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Bucerias

Bucerias is a city in Nayarit, on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Bucerias is a popular beach town on the coast of Bahia de Banderas, about 11 miles (18 km) northwest of the Puerto Vallarta airport. It has a permanent population of 13,000 people (2010), which doubles during the high season.

Understand
The tourism and expat district is the two-block by twelve-block area between the beach and National Highway 200 (MEX-200). The highway is also shown on maps and in street addresses as Blvd. Rivera Nayarit and as Av. Heroes de Nacozari. A meandering city street in an arroyo that acts as a drain for rainwater bisects the town into the eastern “Zona Dorada” with the beach lined mostly with hotels and condos and the western “El Centro” with mostly restaurants lining the beach. The two zones are joined across the arroyo by the “Puente del Beso” foot bridge. A central park, a statue of an oyster diver and an extensive artisan market are near the footbridge in El Centro.

The real estate company Elements Realty Group publishes a tourism and business map that is available at its office (Av. Mexico two blocks west of the park) and Jody Tours across the street.

By plane
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport in Puerto Vallarta is the closest commercial airport. Buses and taxis are available at the airport.

By taxi
You can get to Bucerias from the airport by purchasing a taxi voucher near each exit.

Surrounding areas such as Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta and Sayulita will also offer taxi service to Bucerias. Make sure you negotiate a price before you leave.

By bus
At the airport, go to the highway, cross over he elevated walkway and take any bus or van with “Bucerias” on the window. Busses marked La Cruz, Punta Mita or Sayulita will pass through Bucerias.

From surrounding areas, you can take any bus with Bucerias painted on the front window.

From Puerto Vallarta, it's the easiest to take a bus to Walmart/Sam's. From the bus stop walk 100m in driving direction to the bus shelters. Take a bus with Bucerias painted on it, which costs M$20 (Nov 2021). When you pass the Mega department store in Bucerias (on the right-hand side), you will soon need to start watching for your stop, and move toward the bus exit. There are also direct buses to Bucerias from Las Glorias in Vallarta. These go non-stop to Walmart and from there continue to stop regularly. It's for the same fare.

By car
MEX 200 (Carretera Tepic-Vallarta) is the main road between Puerto Vallarta and Tepic; it links most coastal areas and crosses Bucerias.

Get around
The center of the village can be easily explored on foot.

Within Bucerias you can use the regional buses along the highway for M$10 (Nov 2021). They offer you change. Buses are so frequent that you don't need to take the microbuses. Instead wait up to one minute more and take the normal buses.

As of November 2021 Uber has sometimes during the day cars available.

A taxi within Bucerias costs M$60 (Nov 2021).

Do

In the west of the village will be built a junction of a new interstate highway. You can hike around the area and see if the construction has started already. From there it's a short walk to a fish street food at the beach called Larry's Oysters. Food includes fish tostadas from M$30 (Nov 2021). It's open Th-Tu 12-18:30.

Out of town trips
Coastal Nayarit is littered with small beach communities with casual vibes, cold beer, and great sunsets. Drive or take a bus up and down the coast to experience one or a dozen of the different beach flavors.

You can do a day-trip to Punta Mita for M$20 (Nov 2021). When leaving the bus at the Oxxo and heading to the Ocean, there it's rocky inside the water. It's said to have no rocks some walking minutes further. On the other side of the peninsula, the beach around the Four Seasons Resort is private.

You can also take a bus to Sayulita for M$28 (Nov 2021).

You can enter and leave the regional buses where you like along the route, there are no actual bus stops.

Buy
There are ATMs througout the village. BanBajio is on the highway. BanCoppel is inside the Chedraui supermarket.

Budget
If you like you can eat somewhere with less tourists and more locals around. Coming from the highway, along the street Estaciones are. For example in the restaurant Takos Tecos with big quesadillas from M$50 (Nov 2021), hamburgers, tacos and more. There is a buffet of vegetables and sauces that you can add for free. And there is a. It's run by a friendly older woman. Included is red rice and a tasty salad. The somewhat spicy sauce fits very good to the whole dish. With a quarter chicken it's for M$80, with two chicken legs for M$60 (Nov 2021). It's open at lunch time.

And coming from the highway, along the street Ignacio Zaragoza are also. For example the restaurant Cenaduría Los Primos. With a small pozole for M$50, a big one for M$70 (Nov 2021), enchiladas for M$50 (Nov 2021), quesadillas, tostadas, tacos and volcanoes. Just opposite is a owned by an older Mexican couple. They serve tasty enchiladas, sopes and tamales for M$15-18 each (Nov 2021). It's open daily 19-22:30.

. You get a quarter of a whole chicken with potatoes, red rice, tortillas and a spicy sauce for M$59 (Nov 2021). The chicken is grilled dark brown and not black. It's open daily from 11:00 and can run out of chicken at 17:00 already.

Inside the Oxxo near the Chedraui is a fast food chain called. They serve for example tacos from M$15 and taco size quesadillas from M$17 (Nov 2021). It's open every day from 8:00 to 15:00.

. A local simple restaurant with tasty dishes. If not stated otherwise, the prices are as of November 2021: • main dish including a drink– M$70 • tortas – from M$35 • burritos – from M$35 • enchiladas – M$60 • tostadas – M$50 • pellizcadas – M$25 • guiso (stew) del dia including a drink – M$70 • for breakfast: chilaquiles – from M$65 It's open from Monday to Saturday 8:00-15:30.

Locals can be found eating seafood dishes at the eateries by the market and in the main plaza.

Mid-Range
On the other side of the arroyo, closer to the plaza, there are many beach front dining options.

Splurge
There are higher-end restaurants in La Zona Dorada.

Drink
All of the beachside restaurants have full bars. Beer and sodas to go can be purchased at Oxxo or any small snack bar.

To the north-west

 * Sayulita – 20 km. You can do hiking into the jungle. The water at the beach is shallow.
 * San Francisco (Mexico) – 25 km. At a beach, surrounded by a jungle and notable for its floral diversity.
 * Mazatlán – It is recommended to take a flight into and out of the city.

To the east

 * Guadalajara – 310 km. You can take an intercity bus, go by carpooling or take a non-stop flight. From there further to San Luis Potosi, Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende or Querétaro

To the north-east

 * Tepic – 150 km in the north-east. It's the capital of Nayarit

To the south-east

 * Puerto Vallarta

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Buchanan (Liberia)

Buchanan  is a city in Grand Bassa.

Understand
A laid-back city that has a tiny grid-patterned city centre and a beach about 5 km to the south of it. The beach is not maintained. It also has a sizable community of ghanese Fanti-people.

Get in
It takes around two hours driving from Monrovia once the sealed road is finished (2012).

See
Lumco industrial complex - Industry with a train line to transport iron ore.

Beach - A beach that is no longer maintained that is quite beautiful, but has rough seas. It has an eerie feel to it as the few bamboo huts are collapsing, and the beach is eroding.

Do
Not much to do here except drinking or going to the beach. Walking around can be nice (but there is danger of landmines off the beaten paths).

Drink
Black & White is a nightclub with dancefloor and food in the bar.

There is also a drinking place on Gardner street that is fairly busy though swarming with prostitutes.

Sleep
Teepro lodge - close to Buchanan Recyclables office is a place to avoid as the people who work there are persistent liars, unreliable and extremely greedy. Rooms were at time of reservation US$20, US$25 upon arrival and US$30 at check-out time. It is better go to one of the cheaper places on the main thoroughfare.

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Bucharest

Bucharest (Romanian: București) is Romania's capital and largest city. Bucharest has a very interesting mix of old and new: finding a 300-year-old church near a steel-and-glass tower that sits next to a communist-style building is commonplace in Bucharest. Bucharest offers some excellent attractions, and has cultivated a sophisticated, trendy, and modern sensibility that many have come to expect from a European capital.

Understand
Bucharest is the primary entry point into Romania, and the most important industrial and commercial centre of the country. With more than 2.1 million inhabitants in its urban area, Bucharest is one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe.

Bucharest is a booming city with many large infrastructure projects changing the old face of the city, which used to be known in the past as "The Little Paris".

Bucharest has benefited from an economic boom along with the EU grants that have helped rebuild parts of the city, including the revamped old town. Those who have known Bucharest in the past will be surprised by the changes that are taking place. The largest finished project is the impressive Basarab overpass, which is Europe's widest cable bridge.

Climate
Bucharest, like most of Romania, has a temperate-continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. This region of Romania gets all four seasons, although spring is brief and falls mainly in April. The average high daily temperature in summer is about 29 °C and in winter about 2 °C. It can get really hot and dry during the summer (30 °C) and really cold during the winter (-20 °C), even though temperatures below -12 °C are extremely rare. Best time to visit is April through June, September through October and early December.

Time
Bucharest is in the Eastern European time zone (UTC+2, with a DST of UTC+3 from April to October).

Visitor information

 * Visitor information from Romania Tourism

Talk

The official language is Romanian, a Romance language which claims to be the closest currently-spoken relative to Vulgar Latin, but contains around 20% of loan words from Slavonic languages. Most younger educated people will speak English reasonably well and will likely be proficient in one or more second Romance languages; most educated people born before about 1980 will speak French, Spanish or Italian reasonably well. The Roma people (Gypsies) speak their native Romany, as well as Romanian, and sometimes English as well. Beyond that, as in any major city, there will be a smattering of other languages like Chinese, Arabic, Turkish, Hungarian and German.

By plane
The IATA code corresponds to "all" airports in Bucharest, not a specific one.

Getting there and away:
 * By bus – The Express Bus is usually the best option, as it is inexpensive (50–90 minutes ride) and runs frequently. However, it can get crowded (and it lacks space for luggage) and can get snarled in traffic. The airport bus stop is straight outside Arrivals on the ground floor. Express bus 100 runs to downtown Bucharest from here via Arcul de Triumf and Piața Victoriei to Piața Unirii (bus stop 2, S side of the square). It runs every day, 05:30–21:50 every 15 min and 22:00–05:00 every 30 min.
 * The price is 3 lei as of October 2022. You can pay with your credit/debit card or buy a local travel card from the booth next to the bus stop. There is another booth in Departures, and one at Piaţa Unirii. Scan your card to validate it on boarding (and if there are two or more people travelling using one card, then press button 2 and scan the card again to validate the second ticket or once for every other traveler in your group; example: scan one time > press 2 > scan again for person #2 > again for person #3 > again for person #4 > and so on); these airport buses are a prime target for ticket inspectors. The fine is 80 lei and you will receive a red card, available for all the lines in the city until 23:59 on the day of the issue—no matter the hour being 01:00 in the night or 23:55, it will expire at 23:59. The fine is always as much as a prepaid monthly travel title on all city lines.

 * By train – From early 2021, trains now run in-between largest railway station Gara de Nord and the airport. Tickets can be bought at the airport, onboard or online. Trains runs every 40 minutes and there are both express and local services.
 * By ride hailing – Uber and Bolt are available in Bucharest. Expect to pay 50–100 lei for a transfer from the airport into the city, depending on the traffic congestion or rush hours.
 * By private shuttle – These have fixed prices per vehicle and are a good deal if there is 2 or more of you, or you're heavily laden, or your destination/pick-up is some way from the centre. For anywhere in Bucharest city, reckon to pay for a small car (like a taxi, max 3 passengers), and  for a 7-seater minibus—larger vehicles and coaches are available. They will take you anywhere in Romania, to the Bulgarian beach resorts, and to Moldova. Search online for the main competitors.
 * By taxi – Just wait outside Arrivals. Your first step will be to establish the meter rate, which daytime and early evening should be 1.69–1.79 lei/km. So, that is 35–40 lei total to city centre or old city (as of Sep 2018). At night, the rate will be around 3.50 lei/km—they're sharks if they demand more. You can call a taxi from one of the yellow electronic kiosks after you leave Arrivals. The touch screen will print a slip with the name of the taxi company, the rate, and the licence plate number of the taxi, and call it to the pavement for you. Make sure a meter is used since some of the taxis called by the kiosks will try to fleece you.
 * By rental car – inchirieri auto bucuresti and inchirieri auto otopeni, rent a car bucuresti. There are car hire desks in the Arrival area, but you only need a car if you are touring beyond the city directly.

By bus
Buses are a good option to get to Bucharest if coming from Moldova, Turkey, Greece and to some extent Bulgaria, given the low frequency and speeds of trains between these countries and Romania.

If you're willing to make extremely long bus rides, it's also possible to get to Bucharest from a large number of cities in Western and South-Western Europe; these buses are operated by Eurolines, their local affiliate Atlassib, or Flixbus.

From specific destinations:
 * Sofia – There is a daily bus from Sofia (7 hr travel time, ). It stops and starts near Tineretului subway station (one station away from city center).
 * Varna – One or two buses daily only between late May-early September, 5–6 hr travel time, and tickets around . They usually stop in various squares in downtown.
 * Constanta – Buses every 45 min during the summer and some buses offers WiFi connection. The station is near Gara de Nord at the intersection of Strada Mircea Vulcanescu & Bulevardul Dinicu Golescu.
 * Chișinău – Many companies operate 'rutieras' during the day and larger coaches during the night heading to Bucharest. The fare with one particular company was 225 lei for an 8-9 hr journey with hourly departures in the evening. There was no toilet on the bus but several stops were made by the bus driver. Most companies were in the central bus station behind the Central Market, not the southern bus station as indicated above.

Bucharest also has bus connections to a vast number of other cities in Romania. They're a convenient choice primarily when coming from places from which railways are under repair or too indirect (like Sibiu).

Timetables for most domestic routes and several international ones are available here.

By train
All mainline train services from Bucharest use Gara de Nord station. Direct international trains run from Budapest (two per day, 16 hours), Chișinău (nightly, 12 hours), Istanbul (18 hours, daily direct in summer, winter by connecting trains but no slower), and Vienna (daily, 19 hours). Trains from Sofia take 10 hours, change at Ruse. Trains from Belgrade, Kyiv and Moscow are disrupted long-term, take the bus or fly.

It is worth taking the overnight train from Chișinău for the experience alone. The train is an old Soviet can with homely decor and there are always locals around keen to spend the journey drinking local cognac with some travellers. Around 03:00 the train stops for several hours to change the wheels at the border: Romania uses European standard gauge and Moldova uses the wider Soviet gauge, so expect an orchestra of lumphammers and cusswords of several languages. The train is broken into its separate carriages, hoisted on jacks for the change while you stay aboard, then lumbers on its way.

Main destinations within Romania include Brasov (2–3 hours), Constanta (2 hr), Sibiu (5-6 hr) and Timisoara (9 hr). For Cluj-Napoca, change at Brasov. Timetables for domestic routes are available from CFR (Căile Ferate Române, the national railway company), but only four weeks in advance.

By car
The city’s entrances from the north (the E60 road coming from Braşov and the A3 highway from Ploieşti), west (the A1 highway from Piteşti), east (the A2 highway from Constanţa), south (the E20 road from Giurgiu) and the avenues in the city center are very crowded, especially at rush hours. Right in the city center, just across from the University, thete is a major underground parking place. Although modern and safe, finding the entrance may prove to be a little tricky. An even bigger parking place (with 5 levels) is found near the Unirii Square, behind the Unirii Mall, which is also near the center area and 10 minutes away (by foot) from the old town's center. Driving on some of the secondary streets might prove to be a bit bumpy, due to only relatively good condition of these roads.

By public transport
Bucharest has one of the most extensive systems of public transport in Europe, even though it can sometimes be confusing and crowded.

Ticketing
The easiest option for the tourist is probably using a contactless card. In principle, this should work with any contactless credit or debit card as well as when using a smart phone or smart watch. The contactless option is always present at metro stations, and should be available on most buses (Otokar and Citaro Hybrid) and some trams, nominally lines 1, 10 and 41. The price is 3 lei for any journey lasting less than 90 minutes, no matter how many lines you are switching (just touch the machine with your card once you get into a new bus/trolleybus/tram). If your journey has not ended after 90 minutes (rarely), just touch your card again. If you forgot at what time you paid for the ride, press "1" (on older orange machines) or "i" (on newer yellow machines) > the screen will state "Consultare card" (="Card inspection") > touch your card and keep it there until the machine states "Retrageți cardul" (="Remove the card"). In the meantime, the machine will show your time left since the start of the ride, you credit (if any), your package of rides (if any) and your travel titles (if any, current or expired).

Another option is the Activ card, which costs 3.70 lei at any STB point of sale (including the airport) and can be loaded with pay-as-you-go credit and a variety of passes (daily to monthly). You can read the pay as you go and subscription tariffs online. The Activ card can not be used for the Metro (subway) system.

When entering a vehicle or subway station, you must validate your ticket: hold the card on the orange reader until you hear a short beep, green LED lights up and you can read on the display the message "Călatorie plăcută (Have a nice journey)". If you get a red light and a long beep (validation failed), try again.

One card can be used to pay for more than one person (pay-as-you-go only for the second and subsequent people). In order to validate the card for additional people, press the button "2", and then present the card a second time. In order to check the number of people the card has been validated for, and the remaining balance on the card, press "1" before presenting the card.

By metro
The metro, which has five lines (M1, M2, M3, M4 and M5) and covers the city quite extensively, is usually a cheap and easy way to get around even though there are surprisingly few stops in the city center, since the system was built to transport workers and commuters from outlying neighborhoods through the city to peripheral industrial areas. If you're staying outside the city center, or even if you want to travel within it, the Metro can be a very fast and convenient way of getting around, avoiding the traffic jams and crowds that frequently characterize surface transport. The network is frequent, fairly comfortable, reliable and easy-to-use. Tickets can be purchased from electronic kiosks in the stations that offer instructions in English and other languages. They accept most Romanian banknotes and provide change. 6 lei for a 2-ride ticket, or 25 lei for a 10-ride ticket (as of June 2022).

Line M1 starts in the eastern part of the city and then goes downtown on a circular route, passing by the main train station Gara de Nord and meeting up with the M2 line (which runs north-south) at Piaţa Unirii and Piaţa Victoriei stations. Line M3 links the western and eastern parts of the city. The central section on the M3 between Eroilor - Nicolae Grigorescu is shared with M1 and trains from both lines run in tandem having the terminus displayed at the front of the cab. Line M4 is a short line starting from Gara de Nord 2 going to Lac Straulesti. Even though Gara de Nord and Gara de Nord 2 are in close proximity, transferring between the two is taxed as a separate trip. The only platform to platform link between M4 and M1 is at Basarab station. Line M5 runs from Eroilor 2 (which it shares with lines M1 and M3) to Valea Ialomiței or Râul Doamnei.

Up to date maps of the subway and any changes to the schedule can be found on the Metrorex official site.

By bus, tram or trolleybus
Bucharest has a very complex network of buses, trams and trolleybuses. The intricate web of hundreds of bus, tram and trolleybus routes may be confusing at first. Once you know your way around the network, however, public surface transport can be a very good way of getting around since there is a bus, tram or trolleybus stop virtually everywhere in the city. The vehicles are usually very frequent, although they can still get terribly crowded at peak hours. Route planner is available online.

Make sure you know when to get off—even though in most vehicles the following stops are announced and displayed on a screen, these displays can be unreliable. If you are uncertain if a stop is the one you want, ask your fellow travellers.

Night buses are also available. They run every 30 minutes between 23:30 and 05:00. They all leave from the city center (Piața Unirii) and go out radially in the city.

By car
Car rental is available in the city and at the airport. The average starting price for a day's rental (small car) is about.

By taxi
There are a lot of taxi companies in Bucharest and you'll easily find a cab. But be careful; only use the services of big taxi companies, not small independent taxis (which can charge up to ten times the price). Cars from these companies have the rates displayed on the door; the quoted rate is charged once when the meter starts, and again for every kilometer driven. There is also a time-based hourly rate, which is not listed, but should be around ten times the per-km fee. If a taxi does not display these prices on the door it is best not to take it and find another, as you'll probably be massively overcharged. Some taxis have a low "nighttime rate" listed in a large font with an expensive "daytime rate" listed in a smaller font. So, read carefully and remember that noapte means night. At the beginning of your trip, the driver should start the meter; if they do not, be sure to remind them. If you are travelling outside the city limits (say to or from the airport) prices per km and per hour are often doubled, or an extra 10–15 lei is added to the fare. Be wary of taking taxis from touristy areas. Conmen have been known to demand large sums for passengers to recover their luggage from the trunk or even mug their passengers. However, most taxi drivers are nicer than usual with foreigners, as they expect to keep the change when they get paid at the end of the ride. Smart phone users can download the Clever Taxi app. The app will allow you to choose and summon a taxi to your map location based on vicinity and price.

By ride hailing
Uber and Bolt are available in Bucharest, also in the airport area. At least Uber allows to pay by credit/debit car and cash. There is no shortage of drivers using Uber, and some might view it as safer and easier.

Museums
Theodor Pallady Museum (Muzeul Theodor Pallady). 22, Spătarului Street, phone: +40 21 2114979. May-Sep: W-Su 11:00-19:00, Oct-Apr: W-Su 10:00-18:00.
 * Branch Museums: The Art Collections Museum (Muzeul Colecţiilor de Artă), 111, Calea Victoriei, phone:+40 21 2129641; +40 21 2121749. May-Sep: Sa-W 11:00-19:00; Oct-Apr: Sa-W 10:00-18:00. Huge collection of Romanian artworks, and some wonderful textiles and sculpture from the East. Joint ticket with the National Art Museum for 30 lei.
 * K.H. Zambaccian Museum (Muzeul K. H. Zambaccian). 21A, Muzeul Zambaccian Street, phone:+40 21 2301920. May-Sep: W-Su 11:00-19:00, Oct-Apr: W-Su 10:00-18:00. Collection of Romanian artworks collected by a prominent Armenian businessman. Also has works by Cézanne, Monet, Picasso and Matisse.
 * K.H. Zambaccian Museum (Muzeul K. H. Zambaccian). 21A, Muzeul Zambaccian Street, phone:+40 21 2301920. May-Sep: W-Su 11:00-19:00, Oct-Apr: W-Su 10:00-18:00. Collection of Romanian artworks collected by a prominent Armenian businessman. Also has works by Cézanne, Monet, Picasso and Matisse.

Do
There are two free weekly guides published in Bucharest featuring all the events of the week, as well as listing the addresses of most restaurants, clubs, pubs, bars, cinemas etc. in the city. One is Şapte Seri (Seven nights), the other 24-FUN. They have small sections in English available.

Walking tours

 * A walking tour is a good way to get accustomed with a new city. You can find free guided walking tours of the city centre, this being an option for budget visitors, youth and backpackers. Usually, you have to book the tours, but in the high season there are tours organized every day, rain or sun.
 * There are also paid tours to be found, in this case booking being necessary at all times.
 * Access the free Audio Guide with GPS on smartphone for most relevant tour (17 attractions) on http://IZI.travel (IOS, Android, Windows). Then consider other tours with Audio Guides in Bucharest and surroundings. For example: "Bucharest - Old City Centre" (with 40 included attractions) or related to the nearby protected natural area from Snagov lake and forest.

Cinema
Most films are screened in their original language with Romanian subtitles; some animation features and children's movies are dubbed in Romanian. Cinemas are found in every shopping mall.

Sport

 * Arena Națională (capacity 55,000) hosts international soccer matches plus club side FCSB. It's 5 km east of city centre, take the tram along Basarabia Bvd.
 * FCSB play soccer in Liga 1, the country's top tier. Their home ground is the National Arena.
 * FC Dinamo București also play in Liga 1. They play at Dinamo Stadium (capacity 15,000) 2 km north, with its own Metro and tram station.
 * Rapid București also play in Liga 1. Most games are at Rapid-Giulești Stadium (capacity 14,000) 5 km northwest, but some big matches are at National Arena.

Buy
Major brand-name shops and upscale boutiques are concentrated along the main boulevard from Piaţa Romană to Piaţa Unirii and on the small streets adjacent to this boulevard, but also on Calea Victoriei, on Calea Dorobanţilor (the part between Blvd. Iancu de Hunedoara and Piaţa Dorobanţilor) or on Calea Moşilor's section between Blvd. Carol I and Piaţa Obor.

Shopping malls
In the past years numerous modern shopping centers have sprung up in the city (and even more are in construction), the best known being:

Book stores
Book stores with a good supply of English language books are difficult to find in Bucharest but there are a few places mainly situated in the center.

Mid-range

 * La Mama (6 outlets around Bucharest, Barbu Văcărescu 3, Delea Veche 51, Episcopiei 9, and Carrefour Orhideea being the largest ones, +40 21-2124086) - focusing on traditional Romanian food. Reasonable prices. (updated May 2022)
 * La Mama (6 outlets around Bucharest, Barbu Văcărescu 3, Delea Veche 51, Episcopiei 9, and Carrefour Orhideea being the largest ones, +40 21-2124086) - focusing on traditional Romanian food. Reasonable prices. (updated May 2022)

Drink

Stay safe
The emergency number in Romania is 112.

Bucharest is one of the safest capitals in Europe, far safer than Berlin, London and Rome. Nevertheless, violence is not an uncommon solution, towards locals or towards foreign-looking people (minorities, out of place individuals, etc.) in any club, but particularly those playing ethnic music, especially when drinking and after hours are involved. Avoiding any conflict would reduce your chances to almost zero. The crime rate is low, but a traveler must always be cautious. Violent attacks are very low, but if attacked just yell, "Ajutor!" or "Poliția!"

Transportation
Be incredibly careful as a pedestrian in Bucharest. Some drivers are inconsiderate and do not obey all traffic signals. Never assume a car will stop for you at a crosswalk. This is definitely the biggest hazard in Bucharest, not so much in the daytime, when crowded streets make it impossible to drive cars at high speeds, but, at night, the streets clear out, some illegal races take place with reckless driving on main boulevards.

Buses are safe, but use common sense, and put your things in internal pockets.

Taking taxis from areas frequented by foreign tourists may also pose a threat as some of these taxis may try to make the trip a bit longer than usual, in order to be paid more. Ideally, you should call or ask someone to call you a taxi or order one using apps like Bolt or Uber.

One rule of thumb is to go with older taxi drivers, since they will be more cautious and only try to get a bit extra out of you if they scam you, unlike young drivers who will claim a trip costs 3-5 times as much as it should, may claim the meter does not work, and may try intimidation tactics to make you pay. The company the taxi driver is working at and the prices should be written on the car and the driver's ID card (issued by his employer) should be visible and should contain his photo.

Be very careful of unsolicited offers of help by passers-by, even if they speak good English. In particular if a stranger offers to accompany you to your hostel or hotel in a taxi to show you the way, decline immediately. They are often working in tandem with unlicensed taxi drivers who will attempt to scam you, drop you at incorrect (and remote) locations while demanding exorbitant payment, or who will steal your luggage.

Neighborhoods
Like most other big cities, walking around at night isn't safe in some parts of the city, like Pantelimon, Ferentari, Giulesti, and the Gara de Nord area. If you must travel into these neighbourhoods, it's safer to take a taxi. Gara de Nord in itself is not particularly dangerous, but the surroundings are populated by homeless people and children. Be careful, as many street children use an inhalant drug (equivalent to huffing paint) and may be dangerous. It's best to avoid any contact. If you do wish to give them something, buy food for them, don't give them money.

Ferentari is an empoverished neighbourhood in southern Bucharest and, it's not advisable to walk there at night. For the visitor, there is little of interest there.

The unofficial red light district is Mătăsari, which is also a popular place for clubbers and pubs; you can walk there without any worries because it's always crowded and lively, but avoid talking to strangers there.

Police
Policemen are pretty friendly and the younger ones speak English, so you can ask directions. In the event that you do need to report a crime to the police, proceed to the nearest police station. They will often help you to the best of their ability.

However, if you do get caught in a police raid, do not attempt to bribe your way out of it.

Other
Asian tourists are more likely to be seen as an easy target for dishonest taxi drivers and other criminals. It does not make a difference if you are Asian or look Asian. Some young Asian women may also get a lot of perverted looks from men all around the city: be prepared to be stared at especially if you are travelling alone, though some men will stare no matter what.

Avoid wearing football shirts or scarves of any Bucharest or Romania-based football teams (like FCSB, Dinamo or Rapid), especially on match days. There have been several cases of people being assaulted by opposing team's fanatics.

Stay away from any protests. Often protests take place in Piața Victoriei or Piața Universității.

Stay healthy
Those with allergies may find Bucharest annoying in that it is both hot and very dusty in the summer, with temperatures easily exceeding 30 °C in July and August, so bring whatever you might need to stay comfortable. Please note that during the summer, sun strokes and heat strokes can be very dangerous. Therefore, it is recommended that you have a bottle of water with you, sun glasses and a hat (or equivalent).

Pharmacies are usually open between 09:00 and 18:00, but some will stay open through the night. In Romania, there are relatively few over-the-counter drugs available, but pharmacists are allowed to dispense limited quantities of some prescription drugs (such as pain relief medicine) for what they see as immediate needs. There are 51 public hospitals (of which 13 are designated emergency hospitals, including 2 for pediatric emergencies only) and about 18 private hospitals in Bucharest, along with a considerable number of private clinics, dental practices and a modern ambulance service. The nearest hospital from the city center is Colțea Hospital, located on Ion C. Brătianu Boulevard just near the Colțea Church and about 5 minutes away on foot from the University Square. It is also one of the most modern public hospitals in Bucharest.

Laundry
There is a new laundromat with free Wi-Fi and new equipment. It is centrally located and a nice place to hang around:

Embassies

 * 🇫🇮 Finland
 * 🇪🇸 Spain
 * UK

Connect
As of November 2021, Bucharest has wide 5G coverage with Orange and Vodafone, some zones in the city center and the northern part of the city with 5G from Digi, and several spots in the northern part of the city covered by 5G with Telekom. Wifi is widely available in public places.

Go next

 * The most attractive area of Romania is Transylvania, with its mountains and well-preserved medieval towns. Closest to Bucharest, 160 km north, is Brașov. Beyond it lie Sibiu, Sighisoara, Targu Mures and Cluj Napoca.
 * Constanța, 225 km east, is a beach resort on the Black Sea coast. Frankly it's seen better days.
 * Ski resorts include Sinaia, Poiana Brasov, and Predeal.
 * The scenic road Transfăgărășan is not very far away. On the way you can visit also the cities Curtea de Argeș, Pitești and Ștefănești.
 * A day's journey takes you out of Romania into the neighbouring countries. The star destinations, which you'll want to visit more than once, are Budapest in Hungary and Istanbul in Turkey. Also worth seeing are Belgrade in Serbia, Sofia and Plovdiv in Bulgaria, and Kyiv and Odesa in Ukraine. Chișinău in Moldova doesn't take long to see but you might need to stop-over on the way to Ukraine.

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Buchholz in der Nordheide

Buchholz in der Nordheide is a small town on the northern edge of Lüneburg Heath - a major tourist region in Lower Saxony, Germany.

Understand
Buchholz ist the largest town in the district of Harburg in Lower Saxony and is part of the Hamburg Metropolitan Region. It is about 20 km south of Hamburg, about 120 km north of Hanover and some 80 km northeast of Bremen.

The borough of Buchholz is home to the Brunsberg, the region's highest hill (129 metres) which lies within a nature reserve between Buchholz and Tostedt.

Get in

 * From Hanover Take exit 56-Kreuz Hanover/Kirchhorst for A7 toward Altwarmbüchen. Follow signs for Hamburg/Bremen/A7 and merge onto A7. Take exit 37-Horster Dreieck to merge onto A7 toward Flensburg/Kiel/Hamburg (West)/Bremen. Take exit 37 to merge onto A1. Take exit 42-Dibbersen for B75 toward Buchholz i.d.N./Nenndorf. Turn right onto B75 (signs for Buchholz i.d. Nordheide/Dibbersen. Turn left onto Dibberser Str./K13 (signs for Buchholz i.d. N./Stadtmitte). Turn right onto Schützenstraße.
 * From Hamburg  Continue onto A1. Take exit 40-Horster Dreieck to merge onto A1 toward Bremen. Take exit 42-Dibbersen for B75 toward Buchholz i.d.N./Nenndorf. Turn right onto B75 (signs for Buchholz i.d. Nordheide/Dibbersen). Turn left onto Dibberser Str./K13 (signs for Buchholz i.d. N./Stadtmitte. Turn right onto Schützenstraße.

Get around

 * Car There are a number of different activities that are outside of Buchholz and it will be easier to get to them by car.
 * Bus There is a local bus service that runs every 30 minutes. http://www.buchholz-bus.de/

Go next

 * Hamburg
 * Lüneburg
 * Hanover
 * Schneverdingen

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Buckden

Buckden  is a small town in North Yorkshire, often regarded as the capital of Upper Wharfedale.

Get in
Terminus of the Upper Wharfedale bus from Skipton

Three roads, two unclassified, connect to Wensleydale.

 * The Upper Wharfdale Ventura bus runs between Buckden and Grassington, where there are connections. This is a 16 seat minibus, supported by volunteers.

Get around
Good walks to Littondale and Kettlewell

Connect
As of March 2024, Buckden and its approach roads have a patchy mobile signal from Three, but nothing from EE, O2 or Vodafone.

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Buckeye

Buckeye is a city west of Phoenix.

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Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh is a town in Dartmoor, Devon just inside the Dartmoor National Park.

Local information

 * Buckfastleigh Town Council website

Get in
Follow the A38 taking the Dart Bridge Exit for Buckhurst Abbey.

Connect
As of Sep 2023, Buckfastleigh and its approach roads have 4G from all UK carriers, and you might get 5G from Three.

Go next

 * East to Totnes, Torquay and Paignton
 * West to Princetown and Tavistock
 * North on to Dartmoor and the villages of Buckland-in-the-Moor and Widecombe in the Moor
 * North to Ashburton
 * Northeast to Newton Abbot

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Buckhannon

Buckhannon is a city of 5,725 people in West Virginia, and the only incorporated community in Upshur County. It was established in 1816 and named for Buckongahelas, a Native American chief of the Lenni-Lenape tribe who often hunted around the area, and whose name was often mispronounced by English settlers as "Buckongehanon".

Get in
Buckhannon is located on US-33 between Weston and Elkins.

See

 * Audra State Park, 8397 Audra Park Rd (near town of Audra). It's not bad because it has a lively creek and a boardwalk that enters a passage below a sandstone overhang called Audra Cave. 304-457-1162
 * Audra State Park, 8397 Audra Park Rd (near town of Audra). It's not bad because it has a lively creek and a boardwalk that enters a passage below a sandstone overhang called Audra Cave. 304-457-1162

Learn

 * West Virginia Wesleyan College, 59 College Avenue, 304-473-8000, . A liberal arts university founded in 1890, with 36 academic majors including biology, business, education, political science and psychology.

Go next

 * Weston is about 20 minutes west on US-33.
 * Elkins is about 30 minutes east on US-33.
 * Clarksburg is about 40 minutes north on I-79.

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Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire is a county in the South East of England to the north west of London. It is known as Leafy Bucks to some, due to the idyllic rolling hills and vast woodlands but also contains several large towns, including High Wycombe, Milton Keynes, and Aylesbury, which have great tourist attractions as well as shopping opportunities.

Towns

 * – county town
 * – a town on the end of the London Underground Metropolitan line
 * – city
 * – a town on the end of the London Underground Metropolitan line
 * – city
 * – city
 * – city
 * – city

Understand
Bucks (shorthand for Buckinghamshire) is a middle-size county, stretching from West London, near Heathrow Airport, to the outer reach of the Midlands. It borders, going clockwise from London, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and London. It is home to about 712,000 people with substantial residential growth in the centre.

Bucks is also home to Chequers Court, the Prime Minister's country residence and Pinewood Studios where many world famous films and television shows are filmed. It has homed many famous people including Roald Dahl, the children's author, who lived (and died) in Bucks for 30 years.

Visitor information

 * Visit Buckinghamshire

By plane
The main international airport is Heathrow Airport, just outside Bucks in the London Borough of Hillingdon. Other international airports within easy reach include London Luton to the east and Birmingham to the north west, and further afield Gatwick, Stanstead, East Midlands as well as London City Airport. Smaller airports and airfields are dotted around the county.

By train
Most rail services in Bucks radiate out from London. The north of the county (Milton Keynes) is served by the West Coast Main line with services to London Euston and north to Scotland. The middle and south of the county are served by Chiltern Railways' two main lines: one between London Marylebone and Aylesbury, and the other between London Marylebone and Birmingham/Stratford-upon-Avon calling at High Wycombe. There are plans to extend the Aylesbury line north to meet the West Coast Main line at Milton Keynes and possibly even further north to Rugby and Leicester using the old trackbed of the Great Central Main line, which closed in 1966. The very southern tip of the county is served by the Great Western Main line, although only two stations (Taplow and Iver) are in Bucks, with services to London Paddington and west to Reading. Burnham, Iver, and Taplow stations are now connected to the Elizabeth 'line', making travel into central London affordable and easy.

By car
Four motorways venture into Buckinghamshire, although only two run in the county for a reasonable distance:
 * The M1 serves the north of Buckinghamshire, mainly Milton Keynes
 * The M40 serves the south of the county, largely High Wycombe
 * The M25 enters Bucks for its junctions with the M40 and M4
 * The M4 serves Slough and Taplow

Other notable roads include:
 * A40 which parallels the M40 until Oxford
 * A41 which goes through Aylesbury, the county town
 * A5 which goes through Milton Keynes

By bus
Arriva services cover most of the county and Milton Keynes, with Carousel in the south and centre of the county. The north of the county is served by a frequent Stagecoach linking Oxford to Cambridge via Milton Keynes and Buckingham. National Express services have a major interchange at the Milton Keynes Coachway.

See

 * Chiltern Hills. A chalk escarpment that stretches in a south-west to north-east diagonal from Goring-On-Thames to Luton, and is most prominent in Buckinghamshire. Coombe Hill, close to Wendover is an ideal place to view the Aylesbury Vale and is one of the most impressive viewpoints in the South-East of England.
 * The many stately homes and fine gardens that are numerous in Bucks including Waddesdon Manor, Hughenden Manor, Cliveden, Stowe Landscape Gardens and West Wycombe Park.
 * The unusual hand-dug Hellfire Caves, near High Wycombe. Constructed by the locals in the 1740s for Francis Dashwood (although possibly earlier), they were the location for meetings of the Hellfire Club.
 * The Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, just north of Aylesbury
 * Bekonscot Model Village, in Beaconsfield, is the oldest model village in the world and very popular. Depicting England in the 1930s, a highlight is the model railway which runs all around the village.
 * the National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park, near Milton Keynes: includes a working copy of the Ultra-secret Colossus, used by British codebreakers to help read encrypted German messages during World War II.

Eat
The large areas of countryside include many country pubs, serving excellent food. Restaurants are also found in rural areas but are more common in the urban areas.

Drink
Like most of England, almost every village in Bucks has a local pub, larger ones having more.

Stay safe
Buckinghamshire is a very safe county, especially in rural areas and villages. The most populated areas of Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, and High Wycombe are also generally safe, but do have minor problems with homelessness, gang violence, and social disorder. This is unlikely to impact tourists, but the police are happy to help if any problems arise.

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Bucks County

Bucks County is in the Delaware Valley, in the Philadelphia Region of Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Cities

 * - County seat. Includes Buckingham
 * — including Tullytown and Levittown
 * — including Upper and Lower Southampton
 * — including Lahaska
 * — including Upper and Lower Southampton
 * — including Lahaska
 * — including Lahaska
 * — including Lahaska

Understand
About 1 hour by car from the center of Philadelphia and a 2-hour drive from New York City, the area has picturesque scenery and historical significance. George Washington crossed the Delaware River on the night of December 25–26, 1776 from Bucks County (Washington's Crossing) to attack the garrison at Trenton. A suburb of Northeast Philadelphia, it has a beautiful balance of flowing grass fields and modern destinations. The county is filled with state parks, creeks, historical buildings, and historical covered bridges.

By car
From Philadelphia and all points south, take Interstate 95 North. If you're coming from New York, take I-78 West to I-287 South, then get off at US-202 West which will take you into Bucks County.

By train

 * SEPTA Regional Rail. Four SEPTA Regional Rail lines connect Philadelphia with Bucks County. The Trenton Line and West Trenton Line provide service to lower Bucks County while the Lansdale/Doylestown Line and Warminster Line provide service to central Bucks County. The Trenton Line runs through the county on its route between Philadelphia and Trenton; stops in Bucks County include Cornwells Heights, Eddington, Croydon, Bristol, and Levittown. The West Trenton Line runs through the county on its route between Philadelphia and West Trenton; stops in Bucks County include Trevose, Neshaminy Falls, Langhorne, Woodbourne and Yardley. The Lansdale/Doylestown Line provides service to the county from Philadelphia, Ambler, Pennbrook, Lansdale, and Colmar; stops in Bucks County include Chalfont, New Britain, Delaware Valley University and its terminus in Doylestown. The Warminster Line provides service to the county from Philadelphia, Ardsley, Roslyn, Willow Grove, and Hatboro; the line terminates in Bucks County in Warminster.

See
Bowman's Hill Tower is a 125-foot-tall stone tower in Washington Crossing Historic Park, near New Hope, is a sweet place to take in the beautiful countryside. In the autumn, particularly October, the fall foliage from this vantage point is not to be missed.

The New Hope Arts Center offers exhibitions and informal concerts and exhibitions of outdoor sculptures.

Doylestown is home to three museums. The James A. Michener Museum is home to a world class collection of Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings. The Mercer Museum lies across the street from the Michener, and is home to a massive collection of Victorian era objects, including a whaling boat and a vampire hunters kit. The Fonthill Museum displays a 1912 castle with interior walls, floors, ceilings elaborately adorned with an array of original handcrafted tiles.

The Pearl S. Buck House, in Perkasie, near Quakertown, is an 1825 farmhouse that was the home of the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author.

Washington's Crossing Park, about ten minutes south of New Hope is a historic site where George Washington and the Continental Army and militia crossed the Delaware River in 1776. For beer drinkers there are events which you can taste all types of beer or for food lovers they can watch cooking for our first president which is a reenactment. There are guided tours and war reenactments that are realistic in every aspect.

Do
Lake Nockamixon, near Quakertown, is the largest lake in Bucks County. It is perfect for whitewater rafting. Kayakers typically trek this course all the way to its intersection with the Delaware River.

Lake Galena, in Peace Valley Park near Doylestown, is a 225-acre lake surrounded by 1500 acres of open park land.

Sesame Place in Langhorne is a Sesame Street- themed amusement park. Park has water rides, parades, roller coasters, live shows, and Sesame characters walking around.

Parx Racing & Casino in Bensalem has gambling on horses, slots, and tables. The Bucks County Playhouse has hosted a who's-who of the theater - Grace Kelly, Bob Fosse, William Shatner, Paul Lynde, George C. Scott, Liza Minnelli and John Travolta on its stage.

Bucks County Wine Trail — Taste, relax, experience history in the making. Follow the trail: Buckingham Valley Vineyards, Crossing Vineyards & Winery, New Hope Winery, Peace Valley Winery, Rose Bank Winery, Rushland Ridge Vineyards, Sand Castle Winery and Wycombe Vineyards. The New Hope Winery makes unusual fruit wines, as well as reds and whites.

Rices Market in New Hope is a 30-acre outdoor market. Vendors come from all around to sell their goods.

Giggleberry Fair, in Lahaska (near New Hope), is an indoor entertainment center that features a six-story mountain maze, antique carousel, and arcade.

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Bucksport

There's more than one place called Bucksport.

United States of America

 * Bucksport (Maine) - a town in Hancock County (Maine), Maine
 * Bucksport (South Carolina) - in Horry County, South Carolina

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Bucksport (Maine)

Bucksport is a town in Hancock County, Maine.

Get in
Take Route 1 from Kittery all the way up the beautiful coast to Bucksport. Turn left at the lights once you have gone over the Verona Island bridge.

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Bucyrus

There is more than one place called Bucyrus:

United States of America

 * Bucyrus (Ohio) - A town in Ohio.

 * Bucyrus (North Dakota) - A town in North Dakota.

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Bucyrus (Ohio)

Bucyrus, nicknamed America's Bratwurst Capital, is a city in Crawford County, in Ohio.

By car
Bucyrus is connected by US30 leading west to Upper Sandusky, and east to Mansfield.

Drink

 * Fresh Apple Cider This area is to apple cider, what Florida is to orange juice. In the fall, through late spring, fresh squeezed, unadulterated cider flows freely at the local orchards. Some freeze it for year around use. (It only makes it sweeter.)

Go next

 * Mansfield is about 35 minutes east on U.S. Route 30.
 * Marion is about 35 minutes southwest on Ohio State Route 4.
 * Sandusky is about 1 hour and 10 minutes northeast on Ohio State Route 4.
 * Columbus is about 1 hour and 25 minutes southwest on Ohio State Route 4 and south on U.S. Route 23.

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