100 places). There is also a discount for motorbike rental.

If your accommodation is far away from the two main streets of bars, be careful if walking alone of the packs of dogs that roam the empty streets at night. They do get territorial and intimidating, so if you come across them then remember to keep a safe distance away and make noise to scare them away.

For accommodation with lots of character try out a bamboo hut on the river. Head east from the bus station and either take the first left or continue straight. Either way you'll reach a bamboo bridge. Across the bridge you'll find plenty of cheap accommodation (about 200-400 baht per night).

Budget

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Connect
Pai has several Internet cafés, most on Ratchadamnoen Rd and Rangthiyanon Rd. They are a uniform 30 baht/hour for ADSL. There are some places with free Internet for customers of food and drink. There is also one place that accepts donations for use of a wireless connection.

Phone operators TOT, AIS, Truemove and dtac offer 4G coverage in and around Pai, AIS also 5G.

Go next

 * Chiang Mai - Thailand's second largest city and a hub of the north of the country
 * Mae Hong Son - Town with a picturesque lake surrounded by wats, that has given the name to the Mae Hong Son Loop (which also includes Pai)
 * Pangmapha - Natural caves and interesting hill tribe villages, less touristy than Pai

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Paia

Paia is a town on Maui's north shore. With much less concrete, no resorts and a number of beaches known for their huge waves, it has a different look and feel than the resort towns to the west and south.

Get in
The main road in and out of town is the Hana Highway (Highway 36). If coming from the airport in Kahului, head east on the Hana Highway and follow it for about 7-8 miles (11-13 km).

Get around
The center of town is the one stop light at the intersection of the Hana Highway and Baldwin Avenue. Most of the shops and restaurants are within walking distance from here.

See
If you're not up for the swimming and surfing, just hanging out at the nearby beaches and watching the locals is good entertainment.

Do
Many of the activities around Paia involve water and gear so if you need lessons or equipment, there are a number of shops in town that will do either or both. Waves tend to be biggest in the winter when the storm track is to the north of Maui.

 * Swim at one of the nearby beaches. In winter, Baldwin Beach Park is usually the best spot to find some quieter waves.
 * Go surfing. Ho'okipa has strong currents, coral and big waves in winter, so it should be considered expert only.
 * Go windsurfing.

Sleep
Accommodation in Paia is mostly cottages, B&Bs and guesthouses. In order to book, you will need to work through a local rental agent or contact the owners directly. Rates tend to be a bit cheaper than the more built-up resort areas (although not always).

Go next
Paia is well positioned if you want to go anywhere in Maui. Options include:

 * Head east along the scenic Hana Highway to Hana. The distance is just over 40 miles, but allow yourself at least two hours each way.
 * Head west along the Hana Highway to Kahului and Wailuku, and further afield to Lahaina where you can see the old whaling town or catch a snorkeling / whale watching / sunset cruise.
 * Head south along the Haleakala Highway (Highway 37) to take in the hiking and views of Haleakala Crater at Haleakala National Park or enjoy the relaxed and slower pace of Maui's upcountry.

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Paignton

Paignton is a seaside town in the Torbay area of the English Riviera and South Devon region of Devon. The town, which has a history as a fishing village but is also on the railway line, is home to the well-known Paignton Zoo.

Understand

 * Visit Paignton tourist information

By bus
Stagecoach 12 – Newton Abbot, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.

By train
is on the terminus of the Riviera Line serving Exeter, Starcross, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Torre, Torquay and Paignton. It is also the terminus of the Manchester Piccadilly line to Paignton.

Eat
As Paignton is a seaside town, you can expect the usual takeaway establishments mainly fish & chip shops, Chinese & Cantonese & Indian cuisines.

Connect
As of Sept 2023, Paignton and its approach roads have 4G from O2 and Vodafone, and 5G from EE and Three.

Go next

 * Exeter – City known for its cathedral and university, also the county town of Devon.
 * Torquay – A town with 9 beaches and home of novelist Agatha Christie.
 * Brixham – A small fishing town.

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Paihia

Paihia is an historic town (population 1,800) in the Bay of Islands in the Northland region of the North Island of New Zealand. It has numerous sights and activities, and stunning views of the bay.

Understand
An early Christian missionary, Henry Williams, settled in Paihia in 1823 and built New Zealand's first church here. Adjacent Waitangi is where representatives of the English Crown and a number of Maori chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi on 6 February 1840. The estate is a must-see for anyone interested in New Zealand's history and culture.

Marsden Road is the main waterfront road. The commercial centre is around the junction of Marsden Road and Williams Road. The wharf from where most of the maritime activities depart is here. The Maritime Building next to the wharf houses two tour companies.

Several cruises that depart from Paihia are approved by the Department of Conservation to seek dolphins and whales in the wild. Some tours allow you to swim in the sheltered bay with common and bottlenose dolphins. Cruises may also see baleen whales, orca, seals, fish, penguins and other sea and bird life.

Get in
By bus

Several tourist coach companies offer daily sightseeing services from downtown Auckland including InterCity. These services take around 4 hours and may include rest stops and commentary on local history. Many packaged tours include the Bay of Islands in their North Island itinerary.

By plane

Air New Zealand flies to Kerikeri Airport from Auckland. Paihia is 20 minutes away by car or shuttle van.

By boat

Passenger ferries run hourly to and from Russell. The timetable varies by the seasons. There is also a vehicle ferry from Okiato to Opua (6km south of Paihia).

Get around
You can pretty much walk everywhere. Local taxis are available.

Do

 * Walk the track on the north side of the Waitangi River between the Treaty Grounds and Haruru Falls or join a guided kayak tour for an understanding of how mangrove forests fit into coastal ecology.
 * Swim at the long, sandy beach north of the wharf along the road to Waitangi.
 * Waitangi Golf Course. In a wonderful setting with majestic ocean views.
 * Swim at the long, sandy beach north of the wharf along the road to Waitangi.
 * Waitangi Golf Course. In a wonderful setting with majestic ocean views.

Cruises

 * Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands. Cream Trip - Day in the Bay ($119), a full day cruise around the Bay of Islands with a possible chance to swim with dolphins ($30 extra). Half-day Dolphin Eco Experience (8AM-noon; noon-3:50PM) - swim with dolphins ($99). Half-day Dolphin Cruise to the Hole in the Rock - dolphin viewing, not swimming ($95). Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach day tours ($119). Licensed by the Department of Conservation to seek dolphins and whales. Most cruises include a trip out the Hole in the Rock and the Cape Brett lighthouse and a portion of every ticket goes to dolphin research in the bay. Also marketed by awesomeNZ.com.

Eat

 * Ice Cream and Espresso kiosk. Cnr Marsden and Williams Road. Rush Munro 100% natural ice cream and selection of coffees and iced drinks. Gaze over the Bay and people-watch. Around $4.
 * Ice Cream and Espresso kiosk. Cnr Marsden and Williams Road. Rush Munro 100% natural ice cream and selection of coffees and iced drinks. Gaze over the Bay and people-watch. Around $4.

Drink
You can't go past the Pipi Patch and the Salty for a good old knees up! Plenty of traditional pubs and bars throughout town, including the Mako pub on the waterfront. There are plenty of places to buy take-away alcohol, but note that drinking in public in town is prohibited.

Stay safe
The police station is at 45 Williams Rd, opposite the long-stay car park. Phone: +64 9 402-7130 Fax: +64 9 402-6253.

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Pailin

Pailin Province is in the Cardamom and Elephant Mountains region of Cambodia. Within Cambodia Pailin is known for its natural resources, namely precious gems and timber.

Understand

Pailin Province contains the Palin city and the less populated Sala Krau district.

Historically a gem town, Pailin attracted immigrants from gem-rich Burma, which gives it a unique culture that is neither strictly traditional Khmer nor Burmese. Its history since 1975 is particularly dark, with the successful invasion by the Khmer Rouge in the 1980s. For most of the 1990s the area was a Khmer Rouge stronghold, resulting in exploitation of gems and hard woods, with the profits funding their guerrilla campaign. The town and its surrounding area today, has been stripped of any natural resources, including those that made it famous. Mine fields are a common sight, and like the rest of Cambodia, locals live in abject poverty.

In 2009, a new strain of malaria was discovered in Pailin province, immune to easy treatment.

By land
Pailin is 80 km from Battambang on Hwy 57. The highway was resurfaced in 2011, making for easy access, even during the wet season. Paramount Bus Company run a service from Battambang to Pailin (2 hr) costing US$4. This journey can also be done by taxi, costing a little more.

The border crossing at Phsar Prom (US$4 by motorbike taxi) is 18 km west of town on Hwy 57. This crossing is more scenic than the much busier and more stressful Aranyaprathet/Poipet crossing further north. Crossing here borders on enjoyable! Visas are issued at this border. It faces Ban Pakard in Thailand, from where there are connections to Chantaburi (~150 Thai baht, 1-2 hr), likely via Pong Nam Ron which is on Hwy 317. Buses and ATMs are on the left, just after getting your Thai stamp. The bus station is at the back of a parking lot, off the road a bit.

Get around
A small town, Pailin is easily covered on foot. Motodops will give a lift anywhere in town for about 1,000 riel and will drive to the Thai border (16 km by road) for about US$3-5.

Buy
There are at least two banks with ATMs: including Canadia.

Gems are the traditional produce of the region and there are many jewellers. However, it is rumoured that the gems now sold in Pailin are sourced somewhere else as local sources are almost depleted.

Eat
The market offers atmospheric dining.

Drink
As usual in provincial Cambodia, drinking beer at cafes and restaurants is as exciting as it gets.

Sleep

There are a couple of cheaper, drabber options at the top of the market.

Connect
There are at least two Internet cafes with good connections. From US$0.50/hr.

Go next

 * Samlot District is a remote district in the Cardamom mountains, south of Pailin, and a popular retirement spot for former Khmer Rouge soldiers. Besides beautiful waterfalls, rolling hills of monsoonal rainforest, there is nothing to see or do. It is mainly the feeling of being amongst the fallen Khmer Rouge movement which makes it so fascinating. The bus companies Paramount Angkor and 168 Phnom Penh Sorya Transportation both claim to connect Samlot town with Battambang, Siem Reap, Sisophon and Phnom Penh, but not Pailin. There is sufficient traffic to make hitch hiking viable. Off Hwy 57, the road is only paved for a few kilometres.

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Painted Monasteries

The Painted Monasteries are in Southern Bukovina, in northern Romania. Most of them have been nominated as UNESCO World Heritage sites and all lie in rural areas, surrounded by farms and a lovely countryside. Often (but not always) picturesque little villages lie next to them, established as people settled next to the road leading to the monasteries. Typically, they consist of nothing but farms and these hamlets have no center and no public transport. If you want to have a look around, an hour or so should easily be enough.

Get around
Unless you care to bike your way around, your best bet is probably to rent a car, as public transport is lacking in these areas. It will allow you to explore the different monasteries easily: in 1 or 2 days you will be able to enjoy every place properly. On the other hand, if you want to take your time and walk around enjoying the beautiful Romanian countryside, then you might consider spending more time there. Finding a place to sleep will not be a problem: lots of houses rent a room to tourists and, if you go to Gura Humorului or Suceava you can find good quality hotels for very reasonable prices. The Putna monastery offers on site accommodation.

See
Getting inside the monasteries will cost you 5 lei for each one. If you want to take pictures or videos inside themanastety walls, you are supposed to pay an extra 10 lei (Sep 2018). This does not permit you to photograph inside the churches, however.

Some of them are being renovated in the inside, but visiting is still possible and definitely worth it.

Dragomirna
The closest bigger city is Suceava. There is a bus connecting the monastery to the city, but it passes only twice a day, in the early morning (about 07:30) and late evening (about 21:00). It is better to use the taxi; tell the driver to use the taximetru set to 1.5 lei/km (the standard price there to go outside the city). In Suceava, you find taxis in the center; ask them to leave you their number and, if you are in the monastery, you can ask the nuns to call it again for the way back. The monastery is very beautiful, even if it is not painted outside like the others.

If you want you can remain to sleep at the monastery. They will give you a room in a small building next to the monastery; it will cost you 50 lei/night for a double room with private toilet. You can go to eat inside the monastery, they will offer you this choice if you decide to sleep there. You haven't many choices because there is no other place to eat around, but it's worth trying: the breakfast is 15 lei/person and the meal 20 lei/person, but most of what you'll eat is made with the local products by the nuns.

Humor Monastery
It is 6 km away from Gura Humorului. You could consider going there walking from there, it will take about 1½ hours. There is a maxitaxi leaving from the Best Western hotel to Humor and back very often, and it will cost you only 1 leu.

The monastery and its garden is very nice, it has a much better, tranquil atmosphere than Voroneț. Moreover, there is an old watchtower where you can climb up for sightseeing. If you have to choose between Humor and Voronet, definitely choose Humor.

Putna
Home to the tomb of Prince Stephen the Great, the Putna monastery is a prominent Orthodox pilgrimage destination today. In its glory days, shortly after its establishment by Stephen, it was a major centre for religion and arts in medieval Moldavia. Building started in 1466, right after Stephen's military victory over the Kilia citadel. In 1500, the monastery was consecrated in a ceremony for which the prince was present. The building you'll find today, however, was largely reconstructed between 1653 and 1662, and its architecture has many features from those times. Simple accommodation is offered on site, with choice between private double rooms or dorm beds. To make arrangements, you must either call or email ahead.

Sucevita
The monastery is surrounded by huge walls and towers, and is outside of the settlement. The paintings are very nice, and it has (unlike other monasteries) a small museum. Also, it has a computer with English language content telling everything about the monastery (including local stories not found in other travel guides).

Moldovița
Moldovița lies up in the mountains, approx. 30 min away from Sucevita. The monastery also has a nice garden filled with roses. However, it is smaller than the other monasteries.

Voroneț
There is no public transport going to Voroneț, so you have to take a taxi, rent a car or go around with a planned trip. A possibility to be considered is to go walking from Gura Humorului: the landscape is very nice and the street is about 4 km, so it will take about 1 hour to get there.

For entering the monastery, you may be asked to wear special clothes (no shorts or t-shirts are allowed); however, this kind of requirement does not exist in the other monasteries.

Go next

 * Wooden tserkvas of the Carpathian region, another set of interesting Christian architecture a few hundred kilometers north in southeastern Poland and western Ukraine

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Paintsville

Paintsville is a city in the Kentucky Appalachians. It's one of those eastern Kentucky towns that is feeling the effects of the downturn in the coal industry.

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Paipra

Paipra is a small village in Muvattupuzha Taluka of Ernakulam District of Kerala state, south India.

By bus
Paipra is at the centre of the triangle formed by the towns Muvattupuzha-Kothamangalam-Perumbavoor. From any of the towns, you get bus to reach here. Shalabham (a.k.a Shakadam), Pavithram, Indian etc are some famous vehicles throuh this way

Bike dude :- One among every 10 bikers in Muvattupuzha will be from Paipra

By plane
Kochi International Airport is located in Nedumbassery - approx 35 km from the town. There are flights to and from Colombo, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Sharjah, Jeddah, Muscat, Mumbai (Bombay), Chennai (Madras), Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore. Take a prepaid/normal taxi to Muvattupuzha.

By train
You can reach Muvattupuzha from other cities Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kozhikode (Calicut), Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai (Bombay), Delhi, Howrah by train to the nearby town Aluva or Kochi. There are two major Railway stations in Kochi (Ernakulam Town and Ernakulam Junction, locally known as North and South railway stations). The Indian Railways (http://www.indianrail.gov.in) serves Cochin with a number of train services connecting it to other parts of the state and the country. From Kochi in a little over an hour by bus or in mere 45 minutes by car you can reach Muvattupuzha.

Eat
Kappa, fish curry, etc. are traditional foods well worth trying.

Drink
Coconut drink is widely available in the village.

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Paisley

Paisley is a town in Renfrewshire, on Clydeside in the Central Belt of Scotland, with a population of 77,270 in 2020. It was a major centre for textiles, mass-producing "Paisley pattern" fabrics, though all the mills are long gone. The main reason to visit is its fine abbey, founded by the 6th-century monk St Mirren, or Mirin, who also gives his name to the town football club.

Understand
During the 18th and 19th centuries, weaving technology evolved from traditional human-powered looms to great machines in mills driven by waterwheels then later by steam. The parallel advance was in dyes, to make brightly-coloured threads to weave into patterns. Red dye was especially tricky to produce, so red clothing was a status symbol. Then along came the brilliant “Turkey Red”, which was “fast” ie resistant to washing and sun-bleaching, though its extraction from rubia plant root was anything but fast. This was replaced in turn by synthetic dyes, based on the aniline or azo-compounds that heralded present-day colourings.

19th C westerners were delighted by patterned shawls from Kashmir that were based on Mughal or Persian traditional designs with a boteh motif, a decorated pear- or cone-shape. The shawls were quickly copied and mass produced, especially in Paisley where the looms could handle multiple colours. Later technology simply printed the design, often of boteh against a Turkey Red plain background. Paisley pattern became the common name for this style. It was wildly popular until the 1870s, fell out of fashion, then came back during the 1960s era of hippy orientalism. It’s again in a lull at the start of the 2020s as a “Dad’s tie” style, but it’s a strong design which is unlikely ever to disappear.

By plane
is only 1½ miles north of Paisley town centre. McGill's Bus 757 runs from the airport to Paisley Central Road and Gilmour Street every 30 min, taking 15 min by a zigzag route; you could almost walk it in that time by following Inchinnan Road straight along the White Cart riverbank. Glasgow has flights from many European and UK cities and the Hebrides. That's why faraway places like Tiree and Islay have Paisley postcodes: their mail flies out from here.

You're unlikely to arrive via Prestwick Airport 40 miles to the south, as this only has Ryanair flights to Med holiday destinations. But if you do, simply take the train from the airport towards Glasgow, which runs via Paisley, and see Prestwick page for discounts on this route.

By train
has very frequent trains from Glasgow Central, taking 10 min. The first is at 6AM and the last shortly after midnight. They continue to Paisley St James (for football ground), Greenock and Gourock (for ferries to Dunoon), to Inverkip and Wemyss Bay (for ferries to Bute), to Irvine, Troon, Prestwick town and airport and  Ayr, and to Ardrossan (for ferries to Arran). Gilmour Street station is central in town. It has a staffed ticket office and machines, a WH Smith and vending machines, toilets and waiting rooms. There is step-free access to all platforms.

station is half a mile south of the centre. This is the terminus of a separate line from Glasgow Central, running every half hour and taking 20 min via half a dozen suburban halts in southwest Glasgow (but not Gilmour St). Is this Britain's most evocatively-named railway station, snatching the title from Bristol Temple Meads? It has ticket machines and step-free access to the sole platform.

By car
The M8 motorway passes Paisley on the north side near the airport. Exits 27, 28 and 29 of the M8 motorway take you to the north-east, north (airport) and north-west of the town. The M77 passes a few miles to the south east of Paisley. This route connects to Kilmarnock and other locations in South Ayrshire. The A737 connects Paisley to Northern Ayrshire.

By bus
First Glasgow Bus 9 runs daily 6AM-12:20AM from Glasgow Buchanan station via Central railway station, Ibrox stadium and Bellahouston Park to Paisley, taking 50 min. Peak times it runs every 10 min.

Night Bus N9 runs a similar route in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday, from Dalhousie St and Central station roughly hourly 12:20AM to 3:20AM. Otherwise take a taxi for £15-20. A third option is to take the bus to Glasgow airport, which runs 24 hours, then a taxi from the airport. It won't be cheaper, but might spare you a wait in the rain if taxis in the city were hard to find.

McGill's Bus 38 runs every 30 min from Glasgow Hope St to Paisley in 40 min, continuing to Kilbarchan.

McGill's Bus 17 runs every 30 min M-Sa from Glasgow Renfrew St via Partick and Govan, taking an hour to Paisley and continuing to Johnstone.

McGill's Bus 757 from Paisley to Glasgow Airport continues north via Erskine to Clydebank, taking an hour.

McGill's Bus 904 runs hourly from Largs to Paisley, 80 min.

There isn't a bus station in Paisley, the buses stop on High St and elsewhere.

Get around

 * The central sights, campuses, amenities and football stadium are all within walking distance.

 * Bus: see above for buses to Kilbarchan, Partick, Govan, Erskine, Clydebank and Johnstone. In addition, McGill's Bus 21 / 22 runs from Paisley to Renfrew, where the 21 turns east to Braehead bus station, while the 22 winds west through Inchinnan and Erskine to Rashielee.

 * Taxis: private hire cars are white and have wheelchair access. There are ranks outside airport arrivals and Gilmour Street Station. Uber taxis ply in Paisley.

 * Lots of car hire firms are based near Paisley, as they're serving the airport. Look for independents that may undercut the on-airport well-known franchises.

See

 * Paisley Museum and Galley is closed until 2024 for re-building, along with the Coats Observatory. The Central and Heritage Libraries and the Town Hall are likewise closed; the new building will incorporate all of these. (The independent Thread Mill and Sma' Shot museums are not affected). The museum collections are in a temporary home at 9 High Street. You can view what they call "The Secret Collection" by free guided tour (M-F 10AM-4PM), which needs to be booked a week in advance online or by email to tours@renfrewleisure.com or phone +44 141 618 5129.
 * St Mirin's Cathedral (RC) is a 1931 neo-Romanesque building at the junction of Incle St A726 with Glasgow Road A761.
 * St Mirin's Cathedral (RC) is a 1931 neo-Romanesque building at the junction of Incle St A726 with Glasgow Road A761.
 * St Mirin's Cathedral (RC) is a 1931 neo-Romanesque building at the junction of Incle St A726 with Glasgow Road A761.
 * St Mirin's Cathedral (RC) is a 1931 neo-Romanesque building at the junction of Incle St A726 with Glasgow Road A761.
 * Other buildings worth a quick look from outside, but you can't enter, include:
 * - Russell Institute, Causeyside St next to the Arts Centre, is a 1930s Art Deco building now used as a clinic.
 * - John Neilson Institution, built 1852 on Orchard Street West, became part of Castlehead High School but is now private housing.
 * - Blackhall Manor from 1160 is Paisley's oldest building. It's along Barrhead Rd A726 a mile southeast of town and is now a private house.
 * - Blackhall Manor from 1160 is Paisley's oldest building. It's along Barrhead Rd A726 a mile southeast of town and is now a private house.

 * Fountain Gardens is a pleasant green space just north of the centre.
 * The tondo memorial at the junction of George St A761 and Maxwelton St B775 commemorates the handiwork of Christian Shaw (1685-1737), a weaver who brought Dutch techniques into the area and effectively founded the textile industry in Paisley. But her fame arose at the age of 11, when she reported a servant for theft of milk, the servant cursed her, and Christian developed mysterious fits. She also brought out of her mouth hair, straw, coal, gravel, chicken feathers and cinders. She blamed this on the servant, and on others, and still others, till 35 people were arraigned for witchcraft. Seven were convicted: one hanged himself, the others were hanged then their bodies burned. Their remains were buried at these crossroads and a metal horseshoe nailed over to prevent their unclean spirits arising. This horseshoe was stolen in the 1970s, as was its replacement, but the modern tondo incorporates a horseshoe.

Do

 * is on New Street, with a regular programme of events. It's within the former Laigh (low) Church of the town, built 1738. Notable ministers were John Witherspoon, who signed the US Declaration of Independence on behalf of New Jersey, and Robert Burns who campaigned for government measures to relieve urban poverty, which by the 19th century was far too great for local effort. The Arts Centre building needs a major upgrade and remains closed in Dec 2022.
 * Cinema: Showcase is three miles west of town, junction of A761 and A737.
 * Football:
 * Golf: Barshaw GC and Ralston GC are east of town, Elderslie GC is west, Cochrane Castle GC is further west in Johnstone, Paisley GC is south, and Fereneze GC further south in Barrhead.
 * , four miles south of town, is a mix of moorland, woods, and grazing pasture. Paths follow the crest of the hill as far as Barrhead and Johnstone.
 * Ice hockey: Paisley Pirates play Sept-March in the Scottish National League, the second tier. Their home rink is Braehead Arena in Renfrew.
 * , four miles south of town, is a mix of moorland, woods, and grazing pasture. Paths follow the crest of the hill as far as Barrhead and Johnstone.
 * Ice hockey: Paisley Pirates play Sept-March in the Scottish National League, the second tier. Their home rink is Braehead Arena in Renfrew.

Learn
The University of the West of Scotland is geared for adult education and offers many short courses. Campuses are in Paisley, Hamilton, Ayr, Dumfries and central London.

West College Scotland likewise offers short courses. The Paisley campus is the former Reid Kerr college on Renfrew Road; the others are in Greenock and Glasgow Clydebank.

Buy

 * Supermarkets: Aldi and Morrisons are a mile south down Neilston Rd. Tesco is a mile east on A761.
 * Farmers Market is held at Paisley Cross on the second and last Saturday of every month, stalls are open 9AM-1:30PM.

Eat

 * Usual fast-food outlets in town centre, eg Domino's Pizza. Homesick Canadians will head for Tim Hortons at the foot of Renfrew Rd.

Drink

 * Most of the night clubs and restaurants are to be found around Shuttle Street, New Street and Storie Street.

 * Distilleries: several in the industrial southwest outskirts of Glasgow, but none you can tour. Head across the Erskine Bridge for Auchentoshan on the Glasgow-Dumbarton road.
 * Distilleries: several in the industrial southwest outskirts of Glasgow, but none you can tour. Head across the Erskine Bridge for Auchentoshan on the Glasgow-Dumbarton road.
 * Distilleries: several in the industrial southwest outskirts of Glasgow, but none you can tour. Head across the Erskine Bridge for Auchentoshan on the Glasgow-Dumbarton road.
 * Distilleries: several in the industrial southwest outskirts of Glasgow, but none you can tour. Head across the Erskine Bridge for Auchentoshan on the Glasgow-Dumbarton road.
 * Distilleries: several in the industrial southwest outskirts of Glasgow, but none you can tour. Head across the Erskine Bridge for Auchentoshan on the Glasgow-Dumbarton road.
 * Distilleries: several in the industrial southwest outskirts of Glasgow, but none you can tour. Head across the Erskine Bridge for Auchentoshan on the Glasgow-Dumbarton road.
 * Distilleries: several in the industrial southwest outskirts of Glasgow, but none you can tour. Head across the Erskine Bridge for Auchentoshan on the Glasgow-Dumbarton road.
 * Distilleries: several in the industrial southwest outskirts of Glasgow, but none you can tour. Head across the Erskine Bridge for Auchentoshan on the Glasgow-Dumbarton road.
 * Distilleries: several in the industrial southwest outskirts of Glasgow, but none you can tour. Head across the Erskine Bridge for Auchentoshan on the Glasgow-Dumbarton road.

Near the airport

 * Holiday Inn Express is 200 yards east, other side of the parking lot, similar quality and price.
 * Premier Inn have another five miles east at M8 jcn 25A.
 * Premier Inn have another five miles east at M8 jcn 25A.
 * Premier Inn have another five miles east at M8 jcn 25A.
 * Premier Inn have another five miles east at M8 jcn 25A.
 * Premier Inn have another five miles east at M8 jcn 25A.

Connect
As of Aug 2022, Paisley and its approach roads have 4G from O2, and 5G from EE, Three and Vodafone.

Wifi is widely available in public places, and the Central Library on High Street has public internet.

Stay safe
Swerve clear of damnfool drunks late at night. They're blootered enough not only to pick fights with streetlamp pillars, but to mistake you for one.

Go next

 * Glasgow city centre is less than 15 minutes by train.
 * The "Costa Clyde" is a string of small resorts in Ayrshire. Ayr has Robert Burns' birthplace in nearby Alloway.
 * The three Clyde islands of Arran, Bute and Great Cumbrae are easily reached from Paisley.
 * The nearby airport has daily flights to the Hebrides.

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Paithan

Paithan is a city in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra. Paithani is 56 km south of Aurangabad on the banks of Godavari River. It known in the ancient times as 'Pratishthan', the capital city of Satavahana dynasty and major hub of commerce at that time. Paithan is also the birthplace of Sant Eknath - one of the greatest saints of Maharashtra.

Today's Paithan has fewer but definite signs of the old glory it once carried. The Archeological Survey of India has found remnants from 1st and 2nd century CE around Paithan.

This place is well known for the exquisite saris. It was a trade centre earlier and also the capital of the Satavahanas. Here was a weaving centre where the traditional art is still practiced. It has formed a very important excavation site. - Of the few attractions found nearby, the Jayakwadi dam is a treat to the eyes of the avid bird watchers. Next is the Dnyaneshwar Udyan, which is supposedly Maharashtra's largest garden planned and landscaped on the lines of the Vrindavan gardens at Mysore.

Get in
Paithan is 56 km south of Aurangabad. As most people would want to continue to Paithan from Aurangabad, the best way to reach it is by road from Aurangabad which is a state highway. When coming from Pune, one can take the SH60 till Ahmednagar and proceed to Paithan via Shevgaon. Shortest route from Mumbai will be SH2 which starts from Kalyan and goes through Murbad, Malshej Ghat, Aale Phata and Ahmednagar.

The nearest railway station and airport are in Aurangabad.

Get around
Paithan is a small city and you can get around on foot. Cycle could be yet another option.

See

 * Eknath Maharaj Temple Shrine of Sant Eknath that devotees flock during Nath-Shashthi.
 * Paithani Kendra Paithani silk saris are renowned with exquisite zari borders. A visit to the weavers workshop is fascinating and one can order a customised saree as well.
 * nathsagar dam - Dam on River Godavari - Largest river in Southern India. The reservoir is called Nath Sagar.
 * Jayakwadi bird Sanctuary has attracted many species of resident and migrant birds. Almost 200 species of birds can be found in this region, which includes more than 70 species of migratory birds. Out of these, 45 chief species are of international migration. Notable amongst migratory birds are Cranes, Flamingos, Pintails, Wigeon, Shoveller, Brahmany Duck, Pochards, Teals, God Wit, Shauces, Glossy Ibis, etc.
 * Dnyaneshwar Watika - built on the lines of the famous Vrindavan Gardens in Mysore, Pinjore in Haryana and the Shalimar in Kashmir. The musical fountain show is noteworthy. Do not miss the museum that houses remnants found in the excavation done around Paithan. It is at the far end of the garden.

Do

 * Visit Paithani Kendra - Paithanis are exotic, hand-woven saris which is speciality and uniqueness of Paithan.
 * Bird Watching around Jayakwadi Dam and the tail waters of River Godawari
 * Take children to Jnyaneshwar Watika that has puppet and musical fountain show.

Buy

 * Paithani and other hand-woven clothes

Eat

 * There are numerous hotels in Paithan town but most of them serve vegetarian food. Try Dal-Khichadi. Very fresh preparations of freshwater fish from nathsagar dam.

Drink

 * Tea at road-side tea-stalls
 * Sugarcane Juice

Sleep
There are lodging facilities available in Paithan City and they serve cheap accommodation.

 * New Durga Lodging

Go next

 * Aurangabad
 * Ahmednagar
 * Pune

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Pajala

Pajala is a small town in Tornedalen in the province of Norrbotten in Norrland, Sweden, by the Finnish border.

Understand
Pajala features in a novel Popular Music from Vittula (Swedish: Populärmusik från Vittula) by Mikael Niemi and the film Popular Music based on the novel. It is a story of growing up in rural Sweden during the early 1960s.

By bus
There are also buses from Luleå and Gällivare, for example, which cost much less than the plane. The road distance from Luleå is 215 km.

By train
Kolari is across the border river Torne älv, 30 km from Pajala centre, with overnight rail services part of the year to southern Finland.

See
The sundial in the centre is the biggest sundial in the world. There you can read the history on a board.

 * - One of the points on the world heritage listed Struve Geodetic Arc. Follow the highway 99 north of Pajala for a couple kilometers, it will pass near the Jupukka, a hill with an altitude of 277 m ASL, and the middle point of Jupukka Nature reserve. There's a signposted smaller road off the highway to a parking area from where there is a steep path up to the summit.
 * - One of the points on the world heritage listed Struve Geodetic Arc. Follow the highway 99 north of Pajala for a couple kilometers, it will pass near the Jupukka, a hill with an altitude of 277 m ASL, and the middle point of Jupukka Nature reserve. There's a signposted smaller road off the highway to a parking area from where there is a steep path up to the summit.

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