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Douz

Douz is a small town in south-central of Tunisia. Referred to as the "Gateway to the Sahara", Douz is a popular destination for tourists looking to experience the desert, either by camel or four-wheel drive.

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The town of Douz has grown up around a large palm oasis that stands on the northern fringe of the Sahara. Surrounded by little other than desert and dry scrub land, historically it was an important stop on the trans-Saharan caravan routes. Today tourists come in numbers, many on organized coach tours from the coastal resorts, to get a taste of the mighty Sahara for themselves.

Get in
By car, Douz is about 1hr30m drive west of Matmata on a good road, or 2hr to the east of Tozeur. Much of the drive from Tozeur is along a causeway that crosses the Chott El-Jerid, a vast lake covered in a thick crust of dried salt.

See

 * The annual International Festival of the Sahara. Held towards the end of each year, the four day festival showcases the local desert culture, including camel and horse riding displays, poetry readings and traditional music and dance.

Do

 * Take a camel trip out into the Sahara with one of the many tour operators based in the town center.
 * Other tours into the desert can be arranged, including by motorbike or 4-Wheel-Drive, usually by the same tour operators. One day 4WD trips will often involve driving to the Qasr Ghilane settlement through the desert, arriving around noon. At the settlement, quad drives can be arranged for 30 min or longer. Return to Douz via regular road. Prices quoted for the entire vehicle with driver DT350-400.

Buy
Through the main square, where all the tourist wares are on display, and into the small bustling local market for fruit and veg, dates and olives, bread etc. for your daily picnic.

Eat
You can find good restaurants and cafés in Douz, (e.g. café of glissia "grandes dunes in "zone touristique"") or eat in hotels. There are 6 large hotels in Douz in the tourist zone, or you could even go into the desert and make the sand bread "Mella" with dates!

Drink
Mint tea is a local speciality.

Sleep
If you take an overnight camel trek, you will get to sleep out in the desert (and hence save the cost of a night's accommodation!). Be warned though - despite pictures in the tour offices of luxury Bedouin style tents, in practice the shelter is somewhat more basic and bathroom facilities may be somewhat primitive. Still, it is a great experience with campfire, ad hoc drumming/dancing sessions, fire-baked flat bread for breakfast and camel treks back to town the following morning.

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Dover

There is more than one place called Dover:

United Kingdom

 * Dover (England) - A town in Kent, England.

United States of America

 * Dover (Delaware) - Capital city of the state of Delaware.
 * Dover (Florida)
 * Dover (Massachusetts)
 * Dover (Minnesota)
 * Dover (Missouri)
 * Dover (New Hampshire) - A city in the state of New Hampshire.
 * Dover (New Jersey)
 * Dover (New York)
 * Dover (Ohio)
 * Dover (Pennsylvania)
 * Dover (Tennessee)

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Dover (Delaware)

Dover is the capital of Delaware. It is in the central part of the state in Kent County, approximately midway between Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach. Dover is home to several historic sites and recreational areas are nearby.

Understand
As the state capital, the state government is a major employer in Dover and there are many government offices in the area. Dover is also home to Dover Air Force Base, in the southeastern part of the city. Dover Air Force Base is home to the 436th Airlift Wing of the Air Mobility Command and the 512th Airlift Wing of the Air Force Reserve Command and contains the largest military mortuary in the United States. As such, there is a sizable military presence in the city. To the west of Dover are rural areas that are home to several Amish families and businesses. To the east of Dover is the Delaware Bay, which is home to marshland and wildlife areas. The city is home to Dover Downs, a hotel and casino that has a harness racetrack located inside Dover International Speedway, a 1-mile-long racetrack that is home to a NASCAR race weekend which attracts tens of thousands of race fans to the city. Dover International Speedway is also home to the Firefly Music Festival, a 4-day music festival which attracts a large number of visitors to the city.

Tourist information

 * Dover tourism information

Climate
Dover has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. Summers are hot and humid, with highs averaging in the 80s and lows averaging in the 60s F. Summer temperatures occasionally rise to the 90s or 100s F. Winters are cool to cold, with highs averaging in the low 40s and lows averaging in the upper 20s F. Winter temperatures can occasionally drop down to 0 degrees or lower. Spring and fall can be variable, usually with milder weather. Dover averages 46.05 inches of precipitation a year, which is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The area sees an average of 15.7 inches of snow in the winter months, with snowfall usually light and not remaining on the ground for long, though heavier snowfalls occasionally happen. In the warmer months, the area does experience thunderstorms, some of which can be severe. Dover is prone to tropical storms and hurricanes from the Atlantic basin in the late summer and early fall, but typically only receives the remnants of such storms as they typically weaken by the time they reach this latitude.

By car
The main north-south arteries for Dover are DE 1 and US 13. DE 1 heads north as a toll road providing access from points north such as Wilmington and Philadelphia and south as a surface road providing access from the Delaware Beaches and Ocean City, Maryland. US 13 is a surface road that heads north parallel to DE 1, offering a slower alternate from points north that does not have tolls, and south providing access from points south such as Salisbury, Maryland and Norfolk, Virginia. There is also east-west DE 8 that can be used as a main access point to US 50 and the Bay Bridge from points west such as Baltimore and Washington, D.C. From the Bay Bridge, follow US 50 east to US 301 north. Turn onto MD 302 east and follow that route to Templeville. In this town, turn onto MD 454 south. Follow MD 454 south to Marydel, crossing into Delaware and continuing along DE 8 east to Dover.

By plane
Dover has the Dover Air Force base that is a major outlet for most US Air Force planes that are leaving crossing the ocean. The nearest airports with commercial air service are the Philadelphia International Airport, Baltimore-Washington International Airport , and the Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport. Car rental services are available at all three of these airports.

By train
The nearest train station is in Wilmington, which is served by Amtrak trains running along the Northeast Corridor along with some long-distance trains as well as SEPTA Regional Rail commuter trains from Philadelphia. From this station, you can rent a car or get a DART First State or Greyhound bus to Dover.

By bus
DART First State operates inter-county buses that connect Dover from Wilmington via Route 301, Newark via Route 302, Georgetown via Route 303, and Lewes via Route 307. Greyhound Lines provides intercity bus serve to Dover, stopping at the 7-Eleven at 654 North Dupont Highway.

Get around
Since Dover is not an extremely busy city, driving a car is practical for getting around most of the city. In the downtown area, there is free on-street two-hour parking. The time limit is only enforced Monday-Friday. Off-street parking is also available in the downtown area, consisting mostly of permit and metered parking. Parking permits in Dover cost $3 daily, $22 monthly, and $240 annually. Parking permits may be purchased from the City of Dover Customer Service office at 15 Loockerman Way. Parking meters cost $0.25 per hour and $1 for the whole day. Parking fees are in effect from 7AM to 5PM Monday-Friday, with parking free on evenings and weekends. There are five parking lots that serve downtown Dover. The Bradford Street Lot has 111 spaces, with 72 permit spaces, 22 metered spaces, 10 free two-hour spaces, one free 15-minute space, and 5 free handicapped spaces. The North Street Lot has 183 spaces, with 166 permit spaces, 12 spaces reserved for apartments (do not park here), and 5 free handicapped spaces. The Minor Street Lot has 8 permit spaces. The Loockerman Way Lot has 35 spaces, with 33 permit spaces and 2 free handicapped spaces. The Governors Avenue Lot has 103 spaces, with 42 permit spaces, 10 free two-hour spaces, 49 spaces reserved for tenants (do not park here), and 2 free handicapped spaces. A map of downtown parking lots is available here.

There is also the DART First State Bus transit system that has many stops around town. Buses primarily operate Monday through Friday with some routes operating on Saturday. Most bus routes operate from the Dover Transit Center on Water Street in the downtown area. Fares for DART First State buses are $2.00 per ride and transfers are not issued. Reduced fares for senior citizens or persons with disabilities cost $0.80 per ride, a student fare costs $1 per ride with a student ID, and blind persons and children 46 inches in height or under who are accompanied by a fare-paying rider can ride for free. A Daily Pass may be purchased for $4.00, offering unlimited rides for the day. A 7-day pass costs $16, a 30-day pass costs $60, and a 20-ride pass costs $26.

There are also taxis available, although they do not generally ride around town looking for fares so it would be best to call the dispatch to send one. These are some of the cab companies in the Dover area:

Ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft can be used to get around Dover.

See
Dover is home to many attractions including

Buy
Delaware does not have a state sales tax.

Eat
There are several local restaurants in Dover offering a wide range of cuisines. Dover also has many of the typical chain restaurants.

Sleep
Dover has a wide selection of chain hotels, along with a couple local bed and breakfasts. If you're planning to come to Dover for a major event such as the NASCAR races at Dover International Speedway, the hotels in the Dover area tend to increase rates and fill up quickly. If coming to Dover during these times, you may have to travel north to the Wilmington area or south to Sussex County to find available hotel rooms.

Go next

 * The Delaware Beaches are about an hour south of Dover and are home to free beaches offering swimming and sunbathing, water recreation, golf courses, boardwalks, amusements, shopping, dining, and nightlife. Popular beach towns include Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, and Fenwick Island.

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Dover (England)

Dover is a major port town in East Kent, facing into the English Channel. At just from the French port of Calais, it is the closest port to continental Europe on mainland Britain. It is most famous for its Castle, and for its white chalk cliffs which have been celebrated in song.

Understand
Dover has been a permanent settlement since at least the time of the Romans, who were the first to record its presence, giving it the name Portus Dubris. It also marked the start of Watling Street, a major Roman road. The Roman lighthouse built on the present-day site of Dover Castle is one of the oldest buildings in Britain. In medieval times Dover was one of the Cinque Ports responsible for England's maritime defence. The others silted up, while Dover remained important for trade and defence.

Visitor information

 * Dover tourism website

By car
The A2/M2 runs in from London and the Medway towns via Canterbury. The A20 is a continuation of the M20 from Folkestone. The A256 comes in from Ramsgate, Broadstairs and Margate.

By coach
National Express operates the 007 coach service from London Victoria Coach Station to Dover Pencester Road in the town, about from the ferry port. The 007 departs around seven times a day, and has intermediate stops at Canterbury, some north Kent towns, and local stops in South East London. It's both much cheaper and much slower than the train service, usually taking around 3 hours from London.

By train

Fare and timetable information is available from Southeastern, the sole train operator at Dover.

There is no shuttle bus between the station and the ferry port, so you will have to walk the roughly 1½ miles (2.25 km) or get a taxi. Welcome to Britain!

By boat
Due to its proximity to continental Europe, Dover is the busiest cross-Channel port in the UK, with 18 million passengers passing through its gates every year. Regular ferry services operate to Dover from Calais and Dunkirk.

The ferry between France and Dover costs around €40 each way if on foot, and around €100 each way for a car with two passengers, although big discounts are available if booked in advance or with special offers. Irish Ferries and P&O Ferries operate to and from Calais while DFDS Seaways sails from Calais and Dunkirk. As of March 2024, only P&O offers access to foot passengers, and that only a few times a day. P&0 is also usually cheaper, but is only able to do this by exploiting non-European labour working under conditions that would be illegal on land in either France or Britain.

Other routes operate from France to the UK, and might be cheaper, but won't be quicker.

By bus
Stagecoach East Kent are the main bus operator in the Dover area. Maps, timetables and fare information are available on their website. Stagecoach runs both urban, rural and inter-urban local buses, including regular buses to Deal, Folkestone, Canterbury and further afield.

By foot
Dover is small enough that much of it can reasonably be explored on foot. The main shops are in King Street, Cannon Street and Biggin Street.

See

Do
There is a cliff-top 6-km walk from near the Eastern Docks to St Margaret's Bay. Or you could walk the scenic North Downs Way, a walking trail that follows the low hills that run alongside the coast.

Buy
The town centre isn't that special. The main shops are in King Street, Cannon Street and Biggin Street.

Go next

 * St Margaret's Bay is just a few miles east towards Deal. This bay breaks up the white cliffs with a small hillside village, a scenic beach, lots of parking and some eateries (including the Coastguard Pub, the closest pub to the continent). On a nice day, the afternoon sun lights up the white cliffs on the French side of the channel quite clearly.
 * Folkestone
 * Sandwich
 * Canterbury
 * Ashford

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Dover (New Hampshire)

Dover is a city in New Hampshire, United States. Settled in 1623, it pre-dates the founding of America and is the 7th oldest city in the country.

By car
Dover is located off of the Spaulding Turnpike (Route 16), and is about 10 minutes from I-95, which connects to Maine and Massachusetts.

By train

 * Route stopping at Dover:
 * Downeaster operating five or six trains in each direction daily between Brunswick and Boston with stops Freeport, Portland, Old Orchard Beach (seasonal), Saco, Wells, Dover, Durham, Exeter, Haverhill, and Woburn. During the summer, the Downeaster makes an additional stop at Old Orchard Beach, near to the resorts between Dover and Portland. This comes in handy on summer weekends, when I-95 and US-1 are both bumper to bumper with vacation traffic.
 * Downeaster operating five or six trains in each direction daily between Brunswick and Boston with stops Freeport, Portland, Old Orchard Beach (seasonal), Saco, Wells, Dover, Durham, Exeter, Haverhill, and Woburn. During the summer, the Downeaster makes an additional stop at Old Orchard Beach, near to the resorts between Dover and Portland. This comes in handy on summer weekends, when I-95 and US-1 are both bumper to bumper with vacation traffic.

By bus

 * Wildcat Transit, operated by the University of New Hampshire, runs from many points in Dover to the campus, and connecting buses can be taken to Portsmouth and Newington (New Hampshire).
 * COAST bus is the local, non-university bus company. The Dover school district uses four COAST buses in addition to the normal yellow school buses to transport high school students, and several COAST stops are for this purpose only.
 * C&J Trailways operates hourly service every day from Boston's South Station or Logan International Airport. They are different bus routes; make sure you purchase a ticket for the correct route. As of Nov 2021, due to COVID, only the South Station buses are running from Dover, and only 5 times a day. All Logan travel is going through Portsmouth or Seabrook. Service to Newburyport has been discontinued for all routes on C&J.

Eat
Dover divides its restaurant 'areas' mainly into two distinct locations. In north Dover, off Spaulding Turnpike's exit 9, are a plethora of chain restaurants. Landing in this area you will find Chili's, The 99, Applebee's, Five Guys, McDonalds, and Wendy's. A short drive south on Central Avenue will bring you to the old mill area of the city. This is an area of more the one-of-a-kind custom restaurants. Each has a unique style and atmosphere that covers a very wide variety and one of them is sure to please your taste for the evening. In this area the street addresses range from 286 Central Ave up into the 300's.

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Dover (New Jersey)

Dover is a town in central Morris County, New Jersey with a small city feel. It is home to many Hispanic shops and restaurants. It was once an industrial town with machine shops, iron and mill works, and textile factories.

By car
Dover is accessible from Interstate 80 (exit 35 eastbound, exit 35A westbound), U.S. Route 46, NJ-10, and NJ-15. Several taxi services operate in and around the town.

By train
The NJ Transit Morris and Essex Line and Montclair-Boonton Line both stop at the Dover train station, conveniently located in the Blackwell Street district.

By bus
NJ Transit routes #875 and #880 serve the area, providing connections to Rockaway Town Square, Roxbury Mall/Ledgewood Commons, and Morristown.

Get around
Most of the attractions in Dover are located along the downtown Blackwell Street district. The areas surrounding this district are largely residential with not much to see. |Map of Dover (PDF)

See
Every Sunday from April through December there is a flea market downtown.

Buy
Not really Dover, but closed by - Rockaway Townsquare Mall

Sleep
There are several motels on Route 46 in Rockaway, a drive of about five minutes.

Stay safe
Dover is surrounded by wealthy suburbs and is very safe. If you find yourself walking down Blackwell Street at night, keep your wits about you, but there is really little to worry about.

Go next

 * Morristown
 * New York City
 * Delaware Water Gap

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Dovje-Mojstrana

Dovje-Mojstrana is a village in Slovenia.

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Dovje-Mojstrana is a thousand-year-old-village, beautifully laid out among terraced fields and orchards along the southern foot of the steep sunny slopes of the Karavanke, a village with many typical features of alpine architecture preserved, the most outstanding being the arched doorways of farmhouses.

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Dovrefjell

Dovrefjell is a mountain area in Central Norway that forms a natural barrier between East Norway and Middle Norway - "det Nordenfjeldske" (Norway "north of the mountains", i.e. Dovrefjell). It was long believed to be Norway's highest mountains and remains as national symbol of sturdiness and durability. Most of the areas on the either side of road E6/Dovre railway line from Oppdal to Dombås are protected as national parks.

The area has been heavily trafficked during and probably preceding historical times. Due to often harsh weather and road conditions, it has also been a barrier and a risk to the traveler. But nowadays, E6 and the Dovre railway is almost never closed due to extreme weather (less frequent than once a year).

There are marked routes (summer) and (mostly unstaffed) cabins for hikers, but long trips, tough terrain and often hash weather makes this an area for the experienced hiker. But staying in the valleys around the mountain, there are a lot of nice and not-demanding day-trips with beautiful sceneries, unique plant life, knowledge about local culture and a change to get a glimpse of parts of the animal life: maybe a golden eagle soaring overhead, a muskox (keep your distance!), or if really lucky a reindeer in the distance.

Understand
Most of the area has been protected as two national parks combined with numerous protected areas. The national parks are:

 * Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park, founded 2002, which encompasses the previous and much smaller Dovrefjell National Park established 1974.
 * Dovre National Park, founded 2003, connecting the protected areas in the Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park with Rondane National Park.

Dovrefjell comprises parts of four Norwegian counties; Oppland, Møre og Romsdal, Trøndelag and Hedmark.

History
Dovrefjell has a very central role in Norwegian mythology, history and mind. The name on Trøndelag plus Northern Norway - "det Nordenfjeldske" reflects this: There was no need to include the name of the mountain - it was obvious that it was Dovrefjell. When Norway got its constitution in 1814, the "founding fathers" at the Constituent Assembly swore, after having signed the Constitution; "United and true until the mountains of Dovrefjell do crumble." King Harold 1st, who made Norway an unified country, were brought up for several years by the giant (troll) Dovre in Dovrefjell. According to the saga, of course.

In Henrik Ibsen's dramatic poem Peer Gynt, the "Mountain King" lives in Dovrefjell. Edvard Grieg composed the orchestral piece In the Hall of the Mountain King for Ibsen's drama. This instantly recognizable music is widely used in popular culture from jazz and progrock to classical movies such as Fritz Lang's M.

Several mountain inns were established in the Middle Ages to house pilgrims to Trondheim, officials and other travellers. Two of them are still in service – see Sleep below. Also the old pilgrim routes are still walk-able and made accessible for hikers and pilgrims.

Snøhetta summit in the middle of the area, at 2,286 m (7,500 ft), was long assumed to be Norway's highest mountain – until Jotunheimen was surveyed in the 19th century.

Flora and fauna
Due to its central placement and relatively mild climate Dovrefjell is considered a botanical hotspot. To get an overview visit the Alpine botanical garden at Kongsvoll.

The area around Drivdalen, Snøhetta and Hjerkinn is of particular botanical interest. The three Knutshøene peaks are extremely rich in rare alpine plants, many of which were protected in 1905 and more in 1911. The Drivdalen valley consists of loose slate and limestone, also home to many rare plants.

The Fokstumyrene moorland is first and foremost known for a unique bird life, but here also many different orchids as well. This moorland was well known already in the mid-1800s. The area attracted collectors from all over Europe and in 1917 there were less than 20 nesting bird species left on the marshes. In 1923, Fokstumyrene was fully protected and got even stricter protection in 1969.

Climate
Dovrefjell has a dry, cool, continental climate. Some of the driest places (such as Hjerkinn) in Norway (and all of Europe) are on the plateau. Winters are cold and summers mild.

Get in
The main south-north highway in Norway E6 and main railway Dovrebanen run over Dovrefjell from Dombås to Oppdal. These are largely parallel, although car allows flexibility to stop anywhere. The railway only has two stations on this leg. The small settlements Fokstua and Drivstua, which also have mountain lodges (fjellstuer), are not served by the railroad any more.
 * Hjerkinn: Close to the highest point on the railroad. No settlement, but there are two campgrounds, some hotels and a youth hostel
 * Kongsvoll: No settlement, but Kongsvoll fjellstue (mountain lodge) is nearby

If you arrive Norway by plane from abroad, all trains on Dovrebanen and all long-distance buses on E6 stop at Oslo Airport Gardermoen. (Do not go to Torp if going to Dovrefjell, unless you want to stay over night in Oslo.)

Details - see Get around.

Fees and permits
There are no fees or permits needed for individual travellers. Just obey the park rules. Mostly the ordinary Every Man's rights and the associated duties apply.

Keep distance to wildlife especially during times of calving and rising the small, always at least 200 m to musk oxen and 300 m to Arctic foxes. The wild reindeer here are much shyer than the semi-domestic reindeer elsewhere in the country and should not be disturbed – if you see them, back off calmly.

Leave old structures and ancient pitfalls alone. Don't build cairns. If you use stones for setting up your tent, put them back afterwards, with the upper side upwards.

Use existing paths and trails where possible. These are often marked with discrete cairns.

Biking in the national parks is allowed only part of the year along certain routes (Dovrefjell-Sunndal. E-bikes are counted as a motorised vehicle.

Use of motorised vehicles forbidden in the national parks, off-roading also outside the protected areas. No parking in the non-built-up areas.

Drones are not allowed.

Dogs must be on a leash 1 March–20 August. At other times rules vary by municipality. In any case, dogs mustn't scare wildlife.

Organised trips, for instance guided tours, require permission from the Park Authorities.

Get around
E 136 and the railway Raumabanen run along the south-western edge from Dombås to Åndalsnes (and Molde/Ålesund), national highways R70 and R62 from Oppdal via Sunndalsøra to Molde along the north-western edge, R29 from E6 at Hjerkinn via Folldal to Alvdal (R3) along the south-eastern edge and R3 from Alvdal via Tynset to Ulsberg (E6) along the eastern edge.

By railway the following stations on Dovrebanen are good starting points (south to north): Dombås, Hjerkinn, Kongsvoll and Oppdal. At Dombås, the Raumabanen railway branches off to Åndalsnes, with Lesja, Lesjaverk, Bjorli and Åndalsnes as actual starting points. All trains are operated by Norwegian State Railways (NSB).

By car or bus Dombås is about 340 km from Oslo along E6. Oppdal is 80 km further.

The distance from Dombås to Åndalsnes along E136 is about 105 km. From Oppdal one may take R70 westwards to Sunndalsøra (70 km) and further along R62 in direction of Molde. By own car or bike the trip along Aursjøvegen from Sunndalsøra to Eikesdalen over the mountains (no caravans!) is very impressive, further to Eresfjorden and R660 and R64 to Åndalsnes/Molde, or R660 to Eidsvågen (back on R62 between Sunndalsøra and Molde).

The NSB operates the railways. All the roads mentioned above are served by bus. Lavprisekspressen operates E6 solely (you must book online beforehand), Norway Bussekspress operates on all the other roads mentioned above, except R29. There is a local bus meeting the trains at Hjerkinn along R29 going to and from Alvdal.

Do

Businesses:

Backcountry
Keep to the nearest house. To avoid wear, camp at the huts when possible (there is usually a fee, which includes using the facilities). Where you don't have access to toilets, follow advice of leave-no-trace camping.

Stay safe
Musk oxen can be dangerous, make sure to always keep a distance of at least 200 metres. Unlike other wild animals on mainland Norway, the musk oxen do not flee, but instead form a defensive formation and will attack when approached, at.

There is mobile phone coverage only in parts of the area.

Have appropriate clothes and be prepared for drastic changes in the weather. Have map and compass and the skill to use them, or go with guided tours.

Go next

 * Rondane mountains
 * Oppdal village
 * Romsdalen valley
 * Gudbrandsdalen valley

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Down East

Down East is a region in Maine. It encompasses Hancock and Washington Counties.

Cities and towns
Some of the major tourist towns are:

Other destinations

 * - the first National Park east of the Mississippi. Busy during tourist season but always one of the most beautiful parts of the Maine coast. Approximately 30 minutes south of Ellsworth via Route 3, on Mount Desert Island near Bar Harbor.

Do
Enjoy a boat tour or fishing trip.

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Downers Grove

Downers Grove is a village in Chicagoland. With a 2005 population of 49,000, Downers Grove has developed into a major Chicago suburb. It contains the headquarters of many major companies, including Sara Lee and Butterball, and has a bustling, trendy downtown.

Get in
Downers Grove is located at the intersection of I-88 and I-355, giving it a very easily accessible location. In addition it has three Metra stations on the BNSF line (, , and ), connecting it to Chicago Union Station and Aurora.

Get around
Car is the best way to get around, but Downers Grove does have extensive Pace Bus service throughout town (Routes 461, 462, 463, and 464) and to Oak Park (Rt. 313) and Joliet (Rt. 834). Fares are generally $2 per ride.

Go next

 * Lisle next door has the beautiful Morton Arboretum.
 * Woodridge to the south has Hollywood Boulevard, an upscale movie theater with dining options, alcohol, and visiting stars.
 * Lombard to the north has Yorktown Mall.

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Downey

Downey is a city of 111,000 in the Gateway Cities of Los Angeles.

By car
Downey is located at the intersection of Lakewood (CA-19) and Firestone (CA-42) Boulevards. The Stonewood Center (see "Buy" below) is on the northeast quadrant of the intersection.

By plane
The closest airport to Downey is the Long Beach Airport 8.5 miles south on Lakewood Boulevard.

Go next
Disneyland, Hollywood, and the Beaches are all under a 1 hour drive without traffic.

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Downingtown

Downingtown is a city of 7,900 people in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Get in
Downingtown is 33 miles west of Philadelphia.

By train

 * Train operators:
 * Route stopping at Downington:
 * Keystone multiple trips per day between Harrisburg and New York City with stops in Elizabethtown, Lancaster, Coatesville, Downingtown, Exton, Paoli, Ardmore, Philadelphia, Trenton, and Newark. Some trips operate between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
 * SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line.

Get around
The main mode of transportation is personal motor vehicle.
 * The R5 Septa train line runs into the city to provide access for those who have jobs in the city but live in Downingtown.
 * Septa also provides buses that run transit from many locations ranging from West Chester, King of Prussia, Frazer, and even to the city.
 * Taxi services are available but may take long since it is not a city atmosphere.

See

 * There are many historical sites to see in Downingtown, including many different locations ranging from old bridges to houses that have been standing for many years and are now historic sights.
 * Valley Forge is a half-hour drive from Downingtown and provides a good bit of history on many of the military battles that have taken place in this area.
 * Gettysburg is also about an hour and a half away which too gives a fantastic background on the battles that took place there.

Do

 * Kerr Park: 45 acres. Huge grass fields which are good for all outdoor activities. Brandywine Creek, athletic fields, tennis court, basketball court, pavilions, swing set and play area, picnic areas with tables, public restrooms, paved paths with benches, and "The Sky's the Limit" — an all-abilities playground.
 * Johnsontown Park: 7 acres, swing set and play area, basketball courts, soccer fields.
 * Sunnybrook Park: 2 acres, softball field, basketball court
 * The Ponds: 12 acres, 4 lakes, hiking trails. There is fishing available at the ponds which can be accessed by walking from the center of Downingtown.
 * Marsh Creek: a Pennsylvania State Park of 1,705 acres with a 535-acre lake.
 * Hiking- Many trails winding through woods in which mostly all bring you to another part of the park with water views along the way. All the paths in the park are welcome to pets.
 * Biking- Some biking trails at the park are harder then others being as some are more frequently used and have been made more clear.
 * Paved & dirt trails- For those who wish to walk but don't want to get dirty there are paved trails. For those who are more adventuresome the dirt trails flow through most of the woods.
 * Picnic areas- There are many picnic areas and pavilions with shelter and room enough to fit everyone needed.
 * Refreshment stands- There are two refreshment stands in the park: one is at the bottom by the boat rental area and the other is at the top near the pools.
 * Boating, sailing, fishing
 * Windsurfing- Windsurfing is available by rental or you may use your own equipment.
 * Swimming pool- There is an adult pool with a water slide and diving board, and a small shallow kid-friendly pool with a water-spilling mushroom.
 * Public restrooms- At the top of the pool area and down by the boat rental area.
 * Open dawn to dusk
 * United Sports Training Center : A sports facility with 13 full sized athletic fields which host numerous tournaments. There are two turf fields and three lighted fields.  One of the turf fields is enclosed by fence and bleachers in a stadium setting. Parking lines all 12 fields so it is not a far walk for people when they are on different fields.
 * United Sports Training Center : A sports facility with 13 full sized athletic fields which host numerous tournaments. There are two turf fields and three lighted fields.  One of the turf fields is enclosed by fence and bleachers in a stadium setting. Parking lines all 12 fields so it is not a far walk for people when they are on different fields.

Learn

 * Delaware County Community College
 * West Chester University lies just a town over from

Buy

 * Exton Mall: a 15-minute drive away, the mall contains a wide variety of shops for everyone and a food court with large eating areas.
 * King of Prussia Mall: less then a 1/2-hour drive away, but is the 5th biggest mall in the world with over 400 stores, restaurants and boutiques.

Eat

 * Liones- one of the best pizzerias in town. Food ranges from pastas and fried goods to their specialty Italian strombolies, breads, and pizzas.
 * Bone Fish (Exton)- Good wine selection and also terrific foods that are made fresh and the seafood is never frozen so it is the best around the area.
 * Fridays (Exton)- A wide range of foods for the kids and adults that also has a bar.
 * Red Robin (Exton)- Gourmet burgers and spirits.
 * Brickside Grill (Downingtown)- Fresh seafood bar, Brick Oven to cook food fresh with the flavor of the fire.
 * Uno's Pizza (Exton)- Bar and known for their deep dish and flat bread pizzas. They also have a wide variety of pasta dishes and appetizers.

Drink

 * Victory Beer Brewing Company

Sleep

 * Edges Mill Inn Bed & Breakfast

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Doylestown (Pennsylvania)

Doylestown is a town in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This article also covers the neighboring community of Buckingham.

Understand
The region was the province of the Lenni Lenape tribe of the Delaware Indians prior to the colonization by European settlers. Doylestown and Bucks County remains widely regarded as some of the most beautiful countryside in Pennsylvania – and America! Today it also classified as one of the best places in the nation to raise your family. Doylestown is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 27 miles (43 km) north of Philadelphia. In 2018, the borough population was 8,300. The borough is the county seat of Bucks County.

By car
Doylestown is located at the crossroads of U.S. Route 202 and Pennsylvania Route 611.

From Philadelphia, follow Interstate 76 west and take exit 331B to Interstate 476 north. Follow Interstate 476 north and pass through the Mid-County toll plaza onto the Pennsylvania Turnpike, taking the exit to Interstate 276 east. Follow Interstate 276/Pennsylvania Turnpike east and take the Willow Grove exit (exit 343) to Pennsylvania Route 611. Take the ramp to Pennsylvania Route 611 north. Continue north on Pennsylvania Route 611 and take the exit for Main Street. Follow Main Street north into Doylestown.

From New York City, take Interstate 78 west into New Jersey. Take exit 29 to Interstate 287 south. Follow Interstate 287 south and take exit 17 to U.S. Route 202/U.S. Route 206 south. Continue to follow U.S. Route 202 south, crossing the Delaware River into Pennsylvania. In Buckingham, turn right to remain on U.S. Route 202 south. Turn right onto State Street and follow State Street into Doylestown.

From South Jersey, take the New Jersey Turnpike north to exit 6. Take exit 6 and follow the Pearl Harbor Memorial Turnpike Extension across the Delaware River into Pennsylvania. Continue west along Interstate 276/Pennsylvania Turnpike and take the Willow Grove exit (exit 343) to Pennsylvania Route 611. Take the ramp to Pennsylvania Route 611 north. Continue north on Pennsylvania Route 611 and take the exit for Main Street. Follow Main Street north into Doylestown.

From points south such as Baltimore and Washington, D.C., follow Interstate 95 north into Pennsylvania. Take exit 7 to Interstate 476 north. Follow Interstate 476 north and pass through the Mid-County toll plaza onto the Pennsylvania Turnpike, taking the exit to Interstate 276 east. Follow Interstate 276/Pennsylvania Turnpike east and take the Willow Grove exit (exit 343) to Pennsylvania Route 611. Take the ramp to Pennsylvania Route 611 north. Continue north on Pennsylvania Route 611 and take the exit for Main Street. Follow Main Street north into Doylestown.

From points west such as Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, follow Interstate 76/Pennsylvania Turnpike east. In Valley Forge, the Pennsylvania Turnpike becomes Interstate 276. Follow Interstate 276/Pennsylvania Turnpike east and take the Willow Grove exit (exit 343) to Pennsylvania Route 611. Take the ramp to Pennsylvania Route 611 north. Continue north on Pennsylvania Route 611 and take the exit for Main Street. Follow Main Street north into Doylestown.

From points north such as Allentown and Scranton, follow Interstate 476/Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension south and take the Quakertown exit (exit 44) to Pennsylvania Route 663. Take Pennsylvania Route 663 north. Upon crossing Pennsylvania Route 309 in Quakertown, the road becomes Pennsylvania Route 313 east. Continue along Pennsylvania Route 313 east to Doylestown. From the Easton area, follow Pennsylvania Route 611 south and continue along Main Street into Doylestown.

By plane
The nearest airport to Doylestown with commercial air service is the Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, which is an hour away by car. From here, you can rent a car, take a taxicab, take an Uber or Lyft, or take a SEPTA Regional Rail train to get to Doylestown. To take the train from the airport to Doylestown, take the Airport Line into Center City Philadelphia. At one of the Center City stations (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson) transfer to a Lansdale/Doylestown Line train for service to Doylestown.

Get around
Doylestown is a very walkable town, with sidewalks and crosswalks for pedestrians. The town has the Doylestown Community Bike & Hike System, which consists of over of trails and side paths for pedestrians and bicycles serving both the borough of Doylestown and Doylestown Township. On-street parking and parking lots are available in the downtown area, allowing you to park the car and walk around town. Parking both on-street and in parking lots in the downtown area is regulated by parking meters, which are in effect Monday through Saturday from 9AM to 5PM. Parking is free during the evenings and all day on Sunday and holidays. Parking meters have either 3-hour or 10-hour limits depending on location; the 3-hour meters are $1 per hour while the 10-hour meters are $0.50 per hour. The Borough Hall offers 6-month parking permits for $50 that can be used at the 10-hour meters. All parking meters accept coins; smart meters accept coins in addition to payment with credit cards and the Parkmobile app. There are also free 15-minute parking spaces for people making a quick trip. On-street parking in downtown Doylestown consists of a mix of 3-hour meters, 10-hour meters, and free 15-minute parking spaces. There are 8 public parking lots that are available in the downtown area. The Plaza West parking lot at Hamilton and State streets uses the pay and display system for parking. The Dommel Way parking lot between Court and State streets has free 15-minute parking spaces and 3-hour meters. The Pine Street parking lot at Pine and State streets has 3-hour meters. The Plaza East parking lot at East Oakland Avenue and Donaldson Street has 3-hour meters. The Clinton Street parking lot at Clinton and West Court streets has 3-hour and 10-hour meters. The Bucks County Parking Garage at Broad and Union streets offers free parking 24 hours a day, with a free shuttle on weekday mornings and afternoons to the Justice Center. The Wells Fargo Bank Lot offers free parking from 6PM-2AM on weekdays, noon-2AM on Saturday, and all day Sunday. The County "VIP" Lot offers free parking from 6PM-2AM on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday. Valet parking is available at three locations on State Street from 5PM-midnight on Friday, 11AM-midnight on Saturday, and 10AM-9PM on Sunday.

Ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft can be used to get around Doylestown.

See
Doylestown has a rich history, boasting cultural attractions from colonial times, to the early 1900s, to the present. Doylestown is a must-see for the history buff, the artist, and the student.

Do

Doylestown is alive with events and attractions for visitors of all ages - young couples, families with kids and groups interested in the arts.

 * Burpee Park This park is in the borough of Doylestown next to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic church. The park has the largest play equipment in Doylestown. Burpee park also has three tennis courts, three baseball and softball fields, basketball courts, and a picnic pavilion. The park is open from dust to dawn.
 * Burpee Park This park is in the borough of Doylestown next to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic church. The park has the largest play equipment in Doylestown. Burpee park also has three tennis courts, three baseball and softball fields, basketball courts, and a picnic pavilion. The park is open from dust to dawn.

Buy
The center of Doylestown offers a "small town" feel with gift and antique shops, privately-owned boutiques and friendly customer service.

 * Main Street Market Place -Features multiple stores, restaurant, and bar. Stores include: Beans Beauty Salon, Andre's Wine and Cheese Shop, MODE-Clothing, The Thatched Cottage, and more. 22 S. Main St., 215-345-7721.
 * Smith and Scott 76 S. Main Street, . Specializing in women's clothing and accessories. This is a very trendy upscale store.
 * Smith and Scott 76 S. Main Street, . Specializing in women's clothing and accessories. This is a very trendy upscale store.
 * Smith and Scott 76 S. Main Street, . Specializing in women's clothing and accessories. This is a very trendy upscale store.
 * Smith and Scott 76 S. Main Street, . Specializing in women's clothing and accessories. This is a very trendy upscale store.
 * Smith and Scott 76 S. Main Street, . Specializing in women's clothing and accessories. This is a very trendy upscale store.
 * Smith and Scott 76 S. Main Street, . Specializing in women's clothing and accessories. This is a very trendy upscale store.
 * Smith and Scott 76 S. Main Street, . Specializing in women's clothing and accessories. This is a very trendy upscale store.
 * Smith and Scott 76 S. Main Street, . Specializing in women's clothing and accessories. This is a very trendy upscale store.
 * Smith and Scott 76 S. Main Street, . Specializing in women's clothing and accessories. This is a very trendy upscale store.
 * Smith and Scott 76 S. Main Street, . Specializing in women's clothing and accessories. This is a very trendy upscale store.
 * Smith and Scott 76 S. Main Street, . Specializing in women's clothing and accessories. This is a very trendy upscale store.

Eat
Doylestown is home to dozens of eclectic restaurants that range from burger joints to fine dining.

 * Pennsylvania Soup and Seafood in the Main Street Marketplace 22 S. Main Street, +1 215-230-9490. Fresh seafood and a variety of homemade soups.
 * Pennsylvania Soup and Seafood in the Main Street Marketplace 22 S. Main Street, +1 215-230-9490. Fresh seafood and a variety of homemade soups.
 * Pennsylvania Soup and Seafood in the Main Street Marketplace 22 S. Main Street, +1 215-230-9490. Fresh seafood and a variety of homemade soups.
 * Pennsylvania Soup and Seafood in the Main Street Marketplace 22 S. Main Street, +1 215-230-9490. Fresh seafood and a variety of homemade soups.
 * Pennsylvania Soup and Seafood in the Main Street Marketplace 22 S. Main Street, +1 215-230-9490. Fresh seafood and a variety of homemade soups.
 * Pennsylvania Soup and Seafood in the Main Street Marketplace 22 S. Main Street, +1 215-230-9490. Fresh seafood and a variety of homemade soups.
 * Pennsylvania Soup and Seafood in the Main Street Marketplace 22 S. Main Street, +1 215-230-9490. Fresh seafood and a variety of homemade soups.
 * Pennsylvania Soup and Seafood in the Main Street Marketplace 22 S. Main Street, +1 215-230-9490. Fresh seafood and a variety of homemade soups.
 * Pennsylvania Soup and Seafood in the Main Street Marketplace 22 S. Main Street, +1 215-230-9490. Fresh seafood and a variety of homemade soups.

Drink

 * Puck Live Printers Alley, . Puck is one of the best bars to hang out at in town. Puck has a great outdoor bar in the summer which also has sit down room to eat with friends or family. Puck has live mic nights also.
 * Puck Live Printers Alley, . Puck is one of the best bars to hang out at in town. Puck has a great outdoor bar in the summer which also has sit down room to eat with friends or family. Puck has live mic nights also.
 * Puck Live Printers Alley, . Puck is one of the best bars to hang out at in town. Puck has a great outdoor bar in the summer which also has sit down room to eat with friends or family. Puck has live mic nights also.
 * Puck Live Printers Alley, . Puck is one of the best bars to hang out at in town. Puck has a great outdoor bar in the summer which also has sit down room to eat with friends or family. Puck has live mic nights also.

Sleep

 * Highland Farm Bed and Breakfast This bed and Breakfast is a very historical house where Oscar Hammerstein wrote the lyrics to the Great American Musical Oklahoma. 4 large suites. Breakfast is offered in the dinning room every morning. A wine and cheese reception in the living room at nights. The Highland Farm offers a beautiful wrap-around porch which is great for sitting out on and taking in the views. The Highland Farm Bed and Breakfast is a walk away from town and is a step away far some very nice parks such as Burpee Park and Fanny Chapman Park.

Go next

 * Allentown
 * Peddler's Village. 10 min from Doylestown in Lahaska. Peddler's Village has 70 specialty shops, six restaurants and the Golden Plough Inn for overnight guests. Perfect for a day of shopping, walking and dining in the country. There are also attractions for children at Giggleberry Fair such as a carousel, games and rides.
 * New Hope, 20 min from Doylestown. This riverside town boasts a tremendous amount of shops, art galleries, and theaters as well as a bustling night life and gay community.
 * Delaware River Country, 20 min from Doylestown in Point Pleasant, . Canoe, raft, kayak and tube down the Delaware enjoying the beautiful scenery as you go by!
 * Bowman's Hill Tower A historic Park in Washington Crossing which is about a 20 min drive from Doylestown. The Tower is on top of a giant hill with beautiful views. This is a great place to hike or walk around and take in the beautiful views and landscape.
 * Lambertville a 20-min drive over the bridge from New Hope. This beautiful town is on the other side of the Delaware River across from New Hope. Lambertville is filled with great restaurants, shops, art galleries, bike trails, and walking trails.
 * Washington Crossing a 15- to 20-min drive. Here is where Washington first crossed the Delaware River. Visit this small town and along the river you will see a nice little park in honor of Washington Crossing the Delaware. There are also walking and biking trails along the canal that have a beautiful scenery. If you are visiting around the holidays there is always a reenactment.
 * Rices Market a 10-min drive from Doylestown is one of the areas most popular flea markets. Rices is on a 30 acres on 6326 Greenhill Road New Hope. Clothing, handbags, jewelry, antiques, collectables, meats, baked goods, flowers, fruits, vegetables. Rices is open on Tuesdays all year round and Tuesday and Saturdays in the spring and summer. On most days at Rices there are about 700 vendors and over 1,500 shoppers.
 * High Rocks State Park A park close to the Delaware river on Troy and Cafferty Road in Pipersville, a 15-min drive from Doylestown. High Rocks State Park is the perfect place to take a family or go by your self to hike, walk, or bike the trails. It is a great place to take in the views or do yoga on the jetting rocks on the mountains. At High Rocks there is also a valley with a nice little creek or river.

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Doylestown (Ohio)

Doylestown is a village in Wayne County in Northeast Ohio. The population was 2,799 at the 2000 census.

Get in
Located on the northeastern most corner of Wayne County, Doylestown is centrally located between the region's major metro areas.
 * Route 21 - Runs along the eastern border of Doylestown and connects the town to Akron and Cleveland to the north and Massillon and Canton to the south.
 * Route 585 - Originates along the northern border of the town and connects to Wooster in the southwest.

Get around
Drive, bike, or walk

See

Events

 * Rogues Hollow Festival - First week of every August. A festival that includes games, a parade, and fireworks.
 * Summer Concerts - Friday Nights during the Summer. Concerts are free to the public.

Buy

 * Erin's - Bakery featuring cookies and cakes, 70 Frederick Street, +1 330 658-8988.
 * Doylestown Beverage Center - Convenient store for beverages and other grocery items, 32 Church St, +1 330 658-2671.
 * Country Kids and Collectables - Crafts and pre-owned children's clothes and toys, 121 North Portage St, +1 330 631-4545.
 * Creative Memories - Photo albums,145 Northwood, +1 330 658-6342.
 * Galehouse Tree Farms - Tree farm, specializing in Christmas trees, and a Christmas shop, open year-round, 11762 Coal Bank Road, +1 330 658-2480.
 * Galehouse Tree Farms - Tree farm, specializing in Christmas trees, and a Christmas shop, open year-round, 11762 Coal Bank Road, +1 330 658-2480.

Eat

 * The Valley Inn - Sit down restaurant and bar, 15004 Portage St, +1 330 658-9859
 * Matt's Coffee House - Cafe serving teas and coffees, 68 ½ N. Portage St, +1 330 658-1931.
 * The Sweet Shop - Ice cream and frozen custard, 168 N. Portage St, +1 330 658-3003.
 * The Sweet Shop - Ice cream and frozen custard, 168 N. Portage St, +1 330 658-3003.

Drink

 * Bonneville Bar - Located near intersection of Moine Rd. and Portage St. 13273 Portage St, +1 330 658-1496.
 * Bonneville Bar - Located near intersection of Moine Rd. and Portage St. 13273 Portage St, +1 330 658-1496.
 * Bonneville Bar - Located near intersection of Moine Rd. and Portage St. 13273 Portage St, +1 330 658-1496.

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Dragoman Marsh

Dragoman Marsh is a protected karst wetland area in the Shopluk region of Bulgaria. With the unique combination of wetlands and karst hills, there is impressive biodiversity in the region of the Dragoman Marsh and Chepan Mountain.

Understand
From the tallest grass on the planet to the smallest flowering plant known on Earth, the marsh grows some amazing representatives of Bulgarian flora. Make sure to linger amongst the beautiful water lilies or hunt for some insectivorous plants. Keep on the lookout for playful otters, predatory terrapins, secretive bitterns, loud-voiced warblers, tree frogs and many others as the fauna adapted to the aquatic life is no less impressive. Since draining activities were halted in the 1990 and the recovery of the marsh complete, the bird population has grown to represent over 215 species. And serving as the perfect backdrop to the marsh, Chepan Mountain is like an outdoor botanical garden – the limestone ridges are rich in native Balkan and Bulgarian species.

History
In the beginning of the 20th century the Dragoman marsh spread over an area of 400-450 ha and its depth reached up to 1.5 m. At that time the site was one of the most significant wetlands in terms of biodiversity in West Bulgaria. The marsh was characterized by incredible diversity of plant species. The beautiful white-water lily (Nymphaea alba), the lesser bladderwort (Utricularia minor), the small bur-reed (Sparganium minimum), the great duckweed (Spirodela polyrhiza) all were present 100 years ago. After the disappearance of the insect-eating aldrovanda (Aldrovanda vesiculosa) and caldesia (Caldesia parnassifolia) they are no longer found in Bulgaria as the marsh was their only habitat in the country.

During nesting season in the past there used to breed Red-necked (Podiceps grisegena) and Black-necked Grebes (Podiceps nigricollis), Bitterns (Botaurus stellaris), Pintails (Anas acuta), Redshanks (Tringa totanus), Snipes (Gallinago gallinago), etc. Before the beginning of the autumn migration in late summer thousands of waterfowl preferred the secure conditions in Dragoman Marsh in order to moult here. One of the last nesting pairs of Common Cranes (Grus grus) was observed in the area.

As most of the natural wetlands in Bulgaria, the marsh was subject to drainage. In the beginning of the 1930s a central drainage canal and pot-hole were dug. In the following years the work continued with the construction of additional canals and a water pump station. The waterless marshland was used for cultivation of maize fodder and grains. These agricultural practices ended the life in the marsh for a long time.

The unfavourable economic changes during the last years contributed to reduction of the drainage practices. As a result, the marsh began to restore its original capacity. Early on, it held water for only short periods of time in the spring, later it began to hold water outside the canals all year round. Today the marsh has reaches to over 400 ha and in the central parts the water reaches depths of up to 120 cm.

Landscape
The karst region between Dragoman, Slivnitsa, Kostinbrod, and Godech a unique complex of swamps, wet meadows and hills. Dragoman marsh lies at the bottom of Bezottochna valley, located about 1 km northeast of Dragoman. The altitude of the marsh is 701 m and in spring, an area of the marsh can grow to above 400 ha. To the north rises the steep limestone hill, Chepan, and to south are the gentle slopes of Mount Three Ears.

Chepan Mountain is part of Western Stara Planina. It is a well-marked, karst massif which is mainly oriented from west to east. Southern slopes are steep and inaccessible.

Flora and fauna
After the draining activities ceased, the wetland swiftly recovered. With this revival, now again the Dragoman marsh is the most important breeding site for waterfowl in the region. More than 215 bird species are recorded in the marsh, most of them are protected. During bird migration tens of herons, ducks and warbles form an unforgettable sight. Shelter in the area find two globally threatened species – the Ferruginos Duck (Aythya nyroca) and the Corncrake (Crex crex). The rare Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) breeds here and the hills around are often stunned by the Eagle's Owl (Bubo bubo) cry. Other birds of prey inhabit the region, turning it into a bird's paradise.

Although at the foot of the limestone hill woody flora has undergone significant changes under the action of the human hand, has been retained true botanical garden in the open. Characteristic of higher parts of the mountain steppe plants. 6 and 5 Bulgarian Balkan endemics are clear evidence of floristic and conservation significance of this territory. Steep cliffs, rocky peaks, holes and caves are home to a rich variety of skalolyubivi species. On limestone cliffs nest and live invasive predators such as owl and Long-legged Buzzard. During the day the holes are cool cave dwellings of bats that use the night to feed over the water of Dragoman Marsh. The complex of Dragoman marsh and Chepan Mountain is one of the last refuges of endangered species.

Get in
The town of Dragoman is a good starting point for your trip to the marsh, also because the Wetlands Conservation Centre Dragoman Marsh  is located there. It's a visitor and educational centre run by the Balkani Wildlife Society, at walking distance from the actual marsh. You'll find an exhibition of the wetlands, you can purchase a brochure and get information about trekking and birdwatching. They even rent out binoculars and scoping tubes if you forgot to bring your own. If you're interested in a guided tour, contacting the conservation centre in advance is probably a good idea.

Get around
Hiking is the way to get around. The marsh is mostly undeveloped, but the Balkani Wildlife Society has set out an ecotrail that leads to a watch tower. Use of the trail and tower are free of charge.

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Drake Bay

Drake Bay is a city in the Osa Peninsula region of South Pacific Costa Rica.

Get in
Plane: Fly to the Drake Bay Airport with Sansa or a private charter flight from San José, take a taxi or bus to Sierpe, take a boat down the river to Drake Bay. Your hotel can make arrangements for you. If you fly you will be limited to of luggage.

In the dry season or wet season the road from San José is typically passable all the way to Drake Bay or to Sierpe where the boat ride can be taken to finish the journey to Drake Bay.

Public transport: Take the TRACOPA Bus from San José to Palmar Norte, from there you can take a collective taxi or bus to Sierpe where boats leave twice daily (except October) to Agujitas (them main town in Drake Bay). There is also a direct TRACOPA Bus going from San Jose to Sierpe (stopping in Queopos, so it's easy to catch from Manuel Antonio as well), leaving SJO at 8:30. Check schedules here.

From Puerto Jiménez: Take a bus to La Palma and from there there is a bus twice daily (depending on the rain) to Agujitas. The bus leaves around 11:00 and 16:00.

In either case, you'd need to take a boat from Sierpe to Drake, they leave from near the Donde Jorge restaurant where the bus will drop you off. Public boats depart at around 11:30 and 16:00 and cost $20.

Driving: Only 4x4! Head south on the Inter-American Highway at the gas station in Chacarita (fill up your tank!) turn right and follow the signs. Before you cross the first bridge at Rincón de Osa turn right again. From there it's a gravel road until Drake Bay. Since 2021, all rivers have bridges constructed over them so river crossings are no longer required.

Get around
On foot.

For tours, transportation is usually by boat and can be arranged through your hotel.

You can ask people to give you a ride or pay a collective taxi to the location of your choice (almost anybody who has a car is also a taxi driver.)

See
Corcovado National Park is the main attraction. There are 3 primary ranger stations which serves as the entry point into this park. Tour guides are highly recommended. "Dry Season" is a subjective term. Be prepared to get your shoes soaked and hike through ankle deep mud.

You can only access San Pedrillo Ranger Station on foot from Drake Bay. There is a trail to Sirena but it's almost 30 km on the beach, with two big river crossings and no shade. Your lodge will take with a boat to Sirena.

San Pedrillo: Closest entry from Drake Bay. It is accessible by either a 4-hour hike or 1-hour boat ride from Drake Bay. Boats can be arranged with your hotel. The hike comprises of beach and mountain hikes. You will also walk past various eco-resorts. There is a beautiful waterfall with a great swimming hole near this station. Ask the ranger for directions or guide to take you there.

Sirena: 2½-hour boat ride or 13-16 km (8-10 mile) hike. The hike from Drake Bay to Sirena ranger station is considered extremely strenuous and difficult. The stretch between San Pedrillo and Sirena is mostly beaches with almost no shade. You can camp at the Sirena Station which has showers and wide decks to sleep to keep you out of the rain. Ask Sirena Station for food when you apply for a permit. They can arrange a light meal for you for a nominal fee. Very beautiful hikes around the area and highly recommended.

La Leona: Most southern ranger station.

Los Patos: Only accessible by 2-hour car ride from Drake Bay. If you are hiking this to the beach, it is almost all decline and will take up to 7-8 hours to the beach. Better approached from Puerto Jiménez or Carate, not Drake Bay unless by plane.

There is also the Caño Island Biological Reserve. The scuba diving can be cloudy but the snorkeling is excellent. It is a minimum 1 hour boat ride from Drake Bay.

The little town is off the grid and very quiet, but walking around can make for an interesting afternoon.

Agujitas (Main Town Drake Bay): You can do the poisonous Dart Frog tour with Martin.

Los Planes: The little town of Los Planes is around 5 km from Agujitas. It's a rainforest town with a lot of jungle hikes and a perfect spot to horseback. Check out Naguala Waterfall, refresh yourself in the natural pools and fish some tilapia. They also offer restaurant service. Oro Verde is home to Alfredo, a rainforest hermit who lives in the middle of the jungle and has the biggest collection of 1970s rock music in the area! Tesoro Verde has a private 12-hectare reserve.

Along the coast: If you keep walking along the coast to the direction of San Pedrillo Ranger Station you will pass many secluded beaches where the rainforest meets the ocean. Coatis, Anteaters and Monkeys are often seen. At Rio Claro River mouth, lives "Clavito" who rents out kayaks to paddle up river. The next beach is called San Josecito and is a perfect place to Snorkel as there is a rock formation which forms a calm bay. There is a coral reef, so bring your mask.

Do

 * Snorkel at Cano Island.
 * Hike at Cano Island to see pre-Columbian stone spheres.
 * Take a dolphin and whale watching tour.
 * Scuba DIVE in the Caño Island Biological Reserve.
 * Fishing.
 * Swim and boogie board.
 * Surf.
 * Birdwatching.
 * Hike in Corcovado.
 * Sea kayak in Drake Bay and on the Rio Agujitas.
 * Horseback riding.
 * Zip-lining through the jungle (tour shut down as of 2022)

Buy
There is not much to buy, other than souvenirs from your hotel. Stores and entertainment are extremely limited. No ATM or bank or post office in the area.

Eat
It is best to eat at your hotel. There are not many restaurants in the small town of Drake Bay. There is a bar on the hill (called "la gorra," or "the cap") that offers a limited menu.

There are several small sodas in Agujitas which offer mostly local food and fresh fish.

Drink
This is a very small and quiet town.

La Jungla Bar, locally called "Tureca", is a friendly bar which serves good drinks and plays nice music. They have outside balcony with a view right into the rainforest. Across the street you will find Jade Mar, which serves drinks and food. There are other a couple other bars in town, but expect that many of them will only be open during high season.

Sleep

 * Jinetes de Osa +800 317-0333. In Agujitas, the village of Drake Bay; nine-room lodge; faces black beach; tours; meals; dive and adventure packages.
 * Cabinas Mirador Lodge +506 8836-94-15, +506 8334-44-38. Drake Bay views, amazing sunsets; three meals a day; mid-range; tours; hiking;rustic cabins.
 * Cabinas Las Caletas: On top of steep ridge; views of Drake Bay; cabins; tours; meals; owned by Tico/Swiss couple.
 * Aquila de Osa Inn. Situated in Drake Bay, Aquila de Osa Inn is a picturesque hotel offering guests a chance to enjoy the wonderful experiences of the rain forest including seeing many of Costa Rica's natural wildlife.
 * La Paloma Lodge is a great eco-lodge located in the wild jungle with great views overlooking the pacific.
 * Drake Bay Getaway is charming eco-lodge located a few minutes west of town, high on a hill overlooking Drake Bay.
 * Tranquilo Lodge is a beautiful lodge located halfway between the airport and the Drake Bay village with a great sunset views.

Budget

 * Casa Gitana, located across the Bay from the town. Located five minutes from the airport during dry season.
 * Many other options in town
 * Many other options in town

Go next
The main excursion from Drake Bay is to backpack through Corcovado. Adventurous backpackers can plan a one way trip from the first ranger station to one of the more remote ranger stations, and arrange for a boat to drop off and pick up.

Scuba divers can arrange for a trip to Cano island.

Drake Bay offers a lot of things for adventurous souls, if you like to hike and camp you can stay quite a while and explore everyday something new.

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Dram

Dram (Zhangmu & Nepalese: Khasa) is a town in Xigatse Prefecture. At 2350 m above sea level, it belongs more to the world of Nepal than the high plateau of Tibet.

Get in
On the Friendship Hwy, at the border with Nepal. There is no public transportation, so you will have to hitchhike or rent a Land Cruiser for further travel into Tibet.

Coming from Nepal - read the get out section.

Buy
Bank of China does not change money. You may find that changing money will be better on the Chinese side of the border. Most merchants on both sides of the border take both Nepalese rupees and Chinese yuan for purchases and will offer to change your money.

Prices in Dram are the highest in Tibet - 2-3 times as expensive as Lhasa.

Eat
Lots of Chinese restaurants in the vicinity of the Bank of China branch.

Sleep
Zhangmu Binguan, Zhangmu Luguan, Himalaya Hotel, Waishigongbianshi Binguan are the main hotels within Dram, near the Bank of China branch. the Riguang Lushe is further uphill from the other hotels.

Go next
The Friendship Hwy winds its way through Dram, zig-zagging back and forth as it descends the mountain side. At the lowest point of Dram is the edge of the no man's land that separates Dram from its counterpart on the Nepal side, Kodari. Here you will find Chinese Customs and Immigration at the gate that separates the town from the no man's land. The no man's land stretches for 10 km until you reach the Friendship Bridge with Nepalese Customs and Immigration at the other side. You have two options for travel through the no man's land - one is to walk and the other is to hitchhike. You will also find baggage porters, charging an average of 40 rupees per porter, who will carry your baggage across the no-man's land.

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Drama

Drama is a city in Northern Greece

Understand
Covering an area in a valley between a mountainous area Drama is a central city in Northern Greece known for a number of events and sights around it. Its name means "rich in water" in Greek.

Get in
The best way to reach Drama is by the Bus, frequently travelling from Thessaloniki ( for a single ticket), you can also travel there by train but the train station is about a 10 minute walk from the centre of the city. The bus station is about 3 minutes from the center of the city near "plateia elefterias" (freedom square) the main square.

By plane
You can travel to Kavala international airport and then catch a bus to Drama.

By train
You can get a train from either Thessaloniki or Athens. Cost is cheaper than the bus.

By car
With the Egnatia freeway you can reach Drama in less than 2 hours from Thessaloniki, and around 30 minutes from Kavala.

By bus
You can take the KTEL (Greek national busservice) from Thessaloniki (around 2 hours, ) or Kavala.

By boat
The nearest harbour is Kavala, mainly serving the routes between Kavala-Thassos-Lemnos.

Get around
One of the best things in Drama is the outstanding natural beauty of the surrounding areas. This might be tricky to reach and Drama does no get the tourism it deserves therefore it is best reached by car. But if you are thinking of seeing a part in Greece that is not spoiled by tourism then this area is for you. In the city there are cozy restaurants and Ouzo places as well as a booming nightlife of very luxurious cafe-bars for the size of the city. There are also nightclubs, some near the city centre and some a little further out of the centre.

See

Downtown:

Further away:

Do
Do go for a coffee on one of the luxurious coffee places and do eat at a local taverna. Drama is well known for its night life which attracts lots of people from surrounding cities.

There are also an archaeological museum and a religion history museum in the city. Surrounding the city there are a number of archaeological sites, including the Philippi ancient theatre. This is an operational theatre and remakes of ancient Greek theatre plays are played here.

Work
Volunteering work in the area of Drama is possible during the Christmas period where the central square is transformed into a theme park known as "oneiroupoli" (city of dreams), you can contact the city municipality for information.

Buy
Drama has a very competitive market for its size and you can find practically anything you would expect in a major city. The market is closely packed together surrounding the main square.

Eat
There are a number of places to eat in Drama. The quality of the food offered is very good and since the city is virtually tourist-free you can expect to have a decent meal for a normal price

Budget

 * Stefanos, follow the road towards the west from the main square, offers Greek "suvlaki" änd "gyros" sandwiches (around per person for 2 sandwiches).
 * Kalamia, towards the east of the main square next to a bank, offers "kebab" style grill, (around per person for 2 servings).
 * Black & White (Ασπρο Μαυρο):Dim. Gounari 7Α, offers Greek "bugatsa" (cream filled pasty), around per serving.

Mid-range
Nisaki: between the agia varvara park and the kapnomagaza. Serves cooked food, grills and fish. Prices around per person

Drink

 * Kafe Elefteria Probably one of the oldest coffehouses in the city, in the now renovated old building serves plenty of hot and cold drinks. North of the main square.
 * Kafe Aigeo Serving a younger crowd this lively bar is west of the Agia Varvara square. It gets very crowded on weekends and the music is loud.

Sleep
Hotels:
 * Emporiko, +30 2521 037903. Kind of looks like it could fit in on a street in Tehran somewhere.
 * Marianna, +30 2521 031520. A multi-story hotel.
 * Xenia, +30 2521 033195. Very elongate and otherwise nondescript-looking.

If you do not wish to stay in the centre there are numerous hotels in the villages around Drama, including Petalo Resort +30 694 824 8104

Stay safe
In a city that is unspoiled by tourism you should try to maintain a respectful communication towards others as extreme behaviour towards people might cause a scene. Also try to avoid getting involved with any local disputes. Crime in Drama is nearly non-existent.

Connect
City hall: +30 25210 25555 Hospital: +30 25210 23351 Police: +30 25210 22341

Cope
The weather can be very hot during summertime and the winters are usually cold and breezy with some snow.

Go next

 * Kavala
 * Serres

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Drammen

Drammen is a city in Viken, previously Buskerud, 40 km (25 mi) southwest of Oslo. Drammen is where the Drammen river runs into the Drammensfjord, an arm of the Oslofjord. The part north of the river is called Bragernes, the part south of the river is called Strømsø. Drammen is promoted as "the river city". Drammen earlier had a reputation for being a grim industrial town. The city was also dubbed the biggest road intersection in Norway, due to the heavy traffic. Today the industry is gone or cleaned, and the traffic passes on highways outside the city. So Drammen today is a nice city, and a pleasant side-trip from Oslo. Or a destination of its own. The city has a long history as a centre for timber-trade and paper production. The paper mills however are closed today.

Drammen was created in 1811 when the small towns Bragernes and Strømsø were officially merged into one town.

By plane
Either Oslo Airport, Gardemoen or Sandefjord airport Torp. They are both approximately one hour driving from Drammen. From Oslo Airport, Gardermoen there are several direct trains. There are 3 airport express trains per hour, these cost 250 kr one way and take exactly one hour. Then there's one InterCity and one regional train per hour, leaving the airport at 08 and 38 respectively, which take about 1 hr 15 min and cost 182 kr one way. There are also bus connections to Drammen from both airports.

By rail
Most long-distance trains from Oslo travelling in the western and southern directions pass through Drammen. The following line passes Drammen: the Oslo-Skien line, the Oslo-Bergen line and the Oslo-Kongsberg-Kristiansand-Stavanger line. Drammen also has frequent local trains from Oslo. The railway station, is located at Strømsø Torg 1, across the river from the central square.

By car
E18 from Oslo, Larvik and Kristiansand. It is a 40-min drive from Oslo, depending on the traffic. E134 connects Drammen with Kongsberg. E134 continues to Notodden and Haugesund. Norwegian National road 23 leads through a sub sea tunnel from Drøbak at the east side of the Oslofjord.

By bus
Local buses are operated by Nettbuss.

By foot
The city centre is compact and easy to get around by foot. The river separates the two halves of the city. There are two main bridges for pedestrians: the old city bridge, which often carries heavy traffic, and the new Ypsilon bridge which is for pedestrians and cyclists only, and therefore makes a pleasant alternative. The city of Drammen has many walking paths along the river on both sides. These are very popular and pleasant. In addition, there are many walking trails in the hills behind the city, including the Zig-Zag path up to Spiralen, which is accessed just behind the main church.

See

The central square is Bragernes Torg, one of Europe's biggest town squares. It was laid out very wide after the great fire of 1866 to prevent future fires from spreading from one half of the city to the other. It has a small market on most days, and is the focal point for the city's pubs and clubs, with plenty of outdoor drinking in summer.

Drink

Go next
Try gorge jumping at Kjøsterudjuvet The Kjøsterudjuvet is a 10,000-year-old gorge just ten minutes from downtown Drammen. This ravine in the mountain side is 1,300 metres long with a rise of 250 metres. The vertical walls are up to 60 metres high and the ravine is only 4 metres wide at its most narrow part. Contact arrcom.no.
 * Blåfarveværket in Åmot. An old mining industrial complex, made to museum and art galleries. The old mines are also open to the public. In the period 1770-1857 cobalt blue was manufactured here.
 * Drøbak along Norwegian National Road 23 on the other side of the Oslofjord through a sub sea tunnel. Visit this picturesque, small town and the historical Oscarsborg fortress.
 * Kjøsterudjuvet

Bring the children to one of the many open farms in the region. Here, they can go riding and play in the hay. At Sand Farm in Hurum they have hens, sheep, pigs, ducks, rabbits, turkeys, horses and cats. The farm also has a small café selling delicious cakes and bread.
 * Visit a farm

Arena Vestfossen in Øvre Eiker gives room to several contemporary artists. Paintings, photos, installations, furniture, design, performances and other visual art. Studios and galleries with possibilities of direct sales.
 * Arena Vestfossen

At Haugiani Glass in Øvre Eiker you can see the making of glass and buy goods directly from the artists’ own store. They accept all kinds of commissions, also hand engraving. Haugiani Glass lies in Shoddyhuset, where also Galleri Møllabekken is located.
 * Haugiani Glass/Maria og Magnus Hesslid

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Draper

Draper is a city in Utah.

By plane

 * Salt Lake City International Airport is about 30 minutes north of Draper, and serves as Delta Air Lines' mid-country hub, with over 120 daily departures for Delta alone. It has direct international flights to various cities in Mexico and Canada, and to Paris.

By bus
Utah Transit Authority operates a few routes in Draper Utah.

Useful routes:
 * F514, the 300 West Flex, runs from the Draper FrontRunner station north to the Living Planet Aquarium, South Jordan FrontRunner station and the Sandy Civic Center Trax Station. The F514 does not run on weekends.
 * F546, the Draper Flex, stops at the hotels at State Street and E12150 S on the way to Draper Peaks Shopping Center, the Crescent View Trax station and the Draper Town Center Trax station.

Do

 * - located in Draper
 * - located in Draper

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Drayton

Drayton is a town in the Red River Valley of North Dakota. It has a population of about 906 people. Elevation is 801 feet.

Get in

 * By car: I-29 off exit 187. State hwy 66 east to the junction of SH 44.

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Drøbak

Drøbak is in the Frogn municipality, in the county of Akershus in Norway, at the shores of the Oslofjord, a few miles south-east of Oslo.

Understand
Drøbak was in the 19th century used as a winter port for the capital Oslo, because the fjord froze in winter time. The most famous story is Oscarborg Fortresses role during the Norwegian campaign of World War II. On 9 April 1940, the fortress sunk the German cruiser Blücher and thus delayed the Nazi German invasion of Norway.

Today the town is a picturesque little spot, which consists mostly of small, whitepainted wooden houses. Especially in summer, the town is used as a seaside resort for many tourists, who find many scenic attractions here. From the harbor in Drøbak there is a ferry to the former fortress Oscarsborg, which has been converted into a museum and a hotel resort. During the summer season, the fortress can also be reached by a separate liner boat from Oslo/Sentrum. Mandatory for those with an interest in history and beautiful sceneries.

By plane

 * | Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Norway’s Main Airport. Travelling time by car to Drøbak is approximately 1 hour (50% more during busy day hours through Oslo Ring Road).

By boat
Good moorings if you have your own boat.

In the period April 15 to September 30 you may travel to Drøbak by ferry. The ferryboat leaves every day from Aker Brygge in Oslo, landing at Sjøtorget in Drøbak. This ferry stops at Oscarsborg Fortress and Håøya.

By bus
Bus routes 541 and 542 from Oslo, about 40 minutes away. The fare is 74kr.

By car
European Route E6 is going through Frogn municipality in the north-south direction (from Oslo and the Swedish border). Follow signs to Drøbak from the motorway. There is a sub sea tunnel at Norwegian National Road 23 under the Oslofjord from the west side of the fjord. (Hurum and Drammen where connected to the European Road E18)

By motorcycle
The mentioned routes for bicycles are tempting drives for MC-enthusiasts who want to avoid the motorway and enjoy curvy country roads.

By taxi
A taxi from Oslo will cost you about 500-600kr in the daytime, and about 1000kr in the evening or at night. On longer taxi rides, it's OK to bargain with the driver for a fair price.

Get around
The town of Drøbak is small, and most can be reached on foot. For tours in the wider area Follo, the bus is the best option, both north towards the capital, Oslo and south towards Østfold county.

Drøbak has good ports for small boats.The surroundings around Drøbak provide excellent opportunities to use a bicycle or motorcycle. If you drive a car, you should be aware of the many toll booths in the area. Taxi is a rather expensive alternative.

See

 * Lutefisk Museum - This museum is unique - being the world's only. It has a rather humouristic exhibition of one of Norway’s most special and traditional fish dishes, next door to the Aquarium
 * Several art galleries.
 * Lutefisk Museum - This museum is unique - being the world's only. It has a rather humouristic exhibition of one of Norway’s most special and traditional fish dishes, next door to the Aquarium
 * Several art galleries.
 * Lutefisk Museum - This museum is unique - being the world's only. It has a rather humouristic exhibition of one of Norway’s most special and traditional fish dishes, next door to the Aquarium
 * Several art galleries.
 * Several art galleries.

Do

 * Go for a walk in the city centre, with the many art galleries. Take a look at the picturesque buildings everywhere.
 * Go for a sea bath in Badeparken or one of the many beaches in the summer.

Drink

 * Telegrafen and Reenskaug hotel (generally a bit younger crowd)
 * Telegrafen and Reenskaug hotel (generally a bit younger crowd)

Note: The local authorities closed all food sale after midnight because they did not want people in the streets at night time. So no burgers, etc., on the streets of Drøbak.

Go next

 * Hvitsten (to the south) - an idyllic little port where the famous painter Edvard Munch had his summer residence.
 * Son (a few miles to the south) is a cozy, traditional village and port in Vestby municipality, even smaller than Drøbak that consists of small, picturesque houses and reputable restaurants near the seafront. A popular location for different artists.
 * is a necessary stop for children, on your way northwards towards Oslo.

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Dreieich

Dreieich is a city in Hesse, one of the states of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Understand
Dreieich has about 40,000 inhabitants and is 10 km south of Frankfurt am Main. It consists of the communities of Sprendlingen, Dreieichenhain, Buchschlag, Götzenhain and Offenthal.

By plane
Is 14 km from Frankfurt airport

By car
Zeppelinheim exit of the A5 just south of the A43 or exit of the A661.

See

 * In the Altstadt part of Dreieichenhain you can see some Fachwerk houses and the ruins of an old castle.

Go next

 * Neu-Isenburg
 * Langen

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Drenthe

Drenthe is a province in the northeast of the Netherlands. It is bordered by Overijssel in the south, Friesland in the west, Groningen to the north and the German districts of Emsland and Bentheim in the east. Drenthe is the least populated province of the Netherlands and offers swamps and hunebedden (dolmens).

Cities

 * — capital of Drenthe, once a year the famous TT Assen is staged here
 * — a village - region is not flat, by Dutch standards, but quite hilly with forests, lakes, and the largest hunnebed of the Netherlands
 * — old fortified town in the south
 * — good access point for the Dwingelose heide, a national park
 * — old village, nowadays its municipality is larger than Assen, famous for its zoo
 * — old town, serving as a junction of waterways
 * — old village
 * — in WWII a large transport camp was outside this village, from which many Jews had been transported, now a museum
 * — old village in the north of the province, once a year a big animal market is held here
 * — in WWII a large transport camp was outside this village, from which many Jews had been transported, now a museum
 * — old village in the north of the province, once a year a big animal market is held here

Other destinations

 * Throughout all of Drenthe, many dolmens (hunebedden) can be found. The reason for their creation is speculated, but never the less they are worth having seen.
 * The were a 19th-century attempt to create a system that could help the lesser-off Dutchman make his way into the higher ranks of society. The project started in Frederiksoord in 1818, and has locations around it, in Veenhuizen, and outside of Drenthe. The lot of them became UNESCO-listed in 2021, together with one near Turnhout, Belgium.

Understand
With a population density of 181.9 citizens per square kilometre, Drenthe is the least dense province. The land is mostly used for agricultural needs, and the only densely populated areas of the province will be found in the semi-industrial cities of Assen and Emmen.

Talk
Like the rest of the Netherlands, most citizens living in Drenthe speak Dutch. Most of the population can understand and speak English and German decently. The province also has one of the most known dialects of the country, Drèenths. This dialect isn't spoken in the cities much. Instead you'll find it on the countryside, which Drenthe has plenty of. The dialect is as well-known as it is due to the Nederpop (Dutch pop) band Skik, which between 1997 and 2000 produced songs in Drèents. Their most popular song is Op Fietse, which describes a tour of Drenthe by bike.

By plane
The international Groningen Airport is actually on the outskirts of Eelde in Drenthe (and not far from Groningen either), and sees limited yet slowly growing number of connections. Bus number 9 takes only 5 minutes to get to the centre of Eelde and the journey costs €1.26. If you go the other direction, to the terminus in De Punt, you can change to a bus 50 to Assen (add extra 30 minutes and €3.31), where you can change to trains and further buses traversing Drenthe.

The Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of the world's best-connected hubs, but it is at least 180 km by road from Assen (at least 2 hours drive in normal conditions), or almost 2h30mins by train, with a change of trains required in Amsterdam. Journey cost should not exceed €30. Other airports in the Netherlands or neighbouring Germany are even farther away.

By train
It is easiest to come o Drenthe by train from Utrecht or Groningen. If you want to visit Emmen you can take a bus from Groningen or take a train from Zwolle.

Get around
Within the province, travel by bus is possible. But the best way to explore is by bike. As there are many little nice villages and small places to visit, it is a good idea to go exploring by bike. Cycleways are found throughout the whole province.

As for travel by car, the motorways, and   can be found in the province. Other major (regional) roads are the, and.

See
Explore the Dwingelose Heide or visit the Netherlands' biggest Hunebed in Borger. The International Wooden Shoe Museum in Eelde, near Groningen, is a museum for clogs, clog-making equipment and machinery. It has the largest collection of wooden footwear in the world.

Borger itself is far from interesting, but in the wider region many people spend holidays there. Many forests are to be found here, with little lakes to swim in. This is not a flat region, by Dutch standards, but quite hilly. Also, a large sheep festival is held every year in Exloo.

Orvelte is a park with old houses. Very interesting, it gives a glimpse of the countryside in past centuries. It is free to enter the village, but some sights and activities charge €2-5, parking is €4.

Outside the village of Westerbork was a large transport camp from which many Jews had been transported. This is now a museum.

Do
Rent a bike and explore the region. Visit little villages, have a drink. Take in some food in some of the excellent restaurants you will come across. If you are getting too tired, put your bike on the train. If you head to Westerbork, consider an organized bike tour for an extra dose of history.

Go next
There are fine next stops in every direction. Head north to explore the lively student city of Groningen, or south to explore the historic towns of the Eastern Netherlands. Of course, other destinations in the Netherlands are just a quick ride away, so if you haven't checked out the major tourist destinations of Amsterdam and Delft, nothing is stopping you from heading out west. If you're looking to cross the border with Germany, Meppen is just on the other side and a popular shopping destination.

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