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Bohol

Bohol is the main island of Bohol Province, which also includes 75 smaller islands. The island lies southeast from Cebu Island and southwest of Leyte Island in the Central Visayas region. This oval-shaped island is the tenth largest of the Philippine archipelago.

Bohol is a haven of tropical natural beauty. The coastline of the island is skimmed by gentle coves and white sand beaches. Bohol is well-known locally as a paradise for divers and snorkelers, though it's not as internationally famous as Boracay. Dolphin watching and whale watching tours are popular with both residents and visiting tourists. The best season is from March to June, but dolphins can be seen year-round. Bohol is famous for its Chocolate Hills; its tarsiers, which may be the world’s smallest primate; its heritage sites and old stone churches.

Regions

 * is close to Tagbilaran and has good diving and many resorts; it is the province's busiest tourist area. The island has two towns: Panglao Town and Dauis, both with historic churches and some tourist facilities. Most of the resorts are not in either town, but in the Alona Beach area.

Cities

 * — capital of Bohol and the main point of entry to the province. Tarsier Sanctuary, the best place in Bohol to spot a tarsier, can be found in its vicinity.
 * — a small but well-kept and clean town on the south-east tip of Bohol, has a nicer beach than that at Boracay; its sand is whiter, the grains finer and you won't be stressed by itinerant vendors and crowds.
 * — launching point for tours of the Chocolate Hills
 * — rivertown with historic church and idyllic falls. Home of the famous Loboc Children's Choir. Also famous for its river cruise including serenade and buffet lunch.

By plane
Panglao Island International Airport opened in late November 2018, replacing Tagbilaran Airport. It connects Bohol to Manila, Clark, Cebu, Boracay, Cagayan de Oro, and Davao. Some airlines operating here are: Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Air Asia.

You can get private drivers easily after you get out from the arrival hall, if you don't have transportation arranged with your accommodation. Otherwise, you can take bus or jeepneys from the right side. The bus should come every 20 minutes, bringing you to Tagbilaran Central Terminal for. From there you can take bus to other destinations.

By boat
Most tourists reach the island via neighboring Cebu Island.

The Tagbilaran City Pier handles more than 4,000 travellers on a daily basis. There is a terminal fee for departures from the pier, that must be paid in cash. Seating is often non-existent on the first floor, but there is much more seating on the second floor of the terminal.
 * Lite Shipping lines has daily connection to Cebu City at noon and 10PM, to Siquijor & Plaridel on M W Sa at 8PM.
 * Oceanjet - daily connections to Cebu City at 7:05AM, 8:20AM, 9:20AM, 11:40AM, 1PM, 2PM, 3:30PM, 4:20PM, 5:30PM, 6:30PM and to Dumaguete daily 10:30AM. This service frequently runs late in the evening.
 * Trans Asia Shipping ferries to Cebu City on Sunday at 10PM and to Cagayan de Oro on M W F at 7PM.
 * 2GO Supper Cat ferries to Cebu City at 6:30AM, 9:25AM, 11:15AM, 5:25PM.
 * 2GO Travel to Metro Manila one time a week.

In addition to Tagbilaran, Bohol has four sea ports with regular connections to other Philippine cities: Except for Jagna, which provides the main route to Bohol from the south, none of these are of much interest to most travellers, but they are an alternative for some.
 * — ferries to Camiguin, CDO and Butuan
 * — ferries to Mactan Island in Metro Cebu
 * — ferries to Cebu City
 * — ferries to Bato, the port area of Maasin on Leyte island.

Bachelor Express bus line has a Davao-Tagbilaran route that uses a Butuan-Jagna ferry.

Get around
Bohol Island is easily accessible by jeepney, private car, bus, taxi, rental car, or motorcycle. Many of the towns in Bohol have a bus terminal where you can get a ride to other towns. Tagbilaran City, the capital of Bohol, has an integrated bus terminal located in Dao, where you can get a bus ride to most towns in Bohol. Most bus lines follow daily schedules. An airport bus travels from the Tagbilaran Island City Mall to Panglao Airport and Alona Beach for. A van service called UV Express (formerly GT Express), which operates nationwide, often beats a bus ride, since people travelling in public vehicles are always cramped together like farm animals. Most resorts and hotels in Bohol offer day tours which include all the popular tourist spots. There are more motorcycles than cars; you can either rent a motorcycle or take a habal-habal (motorcycle taxi).

In Tagbilaran City, commuters usually get from place to place with a tricycle or multicab. Taxis are available sparingly; they usually stand waiting for fares at the two major malls, Bohol Quality and Island City Mall.

Tarsiers
For the past 45 million years, tarsiers, a type of primate, have inhabited rainforests around the world, but now they exist on only a few islands in the Philippines, Borneo and Indonesia. In Bohol, the Philippine tarsier (Carlito syrichta) was a common sight in the southern part of the island until the 1960s. Once protected by the humid rainforests and mist-shrouded hills, these mysterious primates struggle to survive, due to poaching and forest clearance for crop growing. Tarsiers are one of the rarest animals in Bohol.

The Philippine Tarsier Foundation has acquired 7.4 hectares of land in Corella for a tarsier sanctuary. With the Department of Environment and Natural Resources playing an oversight role, the foundation has asked other Bohol towns with tarsier populations to donate 20 hectares (49.4 acres) of forestland for conservation. It also runs a Tarsier Research and Development Center, which serves as a visitor center and venue for research, as well as a habitat preserve. At the sanctuary, a spacious net enclosure keeps a number of Philippine tarsiers for feeding, captive breeding and display. Here, visitors can observe the Philippine tarsier in their natural habitat. Within the sanctuary, the Philippine tarsiers roam freely and all of them have got used to a high fence that circumscribes the territory and which serves mainly to protect them from predators like feral cats, while maintaining a theoretical chance for tarsiers to leave the enclosure and return as their wish.

Tarsiers are totally nocturnal, and sleep during the day. Sanctuaries will request that you refrain from making loud noises or disturbing the Tarsiers.

Chocolate Hills
The Chocolate Hills are probably Bohol's most famous tourist attraction. The hills, which look like giant mole hills, are an unusual geological formation with at least 1,268 individual mounds scattered throughout the municipalities of Carmen, Batuan, and Sagbayan. The hills range from 30 to 50-m high and are covered in green grass, which turns to brown during the dry season, making them look like chocolate mounds.

Legend has it that the hills came into existence when two giants threw stones and sand at each other in a fight that lasted for days. When they were finally exhausted, they made friends and left the island, but left behind the mess they made. For the more romantically inclined is the tale of Arogo, a young and very strong giant who fell in love with an ordinary mortal girl called Aloya. After she died, the giant Arogo cried bitterly. His tears then turned into hills, as a lasting proof of his grief.

Geologists have not reached consensus on how they were formed. The most commonly accepted theory is that they are the weathered formations of a kind of marine limestone on top of an impermeable layer of clay.

Bilar Man-Made Forest
The Bohol Mahogany Forest, often called the Bilar Man-Made Forest, is a man-made forest consisting of mahogany trees. The forest was a misguided, but well-intentioned, project to reforest the road between Loboc and Bilar. Mahogany trees are not native to Bohol, so as a result, much of the native wildlife (including all birds) cannot viably inhabitat the man-made forest, and many non-native species (such as millipedes) thrive instead. The forest is notably cooler due to the shade. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is working to correct this ecological imbalance by planting native trees in the understory of the forest to gradually replace the mahogany monoculture.

Viewing platforms and trails exist in the forest, but most tourists opt to treat it as a photo opportunity. Tourists often stand in the middle of the road in gaps between vehicles for group photos, and may even play chicken with incoming cars, so be extremely careful driving on this stretch of road due to the risk of collision with pedestrians.

Do
It is quite possible to have a fine time on Bohol without going scuba diving. The island has fine food and drink and a variety of tourist attractions; see other sections for those.

However, Bohol is well-known as a diving destination; it has many fine diving sites, and there are many diving centers which rent equipment, provide guides and boats, and offer training courses at various levels. All can provide the basic Open Water Certificate, and many have more advanced courses as well. See our articles on individual towns and islands for details.

There is at least one adventure park: There are several uninhabited islands to explore a ten-minute boat ride from Panglao Island. They have no accommodations or infrastructure, but do have fine beaches and are unspoiled, peaceful and rather charming.

Virgin Island is a sandbar. Even during low tide, the center part of this crescent moon shaped islet is submerged under 6 inches (15 cm) of water. This flooding divides island into two islets. The submerged part of the islet is a good spot to take photographs because it gives an illusion of walking over the water.

Buy
Bohol is known for its bee farm. The honey they produce has become a popular treat. It is also believed that honey from the Bohol Bee Farm has medicinal uses. Some honey-based local delicacies are available in markets and stores.

Peanut Kisses, a confectionery made of peanuts and egg whites, are one of the island's most popular exports and available in stores across the island.

Sleep
Bohol's rapidly growing status as a developing tourist attraction in the Philippines has resulted in the improvement of its tourist facilities. From quality boutique hotels to delightfully quaint bed-and-breakfasts, lovely top of the line hotels and resorts to a simple bed rented from a resident. Hence, whatever your budget, you can probably find a suitable place to stay. During peak periods such as Holy Week, Christmas and New Year, rooms may be a bit more difficult to find and more expensive so you should reserve in advance.
 * Tagbilaran, the capital and main ferry port, has a wide range of accommodation.
 * Baclayon has a great range of accommodation providers, from home-stays in the historic ancestral houses, to high-class luxury resorts and spas. 7 km from Tagbilaran City, it is an ideal location to be based for a holiday on Bohol without the hustle and bustle of "the big city".
 * Panglao Island is the most popular tourist area and has a number of resorts, mostly upscale.
 * Anda is a smaller and quieter beach town with some moderately-priced options.

Stay safe

 * Bohol generally doesn't have high crime rates.
 * On the streets in Tagbilaran and while behind glass windows in fast food restaurants, you may be harassed by beggars, commonly Badjao (or Bajau) children or women. It is best to ignore them. It is illegal to give them money—if one of them sees a foreigner giving out money, more are sure to follow. Giving them food is allowed; however, they generally prefer money and don't really care for food (they mostly don't sleep out on the streets—they stay at their fishers' village on the shores of the island).
 * When renting a motorcycle, make sure to wear a helmet and have an international license. There are frequent checkpoints by the police, especially on the two bridges to Panglao. They mostly check motorcycles, tricycles, and jeepneys since these stops typically require the driver to open their storage compartments and permit a plain-view search. Police officers usually wear dark blue uniforms that say PNP or light blue t-shirts with a logo. Land Transportation Office (LTO) personnel, who wear orange shirts, may sometimes accompany the police at checkpoints.
 * When traveling within Tagbilaran City in tricycles, be aware that these vehicles were built to accommodate a maximum of two average-sized Filipinos. For example, a 6 ft 5in tall or an overweight 300 lb person will have a hard time fitting into these vehicles.

Go next

 * Cebu City is a one and a half hour trip by fast ferry. Bohol's Tagbilaran City seaport has eight daily fast craft services to Cebu City. Trips are available 6AM-9PM.
 * Camiguin island off the coast of Mindanao is, perhaps, even more friendly than Bohol. It can be reached by fast ferry from Jagna.
 *  Dumaguete is a short trip by fast ferry from Tagbilaran. From there, you can continue to diving at Apo Island, whale watching near Bais, or other places on Negros Island
 * Siquijor is renowned for witchcraft and scuba diving sites

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Cebuano phrasebook/Bisaya

Bisaya (Visayan languages) is the main language in most of the Visayas and Mindanao while Tagalog is the main language of the central and the southern part of the biggest island, Luzon, though other languages also exist in those regions. Many variations of Bisaya exist, like Cebuano which is spoken on Cebu Island as well as many other surrounding islands. Unlike Tagalog, po and opo aren't used to indicate politeness. Instead, formal speech is used.

Difficulties
Other than local languages, most people in the Philippines speak English. They mostly speak Tagalog (or Filipino, as it is called), as it's being taught in all schools from the first grade onwards. Before Tagalog was made the primary basis for the national language, because of its use in and near Manila, Bisaya was the most prevalent language in the Philippines. Tagalog only became prevalent because of it being the language of the national capital and its closeness to the national language, even if Bisaya was used by the majority.

If Tagalog had not been the local language of the areas around Manila it would have never become the basis for the national language. More than likely Bisaya would have filled this role.

Generally, people with a low socioeconomic status from rural areas like farms, small towns, markets, etc. speak very basic conversational English with a heavy accent. They generally don't respond well to English at all and probably don't even understand it when spoken to as they are not used to American, British, etc. accents. In this case, some Bisayan phrases can be useful. They might treat you with ridicule because of pronunciation and the fact that a tourist/foreigner speaks their language.

Most people with a higher socioeconomic status, like those living in cities understand and speak good conversational English with a slight accent. For example, college professors, lawyers, politicians, journalists, businessmen, doctors, etc. Most employees working at chain restaurants like Pizza Hut or McDonald's, coffee shops like Starbucks, hotels, major shopping malls, etc. have been trained to engage in conversation with tourists.

Pronunciation guide
Most of the words are pronounced the same way as Cebuano. Differences include the use of the letter j in place of g. An example would be a translation of "none, really". Wala gyud is the Cebuano version while wala jud is the Bisaya version. But both pronunciations are used interchangeably by Cebuanos, Boholanos, etc.

Ng is considered as one letter in the Bisayan alphabet, although it is written as two. It is pronounced as one letter, like ng in the word wing.

Basics
Generally, this phrase isn't used when making acquaintance. However, it can still be said when the conversation is Bisaya mixed with English.
 * Hello. : Hello.
 * How are you? : Kumusta ka? (koo-MUS-tah kah?)
 * How are you? (informal) : Musta? (MUS-tah?)
 * Fine, thank you. : Maayo, salamat. (Ma-ayo", sah-LAH-mat.)
 * What is your name? : Unsay pangalan nimo? (OOHN-sigh pah-NGAH-lan knee-moh?)
 * What is your name? (informal) : Unsay pangan nimo? or Unsay imong ngan? (OOHN-sigh pah-NGAN knee-moh. or OOHN-sigh ee-mong ngan?)
 * My name is ______ . : Akong pangalan kay ______ . (AH-kong pa-NGAH-lan kigh _____ .)
 * I am ______ . : Ako si ______ . (AH-koh sea ______ .)
 * Nice to meet you. : Nice to meet you.
 * Please. : Palihog. (PAH-lee-hog.)
 * Thank you. : Salamat. (sah-LAH-mat.)
 * kaayo (ka-AHH-yo) can be added to the end of this phrase to make it "Thank you very much.

 * Thank you very much. : Daghang salamat. (Dag-hang sah-LAH-mat.)

Not a direct translation but is often used in response to salamat. It is often used as a word of agreement, as in "okay". Actually translates to "Don't mind me.", but is the closest thing. This word is used when asking for assistance, as in "Can you help me?". CR referring to comfort room. Used more commonly than kasilyas (KAH-seal-yas).
 * Yes. : Oo. (OH-oh. or OHH.)
 * No. : Dili. (DEE-lee.)
 * No (informal) : Di. (DEE.')
 * Excuse me. (getting attention) : Excuse me.
 * Excuse me. (begging pardon) : Pasayloa ko. (pah-SIGH-low-ah koh.)
 * I'm sorry. : Pasayloa ko.
 * Goodbye : Ari nako. (sing.) Ari nami. (plu.). It's also common to say "Baybay" (pronounced like English bye-bye)
 * I can't speak Bisaya : Di ko kasulti ug Bisaya. (dee koh kah-SOOL-tee oohg BEE-sah-yah.)
 * Do you speak English? : Kasulti ka ug Ingles? (kah-SOOL-tee kah oohg EEN-gless?)
 * Is there someone here who speaks English? : Naay tao diri nag-kasulti ug Ingles? (NAH-ay tauw DEE-ri' nag-kah-SOOL-tee oohg EEN-gless?)
 * Help! : Tabang! (TAH-bang!)
 * Look out! : Pagbantay! (pag-BAN-thai!)
 * Good morning. : Maayong buntag. (mah-AHH-yong boon-tahg.)
 * Good high noon (from about 11AM till 1PM). : Maayong udto. (mah-AHH-yong OOD-toe.) (udto rhymes with good toe.)
 * Good afternoon. : Maayong hapon. (mah-AHH-yong haa-pon.)
 * Good evening. : Maayong gabii. (mah-AHH-yong gah-bee-ee.)
 * Good night. : Maayong gabii. (mah-AHH-yong gah-bee-ee.)
 * I don't understand. : Wala/Dili ko kasabot. (wah-LAH/DEE-lee koh kah-SAH-bot.)
 * Where is the toilet? : Asa dapit ang CR? (Ah-sah dah-pit ang SEA-arr?)

Numbers
Generally, the Cebuano version is used to talk about quantity. For example, upat ka buok nalang means I'll take four of those. The Spanish version is used when talking about money and time. For example, when saying sinko and the speaker is talking about five pesos. Alas sinko means 5 o'clock.
 * 1 = usa, una, uno
 * 2 = duha, dos
 * 3 = tulo, tres
 * 4 = upat, kwatro
 * 5 = lima, sinko
 * 6 = unom, seis
 * 7 = pito, siete
 * 8 = walo, ocho
 * 9 = siyam, nuebe
 * 10 = napulo, dies
 * 11 = onse
 * 12 = dose
 * 13 = trese
 * 14 = katorse
 * 15 = kinse
 * 16 = deciseis
 * 17 = decisiete
 * 18 = deciotso
 * 19 = decinuebe
 * 20 = baynte
 * 30 = traynta
 * 40 = kwarenta
 * 50 = sinkwenta
 * 60 = seisenta
 * 70 = seitenta
 * 80 = ochenta
 * 90 = noybenta
 * 100 (usa ka) = gatos, sientos
 * 1,000 (usa ka) = libo, mil

Time
Oras

Days
Good day = Maayong adlaw (ma-AH-yong AD-low) adlaw rhymes with sad cow

Sunday = Dominggo Monday = Lunes

Tuesday = Martes

Wednesday = Miyerkules

Thursday = Huwebes

Friday = Biyernes

Saturday = Sabado

Months
January = Enero

February = Pebrero

March = Marso

April = Abril

May = Mayo

June = Hunyo

July = Hulyo

August = Agosto

September = Septiyembre

October = Oktubre

November = Nobiyembre

December = Disyembre

Colors

 * Blue = asul
 * Black = itum
 * Green = lunhaw
 * Purple = ubihon
 * Red = pula/puwa
 * Yellow = dalag
 * White = puti

Transportation

 * Car= kotse (ko che)
 * Sakyanan (More commonly used than Kotse)

Bus and train

 * Bus ug Tren

Taxi

 * Hoy! ( Hoi!)

Money

 * Peso = Piso (peeso)
 * Dollar = Dolyar (dul yar)
 * Money= kuwarta/kwarta

Eating
Let's eat! = Mangaon sa ta! (Mahng-AH-on sah tah)

chicken = manok (MAH-nok)

pork = karneng baboy (KAR-neng BAH-boy)

beef = karneng baka (KAR-neng BAH-kah)

fish = isda (IS-dah)

fruit = prutas (PROO-tahs)

vegetables = utan (OO-tahn)

Shopping
Tagpila ni? (Tag-PEE-lah ni) How much is this?

Naa pay lain nga size ani? (Na-a pa-i la-in nga size a-ni?) Is there another size for this?

Driving
Asa dapit ang..? (Asa da-PEET ang) -Where is (place) bound to be?

Layo (La-YO) - Far

Dugol (DOOG - Ohl) / Duol (DOO - Ohl) - Near

Tuyok (TOO - yok) - Turn *Rhymes with 'too yolk'.

Likod - Behind

Kilid (KEY - lid) - Beside

Naa sa kilid (Na-AH sa KEY-lid) - By the corner

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Bohuslän

Bohuslän is a province in Götaland, bordering Dalsland to the north-east, Västergötland to the south-east, and Norway to the north.

Destinations

 * - The second largest city in Bohuslän, home to Bohus fortress.
 * - Has been used as a seaside resort since the 19th century.
 * - An island and popular summer resort outside of Kungälv.
 * - Are Sweden's fourth and seventh largest islands
 * - Known for coastal communities such as Kungshamn and Smögen.
 * - On the border to Norway, it is home to the "Koster Islands" maritime reserve.
 * - Known for its UNESCO World Heritage Listed rock carvings.
 * - The largest city in Bohuslän.
 * - A group of islands which are part of Gothenburg Archipelago.

Understand
Bohuslän is the only Swedish province facing the Atlantic (Skagerrak; Halland faces the southern part of this arm, still north of the Danish Sounds: Kattegat), as well as the southern outpost of the Norwegian fjord landscape.

The province belonged to Norway (which, in turn, was a Danish dominion) from late Middle Age until the 17th century.

Get in
By car: The E6 road is the backbone. To reach other places select a suitable numbered road from the map to connect from E6. Between Uddevalla and Lysekil, the road 161, which contains a ferry (free of charge) is preferred.

Public transport in Bohuslän is organized by Västtrafik. There are local trains going from Gothenburg to Stenungsund, Uddevalla, Munkedal, Tanum and Strömstad. The other destinations are reached by bus either directly from Gothenburg or from a train station. Search the Västtrafik site for connections. There are also bus connections from Oslo to Strömstad.

From the Gothenburg Landvetter airport, the airport bus to Gothenburg (going directly from the airport building) and then train is preferred.

Tickets for Västtrafik can be bought by credit card on board, but not for buses in Gothenburg. Pressbyrån and some other shops sell tickets. The airport bus need special tickets which are bought with credit card on board. Read the Gothenburg entry for more ticket details.

Get around
Inside the municipalities there are buses. All are organized by Västtrafik.

The city and village centres are small so walking might be a good option.

Some islands are reached by public boats.

See

 * Rock carvings in Tanumshede - Bronze Age carvings that are on UNESCO's World Heritage List, and one of the most prominent remnants of Nordic prehistory.

Do
Fishing and swimming.

Eat
Not surprisingly, Bohuslän is famous for seafood.

Go next
Norway is across the border.

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Boipeba

Boipeba is one of the islands of the Tinharé archipelago, in the county of Cairu, in the south of the state of Bahia. Surrounded by the ocean on one side, and the Inferno River estuary on the other, this island is of rare natural beauty, home to a great variety of ecosystems.

Understand
"Mboi pewa" are Tupi Indian words which mean "flat snake", a reference to the turtle, giving the name to the island of Boipeba. Boipeba is home to a dense Atlantic rainforest, and with its saltmarshes, sand dunes, extensive mangroves and paradisiacal coconut-palm fringed beaches and reefs, it is a world of ecological diversity. The reefs are found up and down the coast, sheltering the beaches from waves and ocean currents. The wide reefs are full of canals and shallow pools.

Flora and fauna are rich in varieties of coral, algae, fish, mollusc, sea urchin, starfish and other sea life. Turtles are indeed found in the region and spawning eggs can be seen on beaches around the island. The forested areas of the island are home to numerous species of bird, to armadillos, foxes and reptiles, as well as other animal life. Boipeba being a natural wildlife habitat, and given the necessity of protecting the Tinharé and Boipeba ecosystems, the state of Bahia in June 1992 made the islands of Tinharé and Boipeba an Area of Environmental Protection (APA in Portuguese). Joining forces as Amabo, the Association of Residents and Friends of Boipeba, residents of Boipeba put together a sustainable development proposal for the island. With this proposal, Amabo would like to help to better the lives of the local population, developing economic activities, especially tourism, without destroying the environment.

By boat
From Salvador take the ferry to Bom Despacho (45 minutes). From there get the bus to Valença (2 hours). From Valença get the slow boat (4 hours) or the speedboat 1½ hour (R$ 37)

From Morro de São Paulo you can get a 4x4 Jeep and a short boat ride across the river (R$ 100).

All boats arrive and leave at the port:

Get around
There are no cars on the island (excepting the ambulance and the police motorbike). There are 3 tractors used to transport people to further reaches of the island. Many of the internal roads to the far side of the island are very sandy and can not be easily cycled. The east and south of the island can be easily navigated by walking along the shore and a short jungle path.

Do
Snorkelling is good There is no scuba diving operating on the island. Enjoy the beaches - busy by the port and increasingly empty until you reach Miereles.

Buy

 * Suntan lotion before you go
 * Cocktails

Eat
Many of the restaurants serve portions to share (so do not be too alarmed at the prices).

On the beach from the main port is a good place to get sandwiches if you are not ready for a full on meal.

There is a pizza delivery service run by Family Guest House (during off-season just on weekends). Whats App for delivery: +55 75 9991-0013 or +55 71 9690-0013. The pizza is made in a wood oven and costs about R$ 45.

Sleep
There are a range of options centred by a) the port b) miereles

Abaquar Hostel is a good lively and affordable option 5 minutes from the beach and port (the road to it is opposite the hostel. It does fantastic breakfasts which are likely to get you through to late afternoon (fruit and eggs from the garden over the river). Good for a party every other night. Run by Peter and Fernanda (Belgian & Portuguese couple)

Go next

 * Morro de São Paulo - for a busier tourist experience
 * Salvador - if you have approached from the south
 * Itacaré - Take a boat to Valença via Graciosa. When you get off the speed boat you hop on a bus with the same ticket and get off at the Rodoviaria (R$ 35). There you can catch a bus to Itacaré (~ R$ 30).

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Boise

Boise is the capital and largest city of Idaho. Boise offers numerous recreational opportunities, including extensive hiking and biking in the foothills to the immediate north of downtown. Boise is a regional hub for jazz, theater, and indie music, and is home to several museums.

Understand
Although its economic growth has its roots in agriculture, the city is now home to many high-tech firms, including Micron Technology. Related to Idaho's agricultural history, notable food-related firms such as Albertson's, WinCo Foods and the J.R. Simplot Company are headquartered in this city.

Although the origin of the name is disputed, "Boise" is thought to be derived from the French les bois, or "the woods." The name is a reference to the tree-lined Boise River, which passes through the heart of the city. To this day the city takes its "City of Trees" moniker very seriously, although before white settlement, there were actually very few trees in the area.

Boise began its life in the mid-1800s as Fort Boise, a U.S. Army installation located at a strategic junction on the Oregon Trail between what were then the major settlements in southern Idaho Territory, the mining camps of Silver City to the south and Idaho City to the northeast. A city grew quickly around the fort, and by 1865 became the capital of Idaho Territory (much to the chagrin of northern Idahoans, namely residents of the original capital of Lewiston). By the dawn of the 20th century, Boise was far and away the dominant city in the region, having long eclipsed the likes of Silver City and Idaho City.

Today Boise is sometimes seen as the eastern edge of the Pacific Northwest, or the western edge of the Rocky Mountains, or both, depending on whom you ask. Downtown Boise and the North End neighborhood offer a PNW feel every bit as strong as anything in Portland or Seattle, while suburbs such as Meridian and Nampa steadfastly cling to the decidedly self-reliant ethos of the Intermountain West.

Boise is a sports town strongly supporting its local teams, especially the ECHL Idaho Steelheads (which as of 2018 have never missed the playoffs in their entire history), and the college football powerhouse at Boise State University. Slowly but surely, Boise is beginning to accept its role as a major metropolitan area in the western United States, while at the same time embracing its small town past.

Regions of the city are best distinguished by the age of construction (pre-1950s, 1950s-1980s suburbs, and post-1990 suburbs) and the affluence of their inhabitants, with the premier exception being the downtown core, which primarily consists of non-residential corporate and nightlife establishments. The North End refers to a distinct neighborhood due to the grid style of street construction, smaller pre-1940s suburban houses, relatively dense vegetation, and numerous amenities within walking distance of most residents. Boise has no culturally discernible neighborhoods, although a few ethnic restaurants and food stores exist.

The name "Boise" is a shibboleth and is universally pronounced with the English "s" sound by locals like "Boy-see," as opposed to the common outsider pronunciation of an English "z" sound like "Boy-zee."

Climate
Boise is one of the warmer spots in Idaho. It is always dry in terms of humidity, and it is relatively dry in terms of precipitation year round. There is much less rain than average for US cities, and a bit more snow than average. The rain mostly appears in cooler winter and spring months, but there is a chance of rain even at the driest point in the summer. When it does rain, it is rarely a torrential storm; when a whole inch of rain has fallen in one day, it usually sets a record that can remain unbroken for a century.

Mid-summer is a good time if your idea of a vacation is hanging out at the swimming pool. If you want to spend your visit outside under milder conditions, then consider late spring or September as pleasant moments in between the heat of summer and the winter's rain and ice. If you're camping, plan for overnight frosts from early November until the end of March. The temperature will go below the freezing point, but it rarely gets extremely cold, even after taking the wind chill factor into account. Speaking of wind, there's usually enough wind to fly a kite, with a bit more in late winter and spring than in the rest of the year. The Treasure Valley Kite Festival is usually scheduled for the end of April, in peak kite-flying season.

Tourist information

 * Boise travel website

By car

 * I-84.svg Boise can be accessed by car via Interstate 84, which connects to Meridian, Nampa, and eventually Oregon to the west, and to Twin Falls and eventually Utah to the southeast.

 * ID-55.svg Boise can also be accessed via State Highway 55 from McCall and Northern Idaho.

 * ID-21.svg Boise can also be accessed via State Highway 21 from Idaho City, Stanley, and broadly into central Idaho.

By public transportation
Idaho is not known for public transportation, so most places outside the city center require a vehicle.

By car
Cars can be rented at the Boise Airport from major rental companies including Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise. Traffic in Boise is relatively light and peaceful, especially compared to Seattle or Portland. But Boise is no stranger to heavy traffic in certain places. Interstate 184, Capitol Boulevard, Meridian Road, Eagle Road and State Street should be avoided during rush hours. Interstate 84 between I-184 and the Garrity Boulevard exit in Nampa (and sometimes into Caldwell) can be challenging as well. I-84 traffic in eastbound lanes is heavy in the morning, and in westbound lanes in the afternoon.

If I-84 is in bad shape, Ustick Road can be a smart alternative from Boise to Canyon County and vice versa, passing north of Nampa and south of Caldwell. Ustick runs unbroken for some, from the Boise Bench neighborhood to U.S. Route 95 northeast of Homedale, close to the Oregon border. Victory Road provides a similar but more direct alternate route between south Boise and Nampa.

Traffic east of the Idaho City (State Highway 21/Federal Way) exit on I-84 from Boise towards Twin Falls is rarely - if ever - problematic. However, winter storms can make the Mountain Home area treacherous.

If you're going downtown, expect to pay to park even though parking meters aren't enforced on weekends or after 6PM. After hours you might get lucky finding a spot on the street, but chances are you'll be heading to a private parking garage and paying a $2 minimum. This is especially true on weekends. Fortunately, parking outside the downtown core (i.e. east of Broadway, south of Myrtle, west of 15th and north of State) is insanely easy - and almost certainly free 24-7.

By taxi
Taxi service has been decimated by ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft. Boise City Taxi is now little more than a network of Uber drivers. Taxis are still common at the airport, though.

Because the city is so spread out even traveling between neighborhoods can easily run over $20. During peak times, wait times for a cab can be upwards of 45-60 minutes. Companies and drivers must be licensed by the City of Boise. Established companies include:

By bicycle
The Boise city center is extremely bicycle-friendly. The Boise Greenbelt is a paved pedestrian and bike path that stretches approximately from Lucky Peak Reservoir east of Boise all the way through town. For avid bikers and walkers, much of the river and Boise's parks can be accessed this way.

Cyclists should avoid main thoroughfares west of downtown, particularly Meridian Road and State Street west of 27th Street. Several bicycle-related fatalities have been recorded in those areas. Stick to side streets in Meridian and western Boise.

See
Boise is the administrative and cultural hub of Idaho. Many of Boise's main attractions are in the downtown area.

Do
Because of Idaho's massive outdoor recreation industry, Boise is the starting point for many outdoor activities in the surrounding mountains, including rock climbing, mountain biking, and kayaking. However, since Boise is also a large city, it also has urban attractions consistent with its status as the largest city in the state.

Outdoors

Eat
Most of the fancier restaurants are in the downtown area.

Drink
Boise has a surprisingly well-rounded nightlife, all stereotypes to the contrary, but once again, the best places to drink are all downtown. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, throngs of young women in midriff-baring outfits (no matter the weather) and young men strutting their stuff cruise downtown bars.

Boise bars may serve from 10AM-2AM daily, however some close earlier. All bars within Boise city limits are smoke-free, although smoking at bars is still permitted in nearby Garden City.

Consulates

 * 🇫🇷 France
 * 🇲🇽 Mexico

Go next

 * Idaho City. northeast from Boise via State Highway 21, Idaho City makes for a good day trip from Boise. Once the largest city in the Pacific Northwest, this small mountain town offers a glimpse of Idaho's rich mining history. The winding road to this town of 500 offers some of the beautiful scenery provided by Idaho's natural forests.
 * Stanley. northeast from Boise via State Highway 21, Stanley is another fantastic day or overnight camping trip from Boise. With the Sawtooth Mountains and both Little Redfish and Redfish lakes just minutes from town, along with ample camping and boating opportunities, this is one of the premier locations to see Idaho's remote mountains.

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Boise City

Boise City is in the Red Carpet Country region of Oklahoma. It is the western-most town of the Oklahoma Panhandle, as well as being the western-most town in the state.

By car
Boise City has many road connections and be gotten to from the surrounding states:

 * From Colorado: via the US-385
 * From Kansas: via the US-56
 * From New Mexico: via the US-412 from Albuquerque
 * From Texas: via the US-385 or US-287

Sleep
If you can, camping at Black Mesa State Park will give you a memorable night's stay under the stars.

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Bojnice

Bojnice is a small town (of population only about 5000) in central Slovakia, adjacent to the city of Prievidza.

It is one the most famous areas in the Slovak Republic offering history, entertainment and relaxation. This town is also a favourite tourist destination for many natives. Bojnice is one of the most beautiful and romantic places in the Slovakia. It is not waste of time going there for one day or week. Visitors will find the entertainment, health or historical monument during every season of the year.

Get in
Bojnice is almost a suburb of the nearby Prievidza city. There is an urban mass transportation service that is connected with Prievidza.

Get around

 * On foot - it's small.

Eat

 * Square restaurant
 * Muzika restaurant

Drink

 * Visit the tea room restaurant for your tea and dessert.
 * There are many places where you can enjoy your coffee or get some refreshment.

Sleep

 * There are lots of hotels available. Two of the best hotels are Kaskáda**** and Hotel pod Zamkom. These are just in the centre of Bojnice city.

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Bojnourd

Bojnourd is the capital city of North Khorasan province,Iran.

Do
The city is famous for its Turkmen horses and professional horse training centers.

Go next
The ancient city was situated on a hill northwest of the present city of Bojnurd, known as Sarvan Mahaleh.

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Bojonegoro

Bojonegoro is a regency in East Java, about 100 km west of the provincial capital Surabaya. Visitors come mostly to do business related to the petroleum exploration

Understand
In modern times Bojonegoro has lived in the shadow of its much larger neighbour of Surabaya to the east. The traditional commodities here are tobacco and teak wood. However, the discovery of major new oil fields in 2005 has given Bojonegoro a real economic push and this traditionally poor area is in the midst of a mini-boom.

By train
Kereta Api Indonesia, national railway network operator, serves Bojonegoro. can be reached from Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Surabaya, Malang and many smaller towns.

Intercity

 * Argo Anggrek, which travels between Jakarta Gambir and Surabaya Pasar Turi, serves Bojonegoro daily.
 * Sembrani, which travels between Jakarta Gambir and Surabaya Pasar Turi, serves Bojonegoro daily with one stop in each direction.
 * Gumarang, which serves passengers between Jakarta Pasar Senen and Surabaya Pasar Turi, calls at Bojonegoro once daily in each direction.
 * Harina, which serves passengers between Surabaya Pasar Turi and Bandung, stops once daily in each direction.
 * Kertajaya, which travels between Jakarta Pasar Senen and Surabaya Pasar Turi, serves Bojonegoro daily with one stop in each direction.
 * Jayabaya, which travels between Jakarta Pasar Senen and Malang Kota Baru, calls at Semarang Tawang, Cepu, Bojonegoro, Surabaya Pasar Turi, and Surabaya Gubeng.

Commuter

 * Cepu Ekspres runs once daily for commuters between Cepu, Bojonegoro, and Surabaya.
 * KRD Bojonegoro serves commuters to Surabaya Pasar Turi, Surabaya Gubeng, and Sidoarjo once daily.

By bus
Bojonegoro has one bus terminal,, with regional and long-distance services. Some intercity buses serve the route from Jakarta by PO. Agra Mas, PO. Haryanto, and PO. Pahala Kencana with food service.

Get around
There are no taxicabs in the city.

Trishaws or pedicabs, known locally as becak (pronounced beh-chak), can be found in most part of the town. They are the best way to get around. Be sure that to haggle over the price before using their service.

Public minibuses
There are some routes of public minibuses around Bojonegoro regency from Rajekwesi Bus Terminal and stop in between, called MPU or Kol.
 * Rajekwesi Bus Terminal - Babat (Lamongan)
 * Rajekwesi Bus Terminal - Kalitidu - Padangan
 * Rajekwesi Bus Terminal - Ngasem
 * Rajekwesi Bus Terminal - Temayang

Do

 * Hiking to summit, 903 m above the sea level.
 * Hiking to summit, 903 m above the sea level.

Food souvenirs

 * Ender-ender. thin waffle cookie.
 * Kripik jahe. ginger crisp.
 * Kripik singkong. cassava crisp.
 * Ledre. Ledre is a type of roll snack similar in shape to biscuit roll and commonly found in Bojonegoro. It is made from a cultivar of banana called pisang raja and rice flour. The roll is sweet, banana-flavoured, crunchy, and can be easily broken into pieces.
 * Unthuk yuyu. a snack made from flour, egg yolk, and coconut milk. The term Unthuk yuyu is the foam produced by the crab (Parathelphusa convexa) when it comes out of its burrow. When a crab comes out of its burrow, bubbles will appear. That's what inspired this cake, namely bubbles.

Textile

 * Batik Jonegoroan. Batik Jonegoroan industry is spread in several districts, e.g. Sumberejo, Temayang, Dander, Purwosari, and downtown Bojonegoro.

Others

 * Debog handicrafts. Debog or gedebog is a plantain stem.
 * Teak wood furniture and handicrafts. Bojonegoro is one of the regencies with teak forest areas in Indonesia.

Bojonegoro cuisine

 * Nasi/sego buwuhan, a teak-leaf plate of rice with vegetables and many side dishes.
 * Pelas jagung, corn fritter. Different from dadar/bakwan jagung, the corn is ground with the stone mortar before mixing with the seasoned batter.
 * Sayur asem tales/talas, a village dish of taro sour soup with godhong tales (taro leaves).

Food stalls
The foods in downtown Bojonegoro are similar to the rest of East Java and tend to be less sweet and less spicy.

Connect
The telephone area code for Bojonegoro is 0353.

Emergency
Hospitals with 24 hours emergency facilities:

East

 * Lamongan

North

 * Tuban

South

 * Nganjuk

Southwest

 * Ngawi — famous for the historical remains of ancient humans in Trinil, teak forest area, and a Dutch fortress in the town of Ngawi

West

 * Blora
 * Cepu

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Bokaro Steel City

Bokaro Steel City is a city in Jharkhand and one of the most important industrial cities in the Eastern Region. Population of the urban area is more than 1,000,000 with area above than 200 km2. The city is very well planned and systematic, with wide 4- to 6-lane roads across the city, a good sewage system, 24-hour electricity supply and the greenest environment in the region. Bokaro is famous for its steel plant, which is the biggest in Asia, as well as for its quality educational system. It is also a popular tourist destination for people from Eastern Region and also foreigners.

By train
Bokaro is well connected through rail to all parts of India. There few trains from southern states. The connecting trains are available.

By car
Bokaro Steel City is at the junction of NH-32 and NH-23 which link it to the state capital Ranchi, Patna, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad and other major towns. NH-2 (GT Road) is just 50 km away from the city. Other state highways connect the city to nearby regions. Bokaro is connected through direct 2 Volvo service providers to Kolkata. The city has 3 bus terminals from where more than 1,000 buses/mini buses arrive and depart in all directions.

By plane
Bokaro has an air strip reserved for private use of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). The nearest commercial airport is at Ranchi, a distance of 120 km. There is a civil airport at Dhanbad.

Best season: October to March.

See

Do
The best time to visit Bokaro is from October till March. One can enjoy the festivities through Durga Puja, Diwali, Christmas and the new year which the city celebrates with great fervour. Bokaro can boast of several beautiful lakes and picnic spots in its vicinity and citizens of Bokaro are known for their fascination for picnics, which are organized by Bokaro Steel plant Departments, housing societies and individuals in the months of December till January. The Garga Dam, in particular (Near Bokaro Railway station/Balidih) is one of the favourite picnic spots for city's denizens. Nature lovers can find solace in the city's wide sprawling roads, lined with luscious green trees, and the city park. Those who love shopping can visit the vast shopping arcades of City Centre, Sector 4. Organizations such as Quality circle (BSL) regularly host plays at community centres, located in each of the sectors. If you want to get a taste of small town India, which is rapidly evolving along the by lanes of development and prosperity, come to Bokaro. You would not be disappointed.

Buy

 * City Centre, Sector 4 - The city centre is the main shopping district of the city. Other sectors have centre markets.
 * Chas- The wholesale market of district.
 * Cooperative colony- From electronics to medical store, from beauty parlour to restaurant every thing is here.
 * Dhundibag- The wholesale market for vegetables, crockery and local and traditional utensils.
 * Laxmi Market - 1 km from city centre is famous for fruits and non veg items.
 * Ram Mandir- This market is in sector 1, 3 km from city centre.
 * Sector-6 - Centre market of sector 6 4 km from city centre.
 * Sector-9 - Centre market of sector 9 is also a busy market located northward of city.
 * Sector-12 - Centre market of sector 12 6 km from the city centre.
 * Sector-12 - Centre market of sector 12 6 km from the city centre.

Eat

 * BabarchiKhana, City Centre
 * Khata Mitha, City Centre - Oldest and most trusted place in Bokaro to experience authentic Bengali sweets, north Indian chat & sweets and south Indian culinary delights.
 * Kozi Corner, City Centre – A very popular eating joint at City Centre which specializes in Chaat and sweet meat items.
 * Manpasand, City Centre
 * Mirch Masala, City Centre
 * Murg Mushlam, City Centre
 * Rainbow, City Centre
 * Sher –e-Punjab, City Centre – A bit claustrophobic restaurant, located at City centre, but specializes in great Punjabi food, and is managed professionally.
 * Vasant Vihar, City Park - Beautiful restaurant, set by the City park lake. One of the most scenic eating joints, one can found in India. It is a favourite with tourists who visit City Park for boating and sightseeing.
 * Ziraaf Chaw, City Centre

Drink
Authorized Permit rooms at:

Sleep

Go next

 * Dhanbad- Coal city of India.
 * Parasnath Hills - Parasnath Hills are a range of hills located in Giridih district of Jharkhand. The highest peak is 1350 metres. It is one of the most important pilgrimage centre for Jains. They call it Sammet Sikhar. The hill is named after Parasnath, the 23rd Tirthankara. Twenty of the twenty-four Jain Tirthankaras attained salvation on this hill. According to some, nine Tirthakaras attained salvation on this hill. For each of them there is a shrine (gumti or tuk) on the hill. Some of the temples on the hill are believed to be more than 2,000 years old. However, although the place has been inhabited from ancient times, the temples may be of more recent origin. The Santhals call it Marang Buru, the hill of the deity. They celebrate a hunting festival on the full moon day in Baisakh (mid April).
 * Pindrajora - It is a small village around 20 km from Bokaro. It hosts the only Primary Teachers Training College of Dhanbad & Bokaro. It also has a State Government Basic School and a Sarvodaya high School.
 * Rajrappa- Famous for its temples, particularly temple of deity. It comprises small hills with many temples situated on those hills. It is a popular place for religious worship for Hindus. The damodar river in the vicinity can be enjoyed on boats, providing a breath-taking view of the sharp landforms created by river action.
 * Tenughat- 40 km away from Steel city is famous for Power plant and Dam on river Damodar. A beautiful place for tourists. Sightseeing of the Dam is just awesome.
 * Topchanchi- 40 km away famous for its gorgeous lake. Migratory birds and pleasant environment makes it a lovable place.

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Bokin

Bokin is in North Burkina Faso.

Understand
Located at the center of the Mossi Plateau, Bokin is a strictly Moore village, with the occasional Fulfulde intruder. Bokin has lots of millet and people and not much else.

Bokin is the home of former president Thomas Sankara.

Get in
From Ouagadougou take the first transport that leaves the Gare de Tampouy to arrive before nightfall. It leaves Ouaga at about 13:30 and arrives in Bokin by 16:30.

To leave Bokin take the early morning transport, which leaves at about 07:00. The cost is 1500 CFA each way. On marché (market) days you can also take the camion to Yako for 750 CFA.

Do
Video club across from the marché is guaranteed to please, as long as you appreciate Kung Fu movies and Champions’ League Football.

Marché
Large and in charge and once every three days.

Boutiques
All surrounding the marché, quality and selection changes but you can always buy toilet paper, sardines, pasta, couscous and NIDO.

Tailors
Ali does good work. Normal prices, and he can do anything. Located after the Total station on the left.

Restaurants
Sometimes, sometimes, you can get an omelette sandwich at the kiosque. They’re kinda oily, but damn cheap.

Street food and snacks
That is the only food to be found. Brochettes, porc au four, samsa, fruit, coconut, salads, rice, dried fish and all other types of normal street food are plentiful.

Drink
Lin Ti’s I & II are the two mainstays of any Bokin-region Volunteer’s life. Lin Ti is a 3-pagne tanti who will treat you right.

Bar Wende Konde (a.k.a. Vulture Bar) was nice for about two months, and sometimes comes through in the clutch, but in general is not as nice as Lin Ti’s.

The Post Bar, according to Raoul, a primary school teacher, is “more romantic”.

Sleep
The (now former) Winans’ house (PCVs house) (owned by Sahel Solidarité, which can provide other lodging as well)

Post office
Located on the hill by the antenna. Hours: M-F 08:00-12:00, 15:00-17:00; Saturday 8:00-11:00 You can take money out and receive packages but be forewarned that the postal clerk is rather disgruntled.

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Bokor National Park

Preah Monivong Bokor National Park is in Cambodia. Its main feature is an old French hill station at 1,080 m which can be visited as a day trip from Kampot or Sihanoukville.

History
Bokor Hill Station was built by the French in the 1920s to be used as a retreat from the heat of the plains, a pre-air conditioning strategy long-established throughout Asia.

The station deteriorated over time, becoming a ghost town popular for its quiet historic buildings and jungle. Beginning in the 2010s, it is being reconstructed into a luxury resort town.

Landscape
Hilly with interesting boulders here and there.

Flora and fauna
Wild elephants and tigers, but don't expect to see them on your visit.

Climate
Nice cool mountain air during the day but it can get cold at night so bring warm clothes when staying overnight.

Get in
The turn off to the park is located 8 km from Kampot and 95 km from Sihanoukville on Hwy 3. The main entrance and park headquarters are about 1 km from the main road. From there it is another 32 km uphill to reach the summit.

The road up the hill is now completely smooth (except for bumping on and off a bridge), having been rebuilt for new hotels being constructed on the top of the hill.

On a tour
Tours for US$13-15 per person (January 2020; make sure to haggle) can be booked in Kampot, including a simple lunch. Might be a bit more expensive from Sihanoukville. "Trekking" tours are also available including a 1-hour, one-way trek upwards.

From Kampot, the entire tour might take about six hours, the majority of which is spent in the car.

The agent selling the tour may claim it includes a sunset boat tour, but don't count on it. This seems to be a scam, where the tour guide says that the boat tour isn't included and makes an excuse about how the mistake is the responsibility of the agent for not informing you. If this happens and you're interested in the boat tour, ask for a receipt and you can go back to the agent and see what they can do.

Independently
It is possible to do the trip on a 125cc scooter but this will be rather back-breaking. Large dirt bikes are also available for rent in Kampot which would be the better option, providing you have experience riding them.

Alternatively rent a car or scooter with a driver. The locals know the road very well and will manage the trip to the top in not more than 1½ hr.

Fees and permits
The park has no entrance fee, so the tours claiming that the entrance fee is "included" in the tour price aren't lying, exactly, they're just not quite telling the truth either.

Get around
Most visitors just use whatever vehicle they used to get into the park. Hiking trails also exist.

See
The typical tour involves several historic and scenic stops:

On a clear day Bokor Hill has fantastic views of the surrounding area. On a cloudy day you likely won't be able to see much besides mist.

Do
There are several walking tracks ranging in duration from 2-8 hr. None of the tracks are maintained, so it is best to hire a ranger for your own safety.

There is the visit to the Popokvil Waterfalls. You can get there by car, followed by a short walk. While generally they tend not to have much water, this is remedied after monsoon rains.

Buy
You can buy fresh coconuts, soft drinks, mineral water and beers along the road.

Eat
Near the big statue there are various snacks for sale, including coconut, steamed buns, sugar cane juice, fruit, vegetables, and packaged junk food. Simple meals are also available.

Up above the old church is a nice area for eating a picnic lunch.

Behind the Bokor Palace Hotel there is a stall that offers basic snacks and cold drinks during the day.

Inside the ranger station, you are allowed to cook simple meals as long as you pay for the US$5 lodging. Bring your own food as the ranger store is a limited and expensive option.

Sleep
Most people visit as a day trip, but sleeping in the park is possible.

Lodging
The Ranger Station offers some simple dorm rooms for US$5 per person. There is one double available.

Camping
Camping is possible.

Stay safe
The top of the hill has twice been cleared of landmines, but it is still advisable to stay on pathways.

Tigers are rare, but nevertheless avoid hiking into the bush at dusk and at night when they are most active.

Poachers hunt deep in the park. Hire a ranger when hiking in these areas.

The park is huge with many trails which are not marked or maintained. Hire a ranger if you have any doubt about your route.

Go next

 * Kampot - There is only one way out: the same road you used going up.

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Bokoshe

Bokoshe is a town in the Choctaw Country of Oklahoma.

Get in
On state highway 31 that runs east-west.

Get around
The main route is also on state highway 31. Explore the side streets to get a look at real small town America. If you get lost, any of the locals will be happy to give you directions back to the main road and chat a bit.

See
Bokoshe Mountain - Just head out Bokoshe Mountain Road and keep going. Watch out for sharp turns and potholes. Keep your eyes open and you might see opossums, armadillos, bobcats, coyotes, wild hog, deer, or even a rare black bear or cub.

Buy
Rj's Corner Mart - Fill up with gas, have a snack, and get a cold pop.

Eat
Stop at the Tigers Den or Jean's if you want to get something to eat in town. They're right on Highway 31, so you'll see them as you drive through town. Go east a few minutes to the 59 and head south to Panama, Shady Point, or Poteau for more dining options. Poteau has the most to choose from.

Sleep
If you need a hotel in the area, head East on Highway 31 a few minutes until you reach Highway 59. Go South on 59 and it'll take you through Panama, Shady Point, and into Poteau. The whole trip is about 15 minutes and there are several hotels to choose from in Poteau and plenty of places to eat.

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Bol

Bol is a town on the island of Brac in Dalmatia. Situated in a secluded place on the southern coast of the island, Bol is the oldest town of Brac and one of the most famous seaside resorts of the Adriatic.

Get in
The most common way to get to Bol is by ferry from Split Harbour, which is easily reached on the frequent buses from Split Airport (40 mins). There are direct catamarans from Split. Over summer there is also a direct catamaran from Split Airport. Ferry lines are run by Krilo Shipping Company and RAFT Croatia ferries. Alternatively, take the car ferry from Split to Supetar on the other side of the island (approx 1 hour, services hourly in season), and then take the bus to Bol (approx 40 mins). Check for the timetable of the buses. If you take a ferry later in the evening you will have to take a taxi since there are no buses after 19:00. For the correct bus timetable, check local agencies before arrival.

In the high season there are flights to the airport on Brac Island itself which is less than 10 km from Bol; these tend to come from Zagreb early on a Saturday morning.

Get around
Brac is a small island - it takes about 40 mins to drive from north to south, there is one roundabout on the whole island and one set of traffic lights! Buses take tourists and locals alike around the island or you could hire a car or scooter to explore.

Once you are in Bol everything is within walking distance, just make sure you have a good pair of flat shoes as the town is set on a hill.

See
Bol has some beautiful historic buildings, including the ancient monastery and houses built by the Venetian rulers. The area is incredibly scenic. If you are feeling active, Vidova Gora, the highest point on the island, is just behind Bol and gives fabulous views across the Dalmatian coast.

Do

 * Enjoy diving, windsurfing, water sports (tubes and banana) and Bol beaches.
 * Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape) is a "triangle" beach that has trees in its middle. When you stand in the wonderful water on one of the sides of the beach you will see basically only the trees, the sea, and the sky. Perhaps the most beautiful beach in Croatia.
 * Play tennis on one of 26 beautifully-situated clay tennis courts, with mountains behind and seaviews in the front.
 * Bol is famous as ideal spot for the windsurfing and kitesurfing. Sport centers in Bol provide courses with experienced instructors and equipment rental.

Eat
Bol has a great selection of reasonably priced restaurants and cafe-bars. For, you can have a cappuccino in a cafe-bar on the waterfront, which is great for people-watching. You might see Bernie Ecclestone arrive on his yacht or catch Goran Ivanisevic wandering around (he has a house nearby). The old wine cellar (Podrum) is a beautiful venue for couples and large groups when you would prefer to eat indoors, or try Maza and Topolino for squid pizza. Local specialties include the famous Brac lamb and the fresh fish that local fisherman bring everyday on the market.

Drink
Bol's numerous cafe-bars are open early till late, so you can have a coffee at 06:00 and return for a beer at 24:00. There are two excellent open-air cocktail bars, one halfway between the town and the beach, and Varadero's, with a house DJ in summer, is right in the centre of town.

Sleep
Bol has plenty of accommodation to offer. From luxury hotels to hostels and private rooms.

Go next
Bol offers many different types of transport for hire when you are ready to explore: cycles, scooters, quad bikes, cars, and boats. You can easily explore some of the other towns on Brac island or hop over to Hvar, a major destination in its own right on the island facing Bol. A day trip to Split is highly recommended, to explore the fascinating architecture or just go shopping.

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Bolama

Bolama is a city on Bolama Island in the Bijagos Islands of Guinea-Bissau. Due to its impressive array of decaying and crumbling colonial buildings, it has been described as the "colonial Angkor Wat".

Get in
Pirogues are leaving regularly from Bissaus Pidjiguiti harbour, the ride takes about three hours. Price: CFA 3500 (2023)

There are pirogues from Sao Joao for 300 CFA (2023). The road from Fulacunda to Sao Joao is in a very poor condition, but there are construction works on a better road as of August 2023. To get from Enxude to Sao Joao, you have to take a motorbike taxi or jump on the back of the truck/bus which leaves right after the ferry from Bissau (9000 CFA for foreigners) arrives in Enxude

See
Impressive and decaying colonial buildings from the time when Bolama was capital of Guinea-Bissau.

Do
There are some good beaches on the island, though you'll have to walk for some km's from town - or rent a bike or motorbike. Make sure to be there at high tide.

Eat
Restaurants are scarce, but there are some bars serving goat meat with bread. The Prodepa hotel can arrange food, if ordered in advance.

Drink
There is a nice little bar at the harbour, good place to enjoy a beer while watching life going on at the harbour.

Sleep

 * NGO Prodepa (Projecto de Desenvolvimento da Pesca Artesanal) runs a nice and comfortable hotel close to the harbour. Has hot water and aircon.

Go next
Buba (via Sao Joao)

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Bolan Pass

The Bolan Pass is in Pakistan. It is one of two main routes from Afghanistan into the Indian subcontinent, along with the Khyber Pass further north. As of 2012, it was only open to locals and aid workers. The ethnic groups and dangers are similar to those in the Khyber Pass.

Understand
The Bolan Pass is a mountain pass through the Toba Kakar range of Balochistan province in western Pakistan, 120 km (75 mi) from the Afghanistan border. The pass is an 89-km (55-mi) stretch of the Bolan River valley from Rindli in the south to Darwāza near Kolpur in the north. It is made up of a number of narrow gorges and stretches. It connects Sibi with Quetta by road and by railway.

This was the route for a British invasion of Afghanistan during the First Anglo-Afghan War in 1839. Later, there were three Anglo-Marri wars (1840, 1880 and 1917) pitting the tribesmen of the area against the Raj.

The pass links Quetta to the central areas of Pakistan. From Quetta, Kandahar in Afghanistan is reasonably close. There are small towns in between.

See
The important archaeological site Mehrgarh is near the south end of the pass.

Stay safe
This area, as of mid-2012, is definitely not safe. Even with armed guards, travel is not recommended.

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Bolaven Plateau

Bolaven Plateau (ພູພຽງບໍລະເວນ Pupyang Bolaven) is in Southern Laos.

Talk
Minimal English is spoken. Usually one fluent English speaker can be found at banks. Even guesthouses have limited English.

Get around

 * Bus
 * Motorbike rental- from Pakse

See

 * Waterfalls
 * Markets

Itineraries

 * 1 night at Tad Lo: In Pakse, you can rent a motorbike for about US$15 for two days. Leave before the sun gets too hot and head towards Tad Lo. Stop for lunch and at waterfalls along the way. Once at Tad Lo you can find a place to sleep at any one of the many guesthouses. The next day continue to Pakxong where you can get some coffee and then head back to Pakse.
 * Small loop by public transport and one night at Tha Theng or Tad Lo from Pakse, go to Dao Heung market (~8,000 kip by samlor), take bus to Paksong (first one at 09:00, ~20,000 kip). After about 1.5 hr stop at km38 for That Fane/Tham Cham Pee crossing (big board advertising the falls). You mist walk about 1 and 1.8 km for each one. Entrance fee for each fall: 5,000 kip. From there, walk/hitchhike/catch a bus to km40 for Yuang Falls, probably the best of three. Hotel and stalls nearby. You can also go just in front of the waterfall to see a permanent rainbow at your feet but be prepared for a shower! After, hitchhike or catch a bus to reach Paksong.
 * Several guesthouses and hostels also offer a day tour option that covers the main waterfalls as well as the coffee plantation for a fair price. Pickup from the hostel in the early morning. Chato Hostel had a poster about it.

From Paksong, watch the road to catch a transport/bus to Tha Theng (for example Pakse-Attapeu). Be aware that it seems there is no such a bus between 14:00-16:00. Bus Pakse-Attapeu to Tha Theng costs about 25,000 kip. Tha Theng bus station is at market level, small hut near the road. If you arrive at Tha Theng after 16:00, it seems there is no transport at all to Ban Beng/Tad Lo except by paying a costly motorbike (you could be asked for 150,000 kip). In this case, better to spend a night there.

From Tha Theng, a songthaew to Pakse is about 30,000 kip (starting at about 07:30) and to Ban Beng about 20,000 kip (starting at about 08:00, about an hour). Between Ban Beng and Tad Lo, test your luck and walk/hitchhike/catch a bus either to Tad Lo or crossing with main road.

At Tad Lo, you can see Tad Hang and Tad Lo waterfalls.

Bus to Pakse are taken from crossing and seems about every one hour during day (~30,000 kip, 2 hr, to southern bus station)

If doing this loop by motorbike it is easy to take in Sekong and Attapue. From Attapue you can make an interesting day trip to Pa-Am, formerly part of the Ho Chi Minh trail, where there is a huge surface to air missile left over from the war. Head out of Attapue east on Rte 18B towards Seiseta, after the village and around 15 km from Attapue the highway veers to the right and a paved road carries straight on. This is the road you want. Stay on this road for another 15 km till you cross a bridge and you will see the missile in front of you. From here you can either head the same way back or take a right at the missile and follow a rough road/track for another 40 km up into the mountains and skirting a national park. From the missile it is around 20 km till you reach a dam construction project where you need turn right across a huge steel bridge. From here the road gets better and is tarmac for much of the 20 km back to the highway. This option makes it a 100 km round trip and you rejoin Rte 18B much further towards Vietnam but it is a scenic ride back down with great views.

As you head back to Pakse, instead of going back the same way you came, you can take a left turn towards Paksong about halfway between Attapeu and Sekong. This road is being totally redone and will soon be a sealed highway but is still passable. Along this road are two spectacular waterfalls, one of which is the highest in Laos. They are close to each other about 3–4 km after you cross three bridges in quick succession. The walk to the foot of the highest waterfall is treacherous, takes at least an hour and you get soaking wet from the spray but is well worth it. Along this road is a guesthouse, if you want to break up the journey back to Pakse, which is owned by a friendly couple. The man can arrange treks that are rather brilliantly priced at US$1 a waterfall, of which there are ten, but you can do as many or as few as you like, most are big and spectacular. The guesthouse is on the left hand side of the road and is 2 km down a track, it is signed from the road as "homestay and treks".

Drink
Drink local coffee produced in this area. The planting in this region is from the time of the French colonization.

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Bolívar (state)

Bolívar is a state in southeastern Venezuela.

Bolívar is in the southeastern region of the country, or in the Venezuelan Guayana, his name is obviously a homage to the Liberator Simón Bolívar are limits to the north, separated by the Orinoco, with the states, Delta Amacuro, Monagas, Anzoategui and Guarico on the south by the Republic of Brazil and the Amazonas state to the east with Delta Amacuro and Reclamation Area that separates us from the Republic of Guyana and the west by the states of Apure and Amazonas. The state of Bolívar is the largest state in Venezuela by area, amounting to little more than a quarter of the country.

Other destinations

 * is popular for offroading and seeing spectacular tepuys, or table top mountains.
 * is popular for offroading and seeing spectacular tepuys, or table top mountains.

Understand
Covering an enormous 238,000 square kilometers, Bolívar state is almost as big as the whole of the UK and is the largest state in Venezuela.

Get in
Bolivar is remote and while the cities in the north are well-connected with the rest of the country, the southern part is very sparsely populated and has few roads.

Get around
Many areas are only reachable by airplane. Small six-seater aircraft ferry tourists heading to Angel Falls from Ciudad Bolivar to Canaima.

Route 10, however, is a paved road running down the eastern side of Bolivar that connects Venezuela with Brazil. It passes through El Callao, El Dorado, San Isidro and Santa Elena de Uairén. This route is lined by several spectacular waterfalls.

See

 * The world-famous Angel Falls are the main attraction in Bolivar state.

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Bolesławiec

Bolesławiec is a medieval town in Lower Silesian Voivodship, Poland. Bolesławiec is a major ceramic and art centre, so there are plenty of galleries and workshops to see and experience. Nearby, lies the historic Castle Kliczkow, now fully renovated and open to both day visitors and guests.

By car
Bolesławiec lies just off the European route E40 (Polish and German A4) about 2 hours drive from either Dresden or Wrocław. It is also connected to Berlin via the E36 (Polish A18).

See

Do

 * Borowski Glass Workshop where you can watch glass blowers creating beautiful and quirky colored glass animals, bowls and art.
 * Wiza Artistic Ceramics provides tours and demonstrations of their delicate pottery work. Here you can find works from the traditional blue and white Bolesławiec pottery to more modern pieces.

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Bolgatanga

Bolgatanga is the capital of Bolgatanga municipality in the Upper East Ghana. It is a land of so many languages and dialects but dominated by the Farefari/Gurene speakers.

Understand
Bolgatanga lies 161 km (about 100 miles) from the north of Tamale. Bolgatanga is known for its crafts of the straw baskets, hats, and leather product that sells both locally and on the international front.

Get in

 * Public bus from Accra/Kumasi/Tamale is cheap and safer than the maniac private bus drivers. It takes 3 hours from Tamale and you have ready means of transport at any point in time. There is always a ready means at Bolgatanga to major cities like Accra; Kumasi, Mim, Ahafo, Cape Coast, Sunyani, Tamale, Tema, Ho, Wa, Elubo, Aflao, Techiman.

 * Private car from any medium sized town with driver is always faster and convenient.

 * Shared Rides: There are shared rides from the major cities that can pick about maximum of 8 people for a shared ride.

Get around

 * Taxi: Taking a taxi is the easiest way for tourists to get around in Bolga. Expect to pack 4-5 people into a cab before leaving so don't go anywhere in a hurry! Taxis can be found close to the market and bus loop along the Bolga-Tamale road.

 * Can do: You can also use the "can do" tricycles to commute around town easily and faster. It is very much cheaper than all other kinds of transport services. t is also airy.

Do
Visit the Craft Market where you can buy traditional goods and crafts such as woven baskets, cloth, jewellery and other souvenirs. The Bolga Market, held every three days is where the locals go to buy and sell veggies, grains, animals, cloth and other everyday needs. Go to experience the hustle and bustle of the crowd, and try your hand at bargaining. Take a day trip to Paga to visit the Crocodile Pond and pose with the crocodiles. You could expect to pay about 6 GHC for a photo with the crocodiles.

Buy
Bolga is known as the crafts centre of northern Ghana, with a large central market. Apart from items found elsewhere in Ghana, the so-called "Bolga hats" are made and sold there. Bolgatanga and its surrounding villages also comprise the largest producers of leather works, straw baskets and smocks in the country. The artists sell their works at the Bolgatanga Market, which is open every third day.

Eat
If you get hungry, try the many varieties of street food sold throughout town. You can get anything from avocados and mangoes to a more substantial lunch of waakye (beans and rice), jollof rice, or banku. Egg and bread is a delicious breakfast option, generally sold in the morning by enterprising ladies.

Drink
You can buy a soda or 'mineral' around town for around 1 cedi. Bags of water (sachet water) are available for around 20 pesewas. Foreigners should be careful about drinking local tap water, since it contains bacteria that their body is not used to. There are also local drinks such as 'pitoo' and 'palm wine'.

Sleep
Bolgatanga offers a range of hotels and smaller lodges. Most prominent and expensive is the Akayet Hotel.

Go next

 * Paga. Home of the sacred crocodile ponds
 * Tongo Hills. Landscape dominated by large granite formations

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Bolinao

Bolinao is a rural municipality in Pangasinan. It is approximately 375 km by land from Manila.

Understand
Bolinao began as a settlement composed of a little over a hundred families under Captain Pedro Lombi. Established in 1575 at a point called Binabalian, on the northern coast of Santiago Island. The rampant attacks and raids of Moro pirates urged Capitan Lombi (maybe with a little goading from Spanish Governor General Legaspi aka Adelantado) to transfer the town-site to the mainland and accordingly, with the aid of Fr Geronimo de Castro, he finally founded the town in 1596 near Libsong where a clear spring of about two meters in diameter kept lumping.

By this spring grew a boli-bolinao tree of the molave family with luxuriant foliage from which was derived the present name of the town. Under this tree the affairs of the town were administered while stone walls were piled nearby as corner-stone of the Roman Catholic Church which was finally completed in 1609, thirteen years after the transfer of the town site.

Legends relate that during the first days of the Spanish era, a beautiful lass who answered to the call of "Anao" (diminutive of Juana) lived in the present site of town. She used to bathed in the spring or leisured under the "boli-bolinao" tree for hours where she was first seen and wooed by a chieftain's son living across the channel. An early marriage followed with the condition among others, that the seat of government of the chieftain be transferred to where Anao lived and there, to stay as rulers, hence the name of Bolinao (from the Boli-bolinao tree).

Some say that the name Bolinao originates from the combination of Bolidnu (meaning round and robust), the name of a local chieftain, and Malinao(meaning clear as the Libsong spring), a girl.

Get in

 * By land, it's a 5- to 6-hour trip by car or bus from Metro Manila or 30-60 minutes by car or bus from Alaminos.
 * Victory Liner, Inc. offers trips from Manila to either Bolinao or Alaminos.
 * Five Star Bus Liner, Dagupan Bus also offer trips to Pasay and Cubao
 * Van trips also travel to Bolinao to Dagupan vice versa.

Get around
Local travel is usually by jeepney or tricycle. Otherwise, it's a long walk from anywhere in Bolinao if you decide to travel at night.

See

Do
It's a great place to relax and unwind if you just want to get away from it all. Otherwise, you may take a swim, go kayaking, get a massage, and nap under the cool breeze of the sea.

Eat
Some foods you may want to try in Bolinao: Binuguey, pinitpit, sea urchin, sarisari, clams, sugpo, and danggit.

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Bolinas

Bolinas is an unincorporated town in Marin County, California. It has long been a counterculture enclave (a "free box" where people can leave and take items as needed is a local landmark) and has, in the past, been the home of several famous people such as musicians Grace Slick and Paul Kantner, and writer Richard Brautigan.

Get in
The locals are infamous for removing road signs pointing the way into town from nearby California State Highway 1, so finding the town may be tricky. Filling your tank before making the trip is advised.

If you'd prefer to take the bus, Marin Transit's West Marin Stagecoach route 61 offers somewhat inconvenient service from Marin City, where you can make connections from San Rafael and other parts of the Bay Area (but driving is sure to be a more convenient option).

Do

 * The beach – it's hard to miss it.
 * Go tidepooling: at low tide, you can see all sorts of plants and creatures in the tidepools. Watch out for slippery rocks, though, and be careful not to disturb the animals.

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Bolingbrook

Bolingbrook is a large suburb of some 70,000 people in Chicagoland.

Get in
Interstate 55 or Interstate 355 (North-South Tollway).

Buy
Bolingbrook is home to many shopping outlets including: IKEA, Bass Pro Shops.

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Bolivar

There is more than one place called Bolivar

Argentina

 * Bolivar (Argentina), a city in Argentina.

Bolivia

 * Bolivar (province, Bolivia) a province in Bolivia.

Colombia

 * Bolívar (department) - in Colombia.
 * Bolívar (Colombia), a municipality in Colombia.

Ecuador

 * Bolivar (province, Ecuador) a province in Ecuador.

Peru

 * Bolivar (Peru), a town in Peru.

United States of America

 * Bolivar (Missouri) - in the state of Missouri.
 * Bolivar (Tennessee) - in the state of Tennessee.
 * Bolivar (New York) - in the state of New York.
 * Bolivar (West Virginia) - in the state of West Virginia.
 * Bolivar (Ohio) - in the state of Ohio.

Venezuela

 * Bolivar (state) - a state in Venezuela.

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