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Mochima National Park

Mochima National Park is in Sucre state, off the Northeast of Venezuela.

History
Named after the town of Mochima, it is just one of a number of national parks along Venezuela's northeast Caribbean coastline. Created in 1973 it was the second marine park in Venezuela and encompasses the entire shoreline between Puerto La Cruz and Cumaná plus 32 islands just offshore.

Get in
You can take a bus from Puerto la Cruz to Santa Fe, and from Santa Fe you are able to get a pen backed van to the entrance of Mochima. You will be dropped off at the entrance which is a long road so don't try to walk. There are buses which seem to run approx every 20-30 mins which then takes you right down to the Inparques office.

Fees and permits
As Mochima is a National Park you have to pay to camp overnight on the beaches. You also need a boat to get to the beaches. If you wait for more people to turn up, the price for you goes down as it is split between how ever many people there are.

Get around
Boats to the westerly islands leave from the Paseo Colon in Puerto La Cruz; boats to the eastern end of the Park go from the port at Guanta.

See
Some of the more popular islands include Las Borrachas, Monos, Arapito and Chimana Grande.

Do
Scuba-diving, snorkeling, sun-bathing, relaxing.

Eat
Fresh, fried fish from the thatched beach restaurants. Best served with tostones, or mashed and fried plantain.

Oysters with lime - but beware of beach sellers with buckets of oysters who will tell you a low price for your first taster but then will charge a fortune after they've happily cracked open a couple of dozen shells.

Drink
Cold beers, sold on most of the beaches either from thatched restaurants or beach sellers with cool boxes.

Camping
You can camp on the beaches in Mochima. You must pay a fee to Inparques and the office is opposite the boats when you get down to the waterfront.

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Modena

Modena is a town of the Emilia-Romagna Region, in the middle of northern Italy.

Understand
The town is well-known all over the world, especially for some famous people who were born and lived here such as Enzo Ferrari and Luciano Pavarotti, and for some of its gastronomical products, such as tortellini, Lambrusco wine, balsamic vinegar, and Parmesan cheese.

It is a town that, since the 1970s, has become one of the richest and most socially advanced in Italy: 77 km of cycling paths, 16 cinemas, 25 libraries, and one of the oldest universities in Europe. It sits at the crossroads between the Brenner motorway and the Autostrada del Sole, 40 km from the important railway and airport node of Bologna. Tourists from all over the world visit the art treasures in Modena: the 12th-century cathedral and masterpieces of Italian Romanesque art, that together with the Piazza Grande and the Ghirlandina tower, create a complex of unique beauty, included by UNESCO in the "World Heritage list".

By plane
The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, 8 km from Bologna city and 40 km from Modena. A direct SACA bus runs every two hours from the airport to Modena, taking 50 min, fare €15 single or €25 return, buy on the bus. Otherwise travel via Bologna city centre.

You could also fly into Milan, which has many budget flights and good onward transport..

By train
Fast trains run hourly from Milan, taking 75 min via Parma and Reggio Emilia, and continuing from Modena to Bologna, for trains to Rome. A regional train from Milan stops at Codogno, Piacenza, Fidenza, Parma and Fidenza but is overtaken by the following fast train.

is 500 m north of city centre. There's no left-luggage office.

By car
The town can be reached by motorway A1 Milano-Napoli. Exit Modena Nord (5km from the town centre) or Modena Sud (10 km from the town centre). The town is at the south end of motorway A22.

By public transit

Modena is well served by a trolleybus service, one of the largest in Italy, composed of 3 lines, and a bus service. All public transport is provided by SETA.

Urban public transport run from 06:00-21:00. The night urban line 7N runs from 20:30-22:30. Extra-urban buses run through the surrounding province at many different times and on many different routes.

Tickets can be bought directly on the bus (automatic ticket machine), outside the railway station or at the autostazione (also on the mobile app Roger of Tper spa).

Mi Muovo is an integrated public transport pass for the region. Short-stay visitors might use "Mi Muovo Multibus", a 12-trip bus ticket, see Emilia Romagna.

By car
Modena is crossed by a major road, the Via Emilia, a historic Roman road that connected Modena with other important towns and cities of the region, and that still represents one of the main traffic ways in Italy. The road runs through the middle of the town, in an east-west direction.

The historic centre of the town is a restricted area (ZTL), meaning only residents, commercial operators, or tourists staying at hotels in the centre and with a special permit can go there. Access is regulated by an automated system, named Modena City Pass, which allows local police to monitor cars and motorbikes through a network of webcams placed at access points. These webcams are always on and continuously register the number plates of passing cars, sending the information to a control and alerting system.

In other areas, parking is in part free (identified by a white line) and in part with fee (blue line); the amount of the fee depends on the city area. Payments can be made with coins by nearby park meters. On Sundays and public holidays parking is free. Alternatively, payments can be made with a prepaid card (€20), purchased at ACI (Automobil Club Italia) offices or at some tobacconists in the town centre. Parking is usually free at night (20:00-08:00).

By taxi
Two radio taxi services are available 24/7, also for trips in the province or even further. The services include booking by SMS and services for disabled people.

By bicycle
Bicycles can be rented at:

On foot
The town is easily walked, though it occupies more than 183,000 m². In the historic centre, inside where the city wall once stood, are found the most important buildings.

Piazza Grande
A UNESCO heritage site. It is the centre of life of the city. It is a festive, crowded place on Saint's Day (31 January) in honour of the local patron saint, San Geminiano, and on the Thursday before Lent. In front, in the apse of the cathedral, the pole, tile, brick, and fathom units of measure are engraved, to assure honest trading in the piazza. This bears witness to the fact that the piazza was a place of great economic importance and the heart of the city.

Churches

Automotive museums

 * Ferrari Museum is in Maranello.
 * Ferrari Museum is in Maranello.
 * Ferrari Museum is in Maranello.

Do

 * Football: Modena FC play soccer in Serie B, the second tier. Their home ground Stadio Alberto Braglia (capacity 21,000) is 1 km north of city centre.
 * Football: Modena FC play soccer in Serie B, the second tier. Their home ground Stadio Alberto Braglia (capacity 21,000) is 1 km north of city centre.
 * Football: Modena FC play soccer in Serie B, the second tier. Their home ground Stadio Alberto Braglia (capacity 21,000) is 1 km north of city centre.
 * Football: Modena FC play soccer in Serie B, the second tier. Their home ground Stadio Alberto Braglia (capacity 21,000) is 1 km north of city centre.
 * Football: Modena FC play soccer in Serie B, the second tier. Their home ground Stadio Alberto Braglia (capacity 21,000) is 1 km north of city centre.

Eat

Drink
On Via Taglio, Via Gallucci, and Piazza della Pomposa there are many cafés and pubs, wine bars, and brunch-cafés.

Sleep

 * Ostello San Filippo Neri is a basic hostel on Via Sant' Orsola a block south of the railway station.

Connect
As of May 2021, Modena has 4G with Iliad, TIM and Vodafone, and 5G with Wind Tre.

The main Post Office is on Via Modonella, corner with Via Emila, open M-F 08:30-19:00, Sa 08:30-12:30.

Go next

 * Carpi 15 km north is an agreeable town centred around an elegant piazza.
 * Nonantola 5 km northeast has a fine abbey.
 * Maranello has the Ferrari museum and test track.

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Modena (disambiguation)

Modena is the name of several places.

Italy

 * Modena, a city in Modena province in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
 * Modena (province), a province in Emilia-Romagna, Italy

United States of America

 * Modena (Illinois), a town in Illinois
 * Modena (Missouri), a town in Missouri
 * Modena (New York), a town in New York (state)
 * Modena (Pennsylvania), a town in Pennsylvania
 * Modena (Utah), a town in Utah
 * Modena (Wisconsin), a town in Wisconsin

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Modesto

Modesto is a city in California's San Joaquin Valley.

History
Modesto began in the mid to late 1800s as a stop along the railroad between Sacramento and Los Angeles. At the time, it was surrounded by sprawling farmlands. Over time, as the city grew, they began to build dams and canals throughout the neighboring foothills to help irrigate the farmland. After World War II, suburban areas expanded, and Modesto was no exception: by 1980 the city had 100,000 people, and by 2000 it had 200,000. The proximity to the Bay Area and relatively cheap real estate helped the city become a popular city for commuters to live in.

Today, Modesto is one of a few large cities in the San Joaquin Valley, and is home to a unique blend of Bay Area and farming cultures.

By train
Modesto is served several times a day by Amtrak and its San Joaquin route, which runs south to Bakersfield and north to either Sacramento or the Oakland. is located about 5 miles east of downtown, at 1700 Held Dr. Bus number 25 connects with the city center.

By car
Modesto is on California State Route 99, the major north-south arterial between Sacramento and Bakersfield.

Sleep
Additional lodging options can be found in the neighboring town of Salida.

Go next

 * Sonora- 108 East. About 1 hour 15 minutes away.
 * Yosemite National Park- 132 East to J132 East to 120 East. About 2 hours away.
 * Sacramento- 99 North. About 1 hour 15 minutes away.
 * San Francisco- 99 North to 120 West to 5 South to 205 West to 580 West to 80 West. About 2 hours away to 3 hours away, depending on traffic.
 * Fresno- 99 South. About 1 hour 30 minutes away.

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Modica

Modica is a town in the province of Ragusa in Sicily, with a population of about 55,000.

Understand
Modica is one of the eight "Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto" UNESCO world heritage sites. It's in two parts: Modica Alta, higher and older, is perched on top of the southern Ibeli hill. Modica Bassa is built lower down the slopes and in the valley below. Like the other nearby towns, Modica was smashed in the earthquake of 1693, and rebuilt in baroque style. The broad main avenue of the lower town used to be the river, but after a disastrous flood in 1902 it was diverted, and the graceful boulevard was developed.

By plane
The closest airport is Comiso. It's 18 km north of Ragusa, with no public transport link. There are daily flights to Milan, and others to Rome FCO, London Stansted, Dublin, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt.

Catania Fontanarossa is further but has a bus service from Modica, and a greater range of domestic and European flights.

Palermo has a similar range of flights to Catania.

By train
Modica is on a branch line, plied by a lumbering single-coach railcar. Six trains a day M-Sa go north to Gela (80 min to 2 hrs, stops include Ragusa and Donnafugata) and south to Syracuse (90 min, stops include Scicli, Pozzallo, Ispica and Noto). From Gela there are connections to Palermo, and from Syracuse to Catania and Messina. No trains on Sunday.

By car

 * From Catania, take SS114 and turn for Lentini SS194. From there follow sign to Ragusa on the SS514.
 * From Siracusa, take the motorway A18 and then the SS115.
 * From Agrigento/Gela, follow the SS.115

See
A walk down from Modica Alta to Modica Bassa gives great views of the lower town. Either take the steps, or the zigzagging road.

Modica Alta

Buy
Modica is known for its artisanal chocolate production. Along Corso Umberto I and elsewhere, there are many shops selling this prized products, and offering samples of the many flavors it which it is produced.

Go next

 * Nearby Ragusa and Syracuse are both must-see destinations.

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Modi'in

Modi'in (Hebrew: מודיעין) is a relatively new Israeli city located in the Shfela, halfway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. There are some archaeological sites in the city as well as popular tourist attractions nearby.

Historically, the city is where the Maccabean revolt broke out, commemorated by the Chanukah holiday. The modern city was established as a planned city in 1997, and by now there are approximately 70,000 residents. Eventually the city may have up to 250,000 residents, as well as significant commerce and industry (for now, it is mostly a commuter suburb).

South of Modi'in is Latrun, a monastery and British Mandate police station, which was made famous in 1948 when its location controlled the road from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. With Jewish Jerusalem under siege, Jewish forces launched three unsuccessful attacks on Latrun in an attempt to open the road. In the end, Latrun remained under Jordanian control until 1967 (it's the finger of the West Bank that pokes into Israel), while the siege was broken by carving an entirely new road through the mountains south of Latrun.

By car
Modi'in is about 10 km east of Ben Gurion Airport, 35 km southeast of Tel Aviv and about 30 km west of Jerusalem. Route 443 connects the city to: Tel Aviv (via Lod), Jerusalem and Highway 6 (a major electronic toll highway that provides an efficient north–south transportation corridor within the country).

By bus
Kavim bus company provides connection to Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv and other major cities. Bus schedules and routes are available here. Most buses terminate at the Central Bus Station, which is located near Modi'in Merkaz Railway Station and Modi'in Mall.

"Sherut" service taxis are available from Jerusalem to Modiin.

Buses
Public transportation within the city is provided by Kavim bus company. There are 10 local bus lines that serve all parts of the city.

32: From Avnei Chen to Masuah via most neighborhoods. One way only, one trip per day.

33: From HaShvatim to city hall via most neighborhoods. One way only, 2 trips per day.

50: City Hall, HaNevi'm, HaMeginim, CBS, HaNechalim, Masuah, HaShvatim, Moriah. Every 20 minutes each direction.

51: CBS, HaNevi'im, Masuah, HaNechalim, HaPrachim, City Hall. Every 20 minutes each direction.

53: Masuah, HaNechalim, CBS, HaPrachim, HaMeginim, Avnei Chen. Every 20 minutes each direction.

54: HaKramim, HaNevi'im, HaPrachim, CBS, HaNechalim, Maccabim, Reut. Every 20 minutes each direction.

55: From CBS to the Technological Park. Every 2 hours each direction.

56: City Hall, CBS, Masuah, HaTziporim, Pa'atey Modi'in Railway Station, Einav Center (Industrial Area). Every 30 minutes each direction.

58: HaKramim, HaPrachim, CBS, Masuah, HaShvatim, Begin Road (Moriah). Every 20 minutes each direction.

59: City Hall, HaKramim, HaNevi'im, HaMeginim, Avnei Chen, CBS, Masuah, HaShvatim, Moriah. Every 20 minutes each direction.

Bus schedules and routes are available here. Taxis are also available all over the city as well.

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Modoc County

Modoc County is in the Shasta Cascades region of California in the extreme northeastern corner of the state. It is home to only about 10,000 people, or slightly more than two people per square mile. The county's northern and western portions have been shaped by volcanism, as evidenced by the many lava flows, cinder cones, hot springs, and volcanic mountains that visitors will encounter, while the Warner Mountain range and its many alpine lakes are found in the county's eastern side. The county is home to several wildlife refuges where bald eagles, peregrine falcons, goshawks, golden eagles, mule deer, elk, wild horses, wild burros and pronghorn antelope can be seen.

Other destinations

 * — one of the sites where Japanese-Americans were interned during World War II

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 * - Located south of Modoc County, rural Lassen County sits at the confluence of the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains, the volcanic Cascade Range, and the high elevation Great Basin desert. Fishing, biking, hiking, and other outdoor activities attract most visitors to the area, with the 26 mi Bizz Johnson trail the county's most popular hiking and biking route.  "The Bizz" follows the old Fernley and Lassen Branch Line of the Southern Pacific railroad along the Susan river canyon, traversing abandoned railroad bridges, trestles and tunnels and rewarding visitors with mountain views, beautiful fall foliage, and colorful spring wildflowers.
 * - Modoc County's southwestern neighbor is a land of mountains, lakes and rivers. Massive Shasta Lake, California's largest reservoir, is the "houseboat capital of the world", with rentals available for those who want to vacation on the water.  Several spectacular waterfalls can be found in the county, including the 129 ft Burney Falls, which Theodore Roosevelt described as "the Eighth Wonder of the World", and McCloud River Falls, which is actually three scenic waterfalls.  In the county's southeastern corner, Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to a geologic hotspot highlighted by  10,457 ft Lassen Volcano.  The mountain can be summitted via a steep trail, but plan to do so in the summer - the park's 600 - 700 in of annual snowfall make it the snowiest place in California.
 * - Modoc County's western neighbor is dominated by 14,179 ft Mount Shasta, the west coast's second-tallest volcano, towering nearly 10,000 ft above its surroundings; while a summit climb requires advanced mountaineering skills, its lower slopes are great for hiking, backpacking and cross-county skiing. The Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway links Mount Shasta to Lava Beds National Monument in the county's northeast, home to over 800 lava tube caves, several of which are open to exploration.  The county is also a premier destination for birdwatchers, with nearly two million birds passing through Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge and Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge during migrations, and North America’s largest concentration of snow geese arriving in spring.
 * - Modoc County's southwestern neighbor is a land of mountains, lakes and rivers. Massive Shasta Lake, California's largest reservoir, is the "houseboat capital of the world", with rentals available for those who want to vacation on the water.  Several spectacular waterfalls can be found in the county, including the 129 ft Burney Falls, which Theodore Roosevelt described as "the Eighth Wonder of the World", and McCloud River Falls, which is actually three scenic waterfalls.  In the county's southeastern corner, Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to a geologic hotspot highlighted by  10,457 ft Lassen Volcano.  The mountain can be summitted via a steep trail, but plan to do so in the summer - the park's 600 - 700 in of annual snowfall make it the snowiest place in California.
 * - Modoc County's western neighbor is dominated by 14,179 ft Mount Shasta, the west coast's second-tallest volcano, towering nearly 10,000 ft above its surroundings; while a summit climb requires advanced mountaineering skills, its lower slopes are great for hiking, backpacking and cross-county skiing. The Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway links Mount Shasta to Lava Beds National Monument in the county's northeast, home to over 800 lava tube caves, several of which are open to exploration.  The county is also a premier destination for birdwatchers, with nearly two million birds passing through Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge and Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge during migrations, and North America’s largest concentration of snow geese arriving in spring.

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Moga

Moga is a city in Punjab, India.

Get in
Moga can be reached by bus or train from Ferozepur or Ludhiana.

Get around
Moga has an extensive bus network throughout the city.

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Mogadishu

Mogadishu (Somali: Muqdisho; Arabic: مقديشو Maqadīshū) is the capital and most populous city in Somalia. Once a beautiful city that merged Somali and Italian cultural and architectural traditions, much of it now lies in ruins after decades of civil war. Security remains a serious issue, and although the city is now undergoing a construction boom, whether this restores Mogadishu to its attractive days of yore is yet to be seen. Attractive or not, for the hardiest of travellers Mogadishu reveals a wealth of historical and cultural sights set within a bustling metropolis. War weary and longing for the future, Mogadishu is slowly emerging from years of instability and is at last beginning to define its own destiny, inshallah.

Understand
Archeological evidence demonstrates settled living in Mogadishu going back four thousand years, well before Arab trade or influence. During the middle ages it was the centre of the Mogadishu Sultanate, before coming under the control of the Muzaffarids from Zanzibar in the late 14th century. The famed traveller Ibn Battuta arrived in the city in 1331 when Mogadishu was at the peak of its prosperity. He described Mogadishu as "an exceedingly large city" with many rich merchants, famous for its high quality fabric that it exported to Egypt and elsewhere.

Vasco Da Gama passed through Mogadishu in the 15th century and observed a large city with houses of four or five storeys high, with big palaces in its centre and many mosques with cylindrical minarets. In the 16th century, Duarte Barbosa noted that many ships from the Kingdom of Cambaya sailed to Mogadishu with cloths and spices for which they in return received gold, wax and ivory. Barbosa also highlighted the abundance of meat, wheat, barley, horses and fruit on the coastal markets, which generated enormous wealth for the merchants.

Italy colonised Somalia in the late 1800s and in 1905 made Mogadishu the capital, naming it Mogadiscio. Thousands of Italians began to settle in Mogadishu, and the colonists immediately initiated plans to transform the city. The old city walls were knocked down and suburbs created. Fascism was in vogue in Italy, and Mogadishu was intended to be an imperial city. New, broad roads were constructed, the seafront reconstructed, and the old historical quarter was spared little mind in the Italians' ambitions. The Mogadishu cathedral was constructed by the Italians in 1925.

Italy lost its colonial hold on Somalia after World War II, but Mogadishu had by this point adopted a unique Italo-Somali character. Architecturally, a Somali style – coral-white houses, Arab quarters – mixed with Italo-fascist modernism – planned suburbs, wide boulevards, a stripped-down aesthetic. Mogadishu had also acquired a degree of European flair – a café culture, evenings strolling the shops. Pasta had become a Mogadishu diet staple. Somalia gained its independence in 1960 and, for a time, tourism thrived. Somalia was nicknamed the "Switzerland of Africa", and grand hotels overlooked the oceanfront in Mogadishu. But by the 1980s the Somali government had taken a totalitarian turn and popular unrest began to brew. In 1989, riots resulted in a large exodus of foreigners from the city. Civil war broke out in 1991. The war devastated Mogadishu. Much of the architecture was destroyed. In 2006, the Islamic Courts Union assumed control of the city and imposed sharia law, managing to bring a semblance of stability. They were soon driven out by the Transitional Federal Government, while the Islamic Courts Union splintered into factional groups, one of which is the infamous al-Shabaab. The Transitional Federal Government has held tenuous control of the city ever since. As of 2023, war continues to rage (at least periodically) in the rest of the country.

Mogadishu began to rebuild, yet it is still plagued by extreme violence. In 2017, over 500 people were killed by a truck bombing. In March 2022, al-Shabaab killed over 60 people in a series of attacks. In October 2022, an al-Shabaab double car bombing killed over 120 people. Despite the violence, there is cause for optimism. The city has experienced a construction boom. Foreign direct investment has increased. At least twenty foreign embassies have reopened. Mogadishu is, and will remain for some time, one of the most unstable cities in the world, but it is also a large metropolis, holding over 2.6 million people as of 2023. The future of Mogadishu is not exactly bright, but it's not dim either. While there is little mind paid to tourism or tourist infrastructure in Mogadishu, it remains a city with few equivalents in Africa.

By plane
Flights arrive at Mogadishu International Airport, also known as

 * African Express Airways has services between Mogadishu and Abu Dhabi, Aden, Berbera, Bosaso, Dubai, Galkayo, Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta, Sharjah, & Wajir.
 * Air Djibouti only from Djibouti
 * BlueSky Air services that link domestic cities in Somalia with its hub at Mogadishu International Airport and the rest of the world via Nairobi Wilson Airport in Kenya.
 * Daallo Airlines has services from Djibouti stopping en route at Hargeisa.
 * Fly-SAX offers service from Nairobi.
 * Turkish Airlines have a twice-weekly service from Istanbul Airport via Djibouti
 * Ethiopian offers daily flights between Addis Ababa and Mogadishu
 * Qatar Airways has flights to Mogadishu, from Doha, via Djibouti
 * Qatar Airways has flights to Mogadishu, from Doha, via Djibouti

By road
It is possible to drive into the city by truck, but this is considered a risky activity, unless you employ a group of local militia which are available for hire. Roads link the city with many Somali locales and with Kenya and Ethiopia. Armed guards, hired security forces, and experienced guides are all mandatory for a safe entry, and even then the risk of your being injured, killed or captured is extremely high.

By boat
Small cargo ships regularly leave from the Old Harbour of Mombasa for Mogadishu and sometimes Kismayo. Speak with the security officers at the gate of this tiny port and they will negotiate a fare with the captain. The journey will take 2-5 days, depending on conditions. The sea is rough in July–August, requiring lengthier travel.

Get around
Roads are a muddy mess during rain, traffic lights do not always work and there are no enforced traffic laws or public transport. The road network in Mogadishu is slowly being repaired and paved. A vehicle with driver and armed guards is a must. Break-ins at intersections are possible, so avoid openly displaying anything that could be considered valuable by a Somali. Better still, hire an armoured vehicle with driver and guards.

See

The central city, especially the old Shangani quater (Degmada Shangaani), is filled with historic sights and contains a mix of Islamic and Italian colonial architecture. Decades of conflict have however left most of it in ruins. There is an ongoing effort to restore some important landmarks, including the main cathedral. Visitors should have a security guard accompany them.

Markets

Buy

Most markets and especially the Bakaara Market are a focus of ongoing arms control efforts for the disarmament of Somalia. Marketplaces should be considered hazardous not only because of their content and the presence of some unsavory characters, but also because they have caught fire several times in the last few years.

Eat
International cuisine can be found at Nasa Hablod Restaurant inside Hotel Nasa Hablod and at the Sahafi Hotel. These are probably the safest options for travelers.

Drink
Mogadishu is overwhelmingly Muslim, and has a social taboo against alcohol, as does the whole country.

Stay safe

See the warning at the Somalia article for information on the security situation.

The city remains very dangerous for independent travel. Petty theft and violent crime remain significant threats in a city which has effectively been in a state of war for over 30 years and full of unemployed people with few possessions. Any white person and most other foreigners are thus regarded as wealthy and a target for crime. If you must venture around the city, you should be accompanied by hired guards and ride in an armoured car. Smash-and-grab break-ins are possible in non-armoured vehicles. Ensure your hotel has armed guards 24/7, and do not trust your valuables to be left in your room.

Basic services, such as water and electricity, are not reliable, and you should not drink the water. Food and bottled drinks sold in the city may or may not be safe to consume. Try to get the advice of another foreigner who has been in the city a while. Health services are limited.

Cope
The availability of consular services in Somalia is limited. You may need to contact your country's embassy in Nairobi instead.

Embassies

 * 🇨🇳 China
 * 🇮🇹 Italy
 * 🇰🇪 Kenya
 * 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
 * 🇺🇸 United States

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 * Gondershe. An ancient stone city and ruins.

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Moganshan

Moganshan is a mountain top tourist region near Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. It is a good weekend retreat from Shanghai, as it is only a 2.5 to 3 hour drive south-west. It is busiest in July and August, when the weather in the cities and valleys below is much hotter. It is also very nice in the shoulder periods when the cooler weather makes for more pleasant hiking. This contributor has also visited after heavy snowfall in February. The mountain sells half price tickets in the winter, since it is less popular to visit. You can either drive or hike to the summit along the foot paths through the bamboo. In winter it can be lonely and beautiful, well worth the effort.

History
Moganshan has been famous for 2500 years, according to legend, at the end of the Spring and Autumn period (about 514 BC - 496 BC), King Lu made dry will cast swords in today's Moganshan sword pool, iron juice is not long, his wife Mo Ye asked, dry will say: "Once my teacher for metallurgy, the fine iron is not sold, husband and wife into the smelting furnace, and then into things." Don't be evil: "The teacher knows to practice the body to become things, I am not difficult!" So he cut off his claws and cast them into the furnace, under the iron juice, and made two swords, male and female. Sword name, male sword said Gan general, female sword said Moye, for the discipline of the matter, so called this mountain Mogan Mountain.

Climate
Moganshan is located in the southern edge of the North subtropical zone, four distinct seasons, abundant rainfall, the average annual temperature of 13.3℃, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) 1.4℃, the average temperature of the hottest month (July) 24.9℃, the summer heat season, compared with Shanghai,Hangzhou, Ning and other surrounding cities about 5℃ lower, so it is called "cool world" "summer resort". The annual precipitation is 1893 mm, the annual relative humidity is 81%, and the annual sunshine is 1407.8 hours

Get in
By Bus:  There is a direct 4 hour bus from Shanghai which leaves 3 times in the morning from the Old North Bus Station.

By Train: You can take the high speed train to Deqing, which is the closest high speed train station to Moganshan (approximately 20 km away). You can take a taxi from Deqing to Moganshan or alternatively take the No. 113 bus from Deqing to Moganshan.

Alternatively, You can take the high speed train to Hangzhou, and take a taxi or bus from there.

There are a small number of direct trains from Shanghai to Deqing but most travelers would transfer at Hangzhou East Railway Station to the train bound for Deqing.

If travelling from Nanjing, you can get a high speed train direct from Nanjing South Railway Station to Deqing.

From Hangzhou: take bus K588 (fare: ¥12, exact change) from the council bus stop on the road outside Hangzhou North Bus Station (杭州汽车北站). Buses run every half hour (approx.) from 07:00 to 19:30. Disembark at Wukang (武康) a.k.a. Deqing (德清), and switch to a van or taxi (about ¥100) to your final destination in Monganshan. It may be convenient to book a car from your hotel as the cost is similar to a taxi, but your driver is guaranteed to know the correct destination.

Self-driving tour:

 * Self-driving in Shanghai Moganshan is about 239 kilometers away from Shanghai, and it takes about 3 hours to drive from Shanghai to Moganshan Town.
 * Self-driving in Nanjing, Hangzhou 1, Nanjing direction, from the city on the Ninghang expressway, at the Deqing exit, along the Wukang Town Zhiyuan Road south to Chunhui Street after the right, along the 09 (304) provincial road to Moganshan Scenic spot. In addition, turn right at the No. 3 Bridge port of National Highway 104 and take the secondary highway to Moganshan Town. 2, Hangzhou direction, Ninghang expressway at Deqing exit, according to the direction of the direction west, through the Wukang Times Hotel, over the interchange, arrive at the big turntable, along the 09 (304) provincial highway, through the town of Liangtou mountain to Moganshan scenic spot. You can also turn right along 104 National Road to Sanqiao, you can reach Moganshan, this road is a secondary road, the road is steep.
 * Self-driving in Wukang Town. In addition to the general in Wukang big turntable along the 09 provincial road to Moganshan (distance 32 kilometers), driving skills are good, you can also drive 4 kilometers north along the 104 National road to three Bridges, turn left to Moganshan town (7 kilometers) up the mountain, the mountain road 6 kilometers, the mountain road is steep, the total mileage of 17 kilometers.

Get around
The tourist area on top of the mountain is relatively small; there are numerous meandering footpaths that pass by bamboo forests, tea fields, and old stone houses.

See
There is a nice park with walking trails at the very top of the mountain. Half way up is the center of the quaint village, made mainly of stone houses, many of which were built in the early 1900s. Below the village is a series of pools and waterfalls that go down a steep canyon. You will need your Moganshan entry ticket to go all the way in.

Do
Known for a relaxing time, you can enjoy the fresh air and beautiful views, be at one with the forest, read a book, go for a hike, sit in a hammock, or try some delicious local beer and cuisine.

Buy
Ticket price: Original price ¥130 Book online ¥120

Drink
Moganshan beer is quite good, and comes in an attractive bottle.

Moganshan yellow bud tea. Mogan yellow bud is a famous tea produced in Moganshan, Zhejiang Province, which has been included in the roster of Zhejiang tea. It is famous for its green color and sweet taste. Moganshan yellow bud is slightly different from other green tea in the production process, but it is more delicious than green tea.

Sleep
The villages boast many small and inexpensive guest houses that offer nice rooms with en suite and full board if required. The non-Chinese speaker will find communication difficult, but be brave, use the "phone a friend" system and it will be OK. The multi-story homes with large signs are usually guest houses.

Go next

 * Huzhou
 * Lake Tai
 * Anji

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Mogi das Cruzes

Mogi das Cruzes is a city in the state of São Paulo. The city has gained prominence as a regional tourism destination, after it became one of the three destinations of São Paulo's touristic train line (Expresso Turístico CPTM).

Understand
Being in the São Paulo Metropolitan area and having a population of more than 450.000 people, Mogi is the first big city in the Tietê river course, the central river in São Paulo city. Surrounded by hills and with a large area of the remains of the Atlantic rainforest, Mogi still has a lot to offer for those who like to spend some time in nature: 60% of its area is environmentally preserved, having 3 city parks, natural parks, the Urubu peak that gives a panoramic view of the region, several trails that go to stones and neighboring towns like Salesópolis, Biritiba Mirim and Guararema, and some waterfalls. Some people like to go fishing in one of the lakes that resulted from the water dam electricity plant. The city's origins go back to the 16th century, when the bandeirantes, the first men who explored Brazilian lands, chose this area to rest from their expeditions. Its population has mixed origins with immigrants of several origins. Among them, monuments of Japanese immigration and the mosque stand out. It is also one of the cities that produce vegetables for São Paulo city, and Mogi is the largest mushroom producer in Brazil. On Sundays, the Producer Market (Mercado do Produtor, varejão do cobal) receives buyers from neighboring cities and even from São Paulo, looking for fresh food and some ingredients that can be found only there.

By car

 * SP-66
 * SP-70
 * SP-88
 * SP-98

By train
Get off from one of the 4 train stations in the city.
 * CPTM train line 11 (coral)

Get around
As a mid-sized city in the São Paulo metropolitan area, Mogi has a decent public transportation service and you can get to most places by bus. Most buses run with 10-20 min frequency around downtown during the weekdays, and they run with at least 90 minutes frequency on weekends even in rural areas. Most lines run between 05:00 and 23:00, you can consult the bus schedule.

Do
Hiking and trekking

Eat
Somewhat diverse for its size, Mogi has options of different cuisines to try. The influence from the people coming from Arab culture countries is a notable difference from neighboring towns. Some of the Japanese food restaurants are decent, too. You can eat relatively cheap in downtown and residential areas, but if you go around the shopping mall, it gets expensive.

Brazilian Arab Lamen Ice Cream/Açaí Open market

Connect
Wi-Fi spots are pretty common and they're available in big stores, some restaurants, bars, cafes, shopping malls, and some city buses. The phone signal is strong in most of the urban area, and mobile phone works even in places like Urubu peak or Pedra do Lagarto, but not in rural isolated areas.

Go next

 * Guararema - Small town with the old railway station as its symbol, you can take the touristic train, go to the park, walk through the preserved areas, hike and see the waterfall, appreciate the local unique cuisine, or just relax in the laidback atmosphere.
 * Salesópolis - This is the town where Tietê river spring is located. It also has the Cachoeira da Porteira Preta that can be accessed by trails from Mogi das Cruzes.
 * Bertioga - Coastal city with beautiful beaches, less crowded than Santos or Guarujá, and some cleaner and quieter ones.

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Mogilev

Mogilev  is a city in Mogilev Oblast.

Understand
Mogilev (another pronunciation Mahilyow, Belarusian: Магілёў, Russian: Могилёв) is a city in eastern Belarus, the third biggest city in a country with 367,788 inhabitants (2007 estimate). Mogilev is major local cultural, educational and industrial center.

By train
Regular trains arrive and departure from and to Gomel, Minsk, Moscow (Russia), Vilnius (Lithuania) and many small local stations. Railroad transportation is quite reliable with ok service and probably your best choice for travel.

Without Belarusian or Russian language skills though you will find it next to impossible. Nothing at even the main train station in Minsk is translated into other languages so consider that you have to be able to understand your ticket and the billboard to work out which platform (платформа) you need to go to, which train (поезд), which car/carriage (вагон) and which seat (места). The platforms are downstairs in Minsk. There is a conductor for each carriage who will take your ticket (called a beel-yet) at the carriage doorway on the platform and give it back to you before you are due to get off. A website on train travel is being developed so check in to see how the languages are coming along.

The seats are really hard with plenty of storage when you lift the seat. B class sleepers are open to the corridor with another two seats facing each other on the opposite side. There are bedrolls, pillows and blankets down the end of the car along with hot water and tea. Obviously you should take your shoes off if you're going to lie down. There is a little table for those with a window seat.

By bus
Reliable service from anywhere in Belarus. Safe, cheap and comfortable. There is a bus from Mogilev to Minsk that takes 3 hours. It cost US$9 in 2012 and is very safe.

By car
There are highways from Minsk and Moscow (through Orsha). If you are crossing the border, ensure you have a visa or are from a country that is permitted 3 day transit entry.

If you have the language skills, you can hire a driver from Minsk to Mogilev for about US$100 one way (very expensive) or you can hire one through a travel agent. Train is a far better alternative for the budget conscious.

Get around
Local transportation system includes buses, trolleys and minibuses (marshrutkas). They are quite cheap: buses and trolleys in March 2008 were roughly US$0.25, and minibuses were around US$0.40. Cabs prices can be quite different, especially they might be expensive for not fluent in Russian language travelers.

Do
Star Gazer Square. For luck you are supposed to sit in one of the 12 chairs, make a wish then walk full circle around the star gazer before touching the finger you can reach.

The zoo. The animals are not extensive and many are in large cages at the entrance but they are well cared for. The highlight is the area beyond this which is beautiful forest with lots of picnic spots, cheeky squirrels and if you're lucky you may spot the small herd of bison that roam beyond the fences through the acres of forest and out into grassland. Wear a scarf in case of ticks.

Stay safe
In general Mogilev, like the rest of Belarus, is very safe. Just exercise the usual precautions. The people of Mogilev are kind and hospitable. They are interested in where you come from and your culture.

Go next

 * Vitebsk
 * Gomel
 * Minsk
 * Smolensk in Russia

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Mogilev Oblast

Mogilev Oblast is a region in the eastern part of Belarus.

Cities

 * — the center of the region. The city preserves several churches from the 18th century and a magnificent ensemble of Soviet-time buildings.
 * (Асіповічы) — a big industrial town.
 * — the second largest city of the region with a fine complex of secular buildings from the late 19th-early 20th century and remains of a 19th-century fortress. In Russia, the city is well-known as an object of the contemporary slang.
 * — an old town with remains of a fortress-type synagogue from the 17th century
 * (Крычаў) — an old town, home to a mansion from the late 18th century
 * — this charming town is home to two catholic churches from the 17th-18th century and earthen fortifications of an ancient fortress.
 * (Шклоў) — a town with a fine city hall from the late 18th century and a number of secular buildings from the late 19th-early 20th century.
 * (Горкі) — small town centered around Belarusian Agricultural University.

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Mogi-Mirim

Mogi-Mirim is a city in the Campinas Region of São Paulo state.

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Mogoșoaia

Mogoşoaia is a village in Muntenia.

Understand
Located right outside Bucharest, Mogoşoaia is home to an impressive late 17th-early 18th century princely palace.

Get in
Bus 460 links Bucharest with Mogoşoaia and Buftea; this bus departs from Laromet transport terminal (north-western part of Bucharest) every 15-20 minutes on weekdays and every 45-50 minutes on weekends. To get to the palace get off at the ninth stop. It's also possible to reach Mogoşoaia by minibus (the ones heading to Buftea or to Ploieşti via Buftea); they leave several times per hour from an area just east of Gara de Nord train station.

Trains between the airport and central Bucharest calls here. Journey time is just 10 minutes from Gara de Nord, the main railway station.

Get around
The palace is a 600 meters walk from the main road where the buses and minibuses stop.

See

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Mogollon Rim

The Mogollon Rim is a geologic feature that separates the high desert of northeastern Arizona from the low desert of southeastern Arizona. The rim is to  high and covered with forest. Fort Apache, San Carlos and Tonto Apache Indian reservations are located on the rim.

Cities

 * – along Route 66 with Arizona "Old West" history of in its own right.
 * – a copper mining town back in the day and still today, with many historic buildings.
 * – a copper mining town with a boom-bust cyclical history.
 * – home of the "world's oldest continuous rodeo".
 * – a copper mining town with another slice of low-desert to high-plateau transition.

Other destinations

 * – small town amid the White Mountains; at elevation of, a summer-time favorite get-a-way from the desert heat.
 * – high-country four-season sporting area. Biking, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, nature viewing, wildlife viewing, skiing.
 * – high-country four-season sporting area. Biking, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, nature viewing, wildlife viewing, skiing.

 * Coconino National Forest.
 * – from seemingly out of nowhere, a 20,000 USgal per minute rush of water comes from a series of springs at the bottom of a canyon. A favorite swimming hole, once a hidden gem that many now know about. Call for current conditions, as accessibility can drastically change from one summer rainstorm to another.

 * – filled with beautifully colored mineralized trees.

Understand
For the purposes of this article, the Mogollon Rim is a region in Eastern Arizona taken to be between north-south roughly between Interstate 40 / Historic U.S. Route 66 of Northern Arizona and Interstate 10 of Southeast Arizona, and east-west between Southwest New Mexico and Greater Phoenix.

Geography
The Mogollon Rim is an escarpment defining the southwestern edge of the Colorado Plateau, cutting across this region from the northwest to southeast.

The Colorado Plateau is largely made up of high desert, with scattered areas of forests. In the southwest corner of the Colorado Plateau lies the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River. Much of the Plateau's landscape is related, in both appearance and geologic history, to the Grand Canyon. The nickname "Red Rock Country" suggests the brightly colored rock left bare to the view by dryness and erosion. Domes, hoodoos, fins, reefs, river narrows, natural bridges, and slot canyons are only some of the additional features typical of the Plateau.

South of the Mogollon Rim, much of the land lies from 4,000 to 5,000 ft elevation, with the escarpment of the rim rising to about. Extensive Ponderosa pine forests are found both on the slopes of the Rim and on the plateau north of it. Extensive boundary flora and fauna transition from the low desert to the south, up the escarpment, to the plateau.

History
Old West...

Copper mining...

Get in

 * I-40.svg Interstate 40 (I-40) runs east to west across northern Arizona and connects travelers with the cities of Flagstaff, Williams and Kingman. I-40 comes into Arizona from east after passing through Albuquerque, New Mexico and from the west after passing through Barstow and Needles, California.  I-40 is positioned above the Mogollon Rim in elevation and is affected by heavy snowfall during winter months.
 * US 60.svg U.S. Route 60 (US 60) runs (in a general) east to west across central Arizona, entering the state just south of I-40 from New Mexico. U.S. 60 runs through the White Mountains and the towns of Eagar and Springerville on its way to Globe and eventually, Phoenix.
 * US 70.svg U.S. Route 70 (US 70) runs east-to-west, with its western terminus in Globe, through Safford and into New Mexico through Lordsburg.
 * US 180.svg U.S. Route 180 (US 180) runs east-west, with its western terminus south of the Grand Canyon in Valle, through Flagstaff and into the Mogollon Rim region, through St. Johns and Alpine, and into New Mexico to Silver City.
 * US 191.svg U.S. Route 191 (US 191) runs north-south from the US-Mexico border near Douglas, north to Safford through the Mogollon Rim region, through Alpine and St. Johns, continuing through the Navajo Nation and into Utah.

Get around
Due to the Rim, travel within the region often is not as straight-as-a-crow; even major highways like US 60 must meander around valleys, canyons and rivers.

A car is essential as there is no public transportation. To access some of the more remote off-road areas, a four-wheel drive is recommended.

See

Do

 * US 66 (AZ historic).svg Historic Route 66 – Historic Route 66 runs east-west across northern Arizona at the northern edge of the region.

 * Arizona Scenic Road Marker.svgUS 191.svg Coronado Trail Scenic Byway (U.S. Route 191) – An Arizona Scenic Route and National Scenic Byway, US 191 travels north-south through the Apache–Sitgreaves National Forest, running all the way from the Mexico border near Douglas to the Utah state line near Mexican Water. Between Morenci and Hannagan Meadow the road is dangerous with no shoulders and many hairpin turns along steep mountainsides. Also called the "Devil's Highway", as US 191 formerly was US_666_Arizona_1956_North.svg US 666 as the 6th numbered spur from US 66, but also fitting for the deadly stretch between Morenci and Hannagan Meadow with the numerous hairpin turns.

Go next

 * North – Northern Arizona — continue with geographic features at Arizona's higher elevations like in the Mogollon Rim:
 * Canyon de Chelly National Monument.
 * Monument Valley.
 * Navajo Nation.
 * Grand Canyon National Park.
 * South – Southeast Arizona — drop down in elevation to the Sonoran Desert.
 * Tombstone.
 * East – Southwest New Mexico — desert and low-lying mountains, reaching east towards the Rio Grande.
 * West – Greater Phoenix — maybe you're done with the high-country and want the city again.

Mogollon Rim

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Mohale's Hoek

Mohale's Hoek is a city in Lesotho.

See

 * Motlejoeng caves

Eat
Mohale's Hoek has a number of fine dining options. On the main street (near Nedbank and Fraser's Supermarket) is the delectable Rooster's. Rooster's is known for its fried chicken, pizza and meat pies. Service may be a bit slow but it'll allow you to take in the atmosphere.

Near Moletsane Road, there is the formidable Mount Maloti Hotel. A "quick" lunch menu is available. Sandwiches, shakes, chips, pizza, and beverages galore are available in a cozy setting. You can even dine poolside if you wish! The more pricey buffet is another hotel option.

Just off the corner of the bus-rank near the Mahe Hut, there is a cute local food shop called Two for Joy. Cheap "plate" food is available here for sit-in or take-away. The service is great and so are the makoena!

Drink
There are a number of drinking spots around town including the newly built "Castle Rock" where you can relax and enjoy Mhoek.

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Mohali

Mohali is a satellite city of Chandigarh and is also an administrative district of the Punjab, state in the Plains of India.

By bus

 * (The main bus terminal) is located in Sector 8 (Phase 3)

By train

 * (Sahibzada Ajitsingh Nagar) is located in Phase 9

By air

 * at Mohali; which is an extension of the Chandigarh International Airport, offers international and domestic service.

Do

 * Cricket:

Buy

 * Main Market areas are in Phase - 7, Phase - 3B2, Phase - 5. One will find most of the branded stores here and good eating joints

Eat

 * Amrit Confectionery, Phase - 5
 * Dominos, Phase - 3B2
 * Garam Masala, Phase - 7
 * Hot Millions, Phase - 3B2
 * Katani Hot Shoppe, Phase - 3B2
 * Khalsa, Phase - 5
 * Papa Ji Da Dhaba, Phase - 7
 * Pizza Hut, Phase - 5
 * Republic of Chicken, Phase - 5
 * Shere Punjab, Phase - 5

Hospitals

 * Fortis
 * Silver Oaks Hospital, Phase IX.
 * Dr. Mohit Arora Clinic

Additional hospitals in nearby Chandigarh.

Go next
The nearest cities to visit are Chandigarh and Panchkula. Kasuali is another nearby location which can be a good uphill spot.

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Mohawk

There is more than one place called Mohawk:

New York State

 * Mohawk, a village in Herkimer County near Herkimer
 * Mohawk, a town in Montgomery Country; the center of population is the village of Fonda

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Moheli

Moheli is an island in the East African island nation of Comoros.

Cities

 * – Capital of the island.
 * – Second-largest town, about 30 km from the airport on the southern coast of Moheli.
 * – Beautiful beach and base to watch green turtles.
 * – Poorest village
 * – Beautiful and friendly village.
 * – Home of the Livingston bats. The village is divided in two separated areas: Ouallah 1 and Ouallah 2.

Understand
Despite being the smallest island in the archipelago, measuring 50 km west to east and just 20 km north to south, Moheli has the Comoros' largest biodiversity, over land and under the sea. Here you can find, among numerous endemic species, the biggest populations of green turtle, imbricated turtle, Livingston bats, and during the months of June to April, humpback whales crossing the Mozambique Channel. Due to the lack of tax system in Comoros many towns have organised themselves to built bungalows and use the incomes from tourism to invest in their own village. The first communitary bungalow to be built was in Itsamia, after that the European Union invested in other towns. Nowadays communitary bungalows can be found in Joining, Miringoni, Nioumachoua, Itsamia, Oualla 1 and Oualla 2 (By November Oualla 2 was temporary out of order). Everyone working at the bungalows is volunteering, as it is a huge responsibility the volunteers are elected democratically every two years among the people of the village. The elected volunteers form a management team with a president, general secretary, accountant etc. Staying at the bungalows makes a positive impact in the local economy. The funds are invested in, among others protects, scholarship grants and improvement of the health centers.

After the 2019 cyclone, the damage is slowly being repaired. Itsamia was the only community bungalow in operation as of July 2019.

By plane
Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport in Fomboni has daily flight from every of the other islands in the archipelago. One way flight costs about 50€, and tickets are sold in tourist agencies.

By boat
Travelling by boat to Grand Comore (Moroni/Chindini) or Anjouan (Mutsamudu) can be done either by speed boat or cargo boat.
 * Speed boat. From Grand Comore boats leave from Chindini, which is about an hour by shared taxi (pick it up at the Karthala stand in Moroni by 7am) from Moroni. The taxi you're in will more or less will form the nucleus of your boat across to Mwali. As a foreigner you'll need to register your passport. The cop will try to extort you and get a bribe for this fee- just play dumb and ask a local about it, they'll tell the cop off for trying to scam a tourist and let you go on your way. The boats leave around 09:00. It'll cost 10,500 francs to get across- be prepared to get wet! The journey when flat will still splash you a little and take about an hour, and in rough water you'll be soaked and it can take a few hours. Make sure you have a life vest, and try to maneuver yourself into the women/children/muzungu boat- it'll be much less crowded and less overloaded with cargo making it a lot safer. The boats will take you to a beach between Hoani and Fomboni- try to arrange transport before hand because taxis are unreliable to pick up upon arrival. If you don't happen to have a ride on arrival, find a taxi driver but make sure to bargain-a ride to Nioumachoua should be 10Euros or 5000KMF. Also, the boats don't run every day if the weather is rough so be prepared to spend an extra day in Moroni/Mwali.
 * Cargo boats. There weekly cargo boats heading to Moroni and Mutsamudu, the schedule is not fixed so you have to ask at the port when the next boat will leave. Cargo boats are slower, they take overnight to reach Moroni or Mutsamudu. Be aware that there are no beds, so passengers spend the night sleeping in a chair. Prices are the same as the speed boat, but police permit is not required. Always ask to see the vessel before buying the ticket.

Get around
Buses, confusingly locals call them taxis, run from Fomboni to most destinations on the island. The bus stop in Fomboni is at the market, buses stop running before midday. After midday you can get a shared taxi.

Importantly, taxis or buses departing from any other place than Fomboni are limited, expect to find no more than couple of taxis in each town. These usually depart everyday at 05:00 direction Fomboni, it is better to reserve a seat the day before. In addition, many teachers and students commute to Fomboni for school, so trying to get to Fomboni on Mondays is extremely difficult. In other words, planning ahead is essential and waiting for hours is expected.

By November 2018 the island was in a fuel shortage, therefore travelling around the island was complicated. Hitchhiking is possible and very safe in Moheli, though not nearly as easy as on Grand Comore due to the lack of cars. The road between Itsamia and Niamchoua was destroyed in the 2019 cyclone, so the former 15-minute drive is taking 3 hours, as you have to go all the way around the island.

See

Moheli offers the visitor an exuberant nature, you will feel the wildness all around you. Exploring the island is a beautiful experience, wherever you look you'll get astonished.

Do

For more interesting activities visit the website of the House of Eco-tourism of Moheli on:

Eat
Due to different transportation issues supermarkets in Moheli do not offer a wide offer of products. Also finding fruit out of local season is a hard task, as most of the products you can find in markets come straight from the local fields. But do not get discouraged by the short variety and enjoy the first quality, and very natural, products that the land has to offer.

There are very few restaurants in Moheli.

Sleep
Vanilla Lodge in Niamchoua is very hospitable and has clean rooms. Some of the community bungalows are still operating (Itsamia is) but most are closed and destroyed by the 2019 cyclone.

Drink
There is a bar at Laka Lodge, the only place with alcohol on the island.

Stay safe
Although is has been reported that there are pickpockets, Moheli is still a very quiet place. You will never feel insecure in the streets or any village.

Indeed it is a wonderful destination for solo female travellers. Crime is practically nonexistent- a solo female shouldn't have any issues walking alone at night. You will stand out in the villages- less than 400 visitors a year makes foreigners a curiosity! A crowd of kids might follow you and some boys might throw pebbles at you to try to get your attention- telling them off or going to an elder member of the village will solve the problem though!

Go next

 * Anjouan
 * Grand Comore

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Mo i Rana

Mo i Rana is a town in the municipality of Rana, Helgeland, Nordland, located 80 km south of the Arctic Circle. It is the second largest town in Nordland.

The city sits at the head of Ranfjord, on the southern side of the Saltfjellet mountains with the Svartisen glacier, Norway's second largest. The river Ranelva meets the Ranfjord in Mo i Rana. Rana and Saltfjellet are famous for their numerous caves, two of which are developed as attractions: Grønligrotta and Setergrotta.

Understand
In 2023, the population of Mo i Rana was 26,000.

Climate
The climate in Mo i Rana varies a lot throughout the year. The Gulf Stream, a powerful, warm ocean current, follows the coast line of Norway all the way north. The stream has a heavy influence on the climate, helping to keep the temperatures from getting too low in the winter, despite the city being about 70 km from the coast. The distance from the coast does give it slightly lower temperatures than more coast-near areas in the winter, however. In the summer, the coast winds are often calm, heating the air. The weather can be very unpredictable, and change quickly. Blizzards can go on for hours, potentially creating traffic difficulties and cancelling flights. Because of Mo i Rana's latitude, summer days are very long and winter days are very short on daylight. In the winter season, the Northern Lights can be seen on the night sky. They vary in intensity, coloured from white green to deep red, and come in different shapes, such as beams, arches and draperies. The 24-hr average temperature in July is 13 °C (56 °F), and the 24-hr average temperature in January is -6 °C (21 °F).

By train
Nordlandsbanen leads from Trondheim to Mo i Rana and on to Bodø. The journey from Trondheim takes 6–8 hours. Trains leave and arrive several times a day, but only two a day come all the way from Trondheim (a day train and a night train). They are great if you want to have a look at Norwegian scenery and nature. Tickets from 200 kr are available on Internet, remember to book early.

By plane

The airport is served by Widerøe with Dash 8 aircraft connecting the community to Bodø, Trondheim and other communities in Nordland and Nord-Trøndelag. The routes are operated on public service obligation with the Norwegian Ministry of Transportation and Communication. Tickets are expensive so families often drive from Bodø Airport (230 km), Trondheim Airport (450 km) or Umeå Airport (480 km) instead of transferring. One more option is to use the Swedish airport of Hemavan (100 km away).

By car

European route E6 from Oslo leads via Trondheim to Mo i Rana and continues toward Finnmark in the north.

E12 comes from Helsinki, Finland, via ferry Vaasa–Umeå. From Vaasa it coincides with the tourist route the Blue Highway, which comes from Petrozavodsk in Russia.

By ferry
Hurtigruten calls in Nesna, some 60 km west from Mo i Rana.

Do

Go next

 * Bodø
 * Mosjøen

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Moissac

Moissac is a town in Tarn-et-Garonne department, France.

Understand
Moissac is a town of artistic interest. A stop on the way to Santiago de Compostela. It is mostly famous for the artistic heritage handed down by the ancient Saint-Peter's abbey. From legend, it was founded by Clovis (the Frankish king), but from historical information it was founded by Saint Didier, bishop of Cahors in the middle of the seventh century. The monastery establishment was difficult because of Moors' and Norsemens' raids. The eleventh and twelfth centuries witnessed a first golden age, the consequence of Moissac being affiliated to the Burgundy abbey of Cluny and it's accepting the famous Reformation, under the drive of Durand de Bredons who was both the Abbot of Moissac and the bishop of Toulouse. This outstanding era witnessed major abbots Dom Hunaud de Gavarret, Dom Ansquitil; who had the doorway and tympanum built. In the thirteenth century, Raymond de Montpezat and then Bertrand de Montaigut, abbots and builders, ruled the abbey. Aymeric de Peyrac, writing his Chronicle in the fifteenth century in the castle of Saint Nicolas de la Grave reveals us those events. The fifteenth century witnessed a new golden age with abbots Pierre and Antoine de Caraman who edificed works, and especially the Gothic part of the abbey-church. The 1626 secularization of the abbey caused the Benedictine monks to leave the cloister after nearly 1000 years of Benedictine life. They were replaced by Augustinian canons, under commendary abbots: well-known cardinals such as Mazarin and de Brienne. In 1793, the French Revolution put an end to religious life. In the middle of the nineteenth century, the laying of a railway-track threatened the cloister but it was saved, listed as a historic monument. Even if the side buildings have suffered a lot and the abbey changed in aspect, this inheritance is nowadays the object of intense care as the tympanum, renowned amongst the greatest, and the most beautiful cloister in the world can still be admired. Moissac is a 'real' French town, not given to pandering to tourism. Very few people speak English and tourist souvenirs are rarely seen. It is a town in its own right that has its own industry and character. And that is its greatest charm.

Get in
The closest city to it is Toulouse, but another good point of reference is Montauban. You can reach Moissac by train going from Toulouse or Montauban. A third alternative after road and rail travel is the Canal de Deux Mers.

Get around
Many boat-travellers stay in the marina which has good facilities for visitors and is within two minutes walk of the town centre.

See

 * Saint-Pierre abbey, The abbey-church with its Tympanum, and the Cloister (twelfth and fifteenth centuries), Centre of Romanesque Art (documents on medieval sculpture, illumination and wall-paintings)
 * The Tarn River The "canal des deux mers" (The canal between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea)
 * Aqueduct du Cacor, just beside Moissac, carries the barges over the river Tarn
 * Walk up the hill by the old Convent and see the statue of the Virgin Mary overlooking the town

Market days held in the Place des Recollets are ~ Saturday and Sunday, farmers and traders sell their produce. There is also a wide range of clothes and artifacts.

Do
Visit the cloister, as it is thought to be one of the most beautiful cloisters in the world. Sit on the square, with a view of the Abbey, enjoying a coffee while the world passes by. Try some Chasselas, the local grape, which has its own AOC (appelation d'origine controle). It's small and sweet, and is regarded as a French Treasure. Explore the back streets of the town where many mediaeval, half-timbered houses can be seen, some in a rather sad state of disrepair. If you admire 1930s architecture then you are in for a treat. Much of the town was destroyed in a flood in the 30s and was rebuilt in Art Deco and Modernist style. Hire a bicycle from a kiosk on the banks of the River Tarn. Cycle along the sides of the Tarn or the canal to the next town, very flat easy cycling. The tourist office sells books of walks in the local area. Some on level ground others take you high above the town for spectacular views.

Buy
The local market (Saturday & Sunday) sells lots of locally grown fruit, veg and other produce. It is very common to see a local producer selling his/her own produce in the market from a tressle table. Maybe eggs, cheese or strawberries. Once their stock has been sold they pack up and go home. Cheap clothing, house wares and other items are also sold in the market. The region specialises in fois gras and other foods originating from duck and goose. The indoor market sells an excellent selection of artisan-made meat and seafood dishes as well as hot food, wine, dairy produce and bread. Try the home-made paella or couscous, both are excellent.

Eat
Moissac region produces the Chasselas de Moissac AOC, a very tasty, golden grape. The region also produces foie gras. Agen is the centre of the prune industry in France and 'Prunes d'Agen' can be seen in many retail outlets but the best by far are those sold in the local markets. Moissac has its own producers of high quality prunes.

 * Lou Grill, a family-run restaurant, where the food is cooked over an oak fire. Bernard and Marese, welcome you warmly, and serve good food with a smile.
 * Hotel Luxembourg, a small hotel offering home cooked regional foods. Various set menus are on offer as well as a la carte.

Drink
Moissac is, unfortunately, one of the few areas of France that does not produce its own wine. Instead, the local grape (see above) is a dessert eating grape.

Sleep

 * Ultreia Moissac, Chambre D'Hotes and Gite d'etape /Hostel, directly on the ancient pilgrimage route of Saint Jacques (the GR65), beside the train station.
 * Ultreia Moissac, Chambre D'Hotes and Gite d'etape /Hostel, directly on the ancient pilgrimage route of Saint Jacques (the GR65), beside the train station.

Go next
Moissac is set very nicely on the River Tarn, quite near to its confluence with the Garonne. Hire a launch and go for a day's sailing on the Canal de Deux Mers ("The canal between two seas" - from the Med to the Atlantic) or just walk or cycle along its banks. Visit nearby Castelsarrasin on a Thursday, market day or Valence D'Agen whose market day is Tuesday. Both markets have their own special character very different from that of Moissac's own market. Nearby Llafrancais has a Val de Loisor - a small nature park with a very inviting modern swimming pool.

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Mojave

Mojave is a city of 4,200 people (2010) in Kern County in the Desert region of California. Mojave has a rich aerospace history because of nearby Edwards Air Force Base, Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, and Palmdale Regional Airport.

By car
California State Route 14 passes on the west side of Mojave, providing access to Mojave from the Antelope Valley to the south and US Highway 395 to the north. California State Route 58 loops around Mojave to the east and north, providing access from Bakersfield to the west and Barstow to the east. More distant cities include Los Angeles (95 miles south on SR-14), Las Vegas (225 miles east on SR-58), San Francisco (345 miles west on SR-58), and Reno (375 miles north on SR-14).

By taxi
Mojave has no local taxicab service, however of you are willing to pay a $25-50 minimum fare, you can call for taxicab service from:

California City Yellow Cab (California City), +1 760-338-3494.

Get around
The town center section of Mojave is relatively small, and easily navigable by bicycle or foot. Automobile traffic is the most common, as sidewalks and bike lanes are not as common as in the average town. Also, several people use golf carts, 4-wheelers, and off-road motorbikes, as the nearby desert is an off-road motor sports haven.

Edwards Air Force Base

Edwards AFB is a massive testing and training ground for the Air Force and NASA southeast of Mojave. There is a museum on the base and tours are available. See the website for details. Note that this is an active military base so ID will be required and visitors may be required to submit to a search.

Edwards AFB is best known for being similar to Area 51, but test and experimental aircraft will come out of the hangar to experiment. From 1876 there was an unsettled water stop at this point, for the Southern Pacific Railroad. The air base was built in 1933 and opened for use in 1948, for the military and NACA; and in 1958, NACA became NASA. Ever since, Edwards is a NASA base as well. The Space Shuttles that didn't land on the Shuttle Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center in Florida did it on Edwards AFB's dry lakebed runways.

That is the only civilian gateway to enter Edwards. So, if you are driving from Rosamond, or driving on the Antelope Valley Freeway from Los Angeles, Mojave, or Palmdale, you shall take exit 55, and if from Palmdale, take a right, and if from Mojave, take a left. And leave Rosamond, and never take any turn and enter the base by a gate, and continue to enter the base. This is called the West Gate, If you are on Route 58, take Exit 186, then get on the road, and you will enter via the North Gate. South Gate is Lancaster but it is closed.

Go next

 * Tehachapi - Located to the west on Highway 58, Tehachapi is home to a massive wind farm.
 * Ridgecrest - 60 miles north of Mojave via Highway 14, Ridgecrest is a desert town that is adjacent to China Lake Naval Weapons Station. Many visitors pass through this area on the way to Death Valley or sites further north along the Eastern Sierra.
 * Barstow - 70 miles east of Mojave on Highway 58, Barstow is located on the former Route 66 and offers visitors several historic and natural attractions ranging from the 200,000 year old Calico early man site to the Western America Railroad museum.
 * Rosamond - Located south of Mojave on Highway 14, Rosamond is primarily a bedroom community in the desert of the Antelope Valley, although it does have food and lodging options for tourists, and is home to a non-profit center dedicated to feline protection where visitors can see cats ranging in size from the tiny fishing cat up to the Siberian tiger.

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Mojave Desert

Mojave Desert is in San Bernardino County, Kern County, and Los Angeles County.

Cities

 * - Baker is the only significant town on I-15 in the remote desert stretch between Barstow and the Nevada border and, as a result, is frequented by travelers on their way to Las Vegas. It offers food, fuel and lodging, is home to the world's tallest thermometer, and is the starting point for those journeying north to Death Valley. Not to be confused with another town called Baker on the eastern side of Nevada.
 * - Lying out in the desert, this ghost town has a population that today varies between 4-8 people. A stop on the historic Route 66, the town is worth a visit to see a decaying piece of American history.
 * - Barstow is located on the former Route 66 and offers visitors several historic and natural attractions ranging from the 200,000 year old Calico early man site to the Western America Railroad museum.
 * — Ghost town - part of Mojave National Preserve.
 * - Lancaster provides extensive services for travelers, as well as the whimsical "Musical Road", a recreation of a road built in Lancaster for a Honda commercial that has grooves cut into it that generate an approximation of the William Tell Overture when a car passes over them.
 * - Mojave is a hotbed of aerospace activity, with the Mojave Spaceport the headquarters of Scaled Composites, the first private company to launch a human into space. Edwards Air Force base, a landing site for the space shuttle and a center for the development of experimental aircraft, is located adjacent to the town.
 * - In 1962 Palmdale became the first city in the Antelope Valley to incorporate, and today it is home to over 150,000 people. While it lacks exciting tourist destinations, the town does offer a vast number of hotels, restaurants and other services for travelers.
 * - Ridgecrest is a desert town that is adjacent to China Lake Naval Weapons Station. Many visitors pass through this area on the way to Death Valley or sites further north along the Eastern Sierra.
 * - In 1962 Palmdale became the first city in the Antelope Valley to incorporate, and today it is home to over 150,000 people. While it lacks exciting tourist destinations, the town does offer a vast number of hotels, restaurants and other services for travelers.
 * - Ridgecrest is a desert town that is adjacent to China Lake Naval Weapons Station. Many visitors pass through this area on the way to Death Valley or sites further north along the Eastern Sierra.
 * - Ridgecrest is a desert town that is adjacent to China Lake Naval Weapons Station. Many visitors pass through this area on the way to Death Valley or sites further north along the Eastern Sierra.

Other destinations

 * - Stark mountains and shifting sand dunes in the remote desert
 * Edwards Air Force Base is in the western Mojave. The airfield is used for aircraft testing; it is also an alternate landing spot for the Space Shuttle.  Aircraft designer Burt Rutan operates out of Mojave but occasionally uses the long runways at Edwards for testing or noteworthy flights such as the Voyager around-the-world. Tours are sometimes available but have been cancelled indefinitely due to COVID-19 (2021).

Understand
The majority of visitors to the Mojave Desert see it only through their car windows as they traverse I-15 to Las Vegas. But the beauty and isolation of this desert is immense and should be experienced first-hand by travellers with time and adequate vehicles and supplies.

By car
The Mojave Desert is located between Los Angeles and Las Vegas on Interstate 15. Highway 395 passes through the middle from Victorville in the south; Highway 14 comes in from Lancaster in the southwest. Highway 40 runs from Barstow, roughly in the middle, out through Needles in the east.

By plane
Scarce airports are in the area; most have really long runways and rainy, stormy weather; few have commercial flights.

 * Lancaster/General Fox
 * Palmdale
 * Mojave
 * Barstow
 * Victorville/Southern California Logistics
 * Baker

By train
Amtrak operates its Southwest Chief route through the area from Los Angeles to Chicago, stopping at Victorville, Barstow, and Needles. Eastbound Train 4 leaves Victorville at 8:55pm, Barstow at 9:41pm, and Needles at 12:08am. Westbound Train 3 leaves Needles at 12:31am, Barstow at 3:45am, and Victorville at 4:24am.

Get around
Aside from main roads, most of the Mojave is criss-crossed with dirt roads; some of these are shown as standard roads on maps; others are unmarked. In either case you should have a medium- to high-clearance vehicle, with four wheel drive if you plan extreme backcountry driving.

Do

 * Hike in Mojave National Preserve.
 * In Johnson Valley every Winter (late February), the King of The Hammers race takes place in the OHV Area of Means Dry Lake.(Travelogue on The Verge.)

Eat

 * McDonalds "Barstow Station" was once purported to be the "world's largest".
 * The "Mad Greek" in Baker (described on that page) is a good stop-over on the way to Las Vegas.
 * The Barstow Del Taco locations are regarded as the birthplace of the franchise, as the original Del Taco restaurant in Yermo has long since closed. As such, they offer "Barstow" versions of their menu items with extra toppings.
 * The Emma Jean's "Holland Burger" Cafe on Stoddard Valley Highway (D Street) in North Victorville has been featured in numerous movie productions including director Quentin Tarantino (photos are kept within the restaurant.)

Sleep
The best way to experience the Mojave is to camp. Much of the area is Bureau of Land Management land, with open camping allowed. In the Mojave National Preserve (National Park Service), camping along roadsides is prohibited.

 * The Mojave Road - No camping within the Mojave National Preserve along this road.
 * Dumont Dunes - BLM
 * Kelso Dunes - Mojave National Preserve. Obey Preserve camping designations.
 * Zzyzx - Mojave National Preserve. No car camping allowed anywhere. Designated wilderness off the road.

Stay safe
When travelling in the desert, follow the standard precautions; carry any needed parts and fluids for your vehicle, and at least a gallon of water per day for drinking. Rattlesnakes will only bite you if they feel threatened.

Go next
To the North of the Mojave desert is Death Valley.

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Mojave National Preserve

Mojave National Preserve is an area of stark, quiet desert landscapes in the southeastern desert of California. Protected as a United States national preserve, it is part of the National Park System.

Landscape
Mojave National Preserve's vast expanse of desert lands include elements of three of the four major North American deserts: the Mojave, Great Basin, and Sonoran. The preserve's unique ecology is attributed to its remarkable geology. The desert is a land of old mountain ranges, sand dunes, great mesas and volcanic features such as cinder cones, domes, and lava flows; these features contribute to the remarkable beauty of the landscape. The most ancient rocks in the preserve, found in the Clark Mountains, are 2.5 billion years old.

Flora and fauna
Changes in elevation and soil type, combined with dozens of seeps and springs, many in sheltered canyons, create a wide range of microhabitats that support a rich diversity of plants and animals. Some species are only found in this area. Notable plant assemblages include one of the largest and most dense Joshua Tree forests, cactus gardens, and reelect plant communities of white fir and chaparral.

Signs of animal life are subtle and easily overlooked. Birds and lizards are seen most frequently, but time of day, weather, and season all play a role in determining which animals are active. A large percentage of desert animals are nocturnal: being active at night rather than during daylight hours allows them to avoid high daytime temperatures and predators. Typical nocturnal animals include most desert rodents, bats, owls, mountain lion, skunks, and foxes. Other animals are crepuscular, active at dawn and dusk, and include coyotes, bighorn sheep and jackrabbits. Diurnal animals, those active during the day, are the most dynamic in that their activity periods will change based on temperature and season.

Climate
The weather is generally most comfortable in the spring and fall. Temperatures vary greatly by elevation. At low elevations, daytime highs are in the 70s (°F) in March; lows are in the 40s. Highs over typically begin in May and can last into October. In the mountains, daytime highs are in the 70s in May; lows are in the 50s. Winters can bring freezing temperatures and occasional snows, with daytime highs in the 50s and 60s.

Annual precipitation ranges from at lower elevations to nearly 10 inches in the mountains. Most rain falls between November and April; summer thunderstorms may bring sudden, heavy rainfall. The driest months are May and June. Winds are a prominent feature of Mojave Desert weather. Strong winds occur in fall, late winter, and early spring months.

Visitor information

 * Park website

By car
The preserve is easily reached via I-15 or I-40 east of Barstow, and west of Needles and Las Vegas. There are six freeway exits that provide visitor access.

By train and bus
Baker, the northwest entrance to the preserve, is served by Amtrak's bus service, providing connections to Amtrak trains.

By plane
The nearest airport is north in:
 * Las Vegas at Harry Reid International Airport, from the eastern boundary of the preserve.

A little further away to the southwest is:
 * Palm Springs at Palm Springs International Airport — 125-175 mi from the western boundaries of the preserve.
 * Ontario at Ontario International Airport — 140-160 mi from the western boundaries of the preserve.

Fees and permits
There are no entrance fees to the preserve, but some of the preserve's campgrounds do charge a usage fee for overnight camping.

Get around
Road conditions vary from paved, two-lane highways to rugged 4-wheel drive roads. Access is possible on foot, by bike, by horse, or by car.

Biking

 * Mountain biking — Seasoned mountain bikers will enjoy the challenges of some of the preserve's backcountry roads. Bicycle Camping in and around Mojave National Preserve provides a travelogue of a sample bicycle trip in the area.

Four-wheel driving

 * Four-wheel-driving — The multi-day drive along the historic Mojave Road is a favorite of serious four-wheel-drive enthusiasts (off-road riding not permitted however).

Hiking

 * Kelso Dunes Trail, (refer to See section above).
 * Kelso Dunes Trail, (refer to See section above).

Buy
The Kelso Depot Visitor Center and Hole-in-the-Wall Information Center have bookshops specializing in books related to desert topics.

Eat
There are no restaurants in Mojave National Preserve. Restaurants are available in Baker, California. El Oasis Cafe at Nipton, on the northern edge of the preserve, provides home-cooked food six days a week.

Lodging
There is no commercial lodging inside the preserve. Motels are available at Primm, Nevada and a small, antique bed-and-breakfast is available at Nipton on the preserve's northern edge.

Camping
Car camping is available both in developed campgrounds or along roads in sites that have traditionally been used for that purpose. Do not camp along paved roads, and never camp within 200 yards of water sources.

If a fire-ring is already there, camping is permitted. It appears that the rangers have built fire-rings in many obvious camping sites. Do not build a new fire-ring. Firewood collecting is not allowed in the preserve, nor is firewood available for sale.

Backcountry
The preserve also offers undeveloped or dispersed camping and backcountry camping opportunities.

Much of the preserve is federally designated wilderness, where mechanized travel by car or bicycle is prohibited. Only travel by horse or foot is allowed in these areas. A network of backcountry roads, often suitable only for four-wheel-drive vehicles or, sometimes, well-equipped mountain bikes, provides access to many of these areas.

Campsites are often found sporadically along backcountry roads in the preserve. If a fire-ring is already present, camping is permitted.

Stay safe
Carry lots of water. There is very little water available in the preserve. Bottled water can be purchased at the Hole-in-the-Wall Information Center, along I-15 in Baker and at the gas station and store at I-15/Cima Road, at the general store in Nipton, at the Cima store (which isn't always open), and at the gas station in Fenner near the junction of I-40 and old Route 66 on the south side of the preserve.

Public drinking water is available at the Mid Hills and Hole in the Wall campgrounds, at Mitchell Caverns campground (Providence Mountains State Recreation Area), and from water fountains at Kelso Depot visitor center washrooms (open 24 hours a day) or inside Kelso Depot during open hours.

In the backcountry, water is often available from the cistern at Marl Springs along the old Mojave Road (needs to be filtered or treated). Numerous small springs with varying (and sometimes non-existent) quantities of water exist throughout the preserve for folks with water filters, such as Butcher Knife Spring. Research prior to travel relying on such springs is required. For example, a tiny stream of filterable water was available during one camper's visit at Indian Springs off Kelbaker Road a day after Christmas 2007.

Cellular phone service is "sporatic and unreliable; generally, it is better within view of the two highways", per the NPS, so don't count on being able to use it in an emergency. You may be able to call 911 from some locations, but there is no guarantee. However, in an emergency always try 911: even if you have no service it may connect with another carrier.

If using maps on your phone, download maps before you go. Take a paper map with you, and know how to read it.

Go next

 * Baker — A tiny town on the park's northwestern border, Baker is the only significant town on I-15 in the remote desert stretch between Barstow and the Nevada border. It offers food, fuel and lodging, is home to the world's tallest thermometer, and is the starting point for those journeying north to Death Valley National Park.
 * Las Vegas, north — 60 miles from the park's eastern border, Sin City is America's playground.
 * Amboy and Route 66, south — The Mother Road routes through the California desert through a the ghost town of Amboy.
 * Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree National Park, south of Amboy — This large national park south of the town is home to two desert ecosystems and is a favorite for campers, hikers, and rock-climbers.

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Mokhotlong

Mokhotlong is a city in Lesotho

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Mokpo

Mokpo (목포시) is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, on the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula.

Understand
At the very southwestern corner of the Korean peninsular, Mokpo is a large port city with some claim to fame from hosting the Korean Formula 1 circuit. t is located in the southwest end of Jeollanam-do. As of 2020, the population was 227,178, accounting for 12.1% of the total population of Jeollanam-do, the second largest after Yeosu-si and Suncheon-si.

By plane
Mokpo is served by Muan International Airport. Flights operate domestically from Jeju island, and internationally from Taiwan, Guam, and various cities in China and Southeast Asia. Bus 1000 and an intercity bus route connect the airport to Mokpo.

Most international travellers will enter the country via Incheon International Airport. Airport buses from ICN to Mokpo take about 4½ hours for ₩40,400. A faster alternative is to take the KTX from Gwangmyeong Station. Airport page for more information.

Alternatively Gwangju airport has regular flights from Seoul Gimpo and Jeju. Intercity buses from Gwangju Songjeong Bus Terminal to Mokpo.

By train
Mokpo is the southwestern terminus of the South Korean rail system. KTX trains depart from Yongsan Station, with some departing from Seoul Station (about 2½ hr). The SRT also serves Mokpo from Suseo.

There is one train per day from Busan (Bujeon Station) but it takes over 6 hours; taking the KTX from Busan Station to Osong and transferring to another bound for Mokpo is a much better option.

By boat
There are regular car ferries between Mokpo and Jeju-do, and also to some smaller islands in the southwest. Ferries to Jeju depart from the international ferry terminal twice a day and cost ₩32,300.

By bus
All buses depart from Mokpo Bus Terminal with express services from the Seoul, Incheon, and Suwon as well as intercity buses from various cities in the Seoul metro area and the Jeolla region. From Seoul it is about a four-hour ride.

There is also a flag stop at Namak but it may be difficult to use for travellers who don't speak Korean.

See

 * There is a cable car that runs from Bukhang (North Port) to the peak of the mountain, and then across the sea to another island. Longest cable car in Korea.
 * Pyeonghwa Plaza. There are a lot of cafe and restaurants near by the sea. You can easily approach from anywhere in Mokpo.
 * There is a cable car that runs from Bukhang (North Port) to the peak of the mountain, and then across the sea to another island. Longest cable car in Korea.
 * Pyeonghwa Plaza. There are a lot of cafe and restaurants near by the sea. You can easily approach from anywhere in Mokpo.
 * Pyeonghwa Plaza. There are a lot of cafe and restaurants near by the sea. You can easily approach from anywhere in Mokpo.
 * Pyeonghwa Plaza. There are a lot of cafe and restaurants near by the sea. You can easily approach from anywhere in Mokpo.

Eat

 * Mokpo is famous for its raw ray fish. There are a lot of sushi restaurants in Mokpo. Sushi sold in Mokpo is generally cheaper than in other regions.

Go next
To continue on to the islands to the south by bus, visitors must depart from the intercity bus terminal. A ticket on a coach bus to the island of Jindo costs ₩6,000 and the trip takes just over an hour. This bus runs every 30-45 minutes from 06:15 - 20:30

You may also want to consider a trip from the city's passenger ferry terminal, from which boats run to a dozen nearby islands, many of which are part of a marine national park. Heungdae (about ₩40,000 round trip) and Hongdo (about ₩75,000 round trip) are particularly beautiful.

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Mola di Bari

Mola di Bari is a town in the province of Bari (BA) in the Italian region of Apulia (Puglia), Italy.

By train
Check the official website for time tables and prices. Mola is connected to the coastal railway going south from Bari to Brindisi and Lecce, going through Polignano a Mare, Monopoli, Fasano and Ostuni, with local and long-distance trains.

See
Mola di Bari is best known for its whitewashed buildings.

 * Piazza XX Septembre
 * Piazza XX Septembre

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Moldavia

Moldavia (Romanian: Moldova) is a region in north-eastern Romania, sharing a border with Moldova and Ukraine. It consists of the counties of Suceava, Iași, Vaslui, Galați, Vrancea, Botoșani, Neamț and Bacău.

Iași County

 * — the main city, former residence of Moldavian voivodes, important Romanian cultural and business center, university city
 * Ruginoasa — Alexandru Ioan Cuza memorial palace
 * Hârlău — museum of vineyard and wine, vineyards of Cotnari nearby
 * Miclăușeni — monastery and Sturdza castle
 * Hadâmbu and Dobrovăț monasteries
 * Cucuteni — neolithic archeological site
 * Pașcani

Vaslui County

 * Vaslui
 * Bârlad
 * Huși - vineyards nearby

Bacău County

 * — an important Moldavian city with 200,000 people, village of Ardeoani - George Enescu memorial house
 * — spa resort with mineral waters
 * — spa resort with mineral waters
 * — spa resort with mineral waters
 * — spa resort with mineral waters

Vrancea County

 * - wine region
 * - known for the fights in the World War I

Galați County

 * — industrial city, with almost 300,000 people, largest port and sea port on the Danube

Botoșani County

 * Dorohoi - nearby the village of Ipotești with Mihai Eminescu, romanian national poet, memorial house
 * Dorohoi - nearby the village of Ipotești with Mihai Eminescu, romanian national poet, memorial house

Neamț County

 * — monastery of Bistrița nearby. Surrounded by wooded mountains and boasting modern comforts, Piatra is one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in Moldova
 * — a good base for nearby lakes, canyon, and Eastern Carpathians, Izvorul Muntelui lake
 * — Neamț citadel, Agapia and Neamț monasteries and the memorial house of the famous writer Ion Creangă
 * Roman

By plane

See

 * Izvorul Muntelui Lake
 * Izvorul Muntelui Lake

 * Ceahlău mountain

Ski

 * Piatra Neamţ
 * Vatra Dornei

Off road

 * Piatra Neamţ - Hard enduro contests

Drink
Most popular drink in Lower Moldavia (Ţara de Jos a Moldovei) is wine from the vineyards of Cotnari, Panciu, Odobeşti, Huşi.

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