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Subang Jaya

Subang Jaya is a city in Selangor, Malaysia, about halfway between Kuala Lumpur and state capital Shah Alam. It consists of the Subang Jaya (SS12-SS19) on the Northern end of the city, USJ on the Southern end, Bandar Sunway, Batu Tiga and Putra Heights. The city is a much sought after refuge for middle to upper-middle-class Malaysians.

Understand
In 1974, Subang Jaya was developed as a residential area from an old rubber estate (Seafield Estate) by Sime Darby. Back then, most only knew of Subang because of the Subang International Airport (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, ), which has since been replaced by KLIA in Sepang as Malaysia's main international airport. Now the airport focuses mainly on servicing domestic flights and acts as the premier hub for corporate and private aviation in Southeast Asia.

UEP Subang Jaya (USJ) is the newer part of Subang Jaya and was established in 1988. Subang Jaya and USJ are separated by the infamous traffic lights in Persiaran Kewajipan (near Summit USJ shopping mall) which cause residents an additional 5-20 minutes per way in their daily commute because of traffic congestion.

It was detached from Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam and granted municipal rights in 1997, and since then the city has grown rapidly. It started as a primarily residential area, but it has developed into an internationally renowned city. It is also dubbed as the main education hub of Klang Valley, as there is a concentration of colleges, universities and schools. Over the years, there has been a significant influx of overseas students.

By train
Subang Jaya station is at the northern edge of Subang Jaya. It is directly behind Carrefour (now AEON Big) and Subang Parade in SS16. Since 2016 it has been an interchange station between KTM Komuter Port Klang-Tanjung Malim line and the Kelana Jaya LRT Line.

KTM Komuter
The [www.ktmb.com.my KTM Komuter] is a convenient mode of transport to central locations in the city and to towns in the neighbouring states (north - Perak, south - Negeri Sembilan):

 * KL Sentral - connection by Kelana Jaya Line to KLCC or Sungai Buloh-Kajang MRT Line to Bandar Utama and Kajang;
 * Bank Negara - named after Malaysia's central bank, the station is a gateway to Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
 * MidValley - one of Malaysia's largest shopping malls, albeit on the Batu Caves-Tampin line instead;
 * Klang - home to Bak Kut Teh
 * Batu Caves - limestone hill housing several Hindu cave temples
 * Tanjung Malim - small town at the Perak state border (north of Selangor) - passengers can switch to the Electric Train Service (E.T.S.) and continue to Ipoh, Penang or even Kedah and Perlis
 * Seremban - state capital of Negeri Sembilan (south of Selangor). Famous for their siew pao. From here passengers can continue to Gemas and switch to the diesel-powered trains to Johor, Pahang or Kelantan.

Kelana Jaya Line
The Kelana Jaya LRT line, which used to terminate at Kelana Jaya station, extends through Subang Jaya and then on to Putra Heights, covering many parts of Subang Jaya.

KTM Komuter - Skypark Link
A branch line of the aforementioned KTM Komuter service was constructed, linking Subang Jaya to the Subang Airport (Subang Skypark) and to KL Sentral. The service opened in May 2018, and is Malaysia's second airport rail link service, after the KLIA Ekspres.

By bus
Bus services connect points in Malaysia and Singapore directly to Subang Jaya, bypassing Kuala Lumpur and its traffic jams. Aeroline and Transtar buses operate from Sunway Pyramid, while First Coach runs from the Holiday Villa hotel in SS12.

Stage bus operator RapidKL has several routes that connect downtown Kuala Lumpur to Subang Jaya, Shah Alam and finally Klang.

Subang Jaya is also home to Malaysia's only bus rapid transit (BRT) service, the BRT Sunway Line, mainly serving the Bandar Sunway locality. The BRT line begins at Setia Jaya station on the KTM Komuter, and ends at USJ 7 station on the Kelana Jaya LRT Line.

By taxi
All metered taxis operating in Kuala Lumpur also serve Subang Jaya.

By car
Getting into Subang Jaya is a breeze (as long as you avoid rush hours). It is well connected to most major highways:
 * Federal Highway - cuts through most major areas in Klang Valley including Petaling Jaya, central Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam and Klang. No toll charges
 * New Pantai Expressway (NPE) - to Bandar Sunway and Subang Jaya (SS12-SS19)
 * Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP) - to Putra Heights and UEP Subang Jaya
 * New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) - to Subang Jaya (cuts through Subang Airport Highway)
 * Kesas Highway - to UEP Subang Jaya (3 exits to USJ from Kuala Lumpur)
 * Subang Airport Highway - to UEP Subang Jaya (USJ) and Subang Jaya

By bus

 * To/from Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya is linked to Kuala Lumpur by Rapid KL buses. They usually charge a flat RM1 rate for trips around Subang Jaya and to other parts of Klang Valley. It is advisable to get a Touch N Go card for easier accessibility to these public transports.

By taxi
Taxis are also available, but the best way to get around is your own car because it is very expensive to travel in taxis. Often RM1 surcharge on top of the meter.

By car
Avoid using Persiaran Kewajipan during rush hour as the traffic is usually very congested. It is easy to travel in the city as there are many sign boards to direct the routes. Also, there are many different routes you can take to travel in the city. Persiaran Kewajipan and Persiaran Tujuan serve as the main routes in the city.

Subang Jaya has adopted the numbered-precinct system also used in neighboring Petaling Jaya, so take a look at that article for clues about decrypting addresses. Roughly, Subang Jaya consists of precincts SS12 to SS19 on the north side (the numbers increase as you head west) and precincts USJ 1 to USJ 29 on the south side (number increases to the south).

See
Sunway Lagoon Resort and Sunway Pyramid are well-known tourist destinations throughout the whole Klang Valley. It is in Bandar Sunway and it is nearby Subang Jaya. Besides that, there are many other shopping malls such as Subang Parade, Empire Subang, Carrefour SS16, First Subang, The 19 USJ City Mall and Summit USJ.

Sports centres
There are many sports centres in Subang Jaya. There are more than 10 badminton centres/courts there.

Buy
There is a huge mall culture in Malaysia (the larger cities at least). If you visit Klang Valley, you will notice many shopping malls mushrooming in the landscape of the congested city. Within 10 minutes (or 20 in the case of bad traffic) of each other, you will see 4 sizeable malls.

 * Sunway Pyramid, not in Subang Jaya, but in the neighbouring city - Petaling Jaya. This mall has been upgraded with a new wing to compete with the bigger shopping malls, Includes Coach, Topshop, Charles & Keith and Mango - but no Zara. They also have anchor tenants - Parkson, Jusco and Giant. It also has a cinema (TGV), a karaoke (Red Box) and a skating rink (where you can sneak a peak at the ice hockey training at night).
 * Sunway Pyramid, not in Subang Jaya, but in the neighbouring city - Petaling Jaya. This mall has been upgraded with a new wing to compete with the bigger shopping malls, Includes Coach, Topshop, Charles & Keith and Mango - but no Zara. They also have anchor tenants - Parkson, Jusco and Giant. It also has a cinema (TGV), a karaoke (Red Box) and a skating rink (where you can sneak a peak at the ice hockey training at night).

Eat
Eating is the favorite pastime of most Malaysians. As such, many food outlets are dotted around Subang Jaya. There is a wide variety of food to choose from. Fast food franchises are ample in the city, most of which you can find in the shopping malls - from the basics like McDonald's, KFC, Subway, Burger King, A&W to bakery/confectionery like Bread Story, J&Co Donuts (Sunway Pyramid), Big Apple Donuts (Subang Parade) and O'Briens. Besides that, there are restaurants such as Tony Roma's, The Manhattan Fish Market, Nando's Chicken, Chili's, Din Tai Fung, T.G.I. Friday's and La Bodega. The city is mostly known for its Japanese foods as there are more than 10 Japanese restaurants.

American

 * Chili's - in Empire Subang. It serves American food influenced by Tex-Mex cuisine. It has a bar and is usually packed so a booking is advised if you want to dine in here.
 * Victoria Station - in USJ 10 Taipan. It is famous for its charbroil steak and seafood. London train carriages have been used for the restaurant.
 * The Manhattan Fish Market - in SS16 (Subang Parade).
 * Kenny Rogers Roasters - in Subang Parade and Empire Subang. They serve delicious flame-grilled chicken with less salts and calories.

Balinese

 * Ole-Ole Bali - in SS16 (Empire Subang) and Sunway Pyramid. It serves Balinese food. The prices are a little pricey but it is worth every penny! The portion is big and it has a wide variety of food to choose from. Its ambient is very cozy and Balinese feel.

Chinese

 * Devil's Crab - in USJ 9 (Subang Business Centre). It is famous for its Nyonya crabs, fried cod fish.
 * South Sea - in Kampung Baru Subang. It is a very famous seafood restaurant throughout the Klang Valley. It is near the Subang Airport.
 * Imperial China - in Jaya Square, SS17. An exclusive Chinese restaurant serving canton dim sum in the morning and normal dining during lunch and dinner.
 * Grand Imperial - in the 19 USJ City Mall. It serves fine Chinese food cooked by award-winning chefs.
 * Oversea Restaurant - in SS16 (Subang Parade). It is widely known for their contemporary Chinese cuisine. It was established in 1977 when it was first opened in Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur.
 * Esquire Kitchen
 * Di Wei - in SS16 (Empire Hotel Subang). It serves fine Chinese foods. It is a little pricey though.
 * Din Tai Fung - in SS16 (Empire Subang). International restaurant chain famous for its expensive Xiao Long Baos, dumplings, beef noodles and seafood fried rice.
 * New Restaurant Ipoh Chicken Rice - in SS15. They have been operating this food business since 1997, best known for their famous bean sprouts and chicken with a choice of kampung chicken or ordinary chicken cooked either by roasting or boiling.
 * Ah Ping Bah Kut Teh - in SS14. Long established as one of the most popular Bah Kut Teh shops among the many shops in its vicinity. Opens from 5PM till sold out by 9PM.

Fusion

 * Asia Cafe - in SS15. It a food court serving a large variety of food in a hawker-concept. It is famous for its fried oyster egg, Portuguese grilled fish, har mee, char kuey teow, nasi lemak and pasta.
 * Delicious - in Sunway Pyramid. It is famous for its sandwiches, quiches, steaks, pasta, etc.

German

 * Logenhaus Roast & Grill - in USJ 10 Taipan. It is one of the most famous German restaurants which also serves halal German food.

Indian

 * Nirvana Maju - in USJ 9 (Subang Business Centre). It is a very famous restaurant among the locals. It gained much popularity when it first opened in Bangsar many years ago. It serves one of the best and authentic banana leaf cuisine in the Klang Valley.
 * Indian Heritage - in USJ 10 Taipan. The cuisine of India found at Indian Heritage is characterized by its sophisticated and subtle use of many spices and herbs. Traditional Northern Indian food. Buffet is available during lunch on weekdays.
 * D'Tandoor - in SS15. It is the same famous Indian cuisine from KL Tower. It serves one of the finest Indian cuisines in Malaysia with good hospitality and absolute quality.

Italian

 * Pizza Uno - in USJ 10 Taipan. It is one of the most famous Italian restaurants in the Klang Valley. They have a branch in USJ and Bandar Utama. One of their most famous dishes are marinara sauce (seafood) pasta, Romeo special and many more. Imported beers and other beverages.
 * Italiannies - in Empire Subang. The portion they serve in normally for 2 pax and the price is reasonable.
 * Domino's Pizza - in USJ 9, SS12 Putra Heights. An international pizza restaurant which is famous for New York crusts.
 * Pizza Hut - in USJ 9, Taipan USJ 10 and SS15. They offer different styles of pizza along with a wide variety of side dishes.
 * Sarpino's Pizza - in USJ Sentral. Their pizzas are made with authentic ingredients and guarantee their customers a truly "Italian Experience".
 * Allegro Cafe Trattoria Italiano - in SS15/4. One of those restaurants with a truly authentic Italian and homey atmosphere, serving specialities such as fettuccine salmone, lamb shank with blue cheese sauce and Tiramisu.

Japanese

 * Rakuzen - in SS15 and SS16 (Empire Subang). It is one of the most famous premium Japanese restaurants in the Klang Valley. The bento set they serve for lunch is relatively cheaper by RM8 compared to dinner.
 * Jyu Raku - in SS15. Japanese restaurant. It is beside Rakuzen (SS15). Its owner is the former head chef of Rakuzen next door.
 * Ido Ichi - in SS15. Japanese restaurant. It has 6 branches in Malaysia.
 * Tomoe - in SS15. Japanese restaurant beside Rakuzen. It serves more on authentic Japanese food but it is a little expensive.
 * Hyotan - in SS15.
 * Yamada - in SS12. Japanese restaurant opposite SJMC.
 * Bentoya - in SS15. Japanese restaurant opposite Asia Cafe. It is on the first floor of the retail lot.
 * Sumi Ka - in SS15. Japanese restaurant on the first floor of a retail lot in SS15. Although it is on the first floor, it is usually packed. The customers are usually Japanese than Malaysian. It is famous for its grilled food.
 * Ryu Men Tei - in SS15. One of the oldest Japanese restaurants in Subang Jaya. The pricing is about RM35 per person. It is famous for its seafood teppanyaki, ramen and sushi.
 * Sumo - in USJ 9 (Subang Business Centre). Modest Japanese restaurant in the city..
 * Kobe Gyutaku Japanese BBQ - in SS15. It is an exclusive Japanese restaurant which is famous for its grilled rib eye, short ribs and many more! The experience here is simply heavenly especially for bovine lovers.
 * Kinpachi - in SS17. It is in a quieter part of the city and is one of the first Japanese restaurants opened in the city.
 * Zen - in Sunway Pyramid. It is parent company is the same as Rakuzen.
 * Miyako - in SS12. This restaurant is situated in the Grand Dorsett Subang Hotel (formerly Sheraton Subang).
 * Sakura Sakura Hakata - in SS12. This restaurant (formerly known as Shun) is among one of the oldest Japanese establishments in Subang Jaya.

Korean

 * Daorae Korean BBQ - in USJ 10 Taipan. It is one of the most exclusive and famous Korean restaurants in the Klang Valley. It has a branch in Ampang and USJ. However, prices are a little expensive compared to other Korean restaurants in the city.
 * Da Chang Jin - in USJ 10 Taipan. It is a Korean restaurant which serves very healthy and delicious food. The prices are relatively cheaper than the others.
 * Han Woo Ri - in USJ 10 Taipan. It an exclusive and famous Korean restaurant from Ampang near Daorae Korean BBQ restaurant. the service and hospitality is absolute but the prices are above average.
 * Seoul Palace - in The 19 USJ City Mall. It serves authentic Korean cuisine unlike other restaurants.
 * Da Sang Rang - in SS15. It serves Korean cuisine with MSG. It is above McDonald's.

Malaysian & Indonesian

 * Salero Negori - in SS15/5A. It serves an authentic spread of Negeri Sembilan (a state further south from Selangor) cuisine.
 * Kitchen Art Brasserie - in SS16 (Empire Hotel Subang). It caters a mix of Malaysian and International cuisine. Hi-Tea is also available during the weekends.
 * Belanga - in SS16 (Empire Subang). It serves a mix of Malaysian and Indonesian cuisine.
 * Nyonya Colors - in SS16 (Empire Subang). It specializes in premium homemade quality Nyonya cuisine.
 * Pelita Nasi Kandar - in SS15. Popular for nasi kandar and is opened 24 hr.
 * Nasi Lemak USJ 11 - in Jalan USJ 11/2. It is a store at the roadside near a row of semi-d houses in USJ 11. Selling here for 10 over years. Despite its roadside environment, many people queue up at the roadside early in the morning just to eat the nasi lemak. The chili sambal the owner serves is one of the best. Furthermore, it has a wide variety of side dishes such as sambal sotong, sambal ayam, sambal mussel, sambal udang, etc. It is only opened in the morning from 7AM-10AM and closed during Hari Raya Aidilfitri
 * Kayu Nasi Kandar - in USJ 10 Taipan. It serves authentic Nasi Kandar since 1974. The taste is slightly different from Pelita Nasi Kandar.
 * Patio@9 - in USJ 9. It is one of the nightlife hotspots in USJ. It is opened 24/7.
 * Makbul - in USJ 9. It is one of the famous mamak restaurant in the city. It is opened 24/7.
 * Murni Discovery - in USJ 9. It is the same famous mamak restaurant in SS2, PJ. the portion they serve is usually huge and they also serve fusion cuisine.
 * Restoran Delima - in Tiara Square, Sime UEP Industrial Park. It serves authentic nasi melayu + nasi padang home cook & night it serve tomyam seafood, Thai cuisine. It is opened 7:30AM-noon & closed on Saturday.
 * Sri Melur Jaya - in USJ 17 and SS19. It is famous for its various types of roti. It is usually crowded during lunch/break time and is only opened 12 hours.
 * Rojak & Cendol SS15 - there appears to be a perpetual queue for rojak and cendol in SS 15 near Subang Square, opposite the football field. The rojak and cendol are now sold in the stands labeled 'Rojak SS15 Subang Jaya' and 'Best Cendol in SS 15 Subang Jaya' (used to be in a van). Price ranges from RM3.20-4 depending on what variety of items you want in your rojak. The cendol costs RM1.40.
 * Old Town and Old Town Signature - in Taipan USJ 10, USJ 21 Subang Avenue and The Summit. It is famous for its Ipoh white coffee. Taipan USJ 10 has two outlets, Old Town and Old Town Signature.
 * Paparich - in Taipan USJ 10, SS15. It is famous for most of the Malaysian delicacies.
 * Uncle Lim's - in Subang Parade. It is famous for its roti bakar and other Malaysian breakfast delicacies. The locals usually come here to have their morning breakfast.
 * Teh Tarik Place - in Empire Subang. It is famous for its various types of Malaysian food and especially their 'Teh Tarik'.

Mexican

 * Las Carretas - in USJ 10 Taipan. Steak, carrot soup, lamb stew and many more.

Middle Eastern and Lebanese

 * Tarbush Restaurant - in Empire Subang. They serve one of the best Middle Eastern cuisines in the Klang Valley. It is a fine dining restaurant.

South African

 * Nando's - in SS16 (Subang Parade) and USJ 10 Taipan. It is famous for its peri-peri sauce and chicken.

Spanish

 * La Bodega - in SS16 (Empire Subang). Spanish food, also a pub which opens till late.
 * La Cocina - in USJ 9 (Subang Business Centre). Spanish food.

Organic foods

 * Organic Fresh Mart Enterprise - in SS18. Serves organic foods. They also sell other organic products.
 * Just Life - in USJ 14.
 * Green Wood Vegetarian And Organic Mart  - in SS15.

Thai

 * Sri Ayutthaya - in USJ 11. It is one of the most famous Thai restaurants in the Klang Valley which also has a branch in Damansara Heights. Authentically Thai.
 * Thai Corner - in USJ 10 Taipan. It is famous for its kerabu chicken, Thai fish, pandan chicken and many more.
 * Green House Thai Cuisine - in SS18. It serves one of the finest Thai cuisines in Malaysia. It is a very famous restaurant among the locals.
 * Sawadee Thai Kitchen - in USJ 1. It is a very famous Thai restaurant featuring authentic Thai cuisine.
 * Phad Thai - in USJ 10 Taipan. It is an authentic Thai restaurant run by Thai Muslims.

Dessert

 * Delicious - in Sunway Pyramid. It is famous for its Macadamia nuts cake and chocolate brownie with ice cream. They also serve main dishes as well.
 * Dessert Brothers Hong Kong - in SS15. It serves a wide variety of famous Hong Kong desserts.
 * Dessert's Bar - in Subang Parade. It serves a wide variety of cake etc.
 * Snowflake - in SS15. Famous for its iced grass jelly and taro ball desserts. Popular and it is normally packed. It is in SS15.
 * Blackball - in SS15. It is a very established dessert shop and now stands as one of the biggest dessert chains in Taipei with over 20 outlets and still expanding. It is famous for its blackball and taro ball desserts.
 * Baskin-Robbins - in Taipan USJ 10, SS15 and Subang ParadeIt is famous for its Jamoca Almond fudge flavor and low-fat yogurt ice cream.
 * 100 Yen - in Taipan USJ 10 and SS15. Famous for its flavoured shaved ice with chocolate, raisin or fruit topping.

Bakeries

 * The Carpenter's Daughter - in Taipan USJ 10
 * Berry's Cake House - in Taipan USJ 10
 * Moon Garden Bakery and Cafe - in Taipan USJ 10 (same row as KFC). There are two other branches in Desa Sri Hartamas and Kota Kemuning.
 * The Baker's Cottage - in Taipan USJ 10

Drink
Around Subang Jaya are countless of mamaks and cafes, ranging from kopitiam to premier classes. Here are only some of them:

Nightlife
Whilst most Subang-ians venture out to the heart of Kuala Lumpur, others venture in. As it started off as a residential and very family-oriented city, nightlife in Subang is relatively new.

Cope

 * Sime Darby Medical Centre Subang Jaya (better known as SJMC - Subang Jaya Medical Centre) - in SS12.
 * Sunway Medical Centre - at Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway.
 * iRehab Physiotherapy and Stroke Rehabilitation Centre - at SS17, Subang Jaya

By train
KTM Subang Jaya station, on the KTM Komuter Klang-Sentul line, is at the northern edge of Subang Jaya. It is behind Carrefour and Subang Parade in SS16.

The [www.ktmb.com.my KTM Komuter] is a convenient mode of transport both to central locations in the city and towns in the neighbouring states (north - Perak, south - Negeri Sembilan):

 * KL Sentral - connection by Putra LRT to KLCC
 * Bank Negara - the Central Bank
 * MidValley - one of Malaysia's largest shopping malls
 * Klang - home to Bak Kut Teh
 * Batu Caves - limestone hill housing several Hindu cave temples
 * Tanjung Malim - small town at the Perak state border (north of Selangor)
 * Seremban - small town in Negeri Sembilan (south of Selangor). Famous for their siew pao

By bus
There are a number of bus services that connect points in Malaysia and Singapore directly from Subang Jaya, bypassing Kuala Lumpur and its traffic jams. Aeroline and Transtar buses operate from Sunway Pyramid, while First Coach runs from the Holiday Villa hotel in SS12.

By taxi
All metered taxis operating in Subang Jaya also serve Kuala Lumpur.

By car
Getting out of Subang Jaya is a breeze (as long as you avoid rush hours). It is well connected to most major highways:
 * Federal Highway - cuts through most major areas in Klang Valley including Petaling Jaya, central Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam and Klang. No toll charges
 * New Pantai Expressway (NPE) - to Bangsar and Kuala Lumpur city centre
 * Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP) - to Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur city centre
 * New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) - to Damansara, Sri Hartamas and Kuala Lumpur city centre
 * Kesas Highway - to Kota Kemuning, Cheras, Bukit Jalil, KLIA, Klang and Kuala Lumpur city centre
 * Subang Airport Highway - to Kelana Jaya, Saujana Subang, Ara Damansara and Subang Airport.

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New Zealand Subantarctic Islands

New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands are five groups of uninhabited and windswept islands in the Southern Ocean far to the south or east of Stewart Island. Once a hazard in the days of sailing ships, the islands are now wildlife preserves which, due to their isolation, are only visited occasionally, mostly by scientists or conservation workers. The islands are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Understand
In Nov 2013, contributors to the respected journal Science chose these Sub-Antarctic Islands as one of 78 protected areas around the globe as the most critical for preventing the extinction of mammals, birds and amphibians.

These Sub-Antarctic Islands provide nesting sites for hundreds of thousands of seabirds, and the waters surrounding them harbour the endangered New Zealand sea lion.

Get in
Access to these islands is generally by, or with the support of, a boat. The islands are beyond the (return) range of most helicopters and there is no airstrip for fixed wing aircraft. Access is generally by permit only. Companies offering trips visiting the islands include:

 * Heritage Expeditions

Do

 * Bird and wildlife watching
 * Southern Lights (aurora australis)
 * Photography

Stay safe
Weather in this part of the world can be extreme.

Go next

 * Antarctica

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Podkarpackie

Podkarpackie is a mountainous province in the southeastern corner of Poland. Its name, which can be rendered in English as Subcarpathian, refers to its location at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains.

Cities

 * — the biggest city in and capital of the voivodeship at the Wisłok River with a beautiful market square, underground routes beneath it and Baroque castles
 * — town in Podkarpacie with Renaissance Cathedral and market square
 * — medium-sized town, well known for its large, medieval market square and quality glassware produced in the town. The world's oldest oil mine is just right out of town.
 * — town close to Rzeszów which is renowned for its beautiful palace
 * — a small town in the Bieszczady mountains with its own fair share of monuments
 * — famed for its Bernadine basilica, monastery and brewery
 * — town in Podkarpacie with medieval market square, Baroque churches and Renaissance castle above the San River
 * — town in Podkarpacie with medieval market square, Baroque churches and Renaissance castle above the San River
 * — town in Podkarpacie with medieval market square, Baroque churches and Renaissance castle above the San River

Other destinations

 * — together with the Białowieża National Park one of the wildest, most untouched parts of Poland and perhaps even of this part of Europe
 * — national park in the Bieszczady Mountains
 * — national park in the Beskid Mountains
 * — national park in the Beskid Mountains

Understand
Already in ancient times Podkarpacie was situated on major trade routs north of the Carpathians between the Black Sea and Central Europe. In the early Middle Ages Podkarpacie was disputed between the Kingdom of Poland and Ruthenia, and became part of Lesser Poland which was the major part of Poland since the Polish capital was moved from Gniezno to Kraków in 1040. Especially the cities along the San River became very rich in the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Beautiful palaces were built in Lublin Renaissance, Mannerist and Baroque style by the nobility of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. After the First Partition of Poland in 1772 most of its territory was annexed by Austria and formed a part of the so called Galicja-Lodomeria. Galicja-Lodomeria gained an autonomy within the Austria-Hungary empire in 1867. After World War I Podkarpacie became part of the Second Polish Republic, but was divided along the San River after the invasion of Poland and occupied by Nazi-Germany and the Soviet Union between 1939 and 1944, when its Western part in 1939 and its Eastern part in 1941 were incorporated into the German General government. After World War II it again became part of Poland. Nowadays it is situated in the South-East of the country, although it used to be in the middle of the Commonwealth between two major trade and economic centers in Kraków and Lwów.

By plane
Some major airlines, Polish national carrier LOT, and a low cost airline Ryanair fly to Rzeszów's Jasionka International Airport. Domestic flights operated by LOT connect Rzeszów with Warsaw Chopin Airport.

The airport in Kraków Kraków-Balice International Airport is much bigger with many international and a few intercontinental connections. Rzeszów is about 2 to 2,5 hours away from Kraków.

Get around
Rzeszów is the main hub for transport within the Podkarpackie region. There are frequent train connections between Rzeszów, Jarosław and Przemyśl. If you want to go to other places in the region buses are most likely a better option.

Do

 * Hike in the beautiful mountain ranges in the south of the region.

Drink
Podkarpacie is not particularly known as a party hotspot, but the region has a number of larger cities and a big student population. Local weddings are known as lavish and accompanying parties can last several days, so be prepared if invited to one.

Go next
Podkarpackie borders three other Polish voivodeships: as well as Slovakia and Ukraine.
 * Małopolskie,
 * Świętokrzyskie,
 * and Lubelskie,

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Subiaco

Subiaco is a city in Lazio in Italy.

Understand
The Benedictine Order originated here, and the city is thus a major site for religious pilgrimage. The Emperor Nero built a villa here, and the name of the town comes from the fact that he dammed the River Aniene to make lakes, and the town was below the lakes, or Sublacus in Latin. At the age of fourteen, in around 494 AD, St. Benedict took up residence in a cave, where he stayed for three years. A monastery already existed in the area, but Benedict chose to live alone in the cave, living only on scraps of food lowered in a basket by a monk. The cave, or grotto, became the cradle of the Benedictine Order, and St. Benedict later built twelve other monasteries.

By car
From Rome take the E80 Autostrada in the direction of L’Aquila. Leave at Arsoli and follow the SS411 in a southeasterly direction to Subiaco.

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Subic

Subic is a seaside area on the west side of Luzon Island in Zambales Province in the Subic Bay region. Subic Bay is a former US naval base that was converted into a beach town in the greater proximity of Manila. The main industry is the free port and the airport which is used by transport companies.

Understand
This guide covers an area known as the Subic Special Economic and Freeport Zone which is commonly known as Subic or Subic Bay. The relatively developed portions of the Subic area are referred to as the Subic Freeport Zone, although the whole Subic economic zone covers portions of Bataan and Zambales provinces; specifically the city of Olongapo and the town of Subic in Zambales and the towns of Hermosa and Morong in Bataan. Olongapo, often associated with this area, is covered separately. Portions of Subic town in Zambales outside the Subic Freeport Zone is likewise not covered in this guide.

The area's history began as a shipbuilding facility by the Spaniards in 1885. After Spain handed over the Philippines to the United States at the aftermath of the Spanish-American War, Subic became a major naval outpost which existed until 1991. Volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Pinatubo also affected many buildings and facilities inside the naval facility while the American forces started to leave. Since the United States forces left, it was converted into a mixed-use area with industrial and retail zones.

Get in
Public transportation methods such as jeepneys and motorized tricycles plying in areas around the Subic Freeport Zone (SFZ) such as in downtown Olongapo, are not allowed to go inside the SFZ.

By car
From Manila, Subic is connected by expressway, the Subic Freeport Expressway (SFEx, formerly Subic-Tipo Expressway); it connects with the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) onward from Pampanga.

From Bataan, you can enter from Morong, which is connected through a winding road that passes near the airport.

Vehicles entering Subic Freeport are subject to inspection at entry points. Traffic enforcement is stricter. Being a former U.S. Navy base, there are many three- or four-way stops and center two-way left-turn lanes that are otherwise rare or unusual in the Philippines. Signage is otherwise the same as in most of the Philippines, with speed limits at kilometers per hour on red circles and red triangles with a symbol for warnings.

Get around

 * Taxi - Taxis are available at the main SBMA/SFZ gates with Olongapo. They can also be booked by telephone for pickup anywhere inside Subic.

Scuba diving
The tourism office for the area calls Subic Bay the "Pearl of the Orient" and much like a pearl inside an oyster, its true value is hidden unless you know where to look.

Subic Bay offers some of the world's best shipwrecks, all within recreational diving depths, as well as tranquil coral and artificial reefs that explode with marine life. Unlike Coron, and other wreck diving locations, where you ride for hours to get to a wreck site, the majority of Subic Bay dive sites are a quick 15 minutes trip from the dive centres.

The bay is a unique "wreck heaven" because its sheltered waters allow calm year-round diving (except in the strongest typhoons), with short duration transits to the dive sites and a fantastic collection of exceptionally well-preserved historical wrecks.

Just how many wrecks are there in Subic Bay? That is a difficult question. Unlike Coron or Truk, whose wrecks occurred over a relatively short period, Subic’s World War II wrecks covered almost the entire war period. No fewer than 25 Japanese ships were reported sunk during the war years. Some of these may have been removed in the late 1950s as salvage operations were conducted to open up the bay for shipping. Additional ships were sunk after the war either as targets or victims of mother nature. It is widely believed that an additional ten large ships may lie within the bay. The area is not limited to World War II wrecks. At the entrance to the bay alongside Grande Island are the remains of the Spanish–American War wreck, San Quintin. Outside the bay in deep water lie the remains of a Spanish galleon as well as a 16th-century Chinese junk (beyond diving range).

The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991 did an enormous amount of damage to Luzon and the Zambales/Subic Bay area was hard hit. A meter of ash covered the area, including homes and businesses. Within days, a typhoon entered the area, turning the ash into mud. Many homes and businesses collapsed under the weight. One resident stated that the river looked just like the cement coming out of a cement mixer. A large percentage of coral was killed lying under the ash.

When the navy occupied the naval base at Subic, many of the wrecks were closed to diving. However, divers had the advantage of diving in water that was crystal clear with 40 m or more of visibility on the wrecks that were open. The bay was the home of different varieties of sharks, dolphins, and turtles. While a few turtles still nest on the beaches, sharks and dolphins are no longer here. The visibility is returning slowly and the coral is recovering. Perhaps the turtles, sharks and dolphins will return in abundance also, but this is not likely. Populatios of turtle, rays and sharks just outside the bay seem to be on the rise.

There have been increasingly more common sightings of bull sharks around the deeper wreck sites, along with Eagle Ray around the USS New York, LST, and El Capitan, and black tip reef sharks around the outside of Grande Island.

Underwater photographers have been reporting success with macro critters, such as harlequin ghost pipe fish and many species of nudibranch.

There are more than ten full-time dive operators in the bay area. These dive operators serve a variety of scuba training agencies, including PADI, SSI, ANDI, PSAI, BSAC and DSAT. They provide a collection of entry-level and specialist scuba training courses, including (of course!) basic and advanced/technical wreck diver training.

Area wrecks

 * El Capitan - A 3,000-ton freighter, about 130-m long that sunk near the mouth of Ilanin Bay. 5m below the surface.
 * Landing Craft Utility (LCU) - Triboa Bay. 5-20 m (25-60 ft).
 * Landing Ship Tank (LST) - Between Grande Island and the southern tip of the runway. 32 m deep.
 * Oryoku Maru- 400 m off Alava pier. 20 m (60ft) deep.
 * Patrol Boat - In Triboa Bay at a depth of 20-25 m (60-75 ft).
 * San Quentin - The oldest known wreck in Subic, a wooden gunboat scuttled by the Spanish in 1898.
 * USS New York - A 120-m long hull. 27 m of water between Alava Pier and the northern end of Cubi Point runway.

Sleep

Go next
Olongapo, geographically in Zambales, but is politically Independent of it, is just to the north. Part of Subic Freeport lies under its jurisdiction; the rest, including the airport, belongs to Subic also in Zambales, and Hermosa and Morong in the province of Bataan. As like with entering, vehicles leaving Subic are subject to exit inspections.

 * Pampanga, via SCTEx.
 * Zambales, via Rte 306

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Subotica

Subotica is a city in the very north of Vojvodina in northern Serbia. The city is well known for its many great examples of Hungarian architecture (mostly secessionist style, a type of Art Nouveau; late 19th to early 20th century, but also other styles), and a lively student scene, as well as many festivals of various types. The city is multicultural (Hungarian/Serbian/Croatian) and thus has a unique flavor of culture. In its vicinity are the lake and lakeside town Palić, popular among tourists from the region.

Understand

Subotica reached its golden period during the beginning of the 20th century, when the majority of its monumental buildings were built. It was a very important centre of wealth, influence and culture. It was the third largest city in the Kingdom of Hungary and subsequently the third largest city in the newly formed Kingdom of Yugoslavia (after Belgrade and Zagreb). As chance would have, having become a border-city its population growth stopped and stagnated at the same number ever since, and now it's only the second largest city in Vojvodina (after Novi Sad) and fifth in Serbia. Because of this, today, Subotica is not a huge city population-wise, and is free of the typical congestion and concrete-jungle feel of bigger cities, but it still nonetheless has a disproportionate amount of beauty to offer and a relaxed pleasant atmosphere. One of the things that hasn't changed over the decades though is its multicultural nature (1/3 Hungarian, 1/3 Serbian, 1/3 Croatian, though the city's Jews were murdered during the Nazi occupation and its Germans mostly left after World War II), with all the benefits that come with it, among them a unique and vibrant culture.

Talk
There are two languages in everyday use in Subotica: Serbo-Croatian and Hungarian. The former is spoken by nearly everyone, while the latter is spoken natively by ethnic Hungarians who make up around 35% of the city's population and is also understood/spoken by many others to varying degrees. When it comes to global languages most younger people speak at least some English (many are fluent), but when it comes to older generations (60 and over) German is more useful. Your best bet with middle-aged people is also English (don't expect fluency).

By plane
Subotica doesn't have an intercity airport. The nearest airports are in Belgrade (about 180 km away), Budapest (200 km), and less recommended in Timisoara (160 km, but requires more time to drive from there).

By train
Subotica is on the line between Belgrade, Novi Sad and Budapest. Additionally, there are regional trains from Szeged across the border in Hungary. Timetables can be checked at the operator Serbian Railways.

By bus
Buses are also an option when travelling from some nearby large cities like Novi Sad, Belgrade, Budapest, Zagreb, Szeged or Sombor. They are usually more expensive but are also, more often than not, faster than most local trains, and thus can be recommended, unless you want to experience the more unique domestic experience. Online timetable.

By car
A1 motorway (E75), Serbia's longest and most important road, passes through the city limits, if you prefer travel by car. For calculating travel times by car you can use this site.

Get around
Most of the city's important sights are more or less within walking distance of each other (which is also the best mode of travel through the city for appreciating the architecture and atmosphere).

The city bus timetables are available here. A single ticket costs RSD95. In a "double-bus" you buy the tickets at the back, in a "single-bus" you buy them at the front, from the driver (or just follow the crowd if there are other people). In case you decide you need a cab (to see some stuff on the other site of town for example) there are taxi stations in many locations, but the easiest places to find for a tourist are probably next to the Town Hall and next to the train station. Taxis are not overly expensive by Western standards. Make sure the meter is on.

If you're in shape you can rent one of the 56 bikes available in 4 parking-points.

Lake town Palić is accessible by public transport: bus #6 stops at the near Hotel Patria in the city center.

See
Subotica's beautiful town hall is surrounded with a number of pedestrian-only streets where people gather and meet, especially in the evening, giving the town a Mediterranean feel. The water-fountains and cafes in the center of the town are a great spot for people watching. The townhouse itself is lit up at night with spotlights that highlight the beauty of the building. It's also surrounded by a small park (the city center is generally rich with vegetation and trees) in which one of the two big fountains is located. There are several galleries. A tour through the Town Hall is also worth doing. There are also many beautiful religious buildings worth seeing.

Do
The town comes alive at night. The street Matija Korvina (off the main pedestrian street Korzo) seems like the most happening, with a number of popular bars and restaurants (Boss, Stara, Beer&Co).

In the summer there are many festivals of music, film, food, and any other excuse creative people can find.

8 km to the east is Palić, an idyllic lakeside town of 6,000 people. The parks surrounding the lake are popular with tourists from the region. There's also a very green and well kept Zoo located in the parks (by all accounts the best in Serbia).

There's also a big traditional horse farm/stables/range near Kelebija (a couple of kilometers from Subotica) for those interested in experiencing and ridding in traditional horse carriages.

Buy
There are many large supermarkets scattered around the city. There's also a large mall located in a street off the main square. For a more unique experience visit the city's main large market about 2 km west of the center called Buvljak or Ocskapiac (meaning flea market), where a morning can be gone in a flash.

Eat

The local dishes are definitely worth seeking out, as they are done really well and are quite cheap as well.

The region's famous fast-food is Burek. It is a pastry with various fillings like cheese, mince, mushroom, etc. It costs about RSD100, a bit more with (tekući) jogurt (a liquid form of savory yogurt). Most bakeries will have it, as well as specialized shops where it is made in front of you. An experience not to be missed!

Some other domestic fast-foods are pljeskavica (roughly pronounced as plyeskaveetsa; basically a kind of Serbian hamburger) and palačinke (palachinkeh; European pancakes/crêpes filled with either savory or sweet stuffing, folded in fat/wide rectangles). The savory filling can be chicken, vegetables and sour cream or cooked minced meat plus cream and bolognese sauce. Sweet versions can be had with Nutella, whipped cream and cookie crumbs. There are "to-go/in-hand" fast-food variants and also restaurant variants.

Also worth seeking out is ćevapi (chevapi), small skinless sausages served in a flat bread called "lepinja".

Grilled or barbecued meats are also a tradition, so they are done masterfully. Look for places displaying the sign Roštilj.

Also don't leave the city without trying gulaš and paprikaš (traditionally Hungarian, and just generally local, types of meat stews) popular among the locals.

Drink
Since the region grows a lot of fruit, a lot of households make schnaps (Rakija) from the various stone fruit, apples, pears, grapes, etc. grown locally. Try to find some that was made for own consumption (and not for sale) for the best quality!

Another local specialty is a bitter herbal liqueur called Gorki List (various knock-offs are called Pelinkovac, as they are all made from the herb called Pelin, but this is the real deal). It aids digestion, so drink it some time before the meal. There are also traditional wineries near the city if you prefer wine.

Go next

 * If you haven't already included it in your Subotica visit go check out the nearby lake and lake-town Palić.
 * Otherwise take Bus n.1 (in front of the train station) to Kelebija Granica (the Hungarian border). From the border you can walk to Tompa Bus station and take buses from there to Szeged, Pécs (via Baja), and Kiskunhalas.
 * Due south is Novi Sad and Sombor, if you plan to stay within Serbia.

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Suðureyri

Suðureyri is a city in Westfjords, Iceland.

Get in
There are mostly three ways to drive into Suðureyri. The first is from the ringroad in Hrutafjörður, and goes up north on the eastern part of the peninsula through road number 61. That way gives you the opportunity to stop in Holmavik among other places on the way.

The second way to get to Suðureyri by car is by road 60 from the ringroad, 608 over the moor of Thorskafjardarheidi and then 61 through the many fjords on the way. In the summer, that is the shortest way from Reykjavik, but it is not accessible during wintertime.

Thirdly, you can take the ferry Baldur from Stykkisholmur to Reykjavik via the small towns on the western part of the peninsula. That way gives you a chance to see for example the great waterfall Dynjandi.

Additionally, there are daily flights from Reykjavik with Icelandair to Ísafjörður, the biggest town of the Westfjords of Iceland.

Get around
The town is small.

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Suðuroy

Suðuroy (Suduroy means South Island) is the southernmost of the islands in the Faroe Islands.

Understand
There are two tourist information centres in Suðuroy, they provide information about Suðuroy and rent out houses for tourists. The tourist information centres are in the two largest towns Tvøroyri and Vágur.

Settlements

 * - a tiny hamlet of less than 100 people.
 * - according to legend it is the oldest settlement on the Faroe Islands, founded by the stranded king Frode around 625 CE.
 * - a small but old village, once a Viking hof-temple building.
 * - one of the larger villages.
 * - an old whaling centre, today with less than 100 people.
 * - a tiny hamlet of less than 100 people.
 * - known for its wood church.
 * - a tiny hamlet of less than 100 people.
 * - it is the southernmost village in the Faroe Islands.
 * - is one of the largest towns in Suðuroy. The population of the municipality is around 1750.
 * - the second largest settlement at the island.

Other destinations

 * - the smallest and only uninhabited island of the 18 Faroe Islands. It is east of the village Hvalba.

Get in
The public ferry Smyril M/S has 2-3 departures from Tórshavn to Suðuroy every day. The journey takes 2 hours. You can find information about the price of the ticket Strandfaraskip, Suðuroyarleiðin means "Suðuroy Route", which is Smyril. In 2011 the price is 90 kr for an adult and 45 kr for children. You pay only on your way back to Tórshavn. If you bring a car with you to Suðuroy the price is 225 kr for the car incl. the driver, and also here you pay only between Suðuroy and Tórshavn, you don't pay on you way to Suduroy. It is the same for the other islands except for Mykines.

The public helicopter has 2-3 weekly departures to Suðuroy from Tórshavn and Vágar Airport.

Get around
Public buses from Bygdaleiðir drive from the ferry port Krambatangi to the southern and to the northern part of the island. To Sumba in the south via Vágur (route 700), Hvalba and Sandvík in the north via Tvøroyri (route 701) and to Fámjin in the west, via Øravík (route 701). Time schedule is on this website.

Rent a car
 * ADI Auto Service, Sjógøta 79, FO-800 Tvøroyri, phone +298 222328, has a few cars and pick-ups for hire. Two Skoda Sabia, one Ford Mondeo, one Daewoo, 2 pick-ups and one jeep in which you can drive up in the mountains. Price for one of the cars is 500 kr for one day. If you hire the car for more than one day the price is 350 kr per day (2010).
 * Magn petrol station in Trongisvagur, phone +298 371466.

You can also rent a car before you come to Suðuroy:
 * Avis in Tórshavn, Staravegur 1-3, FO-100 Tórshavn, phone: +298 313535, e-mail: avis@avis.fo, website: www.avis.fo
 * Avis in Vágar Airport, phone: +298 358800 or 358801. Website: www.avis.fo, e-mail: johsberg@olivant.fo

Taxi and buses in Suðuroy:
 * Phone: 373380 or 213380, Hjørleif Holm, Vágur. Taxi.
 * Phone: 227228, Annie Hentze, Trongisvágur. Taxi.
 * Phone: 222918, Jákup Lindenskov, Vágur. Taxi.
 * Phone: 506888, Kartni Fornagarð, Hvalba. Taxi for 6 persons and minibus for 16 persons.
 * Phone: 215210 or 250350, David Findleton, Taxi and minibus.
 * Phone: 239550, Ludvig Poulsen Buses, Sumba/Vágur. Mini bus and buses.
 * Phone: 212324, Fámjins Bygdaleið, Arnbjørn í Smiðjuni, Fámjin. Two buses.
 * Phone: 222690, Trygvi Midjord, Minibus taxi.
 * Phone: 226566, Mikkjal Pauli Johansen, Trongisvágur, bus
 * Phone: 282931, Poul Kjærbech, Hotel Tvøroyri, taxi and minibus.

Hvalba

 * Fiskieiði, also called Hvalbiareiði, the old harbour of Hvalba, on the west coast, south of Grímsfjall (mountain).
 * Norðbergseiði, (Hvalba) also called Á Drátti, vertical cliffs, a natural hole is in the cliff (there is a fence around it), a big rock is lying next to the northern cliff of Grímsfjall, it fell down sometime in the 1980'ies. The cliff down by the sea, just below the parking area at Norðbergseiði there is columnar basalt formations.
 * Memorial of Hvalba in memory of people lost at sea. It is on the northern side of the fjord, just before the boat harbour. It is also in memory of people who lost their lives in the coal mines of Hvalba and on Lítla Dímun (island) or who fell down from a mountain side near the village.

Sumba

 * Beinisvørð (Beinisvord), a 470-m-high sea cliff, one of the highest of Europe. The road (not the tunnel) between Lopra and Sumba passes by the cliff, around 50 m from the edge.
 * Akraberg, a peninsula in the southernmost part of the island, 2 km south east of Sumba. There is a white lighthouse, built in 1909, on the cliff. Friesian people lived here before 1350. Akraberg is a peninsula with a white painted lighthouse with red roof and a couple of red houses. There are high masts here also and lots of birds, when it is season for them, mainly in May to August. From Akraberg there is a beautiful view and a nice place to go for a walk. You can se Flesjarnar, which are a few rocks/islets further south.

Vágur
The nature around Vágur is beautiful and breathtaking.
 * Vágseiði is on the west coast, only around 1 km west of the village. Just follow the main road and drive or walk strait ahead instead of following the bay. The road goes all the way to Vágseiði, a rocky place where the sea often is rough. There is an old harbour there, which only occasionally is used now, but in the old days it was very important for the fishing boats. They were rowing out from this harbour, when the wind came from the east, north-east or south-east. There used to be many boat houses, but they were blown away in the hurricanes in the 1980s and the 1990s.
 * Eggjarnar is on top of a mountain south west of Vágur, a beautiful and breathtaking place with vertical cliffs. It is near Skúvanes. If you wish to go to Eggjarnar just follow the main road in Vágur, turn left when you come to the bottom of the bay, drive or walk a few metres past the Magn petrol station and turn right when you see a road called Eggjarvegur. Follow this road up the hill until you reach Eggjarnar on the top. The road ends up there, only around 20 m from the edge. Be careful not to walk over the edge, and don't leave the road, if there is fog. If the weather is clear or just a bit clear, than you can enjoy the view to the west coast of the southern part of the island, all the way to Beinisvord in the south.

Do

 * Football: Tvøroyrar Bóltfelag or TB were relegated in 2023 so they play soccer in 	1. deild, the Faeroes' second tier. Their home ground Við Stórá (capacity 1600) is in Trongisvágur. The playing season is April-Oct.
 * Jóansøka is the biggest festival in Suðuroy. Jóansøka (St John's Festival or Midsummer Festival) is held in the last weekend of June, in Tvøroyri (odd-numbered years) or Vágur (even-numbered years).
 * Trip to Lítla Dímun, from Hvalba, (only twice a year, in mid June and mid July), check the website litladimun.com or kunning.fo
 * Football: Tvøroyrar Bóltfelag or TB were relegated in 2023 so they play soccer in 	1. deild, the Faeroes' second tier. Their home ground Við Stórá (capacity 1600) is in Trongisvágur. The playing season is April-Oct.
 * Jóansøka is the biggest festival in Suðuroy. Jóansøka (St John's Festival or Midsummer Festival) is held in the last weekend of June, in Tvøroyri (odd-numbered years) or Vágur (even-numbered years).
 * Trip to Lítla Dímun, from Hvalba, (only twice a year, in mid June and mid July), check the website litladimun.com or kunning.fo

Hiking Trips
Hiking trips are popular and can be recommended in Suðuroy. Beware of fog and make preparations before you go. A mountain can end very suddenly and without any warning sign. There are many cairns in Suðuroy, they were used instead of roads in the old days. There are also guided hiking trips, which the Tourist Information or private persons arrange. Ask on one of the Tourist Information Centres for when and where these guided trips are made. More info on the website: www.visitsuduroy.fo.
 *  Hvannhagi is situated north east of Tvøroyri. One can only reach Hvannhagi by feet or boat. The hiking trip is a great experience, beautiful nature with high mountains around and a lake in a valley in Hvannhagi, great view to Lítli Dímun, and the smallest of the island in the Faroes. The path to Hvannhagi starts above the town, above the hospital towards east. A sign shows you where the path starts. Follow the cairns, but keep the direction towars east, the path splits into two, the left one takes you to Hvalba and the right one takes you to Hvannhagi. You can also ask for directions on the Tourist Information or ask for a guided trip. The price is 200 kr if you need a guide. The first part of the trip is easy, until you reach the gate to Hvannhagi, there it starts to get difficult for those who aren't reasonably fit. But even if you only walk to the gate to Hvannhagi, it is worth the effort, there you get a fantastic view to the small island Lítli Dímun and feel the peacefulness.

Boat Trips
There are two fast going boats (RIB), which make boat trips along the west coast of Suðuroy or wherever you wish to go. If you are a group it is cheaper, if it is a planned trip the price is around 350 kr. The boats are called Tornado, website: http://www.rib62.com/ and Scorpion, website: http://www.vagur.com/scorpion/UK/index_uk.html.

The old English smack Johanna TG326 from Vágur sometimes makes boat trips for tourist and can also be hired for shorter or longer trips but with the regular crew to sail the vessel. Johanna was built in 1884 in Sussex, England. Website: http://www.johanna.fo/index_uk.htm

Connect
You can contact the Tourist Information in Vágur or in Tvøroyri. More info on the website: Suduroy Tourist Information

Stay safe
In case of emergency dial 112.

Be aware that sheep can be on the street, black sheep are hard to spot at night! The mountains on the west coast are very steep and suddenly they end and go straight down to the ocean without warning. Stay away from cliff edges which may collapse. Like elsewhere in the Faroes, fog can come quite suddenly, obscuring cliff edges.

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Succasunna

Succasunna is a city in Morris County in Northern New Jersey.

Get around
There is very little public transportation available in Succasunna. The majority of residents travel by automobile.

See
Horseshoe Lake is one of the main attractions located in Succasunna. Horseshoe Lake is a man-made body of water, shaped as a horseshoe. The land surrounding the lake is home to several ballfields, a four-net basketball court, 2 volleyball sandpits, the Imagination station playground, a bike path, and several walking/running paths. Throughout the summer this area is home to fairs and carnivals and may be used for personal picnics and cookouts.

Buy
Succasunna is home to the Roxbury Mall as well as several other free-standing stores and restaurants, mainly chain businesses.

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Suceava

Suceava is a city of 125,000 people (2018) in Southern Bukovina. It is home to a medieval fortress, and is a good base for visiting the Painted Monasteries in Bukovina.

Understand
During the late Middle Ages, from 1388 to 1564, the city was the third capital of the Principality of Moldavia. From 1775 and 1918, Suceava was controlled by the Habsburg Monarchy of Austria.

In the wake of World War I, after 1918, along with the rest of Bukovina, Suceava became part of the then newly enlarged Kingdom of Romania. After the end of World War II, urbanization forced by the communist government increased its population about tenfold. Suceava was heavily industrialized and a significant series of historical buildings from its old city centre were demolished. As a result, the city itself is of limited touristic interest.

By train

The connections from large cities around the country are as follows:

 * From Bucharest, Ploiești, Buzău and Focsani there are 4 Rapid, 1 Accelerat and 2 IC type trains. There is little difference between the IC and Rapid trains on the route. There is one night Accelerat and one Rapid train, both with couchettes and sleeping cars. Both offer seating in 1st and 2nd class as well. 2 Rapid trains continue to Suceava Nord station, 10 km away from Dragomirna Monastery. Average travel time: 7 hr from Bucharest, 6 hr from Ploiești 5 hr from Buzau and 3½ hr from Focsani

 * From Cluj-Napoca there are 3 or 4 Accelerat trains with an average voyage of 7 hours. From Timișoara there are 3 A trains, with 14 hours travel time. There is one daily A to Brașov, taking about 8½ hr.

 * From Bacău there are 2 Personal, 3 Accelerat, 4 Rapid, 2 IC trains a day. The journey takes about 2 hours by A, R and IC and 3 hr by P. From Iași there are 5 Accelerat and 4 Personal trains (same travel time as from Bacau).

 * From Constanța and the Black Sea, there is one daily Accelerat (9 hr).

By bus

Suceava is a local transportation hub and there are many inbound connections from towns in the region such as Iasi and Bacau. There is also infrequent bus service to the border town of Siret. There is a daily bus from Chernivtsi (Ukraine) as well as some daily, but very early morning (between 05:00 and 06:00), buses to Bălţi and Chișinău in Moldova. The bus from Ukraine leaves Chernivtsi at 05:00 and 07:00 every morning, arriving in Suceava about 3–4 hr later. The same bus leaves Suceava in the afternoon (13:00?) reaching Chernivtsi early evening. Since this bus is used by ordinary Ukrainians who try to take with them (say smuggle) 1–2 cartons of cigarettes into Romania to sell for a small profit, expect some time to be spent at the border crossing into Romania. Tourists are unlikely to be searched thoroughly by Romanian customs officials. On the way back from Romania, the bus spends less time at the border.

There are also infrequent services to Greece, Germany, England, Spain and Italy.

From Sighetul Marmatiei, there is one direct bus leaving at 09:04, arriving at 15:30 (Transagria), or you can take the Tur minibus leaving at 11:00 arriving at Falticeni at 16:30 (55 lei, Sep 2018), then transfer to a frequent minibus across the road for the 30-min trip to Suceava (7 lei, Sep 2018).

By plane

Getting there and away:
 * By taxi – There are metered taxis at the airport that will take you to Suceava (see below for rates).

By bus
SC Transport Public Local SA is the local bus operator. The city buses travels on 7 lines:
 * Line 2: Suceava Train Station – Burdujeni neighborhood – Shopping City Suceava – Iulius Mall – Bazaar – Center – Stadium – Hospital – Metro Cash&Carry – Obcini neighborhood – George Enescu neighborhood – Marasesti St. – Center – Iulius Mall – Bazaar – Burdujeni – Suceava Train Station
 * Line 3: Suceava Train Station – Burdujeni neighborhood – Iulius Mall – Bazaar – Center – Stadium – Hospital – Obcini – Scheia – George Enescu neighborhood – Center – Iulius Mall – Bazaar – Burdujeni – Suceava Train Station
 * Line 4: Cinema Burdujeni – Burdujeni Market – Shopping City Suceava – Iulius Mall Suceava – Bazaar – Center – Stadium – Marasesti St – George Enescu – Obcini – Metro Store – Obcini Grocery Store – George Enescu – Kaufland Store – Center – Iulius Mall – Bazaar – Burdujeni Square – Cinema Burdujeni
 * Lines 1 and 5: Itcani neighborhood – Suceava Nord Station – Center – Obcini neighborhoods
 * Line 10: Itcani – Center – Scheia
 * Line 21: Burdujeni Village – Center – Scheia
 * Line 28: Burdujeni Village – Itcani (Suceava Nord station)

Maps can be found here.

By mini-taxi
There are numerous "maxi-taxi" lines, although the local authorities are trying to limit their reach and increase the number of buses.

By taxi
Taxi rates are about 1.8 lei/km; they can be useful for traveling to out-of-the-way places or at off hours. You can agree to a fare with the driver or pay a metered rate.

By ride hailing
Bolt operates in Suceava.

See

There are also many interesting churches all around.

Further afield

 * Fălticeni – A cultural city at the border of Bukovina and Moldova, best reached by bus, but not the most interesting one for the foreign tourist. It can be reached by train (more visible schedules) but there's a 25-km detour and you need to buy two tickets, one for CFR (to Dolhasca), one for Regiotrans (Dolhasca-Fălticeni).
 * Vatra Dornei – A mountain town whose glory days were back during Austro-Hungarian rule. A revitalization is being attempted, with winter sports being the primary focus, followed by hiking trips. A good winter destination and easy to reach. There are 6 Accelerat and 2 Personal trains, taking 2½–3 hr.
 * Putna Monastery – Served by 4 trains daily, a 2-hr journey from Suceava.

Do

 * Go visit the Painted Monasteries in the surroundings. For information about how to reach them or to join a planned trip, there are two English-speaking tourist information centers in the main square, Piata Unirii.

Buy
The mini bus station has the best currency exchange rates in town.

Eat

 * McDonald's – Within walking distance from the center.

Sleep
A bunch of new hotels and pensions are appearing in Suceava superseding older, communist-era buildings.

Go next

 * Dragomirna – By minibus or taxi. For Dragomirna Monastery the "maxi-taxi" (minibus) from the center is about 5 lei. The minibus # 16 will take you at least to Mitocu Dragomirnei village. Only some go all the way to Dragomirna. It's better to ask a local which buses go to Dragomirna (it should be written on the bus but you never know). The station by the McDonald's in the city center as well as the one by Iulius Mall are stops for the # 16 minibus. The schedule is not published from the city center, but from the end of the line minibuses leave (as of Aug 2019): M-F: 09:00, 12:00, 15:30, 16:30, 19:00; Sa Su 07:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 17:00. From the Monastery, the buses leave: M-F 05:30, 06:50, 10:00, 13:00, 16:30, 17:30, 19:40; Sa Su 08:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 18:00.
 * Some will recommend hitchhiking. There is a spot under the DN2 bridge 100 m away from Suceava Nord station where normal people will wait for rides. To go to Dragomirna, they will ask for about 10 lei per person. A taxi would cost around 25 lei.

 * Gura Humorului – By both bus and train. Possibly the most interesting town in Southern Bukovina, where Voronet and Humor monasteries are located (each about 6 km from the center of the town). Just under a 1-hr train ride to reach Gura Humorului from Suceava.

 * Radauti – Itcan be reached daily by 5 Personal trains from Suceava, with a 1½-2 hr journey time. It is close to a number of monasteries, including Arbore, Sucevita and Putna. There isn't much to do but it is a clean and quiet city suitable for rest and leisure activities.

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Sucha Beskidzka

Sucha Beskidzka is a small town in Małopolskie Province in southern Poland, with a beautiful Renaissance Castle.

The TIC is at ul Zamkowa 1.

By train
The train connection from Kraków takes approximately 1h30 and costs 11 zł one way. The number of connections is limited so it is advised to check the schedule in advance.

See

 * A church with a cloister (17th century)
 * A church with a cloister (17th century)

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Suchitoto

Suchitoto is a town of about 7,700 people in El Salvador. It has become an important tourist destination partly due to its well-conserved colonial architecture and cobblestone roads that provide a sense of Spanish colonial living. It is a peaceful, relaxing town where one could easily spend a few days.

Understand
The rise in tourism has attracted service sector businesses to open up in the small city including hostels, restaurants, and picturesque cafes. As a result of tourism, many arts and cultural spaces have opened up in Suchitoto that are also providing positive alternative opportunities for youth in the community.

History
Suchitoto had continuous human habitation long before Spanish colonization. Within its municipal territory, Suchitoto holds the site of the original founding of the Villa of San Salvador in 1528 that existed for a short time before the site was abandoned.

Get in
There is a frequent bus service from San Martín, on the Panamericana to Suchitoto. To get to San Martín take any eastbound bus from San Salvador por any westbound bus from San Miguel.

To get here from La Palma/the border with Honduras to the north west, you may need to transfer chicken buses at Aguilares. Just get off at the intersection/crossroad to Suchitoto and wait for a bus to pass through.

Get around
The town is very small. You should be able to cover all distances on foot, although walking back from the lake and waterfall involves walking up hill, and the weather at Sochitoto can get very hot. A cab (they are the funny looking small, red, enclosed vehicles) from the lake cost 50 cents each for 2 people.

Do

 * Boat tours are available at the lake. 30 minutes costs $20 for the entire boat, regardless of the number of people, although it may be possible to haggle. Entrance to the lake area costs $1. According to our guide apparently more common during the wet season and in the evening, and turtles can sometimes be seen on the lake edge.

 * A thousand plates and more museum - a small museum that is much more interesting than it sound. The walls here are covered in plates and other antique objects from around the world. The owners are very friendly and chatty and used to live in LA for 35 years before moving back to El Salvador, so they speak English very well and will show you around their museum at no extra cost. $2 for Salvadorans and $3 for foreigners, although we were just charged $2 for some reason (updated May 2023).

Eat
Cheap, tasty canteen style meals are available at the top floor of the Suchitoto Municipal Market, which is a minute away from the main square. The restaurant area is a little hard to find, but walk around a bit and you should be able to find it.

Drink
There are not many bars in Sochitoto, but Rockochitlán Grill and Music is a pret good bar with reasonably cheap beers for those who like rock music.

Lots of very nice cafés can also be found throughout the area, including Casa 1800 Suchitoto, which although a little pricey, has fantastic views of the lake and is located in a lovely garden area, and at least according to one local, the best horchata in town.

Budget

Go next
Buses to San Salvador depart from the south side of Sochitoto Municipal Market.

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Sucre

Sucre is a city in Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia. It is the official capital of the country, though most of the government is based in La Paz. Its center is a UNESCO world heritage site, and it is a pretty city with welcoming people and a peaceful atmosphere.

Understand

Famed throughout Bolivia for its pretty, well-kept centre, and for its agreeable climate, la ciudad blanca ("the white city") is probably the most tranquil city in Bolivia (or perhaps South America). While it offers specific attractions in the form of historic buildings and renowned theatre as well as indigenous culture and prehistoric sites in the surrounding towns and countryside, the highlight of Sucre might be its relaxed atmosphere, which detains many travellers for far longer than expected.

Sucre's history has always been closely tied to that of Potosí. The city rose to prominence as an attractive retreat for wealthy and influential figures connected with Potosí's silver mines. Although Sucre can be considered a "colonial" city, its architecture is more an example of later, neo-classical style. The dishevelled, crooked streets of Potosí better reflect the chaotic urban planning of early colonialism and the silver rush, while orderly, elegant Sucre is a result of the wealth later spawned by the silver trade. Sucre’s original name, Ciudad de la Plata de la Nueva Toledo (city of the silver of New Toledo) reflects the huge significance silver played in the city’s development.

Climate
Sucre's climate is categorized as a subtropical highland climate. The city is in the tropics and the temperature is fairly stable throughout the year, average daytime highs are usually around and average nighttime lows are around, but temperatures have risen above  or dropped below freezing in almost all months. November to March are the rainiest months. May to August see virtually no rain at all, though this is also the coldest time of the year.

History
In the mid-16th century, the Spanish King Philip II established an Audiencia in Sucre with a jurisdiction covering what was then known as Upper Peru, that is, the land south and east of Cusco and encompassing what is today Bolivia, Paraguay, northern Chile and Argentina. Although the Audiencia conferred a degree of autonomy on Sucre, it was still a subdivision of the Viceroyalty of Peru. In the early 17th century Sucre grew, with the founding of a bishopric, as well as monasteries belonging to various religious orders. Sucre is still a centre for the Catholic church in Bolivia.

In 1624 St Francis Xavier College of Chuquisaca was founded in the city. This university is still operating, and is considered one of the finest in the country, and is the second oldest university in the Americas. Sucre’s football team in the Bolivian league is Universitario, and originates from St. Francis Xavier College.

Sucre has long been known as a centre for progressive thought, and in 1809 it was from here that one of the first independence movements in South America began. Despite this, Bolivia was one of the last South American countries to gain independence, in 1825. When independence was established in Bolivia, Sucre became the capital of the new nation.

As the silver industry waned in importance, power shifted from Sucre to La Paz, and at the end of the nineteenth century the seat of Bolivian government was moved to La Paz. Sucre remains the constitutional capital of Bolivia, but only the judicial branch of government is based here. This remains a contentious issue for Sucreños.

Sucre became a more conservative city as the old wealth and power of the city was threatened by the Evo Morales government and its plans for reform and wealth redistribution. During the 2009 referendum, Sucre voted emphatically against Morales' proposed new constitution. Morales remains a very unpopular figure in the city, and the city has suffered from sporadic outbursts of protest since his election in 2005, occasionally accompanied by racial violence against the poor indigenous and rural people who voted for him.

By bus

The times and destination for buses to and from Sucre are as follows, and when it comes to ticket prices expect considerable bargains if you show up short notice. However, many companies sell only cama tickets, so if you want to travel cheap (semi-cama), maybe 3 hr before would be better. All origins/destinations but Potosí are overnight rides.

 * Potosí – There are hourly connections that take 3-4 hr. You can also take a shared taxi, it will take about 2½-3 hr and the driver will go very very fast.

 * La Paz – 12 hr
 * Oruro
 * Santa Cruz – 14 hr and buses pass through Samaipata.
 * Cochabamba – It is 8-10 hr hours by bus. Buses only leave in the afternoons and evenings, with the last bus typically leaving between 21:00 and 22:00. Much of this road is unpaved, and it can be a quite uncomfortable and cold ride.
 * Tupiza – Leaves at 22:00 from Tupiza.
 * Tarija
 * Villazon – 9 hr.
 * Uyuni – Leaves at 22:00 from Uyuni. 7-8 hr.

The roads out of Sucre are fairly rough, with the exception of the road to Potosí, which you also take to reach Oruro or La Paz. For this reason think hard about upgrading to a semi-cama or full cama bus. The overnight normal bus to Cochabamba is definitely not fun.

Tickets generally only go on sale the day that the bus will depart (although El Dorado will sell you a ticket the day before), so to be sure of getting a seat you need to arrive at the terminal before midday. However, if you are flexible, you can also arrive a few hours or an hour before and can get great bargains, e.g. semi-cama for La Paz for Bs. 50—see the country article. Many tour agencies will offer to book tickets ahead for you, but understand that this is not how things are normally done in Sucre, so expect to pay more, and make sure you check whether you need to redeem the ticket from the agency for a ticket from the bus line. If buying at the terminal itself, make sure to go to the operator's office inside the terminal - the touts in the car park outside are usually genuine, but have been known to "double sell" seats.

Whichever route you take or level of bus you opt for, do not expect to find a toilet on board unless you travel with the most expensive operators. Ask to make sure in any case. Do expect the bus to stop in the middle of the night somewhere close to a cheese vendor, and to see half of the male passengers lined up to relieve themselves against a convenient wall.

Blockades around Sucre and to nearby towns and cities are not uncommon, so ask whether the road is open or blocked before buying a ticket.

Get around
Some of the attractions outside of Sucre, such as Tarabuco market and the dinosaur footprints, can be visited by guided tour, tourist bus or public transport.

On foot and navigation
Sucre is a small city and the center is very walkable. For the most part, you won't need to move more than five blocks from Plaza 25 de Mayo, the main square.

Outside of the city there are many hiking and walking opportunities, as explained below. For reliable trails and GPS navigation in this region, consult OpenStreetMap, which is used by many mobile Apps like OsmAnd or Mapy.cz. Or just download the according GPX or KML files through Waymarked Trails for such trails on OpenStreetMap. (Note, you just need to change the OpenStreetMap relation ID to download the GPX or KML files through the same link.)

By taxi
Sucre has plentiful taxis. Within the centre do not pay more than 5Bs pp.

By micro
Sucre has small buses (micros, really not much bigger than vans) that run set routes. They don't have actual stops, so just flag them down whenever and let the driver know when you're ready to get off. The fare is Bs. 1.50 (2023), which you pay to the driver. Micros run frequently and can sometimes be very crowded—don't be surprised to see someone hanging out the door.

See
The historical parts of Sucre were listed as a in 1991.

Do
Sucre is generally known as a great city to kick back in. It is a popular place for people to study Spanish or volunteer, and many who visit end up staying for far longer than expected. While the city centre can be seen in a day (add another day or two if you like museums, churches, cafes, or moving slowly), the surrounding countryside is rich in other attractions, from traditional villages to dinosaur footprints to trekking through the mountains of the Cordillera de las Frailes.

Beyond the center
Offered by many companies as a tour, but can also organised independently with a proper map. Buy food and water beforehand. You may want to take some chlorine pills to purify some water on the way. Take the minivan to Potolo (ask people in Sucre for the proper place to catch such a minivan; Bs. 12; a breathtaking ride), and get of at the chapel (ask the driver for "Chataquila" or "camino del Inca"). Start following the inka trail from Capilla de Chataquila. When down (Chaunaca; lady takes Bs. 10 for the community), turn left and follow the river (don't cross the river yet). Further (where you see trees, church, some houses), cross the river over suspension bridge (Puente en el camino al Maragua; the lady takes Bs. 10 for the community), then hike up to Maragua (a waterfall and some water spots on the way). Here you could stay overnight, or you choose the camping site right at the beginning, depending on when you start the trek. From Maragua down to the dinosour footprints, from where you continue further to Potolo (2nd night?). From Potolo there are regular buses back to Sucre. Alternatively, you can continue from Potolo into the valley for another half day hiking. Yet another alternative is to walk the main way from Maragua (start early - 07:00 or 07:30), through the other village in the crater, Irupampa, out of the crater, and all until you join a bigger road in the village of Quila Quila, take the road left, but wait there until some 12:00 to catch a truck back to Sucre (it's really a long way), or catch some other car. Along the trail there are many sightseeing points, and you can do some side tours to rupestrian paintings or the Salar de Chullpas. Check out the downloadable trail and waypoints in the following. Details:
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 * content=One of the most popular destinations outside of Sucre is Maragua crater, a region of unusual rock formations. The crater is not volcanic (contrary to what some say), but was formed by erosion. Fossils of marine shells are still found in the region and sold by local children. There can be nice children on the way, who may ask for some gift, so buy some pens, notebooks, dried fruits, or nuts in Sucre (no sweets please, people may not have access to dentist service)—you'll like making these children happier. It is possible to spend a night in Maragua village inside the crater (i.e. Bs. 60 a night)—ask local people, other tourists, or local kids will organize you a place. Conditions are basic but the experience unique. Simple meals are available too.

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Sudak

Sudak (Ukrainian: Судак) is in the Crimea.

It was once a fairly important city; Marco Polo mentions it and the Moroccan traveller Ibn Battuta rated it one of the world's four great ports, as of the early 1300s.

Get in
The normal route into Sudak is via Simferopol International Airport, the main airport on the Crimean Peninsula. There are flights from Moscow, Saint Petersburg, as well as some other major cities in the former Soviet Union.

There is a ferry from Varna, Bulgaria (served by charter airlines, and WizzAir flies to nearby Bourgas) to Yalta (sometimes subject to unpredictable cancellation). It is easy to take a bus, minibus or taxi from either Simferopol or Yalta, although it helps if you can speak Russian.

If you have the time to spare, trains also run into Simferopol from Moscow and St. Petersburg. A cheaper option than flying.

Get around
There is a minibus to Noviy Svet.

See
Genoa ruled the area in the 1300s and ruins of their fortifications are still there.

Do
Wine tasting.

Eat
Tatar, Uzbek, Turkish restaurants have great food namely Plov.

Drink
Black Muscat.

title: Sudak