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Princeton (British Columbia)

Princeton is a small town of about 2,800 (2016) people in the Similkameen region of British Columbia. Princeton was born of the mining industry, however today the town relies on forestry, ranching, and tourism.

Understand
Princeton is centred on seven blocks of businesses along Bridge Street and five blocks on Vermilion Avenue; there are also businesses along British Columbia Highway 3.

Historically, the area's main industry has been mining—copper, gold, coal, and some platinum—the town's biggest employers are Copper Mountain Mine and a sawmill owned by Weyerhaeuser, along with a few smaller timber companies, such as Princeton Wood Preservers and Princeton Post and Rail.

History
Before European contact, the land around today's Princeton was known among First Nations people as a source of red ochre. Beginning no later than 1846, fur traders, settlers, and miners established trails connecting what was then known as Vermilion Forks to the Pacific Coast of British Columbia. John Fall Allison became, in 1858, the first permanent settler of European ancestry. To this day, the site of his home functions locally like a kilometre zero, with creeks east of Princeton having names like "Five Mile" based on their distance from that location. The town he founded was renamed "Prince Town" (later corrupted to "Princeton") to honour an 1860 visit to eastern Canada by Prince Edward (later King Edward VII).

From 1909 to 1915, the railways arrived, with the Kettle Valley Railway (later Canadian Pacific) connecting Princeton to the Great Northern.

Until 1961, Princeton was home to a brewery, the Princeton Brewing Company. Until the 1940s, the brewery kept its beer cool in the Vermilion Cave. The cave, which held up to 20 railway cars at a time, was largely demolished to make way for the Hope-Princeton Highway, part of the Crowsnest Highway (British Columbia Highway 3).

Beginning in the 1980s, Princeton began to revitalize its downtown, a plan that included red brick sidewalks and new streetlights. In the 1990s, they adopted a "heritage" theme, with many businesses converting their exteriors to match architectural styles from roughly a century earlier.

The name Vermilion Forks survives in the name of Vermilion Forks Indian Reserve No. 1, which is immediately adjacent to the town of Princeton, to the east, and is one of the reserves of the Upper Similkameen Indian Band, whose head offices are in Hedley.

Climate
Princeton is just east of the Cascade mountains, giving the town a rain shadow effect whereby the community receives very little precipitation relative to areas on the windward side of the Cascade mountains. Princeton is one of the sunniest places in British Columbia with 2088 hours of sunshine annually. The 323 days per year with measurable sunshine, defined by having a minimum of 6 minutes of sunshine in a day, is the most in the province, and one of the highest in Canada.

By car
BC Highway 3 (the Crowsnest Highway) bisects the town east-west. It travels east from Vancouver and Hope and west from Osoyoos in the Okanagan. The section of the highway between Hope and Princeton is often referred to as the Hope-Princeton highway.

BC Highway 5A heads north from town and connects with BC Highway 97C (the Okanagan Connector) about 20 km east of Merritt.

By plane
There is a small airstrip (CYDC) on the outskirts of town. It has no commercial service, but the runway is accessible to private aircraft.

Get around
Princeton is along the Tulameen River, which flows eastwards through the walkable downtown area. It joins the Simalkameen River, which flows eastwards, and forms a southern boundary to the town. BC Highway 3, the Crowsnest Highway, runs east and west. It forms a southern border to downtown. Vermilion Ave and Bridge Street form a triangle with Highway 3. Many restaurants and hotels are found here.

Beyond the downtown area, you will benefit from a bike, car, or taxi to reach the rest of the town. Highway 5A, the Princeton-Kamloops Highway, originates from downtown and heads north.

Eat
If you are looking for something quick and easy, Princeton has fast-food restaurants like Subway and A&W on Highway 3. Along the downtown streets are sit-down options.

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Princeton (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Princeton:

United States of America

 * Princeton (Florida) - A town in Florida.
 * Princeton (Illinois) - A town in Illinois.
 * Princeton (Indiana) - A town in Indiana.
 * Princeton (Iowa) - A town in Iowa.
 * Princeton (Kansas) - A town in Kansas.
 * Princeton (Kentucky) - A town in Kentucky.
 * Princeton (Louisiana) - A town in Louisiana.
 * Princeton (Maine) - A town in Maine.
 * Princeton (Massachusetts) - A town in Massachusetts.
 * Princeton (Minnesota) - A town in Minnesota.
 * Princeton (Missouri) - A town in Missouri.
 * Princeton (New Jersey) - A town in New Jersey, home to Princeton University.
 * Princeton (North Carolina) - A town in North Carolina.
 * Princeton (South Carolina) - A town in South Carolina.
 * Princeton (Texas) - A town in Texas.
 * Princeton (West Virginia) - A town in West Virginia.
 * Princeton (Wisconsin) - A town in Wisconsin.

Canada

 * Princeton (British Columbia) - A town in British Columbia.

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Princeton (Massachusetts)

Princeton is a town in Massachusetts.

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Princeton (Minnesota)

Princeton is a city in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota with a population of 4,700 people (2019).

Understand
It's pretty much your everyday town. It was built on lumbering, brick-making, and farming.

Get in
The city is north of Minneapolis and 30 mi east of St. Cloud, at the intersection of Highways 169 and 95.

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Princeton (North Carolina)

Princeton is a small town in Johnston County, North Carolina with a population of approximately 1,200 people.

By car

 * From the West & East: U.S. Highway 70 (four-lane expressway; this is a minor bypass which does not pass directly through the town limits, however, the old U.S. 70, which intersects the bypass on both its west and east ends, passes through town and is named Dr. Donnie H. Jones, Jr. Boulevard)
 * From the Northwest: U.S. Highway 70-Alternate (two-lane road; continues across U.S. 70 as Edwards Street in town)
 * From the North: Old Rock Quarry Road (two-lane road; named Barden Street in town)
 * From the Northeast: Rains Mill Road (two-lane road; named Pine Street in town)
 * From the Southeast: Old Hinton Road (two-lane road; named Pearce Street in town)
 * From the South: Massey Holt Road (two-lane road; named Pearl Street in town)
 * From the Southwest: Holts Pond Road (two-lane road; named 3rd Street in town; previously served as N.C. 10 "The Central Highway" before being routed as U.S. 70 for a short time)

By plane
There is an airfield just south of town, called Hinton Field, but rarely sees use for anything other than small and private airplanes, as it is a dirt landing strip.

By train
There has been consideration of returning passenger service to the west-east railroad through downtown, with Princeton being a possible stop along the route.

Get around
Sidewalks are located in town, promoting the use of bicycling and walking throughout town. Otherwise, vehicular travel is the only other method of transportation.

See
Established in 2009 and expanded on in 2010, the Princeton Veteran Memorial is located on W. Railroad Avenue in town. This memorial recognizes veterans from all branches of service, including POWs. Accompanying it is the annual Princeton Veterans Day Celebration, which includes a parade. Also, the Princeton Christmas Parade is held annually and usually falls on the first Saturday in December.

Buy
There are two grocery stores in town, Food Lion and Piggly Wiggly, as well as two banks, BB&T and First Citizens. Entering Princeton from the west, you can find the Deacon Jones Used Car Center. Also, located next to Food Lion on the east side of town, there is a Family Dollar and Triangle Service Center. A mile further east of town, you can shop at Dollar General, Ormond's Gas & Appliances Center, and Golf Carts & More. In downtown, there is Woodard's Drugstore, Holt's Hardware, Auto Parts & Supply Co., Quickshirts, Casey's Floral & Catering Service, Triangle Mobility & Medical Supply, People's Clothiers, Tippy Toes Dance Studio, and the Princeton News Leader.

Eat
The town offers chain restaurants: Hardee's, Bojangles', Hwy 55 Burgers (formerly Andy's Cheesesteaks & Cheeseburgers), Subway, and Hong Kong Chinese,

The local restaurants are Nick Bombino's Pizza-n-Stuf, Fran's, and So Cool Snow and Ice Cream.

Sleep
The closest motels are in Smithfield and Goldsboro, each roughly 10 miles from Princeton.

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Princeton (West Virginia)

Princeton is a city of 6,347 people (as of 2000) in West Virginia. It was established in 1838 and named for Princeton, New Jersey, where General Hugh Mercer — an apothecary from Fredericksburg, Virginia, for whom Mercer County was named — was killed in a Revolutionary War battle.

Understand
Princeton's proximity to I-77 makes it a popular lodging stop for travelers. The city features a long strip of historic commercial buildings along the length of Mercer St.

The outlying community of Athens, 15 minutes northeast of Princeton on WV-20 is the location of Concord University.

Get in
Princeton is on US-19 just northeast of Bluefield and south of Beckley. US-460 leads from just south of Princeton to Blacksburg, Virginia.

Get around
The downtown along Mercer St. is walkable between the train tracks and the county courthouse; otherwise a car is necessary for travel in the region.

Eat

 * A Taste of Memphis, 1275 Stafford Dr, 304-425-9667. Barbecue and steak.
 * A Taste of Memphis, 1275 Stafford Dr, 304-425-9667. Barbecue and steak.

Mid-range

 * McKeever Lodge, Pipestem Resort State Park. 113 rooms. Gorge-view rooms, executive suites and jacuzzi rooms available. Indoor heated pool, saunas, outdoor hot tub, exercise room, game room. On-site full-service restaurant and snack bar. $59 - $165.
 * McKeever Lodge, Pipestem Resort State Park. 113 rooms. Gorge-view rooms, executive suites and jacuzzi rooms available. Indoor heated pool, saunas, outdoor hot tub, exercise room, game room. On-site full-service restaurant and snack bar. $59 - $165.
 * McKeever Lodge, Pipestem Resort State Park. 113 rooms. Gorge-view rooms, executive suites and jacuzzi rooms available. Indoor heated pool, saunas, outdoor hot tub, exercise room, game room. On-site full-service restaurant and snack bar. $59 - $165.
 * McKeever Lodge, Pipestem Resort State Park. 113 rooms. Gorge-view rooms, executive suites and jacuzzi rooms available. Indoor heated pool, saunas, outdoor hot tub, exercise room, game room. On-site full-service restaurant and snack bar. $59 - $165.
 * McKeever Lodge, Pipestem Resort State Park. 113 rooms. Gorge-view rooms, executive suites and jacuzzi rooms available. Indoor heated pool, saunas, outdoor hot tub, exercise room, game room. On-site full-service restaurant and snack bar. $59 - $165.

Lake Shawnee
A small unincorporated community located along US Route 19, 3.5 miles (5.6 km) northwest of Princeton.

Go next

 * Bluefield is about 10 minutes southwest on US-460.
 * Beckley is about 40 minutes north on I-77.
 * Hinton is about 40 minutes north on WV-20.
 * Mullens is less than an hour north on WV-10
 * Welch is less than an hour west on US-52
 * Blacksburg, Virginia is about 1 hour east on US-460.

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Princetown

Princetown is a village in Dartmoor, in the English county of Devon. The village sits within the Dartmoor National Park. At around above sea level, Princetown is the highest settlement on the moor. It is a popular destination and hub for hikers, walkers and cyclists traversing the moors.

Get in
Connected by the B3212 with Yelverton, where it joins the A386 to Plymouth. The B3357 connects it with Tavistock and, further east, to some outstanding moorland scenery.

Thrre is no train service. Details of buses can be found from

If you are reliant on public transport, Plymouth is the nearest city, with trains and coaches linking it to many other cities within the UK. From the Bretonside bus station in Plymouth there are buses (routes 83, 84 and 86, and route 82 on summer Sundays) to either Tavistock or Yelverton, from either of these places you can get the bus number 98 to Princetown (although it does not run on Sundays).

From Plymouth Airport you can walk to a bus stop to get any of the buses (82/83/84 or 86), although it would be a lot easier to get a taxi to Princetown from there. A taxi from the airport to Princetown would cost about £20, from Plymouth city centre it would be around £30 (prices as of July 2010).

Get around
Princetown is not a large place, walking (or pushing a pram or wheelchair, or using another mobility aid) will get you around the place just fine. The main road that runs through Princetown has adequate pavements, in a good state of repair, you won't have to walk in the road (which is common in a lot of the smaller villages).

See

In the middle of Princetown there is a war memorial. There is an interesting granite drinking fountain just on the right-hand-side of the Prince Of Wales pub, although apparently it ran dry shortly after being installed, over a century ago. A large monument (by Princetown standards) commemorates the Silver Jubilee of Queen Victoria, this stands right outside the Visitor Centre. There is an original K6 red telephone booth in Princetown, directly across the road from the Old Police Station cafe.

The Arts and Crafts Centre is directly across the road from the Visitor Centre. It contains small units available for people to rent and use as studios, for a variety of arts, such as painting in a variety of media, photography, felt making, jewellery making, and fabric work. It is open on most days for members of the public to look around.

Do
Princetown is ideally situated as a base to walk and hike from. Even if you don't want a long hike, a 15 minute walk from the Visitor Centre car park, going along the former railway line (now a path for walkers and cyclists) will reward you with marvellous views across Dartmoor - providing it is a clear day! Also this little walk has a good view of Princetown Brewery (not normally open for public visits) - the highest brewery in England.

Eat

The general store (which also has the post office in it) is useful for purchasing general grocery items, it also has hot snacks such as pasties and sausage rolls available.

Drink
There are two pubs in Princetown which provide a range of hot meals, these being The Prince Of Wales and The Plume of Feathers. The Prince Of Wales has its own brewery, and supplies many other pubs with its own ales. These are Jail Ale, Dartmoor IPA and Legend.

Go next
Whichever way you go, the scenery is startlingly good.

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Prince William County

Prince William County is in Northern Virginia.

Cities and towns

 * — the county seat.
 * — a major shopping destination for Potomac Mills Outlets. Near Dale City, on the southern coast of the county
 * — a town on the Potomac. The other three sides are surrounded by the largest marine base in the world, Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Other destinations

 * . Site of both the first and second Battles of Bull Run.

Get in
The closest major airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, although Manassas also has its own, for private planes: Manassas Regional.

Otherwise, the main artery is without question I-95. Interstate 66 also crosses through the northern part of country.

See
Sightseeing in Prince William County is overwhelmingly military-related: the National Museum of the Marine Corps and Manassas Battlefield National Park, both of which attract a lot of residents and other out-of-state tourists coming down from D.C.

Buy
The Potomac Mills Outlets are the other big regional draw, again bringing in the visitors from D.C.

Drink
The Steins, Vines, and Moonshine trail compromises breweries, wineries, and distilleries throughout Prince William County.

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Prineville

Prineville is a city in Oregon. It is the county seat of Crook County.

Get in
& Prineville sits at the junction of U.S. Highway 26 and Oregon Highway 126.

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Pristina

Pristina (Albanian: Prishtinë, Serbian: Priština), the capital city of Kosovo, is not beautiful: it is messy, with centuries-old Ottoman heritage competing with communist designs and post-communist architectural monstrosities. However, there is a powerful draw to this city of 162,000 people (2011), offering much to passing visitors.

Understand
As the youngest capital city in Europe, Pristina has the physical remnants of the periods of old and new. After a rapid modernization campaign in the mid-20th century, much of the historic centre was destroyed and, as a result, only a small portion remains. However amongst what's left are many hidden gems to be found, and the areas that were lost have been replaced by modern structures and monuments that speak more to Kosovo's fascinating recent history than to any other period of time. Whilst the concrete jungle of Pristina's centre can be quite overwhelming, there are plenty of opportunities to get out into the nature of the city's parks and its beautiful rolling outskirts, as well as an abundance of easy day trip possibilities all around the region. Along the main boulevard, Rr Nëne Terezë/Mother Teresa St., you can feel a palpable energy from the wide mix of amiable, welcoming locals and international residents enjoying the bustling street life and vibrant coffee culture that exists during the day.

Come the evening, restaurants, bars and nightclubs across the city fill with a variety of customers and music, offering many options, from a quiet local beer with friends to a heavy night of dancing that can last well into the next day. Pristina is a city that loves to almost constantly host events and festivals, so chances are high that you'll walk into a unique cultural experience that you hadn't anticipated.

 * Pristina Tourist Information Office

Talk
The main language you will hear in the street is Albanian. English is widely spoken in the 3-km² space in the centre of town where internationals and those working for international organizations predominate. The further you go from the centre, the less likely you will be to hear English spoken. However, most people from Pristina, especially young people, speak at least a little English, or will happily find a friend who does, so you are unlikely to have any difficulties getting by.

Navigating around the city is easy even if you don't speak or read Albanian. The city centre is small and walkable (though watch out for crazy drivers who often hop sidewalks and plow through intersections), and people are generally receptive to efforts to communicate in broken Albanian and English. Serbian is Kosovo's other official language, but it is seldom heard on the streets in the capital. You should be able to speak Serbian in some government offices, but you should avoid speaking it in public, except in Serbian areas, where you should be avoid speaking in Albanian. German is easily the next most widely spoken foreign language. Ties between the Kosovo Albanian diaspora in Germany and Switzerland and Kosovo are very strong, as many older Kosovo Albanians have lived and worked in Germany and Switzerland.

By plane

Getting there and away:
 * By bus – Public bus line 1A to and from the airport costs €3 and leaves every two hours between 08:00-24:00 from the airport and between 07:00-23:00 from Pristina—although in September 2023 the airport website states opening hours to 20:00.
 * By taxi – There is a fixed price for taxis from the airport to Pristina of €25.

By bus

There/away by taxi: If you decide to take a taxi from the bus station, try to get the ones that are branded since they have taximeters which starts at €1.50, and overall are cheaper than private ones. A trip to the city center should cost no more than €3. Anything more than this is a ripoff. Some of the drivers will even quote you prices as high as €15.You can negotiate the price with the private ones, and you should agree ahead about the price to your destination.

Coming in Kosovo from the surrounding countries is fairly easy, due to the amount of buses with a regular daily schedule.

Bus from Albania
Bus from Tirana: 05:30; 06:00; 07:00; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 20:00. The ticket price is €10 one way or €15 return and takes at least 4 hours due to the numerous stops.

Bus from Shkodër is at: 17:40; 19:40; and 21:10. The bus actually departs at Ulcinj in Montenegro and stops in the city's outskirts and stops to pick up people up in Shkodër before going onwards to Pristina. The ticket price is between €12-15.

Bus from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Overnight bus from Sarajevo (east) runs daily, departing at 22:00, via Novi Pazar, Serbia. At the ticket office in Sarajevo, you have to buy a ticket to Novi Pazar. Don't worry: the same bus continues on to Pristina, so when you get to Novi Pazar, just stay on the bus and tell the ticket person that you want to buy a ticket to Pristina. Trip to Novi Pazar takes about 7½ hours (€15 one-way or €22 with a return ticket - return has to be within a month) and arrives in Novi Pazar at around 05:30, just stay on the same bus and buy the ticket to Pristina (€7 one-way, takes about 3 hours).

Alternatively, you can take the day bus from Sarajevo to Novi Pazar (Bus departs daily from Sarajevo at 15:00, takes about 7 hours, €15 one-way). Spend the night there and continue on to Pristina the next day as buses depart frequently through the day; buses from Novi Pazar to Skopje, North Macedonia also make stops in Mitrovica and Pristina. This bus stops on the road right outside of the main bus station in Pristina.

Bus from Montenegro
Bus from Podgorica runs daily, once a day, starts at 21:30. The ticket price is €16-18.

Bus from Ulcinj is at: 16:00; 18:00; 19:30. The ticket price is €15, one way.

Bus from North Macedonia
Bus from Skopje starts at 08:00 or 10:00, several times a day until 18/19:00. (550 denar or €10, one-way) (as of Dec 2022).

Bus from Serbia
Bus from Belgrade: 12:00; 16:30; 21:30. The ticket is €15 one way.

Bus from Niš is at: 08:00; 13:45. The ticket is €8-10.

Bus from Novi Pazar (see the section on traveling by bus from Bosnia and Herzegovina)

On general information on border crossing between Serbia and Kosovo, see Kosovo.

By train
There are trains which travel from North Macedonia and Serbia to Pristina. These take a long time to get there. See Kosovo

By car
Apart from the highway to Albania and the modern one to the border with Macedonia, the connection with other cities is fairly close but roads are not well maintained and traffic can be heavy at times.

By bus
City buses run every 5 minutes on the main central routes (Lines 3 and 4), while other lines run every 15 minutes. The last bus is at 23:30. The cost is €0.50 (2023) and payment is made to a conductor on the bus. See the map of bus lines, this is out of date but can be used as a general guide - for example, as of September 2023 Line 2 no longer runs, and some bus stops have new names. The closure of bulevardi Xhorxh Bush to traffic until November 2023 means some lines taking diversions. Further information including routes and timetables can be found (in Albanian) on the Trafiku Urban website.

By taxi
Taxis are abundant with prices starting at €1.50. Make sure to pick a branded taxi since those are metered. No trip around the centre or from the centre to Arbëria, Velania, Sunny Hill (Kodra e Diellit), etc. should cost more than €4. All taxi companies use online communication platforms like Viber and WhatsApp.

By car
The roads in Pristina (and in general throughout Kosovo) are pretty good, but improvements are still being made. Nevertheless, caution should be made about slow moving vehicles. Traffic is heavy during working hours in Pristina and in the summer when diaspora comes. Sometimes you might get stuck in traffic due to road repairs/improvements. There is a free toll highway from the border with Albania (Morine border crossing) all the way to Pristina, which takes just more than an hour to get too, compared to 3 hours that it used to take.

Museums and galleries

 * National Museum of Kosovo.jpg
 * Goddess on the Throne is a terracotta figurine found at a site near Pristina in 1956. It represents a well-preserved specimen of small Neolithic artifacts from the Vinca culture (5700–4500 BC). The figurine represents a female deity, representing the cult of the great mother idol. It is considered one of Kosovo's most precious archaeological artifacts and is preserved in the National Museum of the country. The Museum and the Municipality of Pristina has adopted the image of the 'Goddess' as the institution’s distinctive logo.Hyjnesha muze.jpg
 * Goddess on the Throne is a terracotta figurine found at a site near Pristina in 1956. It represents a well-preserved specimen of small Neolithic artifacts from the Vinca culture (5700–4500 BC). The figurine represents a female deity, representing the cult of the great mother idol. It is considered one of Kosovo's most precious archaeological artifacts and is preserved in the National Museum of the country. The Museum and the Municipality of Pristina has adopted the image of the 'Goddess' as the institution’s distinctive logo.Hyjnesha muze.jpg

 * Ethnographic Museum in Prishtina.jpg

Parks

Do

 * Stay out late because the streets are safe and Albanians love foreigners. Also go out to bars and such, as they are usually filled but make sure you drink some "Peja" beer (Key word PEJA)
 * Privately owned outdoor swimming pools are springing up around Kosovo, some just outside the city and worth the euro to cool off in the summer.
 * Hike to the Bear Sanctuary through Gërmia Park. It is a good 8 km from the city but with rewarding views on a good day. From the sanctuary you can take back the bus along the main road—see sanctuary website for more details.
 * Watch football – Fadil Vokrri Stadium, capacity 13,500, in city centre, hosts Kosovo's national soccer team. It's also the home ground of Pristina FC, who play in Football Superleague of Kosovo, the country's top tier: they often win it and qualify for European competitions.
 * Privately owned outdoor swimming pools are springing up around Kosovo, some just outside the city and worth the euro to cool off in the summer.
 * Hike to the Bear Sanctuary through Gërmia Park. It is a good 8 km from the city but with rewarding views on a good day. From the sanctuary you can take back the bus along the main road—see sanctuary website for more details.
 * Watch football – Fadil Vokrri Stadium, capacity 13,500, in city centre, hosts Kosovo's national soccer team. It's also the home ground of Pristina FC, who play in Football Superleague of Kosovo, the country's top tier: they often win it and qualify for European competitions.

Places

 * National Theatre, Pristina 2012.JPG

Festivals and events
Kosovo's festival scene is on the rise throughout the Balkans. There are many festivals that take place throughout the year in Pristina. New festivals are also popping up all of the time. If you are planning to travel to Pristina it is a great idea to see if any of the major festivals are happening throughout your stay. The most popular festivals in Pristina are centered on music, art and alcohol. The most up-to-date information for festivals can be found on their Facebook page

 * Manifesta 14 Prishtina – A prominent European contemporary art event, that will take place in the summer of 2022 for a 100-day programme of exhibitions, workshops, tours and events all around town.
 * Sunny Hill Festival – An international music festival organized by Sunny Hill Foundation taking place in Gërmia Park since 2018. The 3-day festival occurs in early August and hosts big names in the modern music industry, such as: Miley Cyrus, Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix, Dua Lipa, etc.
 * Beer and Wine Festival – Usually takes place at the end of June on the platform behind “Newborn” monument. The Beer and Wine Festival is set up with several booths selling local and international beers at low prices. The festival has two large music stages and gets quite lively late at night. It can sometimes be difficult with queues but once you get in there is plenty of space for everyone to have a good time.
 * PriFilm fest – Multiple stages around town (+383 38 221 144). PriFilm Fest is one of Pristina's most famous international film festivals. The festival is set up with multiple screening locations around town. PriFilm Fest presents the city with many first time premieres in Kosovo and world premieres. The quality of films that are shown are quite remarkable. The festival is also known for their after parties.
 * Erdhlezeti (Fazli Grajcevci across from Dit e Nat bar) – This annual block party music festival takes place in the parking lot across from the well known café Dit' e Nat'. This festival is dedicated to music, the change of seasons and especially to the arrival of Summer. Beer, barbecue and love are the other ingredients that make this day special. It is a favourite with bands playing live into the night.
 * Visions of Beyond (hapesira) (Kalaja e Harilaqit) – Visions of Beyond is festival that combines techno music with cultural heritage. The festival takes place yearly at a fortress on one of the small mountains overlooking Pristina. The organizers bring in up-and-coming DJs from Western Europe that transport us to a new place and time.
 * Turkish Jazz Week – Turkish Jazz Week (typically during the month of May) brings together Turkish and Kosovar musicians to serenade us with their beautiful sounds for a week long every year.
 * NO RECESS – The newest arts platform in Pristina, Kosovo, spontaneously launched but aiming to become a sustainable, long-term project. NO RECESS Live Music Festival is a 7-day event that will bring seven live performances (one each night of the festival) by international and local alternative music artists.

Buy

 * For shopping, Pristina is full of good bargains but low on selection. Silver is sold in the old quarter and is a pretty good value; Albanians are known throughout the former Yugoslavia as silversmiths.
 * The outdoor bookstalls adjacent to the Grand Hotel are a good place to pick up your copy of the Code of Lekë Dukagjini. Or a map of Pristina that most likely has names for all the streets no one has ever heard of.
 * For shopping, Pristina is full of good bargains but low on selection. Silver is sold in the old quarter and is a pretty good value; Albanians are known throughout the former Yugoslavia as silversmiths.
 * The outdoor bookstalls adjacent to the Grand Hotel are a good place to pick up your copy of the Code of Lekë Dukagjini. Or a map of Pristina that most likely has names for all the streets no one has ever heard of.
 * For shopping, Pristina is full of good bargains but low on selection. Silver is sold in the old quarter and is a pretty good value; Albanians are known throughout the former Yugoslavia as silversmiths.
 * The outdoor bookstalls adjacent to the Grand Hotel are a good place to pick up your copy of the Code of Lekë Dukagjini. Or a map of Pristina that most likely has names for all the streets no one has ever heard of.

Eat
There are a variety of restaurants with something for everyone's taste. Radio taxi drivers will know the location of most major restaurants frequented by internationals. Try a traditional qebabtore (you can find one anywhere), or a Turkish doner shop (best ones around the corner from Payton Place, near UNDP) for a real taste of the local food and great value. If you are a foreigner you may have to do a fair bit of pointing to order, but it should be worth it.

Drink
Pristina is a destination known for the experience it provides. A massive part of that experience will be sightseeing the many cafés and bars that have diverse yet stylish interiors around town. The nightlife and festival scene in Pristina has improved rapidly in the past two years and is predominantly known for techno music. Whilst visiting Pristina you will not go thirsty, thanks to the variety of local, low cost delights. The water is clear and safe to drink in Pristina. As a foreigner, you will not have a problem drinking water from the tap, but if you prefer bottled water there are 13 local water brands for you to consume.

A unique quality of Pristina is the passion behind the coffee culture, and emphasis on the craft of making espresso-based coffee. Internationals have assisted in spreading the word about how delicious the macchiato are in cafés around town. Kosovo baristas and patrons have high expectations for how well coffee is made and care put into producing each cup for the city that loves to drink coffee. The Kosovo macchiato can be described as stronger, shorter latte (or a flat white to those from down under) and is served either small (similar to a piccolo) or large (a regular size).

Pristina's bars and cafés stock some of the best local spirits produced around the country. The most common local beer that you will find around town is Peja. Peja beer is an easy to drink lager made in the west of Kosovo. Other local beers you can find around town are Pristina, Greembeer and Sabaja. Sabaja is the only local craft brewery in Kosovo. Most wine produced in Kosovo comes from in and around Rahovec in the south west of Kosovo. Local wines have improved over time and you are often served a heavy pour for a fair price at most cafes and bars. Wine marketing is still up and coming in Kosovo, so when you order at a bar it is regular practice to order in a general fashion; red, white or rose. Don't let this discourage you from asking the waiter about the wine options they have at their establishment. Most establishments will stock a variety. Rajika (Raki), local homemade brandy, is served at most cafes and bars around town. Raki (singular form) is served in a shot glass and meant to be sipped and enjoyed. It can be made from various fruits and nuts, however the most popular varieties you can find in Pristina bars are grape, pear, apple and quince.

In addition to the wide variety of cafes and bars you can find around town, you also have constant events happening on the main boulevard, such as a Christmas market in November or December serving mulled wine and warm spiced rum every day and night. It is worth taking a wander throughout the boulevard during your stay as Pristina is famous in the region for the constant pop-up festivals that occur. These include fresh fruit and vegetable markets, coffee and tea festival, wine and local craft festivals and more, all taking place on the main boulevard throughout the year.

Most locals refer to Pristina's café/bar scene by splitting it up into four main areas/roads lined with bars and cafes open daily from 08:00-00:00. These four main streets are in the city center perpendicular to the main pedestrian boulevard.

Smoking is still allowed in bars and clubs all over Kosovo. This can be off-putting, but once won't kill you.

Four areas

 * ABC street (Rr. Rexhep Luci) – In the heart of the city center with ABC Cinema at the top of the street. The street is lined with cafés and bars most of which serve food.
 * Pishat street (Rr. Qamil Hoxha) – Off the main boulevard in the center of Pristina. This street has several cafés with vibrant interiors and a famous traditional restaurant at the top.
 * Kafe e Vogel street (Rr. Fehmi Agani) – Lined with expat-focused restaurants on one side and local, chill cafés on the other end. At the top of this well-known café/bar street in town you will also find an English pub (Back Garden Pub) with a pub quiz every Thursday night.
 * Raki Street (Rr. 2 Korriku) – The most frequented street in town Kosovo's youth. This street is happening during the day just a few small tavernas on each side serving local grilled cuisine. During the evenings (especially Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) the street is full of young people hanging out, drinking and people watching. This street is famous for its variety of low cost, local raki and delicious low cost grilled meats.

Cafes and bars
When you are strolling around town in Pristina you will see a variety of combination cafes/bars/restaurants. It is quite typical for most establishments to serve food although some only have drink menus. The majority of cafes/bars that you see are open daily (with the exception of Sundays for about half) from 08:00-00:00. The majority serves coffee, soda, juice, beer, wine, raki and basic spirits. It is recommended to experience multiple cafes/bars during your stay in Pristina. You will find the wait staff to be friendly and almost always you can find someone that speaks English to help you out. The best way to find the location and events for each bar/café is to use their Facebook pages.

Clubs and festivals
Pristina's nightlife is on the rise and becoming one of Europe's leading capitals for techno music. Although Pristina is known for its techno music you can experience an array of talented artists from genres such as traditional, jazz, rock, popular, rap, new age and more. For live music Pristina offers constant cool jazz scenes for you to enjoy and jam sessions to delight! Throughout the region, Pristina has a reputation for the amount of festivals that take place and are created each year. If you are interested in experiencing some of the best electronic music offered in Pristina exhibited through pop up parties throughout the year follow the promotion company Hapesira. The employees at Hapesira are the front-runners of the electronic music scene in Pristina. Pristina's club scene varies from casual Berlin style parties to classy, well-dressed establishments. Although small, the city gives off the vibe that it has something for everyone if you just know where to go. For up-to-date information on events at each club please refer to their Facebook pages.

Clubs
The amount of locations is constantly evolving, as of 2022/2023 check out:

Besides, these are some established ones:

Sleep
Accommodation can be very expensive in Pristina, as everything is tailored for internationals on expense accounts and hefty per diems. If you look around you should be able to find fliers offering accommodation. If you can find these places, go there as the cost is usually €10-15 per night.

Splurge

Stay safe
In the Dardania neighbourhood (the residential blocks between the bus station and the centre), be careful when the beggar children are around: they may follow you for a while, speaking (presumably in Albanian), and may just come too suspiciously close to your bag and pockets behind you in the meantime.

Pristina is rebuilding, and some of the city roads now are new, but if you are driving, you still must be on the lookout for large potholes.

Embassies and other diplomatic missions

 * 🇦🇱 Albania
 * 🇧🇪 Belgium

 * 🇨🇳 China

 * Czechia

 * 🇩🇪 Germany
 * 🇭🇺 Hungary

 * 🇮🇹 Italy

 * 🇯🇵 Japan
 * North Macedonia

 * 🇫🇮 Finland
 * 🇫🇷 France

 * 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

 * 🇲🇪 Montenegro

 * 🇳🇱 Netherlands

 * 🇳🇴 Norway

 * 🇷🇴 Romania

 * 🇷🇺 Russia

 * 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
 * 🇺🇸 United States
 * 🇸🇰 Slovakia

 * 🇸🇮 Slovenia

 * 🇸🇪 Sweden

 * 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Go next

 * Gjakova – The western Kosovan city with the largest Ottoman-era bazaar in the Balkans, is 89 km, 90 minutes and €4 away by bus.
 * Prizren – Can be interesting. Buses depart from the bus terminal or you could hire a taxi for the day.
 * Gračanica – Nearby, and can be arranged by taxi for roughly €5 from near Albi Mall.
 * Novo Brdo – A rural area with diverse food and activities.
 * Skopje (North Macedonia) – The capital city is only a two-hour bus ride from town, buses depart regularly from the bus station. The trip will cost €5, or €10 using the Skopje airport shuttle.

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Prizren

Prizren, in Kosovo, is a charming city of mosques and monasteries dating back to the 14th century. Happily spared (mostly) from both the "destroy the old, build the new" drive of the communists during the early years of their rule in Yugoslavia, as well as the ethnic and religious atrocities that plagued the Western Balkans in the last decade of the 20th century, Prizren has the best-preserved old town in the country by far, and is often referred to as the cultural capital of Kosovo.

Understand

Clinging to the slopes of the lush Sharr Mountains, and divided by the river Lumbardh, Prizren, including its modern suburbs, was home to about 180,000 people in 2011, making it the second largest city in the country, after Pristina, the capital. The majority of the population is ethnic Albanian. Kosovo's Turkish, Bosniak and Gorani community is focused in Prizren as well. As such, the standard bi-lingual street signs in Albanian and Serbian are complemented here by Turkish, which can be freely used particularly in the old town, and with other Albanians. The local Serbs vacated the city in the aftermath of the Kosovo War of 1998–99, when Kosovo was de facto detached from Serbia, with their charred houses standing derelict on the upper streets leading to the fortress.

Prizren is also where the Albanian national awakening began, as the League of Prizren, a political organization for defending the rights of the Albanians, was founded here in 1878.

By bus

The best way to get to Prizren is by bus through Pristina (€5, around 2 hr). You can also take buses from Peja (€4), where the famous Orthodox monasteries are located.

You can also catch a bus from Tirana or Skopje. Most bus companies that run from Istanbul to Pristina continue onward and terminate in Prizren. There are several direct buses from Belgrade (1 day 7 hr bus & 2 night buses, cost approximately €10, and stops depending on the route in Nis or Kruševac, with Pristina and other towns on the road (as of Feb 2005).

By car
From Albania, there are two good ways
 * From Tirana on the newly-constructed highway via Kukës. This masterpiece of civil engineering takes you over and through the mountains with stunning views—about 3 hr.
 * The more adventurous summer route is from Shkodra via Lake Komani. Catch a furgon from Shkodra at 06:00 to Koman. Catch the passenger or car ferry to Fierze, then furgon to Bajram Curri. At Bajram Curri get another furgon to Prizren via Gjakovë, arriving in Prizren mid-afternoon.

By plane

 * Kukës International Airport is the closest airport and has connection between Basel and Kukës starting at 4,200 lek as of June 2023.
 * Prishtina International Airport is the better choice though.

Daytripping from Skopje
With direct buses from Skopje arriving in the evening, and making their return in the morning, a day-trip from Skopje may not seem possible, but if you put some thought and effort into it, you will realize that it is entirely feasible. Read on:

Take the 06:00 bus from Skopje to Pristina. If the bus is not very crowded (particularly the case on weekdays), you won't lose much time at the border crossing, and arrive in the bus station of Pristina just in time for the 08:20 bus to Prizren. (You could have got off in Ferizaj on the way at 07:30, but you will need a lot of creativity to pass the time there until the departure of the next bus to Prizren at 09:15.) This bus will arrive in Prizren at about 10:15.

Upon returning, the last bus to Skopje leaves Pristina at 17:00, making a stop at Ferizaj bus station at about 18:00. This means that you will have to catch the 13:45 bus to Pristina from Prizren (which will let you stroll around Pristina for a little more than an hour—to spare more time for Pristina, take the 13:00 bus from Prizren), or the 17:00 bus to Ferizaj (and hope it arrives at its scheduled time of 18:00, and doesn't miss the last bus to Skopje—the 14:30 bus, which arrives in Ferizaj at 16:10, is probably a better bet). Note that the evening bus to Skopje is often almost completely full by the time it arrives in Ferizaj, which means that, should you decide to take it there, you may have to travel standing for part of the route, and then take a taxi in a village near the border for the rest of the route to Skopje, perhaps because of a rule regulating border crossings.

If you prefer a faster and more efficient day-trip from Skopje, is possible to arrange a private round-trip tour by car to Prizren for approximately 180 EUR. Inquire with local tour companies about this, preferably with a driver/guide who speaks Albanian and can navigate the border crossings. Additionally, this option may allow you to take the more scenic route through the mountains back to Skopje (preferably in the afternoon).

On foot
From the bus station, everything is within walking distance.

By taxi
Taxis are abundant and quite inexpensive. You can get around the city for €3.50 at most.

See

 * There are other Orthodox churches in Prizren.
 * There are other Orthodox churches in Prizren.
 * There are other Orthodox churches in Prizren.

 * Prizren Fortress (2021).jpg
 * Prizren Fortress (2021).jpg

Events
The main event in the city is Dokufest, an annual international documentary and short film festival held in August.
 * Old Timer Fest – Old car festival held in May/June every year since 2006.
 * Bunar Fest – A festival held in June/July. It features rafting through the Lumbardhi (Prizrenska Bistrica) river using tractor-tire inner tubes.
 * Old Timer Fest – Old car festival held in May/June every year since 2006.
 * Bunar Fest – A festival held in June/July. It features rafting through the Lumbardhi (Prizrenska Bistrica) river using tractor-tire inner tubes.
 * Bunar Fest – A festival held in June/July. It features rafting through the Lumbardhi (Prizrenska Bistrica) river using tractor-tire inner tubes.

Shopping
There are few traditional crafts that are still practiced in Prizren and the surrounding area. In Pristina, there are some women's cooperatives selling carpets and embroideries, and there may be one or two in Prizren as well. Ask around and someone will be able to direct you. The most traditional craft for Prizren has always been filigree. Very ornate pieces are made for traditional local wedding feasts, but more simple pieces are available in any of the shops that line the road leading into town. Poke around and ask to see the older pieces.

What
The center of the town is full of barbecue restaurants (qebaptore). Prizren is well known in Kosovo for its barbecues as they make everything in front of your eyes. In the downtown or in Shadervan you can get plenty of these restaurants.

Various downtown sweets shops offer sweets such as baklava and tullumba which are traditionally made locally in Prizren. For traditional sweets try Shendeti (near Shadervan), which also sells Boza (fermented cornflour drink).

Also, various bakeries exist in the area with the most outstanding pastries and fresh daily specials.

Drink
There are plenty of coffee shops, bars, and pubs in the downtown Shadervan.

Sleep
There are a number of places to stay in Prizren.

Room availability may be rather limited in August for the Dokufest film festival.

Go next
Kosovo:
 * Shishtavec – A village in Kukës County in eastern Albania that represents rich unique folklore, endless varieties of customs, traditions, stories, songs, legends and inspiring landscape.
 * Rahovec – Kosovo's wine country
 * Pristina – There are buses every 30 minutes until 19:00. The price is €5 and it is paid on the bus, leaving from the main road out of town.
 * Gjakova – The closest city in Kosovo with the largest Ottoman-era bazaar in the Balkans. €2.50 paid on the bus, leaving from the bus station. 36 km and 45 min away.

Albania:
 * Kukës – A small town in northeastern Albania, last one to the Kosovo border. It is the only town in the world that has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Kukës received this honour in 2000 for receiving hundreds of thousands of refugees from the Kosovo War.
 * Tirana – Albania is generally considered a safe country to visit. The buses stops at the kiosk outside the bus station at 06:30, 7:30, 9:00, 12:30, 13:30, 15:30, 16:00, 17:30 and 23:55. €15 one away, €20 return ticket.
 * Shkodër – There is only one bus that leaves everyday at 10:00 from the bus station, for €15.

North Macedonia:
 * Skopje – Buses leave at 09:00, €9.

Montenegro:
 * Ulcinj – Closer to and during the summer you can also get buses to here.

Turkey:
 * Istanbul – Bus tickets are around €30.

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Probolinggo

Probolinggo is a port city on the north coast of East Java, Indonesia.

Understand
This port city has an extensive fishing industry and is the nearest town of any size to Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park. Since the National Park can be visited as a day trip from here, this tends to be the main draw for visitors since there is little else of interest.

By bus
To get to Probolinggo from Surabaya, take a Damri shuttle bus from the Juanda International Airport in Surabaya to the Bungurasih bus terminal (also called Purabaya) in the city. Then take an express Patas air-conditioned bus for the 2- to 3-hr journey from Surabaya to Probolinggo (about Rp30,000).

Alternatively, you can get a train to Probolinggo station from Surabaya Gubeng. This is a comfortable air conditioned ride, taking around 2 hours.

Buses from Malang take around 2 hours.

Be sure to go all the way to the main, 6 km south-west of the centre, instead of getting dropped off at some travel agent (who will pay the driver a commission). Purchase any tickets directly at the bus terminal (or inside the bus after it leaves), as the local travel agents are notoriously mercenary and will happily charge you multiples of the real price and/or issue fake return tickets.

Minibuses to Cemoro Lawang, the nearest settlement to Mount Bromo leave from outside the terminal and take about an hour and a half. They have 15 seats and leave when they are full. Rp500,000 for the whole minibus (Rp35,000 per person).

By train
is located in the city center. There are trains from/to Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Banyuwangi, and more. A local bemo from the Train Station to the Bus Station (or opposite) will cost you approximately Rp4,000 per person.

By minibus
You may get public transport from Bayuangga Bus Terminal.

Angkot (Angkutan Kota)
Serving the city of Probolinggo. The routes are:
 * Trayek Lyn A Terminal Bus - HOS Cokroaminoto - Slamet Riyadi - Kademangan
 * Trayek Lyn D Terminal Bus - Hayam Wuruk - Subterminal Wilayah Utara
 * Trayek Lyn F Terminal Bus - Dr Sutomo - Ahmad Yani - Subterminal Wilayah Utara
 * Trayek Lyn G Terminal Bus - DI Panjaitan - Ahmad Yani - Randu Pangger
 * Trayek Lyn H Terminal Bus - Slamet Riyadi - HOS Cokroaminoto - DI Panjaitan - KH Mansyur - Dringu (via Jl. Semeru)
 * Trayek Lyn J Terminal Bus - Slamet Riyadi - Wachid Hasyim - KH Hasan Genggong - Dringu (via Ketapang)
 * Trayek Lyn K Terminal Bus - Dr Sutomo - Gatot Subroto - HOS Cokroaminoto - Sunan Ampel - Jorongan

MPU (Mobil Penumpang Umum)
Serving from the downtown to rural areas and neighbouring cities. The routes are:
 * Probolinggo - Ketapang - Tongas - Nguling - Grati - Rejoso - Pasuruan
 * Probolinggo - Ketapang - Tongas - Lumbang - Sukapura
 * Probolinggo - Laweyan - Sumberasih - Patalan
 * Probolinggo - Laweyan - Sumberasih - Patalan - Sukapura - Cemorolawang (to Mount Bromo)
 * Probolinggo - Leces - Ranuyoso - Klakah - Kedungjajang - Wonorejo
 * Probolinggo - Gending - Pajarakan - Kraksaan
 * Probolinggo - Gending - Pajarakan - Condong - Krucil - Bremi (to Mount Argopuro)

See

Rafting at Pekalen River
The location is about one hour drive from Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park where the Pekalen river cuts the town. Up to grade 3+, you will encounter many bat caves along its cliff and some small waterfalls. Most operators ask you to choose one of the 2 sections that take 1.5-2.5 hours but you can have both if you ask. Each section has its own unique scenery and challenge that will make your white water rafting experience in any case unforgettable. All fares include safety equipment, transport to the start and from the finish line, as well as food and beverages.

Boating to Gili Ketapang Island
An island with white sand beaches. You may do snorkeling and water activities like jet skiing and banana boats in.

Climbing Mount Argopuro
Mount Argopuro has a peak with an altitude of 3088 meters above sea level. You have to go to in the Krucil District of Probolinggo to start hiking.

Kerapan Sapi races
Cattle races in watery agricultural areas are carried out post-harvest. The Kerapan Sapi Brujul, the tradition of Probolinggo City has been designated as an intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. You have to go to to watch the race.

Food souvenirs

 * Anggur Prabu Bestari, local grape.
 * Krupuk ikan jenggelek, fish cracker.
 * Sirup pokak, herbal drink.

Eat
Probolinggo is famous for sweet, green mangoes, known as mangga manalagi. Some people also call them mangga arumanis. Because these types of mango still have green skin even when mature, you need to press them softly and smell them to determine their ripeness. You might want to only eat half of these mangoes because they're large with high fibre content.

Sleep
For people to see sunrise at Mount Bromo, it is better to sleep at nearest Bromo area, although you have to spend more money or you will late of sunrise moment.

Nearest Mount Bromo
There are many inns in Cemorolawang hamlet, a part of Ngadisari Village, Sukapura District of Probolinggo.

Go next

 * Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park. Minibuses to Cemoro Lawang leave from outside the Bus Terminal.
 * Banyuwangi, the eastern gateway to the Ijen Plateau, as well as ferries to Bali.
 * Bondowoso, the western gateway to the Ijen Plateau.
 * Jember
 * Lumajang
 * Malang
 * Pasuruan
 * Situbondo
 * Surabaya
 * Yogyakarta

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Procida

Procida is a small island near Naples in Campania, Italy.

Understand
Procida is the smallest island of the Gulf of Naples, rich in attractions and archaeology.

The architecture of Procida has a Greek origin. In fact, the history of Procida is concentrated first of all in the medieval village “Terra Murata” and on “Corricella”, the fishing settlement.

The landmarks of Procida reflect typical Mediterranean pastel colours.

Get in
Ferry services link Procida to Naples, Capri, and Ischia. Ferries run from the main port of Naples, and also from the port of Pozzuoli, which can be reached by train from central Naples. Taking a ferry from Pozzuoli may be more convenient if you are staying in the western part of Naples.

SNAV ferries leave often from Naples for Procida, taking 45 minutes and costing a little over €20. Larger Caremar ferries can take cars as well, and cost around €10 per passenger but take 1 hour 45 minutes to the port of Naples.

Get around
Local EAV buses drive in 20-30m intervals around the island on numerous (partially identical) routes, the price is about €1.2 per ride. One-way drive across the island takes about 15 minutes. While buses originating from the main ferry port tend to be relatively empty, in other direction you may not be even able to hop on.

The historical part of the island is walkable within 15 minutes. Walking across the island is doable too, but due to narrow roads it is not particularly enjoyable. There are car ferries but due to these narrow streets and lack of parking, driving on Procida is not recommended. There are lots of shops near the port where you can rent an electric bicycle, which is a good option.

See

 * The island has served as the set for numerous films, such as The Postman by Massimo Troisi, and some scenes in The Talented Mr. Ripley were shot in Corricella. Numerous plaques commemorating these and other historical events are placed around the island.
 * The island has served as the set for numerous films, such as The Postman by Massimo Troisi, and some scenes in The Talented Mr. Ripley were shot in Corricella. Numerous plaques commemorating these and other historical events are placed around the island.
 * The island has served as the set for numerous films, such as The Postman by Massimo Troisi, and some scenes in The Talented Mr. Ripley were shot in Corricella. Numerous plaques commemorating these and other historical events are placed around the island.
 * The island has served as the set for numerous films, such as The Postman by Massimo Troisi, and some scenes in The Talented Mr. Ripley were shot in Corricella. Numerous plaques commemorating these and other historical events are placed around the island.
 * The island has served as the set for numerous films, such as The Postman by Massimo Troisi, and some scenes in The Talented Mr. Ripley were shot in Corricella. Numerous plaques commemorating these and other historical events are placed around the island.

Do
Procida has 6 beaches with crystal-clear waters.

Eat
There are a great deal of restaurants on Procida. It is very pleasant to walk along the Corricella Marina and choose a restaurant based on the dishes you see other diners enjoying, although the quality of restaurants all over the island is more or less the same.

The specialties of the cooking are:
 * coniglio alla procidana (stewed rabbit)
 * spaghetti al riccio di mare (spaghetti with sea-urchin)
 * various seafood dishes (especially grilled or as ragu al mare for pasta)

Drink
Limoncello and any available local wines (local "island wine" probably comes from nearby Ischia though)

Go next
Ferries to Ischia depart many times a day.

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Progreso

Progreso is a city in the state of Yucatán, Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico on the northwest coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. The city was founded in 1811 as a port for exporting sisal (henequén) fiber from the Yucatán haciendas. It has a long heritage of fishing as well as shipping. Now numbering 37,000 inhabitants, Progreso has experienced growth due to its presence on some cruise line stops in Mexico, and is now a favorite destination for locals and tourists.

Understand
The earliest Mayan settlements on the site date back to the 1st century CE, when the city was known as Xcambó. The city was dominated by nearby Izamal, and was most populated from the Early Classic Period until the 6th century CE. The primary economic activity at that time was salt extraction.

By car
Progreso is 30 minutes from Merida by car, by Federal Highway 261.

By bus
(Calle 29 No 151 between 80 and 82) operates frequent second-class buses from Merida to Progreso seven days per week, with buses running approximately every 10 minutes from 05:15 to 22:15 or later, depending on the season and passenger demand. The bus journey takes about 55 minutes.

Do

 * Enjoy the beach.
 * Sometimes in the winter there are dolphins near the entrance to the lagoon (3 km north of town center.
 * There are sailboats going to Arrecife Alacranes nature reserve 110 km NNW (2-day trip)- several tiny coral islands, lighthouse, you stay on the boat overnight. Diving, snorkeling.
 * There's a wreck in only 15 m depth sunk by accident on his way further northwest to become an artificial reef for divers. Enquire in Progreso or Chelem just west.
 * Remember: Chicxulub - 20 km southwest (not Puerto) was impact point of the giant meteorite many scientists believe eradicated dinosaurs along with 90% other species some 65 millions years ago. The diameter of the crater is some 180 km.
 * Dzibilchaltún is a Mayan ruin some 25 km south - during the spring and autumn equinoxes, the sun shines through the window of the main "Temple of the Seven Dolls". While the site and structures are not nearly as massive as Chichen Itza, it's still beautiful and very peaceful since there are no vendors all over the place hawking souvenirs like at Chichen Itza.  There is also a cool cenote sinkhole where you can swim, and a small museum.  Tours are offered in English and Spanish, or you may wander the site on your own.  You can reach Dzibilchaltún via bus, or rent a motor scooter in Progreso.

Buy
Local jewelers in the market place will make jewelry according to your specifications. Opposite to market place to the west there's an artisan market whenever a cruise ship arrives.

Eat
Fresh raw seafood, either fish or crab or mix. Served cold, little spicy, with lemon. Eat it only till noon, as locals do, who also say it is good for treating hangovers.

Budget
All these are in the city center:

Sleep
Ask locals for a house to rent. The west side is cheaper as there it is where the locals live. Many houses are rented only for holidays, so bargain hard.

Go next
Cenotes are caves with the "roof" collapsed. They are filled with crystal-clear water and connected to an underground river system that runs all through the Yucatan. Ask locals where you can swim & explore one.

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Promajna

Promajna is a village on the Makarska Riviera in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia. It lies along a beautiful beach; the settlement provides very good opportunities for peaceful vacations and pleasant walks. The coastal promenade leads to the nearby Baska Voda.

Understand
The name of the place was first used in 1674. A lot of archeological finds indicate human presence in these parts since 2nd century BC, although no remains of a settlement have been found.

Promajna is 4 km south from Baska Voda and 6 km northwest of Makarska. A larger part of the settlement lies below the slopes of the Biokovo mountain, along the old coastal road. Due to the development of tourism, the village has expanded toward the coast. Present inhabitants of Promajna, about 230 of them, are descendants of families which moved near the sea from villages Bast and Podgora.

The inhabitants of Promajna are mostly engaged in agriculture, fishing and tourism.

Do
Entertainment programs are organized during the tourist season.

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Proof of what you already own

Although this discussion gives examples for U.S. customs processes, the basic precepts apply widely.

If you plan to travel to other countries, you don't want to risk paying duty (as you return) on items (especially valuables) you already own and take on your trip...even including engagement rings. As you return from any international trip, you can be charged duty on all valuables you have with you that exceed your duty exemption.

For fine jewelry, newer model cameras, electronics, computers, etc., your government's customs bureau likely offers a means to avoid the problem. As an example, U.S. citizens can go to the Customs web-site for a Form 4457 mentioned in their other pages under "Know Before You Go". For most people anywhere, the steps essentially include...
 * Fill out as many forms as needed (how to do so can vary by the site you're using) to adequately describe the items you're likely to take on any international trip. Indicate any serial number on any item. You are allowed to list more than one item on each form.  Print each completed form, done on-line or saved to computer.
 * Take the items, the forms and proof of ownership to a customs office. As the agent sees them, he/she can certify on the forms that you already own them.  (The web site for those forms should offer a link to help you locate the nearest customs office.)  In some countries, this service may be available at post offices.
 * Plan ahead. Unless you have plenty of time, don't count on getting those forms certified as you depart your country. Customs officers at air and cruise ports are typically very busy.

Take whatever valuables you choose; just remember related customs forms on your international trips, and have them handy for Customs inspection as you return to your home country. Original store receipts from merchants in your country can be a fair substitute for proof of prior ownership if you lack time or access to a customs office before your trip. Even if dated well before your trip, receipts from sellers in other countries often have little standing.

You may want to have copies of these documents stamped at customs abroad, or at least declare the items on local customs forms and get those documents stamped – as on your way out, that custom may not trust your foreign documents (see Border crossing).

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Propriano

Propriano is in South Corsica, in Southeastern France.

Go next

 * Head further south to Bonifacio

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Prora

Prora is a site on the German Baltic Sea island of Rügen. During the Nazi era the worker's organization Kraft durch Freude (Strength through Joy) began building a huge beach resort hotel for 20,000 people at the shore of the Baltic Sea. The project was almost finished when World War II started, but it was never used as a hotel. In the East German era the site was used as a military base.

In the 1990s, parts of it were opened as a museum, but most parts of the megalomaniacal 4.5-kilometre-long building complex remained empty. Since 2005, various parts were developed to become apartments, youth hostels or event locations (such as the M3 Prora night club). Prora is also known as the Colossus of Rügen.

Get in
One way to get to Prora is by car. It is situated on the eastern shore of Rügen between Binz and Sassnitz.

There are two train stations, and. Both are served by the regional trains from Stralsund to Binz.

Cyclists on the Baltic Sea Cycle Route (EuroVelo 10) will pass Prora on their way around Rügen.

Get around
You can get around the site by foot; however, if you want to see the whole building complex from end to end you might want to take a car or bicycle.

See
The building itself is the main attraction.

Do
The Baltic Sea beach offers recreation and sports such as kite surfing, jetskiing, banana-boating and stand-up paddling.

Drink
There is a Reading Cafe in the Dokumentationszentrum.

Sleep

 * There are also several houses with rooms for rent in the area.
 * There are also several houses with rooms for rent in the area.
 * There are also several houses with rooms for rent in the area.
 * There are also several houses with rooms for rent in the area.

Go next

 * Binz
 * Sassnitz

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Proserpine

Proserpine is a town in the Central region of Queensland. It is the administrative/service centre and gateway to the Whitsunday Region by road, rail and air. In 2016, Proserpine had a population of 3,600.

By train
Queensland Rail has twice weekly services running from Proserpine to Brisbane on the "Tilt Train".

Stay safe
Throughout Australia, the number for emergency services (Police, Fire and Ambulance) is 000. When using a mobile or cell phone, the numbers 000 and 112 are free of charge, and connect using any of the available networks. Emergency numbers such as 911 and 999 do not work within Australia.

In non-emergency situations contact Police Link on 131 444 or the Proserpine Police Station on (07) 4945 9666 or visit the station at 14 Mill Street Monday to Friday between 8AM to 1PM and 2PM to 4PM.

Church services
Also operates St Paul's Op Shop, 5 Dobbins Lane, open Monday to Friday 9AM-4PM and Saturday from 9AM-noon. Call 07 4945 1141

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Prosser

Prosser is a city in the Columbia River Plateau region of Washington State.

Get in
By Car There are two exits off the Interstate.

By Plane The Prosser airport is one of the largest 'small' airports in the area.

By Boat The Yakima River runs through Prosser. If you are fishing upstream and your motor dies... you will float right on down to Prosser.

By Hot Air Balloon Prosser sponsors one of the largest hot air balloon events in the state of Washington.

See

 * Benton County Historical Museum. Not to be confused with East Benton County Historical Museum in Kennewick.

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Prostějov

Prostějov is a city in North Moravia, Czech Republic.

Understand
Prostějov was established in the 12th century. In the 14th century it was important trade city with German and Jewish communities. The city was damaged during the Hussite wars. Among most important owners were Perštejns who built city fortification (to nowadays just little fragments survived) and city chateaux. Strong development also occurred during the Lichteštejn´s era in the 16th century. At the end of the 19th century and at the first part of 20 century many architecturally valuable buildings were built in historicism, art nouveau and functionalism. During this time there is also big spread of textile industry. Before the Second World War, Prostějov had strong German-speaking Jewish community. In Prostějov Edmund Husserl, Jiří Wolker and Otto Wichterle were born.

By train
Prostějov is well connected with the rest of Czechia and with neighbouring countries. Olomouc is 15–25 min away and there are fast or local trains roughly every hour while there are trains from Brno every two hours with a journey time of about 1¼ h.

See
Prostějov is an interesting city mainly because of its architecture. The most important buildings are:
 * The National House and Theatre – built between 1905 and 1907 in the style “art nouveau” by architect Jan Kotěra. Nowadays there is stylish café and theatre.
 * The New City Hall – built between 1909 and 1914 by architect K. H. Kepka.
 * The Old City Hall – built during the Renaissance era. Now it is the City Museum.

Eat
In the centre of the city, there are many cheap restaurants with daily menus around €3-5 for a meal.

Connect
As of July 2024, Prostějov and its approach roads have 5G from all Czech carriers.

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Protaras

Protaras, a lively town that stretches along the famous Fig Tree Bay in Cyprus. With consistent growth during the last three decades it has emerged as an alternative resort to the abandoned Famagusta city since the 1974 Turkish invasion. Protaras has become one of the main tourist attraction locations in the South East coast and in the whole of Cyprus.

See

 * Fig Tree Bay is one of the best beaches of the area where you can enjoy bathing in the calm clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea, lay down in the fine sand or relax in the provided sunbeds and umbrellas. Refreshing fruit cocktails, homemade sandwiches and delicious Frappes are served in a coffee/bar just on top of Fig Tree Bay offering a really pleasant atmosphere to its clients.

The offshore rocky islet that can be seen from the beach offers the chance of some seclusion although you have to be a fairly strong swimmer to be able to reach it.

After the beach, the town has much to offer. With a large variety of shops, picturesque houses and a relaxing seaside pedestrian route stretching for as long as 15 km, you can enjoy some delightful walks in the area. The Profitis Ilias church is a town landmark on top of a hill 100 metres high which offers a glorious panoramic view over Protaras and the Sea. Climb the 300 steps up the hill, view the breathless sight and go inside the small church which is definitely worth a visit.

There is a fantastic selection of restaurants and traditional Cypriot taverns where you can try a large variety of Cypriot dishes, fresh fish and international cuisine.

The staff are usually friendly and welcoming and many times they will be able to speak two or three languages including English.

At night you can test your singing skills at one of the many karaoke bars in town, meet up with the locals and holiday makers at the busy “Flinstones” bar, grab a delicious cocktail at “Ghetto Cocktail Bar” or even watch your football team playing live at the “Fools & Horses” among many other great places to go out and enjoy a fun night out in Protaras.

 * Church of Profitis Elias. The religious landmark is located at the top of a mountain in Protaras. There are no excursions in the church. While in Protaras, it is worth visiting this place at least once: firstly, because it is free, and secondly, a stunningly beautiful view of the city opens up from the mountain, and in the afternoon and after sunset, the landscapes are different and each is mesmerizing in its own way.
 * Church of Profitis Elias. The religious landmark is located at the top of a mountain in Protaras. There are no excursions in the church. While in Protaras, it is worth visiting this place at least once: firstly, because it is free, and secondly, a stunningly beautiful view of the city opens up from the mountain, and in the afternoon and after sunset, the landscapes are different and each is mesmerizing in its own way.
 * Church of Profitis Elias. The religious landmark is located at the top of a mountain in Protaras. There are no excursions in the church. While in Protaras, it is worth visiting this place at least once: firstly, because it is free, and secondly, a stunningly beautiful view of the city opens up from the mountain, and in the afternoon and after sunset, the landscapes are different and each is mesmerizing in its own way.

Do
For the most adventurous children, parents and groups of friends, there are also a variety of watersports provided at the beach: parasailing, self-drive speed boats, jet skis, water skiing, wakeboarding, crazy squab, banana, pedal boats, and private luxury yacht.

Sleep
When planning your holidays you have to take in consideration not only the location, but also the best accommodation that will provide you and your party with value for money according to your requirements.

If you are looking to get away from it all and relax with your family in privacy, a holiday villa may be an option for you. Renting a villa provides you, not only, with more space and privacy but is also a more economical option rather than staying at a small hotel room.

A villa can usually accommodate a minimum of 4 people, and the rental price is charged per week making it more cost-effective than staying at a hotel.

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Provençal phrasebook

Provençal (Provençau) is one of several dialects of Occitan spoken by a minority of people in southern France and other areas of France and Italy.

In the English-speaking world, "Provençal" is often used to refer to all dialects of Occitan, but the term refers specifically to the dialect spoken in the former province of Provence as well as south of Dauphiné and the Nîmes region in Languedoc and the upper valleys of Piedmont, Italy (Val Maira, Val Varacha, Val d'Estura, Entraigas, Limon, Vinai, Pignerol, Sestriera). Outside Europe, the language is spoken mainly in the Northern Californian counties of Tehama, Siskiyou, Napa, Alpine and Mono counties, especially in the Mono County town of Chalfant Valley. A small community in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties also exists in Southern California.

Provençal is also the customary name given to the older version of the langue d'oc used by the troubadours of medieval literature, as opposed to Old French or langue d'oïl (from the native word for yes) of the northern areas of France.

Countries where Occitan is spoken

 * France : França (FRAHN-so)
 * Italy : Itàlia (ee-TAH-lyo)
 * Spain : Espanha (ays-PAH-nyo)
 * Monaco : Mónegue (MOO-nay-gay)
 * United States: Estats Units (ays-TAHTS oo-NEETS)

Greetings

 * Good morning. : Bona matin. (Bo-nuh-ma-tin)
 * Good evening. : Bon vèspre. (boon VEHS-pre)
 * Good afternoon. : Bonser. (Bon-ser)
 * Hello. : Adieu. (Ad-dieu)
 * What is your name? (formal) : Cossí te dison? (Cuss-ee-te-di-sun?)
 * What is your name? (familiar) : Cossí te dises? (Cuss-ee-te-di-ses?)
 * My name is... : Mon nom est... (Mon-nom-ess-t)
 * Delighted. : Encantat. (En-can-ta)
 * Likewise. : Agradarsatge. (Ag-ra-dar-sagi)
 * Pleased to meet you. : Content vos rencontrar. (Con-tent-voo-re-con-trar)
 * Mister (Mr.) : Monsen (M.)
 * Madam (Mrs.) : Madòna (Mdm.)
 * Miss (Ms.) : Madomaisèla (Mla.)
 * How are you? (familiar) : Cossí vas? (Coss-ee-vas?)
 * How are you (formal) : Cossí va? (Coss-ee-va?)
 * What's happening? : Qué passa? (Keh-pas-sa?)
 * How are you : Cossí anatz? (Coss-ee-anat-ss?)
 * well : ben (ben)
 * Thank you. : Mercé. (mer-ceh)
 * Good-bye. : Adieu. (A-deu)
 * Good-bye. (formal) : Adieussiatz. (Ad-dieu-si-as)
 * See you later. : Adieussiatz. (As-dieu-si-as)
 * See you tomorrow. : Adieu-deman. (Ad-dieu-de-man)
 * See you. : A reveire. (Arre-vea-re)

Numbers

 * One (1) : Un (un)
 * Two (2) : Dos (doos)
 * Three (3) : Tres (th-re-ss)
 * Four (4) : Quatre (KAH-tray)
 * Five (5) : Cinc (seenk)
 * Six (6) : Sièis (seei-s)
 * Seven (7) : Sèt (seht)
 * Eight (8) : Uèit (wait)
 * Nine (9) : Nòu (noou)
 * Ten (10) : Dix (deex)
 * Eleven (11) : Onze (OON-zay)
 * Twelve (12) : Dotze (DOO-dzay)
 * Thirteen (13) : Trètze (thret-ze)
 * Fourteen (14) : Catòrze (kah-TOR-zay)
 * Fifteen (15) : Quinze (KEEN-zay)
 * Sixteen (16) : Setze (SAY-dzay)
 * Seventeen (17) : Dètz-e-sèt (deet-ze-seet)
 * Eighteen (18) : Dètz-e-uèch (deet-ze-huee-ch)
 * Nineteen (19) : Dètz-e-nòu (deet-ze-noou)
 * Twenty (20) : Vint (veen)
 * Twenty-one (21) : Vint-e-un (veint-e-un)
 * Thirty (30) : Trenta (th-rain-ta)
 * Forty (40) : Quaranta (kah-RAHN-to)
 * Fifty (50) : Cinquanta (seen-KAHN-to)
 * Sixty (60) : Seissanta (seis-san-ta)
 * Seventy (70) : Setanta (say-TAHN-to)
 * Eighty (80) : Ochanta (oo-CHAHN-to)
 * Ninety (90) : Nonanta (noo-NAHN-to)
 * One hundred (100) : Cent (saynt)

Body parts

 * Head : Tèsta (TEHS-to)
 * Eye : Uèlh (uu-ei)
 * Nose : Nas (nahs)
 * Mouth : Boca (BOO-ko)
 * Arm : Braç (brahs)
 * Hand : Man (mann)
 * Finger : Det (dayt)
 * Stomach : Ventre (ven-tre)
 * Leg : Camba (KAHM-bo)
 * Foot : Pè (peh)

School objects

 * Pen : Estilo (es-ti-lo)
 * Folder : Dorsièr (door-si-ee)
 * Notebook : Quasèrn (qua-seer)
 * Student : Estudiant (es-tu-di-an)
 * Paper : Papièr (pa-piee-)
 * Pencil : Gredon (gray-DOO)
 * Book : Libre (LEE-bray)
 * Teacher (male) : Professor (pro-fes-soo)
 * Teacher (female) : Professora (pro-fes-sooro)
 * Desk : Taula (TAU-lo)
 * Classroom : Sala de classa (sa-la-de-class-a)

The calendar

 * Year : An (aun)
 * Day : Jorn (gsh-orn)
 * Week : Setmana (set-ma-na)
 * Sunday : Dimenge (di-menje)
 * Monday : Diluns (di-luns)
 * Tuesday : Dimarts (di-marts)
 * Wednesday : Dimèrcres (di-meer-crees)
 * Thursday : Dijòus (di-joou)
 * Friday : Divendres (di-ven-dres)
 * Saturday : Dissabte (dis-ab-te)
 * January : Genièr (jen-neer)
 * February : Febrièr (feb-reer)
 * March : Març (marsh)
 * April : Abrial (ab-ri-al)
 * May : Mai (mai)
 * June : Junh (june)
 * July : Julhet (jull-het)
 * August : Agost (aw-gost)
 * September : Setembre (se-tem-brae)
 * October : Octòbre (ot-too-brae)
 * November : Novembre (no-vem-brae)
 * December : Decembre (de-sem-brae)
 * Today : Uèi (oo-way)
 * Tomorrow : Deman (de-man)

Note: In Provençal, days of the week and months are only capitalized when they are in the beginning of a sentence.

Weather conditions

 * Sunny: Solelhós (so-leel-oh-s)
 * Hot: Caud (cod)
 * Cold: Freg (freech)
 * Windy: Vent (ven)
 * Rainy: Plòure (pl-oou-re)

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