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Moorea

Moorea is an island in the Society Islands archipelago, a few kilometers off the northwest coast of Tahiti.

Understand
If you are visiting French Polynesia on a budget, Moorea is the place to be. Moorea is like Tahiti but cheaper and less touristy. It's mostly rural and farming is big. There are chickens everywhere; the roosters crowing at 06:00 can get old after a few days.

Mosquitoes can be a problem away from the coast.

There are only a few banks on Moorea, and they are in the more populated villages. All banks are closed on Sundays. You can make currency exchanges at the major hotels, but at a lower rate. Plan accordingly.

Moorea doesn't really have any "cities" although there are several towns and villages. When entering a village you will see an official road sign stating the name of the village you are entering. When exiting the village, you will see the same sign with village name, but the village name will have an "X" over it.

Cook's Bay and Opunohu Bay are two of the regions of the island.

Talk
Everybody speaks Tahitian and French. Anybody working in tourist services will speak enough English to get by, although it's not well spoken by the general public.

Get in
Take the Aremiti high-speed ferry from Papeete: 1770 F each way, 10-11 times a day, and takes approximately 40 min (Oct 2022). The website will have up-to-date fares and schedules. The channel between the islands can be choppy, but you may see some humpback whales or dolphins along the way. Note that if you need to take your car on the ferry you must make a reservation in advance to ensure there is a spot.

The Terevau high-speed ferry from Papeete: 1240 F each way, 4-5 times a day, runs more limited service (only one vessel), but tends to be a bit faster (30 minutes) and cheaper. Room for passengers and scooters but not cars.

Air Tahiti - flights are about 15 minutes long, and run back and forth several times a day. Be careful if you get airsick. The planes are small and fly at a low altitude so if there is any rough weather you will feel it the whole ride over.

By car or moped
As the island is administratively a part of France, the roads are surprisingly good. The 62-km main road around the island is all paved and quite wide. The speed limit varies from 30-60 km/h.

You can rent a moped for a day for about US$50 and drive it around the island in a few hours without fear of death. If you don't know how to ride one, take it slow or you will get hurt.

There are car rental agencies at the ferry terminal (Avis and Europcar). A tiny Renault 108 will cost 8000 F (francs) per day, tax and unlimited kilometers included (Jan 2019). The basic insurance has a 100,000 F deductible.

Petrol costs 140 F/litre (Jan 2019).

You can drive around the entire island in a few hours at a leisurely pace with time to stop and admire the view. Plan for more time to take advantage of the spectacular public beaches. Driving in a counterclockwise direction makes it easier to pull off the road when there is adequate space at the side. It may sound like obvious advice, but don't stop on the road – it's dangerous.

Other transportation
After the ferry arrives, one bus leaves from the ferry terminal in each direction around the island (clockwise and counterclockwise). The fare is 300 F.

Hitching works with the usual caveats and risks.

Do

Eat
The humid climate can cause a decrease in appetite. Thus locals tend to have many small meals or snacks through out the day. Poisson cru is the way to go. Food trucks (roulottes) are also present though not like in Papeete.

 * There are also great pizza places just up the road from Club Bali and the Moorea Pearl Resort. Both are reasonably priced and you will get your money's worth.
 * There are also great pizza places just up the road from Club Bali and the Moorea Pearl Resort. Both are reasonably priced and you will get your money's worth.

Drink
Every hotel has a bar and there are lots of little bars and restaurants around. But drinking in bars in French Polynesia is damn expensive. Your best bet is to buy some Hinano bombers at the store and drink on the beach.

You will be charged an additional 60 F deposit fee when purchasing Hinano bottles larger than 355 mL (12 oz). You can redeem your deposit at any location that sells Hinano. The larger bottles are sent back to the Hinano brewery for reuse/refill.

Tabu is another local beer, only available in 355-mL bottles and slightly more expensive compared to a 355-mL bottle of Hinano. Tabu is better tempered to the Tahitian heat. Unlike Hinano, Tabu is very drinkable at all temperatures: cold, slightly chilled, or room temperature.

Budget
Most of the accommodation on Moorea is located on the north side, between Cook’s Bay and Oponohu Bay, with some additional options farther to the northwest. In addition you may find some good options on AirBNB.

Splurge
There are some really fancy hotels and resorts here, although no super-resorts like on Tahiti. Club Mediterranée, once very famous, has been abandoned.

Stay safe
Moorea has almost no violent crime. Petty theft can be an issue. Check your valuables at the desk or keep them on you. At least keep them stashed out of sight. Odd things may be taken, like the beat-up old sneakers you left outside to dry the night before you are leaving, forcing you to hitch a ride to the bus stop because you have no other footwear to make the mile walk up the road and the pavement is a million degrees and there's broken glass in the margin, and then buy US$20 flip flops to wear on the plane.

Perhaps due to its lack of reliable public transportation and its outrageously expensive taxi fares, Moorea has a serious drunk-driving problem (with both tourists and locals equally guilty). Take particular care when walking or cycling the island's only paved road after dark; it gets pitch-black and can be quite dangerous away from the main villages (where you'll also be more tempted to walk or cycle in the middle of the road due to the amount of broken glass on the shoulders).

Go next
There are a couple of islets around Moorea you can visit.

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Moorefield

Moorefield is a town in the Potomac Highlands region of West Virginia. This article also covers the nearby city of Petersburg and the surrounding area in the South Branch Valley.

Understand
Moorefield is the main settlement on the South Branch of the Potomac River, and the county seat of Hardy County. It sits in the center of an unusually large area of flat land for the area, being completely surrounded by rugged mountains. The South Branch Valley used to be one of the more remote areas of West Virginia, but with the construction of U.S. 48 as a four-lane divided highway in the early 2010s, it is now much easier to reach.

Unlike the regions surrounding Davis to the west and Wardensville to the east, the South Branch Valley is not particularly touristy, instead being dominated by poultry and cattle farming. It however makes a good side trip from those two towns, as Moorefield has many more options for retail and dining. It is also itself a good base from which to explore the surrounding backcountry.

Hardy County has a tourism web site with an email contact link for more information.

Get in
Moorefield is not served by public transportation. No bus, train, or passenger airline service exists.

From anywhere outside the Appalachians, the best driving route is to take U.S. 48, which connects to I-81 near the I-66 junction in the east, and to I-79 in the west. As of 2020, most of U.S. 48 is a four-lane divided highway, with the exception of the easternmost portion from Wardensville to Strasburg, and a segment from north of Elkins to Davis.

If you're already in the Appalachians, U.S. 220 is the main north-south highway through the regions. It is a two-lane highway, so unless you're already close, it probably makes more sense to cut over to the Interstates and take U.S. 48 instead.

Get around
Moorefield has no public transportation. You will need a car to get to most destinations.

See
Moorefield is located in the scenic South Branch Valley of the Potomac Highlands, in the foothills of the Allegheny mountains. There is a lot of natural beauty.

Do
Outside the Monongahela National Forest, the land is mostly privately owned and there doesn't appear to be a lot of hiking. There are ample public access sites to the Potomac River for fishing and boating, though, and there are outfitters you can rent equipment from.

Eat
Most of the restaurants in the area are American diner-type places, though there are a few Italian and Latin American restaurants as well.

Connect
Cellular voice service is pretty consistent throughout the region, but cellular data appears to be limited to 1x (for Verizon at least). Moorefield is on the northern fringes of the National Radio Quiet Zone, which might be the reason for this. Also, note that there is no cellular service along U.S. 48 east of town almost all the way to the Virginia state line.

Go next

 * Davis, to the west beyond the Allegheny Front, has a number of natural areas to explore
 * Wardensville to the east is the gateway to the Lost River Valley
 * Romney, the next historic city to the north
 * Franklin, the next historic city to the south

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Mooresville

Mooresville, North Carolina is located 20 minutes north of uptown Charlotte, and is also known as "Race City, USA." Mooresville is home to a multitude of NASCAR race shops, as well as home to some of NASCAR's elite drivers.

By car
I-77 is the major interstate highway that goes through Mooresville, running north-south. NC-150, 152, and 3 are other options to consider if coming in from other area towns.

Buy

 * Visit race shops. Shops to visit include Dale Earnhardt Incorporated (DEI) on Coddle Creek Hwy. (aka. Dale Earnhardt Hwy.), Robert Yates Racing, Penske Racing, and Roush Racing.  Nearby towns are the location of the race shops of Evernham Motorsports, Richard Childress Racing, and Hendrick Motorsports.  At each shop, visitors have the opportunity to view displays, videos, and actual race cars, while also being able to browse through the gift shop.

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Moorhead

Moorhead is a city in Minnesota of about 35,000 which is closely associated with its partner city, Fargo, North Dakota. Moorhead is a vibrant college town with two exceptional universities - Concordia College (private) and Minnesota State University (public) - in addition to a regional vocational school, Minnesota State Community and Technical College. Moorhead is sometimes referred to as the "twin city" of the larger Fargo, which is its neighbor across the Red River in North Dakota. Together Moorhead and Fargo are the hub of the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area, with suburbs Dilworth, West Fargo, Horace, and Harwood. Within this metropolitan area one finds college and professional sports, hundreds of restaurants, extensive and varied shopping opportunities, a surprising concentration of youth-oriented nightlife, several auto racing venues, and a great range of lodging choices.

By car

 * Moorhead is at Minnesota's western border on Interstate Highway 94. US Highway 10 has its western terminus in Moorhead, and US Highway 75 passes through the city in a north/south orientation.

By train

 * The Fargo/Moorhead area has rail service via Amtrak (the Empire Builder), with the passenger terminal at 420 4th Street North in Fargo. Trains only come once a day in each direction, in the middle of the night.

By plane

 * Two airports serve Fargo/Moorhead:
 * Hector International Airport, a regional commercial airport, is in northern Fargo,
 * Moorhead Municipal Airport, several miles east of Moorhead on Interstate 94,

By bus

 * Bus service is provided by Jefferson Lines, serving one stop in Moorhead and two across the state border in Fargo, from cities in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana. Check the schedules for all three stops in the Fargo-Moorhead area, as different buses serve different stops.

Get around
Matbus provides local bus service around the Fargo/Moorhead area six days a week.

See and do

 * In addition, there's a variety of fun activities and interesting landmarks across the river in Fargo. These include many restaurants, shopping, professional minor-league baseball, museums, and more.
 * In addition, there's a variety of fun activities and interesting landmarks across the river in Fargo. These include many restaurants, shopping, professional minor-league baseball, museums, and more.
 * In addition, there's a variety of fun activities and interesting landmarks across the river in Fargo. These include many restaurants, shopping, professional minor-league baseball, museums, and more.
 * In addition, there's a variety of fun activities and interesting landmarks across the river in Fargo. These include many restaurants, shopping, professional minor-league baseball, museums, and more.
 * In addition, there's a variety of fun activities and interesting landmarks across the river in Fargo. These include many restaurants, shopping, professional minor-league baseball, museums, and more.
 * In addition, there's a variety of fun activities and interesting landmarks across the river in Fargo. These include many restaurants, shopping, professional minor-league baseball, museums, and more.

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Moorreesburg

Moorreesburg is a town in the Swartland region of the Western Cape province of South Africa

Get in
By car, via the N7 national road. The nearest airport is Cape Town International.

Get around
Moorreesburg is known as the breadbasket of the Western Cape and lies in the heart of the Swartland about 100 km from Cape Town, on the N7 to Namibia.

See
Wheat Industry Museum. One of three of its kind in the world.

Do
Guestfarms in the area are very popular especially for Capetonians to breakaway for a weekend. There are activities on the Bergriver eg, camping, canoeing, swimming, fishing and hiking. For the more adventurous there are 4x4 routes, clay pigeon shooting and wingshooting.

Drink
Oscars' Lounge Bar at the Samoa Hotel oozes ambience with its fireplace for cold winter evenings and a selection of pub-style meals. Meet the locals for a game of darts or relax and catch up with the news and sporting events on DSTV.

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Moose Jaw

Moose Jaw is a city of about 34,000 people in Southwestern Saskatchewan. A popular tourist destination, it is about 45 minutes west of the provincial capital of Regina. During Prohibition (of alcohol) in the 1920s, its proximity to the US border and easy rail access made it a popular destination for alcohol-starved Americans.

Understand
Moose Jaw is an industrial centre and important railway junction for the area's agricultural produce. CFB Moose Jaw is a NATO flight training school, and is home to the Snowbirds, Canada's military aerobatic air show flight demonstration team. Moose Jaw also has a casino and geothermal spa. Moose Jaw's winters are long, cold and dry, while its summers are short, but very warm and relatively wet. The coldest month is January, with a mean temperature of -12.3 °C, while the warmest is July, with a mean temperature of 19.3 °C. The driest month is February, in which an average of 11.1 mm of precipitation falls, while the wettest month is July, which brings an average of 63 mm. Annual average precipitation is 365 mm.

A resident of Moose Jaw is a "Moose Javian".

By plane

 * Regina International Airport. The nearest commercial airport. It has four gates which handle flights to major centres in Canada via Air Canada and WestJet, as well as regular flights during the autumn, winter and spring to Las Vegas, Phoenix and Orlando. Wrapture Limousine offers charter service from the airport to Moose Jaw.

By car

 * Moose Jaw is on Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) and is 45 minutes west of Regina.
 * The city can also be accessed via Highway 2, which from the north links to Saskatoon and Prince Albert and to the south links with the US.

Get around

 * Route 1 - Mall, Superstore, Wal-Mart, Trailer Courts, Union Hospital, A.E. Peacock Collegiate
 * Route 2 – Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Sportsplex, Mall, Vanier Collegiat
 * Route 3 – Pioneer Lodge, Central Collegiate
 * Route 4 – South Hill Clinic, South Hill Mall, Extendicare, Riverview Collegiate
 * Route 4 – South Hill Clinic, South Hill Mall, Extendicare, Riverview Collegiate

Do

 * Festivals: enjoy a host of arts and cultural festivals, such as the Festival of Words, Moose Jaw Band and Choral Festival, Music Festival, Motif, and the Moose Jaw Dance Festival.

Caronport
Caronport is a town of 994 largely based around the Briercest Bible College and Seminary, located west  of Moose Jaw on the Trans-Canada Highway

Mortlach
Mortlach village about west  of Moose Jaw on the Trans-Canada Highway.

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Moosonee

Moosonee is a town of 1,500 people (2016) in Northern Ontario. Called the "Gateway to the Arctic", it is Ontario's only saltwater port where goods are transferred from trains to aircraft and barges to more northerly communities. Although it is on the same latitude (51° N) as Calgary, Saskatoon, London (UK), and slightly south of Berlin, it is still an isolated community as there is no year-round road access.

History
The first European-Canadians to settle at Moosonee were Annie Hardisty and her two daughters in 1900. However, the place was not fully developed until 1903 when a crew of 21 fur traders of Revillon Frères arrived to establish the Moose River Post, which became their most important location. It was quickly expanded with a staff house, carpenter's shop, warehouse, and sawmill. Although this outpost was prosperous, it remained isolated with supply ships only arriving once a year from Montreal and mail only arriving four times a year. Scows that travelled along the Pagwachuan, Kenogami, and Albany Rivers from Pagwa were the only supply lines for Moose River Post until 1932. In that year, the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway was extended to Moose River Post from Cochrane, and the town was renamed Moosonee from the Cree word Moosoneek meaning "at the Moose (River)".

In 1936, Revillon Frères sold its Canadian operations to the Hudson's Bay Company and the Moosonee post closed. The HBC also exited the fur trade and opened a retail store in Moosonee (now Northern Store part of the North West Company). With the end of the fur trade business, Moosonee's economy became centred on transportation.

In 1962, Moosonee became the site of Royal Canadian Air Force Station Moosonee that was part of NORAD's Pinetree Line chain of radar stations. It closed in 1975 and some of its buildings were used by the town after the closure, including the base swimming pool and recreation centre.

In 1968, the town was classified as a Development Area Board. In November 2000, it was incorporated as the Town of Moosonee.

In 1987, the town created the Moosonee salt water port. It is the only salt water port in Ontario.

Climate
Moosonee experiences a humid continental climate, generally featuring long cold winters and short warm to hot summers, with James Bay acting as a thermal reservoir to moderate spring and fall temperatures. Freeze-up on the Moose River normally occurs between late November and mid-December, with mean daily minimum January temperatures approximately −27 °C (−17 °F). Spring break-up, or spring thaw, usually occurs in April. Mean annual precipitation is approximately 682 millimetres (26.9 in), and mean annual snowfall is approximately 213 centimetres (83.9 in). Severe thunderstorms can occur from time to time.

By plane

 * Seaplanes arrive and depart from the Moosonee Water Aerodrome.

By car
The only road access to Moosonee is by winter ice roads.

 * The Wetum Road links Moosonee and Moose Factory to an all-season forestry road near Otter Rapids, which connects to the provincial highway network via Highway 634 near Abitibi Canyon.
 * The James Bay Winter Road travels northwest along the coast of James Bay, linking Moosonee to Fort Albany, Kashechewan and Attawapiskat. It is mostly used by trucks for mining operations.

Get around

 * Northway Taxi, +1 705-336-3000
 * Mahekun Taxi, +1 705-336-6700
 * DC Cab, +1 705-336-3333

See
Notable attractions in Moosonee include:

Connect
Cellular service is available in Moosonee and Moose Factory. Wi-fi is available at the railway station.

Moose Factory
Accessible by water taxi in the summer ($15 one-way) and by ice road in the winter (usually December to March; taxi $10 one-way). During the spring ice break-up and fall freeze in the river, accessible only by helicopter ($40 one-way).

Go next
With limited options for onwards travel, you'll probably need to go back the way you came.
 * Cochrane — the southern terminus of the Ontario Northland Railway's Polar Bear Express.
 * Timmins — the nearest city; served by scheduled flights.

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Mopti

Mopti is one of the main ports in Mali, and a good gateway for many of the country's most impressive attractions such as Djenné, Timbuktu, and Dogon Country.

Mopti is a city in the Mopti Region in Mali, north east of the capital Bamako.

Get in

There are regular buses between Mopti and the nearby city of Sevare, as well as to the capital Bamako. As Sevare is on the main Road you may find it easier to travel there then catch a local bus to Mopti.

Mopti is a major gateway for river transport along the Niger river. When rivers are high, usually from June to December, it's possible to travel by boat to Mopti from both Timbuktu and Djenné as well as Bamako.

, in nearby Sevare des not receive any scheduled flights. It was shelled in July 2018 during a national election.

Get around
The centre of Mopti is compact enough that you should be able to walk everywhere. Taxis are, however, available.

See

The harbour is bustling with life. Also worth a visit is the market near the mosque in the old section of the city.

Do
Take a trip on a pinasse to one of the nearby Bozo villages. It should cost maximum 5,000 CFA for two hours. There is a pinasse mafia at the harbour that tries to control the pricing and asks for extraordinary prices (up to 30,000 CFA for one hour!) Avoid them.

Arrange a trip up river in a pinasse to Timbuktu.

Satimbé Travel can arrange tours to Dogon Country with private transport. Be prepared to negotiate heavily on price.

Avoid acquiring guides at Bar Bozo. While the bar is a fine place for a meal and the de-facto meeting place amongst foreigners, there also is a less-than-savory element which will try to engage you for trips in a boat, to Dogon Country, or any other tourist-related interest.

Buy
You can buy a slab of salt from the harbour.

Eat

Stay safe
Mopti is full of people who want to sell you souvenirs and tours to various places, including river trips. Many are extremely persistent and will not take no for an answer; getting rid of them is something which you will get better at with time.

Ignore those who offer to act as your bodyguard during daylight. Mopti is not that dangerous.

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Mopti (region)

Mopti is a region in central Mali named after the largest city within the region.

Understand
Most of Mali's travel riches are concentrated in this region: unique rock formations at Hombori, the architecture of Djenné, and the unbelievable escarpment villages of Dogon Country.

Get in
Buses and Minibuses travel frequently between Mopti and Bamako.

Flights between Mopti and Bamako are operated by Compagnie Aerienne du Mali.

Stay safe
See the warning at the top of the Mali page for information on the security situation.

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Mora

There is more than one place called Mora:

Portugal

 * Mora (Portugal) - A town in Alto Alentejo

Spain

 * Mora (Spain) - A town in Toledo (province)

Sweden

 * Mora (Sweden) - A town in Sweden

United States of America

 * Mora (New Mexico) - A town in New Mexico

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Mora (New Mexico)

Mora is a town in Northeast New Mexico. Its proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains makes it a useful base of operations for hunting, fishing, hiking, etc.

Get in
The nearest city with major commercial air service is Albuquerque, about 150 miles to the south. To drive to Mora from Albuquerque, follow I-25 to Las Vegas (New Mexico), then turn north on NM 65. This road can be difficult going in the winter.

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Mora (Sweden)

Mora is a city in the Dalarna province in Sweden. It is on the shore of Lake Siljan, the sixth largest lake in Sweden. The municipality of Mora has about 20,000 inhabitants.

Understand
Due to its strategic location on the isthmus between the lakes Siljan and Orsan, with the Dalälv river as a major communication route, the area has been populated as early as the 7th century AD. Several archaeological discoveries from around 1000 AD tells of a rich Viking-era culture built around fur hunting, fishing and iron processing.

The name "Mora" is first used in written sources in 1325. The word itself is the plural user of the dialectical word 'mor', meaning "dense forest on damp land". Mora became an important place in Swedish history during the 16th century, when it supported Gustav Vasa in the Swedish war of independence from the Kalmar Union, 1521-1523.

Mora became industrialized during the latter part of the 18th century with the production of Mora clocks. During the 19th century Mora instead became a producer of knives, faucets and ice drills.

By train
The easiest way to reach Mora is by road or by train. is about four hours from the capital Stockholm. Mora is the final station of Dalabanan, which continues towards Stockholm. Railway tickets can be bought at the website of the Swedish railway company SJ. Regional trains are operated by Tåg i Bergslagen. Buses and trains both stop at the railway station which is a short walk from the city centre and the hotels there. Mora is an important stop on Inlandsbanan.

Taking the train to is also an option. It brings you further into the center and closer to the shore. It does however only have some regional train service due to shorther platforms. Inlandsbanan does also stop here.

By bus
Bus is in general the cheapest way of reaching Mora from other cities than Stockholm. The biggest intercity bus company is Swebus Express. MasExpressen service goes from Stockholm to Mora.

By car
Highway E45 (also known as Inlandsvägen) from Gothenburg passes by Mora, continuing north towards Karesuando. Mora is connected to E45 via route 26, which meets the E45 by Johannisholm, some south of Mora.

Route 70 leads from Mora to Rättvik, where it is branched into route one route which keeps the name 70, and continues towards Enköping, and route 69 which will take you to Falun. From Enköping you can continue toward Stockholm via the highway E18, and from Falun you can easily continue towards Gävle and Uppsala.

Get around
Mora is small enough to be explored on foot, however there is a local bus network handled by Dalatrafik. The price for a bus ticket is 17 kr. If you drive a car, parking is free on many streets.

Taxis are pricey, as always in Sweden. Mora Taxi is reached on +46 250 15000.

See
The Dalarna province is by many considered to be the very essence of Sweden, and Mora is a strong contributor to that fact. This is the home of the Dala Horse, the most famous Swedish souvenir there is.

 * Nusnäs (10 km south-east of Mora. To get to Nusnäs from Mora, take bus 108 from the railway station in Mora) The village of Nusnäs is the place where the Dala Horse is made. These small wooden horses have been around since the 17th century. They are normally painted orange or blue with symmetrical decorations known as kurbits painting. The horses are carved and painted in workshops open for tourists, and you can buy a carving kit of your own or even try to paint one yourself. Dala Horse workshops in Nusnäs:

Do

 * Ice hockey is popular in Mora. The local team Mora IK remains the arch rival of Leksand, the traditional hockey superpower in the lwague. The two teams have rollercoasted in and out of the top league, SHL. After failing the 2019 SHL qualifiers, Mora has been relegated for play in the second-tier league, HockeyAllsvenskan. During the hockey season (September-March) you can join the crowds in FM Mattsson Arena. Tickets can be purchased at the tourist agency. If you want to stand with the hardcore fans a ticket is 125 kr, if you prefer sitting down prices range from 180 kr to 295 kr.

Buy

 * Might as well get that Dala Horse immediately. You can run but you can't hide.
 * A more useful memory of Mora would be a Mora knife, the weapon of choice for Swedes whatever task needs to be fulfilled. You will for instance never see a Swedish soldier or construction worker without a Mora knife in his belt. Old style Mora knives have handles made of wood, but cheaper versions with plastic handles are available as well. The knives are made by two Mora companies: Frosts and Mora of Sweden. Mora of Sweden has an outlet store.

Go next
The area around Lake Siljan is truly beautiful and well worth exploring. Don't just hang out in Mora; visit Rättvik, Orsa and Tällberg as well.

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Moradabad

Moradabad is a city in Uttar Pradesh in India. It is situated at a distance of about 167 km from Delhi and is also known as Brass City or Pital Nagri.

Understand
Moradabad is an industrial city famous for its brassware. It is also an important railway junction in northern India.

Get in
You can go to Moradabad by using railways as well as roadways.

Get around
You can visit the malls such as: Westend Mall, Crossroad Mall, Parsvnath Mall, Rap Mall, Pacific Mall, Tdi Mall, Parsvnath Square, Parsvnath Plaza, Tdi Arcade, Wave.

You can also visit the Deer Park and the Prem Wonderland.

Buy
Moradabad has a huge market of brass utensils, brass ornaments jewelry and handicrafts. The city exports a huge amount brass-ware to other countries.

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Moraga

Moraga is in Contra Costa County in the Bay Area of California. It is part of the Lafayette-Orinda-Moraga trifecta that locals call Lamorinda.

Get in
The town cannot be reached directly from the freeway, with only a handful of roads that connect it to the rest of the world. County Connection bus #106 goes to Moraga from Lafayette and Orinda Bart station and bus #206 just goes from Orinda Bart station. The buses stop all over Moraga and go to St. Mary's College.

Do
Moraga Commons Park where you can go to the Skate Park, play basketball or frisbee golf.

There are summer concerts on Thursday night at the Moraga Commons.

Go next

 * Orinda - A mostly residential city, Orinda does offer a movie theater that is a throwback to the golden years of cinema.
 * Berkeley - Located on the other side of the hills, Berkeley has a well-deserved reputation as a kooky bastion of liberal activists. More importantly to the traveler, it offers an excellent selection of bars and restaurants.
 * Lafayette - A mostly residential town that offers interesting dining opportunities and is home to the Lafayette Reservoir, a great spot for hiking or jogging.

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Morant Bay

Morant Bay is a city in the parish of Saint Thomas in Surrey County in Southwest Jamaica.

Get in
There are taxicabs and buses that go to Morant Bay every day from Kingston, Port Antonio, Ochio Rios, Mandeville and other cities and towns in Jamaica.

See
Morant Bay was the site of the Morant Bay Rebellion in 1865, led by Jamaican national hero Paul Bogle, a very significant event in the history of Jamaica and the struggle for freedom from colonialism.

The site of the courthouse where the action happened burned down in 2007, but the famous Paul Bogle statue is there. In 2005, even the historic society was struggling, but this is definitely a place to visit if you are into history.

 * Memorial Garden — Opposite the court house is a memorial garden for the Jamaican soldiers who lost their lives during World War 1. At the centre of the gardens, a monument has been erected in their honour.
 * Morant Bay Fort — Behind the court house is a small park containing the ruins of the Morant Bay Fort. The fort dates from 1758 and was designed to hold nine guns. Three cannons remain there today. During an excavation behind the court house in 1973 in the park, the bodies of 79 people were discovered. They are believed to have been killed during the 1865 rebellion. Their remains were reinterred in a mass grave in the park. A plaque was installed to commemorate their lives.
 * Morant Bay Court House — The Morant Bay Rebellion began as a protest outside the court house. It was destroyed by fire during the rebellion but was rebuilt afterwards. This historic court house was destroyed by fire in 2007. A statue of Paul Bogle, sculpted by Edna Manley (wife of Norman Manley and mother of Michael Manley), had been installed outside the court house, but it was put into storage after the 2007 fire. A new court house was completed and opened in August 2014. The 9,013 square-foot building includes two courtrooms with jury boxes, two judges’ chambers, a registry, clerk’s office, jury room, witness room, lunch room, sick bay, holding area with police post, public sanitary facilities, and a 40 feet container for storage of files and accommodation for the bailiff.
 * St. Thomas Parish Church — Located to the West of the Court House. It was constructed in 1865 to replace another church which previously occupied the site.

Emergency
In case of emergency, dial the police, from any phone (even without signal), at 119. You are required to use the dial pad for processing. Morant Bay is served by the Morant Bay Police.

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Moray

 * This page is about the county in Scotland. For the Incan archeological site, see Moray (Peru).

Moray is a county in the northeast of Scotland, with Aberdeenshire to its south and east, and Highland region west. It's bounded to the north by the Moray Firth, an arm of the North Sea. It's mostly rural, and in 2019 had a population of 95,520.

Towns

 * , the county town, has a 13th-century ruined cathedral, and an earlier bishop's palace nearby.

A series of small towns line the coast of the Moray Firth. From the west:
 * has a castle, the remarkable Pictish Sueno's (or Sven's) Stone, and a couple of distilleries.
 * Findhorn just north on the coast is a "New Age" settlement.
 * is an 18th century planned town on a grid pattern. It's better known now for its RAF base and Gordonstoun school. Along the coast are pine woods and sand dunes.
 * and Cullen are two small fishing ports.

Inland is classic malt-whisky distilling country along the lower Spey Valley.
 * ,, and  are the main towns here.

Understand
"Moray" probably derives from Celtic mori, sea, and treb, settlement. In the 11th century, this was a huge tract of territory, between lowland Alba to the south and Viking Sutherland and the islands to the north. Its ruler or "Mormaer" was MacBheatha mac Fhionnlaigh, whom we call Macbeth. But was a Mormaer an independent king or a vassal noble? Duncan of Alba reckoned Macbeth was subservient, and marched north in 1040 to prove his argument; Macbeth's forces overcame and killed him, so Macbeth became king of a unified Scotland. According to Shakespeare he benefited from witchcraft, but it was all quite legal and constitutional, as hacking your opponents to bits was sort of a medieval Electoral College. His reign was secure enough for him to make a pilgrimage to Rome, but in 1057 he was slain in battle in a similarly legal and constitutional way, and Malcolm III got to be king.

Later centuries whittled down Moray to a small county centred on Elgin, and so it remains. (In 1975 it was absorbed into Grampian Region, but re-emerged as a county in 1996.) Its coast is on the same latitude as Newfoundland but has a much milder climate, and its industries have been agriculture, stone quarrying and fishing - this last has virtually gone. North Sea oil and gas were never a major industry here. What Moray is now best known for is whisky tourism, with a chain of distilleries lining the Spey Valley.

Local information

 * Moray County Council website

Get in
For Forres and Elgin the usual approach by air, rail or road is via Inverness. For the southern towns such as Keith, Aberdeen may be a more convenient way in.

Trains run every couple of hours from Aberdeen via Dyce, Inverurie, Huntly and Keith to Elgin and Forres, continuing to Nairn and Inverness.

The main road through the county is A96. Stagecoach Bus 10 follows it, running hourly from Inverness to Forres, Elgin and Aberdeen.

Get around
Buses follow A96 and link the coastal towns. You need your own wheels for anywhere else.

See

 * Elgin cathedral dates from 1224 and was continually wrecked for the next few centuries.
 * Spynie Palace near Elgin was the bishop's abode.
 * Gordon Castle in Fochabers has attractive walled gardens.
 * Brodie Castle near Forres is a sumptuous mansion.
 * Sueno's (or Sven's) Stone in Forres is a 6.5 m slab with Pictish carvings.
 * Burghead on the coast has a curious Pictish well.
 * Dufftown has the ruin of Balvenie Castle, and the Keith & Dufftown heritage railway.

Do

 * Walk the Speyside Way, a long-distance footpath linking Buckie, Fochabers, Dufftown, Craigellachie, Tomintoul, Ballindoch, Grantown on Spey, Boat of Garten and Aviemore.
 * Highland Games are held at Gordon Castle near Elgin in May, and in Forres and Dufftown in July. They have pipe bands, caber-tossing, field and track events and so on; some are combined with Clan Gatherings or Agricultural Shows.
 * Golf courses are everywhere, especially along the coast.
 * Surfing is possible in the right conditions. There's a surf school in Lossiemouth.

Eat

 * Elgin has the best selection, and all the towns have cheap-and-cheerful places. You might dine better at the golf hotels.
 * Cullen skink is a rich creamy broth of smoked haddock, potato and onion, traditionally from Cullen.

Drink

 * Distilleries: Elgin has half-a-dozen; best known is Glen Moray, which offers tours. Dufftown has more than you could shake a stick at. Dallas Dhu near Forres is no longer a working distillery, but is now a museum showing early 20th century whisky production methods.
 * The main towns all have pubs and hotel bars.

Stay safe
Moray is lowland, with just its southwest edge rising into the Cairngorms, so the main hazards are man-made: traffic, traffic, traffic!

Will you incur dreadful bad luck by quoting from Macbeth? Traditionally the curse is only invoked by quoting the play within a theatre, outside of rehearsal or performance. But think twice.

Go next

 * East to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
 * West to Inverness and The Great Glen and Strathspey.
 * South to the Cairngorms National Park

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Morazán

Morazan is one of the fourteen departments (sometimes translated as "provinces") of El Salvador. It is located in the northeastern part of the country, and its departmental seat is San Francisco Gotera. Much of the area is mountainous and cool most of the year, but downhill in Gotera, the temperature can reach into and beyond 100°F or 37°C. During the civil war of the 1980s, this department saw much of the heaviest fighting, including the famed El Mozote massacre. Fifteen years after the peace accords, the area is recovering and rebuilding.

Cities

 * San Francisco Gotera

Get around
You can find buses running to Gotera, Sociedad, Corinto and other towns in the department, as well as to San Miguel or La Unión. "Kilometer 18" stop is a major center for changing routes. Outside the towns, if you have no transport of your own, such as a bike or car, and do not care to walk, you will need to depend on local pickups that carry large numbers of hitchhikers from place to place; expect to ride in the truck bed, often standing up. If you speak Spanish, it is not a bad idea to check with other riders to find out what they paid; those who do not appear to be Salvadoran have sometimes been greatly overcharged, on the assumption that they can and will pay without question. These days, one occasionally finds someone who will provide a free ride if it is on the way, but most locals have little steady income, and it is appropriate at least to ask, "Cuánto le debo?" (How much do I owe you?)

Buy
Morazán is an especially rural part of a developing country. In the whole northeastern region of La Unión-Morazán, do not expect recognition of the same world-famous travelers' checks that are a recommended part of travel in even the most remote parts of, say, Mexico. There is now a bank in Corinto, which would suggest that larger cities such as Gotera likely have at least one bank, possibly more. However, travelers' checks are still unlikely to work there.

Western Union offices are available for money transfers, but their policy for identification contradicts the policy stated on the forms used by US senders. While Western Union forms indicate that the recipient must provide photo identification, the actual practice in Morazán is that this photo ID is not sufficient; the recipient must be able to provide the identification code provided on the sender's receipt. Therefore, when wiring or being wired money, it is important that the sender contact the recipient to communicate this code.

Do not expect most places to accept credit or debit cards; the rare shops that do often will add a 7% convenience fee to recoup recover card companies' processing charges, and not all shops that add this charge will have a posted policy, but they generally mention it when you offer a card for payment. Shops accepting cards increasingly accept cards that were hard to use outside of North America such as Discover; however, transactions involving cards have a spotty record of success unrelated to the amount being charged.

When paying with cash, which is the usual mode in Morazán, be aware that many shops cannot or will not handle bills larger than $20 US, and occasionally may ask if you have a smaller bill if your purchase is inexpensive.

Go next

 * Santa Rosa de Lima
 * San Miguel

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Morón

 * ''For other places with the same or similar names, see Moron (disambiguation).

Morón is the second largest town in the province of Ciego de Avila, Central Cuba. It is the nearest town to the tourist resorts on Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo.

Get in
The main highway from the Carretera Central in Ciego de Avila to Cayo Coco skirts the edge of the town.

There is a regular train service from Ciego de Avila. In addition, Morón is one of the stops along the Santa Clara to Nuevitas route.

Get around
By bici-taxi

The streets of Morón, like many cities in Cuba, are dominated by bici-taxis. These bike-rickshaw vehicles seat two passengers each, and the average Cuban pays no more than 25 CUP for any distance within the town. Operators will try to upsell you as a tourist; negotiate your price before getting on.

Do

 * Visit the Laguna de Leche (Lake of Milk) - the largest natural lake in Cuba, lying on the northern edge of the town. At times the sediment in the water does make it appear milky.  There are a number of bars on its shores, as well as a restaurant built on stilts on the lake. On Monday everything is closed down there. You can walk there in less than two hours or take a taxi from Morón.
 * In the neighboring village of Patria, on the eastern side of the town, the sugar mill has been converted to a museum.
 * Rancho Palma is on the road running east of the town towards Bolivia, and is a countryside park with animals and a traditional Cuban restaurant.
 * Criadero de Cocodrilos is a bit further down the road towards Bolivia, past Rancho Palma. The property hosts a crocodile sanctuary as well as a bar.

Sleep
There are two state run hotels in Morón. There are also many casas particulares in town.

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Morden

Morden is a town of about 8600 people (2016) in Central Manitoba. It is home to the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre. Along with the neighbouring community of Winkler, it is the centre of a richly productive agricultural area, and home to a large Mennonite community.

Understand
Since the Morden area experiences some of the warmest temperatures in Manitoba, it has become a centre for agricultural and horticultural research. Since 1915, the city has been home to the Morden Research and Development Centre, which is operated by the Government of Canada. It is a filming location for the 2020 Amazon Prime television series Tales from the Loop.

History
Morden was founded in 1882, when the Canadian Pacific Railway built a railway line crossing the Dead Horse Creek. This spot became a popular resting place as it was ideal to provide water for drinking and locomotives. The settlement was named "Morden", after Alvey Morden, on whose family's land the community was established.

Climate
Morden has hot summers and cold winters. The average high in July is 25.6 °C (78.1 °F) and the average low is 14.3 °C (57.7 °F).

By bus
There is no longer passenger bus service to Morden. (Jan 2018)

By car
Morden is 126 km (1½ hours) southwest from Winnipeg on Highway 3.

Travellers from the U.S. can reach Morden by taking Interstate 29 at Pembina, North Dakota, which turns into PTH 75, to Winkler, then turning onto PTH 14. Morden is about 34 km northwest of the United States border crossing at Walhalla, North Dakota and 40 km northeast of the United States border crossing at Maida, North Dakota.

By plane
Morden is served by a small private aviation airport, Morden Regional Aerodrome. The nearest airport with commercial service is in Winnipeg.

Buy

 * Morden Farmer’s Market: June to October: Thursdays from 4PM
 * Downtown Shopping District: on Stephen Street & South Railway

Go next
Winkler is the next city, 13 km east of Morden on Highway 3. Winnipeg isn't that far off from Morden you can get there by following Highway 3 for 125 km.

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Wikivoyage:Joke articles/Mordor

Mordor (Sindarin: Black Land, Quenya: Land of Shadow, Chinese: 魔多) is the land covering the volcanic plateau of South East Middle Earth, to the east of the River Anduin, and is the original 'Quest' destination, particularly popular with ringbearers.

History
Thoroughly unpleasant. The region of Mordor has rarely been dealt a kind hand. Successive colonial powers have done little to clean the place up, and there is still no functioning train service. The recent large scale eruption of Mount Doom and the associated collateral damage, just might (only might) encourage a more enlightened approach to development in the region.

At one stage, a distant ancestor of Viggo Mortensen had the chance to improve the standard of local infrastructure, but decided to be a king instead. Hugo Weaving was quite young at the time, but still showed his displeasure.

President Sauron, despite a few setbacks, has been in power since 1,000 years after the end of the First Age, and is thus a very unusual Three Age president. The campaigning cry of his supporters is "one more Age, one more Age", and you will probably be able to pick up a tee shirt.

Pre-colonial era
It's very complicated, poorly recorded and really not worth bothering about. Lots of wars, fallen Vala and some fairly angry types smiting the earth.

Landscape
Mordor is surrounded on three sides by large mountain ranges: Ered Lithui (Ash Mountains) in the north, Ephel Duath (Mountains of Shadow) to the west bordering the region of Gondor, and extending round to the south. Generally they are not very nice, even worse than the Brecon Beacons.

Don't read
Anything by JRR Tolkien or his youngest son. This family has done much dis-service to the region, and has a poor understanding of the place from a traveller's perspective.

Talk
Orcish is the native tongue, specifically the Black Speech dialect, though speakers of Westron should have no problems.

If you are having some difficulty, head to the Mouth of Sauron who can provide translations from Elvish, Entish, and the Tongues of Men.

Get in

One does not simply walk in to Mordor. You gotta rock in to Mordor. Or take the shortbus. For the more adventurous traveler, the Secret Stair is a steep, dangerous way into Mordor from Minas Morgul that takes you through Cirith Ungol.

After the recent twinning with the city of Brussels, all citizens of countries who are signatories to the Schengen treaty, are granted an unlimited stay visa on arrival. Australians however, remain unwelcome.

By air
The quickest way in is to fly with a Nazgul, though many travellers complain that the distance from the airport into the city actually makes Ryanair look convenient by comparison. Holders of the 666 student pass have not been eligible for Nazgul discounts since the end of the Second Age.

Get around
While numerous UK-based car-rental agencies will claim to offer vehicles in this region, the sad truth is that walking remains the most common mode of transport. Distances are long, conditions are brutal, and chance of death is high, so comfortable shoes are an absolute must.

If you do find a car, driving is in the middle of the road, and parking always hard to find. Orcish traffic wardens are renowned for their lack of a sense of humour.

See

Mordor is quite unique amongst A-list destinations in that it tends to see you rather better than you see it.

Do
If you a meet a beardy bloke in a pointy hat, ignore everything he says. He will try to make you do something dangerous. He is quite persistent, so if he gets too annoying, feed him to a Balrog. He may reappear a few weeks later looking all white and shiny, but don't be deceived as he will try to make you kill yourself again.

That warning aside, Mordor is an increasingly popular destination for active travellers who enjoy getting right off the beaten track.

 * Trekking through any of the Mordor ranges should not be taken lightly. An authorised, experienced guide is recommended. One agency in particular seems to have some success: Preciousses Tours.com, but they do demand payment in gold rings and the lead guide can be a touch moody.

 * Volcano trips are popular; top sight is the Crack of Doom on Mount Doom, where you're guaranteed the sight of flowing lava, just as at Stromboli in Italy. Buy ring (see "Buy" section) from vendors outside before entering, so you can enjoy most of the place.

Buy

Gold rings are the local speciality handicraft, but the real deal is increasingly difficult to come by. The lead guide of Preciousses Tours.com has a good nose for sniffing them out.

If gold is not your forte, you can always purchase a ring of power. They come in 3 different styles: Men, Elves, and Dwarves. Be warned, however, for those that choose the Men rings are eternally bound to serve Sauron, the lord of Mordor.

Eat
Meat is consumed in one of two ways - raw or incinerated. Charred muppet hobbit offal is especially popular amongst authentic, local orcish peoples.

Not much for vegetarians here, who should really stay at home or go to Byron Bay.

Drink

 * Naturally. blood is quite popular, and drinking a pint is something of a rite of passage for all travellers to the region. Enquire with the nearest orc regiment, and they should be able to sort you out.

 * Do not drink the local water, all of which has been contaminated by run off from the Dead Marshes to the northwest.

Budget

 * Shelob's at Cirith Ungol is the cheapest formal sleep, though the housekeeping can be a little wayward. If you don't mind cobwebs you'll be fine.

 * The campsite on the Plateau of Gorgoroth is a little run down, and suffers from periodic pyroclastic flow damage. It does though have bags of charm and you get large credibility points for pitching a tent here. You need to bring your own water but eggs fry nicely on the naturally heated bedrock.

Splurge

 * The Eye of Sauron Suite at the Burj Al-Barad-dûr [mailto:theeye@dubaitowers.com] is the ultimate in Mordorian luxury. Brad and Angelina stayed here. Panoramic 360 degree views, and the management even let you have a go with The Eye. Fully completed just before Emaar went bust. Recommended by Lonely Planet.

Stay safe
Not unlike Detroit, visitors to Mordor must face the very real possibility that they will be imprisoned, killed, or even eaten during their visit. While this may dissuade some from making the journey, simple precautions can help to alleviate these concerns. Most importantly, never visit Mordor without an accompanying army (much the same precautions as for Glasgow match days, really). While rumors persist of individuals who have traveled to the heart of the country alone or in groups as small as three, this is a decidedly dangerous proposition.

Remember that Mordor is a volatile region, and downright dangerous in the western areas. Abduction by orcs, while something that might someday make for a best-selling novel, is not generally an adventure that ends well. Similarly, Mordor has an ongoing border conflict with Gondor, and in border areas you're likely to be foisted off in the middle of the night by scouts from either side. Ephel Dúath is barren desert, and survival in the wilderness without proper equipment impossible. While the south-eastern part of the country is generally considered to be a lot safer than the north and west, occasional incidents can still occur anywhere and a seemingly safe place can become the opposite in an instant. Several media reporters were killed in the northern parts of Mordor, most likely by criminals or a bored Nazgul.

Spiders and snakes are also something to be careful of, and the mountainous country has many vicious creatures such as scorpions, trolls, feral Orcs, etc. In some areas, altitude sickness is a significant risk. Mount Doom is an active and unpredictable volcano. It should not be approached without appropriate equipment.

If, after considering the risks, you still choose to travel in Mordor, hiring an armed escort or travelling with an experienced guide are ways to decrease the risks. You should also check with your embassy, and be clear on what they can and cannot do for you in an emergency. Emergency evacuations by eagle are always in demand and you may have a long wait.

Possession of class A drugs is not illegal, rather it is encouraged. This has undoubtedly contributed to an upsurge in backpacker traffic to the region. Try to find the nearest orc-rave and ask for Gobrag, who will certainly be able to sort you out. You ain't seen nothing until you have seen a loved-up orc.

Respect
In some areas, especially near the Black Gate, photographing military installations, government buildings, or even transport infrastructure can get you in trouble. If in doubt, cautiously and politely ask an orc captain, while trying not to smell too tasty.

The invasion by the Last Alliance of Elves and Men is still a sensitive and painful matter for most Mordorians, and should not be talked about in a jesting manner. Similarly, save your orc jokes for when you get home. They have heard the jokes before, and don't find them particularly humorous or endearing.

Use of vulgarities, such as soap, plants, kittens, etc., is a complex matter informed by the gender, age, and status of the monster you are talking to. Best to avoid swearing altogether to avoid offending the locals, especially those carrying axes.

Public nudity is generally only acceptable in designated locations. Personal space issues are a matter of great complexity and beyond the scope of a travel guide to explain. Finally, unlike Europe, it is not common for individuals in Mordor to greet one another by kissing on the cheek.

Using basic commonsense instead of relying on vacuous patronizing advice from the respect section of your travel guide is strictly discouraged.

Cope

 * Considering bringing your own toilet paper and a Gulf War grade gas mask.

 * Smoking is permitted, indeed encouraged, everywhere. There are probably better options for sensitive Californian souls.

Stay healthy
It is highly recommended to buy a travel insurance before the trip, just in case.

Standards of hygiene in the region are generally extremely low and have been compared to those at Vang Vieng. The normal, stinking, crusty Caucasian traveller will feel well at home here, and it is unlikely you will be carrying too many diseases that the citizens of Mordor have not previously experienced.

Contact
If you find yourself in danger, locate the nearest Palantir to call Gondor for aid. Be aware though that the men of Gondor got old, fat, and more than a little unreliable.

Get out

 * In the talons of an eagle, back to the rather dull German settlement at Minas Tirith.

 * Hardier, adventurous types might try a cruise in the Bay of Belfalas.

 * Do get out sooner rather than later.

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Mordovia

Mordovia (Russian: Мордо́вия mahr-DOH-vee-yuh) is a region in the Middle Volga, named for its native Finno-Ugric minorities.

Cities

 * — the capital and only large city in the region; its museums make it the principal destination for travelers interested in Mordvin culture
 * — the only other (small) city in the region
 * — a small town near the 18th century Sanaksar Monastery

Other destinations

 * Mordovsky Nature Reserve
 * Smolny National Park

Understand
Mordovia is named for its native Finno-Ugric minorities, the Moksha and the Erzya, which by the Soviet Union were regarded as one people: Mordvins. Their languages are closely related but not mutually intelligible. The Moksha live primarily in the west of the republic; the Erzya in the north and northeast. Ethnic Russians, however, comprise the majority of Mordovia's population.

Mordovia is mostly flat, heavily forested, and dotted with lakes. The main rivers cutting through the region are the Sura and the Moksha.

In the first half of 1990s the level of social and economical development of the republic declined and by mid 1990s the livestock farming was in crisis. In the second half of 90s the situation began stabilizing, a part of plants adjusted to changing economic relations.

Talk
Russian is spoken by all, although the lucky or persistent traveler might get to hear some Moksha or Erzya, both Uralic languages (i.e. related to Udmurt, Finnish and Sámi) and in danger of becoming extinct.

Get in
Mordovia borders Ryazan Oblast to the west, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast to the north, Chuvashia to the east, Ulyanovsk Oblast to the southeast, and Penza Oblast to the south.

Trains arrive to Saransk from Moscow (through Ryazan), Ulyanovsk, Penza, Nizhny Novgorod, Kanash, and Ulyanovsk. The overnight train from Moscow departs daily in the evening and arrives in Saransk around 8:00am.

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Morecambe

Morecambe is a seaside town in Lancashire, Northwest England, which also includes the small port of Heysham. Administratively they're both part of the city of Lancaster, five miles east.

By car
From the M6, exit at Jcn 34 and follow A683 west for Morecambe and Heysham. This "Bay Gateway" road, completed in 2017, bypasses Lancaster.

By bus
Long-distance coaches such as National Express and Megabus don't serve Morecambe, see Lancaster for connections. Stagecoach Bus 6A runs between Lancaster and Morecambe via Torrisholme taking 45 min; M-Sa every 30 min and hourly Sunday. Bus 2X runs from Lancaster via Heysham to Morecambe on a similar schedule, with one bus per day extending to the university campus.

Stagecoach Bus 755 runs 3-4 times daily, year-round, from Bowness via Windermere, Kendal, Milnthorpe, and Carnforth to Morecambe and Heysham.

By rail
Trains run from Lancaster roughly hourly, taking ten min; change there for services south towards Manchester, the Midlands, and London Euston, north to Carlisle and Glasgow, and east via a scenic route through the Pennines to Carnforth, Bentham, Skipton and Leeds.

is near the promenade in the middle of town. Get off at Bare Lane for the north edge of town around Happy Mount and the golf club. A few trains continue south to Heysham Port to meet the ferries. Morecambe station has a staffed ticket office M-Sa 8:30AM-2:30PM and machines, but no toilets or waiting rooms. There is step-free access to platforms.

By boat
Isle of Man car ferries sail between Heysham and Douglas Isle of Man, taking four hours. There's usually a daily sailing year-round, with up to four in summer. Pricing is demand-led but reckon £25 per adult, £200 per vehicle, each way.

Get around
Morecambe itself is walkable, see above for the 2X bus to Heysham.

See

 * Morecambe promenade stretches five miles from Heysham to the south, passing Sandylands, the Battery and West End, the Midland Grand Hotel, the Stone Jetty (a former ship-breaking yard), the, Clock Tower, and Lifeboat Station to Happy Mount Park in the north-east. The promenade is flat, and easy going for bikes, wheelchairs and prams. The town's most famous son John Eric Bartholomew (1926-1984) is depicted in characteristic skip-dance; he formed a comedy duo with Ernest Wiseman in 1940. They were going to name their act for their home towns but "Morecambe & Leeds" sounded like a cheap train excursion so "Morecambe & Wise" they became.
 * Some of those sent unawares onto the sands are commemorated by the statue near Red Bank Farm to the north. In Feb 2004 a group of young Chinese labourers, illegally imported and hired by criminal gangs, were sent out to collect cockles. That evening there was a 999 call on a mobile from someone who barely spoke English and could only say "sinking water". Later 21 bodies were recovered; another two are believed to have washed away; 15 survived.
 * Heysham is a small port 3 miles south, with ferries to Douglas in the Isle of Man. Two nuclear power stations loom over it, and the beach is muddy this close to the River Lune estuary. The main sight here is, with Anglo-Saxon and medieval artefacts, and nearby ruin of St Patrick's chapel, which has stone graves dating to the 11th century.
 * Heysham is a small port 3 miles south, with ferries to Douglas in the Isle of Man. Two nuclear power stations loom over it, and the beach is muddy this close to the River Lune estuary. The main sight here is, with Anglo-Saxon and medieval artefacts, and nearby ruin of St Patrick's chapel, which has stone graves dating to the 11th century.

Do

 * Much of the beach is muddy. There are children's play areas in the West End and Sandylands to the south, and in Happy Mount Park to the north.
 * Games arcades along the Promenade have traditional seaside games such as tuppeny pushers and bingo (the term itself originated in Morecambe, along with helter skelter), one armed bandits, and video games.
 * Football: Morecambe FC were relegated in 2023, so they play soccer in League Two, the fourth tier. Their home ground Mazuma Stadium (capacity 6500) is on Westgate half a mile back from the promenade.
 * Morecambe's Winter Illuminations ended in 1996. There is a project to re-launch them, but with covid nothing has happened.
 * Morecambe's Winter Illuminations ended in 1996. There is a project to re-launch them, but with covid nothing has happened.

Buy

 * The Arndale shopping centre is on Central Drive, junction with Euston Rd. There's a retail park with an Aldi just south of the station.

Eat

 * The Brasserie is a Greek restaurant at 2 Queen St, open Th-Su 5-9:30PM.
 * Palatine bar & grill does pub food in a traditional setting. It's by the corner of Queen St and Nelson St, open noon-11PM.
 * Saffron is an Indian restaurant at 6 Skipton St, open Tu-Su 5-11PM.
 * In Morecambe you're are seldom far from fish & chips or a reviving cup of tea. Queen St is a strip of cheap eateries: kebab, pizza etc.
 * Brucciani and Lewis's are ice cream shops on the south stretch of Prom near the jetty.
 * Half Moon Bay Cafe is a popular place on the seafront in Heysham, open daily 9AM-4PM.
 * Half Moon Bay Cafe is a popular place on the seafront in Heysham, open daily 9AM-4PM.

Drink

 * The Eric Bartholomew is a JD Wetherspoon at 10-18 Euston Rd, a short block inland from Eric's statue. It's open daily 8AM-11PM.
 * Other pubs nearby are King's Arms opposite the statue, The Chieftain at 24 Pedder St, and Smokey O'Conners at 29 Morecambe St West.
 * Rotunda Bar is within the Midland Hotel.

Sleep

 * Small B&Bs are mostly north end of town.

 * Lots of camping and caravan sites: these are grouped around Sandylands south of the station, south of Heysham towards Sunderland Point, and north of town around Hest Bank / Bolton-le-Sands.

Connect
As of April 2022, Morecambe and Heysham have 5G from Three. They have 4G from the other UK carriers, but the signal from O2 is patchy.

Go next

 * The film Brief Encounter was shot at Carnforth, which has a visitor centre at its station.
 * Lancaster is an attractive small city, as are both Kirkby Lonsdale and Kendal.
 * The Lake District is within an hour's drive.

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Morehead

Morehead is a small city at the foot of the Kentucky Appalachians. The 2020 census puts the population as 7151. It is the home of Morehead State University, one Kentucky's seven public universities.

Understand
Morehead is almost equidistant between Lexington and Huntington, WV on I-64, a one hour drive from each.

By car
The city is located on I-64.

Get around
An automobile is a necessity to properly explore the area around Morehead.

US-60 is the main east-west route through the area, I-64 runs parallel to the north of the town. KY-32 connects downtown with I-64.

Drink
Morehead is a wet city that allows alcohol sales.

Go next

 * Carter Caves State Resort Park
 * Daniel Boone National Forest
 * Red River Gorge Geological Area
 * Natural Bridge State Park
 * Lexington is 1 hour west on I-64
 * Huntington is 1 hour east on I-64
 * Louisville is 2 hours west on I-64
 * Charleston is 2 hours east on I-64
 * CIncinnati is 2 hours north
 * Columbus is 3 hours north

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Morehead City

Morehead City is the largest town in the Crystal Coast region of North Carolina, with a population of 7,691 (as of 2000). Morehead (as it is usually called) is not actually in the Outer Banks, being situated on the opposite shore of the Bogue Sound from Atlantic Beach, and is the main gateway to the island of Bogue Banks.

Get in
Visitors will enter the city by car via US-70, which runs directly through downtown Morehead. It's a straight shot from Greensboro or Raleigh. you can also get here using Hwy-24.

Get around
There is no public transportation system in Morehead City; you'll need a car to get much of anywhere, although there are a number of reliable taxi companies in the area. The main downtown thoroughfare is Arendell Street (pronounced "uh-REN-dull"; IPA [.'rn.dl]).

If you want to catch a ride to other towns in the area; you'll need to call the Carteret County Area Transportation System at 252-240-1043 for a reservation ahead of time. Tickets start at $2.50.

See

 * The Morehead City waterfront is a pleasant promenade of gift shops and restaurants by the harbor where the fishing boats come to dock. Naturally, some of the freshest seafood can be found at the adjacent fish market, but if you'd rather have someone else prepare it for you, there are plenty of places here where you can find that too.
 * The area visitors' center is the Crystal Coast Tourism Authority, 3409 Arendell St, +1 252-726-8148 or +1-800-SUNNY-NC (786-6962).
 * The area visitors' center is the Crystal Coast Tourism Authority, 3409 Arendell St, +1 252-726-8148 or +1-800-SUNNY-NC (786-6962).

Do

 * Visit the Carteret County Curb Market, the oldest continuously-operating curb market in North Carolina. Open Saturdays from 7:30AM-11:30AM from May through Labor Day. Local farmers and fishermen bring fruits and vegetables, seafood, baked goods and flowers for sale.

Morehead also hosts several festivals during the year:
 * The Carolina Chocolate Festival, +1-877-848-4976, is held in the Crystal Coast Civic Center for three days during early February. Includes chocolate demonstrations from expert chefs, fondue, a baking contest, a champagne and truffles party, a chocolate Sunday brunch, and live entertainment.

Buy
There's nothing especially unique to Morehead City; if you want beach souvenirs, you'd be better off trying Atlantic Beach or Emerald Isle. However, there are quite a few nice gift shops and galleries around town.

Eat

 * Luigi's Pizzia, 5167 Hwy 70 W #120, +1 252-240-3125. New York Style Pizza done right - if you don't want to spend a fortune every night eating fresh seafood, you can't miss with anything on their menu. Great Calzones and Meatball subs.
 * Luigi's Pizzia, 5167 Hwy 70 W #120, +1 252-240-3125. New York Style Pizza done right - if you don't want to spend a fortune every night eating fresh seafood, you can't miss with anything on their menu. Great Calzones and Meatball subs.
 * Luigi's Pizzia, 5167 Hwy 70 W #120, +1 252-240-3125. New York Style Pizza done right - if you don't want to spend a fortune every night eating fresh seafood, you can't miss with anything on their menu. Great Calzones and Meatball subs.
 * Luigi's Pizzia, 5167 Hwy 70 W #120, +1 252-240-3125. New York Style Pizza done right - if you don't want to spend a fortune every night eating fresh seafood, you can't miss with anything on their menu. Great Calzones and Meatball subs.

Sleep

A bed-and-breakfasts is also located in Morehead:

Go next
The Crystal Coast area has a variety of other areas to visit:
 * Atlantic Beach
 * Emerald Isle
 * Beaufort
 * Harkers Island
 * Swansboro

Further afield, there are some interesting destinations for daytrips:
 * Havelock, about 30 minutes north on US-70.
 * New Bern, about 1 hour north on US-70.
 * Jacksonville, about 1 hour west on US-24.
 * Bath, about 3 hours north.
 * Ocracoke Island, about 3 hours east.

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Morelia

With a consistent colonial style throughout, Morelia is one of the most beautiful cities in Mexico. It is not really on the well-trodden path of the leisure tourists and so you can walk around in comfort without fear of the bermuda shorts crowds. Morelia is the capital of the state of Michoacan in Mexico and it is a registered UNESCO World Heritage site. Almost all attractions lie within walking distance of the historical center, making the city exceedingly convenient to get around. Morelia can be an outstanding base for exploring natural destinations and small towns throughout the region because it is a large city (almost 750,000 as of 2020) with good hotels and restaurants, and modern transportation facilities including a busy regional airport and a large bus station with frequent service to Mexico City and colonial cities throughout Central Mexico.

Understand
Morelia is the state capital of Michoacan. Its beautiful historical center, a, is very clean, safe and walkable. It has a pleasant climate, nice parks to relax in, and plenty of shops and markets to browse. Due to Morelia's location off the beaten travel paths of Mexico, as well as it being a university town and center of government, tourists are not as common here as in some other areas of Mexico, yet the people are very friendly. As a gringo in Morelia, prepare to be somewhat of a novelty—in a good way.

If you stay in the historical center, most of the attractions like the cathedral, the square, museums and shopping, are within walking distance. Credit cards are widely accepted, although you may want to load up on pesos before ordering food or trying to make a purchase at more budget locations, as foreign currency is generally not accepted. In the central business district, drivers use their horns 24 hours a day to excess, prodding other drivers and giving notice at the numerous blind intersections. You will get used to it, but request a hotel room away from the street if you want to get some rest.

Morelia is more than just its historical center. Its outlying areas feature modern housing developments, shopping centers and parks. Tres Marias and Altozano are among its ultra-modern residential areas.

By bus
Deluxe buses serve Morelia from all parts of the Republic. Morelia's state-of-the-art bus station is located in the northern part of the city and consists of separate terminals for first-class and second-class buses. The cost of a taxi going from the bus station to downtown is about M$70 (Dec 2021), you can buy a ticket from the kiosk inside the station and then give it to the taxi driver. It is easy to reach Morelia from Mexico City or Guadalajara. The bus trip from Guadalajara is about 4½ hours and from Mexico City is 4 hours, depending on the company. You can also reach Morelia from the United States by way of Greyhound.

By car
Morelia is accessible by a modern toll road and is located about equidistant from Guadalajara and Mexico City, about 3½ hours driving. There are plenty of gas stations along the way with restrooms and food. Be prepared with change/pesos to pay tolls. The cost varies depending of the route you take; from Mexico City the cost is about M$500 (pesos) one way. It is a very scenic trip, to say the least.

Get around
Buses, combis and taxis form Morelia’s public transportation system.

Combis (also called colectivos or peseros) are small vans that run nearly continuously along popular routes throughout the city. Combis are a good way to see the smaller roads and backstreets of the city. Various destinations are usually indicated on the windshield of these mini-vans. As of February 2024, a ride within the city costs 9 pesos. Get in, grab a handle and sit down before the driver speeds off, and then give your money directly to the driver, or to someone else to pass to the driver for you (you can ask the person “Si no le molesta, por favor”, basically, “thanks, if you don’t mind”). Above your head you will find a buzzer to get out at the next corner, or you can simply ask “en la próxima ezquina, por favor” (next corner please). It is very common for people to greet other passengers when boarding, according to the time of day (“Buenos días”, “buenas tardes” or “buenas noches”). Combis are very popular in Morelia with several dozen routes available. Moovit provides current information about routes and schedules.

Taxis are also plentiful and inexpensive, operating on zone fares. As elsewhere in Mexico, make sure to determine the price before getting into the taxi. Sitios are located throughout the city and hotel staff will be happy to call a radio taxi for you. Uber is available in Morelia and rides can be scheduled in advance through the app.

Driving in the city is not easy but, with patience, it is doable. Drivers use their horns to excess, to prod others and at the numerous blind intersections. The Centro Histórico suffers from a severe shortage of parking spaces. That said, driving in and around Morelia differs little from driving in any urban area. However, there is an “uno y uno” protocol in place. Drivers are actually quite respectful and obey this “one and one” rule, where — in stark contrast to Mexico City — at an intersection, you do not simply charge into any space larger than 5 cm, but fall into line, with one vehicle at a time from each direction driving through the intersection.

See

There are a lot of interesting and beautiful colonial buildings to see in Morelia, most of them are open to the public for at least part of the day. There are at least two "information" booths in the area of the square. They are staffed with students who are very helpful. Highlights of a Morelia city tour will include:

Do
Take some time to stroll around Morelia, particularly near the Cathedral. You'll stumble on to one gorgeous colonial building or plaza after another. Be sure to find out about other local festivals. Morelia frequently hosts outstanding events, like a regional foods festival in late fall, and music or cultural festivals at other times of the year.

Festivals

 * Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe - Visit the Santuario de Guadalupe between the last week of November and December 12. For two weeks, Mexico celebrates the Virgin of Guadalupe, and Morelia's celebration is a classic!

 * International Music Festival - Performances featuring international artists of different musical genres, takes place the last week of July and the first week of August.

 * Organ Festival - Spotlights music performed on the beautiful pipe organ in the city's main cathedral, which is an impressive instrument consisting of more of 4,600 tubes. The festival happens the first two weeks of May.

 * Guitar Festival - Features guitar performances by both international and national artists, and draws audiences from around the world. The festival is organized in the spring each year, but dates vary, so check local calendars for details.

Buy
Numerous department stores as well as local markets dot the city center. Artworks from local artists are often sold throughout the various plazas. Markets in the center include:

Eat
Morelia is one of the most exciting places in Mexico for innovative yet traditionally based cuisine. Avoid chain restaurants in Morelia because the wealth of outstanding restaurants not only offer unique regional flavors found nowhere else in Mexico, they are shockingly affordable for the quality they deliver.

Regional dishes unique to Morelia and surrounding Michoacan include:
 * Sopa Tarasca: Smoothly pureed bean soup base spiced with dried pasilla chiles and swirled with a touch of slightly soured creme mexicana, it’s a bean soup that will change the way you think of bean soup. Similar to Sopa Azteca.
 * Enchiladas Morelianas: Enchiladas in Morelia are nothing like enchiladas in any other part of Mexico. In Morelia, they’re based on chicken and potatoes, but they explode with rich flavor from a slow, deep-seated chile spiciness and deep red color that comes from the careful use of guajilla chile.
 * Uchepos: A staple of the breakfast table in Morelia, uchepos are small, soft tamales made with sweet ground creole corn. They taste of sweet tender corn with cream and fresh cheese.

Budget
Some chains like Subway and Burger King are present on the square and throughout the city, for those who prefer to avoid culinary adventure. The dining room on the 3rd floor above the department store on the square is interesting to visit and has very good food. In the tourist and historic centre, many restaurants may have an English menu available. Be prepared to pay in pesos.

Historical center
There are several Taquerias in the centro histrorico.

Mid-range
Outdoor patio dining under the city’s historic portals is casual, fun and affordable. There are also numerous cafes and restaurants situated along the gorgeous Jardín de las Rosas, just northwest of the cathedral.

Drink
Although not a premier nightlife destination in Mexico, the historical center and its immediate surroundings have an interesting and lively bar scene. As with most of Mexico, venues in Morelia tend to come to life around 23:00. Before then, grab a drink at one of the many bars and cafes located along the lovely Jardín de las Rosas, just northwest of the cathedral.

Nude table dance bars cluster on the outskirts of the city along the Perinorte.

Sleep
Morelia has a very large selection of rooms in all classes and is a very affordable city with many moderate hotels charging about M$1000 per night as of early 2024. Hostels at M$400 can be found as can ultra-splurge super luxury at around M$4000. Spending more than that generally doesn't buy you better quality or even a better location.

Connect
Internet speed is good, if not perfect. You can acquire a SIM card for your phone at the large Telcel store on the main street through the historical center, Av. Francisco I. Madero. Walk west from the cathedral until you hit C. León Guzmán. You can't really miss it. 5G cell service is available in town.

Stay safe
Although Michoacan state has a deserved reputation for cartel violence, the drug cartels operate mostly in rural areas in Michoacan.

Morelia is a world apart from the cartel violence and is quite safe by Mexican standards. Travelers are unlikely to have any security issues in Morelia, though the usual precautions apply, as they do in any large Mexican city: avoid walking alone late at night, and be more wary in some of the far-flung suburban areas outside of the city center (you likely won't find yourself there anyway). One nice thing about Morelia is that, although the traffic noise can be infuriating, drivers are usually exceedingly courteous to pedestrians and usually obey traffic laws and act courteously toward their fellow drivers (albeit with a honk of the horn for the inattentive).

Go next
Morelia is an excellent gateway city for cultural and outdoor adventures throughout the state of Michoacan.

 * Monarch Butterfly Reserves: Millions of monarch butterflies descend on the forests of Michoacan each November and leave for their northward migration around March. There are at least 10 designated butterfly reserves within a 4-hour drive of Morelia. Tours can be arranged through hotel concierges. Hiring a private guide with a late-model sedan for an individual trip will cost about M$2,000 for a full day for up to 3 people.
 * Patzcuaro: The quaint, tranquil, artistic town of Patzcuaro is an easy 1-hour bus ride from Morelia. It is worth spending quite a bit of time getting to know. It is the center of Mexico's "Day of the Dead" tradition, and is one of the great centers for finding authentic popular art pieces produced in quaint indigenous towns surrounding Lake Patzcuaro.

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Morelos

Morelos is a state in Central Mexico. Morelos is a perfect place to learn about Mexico's history and culture, visit the Xochicalco archaeological site, and the 16th-century monasteries on the slopes of Popocatepetl, which have been declared World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO.

Cities

 * — the state capital has a comfortable year-round climate, beautiful parks and gardens, and is home to many foreign people who come to learn Spanish
 * — a tourist-friendly place with abundant hot springs and health spas/resorts, many archeological sites such as Chalcatzingo, and indigenous communities
 * — Wet and wild weekends start in Jojutla, close to the large, deep Lake Tequesquitengo just in case all the area waterparks don't get your wet enough
 * — a great little town which thrives on the tourism brought by its waterpark
 * – Charming small Pueblo Mágico with historical spots and site of El Tepozteco National Park
 * — Small historic town rich in colonial and revolution history with mineral springs and baths
 * — This Pueblo Mágico is filled with historic museums and ruinas.
 * — A tiny village with a handful of 16th century buildings.

Other destinations

 * – World heritage listed pre-columbian ruins
 * — rugged park with an Aztec temple and 16 mountains
 * — highland forests with seven natural lakes
 * - mountainous dry forest wilderness of 59,000 hectares. The Amacuzac River runs through the reserve and there is a small archaeological site call Chimalcatlan here. This is a UNESCO biosphere reserve.

Understand
Morelos was part of the state of Mexico until 1869, when it was split off as a separate state. The state is geographically distinct from most of Mexico State and has developed its own distinct identity and traditions.

The area has a very long history, with evidence of human settlements as early as 8000 BC. Bishop Francisco Plancarte y Navarrete wrote that he believed Mesoamerican agriculture began in Morelos around 1500 BC in a place he called Tamoanchan. The first hard evidence of Mesoamerican civilizations in the state of Morelos were artifacts from Olmec sites dating from 200 BC. The next oldest settlement would be the Toltec establishment of Mazatepec in 603 AD. Aztec incursions into the area began as early as 1398 with dominion over the region being total by about 1420. There are several smaller, lesser known archaeological sites in Morelos, but no big sites that attract large numbers of tourists.

History fans will find abundant sites and memorials in Morelos. The state is named in honor of Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon, who led the charge for freedom in Mexico's War of Independence from Spain after Father Miguel Hidalgo was executed by royalist forces in 1811. Morelos and his men made a heroic stand in the town of Cuautla in 1812, holding the besieged town for 58 days until reinforcements could arrive. Morelos was also a hotbed of revolution during the Mexican Revolution when Emiliano Zapata would lead his forces to a hard-won victory in yet another significant battle in the town of Cuautla. Cuernavaca saw intense fighting in 1915-1916. Zapata was assassinated in the small Morelos village of Chinameca in 1919.

Get in
There are some bus lines such as ADO, Pullman de Morelos and TER that leave the Taxqueña bus station in Mexico City to the different cities of the state of Morelos. If you arrive at the Mexico City International Airport, you can take buses that leave for Cuernavaca.

Get around
Bus service throughout the state of Morelos is a mixed bag. There are frequent buses that can get you almost anywhere you want to go, but bus service is generally more chaotic than any other state in Mexico. Even larger cities rarely have a single Central de Autobuses, instead relying on a mish-mash of local company-owned waiting rooms and often nothing but a stop at a gas station or roadside. Service is also pretty poor with few ticket offices, unreserved seats (even on nicer, newer buses), and oversold capacity.

Pullman de Morelos is the largest provider of bus services in Morelos. They serve dozens of cities and towns throughout the state with frequent service on major routes. The service may be miserable, but at least there's lots of it!

See
The state has several places to visit. In the city of Cuernavaca is the Palacio de Cortes which is a 16th-century New Spain palace that was the residence of Hernán Cortes and his family. It includes the Cuauhnahuac Regional Museum where objects from the region are exhibited. The Borda Garden is a beautiful house built by the Taxco miner Juan de la Borda, although later it was also inhabited by Maximiliano I of Mexico. There you can see the flora and fauna of the City of Cuernavaca. It also has the Cathedral of Cuernavaca which was the fifth church to be built in New Spain. It was built as a convent, but it was elevated to a Cathedral in the 18th century. The Robert Brady Museum on one side of the Cathedral is a Franciscan temple is where the collector Robert Brady placed his entire art collection.

You can also visit Tlayacapan, a town of pre-Hispanic origin found on the slopes of Tepozteco. It has many small museums that explore the culture of the Chinelos.

Itineraries

 * Ruta de los Conventos del Popocatépetl — A challenging week long bicycle tour visiting the earliest 16th-century monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl. Along the way you‘ll cross two national parks, an active volcano, and more historical sites than any reasonable person would ever want to visit.

Do
Morelos gets more rain than most of Mexico and has a lot of natural springs, rivers, and streams. It is known for its variety of waterparks and spas, particularly in Oaxtepec and Jojutla.

Eat
Although each town has different dishes to offer, some of the culinary experiences that are representative of Morelos are Tacos acorazados, cecina from Yecapixtla, Morelos-style green pipián, and artisan ice cream from Tepoztlán.

Drink
Travelers who enjoy tequila and mezcal may want to seek out a spirit called avila that is made in the small town of Jonacatepec. The marketers behind the "concept" seem to have missed the fact that mezcal isn't dependent on the type of agave, so the so-called "new type of spirit" is actually just another mezcal, albeit made with only blue agave. Still worth giving it a try if you see it around, but compare it to mezcals from Oaxaca and see whether you find the premium price charged for avila is actually justified by what you taste.

Stay safe
Morelos has historically been one of the safest states in Mexico, but an increase in gang activity from 2019 onward have made headlines and increased violent crime rates in Cuernavaca and in a number of smaller towns and rural areas. Most tourist areas remain safe though and travelers are not the targets of gangs. Petty theft and muggings can be an issue and it is wise to not travel with valuables and leave your passport and credit cards locked in your hotel safe. There is safety in numbers so avoid walking alone in unfamiliar areas, particularly at night. Overall, Morelos can be an enjoyable destination for the careful traveler.

Go next

 * Puebla
 * State of Mexico
 * Mexico City

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Moremi Game Reserve

Moremi Game Reserve is in the Okavango-Chobe region of Botswana.

Understand
Moremi Game Reserve rests on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta and was named after Chief Moremi of the BaTawana tribe. Moremi was designated as a Game Reserve, and not a National Park, since when it was created. The BaSarwa or Bushmen that lived there were allowed to stay in the reserve. In the Moremi Reserve one can experience excellent views of Savannah game as well as bird-watching on the lagoons. There are also thickly wooded areas, which are home to the rare leopard. To the northeast lies the Chobe National Park which borders the Moremi Game Reserve.

Landscape
Moremi Game Reserve is under 5,000 km² (1,900 sq mi) in extent, it is a surprisingly diverse Reserve, combining mopane woodland and acacia forests, floodplains and lagoons. Only about 30% of the reserve is mainland, with the bulk being within the Okavango Delta.

Flora and fauna
The Moremi Game Reserve, although not one of the largest parks, presents insights and views even for the most experienced of travellers. It is home to nearly 500 species of bird (from water birds to forest dwellers), and a vast array of other species of wildlife, including buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyaena, jackal, impala, and red lechwe. African Wild dog, Lycaon pictus, is resident and has been the subject of a project run in the area since 1989; thus this species is often seen wearing collars emplaced by researchers. The Moremi area contains one of the most significant extant habitat areas for L. pictus.

Get around
The reserve offers the opportunity to explore in 4x4s, on foot, and by mokoro—a dug-out canoe, hewn from either ebony or sausage-tree, and poled by your personal guide. Although, today most of the mekoro (plural of mokoro), are made from fibreglass, thus helping to preserve the magnificent, and old, trees of the delta.

Stay safe
Malarial mosquitoes are prevalent throughout the reserve and it is strongly recommended that visitors should take precautions before, during and after a visit.

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Morenci

There's more than one place called Morenci:

United States of America

 * Morenci, Arizona
 * Morenci, Michigan

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Morenci (Arizona)

Morenci is a copper-mining town in the Mogollon Rim in Eastern Arizona.

Understand
Morenci and neighboring Clifton share a common history of copper mining, and are today commonly referred to as the Clifton-Morenci district. Copper was discovered in Morenci in 1872 and mining began the following year. Both towns have had a cyclical history of booms and busts, and today downtown Clifton is nearly abandoned, with most economic activity centered in Morenci. The area's largest employer is Freeport-McMoRan.

Geronimo is said to have been born near the current site of Clifton, and well-known southwest impressionist artist Ettore DeGrazia was born in Morenci.

Get in
The only direct access to Morenci and Clifton is via US Highway 191, aka the Coronado Trail, considered to be the least-traveled federal highway in the US. The closest town of any size is Safford, which is about a 45-minute drive to the southeast.

Get around
There is no public transportation, so it essential to have your own car.

Eat
Morenci and Clifton are not known for haute cuisine, although it is possible to get a decent meal here.

Sleep
There are just a few options in town for accommodation.

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Moreno Valley

Moreno Valley is a city in Riverside County in Southern California.

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Morere

Morere is a locality at the base of the Mahia Peninsula in northern Hawke's Bay, on the North Island of New Zealand, and is known for its hot springs.

Understand
Morere is 40 km northeast of Wairoa and 60 km southwest of Gisborne, by road. It is a convenient stopping point for drivers to have a rest break before or after driving the demanding 40 km section of road over the Morere and Wharerata Hills, which have long steep grades, tight corners, few passing places and even fewer roadside service areas, with nothing more significant than a picnic table or a rubbish bin.

Get in
Most access is by road. Morere is on State Highway 2, 8 km inland from Nuhaka and the turnoff to the Mahia Peninsula.

Do

 * Bush walk in Morere Springs Scenic Reserve.
 * Bush walk in Morere Springs Scenic Reserve.

Eat

 * Cafe at Morere Camping Ground and Tearooms

Sleep

 * Morere Camping Ground and Tearooms

Go next
A short drive south are the beaches of the Mahia area.

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Moreton Bay

Moreton Bay region is off the coast of Brisbane, in South East Queensland. It is the northernmost city of the five cities in Greater Brisbane. The primary population centre in Moreton Bay is Redcliffe, aka the Redcliffe Peninsula, a sleepy seaside town 45 minutes drive north of the Brisbane CBD.

Understand
The major islands of Moreton Bay includes Bribie, Moreton and North Stradbroke Islands. There are also a number of smaller islands including St Helena, Peel, Macleay, Lamb and Russell Islands. Moreton Bay also includes some bayside suburbs of Moreton Bay Regional, Brisbane City and Redlands City Councils.

The primary settlement, Redcliffe was the first European settlement in Queensland. It was colonized in Queensland in 1824 by Europeans.

However, not all of Moreton Bay is coastal. Some places like Samford Valley hold beautiful country rolling green hills, bushwalking trails, a historic hamlet with lots of rural cafes, shops, museums, heritage buildings and a beautiful country tavern.

Get in
Moreton Bay is 23 km north of Brisbane. The easiest way to arrive in Moreton Bay is to drive.

Public transport from Brisbane is an option via train to Sandgate and then a connecting bus to the peninsula.

By bus
In Redcliffe, the bus services are connected to Brisbane's Translink system. If you have a Go card to travel around Brisbane you'll be able to use to get to and around Redcliffe. The local bus services however tend to be a bit slow and take winding routes.

The local bus services do go throughout the peninsula on a regular basis. They also extend to Chermside, Caboolture and Brisbane CBD.

For those not in a hurry walking is a very pleasant option for transport around the peninsula and almost everywhere interesting can be accessed via a walk along the beach. Similarly for cyclists.

See

 * The many monuments around, including the ANZAC memorials and John Oxley memorial.
 * The Redcliffe Historical Society Museum, which gives visitors an insight into Redcliffe's rich historical background.
 * The seaside, for which Redcliffe has been famous for nearly 185 years.
 * The city of Redcliffe at night during the Christmas season when all the trees are lit up with different coloured fairy lights and can be spotted kilometers away.
 * The Gayundah shipwreck, which is dangerous to climb on, but wonderful to admire from a small distance.

Do

 * Whale watching- From June to November, humpback whales can be sighted in the waters in and surrounding Moreton Bay as they migrate along the Queensland coast. There are many specialised whale watching tours that run throughout the whale watching season.

Eat
Eat out at many of the nice restaurants that are mostly found on the coastal areas of Moreton Bay. Barbecue facilities are found at all of the parks, even those not found on the beach. The Redcliffe Parade area is very trendy and boasts cool breezes, a great view to Moreton Island and many coffee shops.

Sleep
Hotels are mostly found on the coastal part of Redcliffe with some in Caboolture.

Redcliffe is a very relaxed place to stay. Most overnight accommodations consist of guesthouses and holiday accommodations. Overnight is available in many of the high rise apartments.

Scarborough, on the northern part of the Redcliffe Peninsula, is a great place to look, with coffee shops and restaurants too.

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Moreton-in-Marsh

Moreton-in-Marsh is in the Cotswolds. The town lies at the crossroads of the Fosse Way, the ancient Roman road, and the A44. It's next to the River Evenlode, a tributary of the River Thames.

Understand
The town and nearby countryside are low lying and flat given how the town is considered to be in "Cotswold Hills Country". The "Moreton" from the town name means "Farmstead on the Moor".

The town's architecture is typical of the area, buildings being constructed of local cotswold stone.

By car

 * The town lies on the A44 east-west main road running between Oxford and Aberystwyth, passing through Chipping Norton to the E and through Evesham to the W.
 * The town lies on the A429 (Fosse Way) main road running between the M4 motorway (near Chippenham) to Coventry to the north.

By bus

 * Pulham Coaches Service 801 runs Moreton-in-Marsh – Stow-on-the-Wold – Bourton-on-the-Water – Northleach – Andoversford – Cheltenham Royal Well
 * Pulham Coaches Service 803 runs Bourton-on-the-Water – Upper Oddington – Longborough – Moreton-in-Marsh

By walking
The town is small enough to see on foot.

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 * Adlestrop is one of the more attractive of Cotswolds villages, the more so on account that it is far less frequented by mass tourism than many other neighbouring towns and villages. The novelist Jane Austen was a visitor (her uncle was the church rector) and is thought to have drawn inspiration from the village and its surroundings for Mansfield Park. Also associated with the evocative Edward Thomas poem.
 * Stow-on-the-Wold 4½ miles to S
 * Chipping Norton 8½ miles to SE
 * Bourton-on-the-Water 8 miles to S
 * Evesham 15 miles to NW
 * Stratford-upon-Avon 16½ miles to N
 * Burford 14½ miles to S

title: Moreton-in-Marsh