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Tretes

Tretes is a mountainous resort town in East Java, about 1.5 hours by car from Surabaya (the capital) and approximately 10 km from Trawas and Pacet.

Understand
Tretes is one of the nearest mountainous resort areas from Surabaya. It is a very popular weekend destination - mostly to escape from a bustling and polluted city. Tretes is very much geared to catering for domestic tourists.

Get in
The best way to go to Tretes is by car.

 * From Surabaya: Go to the Waru highway entrance and take the "Malang/Pasuruan" direction. Exit the highway/ toll road at the Sidoarjo checkpoint and continue to drive until you reach a junction (at Porong) turn right and take a long straight to the south. Until you arrived at Apolo roundabout, turn right and straight until you reach at Pandaan Police Station roundabout. Turn right at that roundabout and go left and take a long straight climb to Tretes. Or when you will take a right turn at the end of Porong toll road, turn around and go left when you reach the  "Jalan Arteri" entrance. Just trough it until you reach the new toll road construction site then turn right. And take a same route like the previous one.

Get around
There is little (if any) public transport here. The best idea is going by car.

You can also take a horse ride (there are some around the market, which is also on the main street).

See

 * On the way to Tretes (at Prigen, about 15 minutes before you reach Tretes' main road) you will see an orchid nursery on the right.
 * Beautiful scenery with the view of Mount Welirang, pine trees and flowers
 * Kakek Bodo waterfall (beware: the road to this waterfall is extremely steep)

Do

 * Sightseeing: view of Welirang mountain, pine trees, flowers.
 * Ride a horse to get around Tretes
 * Visiting Kakek Bodo Waterfall

Buy

 * Fruit and vegetables at the market (be sure to bargain)

Eat

 * Rabbit satay foodstalls near the market
 * Grilled corn-on-the cob
 * sweet fermented glutinous rice

Drink
Restaurants in this area do not serve alcohol and there are no public bars. Some of the larger hotels may have a bar. Either bring some booze with you, or ask around once you arrive.

Budget
There are many villas for rent, including on (and near) the main street. There are also some budget hotels along the main street.

Splurge
3-star hotels and above

 * Inna Tretes (http://www.innatretes.com)
 * Tretes View Hotel
 * Tretes Raya Hotel & Resort (OYO 395)
 * Hotel Surya

Connect
The telephone area code for Tretes is 0343. (+62-343)

Go next

 * Taman Safari II, a large national park-cum-zoo, is less than half an hour away (by car).
 * Trawas, another mountainous resort (10-15 minutes from Tretes)
 * Pacet, a mountain resort with some hot springs (10-15 minutes from Tretes)

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Trevi

Trevi is a city in Umbria, Italy. Trevi is one of the most delightful of Umbrian hilltop villages and it's worth some effort to see it.

Get in
On the railway from Perugia to Terni. (see below) Occasional buses from Spoleto

Get around
Don't expect buses from the village to meet trains unless this is confirmed by timetable. Not all trains are met and it's a huge uphill from the station to the town. Taxis come from Foligno so a taxi from Trevi to its station is very expensive.

See
The cathedral is difficult to photograph except from a distance but it's a great place for walking around and enjoying the squares and the narrow streets.

Go into San Francesco church to admire (and if you can to hear) the wall pump organ that claims to be the world's oldest. It has been thoroughly restored.

Eat

 * Ristorante Maggiolini in Via San Francesco 20.

Go next
It would seem strange to leave Trevi without having seen Spoleto.

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Treviso

Treviso (Latin: Tarvisium) is a city in northeastern Italy, and the capital of the province of the same name. It is in the eastern part of the Veneto region, north of Venezia and south of Belluno. The city has 85,000 inhabitants (2017), while the province has 885,000 inhabitants (2016).

By train
Treviso is on the line connecting Venezia with Udine. A one-way ticket to Venezia is €3.40 for the 30 km and half an hour trip (2017 August).

By plane
is becoming increasingly busy as the main destination for Ryanair and Wizzair budget flights. There are flights to Treviso Airport from Alicante, Amman, Barcelona, Billund, “Brussels” Charleroi, Bucharest, Budapest, Chania, Corfu, Cork, East Midlands, Eindhoven, "Frankfurt" Hahn, Gdansk, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Katowice, Kos, Krakow, London Luton, Madrid, Malaga, Malta, Marrakesh, Marseille, Palma de Mallorca, "Paris" Beauvais, Prague, Porto, Poznan, Riga, Santander, Skopje, Stockholm, Tallinn, Thessaloniki, Timisoara, Tirana, Toulouse, Valencia, Vilnius, Vienna, Warsaw, Wroclaw, Zaragoza as well as domestic flights from Alghero, Bari, Brindisi, Cagliari, Catania, Lamezia Terme and Palermo. Flights to and from Treviso Airport are operated by Ryanair, tel. 895 8958989 and Wizz Air tel. 895 895 3322.

In order to get from the airport to the Treviso Train Station (Treviso Centrale), take the line 6 bus, which stops on the main road outside the airport. Tickets can be purchased inside the terminal and cost €1.30.

By car
Treviso is connected through the national highway network

 * A4 - Torino-Milano-Venezia-Trieste
 * A13 - Bologna-Padova

Many national/regional roads originate in or pass through the city.

Treviso is also connected with Venice through the Terraglio SS13 main road characterized by a beautiful green landscape and ancient villas advisable for easy biking tours and itineraries for cycling holidays.

On foot
Discovering the city on foot is very easy. The historic center is quite small, so you can go around in the narrow streets.

By bus
The local buses are okay, but by nighttime the service becomes quite infrequent. The fares are €1 within the Treviso Comune and €1.50 outside.

By car
It is better to avoid driving your own car, as there are lots of one-way streets in Treviso and a one-way ring road around the walled city.

By bike
With the local rental bike shops you can make a good excursion at Palladian Villas. Ask locals for the Restera, a nice track all along Sile River. If you are brave, you can reach the Venetian Lagoon.

Antique villas
On Treviso region you can make an antique villas easy biking tour (some to see only from outside), among the best are:
 * Villa Emo
 * Villa Maser
 * Villa Manfrin
 * Villa Avogadro degli Azzoni
 * Villa Passi
 * Villa Albrizzi-Franchetti
 * Villa Palazzi-Taverna
 * Villa Valier-Loredan
 * Villa de reali
 * Villa Cà Zenobio
 * Villa Minelli
 * Villa Casa Quaglia
 * Villa Lattes

Do

 * Seminario Vescovile di Treviso, in via S. Nicolò. Ask to go in the "Stanza affrescata" by Tommaso da Modena: on the wall, between others, there is the first monk painted with spectacles in the history of Painting.
 * Eat Tiramisu. It was 'created' in Treviso, at Ristorante le Beccherie in Piazza Ancillotto. Unfortunately today there is no special place to eat Tiramisu. A Pasticceria near the Railway station has tiramisù made with savoyard biscuits, the original recipe.
 * Rugby Union: Benetton Treviso play in the United Rugby Championship (formerly Pro-14), the predominantly Celtic super-league. Their home ground is Stadio Comunale di Monigo, capacity 5000.

Buy
Local food like radicchio rosso and wine, but it is better to shop in the small towns in the countryside.

Clothes and shoes: outlets are everywhere, if you go to Montebelluna, you will find shoe outlets (Geox, Diadora and so on).

Mid-range

 * Hotel Relais Monaco, Converted old Venetian villa.
 * Hotel Relais Monaco, Converted old Venetian villa.

Go next

 * Riviera del Brenta
 * Padua
 * Venice
 * Conegliano and Valdobbiadene wine roads

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Triangle

Triangle is an unincorporated community (pop 5,500) in Prince William County in Northern Virginia.

Get in
Triangle is between Dumfries, to the north and west, and Quantico, and the Quantico Marine Corps Base, to the south.

See

 * Prince William Forest Park is to the west.
 * The Potomac River is to the east.

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Triberg Im Schwarzwald

Triberg Im Schwarzwald is a small quiet German town located in Baden-Württemberg, in the heart of the Black Forest and is an enjoyable vacation spot. This city is popular for both its waterfall and its cuckoo clocks.

Get in
From Freiburg, take the B31 to the B500 which takes you all the way to Triberg.

By train, you can take the Karlsruhe-Kreuzlingen RE ("Schwarzwaldbahn"), which also passes through Offenburg which is convinient if you are coming from Strassbourg or Freiburg im Breisgau. The trip is about 40 minutes to Offenburg. From the train station to the city centre you can walk (~2 km) or take a bus.

Get around
Walk or take a bus (not very frequent). There are several hiking trails around the waterfall.

Do
Enjoy the waterfall and forest scenery. There are several rest stops along the B500 to enjoy as well.

There's a high ropes course near the waterfall with 5 difficulty levels. €11 per hour.

There is also a small cinema in the town ("Kronenlichtspiele").

For hiking and winter sports options, go to one of the other villages around.

Buy
Black Forest Cuckoo Clocks -- Being in the heart of the Black Forest, Triberg is an excellent place to purchase a Black Forest Cuckoo Clock. There are many shops in Triberg; some of which claim to hand-make the clocks in smaller quantities in order to preserve the tradition of Black Forest clock making. These shops can also typically accommodate the production of custom works.

A cuckoo clock from the house of 1000 clocks, which are made in a factory of Schönwald, just 2km from Triberg.

Eat
Black Forest Cake -- At the Adler Cafe, this cake has two layers of chocolate (dark) cake with a cherry and liquor center surrounded by whipped cream and cherries on top with shaved dark chocolate.

There is a market square, though small, with several restaurants.

Go next
There are several small villages located around Triberg with very nice views from them.

 * Schonach - 2 km from Triberg--World's Largest Cuckoo clock, clock making, and nature trails.
 * Schönwald - 2 km from Triberg--Golfing during the summer and skiing during the winter.
 * Furtwangen - Brend Observation Tower (1150 m).
 * St. Georgen - Swimming pool and lake.

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Trier

Trier on the banks of the Moselle, in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany, is the country's oldest city, dating from Roman times. In 2019, it had 112,000 inhabitants.

Understand
Trier is rich in ruins from the Roman Empire (protected by UNESCO), such as the Porta Nigra, the Roman baths and Roman amphitheater. As Trier was founded by the Romans as Augusta Treverorum, it can dispute the title of "oldest German city" with Augsburg, Cologne, Kempten and Xanten. Unlike the somewhat provincial and quaint feel the town exudes today, it was actually one of the centers of power during the Imperial Crisis of the 3rd century AD, and certainly the most important Roman town of the province of Germania.

Besides its ample Roman heritage, Trier is also known as the birthplace of Karl Marx, a fact that the city has had difficulty grappling with during more anti-communist times, but now widely markets for tourism.

By plane
There are several airports in the vicinity with reasonable access to Trier.

 * Luxembourg Airport is about  away.
 * Low-cost carrier hub "Frankfurt"-Hahn is  east of Trier.  There are roughly-hourly Flibco buses. This airport is also reachable by bus from Bullay in 51 minutes, which can be reached using IC trains (34 minutes from Trier Hbf).
 * Frankfurt Airport is about  away. The train from there would be about 3 hours via Saarbrücken or Koblenz.

By train
Trains leave hourly from to Saarbrücken, Mannheim, Luxembourg, Koblenz and Cologne. Timetable and ticket information can be found at Deutsche Bahn.

By car
Trier is connected by the European motorway E44 from Luxembourg city (~50 km) via Trier to Koblenz (~100 km), E422 from Trier to Saarbrücken (~100 km).

Trier is connected to the Autobahn A6. This city is about one hour from Kaiserslautern or two hours from Mannheim.

By boat
There are some cruise trips from Koblenz to Trier. However, they are expensive.

Get around
Walking is the best way to travel around the city, though a vehicle is good when visiting the stadium. Also there is a scenic overview up the hill by the stadium where you can see the entire city. The city tours take you up there.

Learn
Trier hosts a University as well as a University of Applied Sciences (the so-called Fachhochschule).

The Fachhochschule is in sight of the city. The first buildings were built in 1944 and were used by the Nazis to educate the next generation of soldiers. After the war, the complex was not officially used as a school. In the 1970s the University of Trier was refounded and used the buildings until a new university complex was built on the other side of the Mosel valley. Since then the Fachhochschule uses the complex.

Budget
There are many kebab stores all over the city.

All these are in the city centre:

Drink
Trier lies at the heart of a famous wine region. In recent decades, vintners have added reds (especially Spätburgunder) and rosés to the traditional whites (especially Riesling). Apart from the standard wines and beers (Trier - Löwenbräu, Cologne - often Gaffel Kölsch, Bitburg - Bitburger), one should definitely try Viez. Viez is a natural, refreshing apple wine, which many prefer with a splash of orange soda Viez/Limo or with half sparkling mineral water Viez-Sprudel because of the tartness. In October, many enjoy freshly pressed apple juice (süßen Viez) or mixing this unfermented juice with half regular Viez. The drink is traditionally served in a white porcelain or stoneware mug holding 0.4 l.

Nightlife
On www.nightlife-trier.de you can find a lot of events in town and Kreis Trier-Saarburg. You can also find some bars on this homepage.

Stay safe
Trier is a relatively safe city. Standard travel safety applies. The railway station can be intimidating at night.

Go next

 * Konz
 * Luxembourg

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Trieste

Trieste (Triest in German, Trst in Slovenian and Croatian) is a city in North-East Italy that was once a very influential and powerful centre of politics, literature, music, art and culture under Austrian-Hungarian dominion.

Today, Trieste is often forgotten as tourists head off to bigger Italian cities like Rome, Milan, and Trieste's archrival Venice. But those tourists miss out on a very charming and underestimated city, with a quiet and lovely almost Eastern European atmosphere, several pubs and cafes, some stunning architecture and a beautiful sea view. It was also, for a while, the residence of the famous Irish writer, James Joyce.

Understand
Trieste is the capital of the autonomous region of Friuli Venezia Giulia and has about 200,000 inhabitants (2023). It is at the crossroads of several commercial and cultural flows: German middle Europe to the north, Slavic masses and the Balkans to the east, Italy and then Latin countries to the west and the Mediterranean Sea to the south.

Its artistic and cultural heritage is linked to its singular "border town" location. You can find some old Roman architecture (a small theatre near the sea, a nice arch into old city and an interesting Roman museum), Austrian empire architecture across the city centre (similar to stuff you can find in Vienna) and a nice atmosphere of metissage of Mediterranean styles, as Trieste was a very important port during the 18th century.

Talk
The region of Friuli Venezia Giulia is officially quadrilingual (Italian, Slovene, Friulian, and German). Signs are often only in Italian in Trieste, as the city is generally Italian speaking and the local dialect (a form of the Venetian language) is called Triestine. Surrounding villages and towns are often inhabited by mostly Slovene speakers. Residents, and those working in the city, can easily find free courses to learn Italian, Slovene, German, English and many other languages. When walking around Trieste, you will also likely hear Croatian/Serbian, Romanian, and Albanian, mainly from immigrant populations (most immigrants in Trieste come from the Balkans and Romania) and people who visit the city on brief shopping trips.

By plane
A small regional airport hosting flights from various Italian and European cities. The airport is just off the A4 Trieste-Venice motorway (Redipuglia exit). Long and short-stay car parks are available. Transport options include:
 * Bus number 51, run by APT, runs to the airport from Trieste's bus station (next to the railway station). Weekdays buses leave at 5 minutes and 35 minutes past the hour. On Sundays the service is every 1 to 2 hours. The bus takes about 55 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at city bus/coach stations or at the airport: in the Arrivals Hall, with an automatic machine for self-ticketing and at the Post Office.
 *  Trieste Airport  Railway Station is in front of the airport. The station is on the Trieste-Venice railway line, 25 minutes ride from Trieste. Tickets can be purchased at the airport railway station or online.
 * Taxis are available outside the Arrivals Hall from 08:00 to 00:00. Taxi fare to Trieste is around €70 and takes 30-35 minutes.

Nearest major airports are Venice Marco Polo & Venice Treviso. From either airport, take the Fly Bus - express service to Mestre railway station (€10) and get on the regional train from Mestre railway station to Trieste Central Station (2 hours, €14-29).

Other nearby airports (less than 2 hours from Trieste by private or public transport) include Ljubljana (Slovenia), and Pula & Rijeka (both in Croatia). The more adventurous and leisurely travelers can also use Zagreb Airport (Croatia), Klagenfurt (Austria), and Verona (Italy), all of which can be reached by car.

By bus
Local routes include Udine, Grado and San Candido/Innichen.

At the, bus and coach connections to several European countries, including Slovenia (Izola - Isola, Koper - Capodistria, Ljubljana, Piran - Pirano, Portorož - Portorose, Postojna - Postumia, Sežana - Sesana), Croatia (Dubrovnik, Poreč - Parenzo, Pula - Pola, Opatija - Abbazia, Rijeka - Fiume, Rovinj - Rovigno, Split - Spalato, Zadar - Zara) and Serbia (Belgrade - Belgrado) are available. Connections to Germany and Austria are available via Flixbus.

By car
A4 Venice-Trieste, toll-gate Monfalcone-Lisert, exit point "Sistiana" (SS 14 "Costiera"). The town is 24 km from the motorway.

SS 202 Triestina: Motorway A4, toll-gate Lisert, Carso Plateau, Opicina, Padriciano, Trieste

SS 15 Via Flavia: Koper (Slovenia) - Rabuiese border

SS 58, Carniola highway: Ljubljana (Slovenia) - Fernetti border - Opicina, where the highway joins to SS 202, Trieste

By train
Lots of trains from Venice and Udine, InterCity trains from Rome and Florence, FrecciaBianca from Milan and Torino at the Central Railway Station. If you arrive by train, the last 15 minutes of travel you have a beautiful sight, because the railway goes along the sea and if the weather is good it should be very striking.

As of the summer of 2021, direct rail service to/from Slovenia and Austria have been restored; it is now possible to travel by train from Ljubljana and Vienna to Trieste. There are two daily trains from Ljubljana and one or two trains per day from Vienna, allowing further connections from central and eastern Europe.

On foot
Like most of Europe, a stroll through the town to admire its ancient architecture is a very popular activity. You get to travel at your own pace and even get some coffee along the way. Trieste is not particularly big and if you do not have luggage with you there is no need to take a bus.

By public transport
Trieste has a network of buses running on a strict schedule. This can often be checked on the web. Routes are very frequent through the day but rarer after 21:00 in the evening, on Sundays and holidays. Strikes occasionally affect buses but Trieste is a small city and most places of interest can easily be reached on foot.

Single tickets cost €1.25 each, and can be bought from tobacconists and from machines which are found at some of the busier bus stops. Tickets are valid for 60 minutes and allow unlimited change of routes within that time. Daily tickets for unlimited trips, cost €3.10 and are valid until midnight. Once on board, the tickets must be validated using the machines which stamp the time of first use. A fine for not having a validated ticket is €70 and there are often inspections on lines 6 and 36.

For a small extra fee (€2-4) you can get unlimited bus and tram service with your FVG Card, which can be purchased at the Trieste tourist office in Piazza Unita d'Italia.

See
Unlike many other Italian cities, Trieste's all-inclusive tourist pass is well worth the price. The FVG Card can be purchased at the tourist center in Piazza Unita, and includes free access to nearly all the major attractions in the Trieste area, and many in other nearby cities. €18 for 48 hours, €21 for 72 hours, and €29 for 7 days.

Sights

 * Museum
 * Capitoline Temple
 * Church of San Giovanni
 * San Michele al Carnale
 * WWI Altar
 * Roman forum and civic building
 * Castle of San Giusto
 * Park of Remembrance World War I commemorative park,
 * Lapidary Garden. Contains Roman and Medieval relics discovered in Trieste. In it stands a Cenotaph to the archaeologist Johann Winckelmann, father of neoclassicism, who died in Trieste in 1769.
 * Lapidary Garden. Contains Roman and Medieval relics discovered in Trieste. In it stands a Cenotaph to the archaeologist Johann Winckelmann, father of neoclassicism, who died in Trieste in 1769.

 * Maximilian's Chambers and those of his consort, Carlota of Belgium; the guest rooms; the information room telling the history of the Castle and the Park's construction.
 * Duke Amadeo of Aosta's apartment with furnishings from the 1930s in the Rationalist style.
 * Throne Room
 * The park offers the public a chance for an interesting stroll among botanical species and an important collection of sculptures dotted along its numerous paths.
 * The Stables, a building which was restored and is now used for temporary exhibitions;
 * The Old Greenhouses
 * Little Castle containing the seat of the Direction of the Natural Marine Reserve of Miramare and a small number of aquariums
 * Little Castle containing the seat of the Direction of the Natural Marine Reserve of Miramare and a small number of aquariums

Buy
During the 1970s and 1980s Trieste was the number one shopping destination for tourists from Yugoslavia.
 * Ghetto and Piazza Unità. for Biedermeier and Liberty furniture, Bohemian glassware and Austrian silverware, and other fine antiques.
 * Glassworks from France and Venice.
 * Paintings
 * Prints and antique engravings as well as books, postcards, and historical photographs.

Eat
The cuisine of Trieste reflects the living traditions of the many populations that have passed through the city over the centuries. In the city's restaurants, called "buffets", you can find delicious examples of the local Austrian and Slavic tradition.

 * Caldaia Traditional dish of boiled pork.
 * Jota a soup prepared with pork, potatoes, cabbage, and finely-ground beans
 * Gnocchi in the style of Austrian dumplings, made with everything from ham to stuffed with plums.
 * Brodetto Fish soup
 * Risotto Creamy rice dish
 * Sardoni in savor flavored pilchards
 * Salads common favorites here include chicory and rocket (arugula)
 * Bruscandoli
 * Farmers of the plateau who had been allowed by an imperial decree to sell their own products during a period of 8 days, organized the so-called osmizze, where it is possible to taste local wines and products, such as Monrupino's tabor cheese and honey from San Dorligo.
 * The pastry shops in Trieste offer delicious local varieties of the most famous Austrian cakes: Sacher torte, krapfen, strucolo cotto and strucolo de pomi (local varieties of strudel), chiffeletti (cookies made with flour, eggs and potatoes and fried in oil)
 * During Easter you can taste the pinza, a sweet leavened bread that many women still prepare at home and take to the bakery to be cooked. Richer variants of this are the titola, decorated with a hard-boiled egg, putizza and presnitz. Fritole, pancakes stuffed and fried in oil and fave, small round cookies made with almonds and aromas are typical during Carnival.

Mid-range

 * In the first little alley to the left of the Piazza Unità d'Italia, leading towards the hill, there are several small pasta restaurants and bistros.
 * In the first little alley to the left of the Piazza Unità d'Italia, leading towards the hill, there are several small pasta restaurants and bistros.
 * In the first little alley to the left of the Piazza Unità d'Italia, leading towards the hill, there are several small pasta restaurants and bistros.
 * In the first little alley to the left of the Piazza Unità d'Italia, leading towards the hill, there are several small pasta restaurants and bistros.

Drink
Some local specialties include:

 * Frambua - from framboise - mint and tamarind
 * Grappa
 * Terrano wine other popular local wines include the Rosso, Malvasia, and the white Vitovska Garganja.

Coffee
Coffee has been an important part of Trieste since the 1700s. Some of the most famous caffè, known as much for their famous patrons as their food and drink, include:

Locals usually enjoy coffee at the bar in the form of a capo in B, a small cappuccino (kind of like a macchiato but with a but more milk and foam) served in a glass cup. This is a unique kind of coffee only served in Trieste.

Sleep

The helpful tourist information in Piazza Unita can provide you with a list of accommodation and will even make bookings for you. They also have free maps.

Stay safe
Trieste has long been Italy's safest city (possibly due to being a border city and, therefore, formerly being full of border police and other security services), and according to an increasing number of reports, the city ranks among the safest in Europe. There are very few problems with regards to walking the streets at night, taking taxis or pickpocketing. Obviously, normal precautions should be taken and like elsewhere in Italy be careful of drivers who tend to think that they own the road.

Partially as a result of its geographic location, Trieste finds itself smacked in the middle of many migrant routes from the middle east to the rest of Europe, and the main railway station has made headlines for attracting hordes of dodgy and suspicious-looking individuals. Simply avoiding eye-contact and looking sure about where you're going is enough to avoid trouble.

Work
Despite being a mid-sized Italian city, Trieste has one of Italy's strongest economies, and one can quickly notice the relative affluence of locals compared to other parts of Italy. Some world-famous companies like Illy (coffee) and Generali (insurance) come from Trieste. Speakers of Italian or Slovene or German should find work easily in Trieste. The city has a lot of science parks which employ scientists from all over the world and communication at these centres is usually in English. There are also a few English language schools which employ native speakers.

Consulates

 * 🇷🇴 Romania

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 * Across the countryside you can find small beautiful farms where you will find beautiful different kinds of home-made salami, cheese and ham, and a characteristic red wine. Along the Riviera (Muggia, Sistiana, Duino) you can find some nice places to sleep, too.
 * The pretty island of Grado just to the west makes a good half-day boat trip (return ticket €6).
 * Venice and Ljubljana are also major nearby destinations.
 * Skocjan Caves in Slovenia is a few minutes from Bassovica, one of the suburbs above Trieste.
 * The Slovenian coastal cities of Koper and Piran are about 30 minutes away (1 hour by bus) and make a great day trip. Buses depart from the bus station (€5.30 one way). The twin cities of Gorizia (in Italy) and Nova Gorica (in Slovenia) are around 45 minutes by train from Trieste.  From Nova Gorica it's easy to take a connecting train to Lake Bled or other parts of the Slovenian Alps.
 * During the summer months there are daily ferries to Piran (Slovenia) and Porec, Rovinj and Pula in Croatia costing around €40 for a return ticket. The Croatian cities in Istria are all accessible from Trieste by car in little over an hour.  Trips to Austria (2 hours by car, 3 hours by train) are possible from Trieste via either Udine or Nova Gorica

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Triglav National Park

Triglav National Park (Triglavski Narodni Park) covers nearly all of the Slovenian section of the Julian Alps, a total of nearly 85,000 hectares and is centered on Mount Triglav (2864m). It is popular for its outdoor adventure possibilities, numerous gorges and waterfalls, and the spectacular Lake Bohinj.

Understand
Triglav National Park borders Italy in the west and Austria in the north. It attracts over two million visitors annually. The park includes 25 settlements, with a total population of 2,352, most in the town of Ribčev Laz. Tolmin Gorges are the lowest and southernmost access point to Triglav National Park and an extraordinary natural feature.Triglav National Park is a popular destination for hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities. The park also has several cultural attractions, including the Triglav Lakes Valley and the Vintgar Gorge.

History
The first proposal to protect the area around Triglav came from Prof. Albin Belar in 1906. However, it was not until 1924 that the Alpine Conservation Park was established in the valley of Triglav Lakes. In 1961, the Triglav National Park was founded and in 1981, the borders were expanded to their current locations. In 2003, Triglav National Park was included in the UNESCO MaB (Man and Biosphere) network.

The park is home to many plants and animals. The park's most revered animal is the chamois, of which only 2,000 exist. Legend tells of the Zlatorog, the golden-horned chamois that live on the mountains. Other wildlife includes ibex, marmot, golden eagles and the brown bear, although most animals stay away from humans and animal sightings are rare. Common plant life includes the Julian poppy and the purple Zois bellflower. Most plants are protected.

Tourist office

 * Tourist Office Dovje-Mojstrana in Mojstrana, tel/fax +386 45891 320 Tourist Office - Infos

By bus
Buses run hourly from Ljubljana to and terminating at  Lake Bohinj (Bohinj Jezero), in the southeastern corner of the park. The buses stop in and. The 30-km journey from Bled takes 45 minutes or 120 minutes from Ljubljana. Schedules are available online.

By train
There are around 6 trains a day each way between Bohinj and other stations to Nova Gorica. From Nova Gorica there are onward connections to every city in Italy and other parts of Slovenia. The train is cheap and the stations along the way are very picturesque with flowers adorning the station platforms and most of the journey offers impressive views of the turquoise Soca (Isonzo) river.

On some weekends during the summer there is a steam train service between Nova Gorica and Bled. The tickets include a return journey and lunch at Bled Castle.

Many of the outdoor adventure agencies based in Bled run sports-based excursions to the park.

See

Do

 * Other medium height mountains include:
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Eat
Outside of the settlements, the mountain huts usually sell refreshments. In Ribcev Laz, many of the hotels have restaurants.

Sleep
Better accommodation options are located in the nearby towns of Bled, Dovje-Mojstrana, Kranjska Gora, and Bovec.

Mountain huts offering simple meals and accommodation are scattered about the national park. Reservations are strongly advised in peak season. Camping is prohibited in the park.

Stara Fužina

Penzion Bohinj, Stara Fužina 12, +386 4 572 34 81 / +386 51 349 035 (penzion-bohinj@stip.si / www.penzion-bohinj.si). Hotel has 54 beds in 25 two- or. three-bedded rooms. B&B, half board, full board (price: 31-50,50 €).

Cope
As in all of Slovenia people generally speak a high level of English. Knowledge of Italian and German is also common although locals always like to see foreigners try out some Slovene phrases.

Stay safe
When hiking, always check weather conditions. In case of storms, seek shelter in mountain huts. You should have proper equipment for hiking, including hiking shoes, helmets, clothes (with warmer clothes in backpack even in summer!) Use of ropes and belays is advisable for ferratas.

Snakes and bears can be found in Slovenia although it is very rare to encounter them.

In case of emergency, call 112 or contact nearest mountain hut.

Go next

 * Dovje-Mojstrana
 * Uskovnica
 * Bled
 * Bovec
 * Ljubljana
 * For those traveling by car (or with shoe leather to burn), the crossing from Kranjska Gora to Bovec via the delightfully named has some awe-inspiring scenery.

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Trikala

Trikala (Population: 81,355 (2011)) is a city in Thessaly with a good cafe and nightlife scene. It is an agricultural town that is well placed for those going to Meteora 15 km north or the Pindos Mountains to the west. It lies on the Litheos River that runs through the center of town.

History
Homer mentioned the city as Trikala and is supposed to be the birthplace of the god of healing, Asclepius.

By plane
The closest airport is Volos airport, situated in (Nea Anchialos ), about 130 km W of the city. Volos may be the nearest airfield but only offers service during the high season. Ryanair operates flights from April to October to/from Hahn (Frankfurt), Bergamo (Milan), Rome and Charleroi (Brussels) airport. Transavia operate to/from Amsterdam. There is a bus connecting airport and Volos bus station. Buses are waiting to pick up travelers after a plane lands, the cost form the airport to Volos Bus station is €3. Then you have to get another bus or Train from Volos to Trikala. The bus station in Volos is about 1 km from the train station.

The nearest airport offering year-round international service is in Thessaloniki (SLG) about 3 hours away.

By regional coach
Interurban coaches ("KTEL" buses) (+30 24310 73131) are by far the most convenient way to travel around Greece, as well as for intra-regional travelling. There is frequent bus service from Athens Liossion Station to Trikala, as well as from Thessaloniki bus terminal "Macedonia" to Trikala. There are several KTEL bus stops in the city. The main bus station is about 4 km out of town.

By train
Trains (OSE) (+30 24310 27214) connect Trikala to other cities in Greece. Travelling with ordinary trains can be cheaper, although a little bit slower, whereas choosing a fancy faster Intercity train will cost the same amount of money, or even more than a KTEL bus. There are direct trains to Athens and Larissa to Thessaloniki.

Get around
Most of Trikala's sights are within walking distance. Also, you can rent a bicycle for free at the tourist information centre. Large streets have bike lanes and most areas in and directly around the city are quite flat. There are also intra-city buses however their routes and bus stops are not marked properly, making it hard to use for the outsider.

Budget
(1 and 2 stars)

Mid-range
(3 and 4 stars)

Go next
Meteora - The famous monasteries are 25 km northwest near the town of Kalampaka

Koziakas Mountains - A wide variety of outdoor activities are in the Koziakas Mountains, 20 km west of Trikala. The village of Pyli ("The Gate") stands at the entrance of one of Greece's most beautiful gorges. Right at the entrance of the gorge, 1.5 km past Pyli, is the 13th Century Church of Porto Panayia. The church has impressive mosaics and marble icons. Another 5 km past Pyli is the Mono Agios Vissariou, a 16th Century monastery. The ski area Pertouli is 30 km past Pyli. Tria Potamia offers kayaking in the Aheloos River.

Plastira Lake - 30 km southwest of Trikala.

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Trikora

Trikora is the collective name of the northeastern beaches on Bintan, Indonesia. Trikora is actually quite a long stretch of separate beaches, with beaches numbered from south to north as one to four (satu, dua, tiga, empat in Indonesian). The best known is Trikora Beach Four (Trikora Empat), which is the northernmost bit, right next to the "border" with Bintan Resorts. The beach is huge and all along the beach are basic shelters which you can rent from the close-by food sellers. If it is windy the waves can be right strong, swimming is prohibited during monsoon.

Understand
Until around 2000, the only tourist activity along Bintan's east coast was at Trikora Beach, a popular hang-out for local visitors from Tanjung Pinang as well as foreign back-packers. Since then, the back-packer scene has largely given way to larger developments and other tourist destinations that have popped up along the east coast (see below). For local day-trippers, Trikora remains a popular day trip though.

Get in
See the main Bintan article for details on getting to Bintan from Singapore or from elsewhere.

Once on Bintan, there are two routes to Trikora, either south from the main port Tanjung Pinang or north from Bintan Resorts. As taxis in the northern zone are much more expensive, most visitors opt for Tanjung Pinang. A cab from there to Trikora should cost no more than Rp 150,000 (Indonesian rupiah), or if you're good, you might be able to negotiate a better price. Many hotels offer free transfers, but these may involve quite a bit of waiting around.

Alternatively, if you're going solo or the group feels like enjoying the wind in their hair, hop onto a motorbike. Negotiate with one of the many ready takers outside the ferry station and make sure you settle on an agreeable price. This could range anywhere from S$10 to S$15 (Singapore dollars) for the over an hour journey. The ride alone is a delight, with scenes of village life on one side and pockets of the amazing waters on another.

It is also possible to rent motorbike at the ferry terminal or elsewhere in Tanjung Pinang. Figure on around Rp 100,000/day.

Get around
To get around Trikora, you could bring your bicycle on the ferry - it's a 2-hour ride from either Tanjung Pinang or the Bintan resorts. For those seeking motorized transport, you can check with anyone at the harbor at Tanjung Pinang. You can arrange for a motorbike, minivan, or car, but it is essential that you negotiate your package beforehand. A motorbike should be possible for around Rp 150,000 and a car (and driver) would be anywhere between Rp 200,000 and 400,000, depending on how long you wish to cruise around. A well-known local figure in the backpacker scene, Mr Lobo or Mr Sularto (see below), could also help arranging motorized transport.

See

The Trikora area is for beach-lovers who enjoy their sandy spots without the crowds. There are quite a number of beaches dotting the stretch, each with its own character and charm. However, tides are quite strong here, so the lovely beach in the morning may turn into mudflats by afternoon (or vice versa).

Some of the islands dotted along the East and South East coast are beautiful, as are the native villages along the east coast (esp Tanjung Berakit at the northern tip), and the traditional fishing communities on the delightful off-the-beaten track Southern islands called Pulau Kelong and Pulau Mantang.

Any of the resorts you stay with (or, of course, Lobo) will be happy to arrange for a tour of these places, except for the Southern islands, which are exclusively visited by Loola's clientele.

Local people everywhere are very friendly and some speak a smattering of English, especially the younger generation.

Do
Island hopping, jungle tours, kelong tours, fishing, picnicking, and volley ball. The larger resorts can arrange sporty activities and rent watersports equipment. Kite surfing is popular with young Singaporean expats, especially during the windy season, from August to September, but you must bring your own equipment.

If you feel like doing a bit of sport fishing, ask Lobo (or anyone else) to see if he can arrange for a boat to take the group out on a day trip. Kelongs (stilt mobile homes made for fishing) abound too and there's a chance you could get onto one to see firsthand how they get their catch. Local fishing boats with sail and paddles can be rented for as little as Rp 50,000/day from local fishermen.

Or you can stay with Sularto where bicycle rental, snorkeling equipment rental and volleyball rental are open for customers of Pondok Wisata Susy.

Stroll through a fishing village (there is one just north of Ocean Bay Resort) to watch the local fishermen motor out their uniquely Miyazaki-inspired fishing houseboat-vehicles to sea.

If all else fails, there's always the art of climbing coconut trees to master! The locals will be happy to share some tips!

Buy
Dried fish is good and fresh fish is better! Restaurants will cook your fish that you bring in at a price and will not in the least be offended.

Eat
Seafood! There are a couple of restaurants. They are quite cheap unless you go up-market.

Drink
Nightlife in this corner of the island is virtually nonexistent, although the larger resorts do have bare-bones bars. Bring your own from Tanjung Pinang and chill out by the beach. If you run out, the nearest place to buy more is at the little shops in the fishing village of Kawal, where the road to Tanjung Pinang turns away from the beach.

Most resorts serve beer but few have liquor.

Sleep
Several places offer both budget and mid-range accommodation. Those have been placed in the mid-range section.

Budget
Most backpacker hangouts can be found on beaches three and four.
 * Nostalgia Yasin Bungalow, (/230 or ). 38-km mark from Tanjung Pinang. Bintan Agro's rustic budget alternative to their more expensive upmarket resort 2 km away. This place is a real gem. A nice rustic 2-person bungalow built over the water for S$34 per night. Plus they have a bar and restaurant with good food at very reasonable prices (e.g. great nasi goreng Rp 12,500).

Splurge

The following expensive resorts have their own islands.

 * Nikoi Island. 15 beach houses on a private island just 8km off the east coast of Bintan. Long regarded as one of the most stunning islands along this unspoilt coast. Nikoi is fortunate to have remained in pristine condition.  It is ringed in white sandy beaches and coral reefs of spectacular colour and diversity. With an emphasis on serving excellent food and a sustainable approach to tourism Nikoi Island has quickly become a popular escape from Singapore.  Bookings in advance essential.  Can accommodate groups of up to 60 people. From S$330 per night per beach house.  Board costs S$80 per person per day.

Annoyances
The beaches are littered with tiny pockets of tar (from ships) which gets stuck on feet and hands. The best way to clean it is using oil such as Johnson's baby oil or just normal cooking oil. Don't use soap.

Sand flies can be a major annoyance on the beaches. They suck blood and will leave nasty and itchy marks for days. Sand fly activity is heaviest at sunrise and sunset.

The Kelong resorts flush their toilet waste straight out in the ocean, which adds quite a pretty sight if you just did a No.2 before heading out to the beach.

Go next

 * Bintan Resorts, the Singaporean resort enclave, is just north of Trikora.
 * Tanjung Pinang, the main port on Bintan, is around 45 min away.
 * Kijang to the south is used by long-distance ferries to elsewhere in Indonesia.

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Trim

Trim is a town in County Meath 50 km northwest of Dublin. With a population in 2022 of 9600, it's primarily a commuter town for the capital, but its castle and other historic sites point to its significance in the nation's affairs. Trim is a good base for visiting the Hill of Tara; the county town of Navan is closer but lacks visitor amenities.

Understand
Trim (Baile Átha Troim, "town at the ford of elderflowers") stands at a crossing of the River Boyne, guarded by a large Norman castle. The Normans rebuilt the 5th-century monastery as St Mary's Abbey, with other abbeys established at Blackfriars and at Newtown, and they walled the town. This heritage has been much assaulted over centuries of wars and tumults, but enough remains to make it worth a day or two's visit, and it's been used as a location in several films. The ambiance was much improved when town centre was bypassed in the 1980s. Trim is nowadays the national headquarters of the Office of Public Works (Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí) which maintains many of Ireland's sites.

Trim Tourist Office  is by the castle entrance. It's open M-F 9:30AM-5:30PM, Sa Su noon-4PM.

Get in
Bus Éireann 111 runs hourly from Dublin Busáras via Batterstown to Trim (one hour) and continues to Athboy. Bus 111X is a commuter special M-F.

109B runs from Dublin Busáras every two hours via Blanchardstown, Dunshaughlin and Kilmessan to Trim, taking 75 min.

From the airport take Bus 109A (heading for Kells) and change at Dunshaughlin (except on the one bus a day that serves Trim). At night Bus 109A starts from city centre.

Bus 190 runs hourly from Drogheda (for trains from Belfast) via Slane, Navan and Connell's Cross (for Bective Abbey), taking an hour to Trim.

The buses make several stops in Trim including by the castle entrance. For route maps and stop locations, see the TFI route mapper.

By road from Dublin follow M3 to junction 6 at Dunshaughlin then R125 / R154 north; reckon just under an hour.

Get around
You can walk to Newtown Abbey along the riverbank. You need wheels for the outlying sites.

Taxi operators are Trim Taxi +353 86 388 8500 and Donie Quinn +353 46 943 6009.

See

 * St Mary's Abbey is the ruin facing the castle across the river. Supposedly founded by St Patrick, it was twice burnt down in the 12th century, along with everyone who'd taken refuge inside. It became an Augustinian abbey and probably a stone structure later that century, but burned again in 1368. Rebuilt, the abbey acquired a statue of the Virgin Mary that became revered across Ireland, drawing pilgrims and royal patronage for its supposed healing powers. But come the Dissolution this too was ceremonially burned, and the abbey wrecked for the final time. There wasn't really anything left to destroy when Oliver Cromwell's forces arrived in 1649 but (through force of habit) he destroyed anyway. The only substantial remnant is the 40 m bell tower: this catches the sunset as seen from town so it's dubbed the Yellow Steeple. The area is free to stroll 24 hours.
 * Talbot Castle next to the "steeple" is a fortified manor house built in 1415 with stone taken from the abbey. Talbot was bested at Orleans by Joan of Arc, but lived to fight again. The castle was owned in the 18th century by Stella Johnson, mistress of Jonathan Swift, who somehow had to fit in seeing her and other paramours, finishing his doctoral thesis, writing Gulliver's Travels, intriguing with the Tory government, and his day-job as Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral Dublin. In the 19th century it was a school, and one pupil was Arthur Wellesley, the future town MP and Duke of Wellington. No tours.
 * Talbot Castle next to the "steeple" is a fortified manor house built in 1415 with stone taken from the abbey. Talbot was bested at Orleans by Joan of Arc, but lived to fight again. The castle was owned in the 18th century by Stella Johnson, mistress of Jonathan Swift, who somehow had to fit in seeing her and other paramours, finishing his doctoral thesis, writing Gulliver's Travels, intriguing with the Tory government, and his day-job as Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral Dublin. In the 19th century it was a school, and one pupil was Arthur Wellesley, the future town MP and Duke of Wellington. No tours.
 * Porchfields are the green space stretching east of the abbey, now bisected by the R154 and used for outdoor events. Reach them by the footbridge across the river by the castle; the path continues downstream from Sheep Gate to Newtown Abbey. The name is probably from "perch", the 16.5-foot width of a medieval farming strip (or, if you insist, 5.0292 m). That was the length of a surveyor's rod, pole or perch, from the pertica or military pike used since Roman times. Forty perches make a furlong, 8 furlongs make a mile, and one furlong by one furlong square makes an acre; who needs laser, computer and GPS assistance for surveying?
 * Trim town walls were erected circa 1290, when the lord of Trim was granted "murage", the right to tax goods coming into town, to fund the construction of walls. They enclosed roughly an oblong 700 m north-south and 300 m east-west, both sides of the river with the castle compound in the southeast corner. The only physical remnants are Sheep Gate on the riverbank near the abbey, and some western sections along St Lomas Street down to Emmett Street; other parts are recalled in street names such as Navan Gate and Abbey Gate.
 * The bridge over the Boyne on Bridge St may well be Ireland'd oldest surviving intact bridge, repaired but not altered since 1393. The core of the town is south of here with the castle, courthouse and town hall.
 * Black Friary remains an archaeology research site. It was a Dominican Friary established in 1263 and dissolved in 1540. Its graveyard remained in use to the 18th century as a cillín cemetery for those not permitted to lie in consecrated ground: stillborn and unbaptized infants, suicides and the mentally infirm, beggars, executed criminals, and shipwreck victims.
 * St Peter's Bridge between the two abbeys is almost as ancient as the old bridge in town centre. It's still a public road, controlled by traffic lights as it's not wide enough for cars to pass. On the south bank, Echo Gate is not a medieval portal, but a place where you can holler across the river and get an echo from Newtown Abbey walls, should other amusements fail.
 * St Peter's Bridge between the two abbeys is almost as ancient as the old bridge in town centre. It's still a public road, controlled by traffic lights as it's not wide enough for cars to pass. On the south bank, Echo Gate is not a medieval portal, but a place where you can holler across the river and get an echo from Newtown Abbey walls, should other amusements fail.
 * St Peter's Bridge between the two abbeys is almost as ancient as the old bridge in town centre. It's still a public road, controlled by traffic lights as it's not wide enough for cars to pass. On the south bank, Echo Gate is not a medieval portal, but a place where you can holler across the river and get an echo from Newtown Abbey walls, should other amusements fail.
 * St Peter's Bridge between the two abbeys is almost as ancient as the old bridge in town centre. It's still a public road, controlled by traffic lights as it's not wide enough for cars to pass. On the south bank, Echo Gate is not a medieval portal, but a place where you can holler across the river and get an echo from Newtown Abbey walls, should other amusements fail.

Further out

 * , built in the 1700s, became the grand childhood home of the Duke of Wellington. In the early 19th century it was leased by the nationalist Roger O'Connor, who planned to entertain Napoleon there once Wellington and Britain were defeated. His second mistake was to have the castle burn down in circumstances that suggested insurance fraud, and his third was to be implicated in a stagecoach robbery and murder of 1812. He was acquitted but left in a huff for Paris (where he wrote an altogether bogus history of Ireland), and the damaged castle was beyond repair. The structure is unsafe to enter.
 * Laracor (Láithreach Cora) northwest of Dangan is where Jonathan Swift lived as church minister, before his appointment as Dean of St Patrick's in Dublin. The church has disappeared.
 * was Cistercian, founded in 1170 as a daughter of Mellifont Abbey 10 km northwest of Drogheda. Most of the remains are from the 15th century. In the 17th century parts were converted into a mansion. The site is free to wander, 24 hours.

Do

 * Aura Leisure Centre is off Newhaggard Rd. It has a pool, gym and fitness classes.
 * For theatre or cinema you'll need to go to Navan.
 * Golf: the closest course is at Knightsbrook Hotel, see Sleep. South Meath GC and County Meath GC are both southwest on R160. Killeen Castle in Dunsany is a plush resort with a championship course designed by Jack Nicklaus, see Sleep.
 * Learn to fly at Trim Flying Club. The airfield is 4 km along R161 towards Navan.
 * Trim Poetry Festival is in March.
 * Haymaking Festival is held on Porchfields in mid-June.
 * Trim Vintage & Veteran Car Show is in late July on Porchfields.
 * Salmon of Knowledge Festival in late August is a mixed bag of music, culture, wellness, a round-Ireland race, and other goings-on known only to the salmon.
 * Royal Meath Show is held on Porchfields in the first week of September.

Buy

 * Aldi by the Emmett St bridge is open M-F 9AM-10PM, Sa Su 9AM-9PM.

Eat

 * ... a young healthy child well nursed is at a year old a most delicious nourishing and wholesome food....  - Jonathan Swift's "Modest Proposal" was for the poor to sell their excess children for the rich to eat.

 * Khan Spices at 9 Emmett St is open M-Sa 5-11PM, Su 2-10PM.
 * Khan Spices at 9 Emmett St is open M-Sa 5-11PM, Su 2-10PM.
 * Khan Spices at 9 Emmett St is open M-Sa 5-11PM, Su 2-10PM.

Drink

 * The High Horse at 7 Market St is open daily to 11:30PM.
 * Brú Brewery, founded in 2013, is on the business park north side of town. No tours.
 * The High Horse at 7 Market St is open daily to 11:30PM.
 * Brú Brewery, founded in 2013, is on the business park north side of town. No tours.
 * Brú Brewery, founded in 2013, is on the business park north side of town. No tours.

Sleep

 * The hostel has closed down, and there isn't a campsite.
 * Highfield House on Maudlins Rd in 2021 only offers self-catering.
 * Station House Hotel 7 km east at Kilmessan has a good restaurant.
 * Highfield House on Maudlins Rd in 2021 only offers self-catering.
 * Station House Hotel 7 km east at Kilmessan has a good restaurant.
 * Highfield House on Maudlins Rd in 2021 only offers self-catering.
 * Station House Hotel 7 km east at Kilmessan has a good restaurant.
 * Highfield House on Maudlins Rd in 2021 only offers self-catering.
 * Station House Hotel 7 km east at Kilmessan has a good restaurant.

Connect
As of April 2021, Trim has 5G from Eir and Three, and if you're lucky from Vodafone.

Go next

 * Drogheda is close to the Boyne battlefield and Brú Na Bóinne archaeological site.
 * Kells has remains of the monastery that for centuries housed the Book of Kells.
 * Maynooth has an elegant town centre and the stately Castletown House with two remarkable follies.

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Trimont

Trimont is a small city in Martin County, located in Southern Minnesota. Trimont was officially established in 1959, Trimont is actually the result of the consolidation of the twin villages of Triumph and Monterey. As of the 2000 census, there were 754 people residing in the city.

Get in
Located on Minnesota State Highway 4, just 7 miles north of I-90.

Get around
The only form of public transportation is the Martin County Taxi Service.

Do

 * Trimont Chocolate Festival

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Trincomalee

Trincomalee is a city in northeastern Sri Lanka.

Understand
The city went through a lot of fighting during the civil war, but is being developed as a tourist destination.

By plane

 * Cinnamon Air, a domestic airline in Sri Lanka, operates flights from Colombo to Trincomalee. Along the way, it makes a stop at Sigiriya. The total duration of the flight is 1 hour and 15 minutes. One-way fare per person is US$227 (without tax).

By bus

 * The bus station is across the street from the clock tower and the market. Buses to Kandy leave at 4AM, around 9:15AM, 10:15AM, 1:45PM and 2:45PM. The bus at 9:15AM is supposed to be a/c and needs to be pre-booked, all other buses are standard non-a/c government buses.

By rail

 * The train station is about 1 km north of town. Both daytime and nighttime trains are available. The Night Mail departs Colombo Fort at 21:30 and arrives at Trincomalee at 5:30 the next morning. This train has 1st class sleepers as well as 2nd and 3rd class "sleeperettes" which are reclining seats. 2nd class (LKR 520) has arm-rests, 3rd class (LKR 325) does not.
 * There are also two day-time arrivals into Trincomalee each day. You must leave Colombo Fort on the 6:05 train to Galoya. Tickets are LKR 450 for 2nd class, LKR 285 for 3rd class. It should arrive at 11:36 so you can transfer to the Trincomalee train which departs at 12:00 and arrives at 13:40. If you miss this connection, there is a second Trincomalee train departing Galoya departing at 14:35 and arriving at 16:12. These trains have 2nd (LKR 140) and 3rd class (LKR 80) unreserved seats.

Get around
Trincomalee is a very compact town, so walking is a suitable way to see the town. For longer trips, rickshaws are available at nearly every corner. Negotiate your fare before boarding if there is no meter: a rule of thumb is around 50 LKR per kilometre.

See

 * Pigeon Island

Eat
Most guesthouses will make meals for you if you talk to them. Restaurants are clustered near the hotels north of town near Ananthapuri.

 * Green Park Beach Hotel - North Indian food
 * Jeffry's Restaurant
 * JKAB Park Hotel - Sri Lankan buffet
 * Nina (Sarvodaya Road, Uppuveli, 300 meters from main road) family-run restaurant serving local and western food. Some specials every day. Smoothie bowls available.

Sleep

There are tons of guesthouses along the beach at Uppaveli and Nilaveli. Shop around as the prices vary greatly.

There are also an increasingly large number of guesthouses to the South of Fort Fredrick on the beach. Once again shop around as prices vary greatly.

Go next

 * Batticaloa
 * Uppuveli
 * Nilaveli

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Trindade

Trindade is a village in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, 30 km south of Paraty.

Understand
It has some of the best beaches in Brazil, and is also surrounded by luxuriant Mata Atlantica rainforest. Whether it's surfing, hiking, swimming in natural pools, visiting waterfalls or just relaxing on one of the many beaches, it's a great little place to visit.

Get in
By bus or private van from Paraty, 45 min. Buses are every hour, on the hour, until 10pm. Minivans also leave every hour from the main street in Paraty. Buses and vans cost the same.

Get around
The town is compact, and walking is the best way to get around. Praia Meio is a 5-10 min walk; the more tranquil Cachadaço beach is another 10-15 min past that, through a well marked path (the entry can be hard to spot, but once on the trail it is easy). At the end of Cachadaço, another trail will take you to the natural swimming pool. 35 min from town to the pool.

If you do not wish to walk the trails, boats will take you from Meio to the pool and return.

See
Nature. A great variety of singing insects, beautiful morpho butterflies, wonderful fish species and some small mammals can be spotted in the forested hills.

Do

 * Praia Cachadaço. A long, quiet beach with only 2 restaurants (and no pumping music).
 * Praia do Meio. A beach with great waves, but also lined with vastly overpriced restaurants which blare terrible music.
 * A Pedra que Engole and Poço Fundo falls. About 20-30 minutes up a fairly well marked trail (a sign where you enter from the river, and another where you need to turn off). "The rock that swallows" is a fun place to visit; slip in through a small gap (you will NOT get stuck, it's bigger than it looks!) under a little gushing waterfall, and you slide gently onto a flat, smooth rock. To your left, a shallow pool of water and plenty of space to keep your head above water. About 3m away, there is a large and obvious exit. Scary to go through first time, but a cool little thrill. Hard to spot the actual entry point, but there will probably be local kids there to show you. Poço fundo, or 'deep well', is meters away, with a 2.5-3m long natural pool below a falls. Despite the name, you can stand on the flat rocks and keep your head well above water. Perfect place to cool off in the sun.

Buy

 * Clothing stores sell vaguely hippyish beachwear, and vast quantities of Bob Marley t-shirts. Most shops have souvenir stands. Ladies sell cheap, hand made jewelry in the street. You can buy snorkelling gear for the pool.
 * Fake Havaianas. You won't even have to try to find them...

Eat

 * The beach restaurants on Praia Meio are typical of beach destinations: noisy, low quality, very expensive, with a faux Jamaican vibe. On Cachadaço beach, the two restaurants are cheaper (though still not really cheap), portions are bigger and the food is better. Be warned: service is slow at all places.
 * In the town, there is a variety of places serving fish dishes, local snacks, and some international, e.g. Italian, cuisine. The prices are better than at the beach, generally.

Drink
The restaurants lining the beach have decent, well stocked bars; beer is the best option, unless you want to remortgage the house for cocktails.

Sleep
There are many small hotels and camping sites in the village. There are at least 4 hostels, check www.hostelworld.com.

Connect
There are two internet cafés in town, though the connections are very, very poor. 3G internet is a better option, if you have a dongle or can borrow one. Full 3G signal everywhere in town.

Go next

 * Buses and minivans leave to Paraty every hour. From Paraty, Costa Verde connects to Rio de Janeiro (4 hours, arriving Novo Rio station).
 * Other buses depart towards São Paulo, and can drop you off at other coastal destinations like Ubatuba.

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Tring

Tring is a a commuter town of 12,000 people (2013) in Hertfordshire, England. It site in a gap passing through the Chiltern Hills, classed as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It in 30 miles (50 km) from central London within the London commuter belt.

History
A small market town whose origins go back to before the Doomsday Book (Tring being the dominant settlement of the Hundred of Tring). The town is located in a gap in the Chiltern Hills (known as The Tring Gap) and is on the Ackerman St (the Roman Road, now the A41) A great town but more catering to its commuter residents than focusing on tourism.

By road
Tring is close to the A41 highway and 14 miles from the M25 motorway. Tring is ten miles from Aylesbury and 26 miles from Bicester to the west.

There are a couple of off-ramps from the A41 that connect to roads in Tring.

By bus
You can get a bus from Watford or Hemel Hempstead to Aylesbury. There is also a bus from Luton and Dunstable.

By bicycle
The town has an extensive network of local cycle routes that connect to Regional Cycle Route 30, Regional Cycle Route 3 and National Cycle Route 57 running from Farmington, Gloucestershire near Northleach to Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire.

By narrowboat
The Grand Union Canal passes about 1.5km east of the town.

On foot
The Icknield Way long distance footpath (110 miles) runs from the town to Knettishall Heath near Thetford where it connects to the Peddars Way long distance footpath.

Get around
Tring is small enough that you can walk around. If you want to visit the surrounding area you will need a car.

Do

Buy
The shops in Tring tend to be more practical and aimed at people who live and work in the area. For example there is a small bookshop, some interior design related shops, a couple of ironmongers, and a stationers. There are many charity shops and estate agents. There are also some travel-related businesses in and around Tring High Street.

Sleep

 * Also check Leighton Buzzard (11 miles) or Aylesbury (9 miles) in Buckinghamshire.
 * Also check Leighton Buzzard (11 miles) or Aylesbury (9 miles) in Buckinghamshire.
 * Also check Leighton Buzzard (11 miles) or Aylesbury (9 miles) in Buckinghamshire.
 * Also check Leighton Buzzard (11 miles) or Aylesbury (9 miles) in Buckinghamshire.
 * Also check Leighton Buzzard (11 miles) or Aylesbury (9 miles) in Buckinghamshire.

Go next

 * Berkhamsted
 * Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire
 * Amersham
 * Dunstable in Hertfordshire
 * Luton in Bedfordshire
 * Hemel Hempstead
 * High Wycombe

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Trinidad

Trinidad is the larger of the two islands that make up the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad and Tobago.

Regions

 * North Trinidad - Mostly busy and urban, but with some rural and laid-back places, and the north coast beaches and rainforest. Highest peak in the northern mountain range.
 * East Trinidad - somewhat suburban, and the University of the West Indies is located there.
 * Central Trinidad - Lots of agriculture and heavy industry, central range with rainforest.
 * South Trinidad - Centre of petroleum production and the labour movement.
 * South East Trinidad - Rural and mostly undeveloped, most business centers around offshore oil drilling

Cities

 * Port of Spain - the capital
 * Arima
 * Pointe-a-Pierre
 * Point Fortin
 * Couva
 * San Fernando
 * Chaguanas

Other destinations

 * Maracas National Park

By plane
The closest airport is Piarco International, near the towns of Trincity, Arouca and St Helena. Taxis are available to most destinations. You may also arrive on the sister isle of Tobago at Crown Point International where you can take a 15-minute flight to Piarco or opt to take a ferry from Scarbrough to Port of Spain.

By ferry
The ferry service between Chaguaramas and Güiria has been halted due to the unstable economic situation in Venezuela.

By cruise ship
Ships visit occasionally, docking very close to downtown Port of Spain. Facilities include a modest, indoor vendor mall in a converted warehouse and outdoor kiosks all offering primarily locally-made goods, and a vehicle area supporting tour buses and taxis. Although commercial districts and stores are within fair walking distances, locals recommend against it because of the rough port area, and need to cross wide streets with heavy, high-speed traffic.

Get around
Most of the population (and hence shopping, food and entertainment) is located along the "East-West Corridor" which is the set of cities and towns along the main routes of transport. It starts in the West with the capital Port of Spain and ends at Arima. Transport is easy attained along these routes.

Taxis
Taxis are hired at 'taxi stands' which are located in every major town, and other popular destinations. Legitimate taxi licence plates always start with an 'H' (for 'Hire'). Taxis, for the most part, drive along a fixed route. The exception is for taxis which take passengers into neighbourhoods, in which case you must inform the driver of the destination street. Expect the driver to wait until the taxi is full (usually four passengers) before leaving, so you might have a long wait at quiet hours. Always ask the driver to make sure where the route goes, and if you are in the right taxi stand. There are usually multiple taxi stands to different destinations in close proximity. The route fees are fixed (typically TT$3-5, but going up to TT$20 for long routes), but ask the fare before leaving. If you don't wish to wait, or need to go off-route, negotiate with the driver and you can get the taxi all to yourself. The main advantage of taxis is that there are typically fewer stops (getting there faster) and you can ask the driver to place bulky packages in the trunk. A warning: air conditioning is not mandatory or typical.

Private taxi services
These differ from 'normal' taxis (which are typically individually owned and operated), in that they are owned by a taxi company and driven by hired drivers. You can call them from anywhere and they will come pick you up. These are usually nicer than 'normal' taxis: better maintained, newer and always air-conditioned. The drawback is that it is at a much higher cost (expect to pay at least TT$100).

Maxis
Maxis are the private mini-buses that drive along major routes, and pick up and drop passengers anywhere between. They carry 10-30 passengers. They are always painted white with horizontal stripes on the sides (red, green, yellow, brown and black). The color of the stripe used to identify the route, but this is not strictly enforced. Typically, Maxis that travel the East-West corridor between Arima and Port of Spain have a red stripe, Port of Spain to Chaguanas: green. Maxis typically can be flagged along any 'Main' road (any road with 'Main' in its title: Eastern Main Road, Western Main Road, etc.) as well as the Priority Bus Route (which runs from Arima to Port of Spain). Main road routes are usually congested and slow, but slightly cheaper. The fee depends on distance travelled, but expect to pay TT$3 minimum (also known as a Short Drop). To flag a maxi, extend your arm upwards and indicate using your fingers how many passengers want to board. Ask the driver to make sure they are going where you wish to be. Passengers must press a buzzer located above their seat to indicate that they wish to disembark (if stopping before the end of route). If you don't know the area, ask the driver. Some maxis (particularly the larger ones) employ a conductor. The conductor collects money and indicates where you should sit. They are easily identified by the wad of cash in their hand and their occasional hustling-cry to potential passengers. Air conditioning is not typical.

Ride share apps

 * allRiDi App provides on demand transportation throughout Trinidad from their easy to use intuitive mobile app. You can pay with your credit card or by cash.
 * Drop taxi app provides an indispensable way to get around with transparent pricing and the ability to pay by cash.

Public buses
Buses are a cheap method of transport, but the waits between departures can be long. Tickets can be purchased at terminals, and are usually less than TT$10. They are normally air-conditioned.

Car hire
There are many possibilities for hiring cars in Trinidad, and this can provide a cheap way of getting around, as petrol is so cheap. Aside from the rather erratic driving of many of the locals, the main problem with getting about like this is that the road signs tend to be rather sporadic and inconsistent, and there don't appear to be any good maps available. As a result, you need to be prepared to spend rather a lot of time getting lost.

 * Econo Car Rentals Ltd.  - they are the cheapest, with cars available from US$30 per day. The service is friendly and reasonably efficient. You must have a valid credit card and be over the age of 25 in order to book with them.
 * Guys Autozone Ltd.  - You can book through online and you can collect the car from many locations such as from Crown Point, Scarborough or Plymouth in Tobago.

See

 * Mount Saint Benedict is a Catholic monastery located high in the Northern Range, near the village of Arima. Visitors are warmly welcomed. There is a lovely guest house, Pax Guest House, where a scrumptious tea is served on Sunday afternoons to all visitors. (Meals are also regularly available to overnight guests.) The breads and sweets are baked by the Benetictine monks, so they're fresh and delicious. The cost is minimal for the tea service. The entire complex is peaceful and because it is so high on the mountain, it is wonderfully cool. (You might even require a sweater in the evenings.) For the physically fit, there are stations of the Cross that begin at the bottom of the mountain and end at the church. The stations are along a rather steep road, requiring exercise for the body and soul.

 * Toco/Matelot/Grand Riviere - superb scenery, some beaches, leatherbacks which come up every night to lay their eggs during nesting season.
 * Nature trails - small waterfalls & streams for bathing
 * Pitch Lake
 * Maracas/Tyrico/Las Cuevas - scenery & sea
 * Carnival/Divali celebrations
 * Caroni Bird Sanctuary
 * Tobago beaches/Bucco reef

Eat
Trinidad cuisine is influenced by many cultures, but primarily Indian and African (referred to as Creole cuisine). Other influences include Chinese (fast food Chinese places are only outnumbered by bars), and to some extent English and French. Subway, KFC and Pizza Hut are common sights. Most Trinidadians love meats of all kinds, but due to a significant Hindu population, there are many good vegetarian offerings.

Doubles
Doubles are a typical street food. India has some similar street fare, which is its probable origin. Tasty and cheap, many consider doubles a good quick meal or snack. They consist of curried channa (a.k.a. chickpeas or garbanzo beans) sandwiched between two fried 'bara' (a puffy soft fried quickbread) wrapped in wax paper. Extra toppings include mango and other chutneys, as well as pepper sauce. In local lingo, doubles are ordered by referring to how much pepper is desired. One may order a "without", which refers to no pepper, a "slight", a small dab of pepper, while a "blaze" calls for a spoonful of pepper. Doubles vendors usually also sell fried potato pies, called "aloo pies" which can take the same toppings. Prices are around TT$3.

How to eat: Doubles are eaten by first unwrapping, then separating one bara to reveal the channa and sauce sitting on the bottom bara. Then, tear a piece from the top 'free' bara (if you ordered pepper or chutney, now is the time to distribute it evenly) and then use it to scoop up some channa before consumption. The process continues with the 'bottom' bara until all the channa is consumed. Practice will enable you to get some channa with every bite with none left over. This process can be messy, so it is always wise to spot a source of water for washing hands before you start eating. A warning: one grain of channa will almost invariably roll off the wax paper and drop on your shoe.

Drink
Trinidad has a mind-boggling number of bars. In some places, there might be 20 bars in a stretch of less than a mile. This makes bar-hopping easy. Bars constantly blast soca, reggae, dancehall and calypso music to attract customers. Don't expect cocktails in most bars, as most bartenders have little or no mixing skills.

Local drinks

 * Beer - Trinidad prides itself on its local beer. Carib is a sweet, nutty lager, probably the most popular. Stag has a slightly deeper flavor. Also try a Shandy Carib: Carib mixed with ginger or sorrel extracts.
 * Coconut Water - Straight from the coconut. Coconut vendors typically stack hundreds of coconuts on their trucks, and let you choose your own. Chug, or drink with a straw. When you are done, the vendor will chop your coconut in half, then cut a thin wedge for you to use as a spoon to eat the jelly. Bottled coconut water is almost always stale, flat and diluted.
 * Mauby - a brisk, ice-tea like drink made from a bark extract. If made prepared directly from the bark expect a bitter taste. The concentrate form is sweeter and easier on virgin taste buds.
 * Peanut Punch - A rich, cold blended milk drink flavored with peanuts, sold in cafes and by road side vendors. A light meal substitute.
 * Peardrax - A local soft drink (soda). Partially fermented pear juice, which is pasteurized and carbonated. A unique local favorite.
 * Rum - In the Caribbean, rum is the obvious drink of choice. Angostura is the biggest provider on the island, with Royal Oak (very decent, simple rum), 1919 (vanilla escences), and 1824 (dark rum, heavy in molasses, an excellent rum). A local favorite is Royal Oak and coconut water, simply delicious and refreshing! Puncheon is a high-proof rum for serious benders. One combination, called "brass and steel", involves shots of puncheon chased by beer. You may also try babash (bush-rum) which is only available under-the-counter. Babash is also a local cure-all (and solvent). Rum and coke is also a local favourite.
 * Seamoss - A thick blended drink made from seamoss (a component of which is agar, which is very gelatinous) and condensed milk. Sold at the same places as peanut punch.

Stay safe
Caution is required in much of Port of Spain. At night avoid walking...take a taxi. Armed guards are often posted at banks and shopping centres. The following areas are known as crime hot-spots and should be avoided both during the day and night:
 * Lavantille has frequent gang related murders, almost on a daily basis
 * Beetham a den for criminals, mainly thieves
 * Maloney & La Horquetta located around Arima

Go next

 * Tobago, the sister isle. More touristy than Trinidad but not as congested as islands such as Barbados.
 * Guiria, Venezuala - there may or may not be ferries.

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Trinidad (Colorado)

Trinidad is a city in Colorado. Formerly home of the famous Prairie Land and Cattle Company, it was one of the towns where travelers raised hell in the Old West.

By car
Trinidad is on Interstate 25, about 30 minutes north of the New Mexico border.

By air
Santa Fe has a small airport with service to Dallas/Fort Worth and Denver. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Albuquerque each have a larger airport with service by most major carriers. All four airports have standard rental car services.

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Trinidad (Cuba)

Trinidad (sometimes called Trinidad de Cuba) is a city in Central Cuba. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Understand
As a UNESCO World Heritage, Trinidad is a must see on your trip to Cuba offering a beautiful and mostly preserved old town.

By taxi or colectivo
You can also get in and out quicker by taxi, specifically, colectivos at about the same price as a Viazul bus ticket. When going to Havana this is also more convenient, as you will not be dropped off at the Viazul station, but will instead be driven to the desired location. Drivers can be found at the central bus station or around the. If you organize your transport at least a day in advance, the driver will pick you up at the desired time at your hotel or casa. In April 2022 the cost of a colectivo (airconditioned minivan for 7 passengers and driver -- they are always full) from Havana to Trindidad is 35 euros or 40 dollars per person.

By train
Trinidad has not been connected to the rest of Cuba by train since a hurricane destroyed an essential bridge in 1992. There is a local train running to the Valle de los Ingenios from the. In April 2022 the train is not running because the locomotive is broken and pending repairs. The man guarding the engines in the depot across the road from the station will give you a short tour if you wish.

Get around
Street names may be difficult to find, although the town is very small. Offline GPS maps are useful, but if you ask around, people are helpful. Adding to the confusion, almost all streets carry two names an old and a new one. The central part of the town is small enough to explore on foot. The old city is centered around The streets are cobble stones, very irregular and walking could be difficult for older folks. Wear runners for sure. Do not even think about wearing high heels. Your ankles will pay.

Do

 * Take cheap, private and professional Salsa lessons for men or women. Many people will offer dancing classes. Have a peek to see what you’re getting into. (Senora Misladis, tel. 99-4493 has a private studio in her home).
 * Take cheap, private and professional Salsa lessons for men or women. Many people will offer dancing classes. Have a peek to see what you’re getting into. (Senora Misladis, tel. 99-4493 has a private studio in her home).
 * Take cheap, private and professional Salsa lessons for men or women. Many people will offer dancing classes. Have a peek to see what you’re getting into. (Senora Misladis, tel. 99-4493 has a private studio in her home).
 * Take cheap, private and professional Salsa lessons for men or women. Many people will offer dancing classes. Have a peek to see what you’re getting into. (Senora Misladis, tel. 99-4493 has a private studio in her home).

Learn
If you want to learn Spanish during your stay in Trinidad you can take an Intensive Spanish course from one week up to four weeks. The classes are held 4 hr per day and give you the opportunity to improve your Spanish quickly during a short time period.

Buy
There are several convenience stores in town. In contrast to other places in Cuba, the 5-l water canister costs CUC3 instead of CUC1.90.

Budget
There are several 'so called' peso pizza establishments in the town which allow tourists to purchase Pizza for the national peso price. This usually works out at around CUP5-10. This is a good idea for travelers on a budget. One of the biggest places in Trinidad is situated on the corner of Frank Pais and Francisco Javier.

Mid-range
Many casa particulares offer dinner, typically for around CUC10 per person. If you did not yet try local food, these usually authentic dishes are very well prepared and well worth checking out. However, Trinidad also has a good variety of restaurants and some serve food that’s hard to come by elsewhere. Note that the restaurants listed in guide books are typically well visited, so you may have to queue for a seat when coming between 19:00-22:00.

When wandering around the city, touts may offer to guide you to a restaurant. If that happens, kindly refuse their service or be prepared to have their commission added to the bill.

Highlights include:

Drink
In the square at night, there are often events and there is a very good club open until the early hours.

It is a lovely town with amazing visitors and inhabitants, and small enough for you to wander and choose your drinking hole. The Mojito's and rum cocktails are great.

 * Casa de la Musica – There are two bars in the main Trinidad square and there is live music from 21:00 till late. There is lots of dancing and reasonably priced cocktails.

There are also places where the locals hang-out and which serve quite decent beer at a very reasonable price. These places usually serve draught beer and stay open just as long as there is beer to serve. When the beer from one place has been drunk, then it's off to the next place or not. Many of the locals drink their beer outside on the street and Trinidad is so small so these places are easy to spot.

Sleep

There are many casas particulares in Trinidad. It is an excellent way to meet the people of Trinidad and see how many live.

Go next

 * Before going back to Havana, make a stop at Cienfuegos or enjoy some beach or diving time at Playa Giron or Playa Larga.
 * La Boca or the nearby Playa Ancon make for a nice day trip
 * Nearby destinations also include Santa Clara and Sancti Spíritus

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Trinidad (disambiguation)

There's more than one place called Trinidad:

Argentina

 * La Trinidad (Argentina) - in General Arenales Partido, Pampas

Cuba

 * Trinidad (Cuba) - a town in Central Cuba

Bolivia

 * Trinidad (Bolivia) (La Santísima Trinidad) - a town in Beni (Bolivia)

Paraguay

 * Trinidad (Paraguay) (Trinidad de Parana) - a village in the Itapúa district near Encarnación.

Philippines

 * La Trinidad (Benguet) - capital of the province of Benguet, Luzon
 * Trinidad (Bohol) - a town in the province of Bohol

Trinidad and Tobago

 * Trinidad - the larger and more populous of the two islands

United States of America

 * Trinidad (California) - a town in California
 * Trinidad (Colorado) - a city in Colorado
 * Trinidad (Texas) - a city in Texas
 * Trinidad (Washington) - a town in Washington (state)

Uruguay

 * Trinidad (Uruguay) - capital city of the department of Flores (Uruguay)

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Trinidad (Paraguay)

Trinidad is a small village in Paraguay featuring the ruins of a Jesuit Mission. It's 30 km from Encarnación along Ruta 6.

By bus
There are frequent buses from Encarnación going northeast to Buena Vista, Santa Rita and Ciudad del Este that all pass Trinidad. GS.15,000 (May 2023) from Encarnación (45 min), and US$10 from Ciudad del Este (4 hr).

Do
Read about Jesuit history in the region before travelling to the Jesuit Misions. It will enhance the whole experience, since there's little information available on the site.

Rent a Bicycle at the Ruinas Hotel and cycle the 10km to Jesús ruins.

Buy
Artisans sometimes sell crafts in tents just outside the fence surrounding Trinidad.

Eat
There are a few options along the street connecting Ruta 6 and the ruins.

Sleep

 * You can also camp for free right near the ruins. Ask when you buy your ticket.
 * You can also camp for free right near the ruins. Ask when you buy your ticket.

Go next
On the main road where the buses between Encarnación and Ciudad del Este pass, there is a service station just east of the turnoff to Trinidad where transportation to the ruins at Jesus de Tavarangue (11.6 km from the service station) can be found. A small bus runs approximately hourly for a cost of GS.4,000. These ruins are accessed with the same ticket purchased to enter Trinidad.

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