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Bihar

Bihar (Hindi: बिहार Bihār) is a state in the plains of India. The state is bounded by Uttar Pradesh to its west, West Bengal to its east, Jharkhand to its south and Nepal to its north. Bihar is one of India's poorest states, with stark social inequality. Travellers may find the hassles common to travelling everywhere in India are more pronounced here.

Regions
The Bihar plain is divided into two unequal halves by the Ganges, which flows through the middle from west to east. The two regions have distinct cultural and linguistic identities.

Cities

 * — the state capital

 * —

 * — the largest city in eastern Bihar

 * — a town with examples of medieval Islamic architecture

 * — cultural capital of Bihar

 * — a major pilgrimage city in Bihar for both Hindus and Buddhists

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 * — one of the oldest and most important commercial and educational centres of Bihar

 * — Tourist place

 * — an ancient city in the Bhojpur region of Bihar

Other destinations

 * — site of the historic Nalanda University

 * — a National Tiger Reserve

Understand
In ancient times, Bihar (bih-hahr) was the birthplace of the Maurya Empire, the largest ever to rule the Indian subcontinent, and the site of the Buddha's enlightenment. Unfortunately, the Maurya Empire collapsed in 185 BCE, and its been mostly downhill ever since. Riddled with a feudal structure, sharp caste divisions and venal politicians, Bihar in the 1990s was struck by a severe recession that saw it become a byword for poverty, corruption and crime.

Bihar has a youthful and mainly rural population of 85% and the society is mainly agrarian. Northern Bihar is prone to perennial flooding. The state has seen mass migration out of the state in the last few decades and these ethnic Biharis living in other states of India are victims of racist hate crimes and prejudice. There has been Naxalite (communist) violence, especially in Southern Bihar. Jharkhand, the mineral-rich tribal belt, used to be part of the state, but in 2001, it was split to form its own state.

History
Bihar has a glorious past and was historically known as Magadha. It was a centre of power, learning and culture. The Maurya Empire as well as one of the world's greatest pacifist religions, Buddhism, arose from Magadha. Bihari empires, like the Maurya and the Gupta, unified large parts of South Asia under a central rule. Pataliputra (modern Patna), the capital of Magadha, was an important centre of Indian civilisation. Many important non-religious books like Arthashashtra and Kamasutra were composed here 2000 years back. Vaishali, one of the first known republics, existed here before the birth of Mahavira (c. 599 BCE).

The state suffered immensely due to Hunnic and later Muslim invasions, and the old traditions of culture and learning were almost lost by the end of the 12th century. Muhammad Bin Bakhtiyar Khilji in the 12th century CE destroyed many of the viharas (Buddhist sanghas) and the famed universities of Nalanda and Vikramshila. Thousands of Buddhist monks were massacred. Bihar lost its importance in the medieval period though it rose to prominence for a brief period during the rule of Sher Shah Suri in the 15th century. Foreign invaders often used abandoned viharas as military cantonments. The word Bihar has come from the large number of viharas thus employed in the area. Bihar was the name of a town, which was the headquarters of the Muslim invaders in Magadha, in the medieval period. The headquarters were subsequently shifted from Bihar to Patana (now Patna) by Sher Shah Suri and the establishments at those time started calling Magadha by the name Bihar. The town of Bihar still exists is also known as Bihar-Sharif, which is in Nalanda District, near the famous ruins of Nalanda University.

Talk
Although Hindi is the official language in Bihar and is understood by most locals, it is not a mother tongue to most people. Rather, Bhojpuri, Angika, Magahi and Maithili are common mother tongues in the state. These languages are known as Bihari languages and are descendants of Magadhi Prakrit, the language supposed to have been spoken by the Buddha and the language of the ancient kingdom of Magadha.

By plane

 * Bodh Gaya fields international flights to Bangkok (Thailand) and Paro (Bhutan), catering largely to Buddhist pilgrims. Patna is connected to major Indian cities.

By train
Bihar is connected by train to all major cities of India. Some good trains to reach the capital Patna are:

 * From Delhi – Rajendra Nagar Terminal Tejas Rajdhani Express, Patna Rajdhani Express (2309/2310), Sampurna Kranti Express (overnight journey)
 * From Kolkata – Patna Vande Bharat Express, Patna Jan Shatabdi Express (8-9 hr)
 * From Mumbai – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Rajendra Nagar Terminal Express
 * From Varanasi – Vibhuti Express (6 hr).

By road
Major National Highways which connect Bihar with other corners of country are NH 2, 19, 28, 30, 31.

Patna is well connected by road with the rest of the country. Deluxe bus services are available for Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Siliguri & the Nepal border.

Roads around Bihar are largely in poor condition and over-saturated with traffic. It is not advisable to drive on your own unless you are used to driving in India. Some car rental businesses may include a driver at an additional cost.

See

 * Ahirauli (Buxur) About 5 km north-east of Buxur, this village has a temple of Devi Ahilya. According to the local tradition it dates back to the pre historic ages. Legend is that, Ahilya was transformed into stone as a result of curse of her husband, Rishi Gautam and she could be redeemed only when lord Ram Chandra visited her place.
 * Bari Dargah (Bihar Sharif, Nalanda) This is headquarters of Nalanda district that lies 30 km South of Bakhtiarpur on NH-31. This is also a railhead on the Bakhtiarpur Rajgir branch line of the Eastern Indian Railway. This town is known as Bihar Sharif, owing to its many Muslim tombs that still retain traces of its former importance as a Muslim pilgrimage. There is a hill called Pir Pahari, about 1 m to the northwest of the town. At its summit is the dargah or mausoleum of the Saint Mallik Ibrahim Bayu, round which are tem smaller tombs. It is a brick structure surmounted by a dome and bears inscriptions showing that the saint died in 1353. Another great dargah is that of Mokhdum Shah Sharif ud-din, also called Makhdum-ul-Mulk, died here in 1379; the inscription over the entrance shows that his tomb was built in 1569. This tomb, which stands on the south bank of the river, is held in great veneration by the local Muslims, who assemble here on the 5th day of Sawan to celebrate the anniversary of his death. The Chhoti Dargah is the shrine of Badruddin Badr-I-Alam, famous saint who died here in 1440.
 * Bhimbandh (Munger) It is 56 km from Munger, 20 km from Jamui Railway Station and 200 km from Patna Airport. Bhimbandh Wild Life Sanctuary is located in the south west of Munger District. The forests cover an area or 681.99 km2 on the hills and undulating tract of Kharagpur Hills.
 * Bodh Gaya Near the holy city of Gaya, the Buddha attained enlightenment. The tree that had sheltered him came to be known as the Bodhi tree and the place Bodhgaya. Today Bodhgaya, an important place of pilgrimage, has a number of monasteries, some of them established by Buddhists of Japan, Thailand, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, etc.
 * Janki Temple (Sitamarhi) This temple is traditionally considered to be the birthplace of Sita or Janki, the daughter of king Janak. This temple, however seems to have been built about 100 years ago.
 * Kakolat (Nawada) It is a waterfall in Gobindpur police-station, about 21 miles away from Nawada. After going 9¼ miles from Nawada on Ranchi Road, a solid road known as Gobindpur—Akbarpore Road diverts from there. Just below the fall there is a deep reservoir natural in character. The fall is about 150 to 160 feet, from the ground level. The scene is panoramic due to all-round green forest area, which is very pleasant to the eyes. A legend is prevalent that in Treta Yuga a king named was cursed by a rishi and had to take the shape of a python and lived here. The place was visited by the great Pandavas during their exile and the accursed king got salvation from the damnation. The king after getting rid of the curse proclaimed that one who would bathe in the waterfall will not take the yoni of snake and that is why a large number of people from far and near bathe in the river. A big fair is held on the occasion of bishua or Chait Shankranti.
 * Kesaria This Stupa is in fact one of the many memorable stupa remarkable event in the life of Buddha. Kesaria has a lofty brick mound capped by a solid brick tower of considerable size, which it self is the remain of a Buddhist Stupa. The mound is a ruin with a diameter of 68 feet at its base and a total height of 5½ ft. It used to be crowned by a pinnacle which must have stood 80 or 90 ft above the ground. General Cunningham dated this monument to 200 to 700 CE, and held that it was built upon the ruins of a much older and larger Stupa. It is the highest Stupa found in the country with a height of about from the base.
 * Maner Sharif (Patna, Maner) It is a large village of historical antiquities, situated in the extreme north west of Danapur Sub-division, about 32 km west of Patna on Patna-Arrah Highway. In the early ages Maner was a centre of learning and it is said that grammarian Panini, and also Bararuchi, lived and studied here. Maner contains two well-known Muslim tombs, that of Shah Daulat or Makhdum Daulat, known as Chhoti Dargah, and the other that of Sheikh Yahia Maneri or Makhdum Yahia, called the Bari Dargah. Makhdum Daulat died at Maner in 1608, and Ibrahim Khan, Governor of Bihar and one of the saint's disciples completed the erection of his mausoleum in 1616. The building is exceptionally fine one, with walls containing carvings of great delicacy and high finish. A great dome crowns it, and the ceiling is covered with carved inscriptions from the Quran. Every detail of it is characteristic of the architecture of Jehangir's region, and it is by far the finest monument of the Mughals in Eastern India. Inside the compound there is a mosque also built by Ibrahim Khan in 1619, whiles a fine gateway bearing an older inscription corresponding to 1603–01, and affords access to the north. The tomb of Yahia Maneri lies in a mosque walls and ghats, and pillared porticos jutting out into it, which is connected with the old bed of the River Sone by a tunnel 400 ft long.
 * Motihari (East Champaran) Motihari was to the first laboratory of Gandhian experiment in Satyagraha and probably it will not be very incorrect to say that is has been the spring board for India's independence. Champaran district generated a wave of enthusiasm and inspiration to the people who were thirsting for a selfless and saintly leader. The technique followed by Gandhiji in Champaran was what attained later on the name of Satyagraha.
 * Nalanda A great centre of Buddhist learning, Nalanda came into prominence around the 5th century BCE and was a flourishing university town with over 10,000 scholars and an extensive library.
 * Patna once called Patliputra the capital of Bihar, is among the world's oldest capital cities with unbroken history of many centuries as imperial metropolis of the Mauryas and Guptas imperial dynasties.
 * Pawapuri In Pawapuri, or Apapuri, 38 km from Rajgir and 90 kilometres from Patna, all sins end for a devout Jain. Lord Mahavira, the final tirthankar and founder of Jainism, breathed his last at this place.
 * Rajgir Rajgir, 103 km from Patna, was the ancient capital of Magadha Empire. Lord Buddha often visited the monastery here to meditate and to preach. Rajgir is also a place sacred to the Jains, Since Lord Mahavira spent many years here.
 * Ram Rekha Ghat (Buxur) According to the legends, lord Ram Chandra and his younger brother Lakshman with their teacher Rishi Vishwamitra had crossed the Ganga here on their way to Janakpur where he later took part in the Sita swayambar (the public ceremony of Sita's Marriage).
 * Sadaquat Ashram (Patna) It is situated in Digha area on Patna Danapur Road and in pre independence days guided the freedom movement in Bihar. It is Associated with the memories of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Mautana Mazharal Haque and other leaders.
 * Sasaram located at GT Road has the Sher Shah Suri Tomb.
 * Sita Kund (Munger) A village about 6 km east of the Munger town contains a hot spring known as the Sita Kund spring, which is so called after the well known episode of Ramayan. Ram, after rescuing his wife Sita from the demon king Ravan, suspected that she could not have maintained her honour intact, and Sita, to prove her chastity, agreed to enter a blazing fire. She came out of the fiery or deal unscathed, and imparted to the pool in which she bathed, the heat she had absorbed from the fire. The hot spring is now enclosed in a masonry reservoir and is visited by large number of pilgrims, specially at the full moon of Magh.
 * Tar (Bhojpur) About 10 km north west of Piro the village derives its name from Tarka, a she demon killed by lord Rama. There is an old tank in the village that is said to be the wrestling ground of Tarka.
 * Vaishali Vaishali was one of the earliest republics in the world (6th century BCE). It was here that Buddha preached his last sermon. Vaishali, birthplace of Lord Mahavira is also Sacred to Jains.
 * Valmiki Nagar (West Champaran) This is a village on the Indo Nepal border 42 km north-west of Bagaha to which it is connected by a metalled road. A barrage has been constructed here on the Gandak river for the purpose of irrigation. Besides an old Shiva temple constructed by the Bettiah Raj, there are also ancient temple of Nara Devi and Gauri Shankar at Valmiki Nagar. There is a Valmiki Ashram, which is said to be the place where Maharshi Valmiki was living. On the occasion of Makar Sankranti every year a fair is held on the bank of River Gandak.

Do

 * Badi dargah Chiragha — in the month of Shawwal as pe Islamic Calendar every year at Bihar Sharif
 * Budha Mahotsav — in the month of December every year at Bodh Gaya
 * Chhath — Chhath (also called Dala Chhath) is a Hindu festival, unique to Bihar, Jharkhand state, India and Terai, Nepal. This festival is also celebrated in the northeast region of India, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and some parts of Chhattisgarh.It is an ancient and major festival. Songs for Chhath festival sung by Padma Shri Bihar Kokila Prof. (Smt) Sharda Sinha are very popular.
 * Durga Puja —
 * Ganges Cruise — from Calcutta to Varanasi via Bihar
 * Patna Film Festival —
 * Rajgir Mahotsav — in the month of October every year at Rajgir
 * Sonepur Fair —
 * Vaishali Mahotsav — in the month of April every year at Vaishali
 * River cruise around Patna operated by the Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation; Cruise starts twice every day from Gaighat

Eat
Some dishes which Bihar is famous for include Sattu Paratha, which are parathas stuffed with fried chickpea flour, Chokha (spicy mashed potatoes), Fish curry and Bihari Kebab,Postaa-dana kaa halwaa.

 * Chiwra - beaten rice, served with a coat of creamy curd and sugar or jaggery. In winters, this is mildly baked and accompanied with a thick spicy preparation made of peas and onions.
 * Chura-Dahi (Dahi Chura) - Traditional Bihar dessert - made of fresh yogurt, thick Poha (thick flattened rice), sugar or powdered Jaggery - touch of cardamom powder is optional
 * Dhuska - a deep fried item prepared from a mixture of powdered rice and ghee but is salted.
 * Ghugni - It is a preparation made of grams soaked (either lightly/overnight) in water and then sauteed in mustard oil in a wok.
 * Kadhi Bari - these fried soft dumplings made of besan (gram flour) are cooked in a spicy gravy of yogurt and besan. It goes very well over plain rice.
 * Khichdi - Mix of Rice, Dal and several Vegetables; steamed together to give a distinctive taste of different ingredients combined in one dish. It is often topped up with ghee.
 * Litti - Powdered baked gram is mixed with chopped onions, green chillies, lemon juice and coriander leaves. This mixture is filled inside atta and either barbecued over coal or deep fried with oil. Best accompanied with Ghee, Curd and Chokha and baigan bharta.
 * Pattal ka Mittai
 * Pittha - It is something like momos. It could be either salty or sweet.It is either a semi circular/ball shaped preparation made of crust made of soft rice flour and filled with preparations made of Channa Daal lentil paste, or Poppy seeds & Gur (Jaggey). and then steamed in water/ milk (allowed to thicken).
 * Sattu - powdered baked gram, a high energy giving food usually mixed with water or with milk. Sometimes, sattu mixed with spices is used to prepare stuffed 'chapattis', locally known as 'makuni roti'.

Drink

 * Aam Jhora Green mango drink, prepared by boiling or baking green mango and mixing it with water, salt, chili, cumin and clove leaves. It is generally served during summer season for its medicinal value for fighting against heat waves.
 * Bael ka Sarvat Prepared from Bael (Aegle marmelos) added with sugar/salt for taste. Bael is known for its medicinal value especially it is good for abdomen.
 * Bhang the leaf and flower of the Cannabis sativa plant, is consumed as a beverage is in many forms, the simplest of which is made by pounding bhang leaves with a little black pepper, sugar and mixing with water. Cannabis is widely produced in Bihar and sold legally at licensed Bhang shops
 * Taari Natural drink collected from tree of Taar, very common tree in Bihar. Tarri is collected overnight and served in early morning, very fast fermentation process during day time makes the drink alcoholic if kept in normal temperature for more than 2-3 hours.
 * Lassi A sweet/ salty drink made of yogurt, sugar, dry fruits and lots of cream. It is also a preferred summer drink.
 * Sattu A baked and powdered gram mixed with water, salt, cumin, chili and lemon juice. It is generally consumed in morning as it is considered as healthy food.
 * Taari Natural drink collected from tree of Taar, very common tree in Bihar. Tarri is collected overnight and served in early morning, very fast fermentation process during day time makes the drink alcoholic if kept in normal temperature for more than 2-3 hours.
 * Thandhai A sweet drink made of yogurt, spices, dry fruits etc. It is generally served during festival, especially on Holidays.

Stay safe
Bihar has a terrible reputation for crime and banditry (or dacoity, to use the Indian word), with armed bandits robbing moving trains. The situation has improved, though, with crime statistics for the most serious offences dropping, and crime against foreigners remaining comparably low compared to states popular with international tourists. So while reality may not be quite as grim as the horror stories you'll hear from non-Biharis, it's still advisable to keep a low profile and to avoid overnight travel on the roads. A low-level Naxalite (Maoist Communist) insurgency continues to bubble in the southern parts of the state, but tourists are unlikely to venture into the affected regions.

Public transportation systems, like trains and buses, are generally overcrowded. Trains in India are generally prone to theft, so it's wise to lock your luggage to the seat in the carriage and keep more aware than usual.

Go next

 * Jharkhand — a contrast with some of the oldest cave paintings in India and some of the fastest industrialising cities
 * Uttar Pradesh — the most populous state of India, home to Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj and Varanasi
 * West Bengal — considered an epicentre of Eastern India, home to Kolkata, Darjeeling and the Sundarbans

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Biharinath

Biharinath is in the Bankura district of West Bengal.

Understand
Biharinath is the second highest hill in sub-Himalayan West Bengal. It is 451 m (1,480 ft) high. The tourist spot is at the foot of the hill, near Biharinath temple. There are small villages in the area. Saltora and Tiluri are comparatively more populous places.

By rail
Biharinath is 16 km from Madhukunda, a railway station on the Asansol-Adra track and off the Saltora-Madhukunda road.

By car
One can travel by road from Raniganj via Saltora or across the Damodar River over the bridge near Dishergarh/ Sanctoria, travel a little towards Raghunathpur and turn left for the road to Madhukunda and then on to Biharinath.

One can also drive down from Kolkata to Biharinath. It will take approximately 5-6 hours. The route (around 230 km) is Kolkata > Dankuni > Bardhaman (NH 2 bypasses the town area) > Durgapur > Raniganj (till here NH2) > Saltora> Biharinath. The drive down NH2 is a pleasure, but after that you are on a rural track, though that drive has its own charm.

By bus
There is only one bus from Raniganj station that goes directly to Biharinath, but from Bankura there are more direct buses to Biharinath. From Madhukonda Rail Station there are shuttle services for Biharinath. One can also come from Burnpur/Asansol by two wheeler, crossing the temporary bridge over the river Damodar.

Get around
Walk or have your own transport. Alternatively, a hotel can make arrangements for you to use a bullock cart to move around Biharinath.

Buy
Raniganj and Asansol are the nearest urban shopping centres. Asansol is 16 km by train from Madhukunda railway station and Burnpur and Asansol are just 4-6 km from Biharinath via the newly-opened (2015) bridge.

Eat
Eat at your place of stay. Biharinath Tourist Point is the only place where a full functioning restaurant exists at Biharinath.

Drink
Biharinath Tourist Point also sells packaged water, soft drinks and ice cream.

Go next

 * Baranti
 * Raghunathpur — home to Joychandi Pahar, popular for picnics and rock-climbing
 * Maithon
 * Susunia

Those who have their own transport can easily make it to these places.

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Bihar Sharif

Bihar Sharif is a town of 300,000 people (2011) in Bihar, India. It is east of the Paimar River, a tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River. The old centre of town has examples of medieval Islamic architecture, such as the Bukhari Mosque. Thousands of pilgrims of all religions visit the tombs of Makhdum Shah Sharif-ud-din, a Muslim saint of 14th century, and the saintly Syed Ibrahim Malik Biya.

History
Bihar Sharif served as the capital of the Pala dynasty in the 10th century CE. The town contains a 5th-century Gupta pillar and several mosques and Muslim tombs, the best-known being the tomb of Malik Ibrahim Baya atop Pir Pahadi Hill. Nearby lie the remains of Odantapuri, a great vihara, or college of Buddhist learning, from which the name Bihar was derived. In 1869 the city was constituted a municipality. It is now a road and rail hub, as well as an agricultural trade centre. It has several colleges affiliated with Magadh University at Bodh Gaya. Nalanda, a Buddhist monastic centre, lies southwest of Bihar-sharif.

Bihar Sharif was the capital of the Muslim Governors of Bihar between 13th and 16th centuries when the city was an active cultural center and an important seat of Muslim thought and learning. Turkish and Pashtun invaders often used abandoned viharas as military cantonments. The town was called "Bihar", and it was headquarters of the Muslim invaders in the Magadha region in the medieval period. Later on the headquarters were shifted from Bihar to Patana (now Patna) by Sher Shah Suri and the whole Magadha region was called Bihar. Almost 80% of the Muslim population of Bihar Sharif and surrounding areas have a good degree of Turkish and Afghan blood in their veins, especially so among the middle and upper classes, but also among the lower classes.

Geography
Bihar Sharif is a small town atop a craggy rock. It is 80 km from the capital Patna and 13 km from the ruins at Nalanda. The town is well connected to Patna by train and bus.

Economy
Agriculture is the prime activity, but the town is developing as a big cloth market and shoe producer, famous as a "mini Surat" among businessmen.

By road
On National Highway-31. It is well connected with Patna (80 km), Ranchi(250 km), Jamshedpur (325 km), Gaya (90 km), Bhagalpur(230 km), Rajgir (22 km), Nalanda (13 km) and Pawapuri (11 km).

By train
It is well connected with Patna, Delhi, Kolkata, Rajgir, Varanasi (on loop line (Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir section of ECR).

By plane
The nearest airport is Patna.

See

 * Khanquah- Muslim religious place, & native people of this place is know as Sayed, who belongs from Makhdoom Sheikh sharfuddin aayeha maneri rahmatullah alye  from where people get Islamic knowledges...Nowadays  that place is recognized by address Mohalla khanquah.
 * Khanquah- Muslim religious place, & native people of this place is know as Sayed, who belongs from Makhdoom Sheikh sharfuddin aayeha maneri rahmatullah alye  from where people get Islamic knowledges...Nowadays  that place is recognized by address Mohalla khanquah.
 * Khanquah- Muslim religious place, & native people of this place is know as Sayed, who belongs from Makhdoom Sheikh sharfuddin aayeha maneri rahmatullah alye  from where people get Islamic knowledges...Nowadays  that place is recognized by address Mohalla khanquah.

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Bihoro

Bihoro (美幌) is a farming town in Okhotsk, Hokkaido, Japan.

Tourist Information Site
The local tourist association has a Japanese-only guide site.

By plane
Bihoro is a 20-minute bus ride away from Memanbetsu Airport (¥340).

By train
Bihoro is on the JR Sekihoku Line (石北本線) from Asahikawa to Abashiri.

The Okhotsk limited express runs to Bihoro from Sapporo in about 5 hours at a cost of ¥9430.

By road
Bihoro is a major road junction and highways lead from here to Abashiri on the northern coast, to Teshikaga (Akan National Park) and to Asahikawa and Sounkyo Onsen (Daisetsuzan National Park). Buses run along most roads but only very intermittently.

Buy
Bihoro's speciality is kumazasa-cha (熊笹茶), a type of herbal tea made from the kumazasa (lit. "bear grass") leaf that grows abundantly in this harsh climate. Steeply priced at ¥840 per bag, but worth a try.

Connect
The small tourism office in the train station will be overjoyed at seeing an actual tourist. They can also book accommodation for you.

Go next

 * Akan National Park — Just across the Bihoro Pass are a number of nice sights.

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Bijagos Islands

The Bijagos Islands is an archipelago in Guinea-Bissau. The Bijagos Islands have been affected less by Western cultural influence than the mainland. Many of the smaller remote islands remain unspoilt paradises.

Regions
The archipelago is made up of eighteen major islands and a dozen more smaller ones.
 * — the most populated island and administrative capital of the islands
 * — also known as Roxa
 * — Bolama is a town of 5000 people a short pirogue trip from the mainland
 * — famous for its salt-water hippos
 * and — best islands for turtle-spotting
 * — a tiny island between Caravela and Carache. No people live on the island, there is only a single hotel. Fishing trips and visits to villages in Caravela and Carache can be arranged. To go there, contact the hotel, which will be able to arrange transport from Bissau.
 * — the Bijagós ethnic group consider it a sacred island; it is accessible from Bissau on a 3-hour boat trip
 * — famous for its salt-water hippos
 * and — best islands for turtle-spotting
 * — a tiny island between Caravela and Carache. No people live on the island, there is only a single hotel. Fishing trips and visits to villages in Caravela and Carache can be arranged. To go there, contact the hotel, which will be able to arrange transport from Bissau.
 * — the Bijagós ethnic group consider it a sacred island; it is accessible from Bissau on a 3-hour boat trip

Understand
The economy is largely rural, with many families living from subsistence farming and fishing. There is some tourist activity, mostly boat charters from neighboring Senegal.

Due to difficulties of communication with mainland Guinea-Bissau that persist to this day, the population has a considerable degree of autonomy and has shielded its ancestral culture from outside influence. The Bijago language is spoken along with Portuguese and creole.

There is a high diversity of ecosystems: mangroves with intertidal zones, palm forests, dry and semi-dry forests, secondary and degraded forests, coastal savanna, sand banks and aquatic zones. The archipelago was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1996.

Art
The Bissagos peoples produce many artifacts for daily use and ritual following a traditional iconography that is unique to their culture, and shows variations from island to island. Among the most striking Bidyogo art pieces are the portable ancestor shrines ("iran") and the zoomorphic masks representing cows ("vaca-bruta"), sharks, stingrays and, occasionally, other local animals. Traditionally-decorated artifacts are also produced for "fanado" coming-of-age ceremonies (wood masks, spears, shields, headgear, bracelets), daily activities (fishing, agriculture) and personal use (stools, basketry, foodware). Its unique aesthetics make Bidyogo art easily distinctive from other African tribal arts.

Get in

 * . The runway is all dirt, so don't expect a smooth landing. Air Bijagos is the only one that serves the airport, as of 2024, and it's unclear how frequently they fly, though they advertise flights on most days for about CFA90,000 each way.
 * Boat is the most common way to get to the islands, all departing from the port in Bissau. The overcrowded local pirogues are around CFA3,000, but they can be very slow and unpleasant depending on conditions. Consulmar Bissau is a Spanish company that offers regular and reliable boat service. They have a scheduled boat that goes once per week in each direction, but during the dry season they have frequent fast boats if there's enough demand (which there usually is) for CFA30,000 each way. These fast boats take 90-150 minutes to reach Bubaque/Rubane, depending on conditions.

Get around
Motorised canoes or the bigger but safer boats are the best ways to move between the various islands.

Do

 * Boating is a popular activity in the Bijagos Islands.
 * There are plenty of beaches on Bubaque Island, many of which are largely untouched by mass tourism.

Bubaque

 * Hotel do Carlos Ar Petyt, Bubaque +245 966 447 875.
 * Hotel Calypso Rue de Paris, Bubaque +245 955 949 207.
 * Cajou Lodge, Bubaque +245 966 333 329. Air-conditioned rooms in the evenings thanks to a generator, and can arrange activities both on Bubaque and on surrounding islands.
 * Hotel Calypso Rue de Paris, Bubaque +245 955 949 207.
 * Cajou Lodge, Bubaque +245 966 333 329. Air-conditioned rooms in the evenings thanks to a generator, and can arrange activities both on Bubaque and on surrounding islands.

Stay safe
Watch out for the Nile crocodiles and saltwater hippos in the marshes.

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Bijapur (Karnataka)

Bijapur now known officially as Vijayapura (Kannada: ವಿಜಯಪುರ), is a city in Karnataka. Bijapur is located 530 km northwest of Bangalore and about 550 km from Mumbai

Understand
From 1490 to 1686, Bijapur was ruled by the Adil Shahi dynasty which left the most important monuments of the town.

By train
The railway station (Station Code : BJP) is linked with Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad and other major cities. There are four trains per day from Badami to Bijapur, the journey takes two and a half hours.

By bus
Bijapur is also well connected with other cities by bus. There are five buses from Badami to Bijapur per day. The journey lasts four hours.

From Mumbai, there are direct bus services to Bijapur (but very few). The most convenient option is to take a bus to Belgaum (there are more than 25-30 buses). From Belgaum Central bus stand, there are regular express buses (every 15-20 minutes) to Bijapur. The journey takes 3 hours or so.

Get around
Mahatma Gandhi Square (chowk) is the main place and it is situated in the heart of the city. It is the main market place for the locals and also for the people from towns nearby. There are a lot of rickshaws in town. Their drivers knows all the major attractions of the town. Since no rickshaw has a meter, you need to negotiate their prices very hard.

A very quaint way to get around, especially for tourists, is by tonga or horse buggy as its called. There is a horse buggy stand at MG Square. Alternatively, outside Gol Gumbaz, there are many horse buggies waiting for business. Negotiate a round figure for the whole day and the tonga will take you to all the important places. A small tip at the end (in the name of the horse - tell the driver to buy something special for the horse) will get you a friend for life.

See

Drink
The drinking places of Bijapur are a little squalid. If you would like to have a drink it is more pleasant to do that during day time. The local bars are patronised by the rural population who like to gulp the entire contents of their quarter sized whisky bottle in go. It is an experience for those who like to observe local customs.

Most of the decent hotels on Station Road have a more 'civilised' bar with air conditioning. The range of alcohol choices may be limited i.e. mostly Indian made brands.

Go next

 * Aihole, another Hindu temple complex near Pattadakal.
 * Badami, a village famous for its cave temples located 128 km southwest of Bijapur.
 * Hampi, former capital of the Vijayanagar Empire, now in ruins, destroyed by the armies of Bijapur after the Battle of Talikota. Take a bus from Bijapur bus stand to Hospet and then take the regular 15-minute bus service to Hampi.
 * Pattadakal, Hindu temples which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. 60 km southwest of Bijapur.
 * Lakkundi
 * Udupi
 * Anshi National Park
 * Tumkur
 * Dakshina Kannada

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Bijelo Polje

Bijelo Polje (Serbian/Montenegrin: Бијело Поље) is a town of 13,000 people (2011) in the north of Montenegro. It is the administrative, economic, cultural and educational centre of northern Montenegro.

Understand
The city, which was already important for transit traffic in Ottoman times and is surrounded by green hills, lies on the left bank of the Lim. It experienced an economic boom after the Second World War.

Get in
By buses or by train, from Podgorica, or other towns.

By plane
The nearest international airport (130 km away) is in the state capital, Podgorica. There is a small regional airport in Berane, about 30 km away.

By train
Bijelo Polje railway station: The Belgrade-Bar railway runs through Bijelo Pole and has its last station in Montenegro before the Serbian border.

By car
The European route 763 (M-2) coming from Belgrade in Serbia passes through Bijelo Polje, which 5 km south meets the European route 65, which in turn continues via Kolašin and Podgorica to the Adriatic coast in Petrovac, where it merges with the Jadranska magistrala.

See
The completely small and completely charming square in the center of the town is a good place to take a walk. Also, when in Bijelo Polje, a must-visit is the spring of mineral water. It is said that people who drink that water live no less than 95 years.
 * The Church of St. Petra i Pavle is believed to date back to 1195
 * St. Nicholas Church with 17th-century frescoes
 * The Archangel Michael Church
 * The Partisan Monument
 * The open-air museum (etno selo) Vukovíć

Eat
You have to visit the restaurant "Dva Sesira" in order to understand why is "kafana" so big part of local life.

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Bikaner

Bikaner is a city in north-west Rajasthan, India.

By plane
There are daily flights from Delhi and Jaipur among others.

By rail
Bikaner can be reached by train from Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Agra and other major Indian towns.

By road
It can also be reached by road from Delhi via Shekawati or Jaipur. The highways are very good; however, the country roads in the Shekawati region can be a bit of a damper. The road from Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur is the best road into town. Various tour operators and travel agencies offer chauffeured car-taxi services; these are charged on a per km, per day basis. You can plan to take one to arrive into the city or take one for sightseeing in and around the city.

There are many car rental services in Delhi which can provide chauffeur-driven cars to Bikaner.

Get around
Getting around in Bikaner is only done using three wheeler autos, due to the fact that streets are too narrow (so that they are not clogged with sand in case of sandstorms, which are very frequent in summer) and busy for cars. These are very cheap and a day's hire shouldn't cost more than ₹250.

Do

 * Bishnoi Camel Safaris is a project to save camels through tourism. It has contacts with grassroots camel men and provides fair prices to them. Camels have been the beauty of the Thar Desert but they are at the verge of end due to machines. They are not economically viable and have to compete with machines for survival. Its a pity that we keep on watching this situation. Bishnoi camel safaris has taken the initiative to change this. Contact Mr. Bishnoi arotuan@gmail.com, mobile:09461047725

Eat
For a foodie a visit to Bhujia Bazaar (yes Bikaner does have a market named on famous Bikaneri Bhujia) and Chai Patti is a must. You will just fall in love with the Kachoris and Samosas at Chai Patti.

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Bikaner Division

Bikaner Division is in Rajasthan in India.

Cities

 * — famous for its sweets
 * — famous for the shifting sand dunes of the Thar Desert and beautiful grand havelis with marvelous fresco paintings
 * — home to the 1700-year-old Bhatner Fort, considered to be one of the oldest forts of India
 * — a village in the Thar desert
 * — a planned city influenced by the town planning of Paris known as the "food basket of Rajasthan"

Talk
Hindi, English, Marwari

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Bikol phrasebook

Bikol is the main local language of the Bicol Region in southeastern Luzon, Philippines. It is strongly influenced by Spanish.

Belonging to the Austronesian family of languages, it is closely related to all the other languages in the Philippines like the larger Ilocano, Tagalog and Cebuano and more distantly to the various languages of the Pacific islands.

Malay, the main language of the Malaysia, is also closely related to Bikol, and while the two languages are not mutually intelligible, you will notice many cognates. There are also numerous false friends between Bikol and Malay, such as Malay pagi (morning) vs Bikol pagi (sting ray) and Bikol ayam (dog) vs Malay ayam (chicken).

Accent marks
Diacritics (tandang panduon) are normally not written in everyday usage, be it in publications or personal correspondence. The teaching of diacritics is inconsistent in Philippine schools and many Bicolanos do not know how to use them. However, diacritics are normally used in dictionaries and in textbooks aimed at teaching the language to foreigners.

There are three kinds of diacritics used in Bikol:

 * Acute accent or pahilíg

Used to indicate primary or secondary stress on a particular syllable; marháy. It is usually omitted on words that are stressed on the penultimate (second to the last) syllable; babáyi = babayi. It is possible that there is more than one stressed syllable in a word, meaning that that pahilíg mark may appear multiple times, as in Repúbliká. If there is no diacritic on the last two syllables of a word, then it means that there is stress on the penultimate syllable.

 * Grave accent or paiwà

It indicates that there is a glottal stop (/ʔ/) at the end of the word. This mark may only appear at the end of a word that ends in a vowel. This mark does not indicate stress. Therefore, following the previously stated rule on stress, sampulò is stressed on the second to the last syllable.

 * Circumflex accent or pakupyâ

It indicates that the final syllable of a word receives stress while there is a glottal stop that follows; udô. This is because it is a combination of the pahilíg and paiwà marks. This mark may only appear at the end of a word that ends in a vowel.

Stress
Although Bikol is pronounced as it is spelled, stress is very unpredictable and stressing the wrong syllable can lead to misinterpretation; for that reason, almost every book and dictionary concerning the Bikol language will put an accent mark (´) on the stressed syllable.

Vowels
''In Bikol, vowels are pronounced like in Spanish. Note that two consecutive vowels are pronounced separately.''

 * a
 * open central unrounded vowel IPA [a]; like the a in far

 * e
 * close-mid front unrounded vowel IPA [e]; like the e in hen

 * i	:close front unrounded vowel IPA [i]; like the ee in see
 * o
 * closed-mid back rounded vowel IPA [o]; like the o in order

 * u	:close back rounded vowel IPA [u]; like the oo in soon

Consonants

 * b
 * as in bee

 * k
 * as in key

 * d
 * as in dough

 * g
 * as in gold

 * h
 * as in heat

 * l
 * as in let

 * m
 * as in me

 * n
 * as in nice

 * ng
 * as in song

 * p
 * as in pea

 * r
 * as in raw

 * s
 * as in sea

 * t
 * as in tea

 * w
 * as in weak

 * y
 * as in you

Some consonants are borrowed from Spanish and English and are used in writing names of places and personal names.

 * c : like c in call, corn, cure (before a, o, u)
 * like c in cell, cinder (before e or i)

 * f : like f in fine
 * j :like h in ham
 * ll :although not a letter in the Philippines but of Spanish influence, pronounced as ly
 * ñ : like ny in canyon
 * q : like q in quest (always with a silent u)
 * v : pronounced the same way as b (see above) like b in bow.
 * x : like x in flexible
 * like ss in hiss (at beginning of a word)
 * like h as in he in the family name Roxas

 * z : like s in supper

Digraphs
Some digraphs appear in Spanish and English loan words.

 * diy

 * as in just

 * ts

 * as in chew

 * siy

 * as in shoe

 * ny

 * as in canyon

 * ly

 * as in million

Common diphthongs
In the spelling of many places and personal names, ao is used and is pronounced as in how just like the Spanish way of spelling.

 * aw
 * as in how

 * iw
 * as in kiwi

 * ay
 * as in high

 * oy
 * as in boy

Personal pronouns
Inclusivity

Note that Bikol has two words which are equivalent to the English word we. If you intend to include the person or people you are talking to, the word to use is kita. If the subject does not include your listener(s), then the correct word would be kami.

Negation
Use dai to mean no and bakô to mean not. "Daing gayon" means no beauty and "bakong magayon" means not  beautiful. Some nouns connot be combined with dai. Never say daing lumoy, instead say, bakong malumoy.

Bako can also be used for nouns. Example: Bako ining sabon. (This is not a soap)

Singular and plural verbs
Note To form the plural verbs in Bikol, the syllables "ra","ri", "ro", and/or "ru", were added at the middle of the root word depending on the first syllable it follows.
 * The child is playing.
 * Nagkakawat an aki.

 * The children are playing.
 * Nagkakarawat an mga aki.

 * The man is sitting.
 * Nagtutukaw an lalaki.

 * The men are sitting.
 * Nagtuturukaw an mga lalaki.

 * The dog is barking.
 * Nagbabatok an ayam.

 * The dogs are barking.
 * Nagbabaratok an mga ayam.

 * He/She bought an ice cream.
 * Nagbakal siya nin ice cream.

 * They bought ice cream.
 * Nagbarakal sinda nin ice cream.

 * He is praying.
 * Nagpapangadyî siya.

 * They are praying.
 * Nagpapangaradyî sinda.

 * The book was borrowed.
 * Sinublî si libro.

 * The books were borrowed.
 * Sinurublî si mga libro.

 * S/he will come with me tomorrow.
 * Maiba siya sakuyà sa aga.

 * They will come with me tomorrow.
 * Mairiba sinda sakuyà sa aga.

 * He bathed in the sea.
 * Nagkarigos siya sa dagat.

 * They bathed in the sea.
 * Nagkararigos sinda sa dagat.

Singular and plural adjectives
Note: In Bikol plural adjectives are made by adding the syllables "ra", "ri", "ro", and "ru" after the first syllable. However, there is an exception. The plural of "magayón", is "magagayon" and "mabuot" is "mabubuot".
 * A small stone.
 * Sarong sadit na gapô.

 * Four small stones.
 * Apat na saradit na gapô.

 * A dry shorts.
 * Sarong marang sarwal.

 * Two dry shorts.
 * Duwang mararang sarwal.

 * A short bamboo split.
 * Sarong halìpot na salsag.

 * Seven short bamboo splits.
 * Pitong haralìpot na salsag.

 * A long bamboo split.
 * Sarong halabang salsag.

 * Four long bamboo splits.
 * Apat na haralabang salsag.

Spatio-temporal dimensions
These words are adjectives that begin with ha- and used only to refer to spatio-temporal dimensions.

Interrogative Pronouns

 * question
 * hapot (hah-PAWT)

 * answer
 * simbag (seem-BAHG)

 * to ask
 * maghapot (mahg-hah-PAWT)

 * to answer
 * magsimbag (mahg-seem-BAHG)
 * who
 * siisay (singular) (see-EE-sigh)
 * sirisay (plural) (see-REE-sigh)
 * where
 * haen (singular) (HAH-een)
 * haraen (plural) (hah-RAH-een)
 * saen (singular) (sah-EEN)
 * saraen (plural) (sah-rah-EEN)
 * how
 * pâno (PAH'-naw)
 * when

 * nuarin (if the question is answerable by future events) (noo-ah-REEN)
 * kasuarin (if the question is answerable by past events) (kah-soo-ah-REEN)
 * whose
 * kisisay (singular) (kee-SEE-sigh),
 * kisirisay (plural) (kee-see-REE-sigh)
 * how much? (prize)
 * manggurâno (mahng-goo-RAH'-naw)
 * mamira (mah-mihr-RAH)
 * how much (degree)
 * gurâno (goo-RAH'naw)
 * why?
 * tâno (Bikol - Naga) (TAH'-naw)
 * natà (Bikol - Legazpi) (NAH-tah')
 * what?
 * ano (ah-NAW)
 * how many?
 * pira (pee-RAH)
 * which?
 * arin (ah-REEN)

Phrase list
This article concentrates on the most common variety spoken in Naga and Legazpi.

Accents are not normally used in written Bikol.

Basics

 * Hello. :Kumusta. (''koo-mooss-TAH)
 * How are you? : Kumusta ka? (koo-mooss-TAH kah?)
 * Tara. (Bikol - Naga, informal) (tah-RAH)
 * Nom. (Bikol - Legazpi, informal) (nawm)
 * Nem. (Bikol - Legazpi, informal) (nehm)
 * It sometimes follows the phrase ano na, (ah-NAW nah) in which together literally translates as what's up?.

 * Fine, thank you. : Marhay man, salamat. (mahr-HIGH man, sah-LAH-maht)
 * What is your name? : Ano an pangaran mo? (ah-NAW ahn pah-NGAH-rahn maw?)
 * My name is ____.
 * Ako si ____. (ah-KAW see ____.)

 * Nice to meet you. : Kaugmahan ko na mamidbidan ka. (one person) (kah-oog-MAH-hahn kaw nah mah-meed-BEE-dahn kah)
 * Kaugmahan ko na mamidbidan kamo. (two or more person) (kah-oog-MAH-hahn kaw nah mah-meed-BEE-dahn kah-MAW)

 * Please.
 * Tabì. (TAH-bee')

 * Thank you.
 * Dios mabalos. (JAWSS MAH-bah-lawss)
 * Salamat na marhay (sah-LAH-maht nah mahr-HIGH)

 * You're welcome. : Daing ano man. (dah-EENG ah-NAW mahn)
 * Yes. : Iyo. (ee-YAW)
 * No. : Dai. (dah-EE )
 * Excuse me. (getting attention) :Madalî saná. (mah-dah-LEE' sah-NAH)
 * Excuse me. (May I pass through?)
 * Makiagi. (mah-kee-AH-gee)

 * I'm sorry. :Pasensiya na. (pah-SEHN-shah nah)
 * Goodbye (formal) :Paaram. (pah-AH-rahm)
 * Goodbye (informal)
 * Madigdi na ako. (MAH-deeg-dee nah ah-KAW)
 * Maduman na ako. (MAH-doo-mahn nah ah-KAW)

 * I can't speak Bikol well. :Dai ako tatao mag-Bikol nin marhay. (dah-EE ah-KAW tah-tah-AW mahg-BEE-kawll neen mahr-HIGH)
 * Do you speak English? : Tatao ka mag-Ingles? (tah-tah-AW kah mahg-eeng-GLEHSS)
 * Good day : Marhay na aldaw. (mahr-HIGH nah ahll-DOW)
 * Good morning : Marhay na aga. (mahr-HIGH nah AH-gah)
 * Good afternoon : Marhay na hapon. (mahr-HIGH nah HAH-pawn)
 * Good evening : Marhay na banggí. (mahr-HIGH nah bahng-GEE)
 * To you all. (said after saying "good morning", etc. but optional)
 * Some speakers prefer "saindong gabos" while others prefer "saindo gabos" without -ng.

 * I don't understand :Dai ko nasasabotan. (dah-EE kaw nah-sah-sah-BAW-tahn)

Problems

 * Leave me alone!
 * Pabayaan mo ako! (pah-bah-YAH-ahn maw ah-KAW)

 * Don't touch me!
 * Dai mo ako pagdutaan! (dah-EE moh ah-KAW pahg-doo-tah-AHN) (Bikol - Naga)
 * Dai mo ako pagduotan! (dah-EE moh ah-KAW pahg-doo-oo-TAHN) (Bikol - Legazpi)

 * I'll call the police.
 * Maapod ako nin pulis. (mah-ah-PAWD ah-KAW neen poo-LEESS)

 * Police!
 * Pulis! (poo-LEESS)

 * Stop! Thief!
 * Pundo! Parahàbon! (poon-DAW pah-rah-hah'-BAWN)

 * I need your help. :Kaipohan ko an tabang mo. (kah-ee-PAW-hahn kaw ahn TAH-bahng maw)
 * Call the police. :Umapod ka nin pulis. (oo-mah-PAWD kah neen poo-LEESS)
 * I'm lost. :Nawawarâ ako. (nah-wah-wah-RAH' ah-KAW)
 * I lost my bag. :Nawawarâ si sakuyang bag. (nah-wah-wah-RAH' see sah-KOO-yahng bahg)
 * I lost my wallet. :Nawawarâ si sakuyang pitaka. (nah-wah-wah-RAH' see sah-KOO-yahng pee-TAH-kah)
 * I'm sick. :May hilang ako. (migh HEE-lahng ah-KAW)
 * I need a doctor. :Kaipohan ko an doktor. (kah-ee-PAW-hahn kaw ahn dawck-TAWR)
 * Can I use your phone? :Pwede ko gamiton an saimong selpon? (PWEH-deh kaw gah-MEE-tawn ahn sah-EE-mawng SEHLL-pawn?)

Numbers
''There exist two numerals in Bikol. The native Bikol and the Spanish numerals. Generally, Bicolanos use the Spanish terms if they are talking about time. You will, however, see the native terms if you would read literary books. If you are going on a shopping, prices are given in Spanish (or English) numerals.''

 * 1 :sarô (sah-RAW')
 * 2 :duwa (doo-WAH)
 * 3 :tulo (too-LAW)
 * 4 :apat (ah-PAHT)
 * 5 :lima (lee-MAH)
 * 6 :anom (ah-NAWM)
 * 7 :pito (pee-TAW)
 * 8 : walo (wah-LAW)
 * 9 : siyam (SHAHM)
 * 10 :sampulo (sahm-POO-law' )
 * 11 :kagsarô (kahg-sah-RAW' )
 * 12 :kagduwa (kahg-doo-WAH)
 * 13 :kagtulo (kahg-too-LAW)
 * 14 :kag-apat (kahg-ah-PAHT)
 * 15 :kaglima (kahg-lih-MAH)
 * 16 :kag-anom (kahg-ah-NAWM)
 * 17 :kagpito (kahg-pee-TAW)
 * 18 :kagwalo (kahg-wah-LAW)
 * 19 :kagsiyam (kahg-SHAHM)
 * 20 :duwampulo (doo-wahm-POO-law' )
 * 21 :duwampulo may sarô (doo-wahm-POO-law' migh sah-RAW' )
 * 22 :duwampulo may duwa (doo-wahm-POO-law' migh doo-WAH)
 * 23 :duwampulo may tulo (doo-wahm-POO-law' migh too-LAW)
 * 30 :tulompulo (too-lawm-POO-law' )
 * 40 :apat na pulo (ah-PAHT nah POO-law' )
 * 50 :limampulo (''lee-mahm-POO-law')
 * 60 :anom na pulo (ah-NAWM nah POO-law' )
 * 70 :pitompulo (pee-tawm-POO-law' )
 * 80 :walompulo (wah-lawm-POO-law' )
 * 90 :siyam na pulo (SHAHM nah POO-law' )
 * 100 :sanggatos (sahng-gah-TAWSS)
 * 200 :duwang gatos (doo-WAHNG gah-TAWSS)
 * 300 :tulong gatos (too-LAWNG gah-TAWSS)
 * 1,000 :sangribo (sahng-REE-baw)
 * 2,000 :duwang ribo (doo-WAHNG REE-baw)
 * 1,000,000 :sarong milyon (sah-RAWNG meel-YAWN)
 * 1,000,000,000 :sarong bilyon (sah-RAWNG beell-LYAWN)
 * 1,000,000,000,000 :sarong trilyon (sah-RAWNG treell-LYAWN)
 * number _____ (train, bus, etc.) :numero kan tren, bus, asbp. (NOO-meh-raw kahn trehn, booss, ah-SEEN ee-BAH pah)
 * half :kabangâ (kah-bah-NGAH' )
 * less :dikit (dee-KEET) (Bikol - Naga)
 * diit (dee-EET) (Bikol - Legazpi)

 * more :dakol (dah-KAWLL)

Time

 * now : ngunyan (ngoon-YAHN)
 * later : atyan (aht-CHAHN)
 * before : bago (BAH-gaw )
 * morning : aga (AH-gah )
 * afternoon : hapon (HAH-pawn)
 * evening : banggi (bahng-GEE)
 * night : banggi (bahng-GEE)

Clock time

 * six o'clock AM :a las sais nin pagkaaga (ah-LAHSS sighss neen pahg-kah-AH-gah)
 * seven o'clock AM :a las syete nin pagkaaga (ah-LAHSS SHEH-teh neen pahg-kah-AH-gah)
 * noon : udto (ood-TAW)
 * one o'clock PM :a la una nin pagkahapon (ah-LAH OO-nah neen pahg-kah-HAH-pawn)
 * two o'clock PM :a las dos nin pagkahapon (ah-LAHSS DAWSS neen pahg-kah-HAH-pawn)
 * six o'clock PM :a las sais nin pagkabanggí (ah-LAHSS sighss neen pahg-kah-bahng-GEE)
 * seven o'clock AM :a las syete nin pagkabanggi (ah-LAHSS SHEH-teh neen pahg-kah-bahng-GEE)
 * midnight :matangâ (mah-tah-NGAH')

Duration

 * _____ second(s). :_____ segundo. (seh-GOON-daw)
 * _____ minute(s). :_____ minuto. (mee-NOO-taw)
 * _____ hour(s). :______ oras. (AW-rahss)
 * _____ day(s). :____ aldaw. (ahll-DOW)
 * _____ week(s). :____ semana. (see-MAH-nah)
 * ______ month(s). :____ bulan. (BOO-lahn)
 * _____ year(s). :____ taon. (tah-AWN)

Days
Names for days are borrowed from Spanish.

 * Monday :Lunes (LOO-nehss)
 * Tuesday :Martes (mahr-TEHSS)
 * Wednesday :Myerkoles (MYEHR-koo-lehss)
 * Thursday :Huwebes (hoo-WEH-behss)
 * Friday :Byernes (BYEHR-nehss)
 * Saturday :Sabado (SAH-bah-daw)
 * Sunday :Domingo (doo-MEENG-gaw)

 * today :ngunyan na aldaw (ngoon-YAHN nah ahll-DOW)
 * yesterday :kasuodma (kah-soo-ood-MAH')
 * tomorrow :sa aga (sah AH-gah)
 * this week :ngunyan na semana (ngoon-YAHN nah seh-MAH-nah)
 * last week :kan nakalihis na semana (kahn nah-kah-LEE-heess nah seh-MAH-nah)
 * next week :sa masunod na semana (sah MAH-soo-nawd nah seh-MAH-nah)

Months
The names of the months are borrowed from Spanish language.
 * January :Enero (eh-NEH-raw)
 * February :Pebrero (pehb-REH-raw)
 * March :Marso (MAHR-saw)
 * April :Abril (ahb-REELL)
 * May :Mayo (MAH-yaw)
 * June :Hunyo (HOON-nyaw)
 * July :Hulyo (HOOLL-lyaw)
 * August :Agosto (ah-GAWSS-taw)
 * September :Setyembre (seht-CHEHM-breh)
 * October :Oktobre (awck-TOO-breh)
 * November :Nobyembre (nawb-BYEHM-breh)
 * December :Desyembre (deess-SHEHM-breh)

Writing time and date
Dates can be written as follows: Times are written as in English (as in 2:23) but spoken in Spanish (as in alas sais beynte tres).
 * English format: April 26, 1988 would be Abril 26, 1988
 * Spanish format: April 26, 1988 would be ika-26 kan Abril, 1988

Eating

 * A table for one person/two people. :Lamesa para sa sarô/duwa katawo. (lah-MEH-sah PAH-rah sah sah-RAW'/doo-WAH kah-TAH-waw)
 * Can I look at the menu. : Pwede ko máhiling an menu? (PWEH-deh kaw mah-hee-LEENG ahn meh-NOO?)
 * Can I look in the kitchen (, please)? : Pwede ko mahilíng an kusina? (PWEH-deh kaw mah-hee-LEENG ahn koo-SEE-nah?)
 * Where is the bathroom? :Saen an banyo? (sah-EEN ahn BAHN-yaw?)
 * I'm a vegetarian. :Vegetarian ako. (beh-jeh-TAHR-ryahn ah-KAW)
 * I don't eat pork. :Dai ako nagkakakan nin karneng urig. (dah-EE ah-KAW nahg-kah-kah-KAHN neen KAHR-nehng oo-REEG)
 * I don't eat beef. :Dai ako nagkakakan nin karneng baka. (dah-EE ah-KAW nag-kah-kah-KAHN neen KAHR-nehng BAH-kah)
 * It's salty. :Maasgad (mah-ahss-GAHD)
 * It's so sweet. :Mahamis (mah-hah-MEESS)
 * It's spicy. :Maharang (mah-HAH-rahng)
 * It's sour. :Maalsom (mah-ahll-SAWM)
 * breakfast :pamahawan (pah-mah-hah-WAHN)
 * lunch :pangudtohan (pah-ngood-TOO-hahn)
 * snack : merindal (meh-reen-DAHLL)
 * supper/dinner :Pamanggihan (pah-mahng-GEE-hahn)
 * I want ___.
 * Gusto ko ining ___. (GOOSS-taw kaw ee-NEENG ___)

 * I want a dish called ____. :Gusto ko ining panirâ na ____. (GOOSS-taw kaw ee-NEENG pah-nih-RAH' nah ___ )
 * chicken meat :karneng manok (kahr-NEHNG mah-NAWCK)
 * beef :karneng baka (kahr-NEHNG BAH-kah)
 * pork :karneng urig (kahr-NEHNG oo-REEG)
 * fish :sirâ (see-RAH')
 * food
 * kakanon (''kah-KAH-nawn)

 * drinks :inomon (ee-NAW-mawn)
 * egg(s) :sugok (SOO-gawck) (Bikol - Naga)
 * bunay (boo-NIGH) (Bikol - Legazpi)

 * sausage :longganisa (lawng-gah-NEE-sah)
 * fresh vegetables :làbas na gulayon (lah'-BAHSS nah goo-lah-YAWN)
 * fresh fruits :làbas na prutas (lah'-BAHSS nah PROO-tahss)
 * restaurant :restawran (rehss-TOW-rahn)
 * bread :tinapay (tee-NAH-pigh)
 * cheese :keso (KEH-saw)
 * cooked rice :maluto (mah-LOO-taw')
 * raw :hilaw (hee-LOW)
 * cooked :linutò (lee-NOO-taw' )
 * noodles :pansit (pahn-SEET)
 * grilled/roasted :inihaw (ee-NEE-how)
 * salt :asin (ah-SEEN)
 * peanuts :mani (mah-NEE)
 * sugar :asukar (ah-SOO-kahr)
 * soy sauce :tawyo (tow-YAW')
 * onion :sebolyas (seh-BOOLL-lyahss)
 * corn :mais (mah-EESS)
 * cooking oil :lana (LAH-nah)
 * chili pepper :sili (SEE-lee) (Bikol - Naga)
 * ladâ (lah-DAH') (Bikol - Legazpi)

 * coconut milk. :gutâ (Bikol - Naga) (goo-TAH' )
 * natok (Bikol - Legazpi) (nah-TAWCK)

 * It was delicious. :Masiram (mah-see-RAHM)
 * I'm finished / done eating . :Tapos na akong magkakan. (TAH-pawss nah ah-KAWNG mahg-kah-KAHN)

Colors

 * black. :itom (ee-TAWM)
 * white. :putî (poo-TEE')
 * blue. :asul (ah-SOOLL)
 * green. :berde (BEHR-deh)
 * gold. :bulawan (boo-LAH-wahn)
 * orange. :kahel (kah-HEHLL)
 * yellow. :amarilyo (ah-mah-REELL-yaw)
 * giyáw (gee-YOW)

 * gray. : de-abó (deh ah-BAW)
 * brown. : de-kape (deh kah-PEH)
 * baróron (bah-RAW-rawn)

 * red. :pulá (poo-LAH)
 * purple. :líla (LEE-lah)
 * silver. :pírak. (PEE-rahck)
 * plata (PLAH-tah)

 * ebony. :bantulínaw (bahn-too-LEE-now)

Bus and train

 * How much is the ticket to _____? :Manggurâno an tiket pasiring sa _____? (mahng-goo-RAH'-naw ahn TEE-keht pah-SEE-reeng sah ___?)
 * One ticket to _____, please. :Sarong tiket pasiring sa _____. (sah-RAWNG TEE-keht pah-SEE-reeng sah)
 * Where does this train/bus go? :Pasiring sain ining tren/bus? (pah-SEE-reeng sah-EEN ee-NEENG trehn/booss?)
 * Does this train/bus stop in ____? :Nagpupundo ining tren/bus sa _____? (nahg-poo-poon-DAW ee-NEENG trehn/booss sah ___?)
 * When does the train/bus for ____ leave? :Nuarin malarga ining tren/bus pasiring sa _____? (noo-ah-REEN mah-LAHR-gah ee-NEENG trehn/booss pah-SEE-reeng sah ___?)
 * When will this train/bus arrive in ____? :Nuarin maabot ining tren/bus sa _____? (noo-ah-REEN mah-ah-BAWT ee-NEENG trehn/booss sah ___?)

Taxi

 * taxi :taksi (TAHCK-see)
 * Take me to____(, please). :Darhon mo ako sa ____ . (dahr-HAWN maw ah-KAW sah ___ )
 * How much does it cost to get to ____? :Manggurâno an plite pasiring sa ____. (mahng-goo-RAH'-naw ahn PLEE-teh pah-SEE-rihng sah___?)
 * Take me there, please. :Darhon mo ako duman. (dahr-HAWN maw ah-KAW doo-MAHN)

Jeepney
''Jeepneys are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. When you hand your fare over to a driver or a conductor (the person who usually keeps hanging on the jeepney rails), always say your origin, your destination, and how many you are with.''

 * Stop! (to get off the jeepney). :
 * Para. (PAH-rah)

 * How much is the fare to ____?:Manggurâno an plite pasíring sa ____? (mahng-goo-RAH'-naw an PLEE-teh pah-SEE-reeng sah?)
 * Sir (Driver), where's my change? :Manoy, hain si suklî ko? (MAH-noy, HAH-een see soo-KLEE' kaw?)
 * Sir (Driver), you have excess change.
 * Manoy, sobra si sinulkî mo sakô. (MAH-noy, SAW-brah see see-nook-LEE' maw sah-KAW')

 * Can you drop me off at ____? : Pwede mo akong ihatod sa ____? (PWEH-deh maw ah-KAWNG ee-hah-TAWD sah ___)
 * Where are you from? :Tagasain ka? (TAH-gah sah-EEN kah?)
 * Where will you drop off? :Sain ka mababâ? (sah-EEN kah MAH-bah-bah'?)

Directions

 * How do I get to _____ ? :Pâno ako makaduman sa _____ (PAH'-naw ah-KAW mah-kah-doo-MAHN sah ___?)
 * ...the train station? :... estasyon kan tren (...ehss-tah-SHAWN kahn trehn)
 * ...the bus station? :... estasyon kan bus (...ehs-tah-SHAWN kahn booss)
 * ...the airport? :...palayogan (...ahn pah-lah-YAW-gahn?)
 * ...downtown? :...pasiring sa banwa (...pah-SEE-rihng sah bahn-WAH?)
 * ...the youth hostel? :...hostel kan kaakian (...hawss-TELL kahn kah-ah-KEE-ahn?)
 * ...the _____ hotel? :.... ___ hotel (...____haw-TEHLL?)
 * ...the American / Canadian / Australian / British consulate? :...konsulado kan Amerika / Kanada / Australya / Britanya (kohn-soo-LAH-daw kahn ah-MEH-ree-kah / KAH-nah-dah / owss-TRAH-lee-yah / bree-TAH-nyah)
 * Where are there a lot of... :Saen an igwang dakol na... (sah-EEN ahn eeg-WAHNG dah-KAWLL nah...)
 * ...hotels? :...mga hotel? (...mah-NGAH haw-TEHLL?)
 * ...restaurants? :...mga restawran? (...mah-NGAH rehss-TOW-rahn?)
 * ...bars? :...mga bar? (...mah-NGAH bahr?)
 * ...sites to see? :...mga tànawon? (...mah-NGAH tah'-NAH-wawn?)
 * Can you show me on the map? : Pwede mo ipahiling sakuya sa mapa? (PWEH-deh maw ee-pah-hee-LEENG sah-KOO-yah' sah MAH-pah?)
 * street :tinampo (tee-nahm-PAW)
 * turn left :siko sa wala (SEE-kaw' sah wah-LAH)
 * turn right :siko sa tuo (SEE-kaw' sah TOO-aw)
 * left :wala (wah-LAH)
 * right :tuo (TOO-aw)
 * straight ahead :deretso sana (deh-REHT-chaw sah-NAH)
 * towards the____ :pasiring sa ___ (pah-SEE-rihng sah ___)
 * past the ____ :makalihis sa ____ (mah-kah-LEE-hehss sah ___)
 * before the ____ :bago mag-agi sa ____ (BAH-gaw mag-AH-ghee sah ____)
 * intersection :pagsuwayan (pahg-soo-WIGH-yahn)
 * north :amihanan (ah-mee-HAH-nahn)
 * south :habagatan (hah-bah-gah-TAHN)
 * east :subangan (soo-BAH-ngahn)
 * sirangan (see-RAH-ngahn)

 * west :solnopan (sool-NAW-pahn)
 * uphill :patukad (pah-TOO-kahd)
 * pasubida (pah-soo-BEE-dah)

 * downhill :palugsot (pah-loog-SAWT)
 * padalhog (pah-dahl-HAWG)

Lodging

 * Do you have any rooms available? :Igwa pa kamong available na kwarto? (eeg-WAH pah kah-MAWNG ah-VAY-luh-buhll nah KWAHR-taw?)
 * How much is a room for one person/two people? : Manggurâno an kuwarto para sa sarô/duwá katawo? (mahng-goo-RAH'-naw ahn KWAHR-taw PAH-rah sah sah-RAW'/doo-WAH kah-TAH-waw?)
 * Does the room come with __. :Igwa an kwarto nin___? (eeg-WAH ahn koo-WAHR-taw neen___?)
 * bedsheets :kobre kama (KAW-breh KAH-mah)
 * pillows :ulonan (oo-LOO-nahn)
 * blankets :tamong (tah-MAWNG)
 * bathrooms :banyo (BAHN-yaw)
 * karigosán (kah-ree-goo-SAHN)

 * telephone :telepono (teh-LEH-poo-naw)
 * TV :TV (TEE-bee)
 * Can I see the room first? : Pwede ko mahiling mûna an kwarto? (PWEH-deh kaw MAH-hee-leeng MOO'-nah ahn KWAHR-taw?)
 * Do you have anything quieter? : Igwa kamong mas tuninong pa kaini? (eeg-WAH kah-MAWNG mahss too-NEE-nawng pah kah-ee-NEE?)
 * bigger :mas dakula (mahss dah-KOO-lah' )
 * cheaper :mas barato (mahss bah-RAH-taw)
 * cleaner :mas malinig (mahss mah-LEE-neeg)
 * I will stay for ____ nights.
 * Matener ako digdi nin ___ na banggi. (mah-teh-NEHR ah-KAW dihg-DEE neen ___ nah bahng-GEE)

 * Is breakfast/supper included? :Kabali na digdi an pamahaw/pamanggi? (kah-BAH-lee nah deeg-DEE ahn pah-MAH-hah-wahn / pah-mang-GEE?)
 * What time is breakfast/lunch/supper? :Anong oras an pamahaw/pangudto/pamanggi?(ah-NAWNG AW-rahss ahn pah-MAH-how / pah-NGOOD-taw / pah-mahng-GEE?)
 * Please clean my room. :Pakilinigan mo an sakong kwarto. (pah-kee-lee-NEE-gahn maw ahn sah-KOO-yahng KWAHR-taw)
 * Can you wake me up at ____ (e.g. ten o'clock) : Pwede mo akong pukawon pag-______ (e.g. alas dose) (PWEH-deh maw ah-KAWNG poo-KAH-wawn pahg-___)
 * I want to check out. :Gusto ko mag-check out. (GOOS-taw kaw mahg-CHEHCK-owt)

Money

 * Do you accept American/Australian/Canadian dollars? :Nag-aakò kamo nin American/Australian/Canadian dollars? (nahg-ah-AH-kaw kah-MAW neen ah-MEH-rih-kahn/owss-TREHL-yahn/KAH-ney-dyahn DAH-lahrss?)
 * Do you accept British pounds? :Nag-aakò kamo nin British pounds? (nahg-ah-AH-kaw' kah-MAW neen BREE-teesh powndss?)
 * Do you accept euros? :Nag-aakò kamo nin Euros? (nahg-ah-AH-kaw' kah-MAW neen YOO-rawss?)
 * Do you accept credit cards? :Nag-aakò kamo nin credit card? (nahg-ah-AH-kaw kah-MAW neen KREH-deet kahrd?)
 * Can you change money for me? : Pwede mo ribayan ining kuwarta para sakuyà? (PWEH-deh maw ree-BAH-yahn ee-NEENG KWAHR-tah PAH-rah sah-KOO-yah'?)
 * Where can I get money changed? :Saen ako pwedeng magparibay nin kuwarta? (sah-EEN ah-KAW PWEH-dehng mahg-pah-REE-bigh neen KWAHR-tah?)
 * Can you change a traveler's check for me? : Pwede mo ribayan an traveler's check para sakuya? (PWEH-deh maw ree-BIGH-yahn ahn TRAH-beh-lehrss chehck PAH-rah sah-KOO-yah'?)
 * Where can I get a traveler's check changed? :Saen ako pwedeng magparibay nin traveler's check? (sah-EEN ah-KAW PWEH-dehng mahg-pah-REE-bigh neen TRAH-beh-lehrss chehck?)
 * What is the exchange rate right now? :Ano an exchange rate ngunyan? (ah-NAW ahn ehckss-CHAYNJ rayt ngoon-YAHN?)
 * Where is an automatic teller machine (ATM)? :Saen an ATM? (sah-EEN ahn ay-TEE-ehm?)

Bars

 * Do you serve alcohol? :Nagseserbi kamo nin arak? (nahg-seh-sehr-BEE kah-MAW neen AH-rahck?)
 * A beer/two beers, please. :Sarô/Duwáng bote nin beer. (sah-RAW'/doo-WAHNG BAW-teh neen beer)
 * A glass of red/white wine. :Sarong baso nin red/white wine. (sah-RAWNG BAH-saw neen rehd/wight wighn)
 * whiskey :wiski (WEES-kee)
 * vodka :bodka (BAWD-kah)
 * rum :ram (RAHM)
 * water :tubig (TOO-bihg)
 * One more, please. :Sarô pa. (sah-RAW' pah)
 * What time do you close? :Anong oras kamo nagsasara? (ah-NAWNG AW-rahss kah-MAW nahg-sah-sah-RAH?)
 * Cheers!
 * Tagay! (TAH-gigh)

Shopping

 * Do you have this in my size? :Igwa kamong kasukol ko? (eeg-WAH kah-MAWNG kah-SOO-kawll kaw?)
 * How much is this? :Gurâno ini? (goo-RAH'-naw ee-NEE?)
 * That's too expensive. :Mahalon man iyan. (mah-HAH-lawn mahn ee-YAHN)
 * Would you take _____? :Pwede mo kuahon an ___? (PWEH-deh maw koo-ah-HAWN ahn ___?)
 * expensive :mahal (mah-HAHLL)
 * cheap :barato (bah-RAH-taw)
 * I can't afford it. :Dai ko kayang bakalon ini. (dah-EE kaw KAH-yahng bah-kah-LAWN ee-NE)
 * I don't want it / that. :Habô ko kaini / kaiyan. (hah-BAW' kaw kah-ee-NEE / kah-eeh-YAHN)
 * You're trying to fool me. :Pigdadayà mo ako. (pihg-dah-DAH-yah' maw ah-KAW)
 * I'm not interested. :Bako ako interesado. (bah-KAW' ah-KAW een-teh-reh-SAH-daw)
 * OK, I'll take it.
 * Sige, kukuahon ko. (SEE-geh, koo-koo-AH-hawn kaw)

 * Can I have a bag? : Pwede akong maghagad nin bag? (PWEH-deh ah-KAWNG mahg-HAH-gahd neen bahg?)
 * Do you ship (overseas)? :Nagpapadara kamo sa ibang nasyon? (nahg-pah-pah-dah-RAH kah-MAW sah eeh-BAHNG nahss-SHAWN?)
 * I need... :Kaipohan ko nin... (kah-eeh-PAW-hahn kaw neen...)
 * ...toothpaste. :...toothpaste (TOOTH-payst)
 * ...a toothbrush. :...sepilyo (seh-PEEL-yaw)
 * ...tampons. :...mga tampon. (mah-NGAH tahm-PAWN)
 * ...soap. :...sabon (sah-BAWN)
 * ...shampoo. :...shampoo (SHAHM-poo)
 * ...pain reliever. (e.g., aspirin or ibuprofen) :...bulong sa kulog (boo-LAWNG sah koo-LAWG)
 * ...cold medicine. :...bulong sa sìpon (boo-LAWNG sah see'-PAWN)
 * ...stomach medicine. :...bulong sa kulog kan tulak ... (boo-LAWNG sah koo-LAWG kahn too-LAHCK)
 * ...a razor. :...pang-ahit (pahng-AH-heet)
 * ...an umbrella. :...payong (PAH-yawng)
 * ...sunblock lotion. :...sunblock lotion (SUHN-blahck LOH-shawn)
 * ...a postcard. :...postcard (POHST-kahrd)
 * ...postage stamps. :...postage stamps (POHSS-tehj STAHMPSS)
 * ...batteries. :...pila (PEE-lah)
 * ...writing paper. :...suratan (soo-rah-TAHN)
 * ...a pen. :...bolpen (BAWLL-pehn)
 * ...English-language books. :...libro sa tataramon na Ingles (leeb-RAW sah tah-tah-RAH-mawn nah eeng-GLEHSS)
 * ...English-language magazines. :...magasin sa tataramon na Ingles (MAH-gah-seen sah tah-tah-RAH-mawn na eeng-GLEHSS)
 * ...an English-language newspaper. :...diyaryo sa tataramon na Ingles (jahr-YAW sah tah-tah-RAH-mawn nah eeng-GLEHSS)
 * ...an English-Bikol dictionary. :...diksyonaryo sa tataramon na Ingles - Bikol (deeck-shaw-NAHR-ryaw sah tah-tah-RAH-mawn nah eeng-GLEHSS-BEE-kawll)

Driving

 * Most of the road signs in the Philippines are in English. As Bikol enjoys no official status in the Philippines, no street sign is written in the language. Street signs and even public notices are written in English.

 * I want to rent a car. :Gusto ko mag-arkila nin kotse. (''GOOSS-taw kaw mahg-ahr-kee-LAH neen KAW-cheh
 * Can I get insurance? : Pwede akong magkùa nin insyurans? (PWEH-deh ah-KAWNG mahg-koo-AH neen een-SHOO-rahnss?)
 * no parking. :dai magparada. (dah-EE mahg-pah-RAH-dah)
 * gas (petrol) station. :gasolinahan. (gah-saw-lee-nah-HAHN)
 * petrol. :gasolina. (gah-saw-LEE-nah)
 * diesel. :krudo. (KROO-daw)

Authority

 * I didn't do anything wrong. :Mayo akong naginibong salâ.(MAH-yaw' ah-KAWNG NAH-ghee-nee-bawng sah-LAH' )
 * It was a misunderstanding. :Dai sana kami nagkasabotan.(dah-EE sah-NAH kah-MEE nag-kah-sah-baw-TAHN)
 * Where are you taking me? :Saen mo ako dadarhon? (sah-EEN maw ah-KAW dah-dahr-HAWN)
 * Am I under arrest? : Arestado ako (ah-rehss-TAH-daw ah-KAW?)
 * Where's the warrant? :Haen an mandamyento? (HAH-ehn ahn mahn-dah-MYEHN-taw?)
 * I am an American / Australian / British / Canadian citizen. :Sarô akong namamanwaan na Amerikano / Australyano / Briton / Kanadyano. (sah-RAW' ah-KAWNG nah-mah-mahn-WAH-ahn nah ah-meh-ree-KAH-naw / owss-trahll-LYAH-naw / bree-TAWN / kah-nah-JAH-naw)
 * I want to talk to the American / Australian / British / Canadian embassy / consulate.
 * Gusto kong makaulay an embahada / konsulado kan Amerika / Australya / Britanya / Kanada. (GOOSS-taw kawng mah-kah-OO-ligh ahn ehm-bah-HAH-dah / kawn-soo-LAH-daw kahn ah-MEH-ree-kah / awss-TRAHLL-lyah / bree-TAHN-nyah / KAH-nah-dah)

 * I want to talk to my lawyer.
 * Gusto kong makaulay an abogado ko. (GOOSS-taw kawng mah-kah-OO-ligh ahn ah-boo-GAH-daw kaw)

 * Can I just pay a fine, now.
 * Pwede daw na magbayad sana akong multa? (PWEH-deh dow nah mahg-BAH-yahd sah-NAH ah-KAWNG MOOLL-tah?)

Learning more

 * Learning Bikol at Wikibooks

title: Bikol phrasebook


text:
Bilaspur

There are a number of towns called Bilaspur in India:
 * Bilaspur (Uttar Pradesh)
 * Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh)
 * Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh)

And two districts:
 * Bilaspur (district, Himachal Pradesh)
 * Bilaspur (district, Chhattisgarh)

title: Bilaspur


text:
Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh)

Bilaspur is the second-largest city in Chhattisgarh, India after the capital, Raipur.

By train
Bilaspur is well connected with the big four metropolitan cities — Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata — and to other major cities via rail and road.

By plane
The nearest airport is Swami Vivekananda Airport at Raipur.

See

 * Amarkantak is also near where the River Narmada originates.
 * The temples built in the 10th and 11th centuries by the Kalachuri dynasty.
 * Ratanpur - The old capital of the Chhattisgarh state - Ratanpur, is about 25 km away on Katghora Road. According to the local people, it had an important place in all four Yugas. As per its tourism importance, there is an old fort which is till date in good condition. There is good attractive old sculpture on the stone over the frame of Ganesha gate. On the frame of this gate Idols of River Ganga-Jamuna can be seen. On entrance are glimpses of the Tandav Dance of Lord Shivji and statue of Brahma and Vishnu.

Buy
Kosa Silk

Eat
Biriyani from Madrasi Restaurant, opposite Old High Court, is excellent.

Sleep
Good hotels include Aananda Imperial, East Park, Hotel Intercity and Jeet International.

Go next

 * Amarkantak — is 117 km away
 * Malhar — 31 km away, contains another great, more ancient Hindu temple
 * Mainpat — is 250 km away
 * Ratanpur — nearly 25 km away from the main city, home to Kanti Deul (Temple), is a good historical and religious place to see

title: Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh)


text:
Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh)

Bilaspur is a town in Himachal Pradesh that can be regarded as the first planned hill town in the country. The best months for visiting are from September to December.

By plane
Shimla, Chandigarh and Bhuntar  are the nearest airports, 85 km, 135 km and 131 km from Bilaspur respectively.

By rail
The nearest broad gauge railway station is at Kiratpur Sahib and nearest narrow gauge railway station is at Shimla, 65 km and 85 km from Bilaspur, which are connected by regular bus services.

By road
Bilaspur is approachable by road from Shimla and Chandigarh.

Forts

Sleep
There are quite a few hotels in the main town area.

Go next

 * Rewalsar – Rewalsar is equally sacred to Hindus, Sikhs & Buddhists. There is a temple, gompa and gurudwara, besides the holy lake with floating islands, in a nice mountain setting.
 * Simla – The former British hill station and current capital of Himachal Pradesh.

title: Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh)


text:
Bilbao

Bilbao, with a population of about 350,000 (2018, and over a million in the metro area), is the largest city in Spain's Basque Country. Bilbao is perhaps the best place in the world to experience the ancient culture and language of the Basque people, which has stubbornly held its own over thousands of years and is now completely unlike any modern-day culture in Europe.

Understand
Milder and rainier than most other parts of Spain (temperatures here rarely fall below freezing in winter nor rise much above 25°C even in the height of summer), the greenery of this city on the banks of the Nervión is both a blessing and a curse: the climate here is as much a welcome relief from the heat of the dry plains in the south as a thorn in the side of those hoping for a day at the beach.

Tourist information

 * Bilbao Tourism website

By bus
All buses to other provinces leave from the TermiBus terminal aka Bilbao Intermodal. There are regular connections from Santander (75 minutes), San Sebastian (60 minutes), Vitoria-Gasteiz (60 minutes) and Madrid (arriving at Avenida de América bus station, 4–5 hours) among others. There are many ticket machines in a line behind the escalators so you may be able to avoid the long queue (line) at the ticket window. You need a ticket or Barik card to get to the -2 departure floor.

The bus companies connect Bilbao with many cities in Spain more cheaply and frequently than the rail companies.

For Vitoria-Gasteiz, take La Unión Alavesa buses.

For Castro Urdiales services are provided by RB

For Donostia (San Sebastian) services are provided by Pesa

By plane

To get to downtown Bilbao from the airport, take Bizkaibus A3247 from the arrivals hall. There is a ticket booth at the far right end of the floor. As of 2023, a ride to the city costs €3, however they do no longer sell the multiuse Barik Card (see Public Transport below) but the Barik cards are accepted on the bus. The bus will stop at Alameda Recalde (near the Guggenheim), Plaza Moyua and Gran Via (both in the city center) before terminating at Bilbao intermodal bus and San Mamés train & metro stations. The timetable for the reverse journey.

Taxis to downtown Bilbao from the airport cost about €25-30.

By train
Bilbao is connected to other major Spanish cities few times a day and also has regional connections within Bizkaia. Note that there are three different main stations within the city centre.

Renfe runs Alvia trains to Madrid and Barcelona and Intercity services to Vigo (Galicia). All Renfe trains leave from Abando station and only run on sparse schedules, so check ahead. As the high-speed network towards the region is still under construction as of 2023 allow plenty of time, e.g. the journey to Madrid takes over 5 hours, making same-day connections within Spain often impractical.

feve runs regional trains to Santander (3 daily), and León (1 daily). They are very slow, and make a stop in almost every single town they pass through but provide a unique way of seeing the North Spanish coast. From Santander you can continue to Oviedo (Asturias), and La Coruña (Galicia). This journey has three legs, but it is only possible to do 2 legs in any one day. trains leave from La Concordia station, which is next to Abando station but surprisingly not signposted from there.. These trains are now run by Renfe.

EuskoTren runs a (often) hourly local service to Amara station in Donostia (San Sebastian), with connection there for Hendaye (Hendaia in Basque) just over the Spanish-French border. It takes two hours to reach San Sebastian with trains leaving from Zazpikaleak (Casco Viejo ) station. Note. Station names are usually shown only in the Basque language on this network.

By boat
Brittany Ferries run a direct car ferry between Bilbao and Portsmouth, England. It is best to book early, since the ferry is often booked out in summer. Ferries land at Zierbena, at about 15 km of the centre of Bilbao.

By car
Distances to Bilbao: Madrid 395 km, Barcelona 615 km, A Coruna 570 km, Lisbon 900 km.

By car
Bilbao is difficult to drive in. Hilly one-way streets, and frequent construction projects, make it a nightmare for drivers in parts of the city. Having an automobile map helps a lot; without it allow at least 30 min extra to find the right exit from the city.

Public transport
If you are going to take more than a few journeys on public transit, a Barik card would be a good investment. It is convenient, and can save you a considerable amount compared to single tickets. It is valid on the Metro, bus, tram, Euskotren services and on local Renfe trains in Bizkaia (Bilbao metro area). It can be bought from machines at Metro/Euskotren stations and from other outlets displaying the Barik sign. The card costs €3.00, and at the time of purchase it can be charged up with whatever amount is desired. It is easy to add further credit in the machines in Metro stations or by using the Barik NFC phone app with a credit card in €5 increments. A Barik cardless phone app is being piloted at July 2023 but is not generally available.

Barik cards can be used by more than one person on buses - so you may see a family of four swiping their card four times. They are valid through the province of Bizkaia (eng Biscay) and work on a zonal basis for the Metro, EuskoTren & Bizkaibus. Local Buses & Trams are a flat fare. The Barik card is valid outside Bizkaia on the EuskoTren to San Sebastián and the Dbus buses there. It is also valid on the trams in Vitoria-Gasteiz. The card can only be reloaded at Euskotren stations outside Bizkaia or using Barik NFC phone app.

Whilst the Barik card is an example of excellent public transport integration. The same cannot be said about public transport information with no proper citywide map for all modes of transport. Google Maps seems not to have any bus information. Moovit is better.

 * MetroBilbao Convenient, Norman Foster designed Metro. Stations are indicated by this symbol: which is often on a very tall pole and is sometimes hidden by trees. Line three uses blue symbol of a part circle becoming a down facing arrow.  It is clean and efficient, and security guards are often in evidence to reassure the public. Effectively single line within Bilbao, splitting into two lines after San Inazio station.   runs from Etxebarri to Plentzia;   from Etxebarri to Santurtzi. Additionally there is  operated by Euskotren (but fully integrated with rest of metro) between Matiko & Kukullaga-Etxebarri connecting to the other two lines at Zazpikaleak(Casco Viejo).  Trains run every couple of minutes at peak hours, and the stations are mostly very close together, meaning a lot of stops if you are going on a long journey. Single journey tickets cost from €1.70-1.95, depending on how many zones your journey covers. If making more than a couple of journeys you are advised to get a Barik card, place your card over the reader in order to enter at the automatic gates, and do this again at the end of the journey when exiting. Barik fares are from €0.48 to €0.62.
 * Bilbobus City bus service usually red in colour. flat fare. Cheapest with Barik card. Touch in when getting on bus only.
 * Euskotren Tranbia A green tram from La Casilla to Bolurta. The single line runs along the river passing the Bilbao Guggenheim Museum and also serves the bus station (Bilbio Intermodal) at San Marmes & Albando. Single tickets cost €1.50 from machines at tram stops. Don't forget to validate the ticket on the validator next to the ticket machine before boarding. A cheaper option is to use a Barik card, touch in once per passenger before boarding: do not touch out at the end as it will have already debited your card with the flat fare.
 * Renfe Cercanias (Basque:Aldiriak) Suburban trains. Three lines C1, C2 & C3 run from Bilbao Abano station & one Renfe feve service C4 from La Concordia station (near Abano). The Barik card be used on these services. From Bilbao Abando station lines C1 & C2 head North via Barakaldo to Santurtzi (C1) and Muskiz (C2). Line C3 heads south to Orduna. Additionally line C4 heads south west to La Calzada. If using a Barik card you must touch in at your origin station and touch out at your destination.
 * EuskoTren Local train service leaving from Zazpikaleak(Casco Viejo ) station for Bermeo, Gernika(Guernica) and Donostia Amara (San Sebastian). Some good views but the train is slower than buses. Barik cards can be used in a similar way to the Metro.
 * BizkaiBus For buses which operate outside Bilbao city limits. They are generally green in colour with four digit service numbers. If using a Barik card you must touch in when getting on and touch out when getting off.

On foot
It takes about 30 minutes to walk along the river between the Guggenheim Museum and the Casco Viejo.

Other places of interest

Do

 * In the summer see an open air concert at the Kiosko del Arenal El Arenal Parque (across from Plaza Arriaga). The stage was built in 1923, and renovated in 1985.
 * Beginning the first Saturday after August 15 and lasting for 9 days is Aste Nagusia / Semana Grande, the city's fiesta (holiday). An interesting time to come, but be prepared for lots of noise, music, street theater and events, with firework displays in the evening. Details from the tourist office in Teatro Arriaga.
 * Walk through the seven streets of the old town Casco Viejo.
 * Climb the Mallona stairs from Plaza Unamuno to Parque Etxebarria for the great views.
 * Walk along the river.
 * Walk through Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park, admiring the ponds and gardens, next to the Fine Arts Museum.
 * Take the Artxanda Funicular, again for the views.
 * Go kayaking or rent a boat from Bilbobentura (a company that rents out kayaks on the bank of the river nervion).
 * Football: Athletic de Bilbao play soccer in La Liga, Spain's top tier, and indeed (along with Barcelona and Real Madrid) have never been relegated from it. They're noted for only signing players native to the Basque Country (or at least players trained in that region). Their home ground is the San Mamés stadium (capacity 53,000) on the river bank 2 km northwest of city centre: it's opposite the Termibus station and has its own Metro and local rail station. Their women's team play in Liga F, their top tier, at Lezama 2 Stadium near Zurbaranbarri metro station.

Pintxos
The local custom is to call what are known in Spanish as tapas by the Basque name, pintxos, probably much more elaborated than their Spanish cousins due to the Basque love of gastronomy.

Friday and Saturday nights are most popular time for eating pintxos - as it is for going to bars.

Restaurants
Vegetarian & Vegan

Drink
Tap water is safe to drink, also from the outdoor taps if not clearly marked with signs saying No Potable (not potable). On weekend nights a lot of people gather in the bar area in eastern Casco Viejo, get their drinks from any of the bars and hang around on the streets before heading to nightclubs.

Craft Beer
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Budget
There are many inexpensive pensions in the Casco Viejo.

Stay safe
With a rate of only 33.4 crimes per 1000 inhabitants, the Basque Country has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe.

Crime rates can, however, vary significantly between rural and urban areas, though urban areas are still not particularly dangerous. Avoid the San Francisco area, however. Violent crime is extremely rare, but the usual precautions will keep you out of trouble.

While some may advise you not to wear any Spanish symbols, the reality is that the vast majority of Bilbainos will not even notice, much as it is true that a small minority might be upset about them. As a statistical precaution it is also best to avoid referring to the Basque Country as Spain.

Inhabitants of the Basque Country are divided between those who support independence or autonomy from Spain and consider themselves primarily or entirely Basque and others who consider themselves primarily or entirely Spanish. Within these currents, there are further subdivisions of opinion ranging from supporters of the terrorist group ETA (officially disbanded in 2018) at one end to those who supported the fascist regime of General Franco at the other (though an overwhelming majority of people fall somewhere in between these extremes).

These political issues have dominated life in the Basque Country for generations and you will still find coverage of them in news media across the Basque Country every day. Also certain bars will have a distinctly Basque nationalist clientele (such bars will generally have posters and slogans on the walls) where pro-Spanish opinions will be unwelcome, but which are otherwise perfectly safe places to go and indeed interesting to anyone who would like to learn more about the Basque identity. If speaking to strangers, bear these divisions in mind and try not to cause offence.

Consulates

 * 🇫🇷 France
 * 🇬🇷 Greece
 * 🇷🇴 Romania

Connect
As of June 2022, Bilbao has 5G from all Spanish carriers.

Biscayan Towns

 * Balmaseda Charming town an hour from Bilbao
 * Guernica - Gernika—Basque stronghold town, bombed by the Nazis during the Spanish Civil War. Inspired Guernica by Picasso in the Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid.
 * Mundaka Medieval port and famous surf spot.
 * Sopelana Town near the beach, can be reached directly from the city by MetroBilbao.
 * Portugalete Take the Transporter Bridge from Getxo to this charming town.
 * Plentzia Another town near the beach, can be reached directly from the city by MetroBilbao.
 * Getxo Very nice walk along the coast, from the bridge to Sopelana. More than 10 km long.
 * San Juan de Gaztelugatxe—Small chapel situated on a breathtaking island between Bakio and Bermeo.

Cities in other provinces

 * San Sebastian — Beautiful resort with bar counters full of tasty Pintxos (Tapas)
 * Santander — Resort City
 * Vitoria-Gasteiz – Capital of the Basque Autonomous Community, green city with a nice old town

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Bilibino

Bilibino (Russian: Били́бино) is a city in Chukotka, the extreme north-east of Russia.

Understand
Bilibino is a small city located on the edge of the tundra. It is home to the world's northernmost nuclear plant. The population is quickly decreasing, from 15,558 in 1989 to 5,277 in 2010. However, it is still the second largest city in Chukotka, after Anadyr.

Get in
The nearest airport is at Keperveyem 40 km south-west from the city. During the winter is also possible to travel north to Pevek or south-east to the port of Zelyony Mys by ice road.

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Biligiriranga Hills

Biligiriranga Hills is in the Chamarajanagar District of Karnataka.

Understand
Biligiriranga Hills is also known in-short as B R Hills. It is a wild life sanctuary in Yelandur and Kollegal Taluks of Chamarajanagar District of Karnataka. The Ranganatha swamy temple is located on this hill. This hill and the surrounding forest  get the name from this  Hindu temple. Main deity is Lord Vishnu ( Ranga).

Fees and permits
Karnataka Forest Department (Aranya Elake) permission is required.

See
Biligiri Ranganatha Swami Temple situated at the top of the hill. Dodda Sampige Mara ( Big Champaka Tree ) which is worshipped by local tribals ( Kadu Kuruba and Jenu Kuruba).

Eat
As this place is within reserved forest, eateries provide vegetarian food only.

Sleep
JSS Guest house, Biligiri Bhavana ( Hindu endowment department), Hotel Mayura Biligiri ( KSTDC ) and Rajathadri Hill Vilas.

Camping
Nature lovers can camp at Kyathadevara Gudi ( K Gudi ) wilderness camp run by Jungle Lodges.

Stay safe
Encounter with wild animals like Elephant, Gaur (Indian Bison), Tiger and Leopard are possibilities when on the way and in the forest. Carry Torch, water, eatables, and mosquito repellent with you. There are restriction of time for entry and exit of this wild life sanctuary, confirm the time from the local forest department office.

Go next

 * Male Mahadeshwara Betta
 * Kollegal
 * Hondarabalu village
 * T Narasipur
 * Mandya
 * Channapatna
 * Nagarahole National Park

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Biliran

Biliran is an island province in the Eastern Visayas, between Leyte Island and Samar Island. The province has many smaller islands and islets, beautiful and pristine white sand beaches and waterfalls.

Cities

 * — an island northwest off the coast of Biliran Island
 * — the capital of the province, population 58,000 in 2020
 * — the gateway to Biliran Province as hosts the Biliran Bridge connecting Biliran Island to Leyte
 * — the capital of the province, population 58,000 in 2020
 * — the gateway to Biliran Province as hosts the Biliran Bridge connecting Biliran Island to Leyte
 * — the gateway to Biliran Province as hosts the Biliran Bridge connecting Biliran Island to Leyte
 * — the gateway to Biliran Province as hosts the Biliran Bridge connecting Biliran Island to Leyte

Understand
It is bounded on the south by Carigara Bay, Samar Sea on the east, north by the Visayas Sea and the strait of Biliran on the west. A bridge connects Biliran island to Leyte Island.

The economy of Biliran is largely based on fishing. Most of its towns, especially Naval and Biliran, have excellent seaports. Being mountainous, Biliran can support various agricultural crops. The warm lowlands are conducive to rice (palay) production and other tropical crops. The cool highlands are favorable to high-value crops such as cut flowers and varieties of upland vegetables.

Biliran has been eyed as an emerging destination for mountaineers, bikers, canyoneers, hikers, and other adventure seekers. For example, Sampao River in the municipality of Almeria has been developed into a canyoning venue.

Talk
There are two spoken languages in the island: Waray which is spoken on the east side including Caibiran facing Samar, and Cebuano which is spoken on the west side facing Cebu. Cebuano and Waray are dominant in the capital town of Naval.

By bus and shuttle van
Aircon shuttle vans and buses run to Naval from Tacloban City and Ormoc City, both on Leyte Island, via the inter-island bridge. The Manila–Naval route is served by several major bus lines. The shuttle vans from Tacloban are faster than the buses, taking just over 2 hours; fare: for Duptours-.

By plane
The fastest way to get to Biliran is to fly to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport in Tacloban City, then travel by land. The airport is served by major carriers such as Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Air Asia. There are about 9 regular flights between Metro Manila and Tacloban City. There are shuttles from the airport to Tacloban City Bus Terminal, to catch a bus or shuttle to Naval.

Travelers can also connect through Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Metro Cebu and connect by ferry to Ormoc where aircon shuttle vans connect the trip to Naval.

By boat
Provide direct voyage from Naval to Cebu City. Ordinary fare, tourist and cabin accommodations are available. Shipping Schedule

 * MV Super Shuttle Ferry 5 +63 53 500 9942, Cebu to Naval: Monday and Wednesday at 8PM, return Tuesday and Thursday at 8PM. Fare/Person: Economy:, Tourist:

Get around
The habal-habal (motorcycle) is the most common mode of transportation as most of the roads outside the main highway are rough and rougher. Haggle with the driver to get the best possible rates or hire on a per-day basis. there are also several buses that make the cross-country trip from Naval to the Eastern coastal town of Caibiran, taking over 1.5–2 hours, one way.

See
Islands
 * Higatangan Island
 * Sambawan Island
 * Dalutan Island
 * Capiñahan Island
 * Maripipi Island

Waterfalls
 * Bagongbong Falls: It is also called Bagumbong falls, crystal-clear and ice-cold rapids of water coming from the cathedral-like falls nestled in a forested area of Almeria town.
 * Ulan-ulan Falls: Derived from the Visayan dialect which means “rain," the falls' cascading waters form a catch basin with water sufficient for swimming.
 * Recoletos Falls: The waterfall which is approximately 15 meters high, has a wide pool with deep water that is perfect for swimming and cliff jumping. The wide and flat stones surrounding the basin of water is perfect for picnic.
 * Kasabangan Falls: The nice ambience of the waterfall adds to its attraction, and its cold water is refreshing and relaxing. There are 13 layers of this waterfall from its highest level up in the mountain.
 * Tingkasan Bat Cave: The bat cave is a favorite stop for tourists going to Sambawan island. The place is ideal for spelunking, diving and spearfishing.
 * Iyusan Rice Terraces: A manmade agricultural landform and tourist attraction found in Barangay Iyusan, Almeria, Biliran.
 * Tinago Falls
 * Busai Falls
 * Kinaraha Cascades

Connect
Proximize Internet Cafe in the Municipality of Cabucgayan for high speed broadband

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Billerica

Billerica is a city of 42,000 people (2020) in Massachusetts that is on the border between Boston’s inner suburbs to the south and the Merrimack Valley region to the north.

By car
Take Interstate 95 to Rt. 3 (via exit 32).

Billerica is located 20 miles (32 km) north-northwest of Boston along the Northwest Expressway (Massachusetts) portion of U.S. Route 3. The town is also less than 3 miles (5 km) from the Massachusetts Route 128/Interstate 95 High-Technology belt to the south and less than 2 miles (3 km) from the Interstate 495 (Massachusetts) outer belt highway to the north.

By train
Take the MBTA train - T line from North Station in Boston to the North Billerica stop, which is the second to last stop for this line. Or first stop coming from Lowell, MA.
 * MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority), . Services across Massachusetts.
 * LRTA (Lowell Regional Transit Authority), . Bus routes across the Lowell area and neighboring towns, including Billerica.

Buy
There's not too much in the way of shopping directly in Billerica, but the surrounding towns like Burlington (Massachusetts) offer more options.

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Billericay

Billericay is a town in Essex with a population of about 34,000 (2011). Many of its residents commute daily to London by train.

By car
Billericay is close to two primary routes: the A12 to the north and the A127 in the south. The A176 provides a road link to Basildon to the south of Billericay, as well as to the A127.

By train
National Express has a train leaving from London Liverpool St station every few minutes during peak hours and every 20 minutes outside peak. It is served by trains to Southend Victoria and Southminster.

There are also regular buses mostly run by First.

The 100 goes every 20 minutes between Chelmsford and Lakeside. The 551 goes every half hour between Brentwood and Basildon. The 222 goes between Wickford and Billericay.

Get around
Billericay High Street is a few minutes walk south from the train station. There is a taxi rank outside of the station with regular services available.

See

 * The Billericay Historical Walk is a good way of seeing the most interesting older buildings. There are several buildings from the 16th century in the High Street. Billericay's historic buildings are mixed in among some rather less attractive ones from the 1970s and 1980s.
 * The Billericay Historical Walk is a good way of seeing the most interesting older buildings. There are several buildings from the 16th century in the High Street. Billericay's historic buildings are mixed in among some rather less attractive ones from the 1970s and 1980s.

Events
Local events throughout the year include:
 * Billericay Summerfest
 * Billericay Christmas Market
 * Billericay Fireworks

Buy
The High Street has a mixture of chain stores and small independent shops.

Eat
There are loads of places to eat and drink for a place of its size.

Drink
Amongst the pubs and bars in the town centre are:

Pleasingly none of Billericay's pubs employs the ridiculous Essex tradition of only allowing people in who are wearing the right type of footwear!

Sleep

 * The nearest hotels are in Basildon.

Connect
As of Feb 2023, Billericay and its approach roads have 4G from all UK carriers. 5G has not reached town.

Go next

 * Burnham-on-Crouch - nice quaint seaside town
 * Colchester - historic town with a castle
 * Brentwood - accessible by train or car, home of the hit television show The Only Way is Essex.
 * Southend-on-Sea - accessible by train, seaside town with the longest pleasure pier in the world.
 * London - 30 minutes away by train via London Liverpool Street

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