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Talkeetna

Talkeetna is a small town in Southcentral Alaska around 3 hours (by car) south of Denali National Park and Preserve.

Understand
Talkeetna is not legally a town or city, but a historic district with many older buildings, along with many vacation homes. As such there is no local government, other than the mayor, a cat who lives in the general store.

By car
Through George Parks Highway, the main road from Anchorage to Fairbanks.

By train
The town is also a stop on the Alaska Railroad, on the Denali Star.

Get around
Talkeetna itself is very walkable and pedestrian friendly. A great place to get out of your car.

See
Weather permitting, flightseeing out of Talkeetna will take you around North America's tallest peak, Denali.

Do
Rafting and kayaking trips leave daily from Talkeetna.

As the town nearest to Denali, it is a jump-off point for climbing enthusiasts. If you are up for the climb, air taxi service is available from Talkeetna for the sure-footed, intrepid adventurers that are going to climb Denali, Hunter or Foraker.

Go next

 * Denali National Park. Home of North America's tallest mountain, Denali is a scenic and wildlife paradise.

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Tallahassee

Tallahassee is the capital city of Florida, in the Florida Panhandle region of the state. In addition to housing the state government, it is a university town home to Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee Community College. Tallahassee has a good selection of restaurants for a city of its size. The universities' theater, art, and music programs, in addition to an active Council of Culture and Arts, also make for an unusually vibrant arts scene.

By plane

 * American Eagle/American Airlines (Charlotte (CLT), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW),Miami (MIA), Washington National)
 * Delta/Delta Connection (Atlanta (ATL))
 * JetBlue (Ft Lauderdale (FLL))
 * Silver Airways(Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, West Palm Beach)
 * Silver Airways(Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, West Palm Beach)

Click here for list of taxi companies, car rental companies and shuttle companies at the airport. Star Metro (local public transportation) does not serve the airport.

By car
Tallahassee is on:
 * I-10.svg Interstate 10 Tallahassee is accessed from exits 199 to 209
 * US 90.svg Tennessee St
 * US 27.svg Monroe Ave & Apalachee Pkwy
 * US 319.svg Capital Pkwy goes around town along the east and southside of town. It connects Thomasville, Georgia, through Tallahassee to US Hwy 98 on the Gulf Coast.

By foot
Tallahassee is not as pedestrian-friendly as some cities. Some areas of the city are more conducive for walking than others. Downtown, Midtown and Lake Ella are probably the most picturesque and convenient for walking.

By taxi
There are several taxi companies serving Tallahassee. Outside of the airport there are not many taxi stands around the city, so it is better to call and arrange for a pick-up.

Go next

 * Apalachicola National Forest
 * The Gulf Coast is less than 1 hour south
 * Monticello, Florida is about 35 minutes east.
 * Thomasville, Georgia about 30 minutes northeast.
 * Bainbridge, Georgia about 30 minutes northwest.
 * Wakulla Springs lodge, 20 minutes south of Tallahassee

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Tallangatta

Tallangatta is a town near the inflows to Lake Hume in Victoria.

Understand
Tallangatta is not pronounced like Coolangatta, rather tal-LAN-gadda. The town itself was rebuilt on the current site, when the old town was flooded by the building of the Hume Dam. Some remnants of the old town can sometimes be seen in the nearby lake when the water is very low.

By car
The Murray Valley Highway (B400) passes through the town, heading east from Albury-Wodonga. An interesting variation from the north is get the Wymah ferry across the Murray. Check running times and water levels before attempting this though, otherwise the deviation is long when you get there.

By bus
There are daily weekday bus connections between Tallangatta and Albury-Wodonga.

By bike
The High Country Rail Trail provides a off-road connection from Albury-Wodonga through to Talangatta by bike. Bikes can be taken on the trains from Sydney and Melbourne to Albury (you must reserve a place on the train).

See

 * The site of Old Tallangatta. Most of site of the old town is now covered by water.  Many of the old buildings were demolished or removed prior to being flooded.  Some of the old town in the lake can be seen at very low water levels.  There is a very small settlement by the side of the lack where the old town was.

Eat
The town has a few choices of cafes, take-aways, pizza and informal dining restaurants. It has a nice park in the centre with picnic tables, etc. The pub bistro is open for dinner 7 nights.

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Tallinn

Tallinn is Estonia's capital and largest city. Tallinn is an important port of the Baltic Sea, with the busy passenger section of the port reaching the foothill of the picturesque medieval Old Town, which has been astonishingly well preserved and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997.

Understand
On the shore of the Gulf of Finland, it is a city of over 450,000 inhabitants (2023). It is home to a third of the country's population, and is also the capital of Harju County in Northern Estonia.

In a striking contrast to its Old Town, its immediate outskirts are filled with a cluster of modern office towers, with intermittent architectural monuments to the Soviet era. Further out, you will find a bewildering variety of historic and modern neighbourhoods, religious, civic, industrial and maritime heritage. This all provides for the city seeing very sizeable tourist traffic given its size, which in turn means the infrastructure is robust and extensive.

History
Tallinn is a historic city dating back to medieval times. The first fortress on Toompea was built around 1050 and Tallinn was possibly first recorded on a world map in 1154. In 1219, the city was conquered by Valdemar II of Denmark and it became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1285. The city, known as Reval at the time, prospered as a trading town in the 14th century, and much of Tallinn's historic centre was built at this time.

Tallinn then became a pawn in the geopolitical games of its big neighbours, passing into Swedish hands in 1561 and then to the Russian Empire under Peter the Great in 1710. By World War I and the ensuing brief Estonian independence (starting 1918) Tallinn's population had reached 150,000.

Estonia was occupied by the Soviet Union in 1940, conquered by Nazi Germany (1941–44), and then retaken by the Soviets. In World War II, the city was quite extensively bombed by the Soviets, although luckily the medieval town remains. The Soviet Union undertook a program of massive East Slavic migration, and just over 40% of Tallinn's current inhabitants are Slavic (compared to an average of 28% for the entire country). On 20 August 1991, Estonia declared independence and Tallinn became its capital once again.

Present day
Today Tallinn is a bustling, gleaming city. However, among the tall glassy buildings and corporate headquarters, Tallinn retains an inner charm seldom found elsewhere. Estonia considers itself a Northern European/Nordic country, with very close ethnic, linguistic and cultural ties to Finland and cultural ties to Scandinavia, and visiting Tallinn you will find a mix of at least three architectures in this very visual city—old Europe (the city walls with rustic buildings and charming living areas with well-preserved and colourful wooden houses of bourgeois taste of 1920s), Soviet brutalist (concrete apartment blocks), and modern Europe (including McDonald's next to the city walls!)

Tourism is important for Tallinn and this is especially visible in the old town where almost every door leads into a souvenir shop, restaurant or bar. Unsurprisingly the majority of visitors are day trippers from Finland. The neighbours from across the bay usually know their way around without a map and have already seen the sights of Tallinn a couple of times. They come to enjoy low prices on practically all goods and services from restaurant meals to fuel and even plastic surgeries, not to forget as much alcohol as the customs regulations allow you to bring into Finland!

 * Visit Tallinn tourist information.

Districts
Tallinn is made up of 8 administrative districts (linnaosa), which are further divided into numerous quarters (asum). Most of the points of interest to tourists are located in the seaside districts. The districts of Tallinn are:
 * Kesklinn - literally meaning "city centre" and being just what the label says, this district includes the main part of the Port of Tallinn, the Old Town (Vanalinn), Tallinn's central business district with its skyscrapers and many other tourist attractions in the quarters surrounding them, including the Kadriorg park and palace and most of the coastline of Lake Ülemiste except for the part immediately adjacent to the airport
 * Haabersti - the westernmost district with the extensive coastline holds the Estonian Open Air Museum, the Tallinn Zoo and the Saku Suurhall Arena
 * Põhja-Tallinn - literally meaning "north Tallinn", extends north of the railway line and includes the industrial part of the Port of Tallinn, as well as many monuments to its military heritage, the Maritime Academy and the quarter of Kalamaja known for its wooden houses
 * Pirita - the least populous district of Tallinn stretches along the eastern part of its coast and includes both a popular beach and a forest. This is one of Estonia's most desirable places to live, in single-family houses, for the affluent, and home to some tourist attractions as well, including Tallinn's TV Tower or the Botanic Gardens
 * Lasnamäe - the most populous district of Tallinn holds over a quarter of its inhabitants in the large Communist-era blocks of flats, but apart from the airport it has little of interest to the tourists
 * Nõmme - formerly an independent town founded as a leisure/summer residence, Nõmme remains green and sparsely inhabited, with rich architectural heritage and many private villas. It ranks as one of the country's most affluent areas.
 * Kristiine and Mustamäe are residential districts southwest of the centre.

Climate
At these latitudes winters are dark and cold and temperatures under -20°C are not unheard of from December to February. Thankfully, the sea moderates the winter temperatures a bit compared to continental cities with similar temperatures like Moscow.

Spring is the driest season and while there are often sub-zero temperatures at night until well into May, the snow usually disappears towards the end of March and the days are getting gradually warmer. Summer months are pleasant with day temperatures between +20°C and +30°C in July and August, however if it's raining, temperatures are lower. The summer is the best time of the year to visit Tallinn. Although Tallinn doesn't experience the Midnight Sun, in the middle of the summer it doesn't get really dark at night.

Usually you will need your jacket again towards the latter half of September. The autumn is the "rain season" and with both temperatures and the leaves falling, Tallinn doesn't look very attractive this time of the year. However the greyness is covered up by the snow that usually arrives in early December. Visiting Tallinn in December when the Old Town is beautifully covered in snow and Christmas decorations is not a bad idea.

From Helsinki
The most common ferry route is from Helsinki, Finland to Tallinn Port, which has upwards of 20 departures daily. Depending on the ferry, journey time is 1½-3½ hours. Prices average €16-30 one way, depending on operator, season (summer costs more), day of week (Fridays and Saturdays cost more) and time of day (to Tallinn in the morning and back in the evening is popular and hence more expensive). Particularly popular are day cruises, which can go for as little as €10 return. All ferries also carry cars, from €25 one way. Bicycles can be taken for around €5 one way. Bikes on car ferries must go through vehicle check-in, which closes earlier than passenger check-in, so plan for extra time.

The following companies operate ferries between Tallinn and Helsinki:

Eckerö and Viking usually have the cheaper fares, as they are more geared towards day-trippers and the party crowd who come to have a great time on board and tend to spend more in the bars, restaurants and shops on board. Tallink is more geared towards frequent travellers such as Estonians working in Finland.

Other regular ferry routes
See also Baltic Sea ferries and Cruising the Baltic Sea for details on travelling in by ferry.
 * Tallink also offers a year-round daily overnight service from Stockholm taking 16 hr.

Passenger ferry terminals in Tallinn Port
All ferries dock at Reisisadam port, to the north of the center. Tallink uses at the south-eastern side of the bay and Eckerö and Viking the  at the northwestern side. At Terminal A/B you can grab a useful free city map just before exiting the terminal. From there, city bus #2 and commercial bus #90K operate to the city centre (A. Laikmaa stop), inter-city bus station (Autobussijaam stop) and the airport (Lennujaam stop). Or, you can take a leisurely 15-min walk toward the Old Town that is easily visible from the terminals. View a map of route 2.

The journey from the port to the city centre is not all that impressive but don't be shocked - this isn't the real Tallinn! As of late 2015, construction of a new, glitzy shopping area is underway, something that will cover much of the ugly sand and mud fields (on the downside these buildings will reportedly partially cover the view to the old town).

If you are travelling with your car on the ferry, the traffic in the harbour can be a bit chaotic as everyone tries to get out from the area as quickly as possible and lanes are not clearly marked, especially around Terminal D.

Using your own boat
You can sail with a yacht to Old Town Marina, the special harbour for recreational vessels.

By plane

Getting there/away:
 * Taxis to the old town should cost €7–10. The Bolt app is more popular than Uber (it's Estonian after all!)
 * Tram 4 is closed for construction until 2024. Bus 15 will be stopping at Tallinn Airport, at the same place where the tram used to stop. This bus stops at the bus station (bussijaam) and finishes near the old town.
 * Bus #2 departs roughly every 15 min. The journey to Balti Jaam (Baltic Station, the Central railway station close to the old town) takes approximately 20 minutes. Both inbound and outbound line #2 buses stop on the Tartu highway (about 5 minutes walk from the terminal). To get to the city, catch the bus travelling towards "Balti Jaam", and not towards "Mõigu", which is a residential area on the outskirts of the city. Tickets are €2 and you can buy a ticket from the driver, use your contactless payment card (at the front-most ticket reader only), purchase a ticket online or purchase a rechargeable "green card" from the R-Kiosk located in the terminal building (see Transport). View a map of route 2.

You can also hop on one of the hourly Sebe buses to Tartu. They stop in front of the terminal. Tickets can be bought from the driver or from the ticket machine installed on the ground floor of the terminal building. Buses to other Estonian destinations depart from the city bus station (see below) and do not stop at the airport.

By bus

Frequent buses operate between Tallinn and other cities in Estonia. Domestic bus schedules and prices can be found at Tpilet.ee and Peatus.ee (a good trip planner as well).

International buses run frequently between Tallinn and Riga, Latvia (4½ hr) with continuing service to Vilnius, Lithuania and the rest of Europe. Another popular route is between Tallinn and St. Petersburg, Russia (€25-30, 8 hr). Free Wi-Fi is usually available on board.

The following bus companies operate international bus service to/from Tallinn:
 * Ecolines
 * Hansabuss
 * Lux Express
 * FlixBus

Get around
The Old Town is best navigated on foot, not that you have much choice. A network of buses, trams and trolleybuses covers the rest of the city. There is an abundance of relatively cheap taxis. Before you jump in a random taxi car make sure you check the price on the window of the car. In Tallinn there are more than 20 taxi companies and some can be a rip-off.

By public transport
Due to massive road works in the summer of 2023, temporary routes are in use in the centre. Check latest information and be prepared for problems caused by traffic jams.

TLT operates frequent bus, trolley and tram services daily 06:00-23:59. Timetables and maps are available in English.

Põhja-Eesti Public Transport Centre is a local authority which organizes public transport in Harju County, the province surrounding Tallinn.

Public transport is comparable cheap in and around Tallinn, compared to overland prices of the same distance, due to the zone structure of Tallinn. Thus, many sights even an hour away from Tallinn (e.g. Jägala Falls) are highly affordable, as long as they are within the zones. Information about zone boundaries and ticket prices are available.

Public transport is free for residents of Tallinn.

Unless you are registered as a resident, remember to buy your ticket. From driver the price is €2, no change given; the ticket is valid for exactly one trip, no transfer.

It is possible also to use a contactless payment card (Mastercard, Maestro, Visa and Visa Electron) to buy one-hour (60 min) ticket for €1.50, then you must use public transport front door. As you board a public transport vehicle, you will be required to validate your trip every time by swiping the payment card at the rectangular orange validators in the front of the vehicle. If you see a green light, your trip has been validated. The system tracks your daily usage and automatically bills your bank account for the cheapest ticket you are entitled to for the day, meaning the maximum you will pay in a single day for an unlimited amount of trips is the price of a one-day ticket (€4.50).

Rechargeable "green card" (Ühiskaart), which is a brand new, cash-free, and smart way of payment. Use your card to touch a bright orange box every time you enter the bus: a single 1-hour ticket (€1.50, transfer allowed) will be charged automatically and on each day individual tickets will total until the price of the day ticket (€4.5) is reached (as of March 2020). Alternatively, the card can be charged for unlimited travel for 3 days, 5 days, or one month. Get this card from one of the abundant R-kiosks for €2, a refundable deposit which is only refundable in limited locations. Refund is available at the R-Kiosk of the Tallinn Airport, Old City Harbour Terminal A and D, Balti jaam and the service desk of bus station (details). You can charge the card immediately or do it later on-line (major credit cards accepted).

If you have internet access, you can purchase a single ride for €1.50 or day ticket for €4.50 online by debit/credit cards (multiple rides/passengers can be purchased at the same time) using Pilet.ee website or mobile app. After payment, you will receive a QR code which can be scanned at the bright orange box only on the front door of the bus/tram as proof of payment. You can also load pilet.ee mobile app to buy tickets.

The Tallinn Card includes unlimited use of public transport.

Bus, trams, and trolleybuses form an extensive network with the major bus hub at Viru Hotel (underground bus station). Some trolleybuses terminate at the nearby stop Kaubamaja, which is adjacent to the main department store (Kaubamaja). Vehicles may have different colours depending on their age and model: some old trolleybuses from the time of the USSR can be still seen in the streets of Tallinn. The level of comfort varies greatly. If you want to avoid steps, look out for special yellow markings in timetables: these denote newer vehicles that are friendly to baby prams and people with reduced mobility.

By taxi

Tallinn has many different taxi companies and independent taxis. There is no standardised base price or price per km. Some tourist scam taxis have absurdly high prices, and as long as those prices are displayed on the sticker in the window and on the dashboard, they are completely legal. The locals never take those taxis: their sole modus operandi is to prey on innocent tourists. Do as the locals do, and order a taxi by phone.

Do not accept offers from taxi drivers waiting at the harbour or train station. Do not accept offers from taxi drivers who approach you at the airport. The same goes for any taxi that looks shabby or does not carry the logo of one of the reputable companies. Also be wary of taxis that look overly luxurious: large Mercedes, TV-screens inside, usually only a very small and vague logo on the door. If you're obviously drunk and are taking one of those questionable taxis from the harbour, you might be driven to some bar or strip club the taxi driver is collaborating with. Usually you will proceed to have a few drinks there without asking for the price and will then be presented with a huge bill. Taxis hanging out in front of nightclubs often have the highest prices.

Ride-hailing services (Bolt, Uber, Yandex.Taxi) are very common in Tallinn, see Estonia.

Some reputable local taxi companies are (rates as of July 2020):
 * Takso24 – A taxi company owned by Tallink, which practically offers all the same amenities as Tallink Takso, but the price is clearly cheaper (during the day €0.60/km and at night €0.75/km + €2.95 ride start fee)
 * Sõbratakso – "Economy" taxis with a mixed car fleet, somewhat cheaper than the competition (price per kilometer €0.49/km + €2.29 as the starting fee for the ride). Unlike many other economy taxis, the cars are clean and the drivers competent.
 * Tulika Takso – By no means from the cheapest end (during the day €0.79/km and at night €0.89/km + €3.85 ride start fee), but the availability is good and the cars are clean. Usually white Toyota Avensis.
 * Tallink Takso – Certainly one of the most expensive taxi companies in Tallinn (during the day €0.99/km and at night €1.10/km + €3.95 ride start fee), but the cars are clean and their availability is also good. Yellow Mercedes B-class, Audi A6, Skoda Superb or Hyundai I30 Wagon (not to confuse with Tallinn Taxi, who also have their cars painted yellow).

Other taxi companies (rates as of July 2020):
 * Amigo Takso – daytime €2 + €0.40/km, nights €2 + €0.40/km
 * Krooni Takso – daytime €2.50 + €0.50/km, nights €2.50 + €0.55/km
 * Marabu – daytime €2.50 + €0.50/km, nights €2.50 + €0.50/km
 * Q-Takso – daytime €2 + €0.50/km, nights €2 + €0.50/km
 * Reval Takso – daytime €2.29 + €0.49/km, nights €2.29 + €0.49/km
 * E.T.X. Takso – daytime €2.90 + €0.55/km, nights €2.90 + €0.70/km
 * Välk Takso – daytime €3.20 + €0.60/km, nights €3.20 + €0.70/km

By car

Massive road works in the summer of 2023 makes driving in the centre difficult, including getting to some of the ferries.

The road rules and driving style in Tallinn can be confusing to tourists. The one and two way roads change frequently and some signposts are not descriptive. Another peculiarity to be found are roads with three lanes where you need to be a local to know if the lane in the middle is meant for traffic going in your direction or in the opposite direction. Traffic jams in Tallinn clear very quickly, however. The speed limit in Tallinn is 50 km/h, except some major streets such as Laagna tee, Pärnu mnt., Paldiski mnt., Peterburi tee etc., which have a speed limit of 70 km/h.

Car rental
CityBee and Bolt Drive offer freely accessible vehicle rental services in Tallinn. Cars can be picked up and dropped off in public car parks.

Parking
There is an abundance of parking, but you have to pay for it. In some cases you can park free of charge for 15 minutes, but for an average traveller that is of course not enough. To find a cheaper parking area, Parkopaedia mobile app generally helps, with up-to-date prices mapped for most central parking locations; it won't tell the current availability, though. €1.50 per hour, €5 for 24 hr at Europark within walking distance from the downtown is a somewhat typical cost.

The locations of ticket machines, and other methods for paying for parking, aren't always obvious. The ticket machines are the easiest way of paying for your parking. With the ticket machine, just pay the price for the time you wish to park, push the green button, take the ticket and put it inside the windscreen where the parking attendant can see it. Prepare coins in advance, as credit cards and paper money are only accepted by parking machines in large indoor parkings, while breaking money can be difficult to find nearby. Mobile phone payment is popular with locals, but requires a local mobile contract to use it. For tourists the mobile app "PARGI.EE" can be used to find prices and pay for parking either for street parking or for some of the most popular parking garages.

For a rental car, a few helpful tips to avoid being fined are:

Signs prohibiting parking are not always well visible, one example is the area between the Terminal D in the port and the Norde Centrum shopping centre. Look out for signs with the word Eramaa - this is Estonian for "private" and means that parking is either prohibited or available for a fee.
 * 1) Each rental car should come with a plastic mock clock on the dashboard that should be clearly visible from the outside of the car. This clock is used to indicate when you first park at a location. For example if you park at 05:30, your plastic clock should be set to show 05:30. You can then park for free until 05:45.
 * 2) Find a bright-orange vested parking inspector in order to determine what type of parking ticket you need. To ask for a parking ticket, say "Palun, üks parkimispilet" in Estonian.
 * 3) Scratch the correct date and length of time you'll be parking. In kiosks and some grocery stores you can buy parking tickets that look like lottery tickets. The ticket is split into sections and they are written in both Estonian and English. Scratch off the date of usage. Then scratch off the time you wish the ticket to start. Make sure it is clearly visible next to the clock on the dashboard.

By bicycle

There are more than 180 km of bicycle roads in Tallinn. The Eurovelo international route goes from west to east, giving you a good chance to ride comfortably through the city. Many bicycle roads are in green parts of the city and are meant more for recreation, although suitable for commuting. You can ride on every road, and use the sidewalk, though you must heed the pedestrians. Many hostels have bike rentals for their guests.

On foot
The Old Town of Tallinn is very comfortably covered on foot.

Audio guides in several languages are available for small charge at the tourist centres.

See
The Tenet tour is a showcase of sets of the 2020 film Tenet. The Tallinn history tour is a walk through the city's long history.

Toompea Hill
According to myth, the hill was built on top of the grave of legendary Estonian king Kalev, but more historically, its solid limestone and the site of the Danish castle that founded the city in 1219. Toompea was the home of the Danish and later Baltic German aristocracy and relations between the toffs and the plebs were often inflamed, which is why it's surrounded by thick walls and there's a gate tower (1380) guarding the entrance. Check out the viewpoints, some of which give great views over the city. There's also a cluster of amber (merevaik) shops around here (no Estonian origin but popular among cruise tourists).

Vanalinn (Old Town)
The medieval Old Town (Vanalinn) of Tallinn was built in the 15-17th centuries, and is excellently preserved. It contains a large part of Tallinn's sights and is the only UNESCO world heritage site entirely in Estonia. As clichéd it may sound — you can't say you've been to Tallinn if you haven't visited the old town. This compact area is best explored on foot.

Outside the Old Town

Kadriorg quarter
A beautiful and rich seaside resort district with mostly wooden buildings from the 18th to 20th centuries, and 20th-century Art Deco and Functionalist structures. It also includes the baroque pearl of Estonia, the Kadriorg Palace and Garden.

Pirita
Includes forest parks, Botanic Gardens and Metsakalmistu (the last resting place of well-known Estonians). A few km east of the city centre along the seaside road.

Haabersti

Also, check out other sights within North Estonia, which could allow for a day trip from Tallinn.

Beaches

A flag system that regulates swimming. A green flag means it is safe swim, a yellow flag means you can swim, but it isn't recommended and a red flag means swimming is not advised, go in at your own risk.

Sports

 * Tallinn offers a lot of sporting opportunities from ATV rentals to ice skating.

 * Football: The men's national soccer team play home games at Lilleküla Stadium (sponsored as A. Le Coq Arena), capacity 14,300, 2 km south of city centre. City clubs playing soccer in Meistriliiga, the country's top tier, are Levadia, Flora, Nõmme Kalju and Tallinna Kalev. FC Tallinn and Legion play in Esiliiga the second tier. The domestic playing season is March-Nov.

Work
English language teachers with TEFL certificates or equivalent are in demand. Especially during periods of Summer School and/or TOEFL test times, teachers have good opportunities.

Jobs for non-Estonian speakers are less common in other fields, although several IT companies (e.g. Skype) have English based job openings. Compared to Finland or other Scandic countries salaries are lower, so it could make sense to utilize job opportunities in nearby areas. Estonia is part of the EU and Eurozone, so work permits are easy for EU member states and associated countries. All other will need to apply for work permits.

Digital nomads may take advantage of the several coworking spaces, with new ones still popping up from time to time. Among the bigger ones are, for example, Spring Hub and Lift99 (the latter being application-only and strongly connected to the local startup scene). The national library, which is a few hundred metres south of the city centre, offers plenty of space and good free internet connectivity during opening hours.

Buy
Tallinn may be cheap compared to other major European cities, but it is no longer the bargain deal it once was. Though not overtly touristy, it is much more expensive than the rest of the country. If you come here for an authentic Estonian and inexpensive experience, this is the wrong place. Prices can be comparable to Munich and Milan.

Department stores & shopping malls

Boutiques and souvenirs
For boutiques and souvenirs, your best choice is Viru street in the Old Town and its side streets. There are many stalls selling traditional items like woolen pullovers, crystal and amber. Be prepared to bargain in order to get a reasonable price, however bargaining is only accepted at some places. Even though Baltic amber and Russian matryoshka dolls are widely available in souvenir boutiques, neither are related to Estonia or its culture and are sold in Estonian souvenir boutiques mainly because they sell well to tourists.

Eat
The Old Town is packed with restaurants claiming to offer authentic Estonian food, particularly on and around Raekoja plats. Prices at restaurants near the Raekoja Plats are generally more expensive, yet offer the same quality of food, as restaurants off this main square. Prices are steep by Estonian standards, but still much cheaper than neighbouring Helsinki, which explains why on weekends they're always packed with day tripping Finns.

Splurge

Cafés
There are plenty of nice cafés, especially in the centre. Among the interesting ones:

Nightlife
Tallinn's crazy nightlife is out of proportion to the city's small size. The days of armed mafiosos are over and these days any drunken fights tend to involve stag parties. Exercise some caution in choosing your venue, as some strip clubs and regular clubs make their money by fleecing tourists who come in for a drink. In local places, beers cost €2.50-4.

In old town (vanalinn)

Out of old town
These are still quite central; they are just not in the old town.

East:

North:

Mid-range

Stay safe

Tallinn is easily among Europe's safest capitals, with violent crime being rare and petty crime being negligible compared to other cities.

However, various governments warn against the risk of being pickpocketed, particularly in the Old Town. Watch your valuables closely, especially on public transport and at Viru Street.

The stigmatized neighbourhoods of Kopli and Lasnamäe – both predominantly Russian-speaking areas known as hotbeds for the notorious "Gopnik" culture – are probably best to be avoided after dark, although they are a lot safer than the "bad neighbourhoods" in Western European or North American cities.

The biggest trap to tourists in Tallinn is getting ripped off by taxi drivers or in "gentlemen's clubs". Many of the latter are known for their exorbitant prices and hidden "fees". Credit card skimming and other similar scams are common practice in those establishments. Stay away, unless you particularly enjoy losing your month's pay in a few hours.

People who arrive to Tallinn by camper van or just by car should be careful and not leave valuables in their vehicles. Unfortunately it's not rare that cars with foreign plates are looted. Those crimes are committed mainly in the area of Tallinn's passenger port and nearby streets where many camper vans stop. There are safer official car parks, but they are often harder to find, their location might not be very good, and you have to pay quite a lot of money.

Winters in Tallinn, indeed all of Estonia, are milder than in Scandinavia and Russia, but slippery roads are common.

Respect
During the Soviet period the city's name was rendered in English as Tallin, a transliteration from the city's name in Russian: Таллин. That spelling should be avoided today.

Connect
Wi-Fi are available in many public areas as well as restaurants, hotels and bars, many of them can be used free of charge. The site wifi.ee maintains a list of wireless networks.

If you want to send a post card, almost every place selling something also has post cards. However they seldom have stamps. Check the web page of the Estonian Post for post office locations, this is where you can purchase stamps.

Embassies
Many details can also be found here: https://www.embassypages.com/estonia

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 * Georgia
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 * Maardu – A neighboring town 15 km east.
 * Jägala Falls – 20 km east, is Estonia's largest waterfall.
 * Lahemaa National Park – About 50 km east, a place to find some nice forests, coast, swamps, beautiful bogs, and 4 interesting manors. Good for a day trip or even hikes with overnighting at the park.
 * Soomaa National Park – About 60 km south and second largest national park in Estonia, known for its swamps and bogs (Soomaa means "land of bogs" in Estonian), and its "fifth season". Surprisingly, swimming is popular there and is said to rejuvenate the skin.
 * Kaberneeme – A village about 40 km east on the coast. The village has a 2 km long beach area with pine tree forests edging right up to the shore.
 * Viljandi – A beautiful, ancient and hilly city, known for its annual Viljandi Folk Music Festival, beautiful old town and overwhelming and picturesque park around the old castle.
 * Tartu – 2 hr by car, 2 hr 30 min by bus, south east. Museum-rich and hanseatic city on the banks of the Emajõgi River. Also, Estonia's second-largest and oldest city, intellectual hub famous for its universities, and a lively student city.
 * Paldiski – 40 km west, this former Soviet closed city is a great place to see remains of Soviet military and industrial infrastructure.
 * Hop on the ferry and you are in Helsinki, Finland in 2 hours. Remember to bring your passport (for citizens of the European Union a national ID card will suffice).

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Tallmadge

Tallmadge is a city in Summit County. The city holds the Guinness Book of World Records for the most churches per capita.

By car
Tallmadge is just north of I76 and the downtown core is the intersection of SR91 and SR 261.

By bike
Tallmadge is connected to Akron and Kent by the Freedom Trail bike path.

Get around
You will most likely want to get around by car as the public transportation in Tallmadge is not that great.

Sleep
The nearest hotels are in Akron and Kent.

Go next

 * Kent
 * Youngstown

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Talofofo

Talofofo is a village in Guam.

Get in
The village can be reached by road from the airport on GU-4, heading south.

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Talysh Region

Talysh Region is a region in southeastern Azerbaijan, which includes the Astara, Bilasuvar, Jalilabad, Lankaran, Lerik, Masalli, Neftchala, Sabirabad, Salyan, and Yardymli rayons.

Cities

 * – Sightseeing, hot springs, national parks, water reservoirs, and much more.
 * – Warm climate throughout the year and beaches nearby.
 * – One of the most ancient settlements of Azerbaijan and archaeological site.
 * (Neftchala) – Interestingly located at in a muddy river delta, great for its landscape and mud volcano.
 * – Similar to Ganja, but probably not as exciting.
 * – Known for its caviar processing.
 * – Deep in the mountains.

Other destinations

Get in

 * Lankaran International Airport

Get around

 * Azerbaijan has a well developed bus system between the local city and village terminals.
 * Drivers are commonly friendly with backpackers and road trippers, so auto-stop is equally an option to travel within the region.

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Tama

Tama (多摩市 Tama-shi) is a western suburban city of Tokyo. One of the first things you see on arrival at Tama Center train station is a glowing sign proclaiming "Tama is Hello Kitty's Town". Although there is more to Tama, getting up-close-and-personal with Sanrio's signature feline is the main draw for visitors to this part of Tokyo.

Understand
Tama is a sprawling place, but the central, city-like bit of it is, appropriately enough, known as Tama Center (多摩センター), and Tama's three train/monorail lines converge here.

Tourist information site
The city has official info pages in English on Guidoor.

Get in
The Keio and Odakyu private railways operate out of Shinjuku Station. Using either of these lines, you can reach Tama in about 40 minutes.

On the Keio line (¥330), take a Rapid (kaisoku; 快速) or Express (kyūkō; 急行) train bound for Hashimoto, and get off at Keio Tama Center (京王多摩センター). These trains generally leave from Shinjuku every 10 minutes during most of the day, with departures alternating between the main Keio platforms, and the adjacent Toei Shinjuku Line platforms. (Toei Shinjuku Line trains merge with the Keio line at Sasazuka.)

On the Odakyu line (¥360), the stop for Tama is, appropriately, Odakyu Tama Center (小田急多摩センター). You'll need to change to a Tama Line train at Shin-Yurigaoka (新百合ヶ丘).

The Tama Toshi Monorail is less useful for those coming from central Tokyo; it connects to the JR Chuo Line at Tachikawa.

Do
There is a local radio station called FM-Tama that has information on local events.

Eat
Tama has plenty of fast food and chain restaurants, including two Wendy's and three Saizeriyas.

Go next

 * Fuchu
 * Inagi
 * Machida
 * Hino
 * Hachioji
 * Sagamihara
 * Zama
 * Yamato
 * Kawasaki

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Tamale

Tamale is Ghana's third city (and second largest in area) and the capital of Northern Ghana. Tamale has been voted three consecutive times by the Ghana Tourist Board as the cleanest city in Ghana and is proud of its well organized road networking in comparison to other cities and regions through Ghana. There are many things to do inside the city. Many visitors also use Tamale as a launching point for visits to Mole National Park, Tongo Hills, and the Paga Crocodile Pond.

The city has grown a conglomeration of villages with architectural blend of traditional mud houses to one with modern buildings, international airport, and several offices of multinational organizations and companies.

Get in

Public bus from Accra or Kumasi is cheap and safer than the many private bus drivers. It takes 11 hours from Accra, leaving around 8AM so make sure you make a bathroom stop on the lunch stop as you might not be able to otherwise.

You can also take a direct flight to Tamale from Accra using Fly540Africa.

Private car from any medium sized town with driver is only about GH₵30 a day.

Get around
Yellow-yellows (motorised cycle rickshaws) are ubiquitous, and for a shared ride you can get from "town" (the centre) to anywhere in Tamale for GH₵6 or less. If you're new to the system, confirm the price before getting in. Make sure you tell the driver that you want a shared ride, otherwise prices will skyrocket. You can also take the red-and-yellow branded taxis.

See
Good point from which to visit Bongo (Moon Landscape) Tongo and Congo or if heading to Burkina Faso (neighboring country). Visit the Paga crocodile pond and all the slave camps near Paga. Also visit Sirigu Art Village to learn about all the arts and craft of the northern people of Ghana.

It is possible to do a day trip from Tamale to Mole National Park, where you can see elephants, warthogs, several types of monkeys, and other animals. You can book a tour from Tamale township or Tamale Airport, and cost approximately $130 per day plus fuel. There are also several places to stay in Mole. Near Mole National Park, you can visit the Larabanga mosque, the oldest in Ghana.

Do

 * Greet the people as it is the only opener to a conversation especially when you need help.
 * Avoid talking about the conflicts in Dagbon and about the supremacy of chieftaincy over others
 * Top up on supplies if you are heading out into the smaller towns or countryside.
 * Chat to the locals, very friendly bunch and you will find the best travel info this way.

Buy

 * Market on Main Street: The best of products can be found on the main streets of Tamale especially during weekends. However it takes a lot of energy to walk around for specific items and also having to negotiate. Make it a point to ask the locals the price range of products before entering the market since prices could be high at times for perceived strangers. If you ever have to bargain, don't be desperate because there is another seller somewhere who can give you a better option but be sure not to get a reduction in price after wandering and returning to the earlier seller you bargained with. Sometimes you have to behave like someone who is walking away to get a better price. You can find Cobblers, textiles and lots of food joints dotted around. Worth going into for the look of it alone and you may be hassled to 'buy Yam!' especially if you are a woman.
 * Wander around a bit and you will find music shops selling tapes of the current Ghanaian charts, worth bringing a few home to remind yourself of the sunny, almost Jamaican style music being played everywhere.

Eat
Koose is a local snack made from deep fried bean flour dough which can be bought just off the main street across from the taxi station. Note that there is a risk of food poisoning from roadside food stalls. As always, make sure the food you buy is hot.

There are a few western-style restaurants on the main street.

Drink
Gidipass bar on Main Street, across and down a little from taxi rank where all the 'whites' and a few locals go. Has a few types of beer and sodas. Also serve good meals. Other small bars located around the main area (taxi rank and market)

Meet Me There Drinking spot is a few km north along the main road towards Bolgatanga (called Bolga Road). Set in a tall canopy of palm and date trees, drinks are at cost or below (meaning GH₵0.25 for a mineral/pop bottle), where as at Gidipass or other tourist centres, they cost GH₵0.60 or more. You can pick up some food from the street, and they'll bring you dishes to eat with and soap to wash with! Don't get too comfortable though. They'll kick you out at 10PM regardless of how much business you're giving them

Sleep
There is no shortage of accommodation options in Tamale. Because of the ubiquity and affordability of yellow-yellows, even accommodation options far away from the centre of town should be considered. That said, it does help to choose one located close to a main road.

Go next

 * Tolon
 * Kumbungu
 * Yendi
 * Savelugu
 * Karage
 * Nanton
 * Zabzugu
 * Saboba
 * Tatali
 * Bimbila
 * Wulensi
 * Kpandai
 * Venture out to the nearby riverine port town of Yapei

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Tamana

Tamana (玉名) is a city in the northern part of Kumamoto prefecture.

Tourist information site
The local tourist association has a mostly Japanese-only guide site covering the northern half of the prefecture. Kikuchi River Valley section is multilingual.

Do

 * Oama Hot Spring (小天温泉). Visited by, among others, famed novelist Natsume Soseki.

Eat
Kumamoto ramen in the tonkotsu (pork bone broth) style is very popular in Tamana, and may originate from here. The city has more than 10 tonkotsu ramen shops, with queues in front of the best ones.

Go next

 * Gyokuto
 * Kumamoto
 * Nagasu
 * Arao
 * Nankan
 * Omuta
 * Yanagawa
 * Miyama
 * Okawa

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Tamang phrasebook

Tamang (तामाङ) is a language of Nepal.

Na eda tang mula

 * Hello. : Lasso . FYAFULLa
 * How are you? : Eda Karangba moula?
 * Fine, thank you. : Jaban moula.
 * What is your name? : Ela min te La?
 * My name is ______ . :  Ngla min______.
 * Thank you. : Tujeje Moula.
 * I can't speak Tamang [well]. : Na udi Tamang pangba.
 * I would like ______ . : ______ NGHADA ......TOJHI.
 * Where is the toilet. : Souchalaire kanang moula?. FIRKHYAP NITOJHI
 * How do I get to _____ . : _____ kanangri moula?

GHYAM KHAI HONA MULA? WHICH IS THE WAY

SUIIGU SUIBA WRITE LETTER, NOTE.

PLACK PLACK DUIJI GOT EXHAUSTED, HUNGRY

BALAY GHAAYJHI LEGS GOT TIRED

'AIDA TANGHJI' LIKED YOU

SAAM JAABA CHIM GOT GOOD OPINIONS,WELLWISHER.

DIUGU SOLGAY LET'S HAVE LUNCH

'KALBA SHA BHOW' BRING FRIED MEAT

TITPA, NANBA TOLA NEED BEDSHEETS, BLANKETS

MU MUDRAJHI, DINI MUDRAJHI OVERCAST SKY,

MAAN TOLA NEED MEDICINE

HA NGHOGO DON'T TEASE

NAMSOI PINJHI BLESSED YOU

PRENBALASI,PRENSI BAJHI COERCED, USED FORCE,(PRENBA)

BYANSI BAJI SNATCHED

HADEBBA GHYAM DIFFICULT PATH.

BOMO THOONGJHI GOT ANGRY

HUU TOJHI WANT TO SLEEP

KUI FUIJHI AM THIRSTY

Numbers
1 -gi

2 - mi

3 - sum

4 - bli

5 - nga

6 - zu

7 - nis

8 - brä

9 - kuh

10 - stüi

Colors - rong
red - walla

blue -

Money
jhyaba - money taangha- money, boissa.

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Taman Negara

Taman Negara is Malay for "national park" and is the largest national park in Peninsular Malaysia. It is famous for its tropical rainforest, birds, and insects.

Climate
The dry season runs from February to September, so that is the best time to visit the park. The peak tourist season is from April to August.

By public transport
If you do the trip yourself, first take a bus or a train to Jerantut (RM19 from Kuala Lumpur), and then take a taxi from Jerantut to the jetty at Kuala Tembling, costing RM16.

The river boat leaves from the jetty at Kuala Tembling at 9AM and 2PM for Kuala Tahan. The 60 km journey takes 2-3 hr, and costs RM35.

Or for a cheaper option without the boat, take the public bus from Jerantut directly to Kuala Tahan (2 hr, RM7) at June 29, 2024 or June 29, 2024; and back to Jerantut at June 29, 2024 and June 29, 2024.

A taxi can be taken directly from Jerantut to Kuala Tahan which will take 1 hr and cost RM70. Ensure that the price is understood prior to departure.

The easiest way to get to the park is through an arranged service from the Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur with 3 companies :

By car
If you have your own transport, you can drive to Kuala Tahan; although you would miss the river boat trip, which is an important part of the experience. Parking is available at the hotels. From East Coast Expressway, exit at Temerloh and proceed to Jerantut. You will reach a T-junction. Turn right to Kuala Tahan - 75 km). The journey is 3½ hr from Kuala Lumpur.

There are plenty of roadsigns so you shouldn't get lost. You will drive across estates of palm oils and winding roads. Beware of cows and buffalos. There is no phone signal in the estates.

Fees and permits
Admission is RM1, a camera permit RM5. If you also want to fish, it is an additional RM10 for your entire length of stay. Permits can be bought at the park headquarters, just across the river from the village in the park, Kuala Tahan.

Get around
It is easy to get around without any guide. You can explore the forest on your own. However, if you go into the deep jungle, especially by the Keniam, Tenol, or Tahan Mountain trails, it is better to go with guide, as you will learn a lot about the jungle and reduce the risk of becoming lost or disoriented.

Do

Eat
There are floating restaurants at the riverside of Kuala Tahan, including Family Restaurant, Wan Cafe, and LBK. These cafe serve local delicacies such as toasted bread with kaya jam (weird but tasty combination of egg and coconut), fried rice, drinks, sandwiches, and soups.

The Mutiara Resort has a restaurant that features bland food for westerners at comparatively high prices.

Outside of Kuala Tahan there are not many restaurants.

Drink
There are no bars in Kuala Tahan as it is a Muslim village. Chess Corner, near the Tembeling Riverview Guesthouse is a nice bar style cafe where locals sing songs and play the guitar at some nights. However, this 'bar' does not serve alcohol. There are also several cafes across the Tembeling River which a reachable by a quick boat ride.

You can still buy alcohol from the shop across the Teresek View motel. The alcohol is "hidden" in a separate room near the cashier. Can of beer RM12, small bottle of spirit RM20.

The Mutiara Resort restaurant has a full bar, expensive by Malaysian standards. If your are staying on the village side, be careful not to get stranded after the last ferry.

One local drink you should try is the "Sirup Bandung", which is a blend of rose syrup and milk. It is a tasty concoction to drink after a day's trek.

Sleep
Apart from Mutiara Taman Negara, which is next to the park entrance, all accommodation is across the Tembeling River at Kuala Tahan. Most are within walking distance of the river and there are many boats to take passengers across to the park entrance. Cost is RM1 per person, per crossing.

Stay safe
There is no violent crime in Taman Negara. As anywhere, do not leave valuables lying around unguarded. Beware of theft from hotel rooms and always monitor and secure your belongings.

Wear footwear when outside. If you make a jungle trek on your own inform the park headquarters where you are going and at what time you will be back. People sometimes get lost or disoriented in the jungle.

Leeches are common in the park but are not as dangerous as they are made out to be. They're fairly annoying, although after a few days, you'd get used to them.

Go next
Schedule information and boat ticketing is available from the travel booths at the floating restaurants.

Boats run to Kuala Tembling at 9AM, 10AM, and 2PM, costing RM35. From there, you can catch a quite worn-out bus to Kuala Lumpur (RM40), Penang, Cameron Highlands, or other destinations - try not to sit on the bumpy back seats.

A cheaper option is to catch a public bus to Jerantut RM7. From Jerantut, there is air-conditioned bus and train service to Kuala Lumpur RM17 and other destinations such as Cameron Highlands RM23 or the East coast

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Tamanrasset

Tamanrasset (Arabic: تامنراست) is an oasis city deep in Saharan Algeria. It is the capital of Tamanrasset Province, and has a population of around 100,000 people.

From its towering dunes to its traditional Berber villages, Tamanrasset is an excellent place to explore the Sahara Desert and its many attractions.

Understand
Tamanrasset is the capital of Tamanrasset Province, one of Algeria's 58 provinces. With a population of about 100,000 residents, Tamanrasset is one of the least populated cities in Algeria.

Early history
Tamanrasset has archaeological monuments reaching back 600,000 to a million years.

By plane
Entering Tamanrasset by plane is the most convenient way to get to the city. A flight to the city from Algiers should take you 2-3 hours, and the airport offers flights to a few other cities in Saharan Algeria.

By bus
Tamanrasset Bus Station (gare routière) is a 15-minute walk northwest of the city centre. There are daily services to In Salah, which takes 11 hours, Ghardaïa, which takes 19 to 20 hours, and Ouargla, which takes 22 hours. In addition, several private bus companies operate from Tamanrasset to Ghardia and In Salahi, with their offices mainly concentrated in the north-west of the city. These private companies operate mostly with 30-seater minibuses.

Long-distance taxis to Arak, In Salah, Ouargla and Ghardia leave from Emir Abdelkader Street in Tamanrasset. Taxis only leave when they are full. On the road to In Guezzam, on the border between Algeria and neighbouring Niger, about 2.5 km from the centre of Tamanrasset, there is a station from which shared four-wheel-drive taxis depart for In Guezzam. It is possible to hire taxis entirely on your own, or else they will only leave when full. Opposite the four-wheel drive taxi station is the truck station, from which trucks leave for the border town of In Guezzam and Niger. The trucks pick up passengers.

By car
If you have no knowledge of Algerian highways, no command of Arabic, French, or both, and no experience with driving in harsh areas, you should not enter Tamanrasset by road. The roads in the area are unpaved, narrow and winding, making them difficult to navigate.

Additionally, due to its remote location, there is little to no access to medical facilities and the risk of becoming stranded is high. It is also important to note that due to its location in the Sahara Desert, temperatures in the area can reach extreme highs during the day, making it dangerous to travel in the area.

Within Algeria
Although it is possible to drive to Tamanrasset from Algiers, the two cities are about 1,000 - 2,000 kilometres apart and the journey would take at least two days.

From Mali
Although it is possible to drive to Tamanrasset from Mali, this is strictly discouraged; foreign governments advise that bandits, smugglers, and human traffickers have a huge presence in areas along the Algeria-Mali border.

From Niger
Although it is possible to drive to Tamanrasset from Niger, this is strictly discouraged due to the poor state of security in Northern Niger.

By taxi
Taxis are the most common and convenient way to get around in Tamanrasset. Most of the taxis in the city are operated by local drivers, so it is important to negotiate the price before you get in the taxi.

On foot
Tamanrasset is a relatively small city, so it is possible to explore it on foot.

Buy
As Tamanrasset is formed around an oasis, the area grows almonds, citrus fruits, maize, cereals, dates, peaches and apricots, among others. Agricultural produce is sold in the town's markets.

Sleep
Most of the hotels are located a few kilometres from the city centre, but a few hotels are also located in the city centre. In Tamanrasset, overnight stays are often referred to as camping. Despite their name, these places are not camping sites, but offer accommodation in huts or bungalows.

There are relatively few hotels around town.

Stay safe
Tamanrasset, by and large, is an incredibly safe city.

The only real danger is the extreme heat of the Saharan Desert. Be sure to hydrate often and wear appropriate clothing to deal with the extreme heat.

Cope
There are two consulates in Tamanrasset. If you run into any trouble, or need assistance of any kind, head over to Algiers.

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Generally speaking, two days are more than enough to explore Tamanrasset and its surroundings. If you wish to explore more of Saharan Algeria, you can consider paying a visit Tassili n'Ajjer Cultural Park.

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Tamarac

Tamarac is a city of 67,000 people (2019) in Broward County, Florida. It is a mostly residential suburb of Fort Lauderdale.

Development began in the early 1960s. The city was named after the Tamarac Country Club in nearby Oakland Park.

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Tamarindo

Tamarindo is in Costa Rica. Located on the Pacific Coast, Tamarindo is a popular destination for couples and families looking for a good time. With spectacular beaches and rainforests, Tamarindo is the epitome of everything that Costa Rica prides itself on. However, if you are expecting to experience the real Costa Rica then Tamarindo is probably not for you - it's something of a tourist trap geared towards people from the US, on short vacations, and prices are high (comparable to US and Europe) with rarely the quality to match.

Get in
It is recommended to fly into Liberia International Airport and take a taxi from there which lasts approximately 1¼ hour. Or you can arrange a private transfer or shared shuttle. There are several companies like Xplore Costa Rica that do this service. Most airlines fly to Liberia from Houston, Miami, Atlanta or Los Angeles.

Tamarindo also has an airport which is approximately a 45-minute flight from San José. There are several domestic airlines that offer daily flights to and from Tamarindo (Skyway Airlines, Aerobell Airlines, Sansa Airlines). The bus ride from the San José costs US$14 leaving Alfaro Station. The bus stops frequently and the trip takes 6-7 hours but there is much to see throughout Costa Rica. Purchase 2 hours or more in advance as buses in CR often sell out. If coming from Liberia, there are buses every couple of hours, fare is a couple of U.S. dollars. Not the world's most comfortable buses, they stop everywhere and take many detours off the main road into villages. The journey takes about 2½ hours, but it's a good way to see the Costa Rican countryside.

Get around
The town is nice and small, a sort of miniature tropical paradise. You can find taxis, rent cars, bicycles, and a few scooters. There are two legal taxis in Tamarindo, available for local or airport transfers or for hire to anywhere within the country. You will find many "pirate" taxis that you can negotiate your ride, but they are probably not insured in case of accident.

Street addresses throughout Costa Rica are difficult for foreigners to navigate, but even more so in Tamarindo, where Google Maps sometimes shows street names that are no longer used. When in doubt, ask.

See
Numerous lagoons in the area are filled with wonderful wildlife. Incredible sunsets and sunrises on beautiful beaches add to the overall experience.

Rainforests are a short ride away, as are volcanoes and other aspects of nature unique to this region of Costa Rica.

Do
Tamarindo has become a magnet for surfers and blue water sport fishermen, with a sport fishing fleet of talented and conservation oriented captains who are the pioneers of the Pacific coast. Their record catches of marlin, sailfish, giant tuna and other species have become legendary. Whether you want deep bluewater fishing, or reef or shoreline fishing, the fleet can accommodate you. Surf casting and handlining in front of your villa for snook and jack are also popular. Any way you do it you can be sure to have your fresh catch cooked up for you at one of the friendly beachfront restaurants.

 * Amagi Adventures - Custom guided surf trips including photography & videography of your sessions.

Warm water surfing is enjoyed year 'round and families find this area offers opportunities for surfers of all skill levels to enjoy the great waves that bless this part of the coast. Tamarindo was the first stop on an epic worldwide surf journey in the popular movie Endless Summer II. The beaches are very crowded with amateur surfers these days. It can be hard to catch waves without running into another tourist. The crowds do start to thin out as evening approaches though.

Visitors also can choose to scuba dive, snorkel, go on beach cruises, water ski, jet ski, go ocean and river kayaking, wind surfing, sailing cruises and horseback riding. Bicycles, beach gear, surfboards, boogie boards and equipment of all types are available for rental from specialty stores.

In addition, there are only a few places in the world where the Giant Leatherback Turtle comes to lay her eggs, and National Park Las Baulas is one of them. A short ride from Tamarindo, watching this beautiful part of nature is a once in a lifetime event.

There are a few great places to go at night. La Barra is a great bar where everyone goes for some salsa dancing, watch out though, the locals are all very good at it. There is another place called Pacifica playing mostly Top 40 music for the younger crowd at the end of the main street in Tamarindo. At the other end, you can find a relative new place, Agua. Pretty nice interior compared to the other bars, but it has a tendency to be a little empty at times. Be careful about pickpockets around Agua, especially of those men dressed as women.

Buy
Many local vendors offer authentic Costa Rican jewelry. For children, inexpensive souvenirs are to be found everywhere.

Supermarkets
There are 5 supermarkets in the area.
 * SuperCompro (Well Hidden from the general public, next to the Park).
 * Super 2001 (on main road near intersection, almost at the end of tamarindo).
 * Supermercado Las Palmeras (upon entering Tamarindo, on the other side of Aqua).
 * Automercado, very upscale and air-conditioned, on the road towards Tamarindo.
 * Vindi Tamarindo, modern (just past the Super 2001, left onto Central Avenue)

Farmers Markets
There is a fair-sized farmers market between the beginning of the road to Langosta every Saturday morning, which has a variety of items for sale, not just food. You will usually find at least a few dozen vendors there. There is also a smaller farmers market in Villareal, at the corner of the soccer field, every Friday morning, but it only has fruits and vegetables.

Banks
There are 3 banks in Tamarindo.
 * Banco Nacional de Costa Rica on the road from the center of town, has parking, 2 ATMs and Security. It closes at 3:45pm.
 * Another two are in Plaza Conchal Commercial Center, below Expertis Law firm, and at very end/back of the shops. These are open later hours than Banco Nacional. Both have ATMs.
 * There are two ATMs, in front of Subway and another inside Super Compro.

Retail shops and restaurants love the American dollar. However, as a rule of thumb, don't use anything over a $20 bill... forget using a $100. You will get change in colons.

Surf Shops
There are several shops in Tamarindo that sell and rent surf boards. They also sell related equipment and clothing.

Eat
Tamarindo offers an amazing selection of international and typical Costa Rican restaurants. Tamarindo has a French and German bakery, as well as restaurants catering to health-conscious and vegetarian. There is an abundant supply of fresh local seafood, fruits and vegetables. Most restaurants face the beach, so while waiting for food, one can play in the sand or admire the beautiful sunset.

However, most restaurant food is not cheap by Central American standards. Expect to pay US$10 for a starter, $15-20 for a main dish, $3-4 for a juice or smoothie, $6-7 for a sandwich.

Tamarindo also has grocery stores, fresh produce and fruit juice stands, and internet cafes.

Locals will come daily during lunchtime with food in the back of their truck and sell to local Costa Ricans for about ₡2000 you get a full plate, it's a great way to try local cuisine.

Drink
Any tropical drink is recommended. Fresh papaya, mango, pineapple, and bananas are Tamarindo's specialty.

When in Tamarindo, definitely try a Tamarind and Ginger agua fresca if you find it.

Camping

 * Eco Camping Tamarindo - Nice camping place, a bit pricey, yet still cheapest option around Tamarindo. Kitchen, bathrooms, showers, slow wifi. A bit far from the beach but Tamarindo is not such a big town. US$8 per person.

Laundry
There are no public coin operated machines in the city. It's 2,000-2,500 colons per kilo at some wash and fold places. You'll likely see signs when walking around, but there is a place in the same row of buildings as Tierra Bendita (or where Corona St and Central Ave intersect).

Go next
No one really wants to leave Tamarindo, but when the time comes, buses to San José or to Liberia are the best option.

Public bus to Montezuma: Journey takes about 8-10 hours to Montezuma. Catch the bus at 08:00 in Tamarindo to Santa Cruz (₡ 1200). From Santa Cruz take the bus to Nicoya (₡400). From there you have to wait 2 hours to take the bus to Playa Naranjo for ₡1700. After arriving in Playa Naranjo, you have 2 options: hitchhike from there to Montezuma or go on the ferry to Puntarenas, take another ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera and take a public bus from Paquera to Cobano and then to Montezuma.

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Tamar Valley

The Tamar Valley is an area of outstanding natural beauty in Devon and Cornwall, consisting of the Tamar, Lynher and Tavy valleys, as well as surrounding areas. To the east, the region is bordered by the Dartmoor National Park, and to the south lies the city of Plymouth. The Tamar Valley was the site of much mining activity during the 18th and 19th centuries, including the construction of Devon Great Consols, believed to be the world's largest copper mine. The Tamar Valley includes part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site.

Designations

The river is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a European Special Area of Conservation, and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. and West Devon Mining Landscape.

The SSSI was designated in 1991 for its biodiversity and varying habitats that support a large number of wader and wildfowl species, as well as the special interest of its marine biology. The site supports a nationally important wintering population of avocet and supports species such as black-tailed godwit, Eurasian whimbrel, greenshank, spotted redshank, green sandpiper and golden plover.

Throughout human history the valley has been almost continuously exploited for its rich mineral and metal deposits including silver, tin, lead and arsenic leaving a unique archaeological landscape which forms a significant part of the UNESCO site "Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape". Remains include wheal or engine houses, deep and open cast mines dating from the Bronze Age through to the medieval and modern era, the export docks at Morwellham Quay were once an international centre of trade in copper, lead and arsenic.

Crossings
The river has 22 road crossings, including some medieval stone bridges. The oldest bridge still extant is at Horsebridge (1437), and the next oldest is Greystone Bridge near Lawhitton — this arched stone bridge was built in 1439. Gunnislake New Bridge was built in 1520 by Sir Piers Edgcumbe, the owner of Cotehele and Mount Edgcumbe. The Gunnislake bridge was a main route into south east Cornwall and the lowest bridge over the Tamar until the Tamar Bridge at Saltash was opened in 1962.

The lower Tamar is spanned also by the Royal Albert Bridge (built 1859), a rail bridge now adjacent to the newer Tamar Bridge. Both of these bridges are between Saltash (known as the 'Gateway to Cornwall') and Plymouth. Further downstream, crossing the Hamoaze, is the Torpoint Ferry — a chain ferry connecting Torpoint to Devonport — and at the most downstream part of the Hamoaze there is also the Cremyll Ferry.

The Calstock Viaduct is another notable structure on the Tamar, being 120 feet (37 m) high with twelve 60-foot (18 m) wide arches, of which three of the piers stand in the river, and was built between 1904 and 1907.

Visitor information

 * Tamar Valley National Landscape website
 * Visit Tamar Valley

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Tamaulipas

Tamaulipas, officially known as the Free and Sovereign State of Tamaulipas (Spanish: Estado Libre y Soberano de Tamaulipas), is a state in Northern Mexico. It is known for its rich cultural heritage and beautiful natural landscapes, including tropical rainforests, beaches, and lagoons. The state is also home to a number of important historical sites, such as Ciudad Victoria, the first capital of Mexico, and the port town of Tampico, which was once a significant trading centre. Tamaulipas is also renowned for its vibrant music and cuisine, which has influences from the United States.

Cities

 * — the state capital is home to universities and museums, and has many parks
 * — historic Rio Grande town with a modern reputation for cartel violence, a designated Pueblo Mágico
 * — known for sport fishing town and its beaches
 * — an historical city that is a center of maquiladora manufacturing
 * — across the border from the smaller city of Laredo, Texas
 * — this border town is a popular destination for medical tourism
 * — an industrial hub for Northern Tamaulipas and the Rio Grande Valley
 * — known for the quality of its seafood and nightlife

Other destinations

 * – protects the northernmost extension of tropical forest and cloud forest in Mexico
 * – Mexico's deepest cenote is also the world's deepest sinkhole

Understand
Tamaulipas lies between Nuevo León and the Gulf of Mexico in the north of the country. It shares a border with the US state of Texas in the north and the states of San Luis Potosí and Veracruz to the south.

Northern Tamaulipas shares its economic culture with that of Texas, and is primarily characterized by agriculture and strong growth in all industrial sectors. This region is home to many of the maquiladoras- factories owned by foreign companies but worked by Mexicans, primarily by women.

Southern Tamaulipas' economy is based primarily on the petrochemical industries. There are petrochemical production plants around Altamira as well as a principal Gulf coast container port, refinery facilities in Ciudad Madero and many oil-industry support service companies in Tampico, as well as a major general and bulk cargo port. Also of importance are the tourism and fishing industries, as well as much commercial shipping, based in Tampico and Altamira. The central zone contains the capital, Ciudad Victoria, and is home to much forestry and farming, as well as some industrial development. About 30% of the population lives in the capital and in Ciudad Mante.

Get in
Most travelers enter Tamaulipas through one of the land border crossings along the Mexico-US border. Major border crossings are Brownsville-Matamoros, McAllen-Reynosa, and Laredo-Nuevo Laredo.

Five commercial airports are in Tamaulipas (Tampico is the largest, with service to Houston, Mexico City, Monterrey and other Mexican destinations. The others are significantly smaller.) The five airports are:

 * Quetzalcóatl International Airport, Nuevo Laredo
 * General Lucio Blanco International Airport, Reynosa
 * General Pedro José Méndez International Airport, Cuidad Victoria
 * General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport, Tampico
 * General Servando Canales International Airport, Matamoros

See
Presa Vicente Guerrero is a large lake about 30 miles northwest of Ciudad Victoria.

The little village of La Pesca, in the municipality of Soto La Marina, about midway between Brownsville, Texas and Tampico, is a rapidly growing tourist area with lovely beaches and excellent fishing both in the Gulf of Mexico and the Rio Soto La Marina.

Do
The coast has many fishing hotels that have their own piers for easy fishing access. The state has a number of lakes as well.

Stay safe
Tamaulipas has a reputation for being one of the most dangerous states in all of Mexico. Tamaulipas has long been associated with drug-related violence and crime, particularly along the U.S.-Mexico border. In the 21st century, the violence has escalated as drug cartels have become more powerful and criminal organisations have become more sophisticated. Those who do travel to Tamaulipas should take extra precautions and be aware of their surroundings at all times.

As tempting as it may be, do not drive across the US border. Much of the crime in the state occurs in areas near the US border, and passing vehicles are routinely targeted by criminal gangs who often take people hostage, rob people at gunpoint, and demand ransom payments. You will immediately stick out like a sore thumb if you're driving a vehicle registered in a foreign country or a different Mexican state. Many criminal gangs operate in border areas with impunity, and very little law enforcement can do to help out; they're far too powerful to deal with. If you absolutely must drive through the border, get a police escort.

As a general rule, the further you are from the border, the safer you'll be.

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Tambacounda

Tambacounda is a city in the Tambacounda Region of southeastern Senegal. It is the main transport hub for Basse Casamance, Guinea and Mali. Tourism is not very developed, but Tambacounda is often a stopover town for travellers going to the Niokolo-Koba National Park. The city does have a few points of interest, such as the Central Market, the Quartier Dépôt or the Craft Village.

Understand
The city developed from a Mandinka encampment that was part of the kingdom of Boundou.

The Tambacounda region is famous for its rich djembe and dance culture and heritage. Some of the greatest djembe masters from Segu, Mali came to Tambacounda in the mid 1900s, bringing with them their history, knowledge, and secrets of the djembe.

The climate is of the Sahelian type and the heat can sometimes be overwhelming. The area has two seasons: the rainy season from June to October, characterized by heat, humidity and storms, and the sweltering, rainless dry season from November to May.

Get in
Tambacounda is 400 km southeast of Dakar.

The bus from the Malian border at Kidira takes three hours.

The city is on the line of the railway from Dakar to Niger and the national roads N1 and N7. It is also an important crossing point between Dakar and Casamance bypassing Gambia.

See

 * The iron-framed railway station, the Hôtel de la Gare, and the building of the prefecture were registered on the list of Historic Monuments.

Do

 * Niokolo-Koba National Park is nearly.

Go next

 * Niokolo-Koba – a UNESCO World Heritage site

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Tambacounda Region

The Tambacounda Region is in the southeast of Senegal. The article also covers the Kédougou Region.

Cities

 * — the main transport hub for Basse Casamance, Guinea and Mali and a stopover point for travellers heading to Niokolo-Koba National Park
 * — a center for eco-tourism with beautiful mountains and waterfalls.
 * — draws travellers interested in experiencing the Bassari culture
 * – an extremely remote town on the Senegal River

Other destinations

 * — a of woodland savannah and semi-arid Soudanese forest that is home to some 80 mammal species, 20 species of amphibians, 60 species of fish, and 38 species of reptiles

Understand
Tambacounda is the largest of Senegal's 14 regions, but it is the poorest, and is sparsely populated.

Tambacounda is famous for its rich djembe and dance culture and heritage. Some of the greatest djembe masters from Segu, Mali came to Tambacounda in the mid 1900s, bringing with them their history, knowledge, and secrets of the djembe.

The economy of Tambacounda is based primarily on agriculture, with cash crops including cotton and peanuts. Mining plays a role in the southern part of the region around the city of Kédougou.

See and do
One UNESCO World Heritage Site is in this region; the Bassari, Fula and Bedik Cultural Landscapes of the Bassari County.

Dindefelo Falls, near Kédougou, is a 50-100 m waterfall in the middle of a lush forest

In Salemata, experience the Bassari culture. The annual initiation ceremonies take place during the month of May. Tourists are welcome to view the festival which is complete with brilliant masks and dancing. There are also numerous ceremonies that take place throughout the year.

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Tamborine Mountain

Tamborine Mountain is in South East Queensland.

Get in
A short drive south from Brisbane, about an hour by car on the M1 motorway.

Do

The environmental activities of the local community come together in a very active local Landcare group. The group runs a successful website and the mountain's only second hand bookshop 'Piccabeen' (proceeds go to the rainforest preservation). The Esme Street Environmental Park offers a rainforest experience without the need to go 'off the beaten track'. The flat footpaths are sealed and wheelchair accessible. Signs provide information about flora and fauna. The footpaths add up to only a few hundred meters in length.

Hop On Hop Off - All Day Mountain Explorer, +61 7 5545 4321 All day Mountain Explorer runs from 10AM to 4PM daily. There are over 15 stops on this tram style trolley. Adult, concession & family passes available.

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Tambov

Tambov is a mid-sized city in Chernozemye, the capital of Tambov Oblast.

Understand
Previously a southern fort built in 1636 against inroads of the Wild Field tribes the city grew into the provincial center and a bread basket of Russia. The history of Tambov is intertwined with all major events of Russian history, traces of which are imprinted on the city's architectural face. Also Tambov is famous for its wolves. In the 19th century wolf was a slang word for a season worker from Tambov, a person of rude manners. Not being a touristy hot spot, the city has preserved many historical buildings in the center, some of them are related to Russian Classicism like the building of Post Office (1786) or houses in Art-Nouveau style like cinema Modern (1908).

Get in
Tambov railway station is 452km away from Moscow. There are direct trains arriving from Saint Petersburg, Volgograd, Novorossiysk.

Airport Tambov serves flights from Moscow and Sochi.

Get around
Trolleybus, bus, marshrutka, taxi.

See
Start walking along the River Tsna Promenade which is 2 km-long and has two levels. You could see: In the city center there are:
 * The Palace of Aseyev, a 19th-century factory-owner.
 * Kazansky Cathedral.
 * Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral.
 * Monument to S. Rakhmaninov.
 * Catholic Temple.
 * Museum of regional studies.
 * Museum of Wolf
 * Museum of Sin
 * Theater of Lunacharsky.
 * Tambov Zoo.

Learn
Formerly, this building was the Peasant Land Bank (1884).
 * Musical Institute of Rakhmaninov.
 * Tambov state university offers Russian language courses of three levels.

Buy
Anything about the wolf, from souvenirs to vodka and sweets.

Eat

 * Signor Pomidor, pizza-house at the House of Artist (Дом художника) bus stop.

Stay safe
Don't walk alone after dark in suburbs.

Go next

 * Voroninsky Nature Reserve.
 * Rakhmaninov museum-estate in Ivanovka village near Uvarovo. The road to the estate is  long and there is a hotel only in blueprint so far.

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Tambov Oblast

Tambov Oblast is a region in Russia's Chernozemye region, bordering Voronezh Oblast to the south, Lipetsk Oblast to the west, Ryazan Oblast to the north, Penza Oblast to the east, and Ulyanovsk Oblast to the southeast.

Cities

 * — the capital has a large art museum and one of the prettier train stations in the world
 * — near the Tikhvino-Bogoroditsky Monastery
 * — a town with a large cathedral
 * — a small town, home to the Church of Mikhail the Archangel, which has a unique porcelain iconostasis
 * — a small city with a large 19th-century Trinity Cathedral

Other destinations

 * — a village notable for the estate of the composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, which is now a museum
 * Voroninsky Nature Reserve

Understand
Tambov Oblast is a heavily forested area of Russia's Black Earth Region.

Talk
Tambov Oblast is not the most cosmopolitan area of Russia and visitors should expect Russian to be the only language in widespread use.

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Tamchy

Tamchy (тамчы) is a small city in Kyrgyzstan. Tamchy is located in the Issyk Kul Province and is a wonderful place to experience the lake.

Get in
The easiest and cheapest way to get to Tamchy is by minibus. From Bishkek, a minibus should cost about 200 som per person. Another option is to take a private taxi, although this will be more expensive. Private taxis in Bishkek and Karakol can be found waiting outside the long-distance bus station (автовокзал) and it can cost about 1300 to 1500 som per car.

Get around
Tamchy has no bus station, and upon arriving in Tamchy you will be dropped off on its largest street, Manas (Манас). Tamchy is a very small town and walking is the best way to get around. Streets go south from Manas towards the beach.

See
Tamchy has one small mosque located on Manas St. A World War II Monument and a small local museum can be found between Junushaliev St. and Babash St.

Do
The main attraction here is the beach, where you can swim and walk around. You can also hike to the mountains to the north, or coordinate activities with the local CBT.

Buy
Tamchy has one handicraft shop, on Babash St., and many B&Bs will offer you similar items.

Eat
A few cafes can be found near the beach offering Central Asian and Russian dishes. Notice that there are no open restaurants or cafes outside the summer season. Shashlik, lagman and plov are favorite dishes here. All menus are in Russian and there are very few vegetarian options. Vegetarians might want to try asking for dishes "bez myasa" (без мясо), "without meat". B&Bs can also make meals for about 200 som. For self-catering, a few shops can be found along Manas. Here you can buy bread, noodle dishes, drinks, cookies, sweets, etc.

Drink
Along the beach is one disco serving drinks and playing music, and most cafes serve beer and vodka (summer only).

Sleep
Most of the houses in Tamchy seem to offer accommodation, with prices between 150-200 som per person per night. Look for signs that say "Комнаты", "rooms", or just ask around. If you want to pay more, CBT has many B&Bs in Tamchy, though if approached directly you will save on the CBT commission. A few metres further on there is Zlata Inn, also run by a Russian family, double, shower, pool, breakfast for €26 or 2070 som (2018) per room. , receptionist speaks fluent English. Restaurant.

Go next
To leave Tamchy, wait by the side of the main road and hail down cars. If you see a minibus stopping, ask where they are going and if they have room for you. Many minibuses pass through so this should be fairly easy to do. Cholpon-Ata is 45 km away, Karakol 180 km, Balychy 48 km and Bishkek is 220 km.

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Tam Dao

Tam Dao (Tam Đảo) is a hill station 930 m above sea level in Northern Vietnam. It's 70 km from Hanoi.

Understand
Tam Dao was founded by French colonialists in 1907 as a summer retreat from the heat of Hanoi.

Get in
The cheapest way to reach Tam Dao from Hanoi is to take a local bus (30,000 dong, 1 hour) and a taxi to travel the last 20 km (US$10) or by motorbike taxi (80,000 dong). By private taxi from Hanoi, it's 700,000 dong (2 hours).

See

 * Tam Dao stone church
 * Tam Dao National Park
 * Thac Bac (Silver waterfall)

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Tamga

Tamga lies in the middle part of the south shore of Issyk Kul Lake, 1 km from the beach with red sand.

History
Tamga got its name from an old petroglyph text; its name can be translated as letter. Nobody translated the text yet, nobody knows how old it is, but there are speculations about old Tibetan language.

Get in
Either from Karakol by taxi, marshrutka, bus or hitch-hike, or from Balicnyi by the same ways.

See

 * Petroglyphs - you won't find it yourself, ask for a guide. It lies around 20 minutes by horse from the centre.
 * Christian/Muslim cemetery, on dry hills behind the village.
 * Sanatorium where Jurij Gagarin was preparing for the first cosmic flight ever. Open until September 15.

Eat
In the village, behind the main sanatorium entrance there is cafe that serves common Kyrgyz stuff - lagman, manty, samse... and some other food. They have tasty pasta-style lagman.

At the main crossroad there is a cafe that serves food.

Sleep
There are a few privately run guesthouses, but they are not cheap. Apparently they are using the fact that you have no choice.

Just next to the bazaar there is Tamaras Guesthouse B&B, in front of which there is a small shop run by Kyrgyz family. Tamara and her daughter Alia speak fluent English. Tamara was a teacher of Russian language and literature, her husband Akbar was journalist. Interesting and resourceful people to speak with. Tamara is able to organize horse tours with guide and old horses for inexperienced riders if needed. Do not accept the offer to eat in her place instead of a cafe which is 50 meters away. Tamara charges 200 som for lagman with bread and tea, while in the cafe you would pay 70 only.

Close to the entrance of the village, on the left side, there is guesthouse run by a Russian. She does not negotiate and does not go lower than 600 per som person. It's further from the centre.

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