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Road and Travel Encounter Tables for D&D 5e

"The path ahead is broken by a river, where the remains of a bridge offer a risky crossing. Amidst a herd of goats several locals are taking part in a ritual at river's edge. It is led by a woman with an antlered mask"

Random tables for Dungeons and Dragons road encounters. Tables for Road Encounters (Levels 1-4, 5-10 and 11+), Beasts, Beasts of Burden, Domesticated Animals, Groups of Travelers, Lone Travelers and Marauders

Road Encounter Tables - creatures | locations | non-combat | enhancements

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Road Encounters Levels 1-4

Roads and trails encounters.

Roads and trails connect the cities and ports of fantasy nations. A few newly built but many fallen into ruin upon the causeways of older empires. A highway connecting two prominent cities, an ancient trail through sylvan woods or a road built by dwarves and now used by local tribes. Encounters happen at haunted crossroads and narrow paths, with desperate brigands, friendly pilgrims, hungry mercenaries, locals herding goats and any others on the path.

There is a 5e road random encounter generator at ChaosGen. And also a pdf of these and more tables at the DM's Guild as Road Encounters .

Unusual terrains - feywild | shadowfell | lower planes | elemental | jungle  | roads | ruins | sea

Road Encounters Levels 5-10

Road encounters levels 11+, beast encounters (levels 1-4), beasts of burden (levels 1-4).

Usually encountered with travelers or as part of a caravan.

Domesticated Animals (Levels 1-4)

Domestic animals have a 50% chance of being accompanied by 1d6 commoners or tribal warriors

Group of Travelers (Levels 1-4)

Group of travelers (levels 5-10), lone travelers (levels 1-4), lone travelers (levels 5-10), marauders (levels 1-4), marauders (levels 5-10), more encounters.

If you liked these there are D&D Generators at Chaos Gen , a monthly random tools Newsletter and an instagram of Random Tables .

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DnD Travel Agency – Οι καλύτερες τιμές για τις διακοπές σας στην Ελλάδα

Το νησί της Ρόδου

Η Ρόδος (Ρόδος ή Ρόδος), το πανέμορφο νησί των τριαντάφυλλων, έχει ένα μοναδικό φυσικό τοπίο που δεν σταματά να εντυπωσιάζει τους επισκέπτες της. Το κλίμα είναι επίσης μοναδικό, με περισσότερες ηλιόλουστες μέρες από οποιοδήποτε άλλο μέρος στον κόσμο, γι' αυτό στην αρχαιότητα ονομαζόταν το νησί του Θεού του Ήλιου. Με σχεδόν μηδενικό ποσοστό εγκληματικότητας και φιλικούς/φιλόξενους ανθρώπους, θα εκπλαγείτε πόσο εύκολη μπορεί να είναι η ζωή στη Ρόδο.

Η Ρόδος είναι το μεγαλύτερο νησί των Δωδεκανήσων στην Ελλάδα, τόσο σε έκταση όσο και σε πληθυσμό. Η γεωγραφική θέση του νησιού βρίσκεται περίπου 11 μίλια δυτικά των τουρκικών ακτών, μεταξύ της ηπειρωτικής Ελλάδας και της νήσου Κύπρου. Ο εσωτερικός εξωραϊσμός της Ρόδου είναι ορεινός και καλυμμένος με δάση πεύκου και κυπαρισσιού. Η Ρόδος φιλοξενεί επίσης το όμορφο Ροδιακό Ελάφι, το είδος Dama Dama όπου περιφέρεται ελεύθερα στο νότιο τμήμα του νησιού. Μερικοί από αυτούς έρχονται και κοντά σε ανθρώπους.

Πράγματα που πρέπει να κάνετε και να εξερευνήσετε

Σημεία ενδιαφέροντος, ξενοδοχεία & διαμονή, αρχαιολογία & πολιτισμός, εκδρομές & εκδρομές με σκάφος.

Ένα τοπίο με εκπληκτική φυσική ομορφιά, πλούσια ιστορία και ατελείωτα αξιοθέατα δημιουργούν Ρόδος ένας από τους πιο δημοφιλείς προορισμούς διακοπών στην Ελλάδα. Οι Ρόδιοι είναι γνωστοί για την ενδιαφέρουσα κουλτούρα τους και τις τουριστικές επιχειρήσεις που μπορούν να οδηγήσουν σε αξέχαστες εμπειρίες και μια δυναμική νυχτερινή ζωή που θα ικανοποιήσει και τους πιο απαιτητικούς επισκέπτες. Ως το μεγαλύτερο από τα Δωδεκάνησα, υπάρχουν πραγματικά πολλά πράγματα να κάνετε για να περάσετε τις διακοπές σας. Υπάρχουν τόσα πολλά ορόσημα και δραστηριότητες που χρειάζεστε κυριολεκτικά έναν ολόκληρο μήνα για να εξερευνήσετε.

Τα κρυστάλλινα νερά του νησιού και οι οργανωμένες παραλίες είναι μόνο μερικοί από τους λόγους για να το επισκεφτείτε ξανά και ξανά! Υπάρχουν πάνω από 40 οργανωμένες παραλίες που προσφέρουν θέσεις με ομπρέλες, θαλάσσια σπορ, εγκαταστάσεις και μερικά από αυτά έχουν κοντινά beach bar. Εκτός από το κολύμπι και την ηλιοθεραπεία, μπορείτε να νοικιάσετε θαλάσσια ποδήλατα (με πετάλι), τζετ σκι, θαλάσσιο σκι ή να κάνετε μια βόλτα με μια φουσκωτή μπανάνα για απόλυτη διασκέδαση. Υπάρχουν επίσης αμέτρητες απομονωμένες παραλίες, ιδανικές για χαλάρωση και διαλογισμό ακούγοντας τους ήχους των κυμάτων.

Αν κάποιος θέλει να εξερευνήσει την υποβρύχια ομορφιά του Ρόδος νησί, υπάρχουν πολλά καταδυτικά κέντρα που μπορούν να σας διδάξουν ή να σας βοηθήσουν, παρέχοντας συμβουλές και τον απαραίτητο εξοπλισμό για καταδύσεις. Επίσης, το ψάρεμα και η κολύμβηση με αναπνευστήρα είναι μια ωραία δραστηριότητα, καθώς πολλές παραλίες έχουν ήρεμα νερά και είναι δωρεάν για εξερεύνηση. Για τους πιο αθλητικούς τύπους, μπορείτε να κάνετε αθλήματα που σχετίζονται με το σερφ, όπως το paddle boarding και το θαλάσσιο καγιάκ που δεν απαιτούν κύματα, και άλλα παράγωγα αθλήματα όπως το kite surfing και το windsurfing που βασίζονται κυρίως στον άνεμο για δύναμη (το καλύτερο μέρος για σερφ είναι το νότιο τμήμα του νησιού στην περιοχή του Πρασονήσι ).

Εκτός από τις θαλάσσιες δραστηριότητες, η ορεινή γη καλύπτει μια μεγάλη περιοχή του νησιού με αποτέλεσμα η πεζοπορία να είναι διασκεδαστική για όσους θέλουν να διατηρήσουν τη φόρμα τους κατά τη διάρκεια των διακοπών, όσους θέλουν να δοκιμάσουν τις ικανότητες και τις αντοχές τους ή εκείνους που απλά ελάτε για τα καταπληκτικά αξιοθέατα που μπορεί να προσφέρει η αναρρίχηση. Υπάρχουν πολλές εκδρομές με φανταστικούς προορισμούς, ιδανικές για κάθε είδους σωματικές συνθήκες, ώστε να περιπλανηθείτε στο δάσος μέσα στις σαγηνευτικές μυρωδιές των βοτάνων και των αρωματικών φυτών!

Τα ξενοδοχεία προσφέρουν επίσης πολλά προγράμματα δραστηριοτήτων, αυτά εξαρτώνται από το ξενοδοχείο και την περιοχή που βρίσκεται το ξενοδοχείο. Μερικές δραστηριότητες που δεν πρέπει να χάσετε είναι το bungee jumping, το γκολφ / μίνι γκολφ, το μπόουλινγκ, η ιππασία, το μοτοκρός, η ποδηλασία βουνού, το yachting, η νεροτσουλήθρα και πολλά άλλα συναρπαστικά πράγματα που η εταιρεία μας μπορεί να σας βοηθήσει να πραγματοποιήσετε.

Όταν πρόκειται να ταξιδέψετε στη Ρόδο, φροντίστε να μην χάσετε τους παρακάτω «must» προορισμούς:

• Παλιά Πόλη της Ρόδου – μια κατοικημένη μεσαιωνική πόλη με πολλά φανταστικά αξιοθέατα όπως  το Παλάτι του Μεγάλου Μαγίστρου , το Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο, τη Συναγωγή Kahal Kadosh Shalom, τη Δημοτική Πινακοθήκη, το Μουσείο Μοντέρνας Τέχνης, πολλά εστιατόρια, μπαρ, νυχτερινά κέντρα και τουριστικά καταστήματα. Είναι ένας παράδεισος για όσους θέλουν να αγοράσουν αναμνηστικά και να τραβήξουν φωτογραφίες.
• Πηγές Καλλιθέας – ένα μοναδικό αρχιτεκτονικό συγκρότημα που προσφέρει παραλία και μοντέρνο lounge bar. Στην περιοχή διοργανώνονται πολλές εκδηλώσεις το καλοκαίρι.
• Επτά Πηγές  – ένας ρομαντικός προορισμός περιτριγυρισμένος από δάση και πράσινο με ρουστίκ γέφυρες και ποτάμια, παρέχοντας φυσικό βιότοπο σε ορισμένα σπάνια είδη ψαριών.
• Λόφος Φιλέρημου  – αρχαιολογικός χώρος με μοναστήρι που έχει τσιμεντένιο σταυρό 16 μέτρων.
• Κοιλάδα των Πεταλούδων  – ένας σπάνιος βιότοπος με πλούσια βλάστηση στον οποίο ζουν εκατομμύρια πολύχρωμες πεταλούδες.
• Κάμειρος  – μία από τις τρεις αρχαίες πόλεις του νησιού με πολλά σημαντικά ανασκαφικά ευρήματα.
• Χωριό Λίνδος  – ένα μεσαιωνικό χωριό με μεγάλη ιστορία, καθαρή παραλία και καταπληκτική νυχτερινή ζωή.
• Κάστρο Μονόλιθου  – ένα φρούριο στη νότια Ρόδο που προσφέρει εκπληκτική θέα στο δάσος και το Αιγαίο Πέλαγος.
• Πρασονήσι  – το νοτιότερο άκρο του νησιού που γίνεται νησί το χειμώνα και 2 διαφορετικές θάλασσες το καλοκαίρι, ιδανικό για σέρφινγκ και θαλάσσια σπορ.

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Ρόδος , ένα νησί γεμάτο φυσική ομορφιά και διάσημο για τους αρχαιολογικούς χώρους, τα θρησκευτικά μνημεία και τα μουσεία του. Αυτός είναι ο λόγος που το ανακήρυξε η UNESCO Μεσαιωνική Πόλη μνημείο παγκόσμιας πολιτιστικής κληρονομιάς. Παρά το 7.000 χρόνια της ένδοξης ιστορίας τα υπέροχα μνημεία στέκουν ακόμα με μεγάλη αρχαιότητα. Σε συνδυασμό με το φυσικό μεγαλείο του νησιού, συνδυάζοντας το παρελθόν και το παρόν, οι αρχαιολογικοί χώροι και τα μουσεία προσφέρουν μια μοναδική εμπειρία για όλους, ειδικά για όσους γοητεύονται από τον πολιτισμό.

Ρόδος είναι ίσως πολύ γνωστό για το διάσημο Κολοσσός της Ρόδου , που ήταν ένα από τα Επτά Θαύματα του Αρχαίου Κόσμου. Ο Κολοσσός της Ρόδου ήταν ένα μεγάλο άγαλμα του Ήλιου - του Έλληνα Θεού του Ήλιου - και αναδύθηκε στο νησί μεταξύ 292 και 280 π.Χ. Πριν καταστραφεί, το άγαλμα βρισκόταν σε ύψος πάνω από 100 πόδια, γεγονός που το έκανε το ψηλότερο άγαλμα στην αρχαιότητα. Τα αγάλματα των ελαφιών, που βρίσκονται επίσης στο λιμάνι Μανδράκι, όπου κάποτε βρισκόταν ο Κολοσσός της Ρόδου, είναι ένα όμορφο θέαμα από μόνα τους.

Ιστορικές τοποθεσίες στο νησί της Ρόδου

• Παλιά Πόλη της Ρόδου (τειχισμένη μεσαιωνική πόλη) : Η Παλιά Πόλη της Ρόδου, με πληθυσμό 6.000 κατοίκων, περιβάλλεται από μεσαιωνικά τείχη με επτά πύλες και προσφέρει έναν ανεξάντλητο πλούτο αξιοθέατων για θαυμασμό. Μέσα στα τείχη υπάρχουν αρκετά μνημεία και μουσεία, όπως π.χ το Παλάτι του Μεγάλου Μαγίστρου , το Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο της Ρόδου που έχει πολύ παλιά ανασκαμμένα αντικείμενα, Το Βυζαντινό Μουσείο στην εκκλησία της Παναγίας που φιλοξενεί θρησκευτικές εικόνες και τοιχογραφίες από τη βυζαντινή εποχή, Η Συναγωγή Shalom που παρουσιάζει σχετικές φωτογραφίες, βιβλία, χειρόγραφα και ρούχα της άλλοτε ακμάζουσας εβραϊκής κοινότητας στη Ρόδο, Η Δημοτική Πινακοθήκη και Μουσείο Μοντέρνας Τέχνης που διαθέτει μερικά από τα πιο αντιπροσωπευτικά έργα της ελληνικής μοντέρνας τέχνης.

• Ακρόπολη της Ρόδου : Η Ακρόπολη της Ρόδου χρονολογείται από την Ελληνιστική περίοδο (3ος-2ος αιώνας π.Χ.) και βρίσκεται 3 χιλιόμετρα μακριά από το κέντρο της πόλης της Ρόδου. Η μερική ανακατασκευή του χώρου αποτελείται από « Ναός του Απόλλωνα ” και από κάτω υπάρχει ένα γήπεδο και ένα μικρό θέατρο. Είναι σε ένα μεγάλο πάρκο, Μόντε Σμιθ , που πήρε το όνομά του από τον William Sidney Smith (1764-1840). Η αρχική ανασκαφή διεξήχθη από την Ιταλική Αρχαιολογική Σχολή στην Αθήνα από το 1912-1945. Το Monte Smith έχει εξαιρετική πανοραμική θέα στην πόλη της Ρόδου και τις τουρκικές ακτές, τα ηλιοβασιλέματα κόβουν την ανάσα.

• Ακρόπολη της Λίνδου : Πάνω από το χωριό της Λίνδου υψώνεται η ακρόπολη της Λίνδου, μια φυσική ακρόπολη που οχυρώθηκε διαδοχικά από τους Έλληνες, τους Ρωμαίους, τους Βυζαντινούς, τους Ιππότες του Αγίου Ιωάννη και τους Οθωμανούς. Η ακρόπολη προσφέρει εκπληκτική θέα στα γύρω λιμάνια και τις ακτές. Στην ακρόπολη της Λίνδου προέρχονται από την αρχαιότητα τα σημαντικότερα μνημεία, όπως π.χ Ο Δωρικός Ναός της Αθηνάς Λινδίας , Τα Προπύλαια του Ιερού , Η ελληνιστική στοά, Η ελληνιστική σκάλα και η ανακούφιση του μια ροδιακή τριήρη (πολεμικό πλοίο) κομμένο στο βράχο στους πρόποδες των σκαλοπατιών που οδηγούν στην ακρόπολη.

• Ακρόπολη Ιαλυσού : Στην περιοχή της Τριάντας και γύρω από το λόφο της Φιλερήμου σώζονται λείψανα μινωικού οικισμού και μυκηναϊκά νεκροταφεία. Στον αρχαιολογικό χώρο βρίσκονται μερικά από τα υπόλοιπα κτίσματα Ο Ναός της Αθηνάς Πολιάδος , ένα παλαιοχριστιανικό βαπτιστήριο, μια εκκλησία της περιόδου των Ιπποτών, βυζαντινές οχυρώσεις και ερείπια, μεσαιωνικό μοναστήρι που αναστηλώθηκε κατά την ιταλική κατοχή, ένα κελί παρεκκλήσι του Αγίου Γεωργίου Χώστου και πολλές άλλες εκλεκτές ανασκαμμένες περιοχές.

• Αρχαία Κάμειρος : Η αρχαία Κάμειρος ήταν μια από τις πιο ισχυρές πόλεις της Ρόδου κατά την αρχαιότητα. Ανακαλύφθηκε ξανά το 1929 και ονομάστηκε Ελληνική Πομπηία γιατί κανείς δεν ξέρει γιατί και πώς η πόλη ερημώθηκε και θάφτηκε. Το Μοναστήρι της Παναγίας κάθεται στα ερείπια του Ναός της Αθηνάς , που βρίσκεται στην κορυφή ενός ακόμη παλαιότερου ναού. Τα περισσότερα από τα ερείπια είναι της ελληνιστικής εποχής και περιλαμβάνουν την αγορά της πόλης και έναν δωρικό ναό με καμάρες. Πολλά από τα ευρήματα έχουν μεταφερθεί στο Λούβρο, στο Βρετανικό Μουσείο και στο αρχαιολογικό μουσείο της Ρόδου.

• Κάστρο Κρητηνίας : Πάνω από το χωριό Κρητηνία, υπάρχει κάστρο Κάστελλος που χτίστηκε το 1472 από τον Τζόρτζιο Ορσίνι για να προστατεύει τους κατοίκους του χωριού από τις επιθέσεις των οθωμανικών στόλων. Είναι ένα ενετικό κάστρο χτισμένο σε απόκρημνο βράχο και δεσπόζει σε όλη την περιοχή.

• Κάστρο του Μονόλιθου : Χτισμένο πάνω από ένα παλαιότερο κάστρο, το Ενετικό Κάστρο του Μονόλιθου βρίσκεται σε ύψος πάνω από 230 μέτρα σε ένα απίστευτα δύσκολο έδαφος που έκανε την κατασκευή του εξαιρετικά προκλητική. Ο Μεγάλος Μαγίστρος D'Aubusson ζήτησε την κατασκευή του οχυρού στον βραχώδη λόφο καθώς η θέση του πρόσφερε καθαρή θέα στη Μεσόγειο βοηθούσε να προσέξουμε για επιδρομές του εχθρού. Μερικά από τα εξωτερικά μέρη του οχυρού είναι ακόμη καλοδιατηρημένα προς το παρόν, αλλά δεν μπορούμε να πούμε το ίδιο για το εσωτερικό που καταρρέει όσο περνούν οι καιροί.

Το DnD Travel προσφέρει μια μεγάλη ποικιλία από εκδρομές για να ικανοποιήσει κάθε ανάγκη σας.

Οι λάτρεις της φύσης και του πολιτισμού μπορούν να επισκεφθούν τα μοναδικά φυσικά αξιοθέατα του νησιού και τους πολυάριθμους αρχαιολογικούς χώρους είτε με πούλμαν είτε μπορούμε να νοικιάσουμε για εσάς όποιο όχημα θέλετε. Οι τύποι οχημάτων που μπορείτε να νοικιάσετε μέσω του υπεύθυνου διαχείρισης κυκλοφορίας είναι: πούλμαν, μίνι βαν, SUV, σεντάν, χάτσμπακ, κουπέ, roadster, λιμουζίνες, φορτηγά, ATV, σκούτερ, sportbikes, enduro, supermotards, cruisers, ελικόπτερα, σκάφη και γιοτ.

Όσοι ενδιαφέρονται να εξερευνήσουν την τοπική ζωή μπορούν να επισκεφθούν μικρά παραδοσιακά χωριά στο γύρο του νησιού. Εναλλακτικά, μπορείτε να επισκεφθείτε τα κοντινά νησιά Σύμη και Χάλκη ή ακόμη και να εκμεταλλευτείτε την ευκαιρία να επισκεφτείτε το Μαρμαρίς στην Τουρκία. Οι εκδρομές μας είναι διαθέσιμες σε διάφορες γλώσσες, όπως: Ελληνικά, Αγγλικά, Γερμανικά, Γαλλικά, Ιταλικά, Ισπανικά, Ρουμανικά, Σερβικά, Τσέχικα, Εβραϊκά, Ρώσικα, Ολλανδικά, Σουηδικά, Πολωνικά, Ελβετικά και Τουρκικά. Ένας αριθμός εκδρομών προσφέρεται ως ολοήμερες, μισή μέρα ή και βραδινές εκδρομές.

Όλες οι μεταφορές πραγματοποιούνται με σύγχρονα κλιματιζόμενα πούλμαν και επαγγελματίες οδηγοί θα σας συνοδεύσουν. Το τμήμα εκδρομών μας (διαχειριστές κυκλοφορίας) είναι στη διάθεσή σας για να σας προσφέρει λεπτομερείς περιγραφές όλων των διαθέσιμων εκδρομών και περιηγήσεων.

ΓΥΡΙΖΕΙ ΤΟ ΝΗΣΙ

Με λεωφορείο

Τα δημόσια λεωφορεία εκτελούν δρομολόγια σε όλα τα νησιά. Ο κύριος τερματικός σταθμός λεωφορείων στην πόλη της Ρόδου είναι η Νέα Αγορά (Νέα Αγορά). Δρομολόγια και τιμές μπορείτε να βρείτε στα εκδοτήρια εισιτηρίων. Μπορείτε επίσης να αγοράσετε εισιτήρια στο λεωφορείο από ταμείο ή απευθείας από τον οδηγό. Κρατήστε το εισιτήριό σας μέχρι το τέλος του ταξιδιού σας. Η τιμή ενός εισιτηρίου λεωφορείου θα εξαρτηθεί από τον προορισμό. Οι στάσεις λεωφορείων στο δρόμο επισημαίνονται με μια πινακίδα, αλλά μη διστάσετε να σηματοδοτήσετε έναν οδηγό λεωφορείου ότι θέλετε να επιβιβαστείτε. Οι στάσεις λεωφορείων δεν εμφανίζουν τα δρομολόγια. Μια χρήσιμη γραμμή είναι η 21, η οποία εξυπηρετεί τα μεγάλα ξενοδοχεία στην ανατολική ακτή της Ρόδου με τελικό προορισμό το Φαληράκι, που αναχωρεί από την πόλη της Ρόδου σχεδόν κάθε μισή ώρα.

Τα ταξί στη Ρόδο είναι σκούρα μπλε με λευκές στέγες. Υπάρχει μια λίστα με τις αναμενόμενες μέγιστες χρεώσεις ταξί που μπορείτε να λάβετε από το γραφείο τουριστικών πληροφοριών. Για παράδειγμα, ένα ταξίδι από την πόλη της Ρόδου στο Φαληράκι δεν πρέπει να κοστίζει πάνω από 20 ευρώ. το ταξίδι από το αεροδρόμιο στην πόλη της Ρόδου το πολύ 25 Ευρώ. Ο ελάχιστος ναύλος για κάθε ταξίδι είναι 3,69 ευρώ, το ταξίμετρο ξεκινά από 1,29 ευρώ. Μην αφήνετε ποτέ τον οδηγό να σβήσει το μετρητή. Μπορείτε να καλέσετε ταξί μέσω του αριθμού τηλεφώνου 22410 69800. Αυτό προσθέτει μια τυπική επιπλέον χρέωση 2,14 ευρώ. Η τιμή αναμονής είναι 11,81 ευρώ την ώρα. Από τα μεσάνυχτα και τις 5 π.μ. θα πρέπει να πληρώσετε διπλάσιες τιμές από τις κανονικές. Μπορείτε να κάνετε κράτηση εκ των προτέρων για να αποφύγετε καθυστερήσεις σε ώρες υψηλής κίνησης, όπως τα Σαββατοκύριακα. Εντός των ορίων της πόλης της Ρόδου ισχύουν σταθερές τιμές. Εάν πάρετε ταξί από έναν από τους σταθμούς ταξί ή σταματήσετε έναν στο δρόμο, ο ναύλος είναι 5,00 ευρώ. Στον κεντρικό σταθμό των ταξί, κοντά στη Νέα Αγορά (Μανδράκι), υπάρχουν οικοδεσπότες που προσπαθούν να μειώσουν τον χρόνο αναμονής φροντίζοντας να μην μείνουν μισοάδειο τα ταξί – ειδικά αν πας λίγο πιο πέρα. Εάν μοιράζεστε ταξί εντός των ορίων της πόλης της Ρόδου, ο ναύλος είναι 4,00 ευρώ.

Με το αυτοκίνητο

Δεν αξίζει τον κόπο να φέρετε το δικό σας αυτοκίνητο στο νησί. Το DnD Travel μπορεί να οργανώσει όποιο όχημα προτιμάτε πριν φτάσετε στο νησί μας. Επιπλέον, μπορείτε να νοικιάσετε αυτοκίνητο στο αεροδρόμιο ή μέσω οποιουδήποτε ξενοδοχείου και σε πολλούς τοπικούς αντιπροσώπους. Οι ασφάλτινοι αυτοκινητόδρομοι θα σας επιτρέψουν να φτάσετε σε ολόκληρο το νησί, αν και οι δρόμοι στο εσωτερικό - ειδικά στο νότο - μπορεί να αποδειχθούν κάτι περισσότερο από χωματόδρομα.

Με μοτοσυκλέτα

Οι μοτοσικλέτες και τα σκούτερ είναι δημοφιλείς εναλλακτικές λύσεις αντί των αυτοκινήτων. Ειδικά τα μοτοποδήλατα / τα σκούτερ χρησιμοποιούνται συχνά από τους ντόπιους νέους και μπορούν να πάνε σε πολλά μέρη που δεν μπορούν να πάνε τα αυτοκίνητα – για παράδειγμα στα στριμμένα στενά δρομάκια της πόλης της Ρόδου. Ένα επιπλέον πλεονέκτημα είναι ότι είναι φθηνά προς ενοικίαση, ~ 20 έως 30 ευρώ την ημέρα είναι η συνήθης τιμή. Εάν ξεκινάτε ένα ημερήσιο ταξίδι με σκούτερ, φροντίστε να ξεκινήσετε με γεμάτο ρεζερβουάρ, καθώς μερικές φορές είναι δύσκολο να βρείτε βενζινάδικα. Μια επιπλέον στάση σε ένα βενζινάδικο μπορεί να σώσει πολλά νεύρα. Όταν νοικιάζετε μοτοσυκλέτα, ελέγξτε αν το προφίλ των ελαστικών είναι σε καλή κατάσταση και αν τα φρένα λειτουργούν σωστά. Εάν είναι το τελευταίο όχημα στο κατάστημα, να είστε υποψιασμένοι – μπορεί να είναι αυτό που χρειάζεται επισκευή. Αν και δεν απαιτούνται κράνη στους δρόμους, (αν και μπορεί να σας σταματήσουν και τα πρόστιμα είναι 150 – 300 ευρώ αν δεν φοράτε κράνος στους κεντρικούς δρόμους), ίσως είναι καλή ιδέα να ζητήσετε από το rent a-bike σας ένα, ειδικά αν σκοπεύετε να οδηγείτε σε δρόμους με περισσότερη κίνηση.

Δια θαλάσσης

Το γραφείο μας διαθέτει τμήμα ειδικά για θαλάσσιες εκδρομές. Μπορείτε να νοικιάσετε ένα σκάφος που είναι σταθμευμένο στο λιμάνι του Μανδρακίου ή μπορούμε να σας το φέρουμε όπου κι αν κατοικείτε στην περιοχή των Δωδεκανήσων. Μπορείτε επίσης να ελέγξετε την ιστοσελίδα μας για κρατήσεις γιοτ στη διεύθυνση  http://dndyachting.com .

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100 Dungeons and Dragons Roadside Encounters

Travel in d&d or pathfinder doesn't need to be boring..

Travel time in Dungeons and Dragons can be boring. But it doesn’t have to be. Lord of the Rings taught us that the adventure is in the journey. Here are 100 Dungeons and Dragons roadside encounters to make that trip to the next town a little more enjoyable.

You’ll note that few of these lead immediately to “roll initiative.” Instead, these are meant to add intrigue, introduce an important NPC, or perhaps serve as a red herring. And, you know, some will lead to the words “roll initiative,” so that’s nice.

You can read through them to work as inspiration for encounters you want to spring at your players, our you can roll 2d10 and take your campaign off the rails by letting chance dictate. Regardless, enjoy.

1. A huge nest has fallen from a tree on the side of the road. The strange-looking eggs within seem on the verge of hatching.

2. A dwarf falls from the sky onto the road with a splat. (Did a creature drop it, was he launched into the air, did he fall from a floating fortress?)

3. A row of severed heads on spikes and a warning sign claiming, “Dis Rode Belong Negan”

4. A very small goblin wearing an old carpet as a cape leaps into the path and demands tribute.

5. A crazed halfling, starved out of his mind, jumps to the backs of the PCs and rips their packs apart with his teeth in search of food.

6. A bounty hunter tracks his target.

7. A lush garden is filled with ripe vegetables. It is protected by a magical ward, but what is triggered when entering the garden?

8. A monstrous mount is ridden by a gnome. Friend or foe?

9. Two guards hold a wanted poster. They carefully studies the party as they pass by.

10. A smiling roadside merchant roasts rats, frogs, and squirrels on sticks. He offers a bite to the PCs.

11. A chatty bard walks alongside the party. Time for an exposition dump!

12. A bridle ties a well-groomed speckled horse to a nearby tree. The horse is fitted with an elegant but empty saddle. Who does it belong to? Do the PCs take it?

13. A powerful storm forced you to take the only available refuge: an elderly couple’s home just off the side of the road. The two room home holds numerous open cups of the same pungent liquid.

14. A naked bard asks for a lift to the nearest inn where he left his clothes and money.

15. Alongside the road, a charlatan asks the party if they want to see a performance of his trained pets. The slightest affirmative answer causes Steve to give a whistle, and a huge swarm of ravenous locusts suddenly manifests.

16. A fat friar hurries past the PCs mumbling, “It isn’t fair.”

17. An evil wizard is tied to a stake, the body still smoking.

18. Three young men work on tipping over an occupied outhouse.

19. A band of orcs runs toward the party. They look over their shoulders and try to run through the party. Something dreadful has terrified them, and the party is heading in its direction!

20. Traveling off the main road, the PCs feel like they are being followed. Who is hunting them?

21. Three types of meat hang on a spit over a campfire. It is clear that it is three types of humanoids that hang over the flames.

22. A snowy road hides a sinkhole that chutes the party on a slalom slide down the mountainside.

23. A well-spoken bugbear wearing fine studded leather armor is trapped under a fallen tree. He begs the party to come to his aid.

24. A ranger stops by the group’s camp one night and gives them advice on the trail ahead, including places to camp and a tavern where they can get good rates if they mention his name. All his advice is impeccable, but when they mention his name at the tavern, they’re told he died years ago on that very road.

25. A shopping list for potions lies on the ground.

26. The local baron has enacted a toll bridge. Several peasants were unaware, and cannot afford the toll. They beg the PCs for change.

27. You find the remains of a pouch that contains coins fro ma land you do not recognize.

28. The party hears a long stream of curses further up the road. Then they spot a head in the road. A person is still alive, buried up to his neck!

29. An arrow hits a nearby trunk, a message wrapped around the shaft.

30. A bridge is missing. Where it used to be is now a ferry service, for a sizable fee. The ferry looks like it might consist of bridge parts, and only takes a few travelers at a time.

31. A loaded wagon travels down the road toward the party, but it has no apparent means of propulsion.

32. As bandits attack, the PCs realize a friend of theirs is among the robbers.

33. There is a mysterious flicker ahead, and one member of your party suddenly stops, paralyzed.

34. Orcs gather twigs and berries along the road and it’s clear they have non-hostile purpose. Will the PCs attack just because they are orcs?

35. A tree falls onto the road. Then a fireball blows up the tree. It appears the PCs are in the middle of a skirmish between druids and fire wizards.

36. Flowers by the roadside turn their heads to follow the party, and they’re getting larger.

37. An overturned beer cart lies in the road. Nearby, an enormous troll snores loudly, surrounded by empty kegs.

38. A set of shackles lies at the side of the road.

39. A village can be seen to the west. It isn’t on any of the maps.

40. Three pilgrims trudge along the dusty road, an old man and two young men. Simple travelers? Or are they more than they seem?

41. You stumble upon an old scroll case wedged between a tangle of tree branches. Inside is a village’s charter of rights and freedoms.

42. A dead magic user clutches a scroll in his stiff hand. The scroll says something important.

43. A single giant footprint lies along the path. There are no other signs of such footprints in the area.

44. You party awakens to find all your gear has been stolen during the night. A quick search reveals twelve sets of tracks and, lying in the middle of your campsite, a smoldering pouch of herbs that, when you sniff them, make you feel slightly drowsy.

45. An enormous dragon lands on the road in front of the group. It asks for directions to a certain village, gives the party a generous tip, and then flies off saying he intends to raze it to the ground.

46. An exotic, almost alien weapon or tool lies on the side of the road.

47. The PCs mysteriously repeat a piece of road they already passed, though the route has been perfectly straight to this point. The road even includes their footprints.

48. A dozen townsfolk are running after a fleeing woman and attempting to stone her to death for being a prostitute.

49. Two other adventuring groups are arguing in the middle of the road.

50. You see a man-sized shadow from the left side of the road waving its arms at you. “Over here, quickly, I’ve caught one!”

51. A person fleeing arranged marriage seeks refuge with the PCs.

52. Picked mushrooms lay on stump to dry.

53. A strange old man offers the PCs a scroll in a language they cannot read.

54. Gnomes are holding a yard sale! They have any number of strange and fascinating contraptions.

55. Someone has scattered caltrops across the road.

56. You encounter a monk, a monkey, a turtle and a pig, all heading west.

57. A weathered sign points off the road, yet with no apparent trail to follow.

58. The next 100 feet of road are covered with newly grown grass.

59. Ladies clothing and under clothing are strewn in the bushes along the road. How did these get here?

60. A formerly brilliant wizard, now pesters the party with the incoherent rants of a man driven mad by a botched invisibility spell.

61. A drunken dwarf staggers along, challenging everyone to a wrestling match.

62. A goblin, on fire, runs shrieking past the party.

63. A rock with an odd, glowing rune sits by the road ahead.

64. A noble, disguised as a filthy beggar, tests the party’s compassion and generosity. If they pass whatever standard he sets, then he becomes a source of various quests that require personal sacrifice to accomplish.

65. A circus is set up alongside the road. A barker on the roadside cajoles you to “come inside and see what wonders it holds.”

66. The road crests a hill, and spread out before the group is a stunning, sweeping vista of the land beyond. A painter sits nearby, capturing the scene, and asks the group to pose for his foreground.

67. An overturned rowboat sits on the side of the road. There is no river or stream nearby. Under the rowboat is an entrance to a lair.

68. A wandering cleric begs the heroes to recover a relic for them.

69. A road sign saying where you came from is ahead of you.

70. A group of guardsmen hang wanted posters on trees. One face looks familiar to a PC.

71. A carriage is stuck high up in a tree.

72. In the morning while breaking camp, the PCs spot a bush that wasn’t there before.

73. A beautiful woman, adorned in the robes of an enchantress, emerges from hiding near the road and implores you to lend her aid.

74. The road is lined with snakes sleeping in the sun.

75. A necromancer uses his talents to animate animal and human corpses and forces them to perform in a roadside circus. The townsfolk from a nearby village seem to enjoy the show a bit too much.

76. A chain gang digs ditches beside the road.

77. A traveling minstrel challenges the wisest looking member of the party to a storytelling contest.

78. A wizened tinker sells charms from his cart: dried frogs, finger bones, cat skulls, and the like. Leaving him, you turn to find he is eerily out of sight altogether.

79. A paladin of a holy church and his retinue have ridden out on a holy crusade against evil and demand others who serve the cause of good to join their cause on the spot.

80. The road starts to get muddy. Soon the mud is two feet deep. Water in the ditches alongside starts to bubble.

81. A majestic elk sprints past with something golden caught in its antlers.

82. A stranger on the road tells each PC to repent of their sins. He knows details.

83. A door stands beside the road, but there is no sign of the rest of the house.

84. A wine merchant’s wagon has shattered a wheel and he offers passers-by cut rate prices on his wares as it is getting repaired.

85. An ugly old woman struggles to bring her wash basket of wet clothes up from the creek to the road. She stumbles and drops the laundry back down the slope.

86. A monk, collapsed and bleeding on the roadside, pushes an unremarkable ring into a PC’s hands and desperately whispers, “You must…” before exhaling his last breath.

87. A lost gnome asks for directions.

88. A dead raven lies on the road, pierced by a bright blue fletched arrow.

89. A table on the roadside holds a large basket of fresh vegetables. A sign reads “1 copper a bunch: honesty is a virtue!”

90. You find a small leather bag. It smells of moisture, and contains a set of keys and a vellum map to the location of a small keep.

91. The road is littered with bear traps.

92. A thick fog has settled on the bridge ahead.

93. The group arrives late at night at a tiny village straddling the road. They secure accommodation and food from the friendly locals and fall asleep. In the morning the village is empty and ruined, as if abandoned years ago.

94. As the road passes through a hilly region, you spy a cave, from which can be heard the voice of a singing female.

95. As you turn the corner, a dwarf and elf are standing over a stack of goblin corpses. They argue over the kill count.

96. The party notices a sudden and drastic change in temperature, then just like that, things are back to normal.

97. A little girl is watching you from just off the road. The next time you glance over, you see a wolf run away.

98. An ecstatic farmer presses a cigar into your hands and proclaims, “It’s a girl!”

99. Scratched into the dust of the road are the words, “Good luck tomorrow. You’re going to need it.”

100. The entire party suddenly loses their bearings and realize that they’ve walked the same mile three times. Are they road weary or are they caught in something manipulating them.

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100 Riveting D&D Random Road Encounters

Venture forth on the well-worn trails and hidden byways of your fantastical realm with this comprehensive compendium of 100 D&D random roadside encounters. As a diligent Dungeon Master, ready your wits and conjure your unique brand of enchantment to breathe life into these captivating travel scenarios.

Within this page lies a vibrant mosaic of unexpected interactions, each crafted to ensnare the imagination and inject a pulse of exhilarating spontaneity into your campaign. From the eerie stillness of a ghostly procession to the boisterous challenges of tavern-bound travelers, our thoughtfully curated list invites your party to an array of rich experiences that lie just beyond the bend.

Forge narratives steeped in intrigue and wonder as your adventuring party faces the uncharted whims of destiny. Will they parley with silver-tongued merchants, conspire with secretive cabals, or draw swords against hidden foes? This list is your springboard to limitless adventures that will leave your players riveted, eager for the next revelation along their journey.

Arm yourself with these imaginative traveling encounter ideas, and elevate the path less traveled into a legend that will echo through your players’ memories. Let the dice roll, and let the stories unfold, as each step on the road brings with it the promise of glory, treachery, and the unbreakable bonds forged in the heat of shared adventure.

100 Random Roadside Encounters

Embark on a journey teeming with chance encounters and roadside intrigue! Our list of 100 Random Roadside Encounters is the quintessential guide for any Dungeon Master who seeks to enrich their world with spontaneous moments of adventure and unpredictability. Whether it’s a cunning ambush by goblin raiders or the mysterious allure of a wandering minstrel’s song, this treasure trove of dynamic scenarios is designed to seamlessly weave into your campaign, ensuring that no two travels are ever the same.

As your party traverses the untamed wilds or well-trodden paths within your realm, this curated collection offers a vibrant tapestry of potential interactions, each brimming with storytelling opportunities. From the haunting wails of a tormented spirit to the hearty laughter of dwarven revelry, these encounters beckon adventurers of all stripes to engage with the living, breathing world you’ve crafted.

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Perfectly suited for both seasoned veterans and those just beginning their foray into the rich universe of tabletop role-playing games, this list ensures that around every bend lies the possibility for excitement, danger, and tales yet untold. So ready your dice and let the road rise up to meet your players, where fate may smile upon them or where peril awaits with bated breath.

1) You come across a hexagonal hay wagon pulled by three cows with the sound of a bard playing inside. If you approach, you are offered a ride.

2) A man in beggar’s clothing asks for your help. He claims to have been cursed by the local Duke because he witnessed the Duke murdering his wife.

3) You come across a group of acrobats performing. If you join them and give them a show of your own skill, they will invite you to join their circus

4) You come across a riverboat with a sign advertising passage to the next town.

5) You see a woman standing by a tree, holding a bundle. She asks you to hold it for a moment, and she runs off. When you open the bundle, you find a newborn baby.

6) You come across a troll passed out on the side of the road.

7) You come across a horse whose rider has fallen off. The horse will let you mount him if you can wake him up.

8) You come across the burnt remains of a wagon.

9) You see a man in armor, waving his sword in the air, demanding that people move out of the way.

10) You see three men in animal masks, juggling fruit.

11) You come across a blacksmith, who claims that he will pay you to watch him while he runs errands.

12) You come across a man who invites you to play a game. If you win, you get a prize. If you lose, you owe him a favor.

13) You come across a group of people arguing about a hill giant.

14) You see a group of large men standing around a pit.

15) You see four men dressed in black, riding horses.

16) You see a wagon being pulled by a giant snail. A wizard tips his hat as he passes.

17) You come across a group of young men parading down the road dressed in costumes.

18) You see a group of women walking down the road. They are singing a song about a famous battle.

19) You see a group of people painting a wagon at a crossroads.

20) You see a man and a woman standing next to a wagon, arguing. If you tell them to make up, they will ask you to choose their punishment.

21) Two men are arguing about a goat.

22) As you walk along the road, you see a gleaming red gem. If you touch it, you will instantly turn into a gem that can talk for 2d20+20 days.

23) Two men are arguing about the value of a bridge. If you offer to buy it, one of them will sell it to you for 10 silver pieces.He does not own the bridge. He’s just hungry.

24) You see a loaded cart that is trapped. If you touch it, it will explode. A group of 2d8 bandits will then attack.

25) A cart is being pulled by a giant ox. The farmer riding in front says, “Hello! Goodbye!”

26) As you approach a barn, someone comes out and invites you in for some cider. If you drink it, you will be poisoned.

27) You come across a group of young men on their way to a feast. They will invite you to come along with them, but the feast is held in the basement of an insane cult leader who will force you to eat human flesh.

28) You come across a wineskin on the side of the road. It never runs out of wine.

29) You see a man carrying a large wooden box. He will offer to give it to you, but he wants you to answer three riddles. If you fail to answer, he will become enraged and attack.

30) You see a cleric of a god you don’t believe in. If you insult him, he will challenge you to a debate.

31) You see a farmer who claims to have been cursed. As you watch him, he transforms into a unicorn and trots away.

32) You see a man arguing with a boy. If you intervene, the man will thank you and the boy will attack you.

33) You see a dead rabbit on the side of the road.

34) You see a man carrying a board that has a long message written on it. It is a letter from a father to his son. If you stop to read it, he will steal something of yours that you will never get back.

35) You see a sign that says, “Fork in the road. Go left.”

36) A man dressed in black is standing in the distance. If you approach, he will ask you if he can buy your soul for 1,000 gold pieces.

37) You see a stack of coffins. They are all empty.

38) You see a barn painted on the side of the road. A board is nailed to the wall that says, “Welcome to Barnsville. Population 37 rats!”

39) You see three old men carrying a heavy load down the road. If you help them, they will invite you over for dinner. They are three brothers.

40) A bunch of men are standing in the road, arguing about a wooden barrel.

41) You see a man carrying a bucket with a sign that says, “I am lost. Will you show me the way to the nearest tavern?” If you agree, he will follow you around for the rest of the day, slowing you down.

42) You see a man in the distance, waving his arms.

43) You see a group of prostitutes. They will ask you to help them carry their supply of cocoa leaves to the local brothel. If you help, they will then ditch you.

44) You see a group of men praying at a crossroads. If you join them, they will ask you to pray to their god. If players do not, they will attack.

45) You come across a man digging a hole. When you ask him what he is doing, he says that he is burying a vampire queen who was killed by a paladin. He’s actually burying his mother in law.

46) A man is standing in the road with a sign that says, “I’m lost.” If you try to give him directions, he will demand donations.

47) You see a group of men arguing about what to do with a sheep.

48) You see a group of horsemen. If you approach them, they will ask you to join them in a battle.

49) You see men dragging a large wooden barrel. They are too drunk to explain what is in the barrel, but it is heavy and is not beer.

50) You see a group of men tossing a ball around. If you join in, it will quickly become very competitive.

51) You see a group of farmers arguing about what crop to plant.

52) You see a group of men carrying a dead man behind them.

53) You see a group of young men singing songs.

54) You see a man in the distance. He’s very angry at someone named “Dave.” He will engage players in conversation, angry about Dave, until he is calmed/lied to, or he is given directions to find Dave.

55) You see a group of men digging a hole. When you ask them what they are doing, they say that they are burying their friend, who has been gravely injured. They are actually burying a fallen member of their group.

56) You see a man in the distance. He is walking with a limp. If you approach him, he will tell you that he has been attacked by a group of men, who stole his money and kicked him in the shin really hard. Really hard!

57) You see a group of young men examining an old helmet, with various things growing out of it, including plants, fungi, and insects.

58) A group of 2d4+2 men dressed in colorful clothing and masks are chasing a wild pig. They will challenge players to try and catch the pig, and if they succeed, they will be invited to a feast.

59) You see a group of crying young boys and girls. “Our parents were taken away by an ogress! It was horrible!”

60) You see a group of children near a dead campfire. They will ask the players to listen to their tale of woe. The children are offspring of the 2d8 bandits hiding nearby.

61) You see a group of young men who are apparently fishermen. They do not have any fish, but they do have a fish shaped hat and fish shaped shoes. They claim to be from the future.

62) You see a group of men fighting over a piece of food. They will attack the party if not fed.

63) A small group of 2d4 young men are playing catch with a live chicken. The chicken is not enjoying the game.

64) You see a group of merchants in colorful clothing, with all sorts of trinkets and baubles for sale. They are supposedly the only source of the items that they are selling.

65) You see a group of men in the distance. They are in the middle of a game of chess. They will challenge the party to a game of chess for their lives. They take the game very seriously. The chess board and pieces are actually cursed.

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66) You see a group of rangers in full camouflage. They’re embarrassed when you notice them.

67) A group of 2d4+1 men in matching clothing are having an arm-wrestling competition on the side of the road. Betting is encouraged.

68) Two elderly women are gossiping about a group of men involved in a nearby trial. The players are welcome to listen in.

69) You see a group of young men. They are drunk, but are polite. If the players are also drunk, the men are belligerent.

70) An old beggar is lying on the side of the road.

71) You see a group of men running away from something. It is unclear what they are running from. They do not stop.

72) You see a group of men and women inspecting a dead body. They are very upset and will not allow the party to investigate the body.

73) As you continue down the road, you hear a loud noise from ahead. It sounds like a wagon full of gears and scrap metal is careening down the road. A traveling gnome trinket offers to sell you his wares.

74) You hear a loud squawking from above. A large vulture is circling the party.

75) A man in a wagon is asking for protection to rest for the night. He has a large amount of gold in a chest.

76) A group of men is in a wagon. They are insane and will not let you pass.

77) Up ahead, you see a group of men in a wagon.

78) There is a group of men at the side of the road arguing over some gold.

79) A group of men are on horseback arguing with a merchant.

80) As you travel you hear a loud snorting sound. A large wild hog is rooting through the bushes nearby.

81) A large wild boar is sleeping on the side of the road.

82) A goblin is standing at the side of the road, at first glance he appears to be a small, human boy begging for food.

83) An elven bard and a halfling spy have been captured by a group of slavers and are being taken to a nearby fortress.

84) There is a small pond with a few ducks swimming in it.

85) A large black pig is rooting through the bushes.

86) A large black bear is standing at the side of the road. The bear looks healthy and well fed.

87) A group of young children are playing a game of “Hide and Seek” in a nearby field.

88) A group of children are running through the forest, laughing and playing tag.

89) A group of children are playing a game of tag in a nearby meadow.

90) A group of adults are having a discussion in a small clearing. You can’t quite make out what they are discussing.

91) A woman carrying a basket is walking down the road.

92) A maiden is sitting on a rock at the side of the road looking sad.

93) A small cottage is in the distance, smoke is billowing from the chimney.

94) A small house is on the side of the road with a sign that reads “Cobblestone Inn”.

95) A small dog is barking at you from behind a fence.

96) A horse is grazing on the side of the road.

97) A horse-drawn wagon is stalled in the road. A man is arguing with a farmer.

98) A shepherd is herding a flock of sheep down the road.

99) A small dragon is sitting on the side of the road playing with a pile of rocks.

100) A small black kitten is sitting by the side of the road. It hisses right before a witch appears and attacks.

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Swimming across a rushing river, sneaking down a dungeon corridor, scaling a treacherous mountain slope—all sorts of movement play a key role in fantasy gaming adventures. The GM can summarize the adventurers’ movement without calculating exact distances or travel times: “You travel through the forest and find the dungeon entrance late in the evening of the third day.” Even in a dungeon, particularly a large dungeon or a cave network, the GM can summarize movement between encounters: “After killing the guardian at the entrance to the ancient dwarven stronghold, you consult your map, which leads you through miles of echoing corridors to a chasm bridged by a narrow stone arch.” Sometimes it’s important, though, to know how long it takes to get from one spot to another, whether the answer is in days, hours, or minutes. The rules for determining travel time depend on two factors: the speed and travel pace of the creatures moving and the terrain they’re moving over.

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Dungeons & Dragons: How To Handle Travel And Rests

Everyone knows that adventuring involves a lot of travel. And travel involves a lot of rest. Even in Dungeons & Dragons.

• Spice up in-game travel with descriptive language, checks, weather, and terrain puzzles to keep players engaged.
• Break up the monotony of travel with NPC encounters and dynamic weather conditions to add intrigue.
• Enhance rest periods with items, skill learning opportunities, and random tables to make downtime more interesting.

Even in Dungeons & Dragons , adventuring involves a lot of travel. Unless the party finds some sending stones or other means of fast travel, they’re going to be walking or riding somewhere far away, eventually. Travel is an unavoidable part of the journey — even in a fantasy world, folks have got to walk places. Travel is just a fantasy reality, but it doesn’t have to be boring, slow, or un-fun. There are many ways to make travel interesting, exciting, and even engaging.

Another reality of travel is that lots of time on the move means lots of time on the mend. Rest is another unavoidable component of D&D , and it’s a necessity of travel. But rest in D&D is actually a rich chance to do lots of interesting things besides just sleep. Learning how to augment and enhance travel and rest can keep gameplay exciting no matter how sleepy the PC party is.

Start With Detailed Narration To Engage The Players

Spice up in-game travel with:.

• Descriptive, beautiful language
• Interesting sights and sounds in the distance
• Perception, Survival, Investigation, and Nature checks
• Dynamic weather patterns
• Dynamic terrain puzzles
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For a lot of gaming groups, travel between key locations can be an unwanted or even boring experience. The party has to take time walking through a purposefully uninteresting patch of the map to get to the next narratively significant location. Travel that feels empty can be fatal for fun, and this mechanic simply doesn’t have to be this way. It can be every bit as engaging and involved as every other aspect of gameplay. It might not pack all the punch of combat, or all the intrigue of hunting after a mystery, but it can certainly be fun in its own right.

Creatively handling travel only involves a few fair twists put in place by the DM . Engaging travel has to involve more than just descriptions of the party traveling. However, DMs shouldn't underestimate the power of good, descriptive narration, as this is unarguably an important part of travel. The DM will need to describe the scenery, terrain, weather, and interesting locales that the PC party passes on their travels. This is a big first step in making travel more than just downtime between key locations. The players should be called on every now and then to make Perception or Nature rolls and rewarded with something unique or exceptionally descriptive for their troubles.

The Dynamic Duo Of Travel: Weather & Terrain

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There are a few more relatively easy ways to go beyond just pretty, descriptive narration, however. Poetry in motion only goes so far in keeping everyone at the table engaged, but it shouldn’t be left out. Something as simple as adding dynamic weather patterns to the game where appropriate can bring travel and downtime to life. Have the weather and climate be alive in-game. Is the local tavern on fire? What if it’s located in a rainy part of the region, or it’s the winter rainy season? Does the PC party all like to wear heavy cloaks to disguise themselves? Maybe they’re walking through an exceptionally hot and dry part of the map. Now they need to change gear or rest more often to survive.

Dynamic weather conditions can add lively little quirks to gameplay not just while traveling, but at any time. It’s not always clear skies and sunshine, even amid an adventure! It’s easy to go one step beyond dynamic weather and make the terrain dynamic, too. For example, the DM can create a non-combat encounter that puts players at odds with the terrain. Suddenly the PC party is face-to-face with a sheer, sharp cliff face. Now they have to climb without taking damage from rocks or falling. This will require Strength, and Athleticism rolls to successfully scale the cliff face. Maybe they stumble across an unexpected swampy marshland. The PCs will need to roll Dexterity and Acrobatics checks to navigate through the murky bog.

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By just making the weather and the terrain alive, the DM has added opportunities for dice rolling and keeping the party engaged while traveling. But it doesn’t stop there. The DM looking to make long travel times truly exciting can add Travel Encounters. Determine how long the party may be traveling. For every 2 to 4 hours of travel add a Travel Encounter. Perhaps the party meets a wandering merchant, or a young couple in distress, or maybe a pack of wolves or bandits.

Travel Encounters are easy enough to add to the game. Simply generate a Random Travel Encounter Table. Create 20 encounter scenarios that fit the area of the map the PCs will be traveling across. It won’t necessarily make things more fun to have Lava Monsters attack the party in the middle of a frozen lake. But, hey, a frozen lake is a good opportunity for a terrain puzzle or a yeti attack! Once the list of 20 appropriate Travel Encounters is generated, simply roll on that table at designated intervals of in-game travel time.

While that’s being done, go ahead and randomize weather and terrain puzzles, too. Pay close attention to the areas of the map the PCs will be traveling to and make a Random Weather Table and a Random Terrain Table. With just three simple tables, travel is now an exciting mystery even for the DM! This will keep a journey of any size engaging in any scenario.

Getting Some Much-Needed Shut-Eye: The Two Types Of Rest

Add interest & engagement to rest periods & breaks by:.

• Equip the PC Party with interesting items like medicine kits or healing potions to improve their HP
• Equip the party with food, drink, and books that can be used to acquire stat boosts
• Equip the PC party with magic items to learn about or attune to
• Generate Random Tables to enhance Rest periods like Random Encounters, Random Rest Occurrences, Random Rest Sightings

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As if rest wasn’t unappealing enough to some players, there are two different types of rest. However, don’t let this be discouraging or strike fear of boredom, as rest is a fun mechanic that can add a lot to the game. It isn’t a boring necessity that needs to happen between sessions. Rest is an opportunity for a lot of fun things that don’t otherwise make it into the game.

The two types of rest are a long rest and a short rest. A short rest is a basic break. It’s glorified lunchtime, a minimum of 1 hour long and roughly up to four hours. Players are allowed to do nothing more involved than tending wounds, reading, eating, drinking, meditating, or the like. During this short rest players have the option to perform a limited amount of healing by rolling hit die.

Long rests are a bit more complicated. They must be a minimum of 8 hours long, and players can sleep for at least 6 hours, and do no more than 2 hours of light activity. Light activity includes what is mentioned in a short rest, plus standing watch or something equal in involvement. If a long rest gets interrupted for any reason by more involved activities like fighting or walking, the clock has to start all over again. At the end of a good long rest the PCs regain all their lost hit points and up to half of their hit die . A PC must also be conscious to benefit from rest, i.e. has at least 1 hit point, and can’t long rest more than once every twenty-four game hours. Players and DMs can learn more about resting on page 186 of the Player's Handbook , and there are further rest variants for the DM to play around with on page 267 of the Dungeon Master's Guide.

What Can Players Do On A Rest?

There’s much more to do during a rest than just sit around or sleep. There’s eating, drinking, talking, meditating, studying, attuning, reading, strategizing, and the list goes on. Players can do anything on a rest, long or short, that isn’t too strenuous or involved. This gives the players and the DM plenty of time to get creative. Handling rest as the DM leaves room for way more than just describing the scene where the PC party decides to stop and take a break.

One productive activity during rest is for players to identify or attune any loot they may have picked up along the way. These activities will naturally take some time, and the DM can also inject a bit of intrigue by tying plot threads to a mysterious magical item that the party acquired on their adventures. Rests are usually the downtime players take to investigate such items, so this is a natural point for the DM to give the players any hidden details for the loot they may have prepared ahead of time.

There are ways to get even more creative, however. Long rests, especially if there is frequent need or usage of them, can be a great opportunity to augment gameplay by taking the downtime to learn new skills or languages. Perhaps the PC Bard wants to learn how to use thieves’ tools. All they have to do is buy a set and study and practice with them during the long rests for an amount of time the DM deems acceptable. Now the PC Bard can use thieves’ tools in addition to their many instruments and other skills, just as one example.

This same mechanic can be used with books of mysterious or educational origin. Say a PC has a low History proficiency , but they pick up a History book and study and read it every long rest. After a few rest periods of study, the DM could now give them a +2 to all History checks because they read the book. The same can be done with any language a PC may want to learn — all the player would need to do is acquire the appropriate book and study it for the requisite amount of time. Then, bingo, the PC has learned a new language. These are seemingly simple or mundane details, but utilizing them can have a major impact on gameplay. The possibilities are endless.

Once again, rest is a fun and fine time to make use of random tables, which the DM can populate with random encounters, random rest occurrences, and random rest sightings. Whatever kind of experience the DM wants to add to rest periods, they can generate a random table that will suit them. Rest is also the place to satisfy any hunger, thirst, or survival mechanics that may have been added to the game. Long rests can also easily be turned into level-up sessions if it’s too difficult for the PCs to do between sessions.

While travel and rest may seem like parts of Dungeons & Dragons to brush over, they are downright rich with opportunities for fun, engagement, and game enhancement . So much can be done during travel or rest periods to keep players involved, keep the game alive, and change the way the game is played. Don’t neglect the power of a nice walk or a long nap, even in D&D !

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• 48.483333 135.066667 1 Khabarovsk — the capital and major regional center (population 570,000)
• 50.55 137 3 Komsomolsk-on-Amur — a good sized city that is the steel center of Far Eastern Russia
• 59.383333 143.3 4 Okhotsk — First Russian settlement in the Far East (17th Century) and former headquarters of Vitus Bering, discoverer of the Bering Strait and Alaska; located in the region's far north
• 53.15 140.733333 5 Nikolaevsk-on-Amur
• 49.083333 140.266667 6 Vanino
• 48.966667 140.283333 7 Sovetskaya Gavan
• 48.748889 135.646111 8 Sikachi-Alyan — a small village of the Nanai people with a museum of local culture, opportunities for fine Nanai dining, and 13000 year old Nanai cliff drawings

Other destinations [ edit ]

• 57.104283 138.257106 4 Dzhugdzhursky Nature Reserve
• 48.204944 134.858911 5 Bolshekhekhtsirsky Nature Reserve
• 48.10582 135.136973 7 Vladimirovka , located miles and miles away from Komsomolsk, a native village of Negidals.

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Geography [ edit ]

Khabarovsk Krai occupies a long swathe of Russia's Pacific coastline, a full 2000 kilometers of it, going as far south as Sakhalin and north to Magadan Oblast . At nearly 800.000 km², it's Russias fourth largest province. In the north, taiga and tundra prevail, deciduous forests in the south, and swampy forests in the central areas around Nikolaevsk-on-Amur . As a testament to its size there are more than 50 thousand lakes to fish in, more rivers and streams than you would care to count, and several mountain ranges intersect the region, including the northern reaches of the Sikhote-Alin mountains shared with Primorsky krai. The highest point is Mount Bery, towering nearly in fact, three quarters of the area is occupied by mountains and plateaus.

Biodiversity [ edit ]

The diversity of purely North animals like brown bear and sheer South representatives like Eastern softshell spiny turtle (Trionix) is backed by the legend that God would mix the rest of seeds and animals when somebody told him about missing spot on Earth.

One can encounter pine-tree and wild Far-Eastern grape which came definitely from the South. Its blue round berries with sour taste are cultivated in gardens to produce home wine.

Like Trionix many species are listed in the Red Book.

Culture [ edit ]

Japanese director Akira Kurosawa's 1975 film Dersu Uzala, based on a book by Russian explorer Vladimir Arsenyev, describes the friendship of a Russian explorer and his Nanai guide named Dersu Uzala. (Wikipedia)

Aboriginal culture within small enclaves across the krai are Nanai, Ulchi, Manchur, Orochi, Udege, Negidal, Nivkhi, Evenki and varies in each settlement.

Facts [ edit ]

Talk [ edit ].

See Russian phrasebook .

Get in [ edit ]

Khabarovsk is a major transportation hub for the entire Russian Far East and will likely be any visitor's first stop by either the Trans-Siberian Railway or via Khabarovsk's international airport ( KHV  IATA ).

From China there are two entrance routes: one begins on the border with the Heihe - Blagoveshchensk crossing point, the other from Fuyuan town on Amur river. Another possible way is one from Sakhalin, where international ferry operates between Russian Korsakov and Japan's Wakkanai . A one-night bus trip along the federal highway Vladivostok-Khabarovsk is an option for a traveller, if the train carriage by some odd reason is not preferable.

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Fishing and hunting in the wild are the major attractions for local villagers, town and city dwellers as well as trekking routes to taiga plains and mountains untouched by humans are favourite activities for all sorts of tourists. Khabarovsk and Komsomolsk mountain bike clubs are all at it. Taiga forest roads are always abuzz with mosquitos in summer and the best seasons for visiting are May and September when the air is not so stifling and the sun is just warm. Winter attracts regional skiers and snowboarders to the ski bases "Holdomi" and "Amut Snow Lake" near Komsomolsk and "Spartak" slopes near Khabarovsk.

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Local food follows traditional Russian cuisine featured with salted bracken, mushrooms, Korean and Chinese and even European dishes served in theme restaurants of two big cities. Don't forget to taste pancakes with a spoonful of linden, wildflower, buckweat honey or a season caviar stuffing.

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Snakes and bears are rare attackers in the wild, lest provoked. More dangerous are infectious ticks which are active most of all in spring. Use spray against ticks.

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Khabarovsk is the hub for regional air travel with important flights to Russian destinations Anadyr , Irkutsk , Krasnoyarsk , Magadan , Moscow , Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky , Yakutsk , and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk , as well as international flights to Niigata , Japan and to Seoul , Korea . There are no direct flights to/from the US .

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How to spend a weekend in and around Ontario's 'Amazon river'

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With summer weather around the corner, it’s time to start planning road trips and your next adventure. There’s no need to travel far for beaches, adventures and Amazon-esque views. 

A two-and-a-half-hour drive from the city you come to Norfolk County and two Provincial Parks that offer warm waters, sandy beaches and lots to explore.

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There is so much to explore in this area of Southwestern Ontario if you like beaches, water and adventure.

Long Point Provincial Park is a World Heritage biosphere due to its 40 km sandpit. This park, Ontario's 4th oldest, is considered to be one of North America’s top places to see birds with over 300 species migrating there. 

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The park has 1.5km of sandy beaches, a 5km paved road bike path and over 250 campsites to enjoy. The best way to explore is by water renting or bringing a canoe or paddleboard to navigate the sheltered marshes.

Nearby Turkey Point is a smaller Provincial Park. The park boasts 1-4 km of hiking trails, 2km of sandy beaches with sandbars to swim on and what remains of their old golf course.

My favourite part of this area is Big Creek . The river, which is located at and around the Big Creek National Wildlife Area will make you feel like you're in the Amazon. The river is flanked by massive trees and vines that will make you half expect to see some monkeys swinging by.

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There are lots of birds here and hours of river to explore. The water is deep enough to keep you moving in the current yet shallow enough to see the occasional snake or fish swimming along.

Near Port Rowan there are a few launch sites if you have your own gear. If you don't know where to start or don’t have your own kayak or paddleboard, check out Long Point Eco-Adventures . They offer multi-hour tours or rentals for whatever you need.

Long Point Eco-Adventures also offers a massive range of adventure packages including paddling, ziplining, axe throwing, observatory tours and foraging workshops. You can book a day adventures or build them into a multi-day foodie or adventure package.

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Where to eat

There are a few recommended restaurants in the area and loads of small breweries and wineries worth checking out. Sandbar on the Beach has a beautiful beach-side patio offering wings, appetizers, burgers and a range of drinks.

A short drive down the road is Jetty Bar and Grill . Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekends, they offer tacos, wings, pizzas and more at the ends of Lake Erie. 

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If you're more in the mood to taste the beers and wines of the region, there are many options to make it a tour. Charlottesville Brewing Company is nestled in the local Carolinian forest and prides itself on its sustainable take on farming and crafting.

Beyond a wide range of beers and flights, they have live music on weekends and other weekday events to consider. Nearby Blueberry Hill Winery sells unique small-batch blueberry-infused ciders and wines using some of the 13 kinds of blueberries grown on-site. 

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Burning Kiln Winery offers flights and tasting tours to explore their property. If you can’t decide where to go, consider booking a Norfolk Brewery Tour with Ride the Bines , Toast the Coast or The LOCOL to fully explore the region.

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Where to stay

There are a range of options for overnights here. You can glamp with Long Point Eco-Adventures in one of their pods or a large cabin for between $100 to $350 a night for double occupancy. They also run The Harbourview Inn with simple king and mixed bedrooms. 

If you're interested in camping, Long Point and Turkey Point offer hundreds of treed campsites bookable on the Ontario Parks website . If you can convince a group of friends to adventure, places like Union Hotel and websites like Airbnb have accommodations for 6+ friends.

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These Russian stone carvings date back to 12,000 BC. WHAT??!

With its gracious, broad and tree-lined boulevards, well maintained turn of the 19th to 20th century buildings and a lively riverfront, the city of Khabarovsk is often called the most European city in Asia. Nothing in the tranquil city hints of a history that goes beyond the middle of the 19th century, but a short road trip along the Amur River is enough to unfurl a treasure trove of petroglyphs (prehistoric rock carvings) that are believed to date back to 12,000 BC.   

Khabarovsk's city center

The Khabarovsk Krai, which has about 789,000 square kilometers of territory, is one of the most sparsely populated places on the planet. These vast swathes of emptiness are visible when one drives on the highway that connects Khabarovsk with the industrial city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur.

The Nanai village of Sikachi-Alyan on the Amur River

75 kilometers north of Khabarovsk and just off the highway and on the right bank of the Amur is the Nanai village of Sikachi-Alyan, where the petroglyphs are located. Residents call the village the ‘home of angry spirits’, thanks to the mystical occurrences that many have claimed to witness there.  

History on the rocks 

The area has about 200 petroglyphs, with a significant number being well preserved. The petroglyphs are easily accessible, as they are near the water’s edge on basalt boulders. 

Petroglyphs of Sikachi-Alyan

The best time to visit the area is actually early or late winter (despite the brutal cold), since the overflowing waters of the Amur hide them in the warmer months. Floods and ice floes have also caused considerable damage to many of the petroglyphs. Locals say some of the boulders have been turned upside down. 

The carvings that date from different periods depict hunting scenes, animals, such as elk, horses and mammoths, shamans and shamanic masks and even people sitting in boats.

Russia’s Far East is believed to have been one of the last habitats of mammoths before they became extinct. Among the best-preserved petroglyphs of Sikachi-Alyan, there is one engraving that clearly depicts a mammoth, while another shows a mammoth with an unknown creature. There’s also a large depiction of a beast with a tail.   

Svetlana Onenko, a local historian who is also the curator of the indigenous people’s ethnographic museum and cultural center in Sikachi-Alyan, says the very existence of the mammoth depictions proves that the petroglyphs date back to around 12,000 BC. She adds that the ancient dwellers of this area probably also hunted mammoths.  

A Nanai hunter (L); an ancient stone carving showing a mammoth

The older images, dating to the Paleolithic age, were carved out using stone tools. It should be noted that some archaeologists argue that the wild horses depicted in some of the petroglyphs did not exist in the Amur Region even in the Neolithic age.  

The newer carvings, including those of shamans and shamanic masks were used with more modern tools. These images are sacred to the Nanai and other indigenous groups who live in the village with a total population of just 300. Onenko says the members of the indigenous community are descended from the people who carved out the petroglyphs. Some European anthropologists, however, believe that the indigenous people were more recent settlers, who moved to the area around 2,000 years ago from Manchuria.  

An abode of Shamanism  

Neo-Shamanists visit the area from different parts of the world and take part in rituals, which some suspect as being influenced by a cult. Such is the belief in Shamanism in this area that the museum, which has a large number of indigenous artefacts, crafts and ancient Chinese coins, keeps its Shamanic objects in a designated space that is ritually blessed. “Shamanic objects are believed to possess a powerful (and potentially dangerous) energy,” Onenko says. 

A Sikachi-Alyan's shaman

Locals claim to spot mystic occurrences near the so-called Starukha (Eng.: “old lady”) rock formation. According to indigenous legends, human beings did not die at one point of time, but their population grew so large that there wasn’t enough food for everyone. So the earth’s spirits decided that people, like animals, would also have to die.

The Starukha rock formation

The Starukha was apparently the first human being to face death and ended up turning into that big (and apparently haunted) rock. 

First Russian visitor 

While the Nanai and other indigenous groups were aware of the existence of the petroglyphs for centuries, the outside world came to know of them only in 1859, a year after the foundation of the city of Khabarovsk.

This “discovery” was made by Richard Maack, a geographer, naturalist and explorer who set out on an expedition of the Amur and Ussuri valleys. Maack, who was born in the Russian Empire’s Baltic governorate of Livonia, studied natural sciences at the University of St. Petersburg and undertook several expeditions to Siberia and the Russian Far East in the 1850s. 

A portrait of Richard Maack (L); and his drawing of an indigenous people's house

Maack’s main area of interest was botany and six previously unknown plants that he collected by the Amur were named after him. His expedition north of the newly-founded Khabarovsk led him to Sikachi-Alyan, where he spotted the petroglyphs. There are less than a handful of surviving copies of Maack’s book titled, ‘Travel on the Amur river made by order of the Siberian department of the Emperor’s Russian Geographical Society in 1855’, which contains a wealth of information.  

Russian archaeologists, scientists and historians took a great interest in the petroglyphs in the 20th century. In the 1930s, archaeologist Nikolai Kharlamov photographed them in detail. Three decades later, ethnographer and historian Alexei Okladnikov went on several expeditions to the area and wrote about the petroglyphs in detail in two books. His findings suggest that the artwork of Sikachi-Alyan had some resemblance to its counterparts from South East Asia, Polynesia and Australia.  

Alexei Okladnikov (L) inspects the petroglyphs

The petroglyphs of Sikachi-Alyan are now among the most visited sites in Khabarovsk Krai. The Russian federal government was declared the legal owner of the petroglyphs in 2018 and efforts are underway to better preserve them, as well get the rock formations listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. 

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Travel | travel troubleshooter: road scholar downgrades traveler from business to economy.

I spent $3,000 on business-class airfare. I’d like to get a refund for the fare difference. But so far, both Road Scholar and British Airways have refused. Can you help?

— Maureen Kelleher, Simsbury, Connecticut

ANSWER: Flight cancellations happen. But when they do, you should receive a refund for your downgrade from business class to economy.

British Airways’ general conditions of carriage — the legal agreement between you and the airline — addresses a change of schedule like the one you experienced. It explicitly says that you will get a refund when there is a fare difference and you use the ticket. Road Scholar’s terms and conditions don’t address an involuntary downgrade like the one you suffered.

There are also Department of Transportation rules that have to be followed. It says that you’re entitled to a refund if you’re involuntarily moved to a lower class of service. For example, if you buy a first-class ticket and get downgraded to economy class because of an aircraft change, the airline must refund the fare difference. If your flight had originated in the United States, DOT rules would have applied.

I think you have a strong case for a refund. So, what’s going on here? I reviewed the paper trail between you and Road Scholar. Since the tour operator had booked your flights, it was responsible for getting you your refund, so you went to the right place. But after four months, you weren’t getting anywhere. It was time to call my advocacy team.

I could see no reason for the delay in your refund. In fact, two other members of your party had already filed successful credit card disputes to recover their money. By the way, I don’t recommend doing that as a first step to recovering your money. It’s always better to ask the company for a refund first. You can find the executive contacts for Road Scholar on my consumer advocacy site, Elliott.org .

I contacted Road Scholar on your behalf. A representative responded to me shortly after that.”I’m happy to report that we have resolved the situation with Maureen and are issuing her a refund,” she said. “Her previous complaints had gotten caught up in the wrong department. Thanks for the nudge to escalate so we could get her talking to the right people to resolve her issue.”

Christopher Elliott is the founder of Elliott Advocacy , a nonprofit organization that helps consumers solve their problems. Email him at [email protected] or get help by contacting him at elliottadvocacy.org/help/ . (c) 2024 Christopher Elliott Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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This Scenic Arizona Road Is the Most Distracting Drive in the U.S. for Its Beauty, According to a New Report

The Red Rock Scenic Byway in Arizona is just too dang pretty.

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Some roads are simply more beautiful than others. Some are so stunning, in fact, that they are downright distracting. And new research from the personal injury law firm Jason Stone Injury Lawyers is showcasing which American roadways are in the latter. 

In May, the law firm dropped its research report, which analyzed America’s byways based on a host of scenic factors that the lawyers said "could distract the driver’s attention."

The researchers focused their work on the All-American Roads (AAR), as designated by the Federal Highway Administration . As the administration described, "to be designated as an All-American Road, a byway must meet criteria for at least two intrinsic qualities that are nationally significant and have one-of-a-kind features that do not exist elsewhere. The road or highway must also be considered a 'destination unto itself.' That is, the road must provide an exceptional traveling experience so recognized by travelers that they would make a drive along the highway a primary reason for their trip." 

The study then ranked which of these are the most distracting based on the number of related hashtags mentions they receive on Instagram and paired this with their individual TripAdvisor ratings. After looking at the data, it named the Red Rock Scenic Byway in Arizona the nation's most distracting. 

"The iconic red sandstone canyon near Sedona city measures only 7.5 miles, but visitors will likely spend more time there than just the 20 minutes it takes to cover the entire byway," the findings noted. "The Red Rock has a record 1.68 million related hashtags on Instagram and 4,285 reviews on TripAdvisor rating it as a 5-star scenic drive." 

However, the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada came in a close second, "as one of the hardest roads to concentrate on while driving," thanks to all those glowing lights. The road, the team added, has ​​1,460,384 hashtag mentions with an average TripAdvisor rating of 4.5 stars. 

Joining these two on the list are the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and the Acadia Byway in Maine in third and fourth place, which both feature gorgeous natural scenery that is absolutely worth pulling over to view. Two California roadways, the San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway and the Big Sur Coast Highway (aka Highway 1), round out the top five. 

“Some of these roads are so mesmerizing that it is easy for drivers to get distracted by all these beautiful surroundings our country has to offer," a spokesperson for Jason Stone Injury Lawyers shared.

But they also offered this advice: "Some people might even be tempted to slow down as they reach a particularly eye-catching view. Therefore, it is sensible to make regular pitstops along the way to enjoy the scenery and, ideally, have an alternative driver always available in the front passenger seat.”

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Travel is both joyful and stressful. Here’s how I overcome anxiety on the road

A s a long-time sufferer of mild depression and anxiety, I find travel bittersweet. Lost luggage, delayed transport, navigating an unfamiliar environment… the risks and hurdles can be especially triggering for those, like me, who are less resilient.

From crippling homesickness in Sarajevo to angst in Azerbaijan, I’ve had some very low moments across almost three decades of globetrotting.

Yet despite these pitfalls, travel has also been a vast source of joy. Spanning a rite-of-passage summer in Salamanca (in which my Spanish and self-confidence soared) to an eye-opening festival in India (involving coconuts and a group of holy nude men), my trips in over 55 countries have truly enriched my life. Refreshing and resetting, thrilling and wondrous, they’ve often conversely been a saving grace.

So, in light of the UK’s upcoming Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May), I’m sharing a few tips I’ve discovered on managing mental health when travelling.

Medication mistakes can ruin a trip - I’ve learned the hard way

Ten years ago, my parents invited me to join them on an amazing trip to New Zealand. Unsurprisingly I jumped at the chance.

Unfortunately, though, I made a blunder; just before this journey-of-a-lifetime, I came off the antidepressants I’d been taking since my teens. My mild anxiety and depression seemed to be better, my dosage was low anyway and I’d weaned myself off gradually as per the doctor’s advice. Surely I’d be ok? Wrong.

No sooner had we got to Singapore (our outward stopover) than I was having panic attacks, worsened by the time difference and new surroundings. I muddled through the holiday with erratic mood swings and a persistent sense of dread. It was a massive shame: not least for my parents, who’d kindly invited me along.

The lesson: try to avoid major medication changes just before going away, no matter how confident you feel. Other tips include checking how to access medical facilities in your destination and being aware of any relevant rules; for example, certain countries require a doctor’s letter for prescription drugs.

Always disclose any health conditions on your travel insurance (although several insurers allow you to choose not to be covered for these if you feel it’s not necessary).

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How I lessen anxiety while travelling

Get anxious easily? Develop contingency plans to lessen the risk of stressful situations. I no longer book an airport connection of less than 90 minutes, in case of a delay with the preceding flight, and download plenty of escapist entertainment beforehand to make waits more bearable.

Group tours  are another consideration if you’re solo and worry about logistics, though ensure the format’s right for you. I’ve found a happy medium in options like Intrepid’s ‘Original’ and G Adventures’ ‘Classic’ trips, which attract a wide range of like-minded travellers via comfortable lodgings and a mix of cultural inclusions and downtime.

Groups are typically capped at 16 people, and my companions have spanned twenty-something Europeans to middle-aged Aussies and a lively Canadian couple in their seventies. I also pay for a single supplement, as I find my own space invaluable. 

One last pointer if you suffer from post-trip blues - plan a treat for after you return, maybe a day trip or meal out. If you have the luxury, book one or two days off work too, to help you ease back into daily life.

How to make travel more meaningful

Bungee jumping over a Nepalese ravine, spending time with Chinese yak herders, meandering around Europe ’s fairy-tale cities… I’ve had countless enriching travel adventures. Some have even helped me make sense of my own life at home.

That said, travel can also feel draining and disappointing. In an age when so much is already known, and there’s endless content telling us what to see and do, it’s easy to lose curiosity and purpose - which in turn can affect wellbeing.

I enjoyed reading Stephen W Brock’s ‘Hidden Travel’ for handy hints on making trips more rewarding, from connecting with locals to stepping outside your comfort zone . One of my favourite suggestions? Having a goal, whether that’s seeking out Riga’s Art Nouveau treasures or brushing up on your Spanish in Mexico.

As well as boosting mental health generally, things like talking to a friend, journaling or a few minutes of meditation can help you find greater meaning in your experiences as well. A ‘ digital detox ’ could also be beneficial, if you dare.

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How I manage my expectations when travelling

I love author Alain de Botton’s dry observation in his book ‘The Art of Travel’: that when we travel, we bring ourselves with us. Your partner’s untidy habits will no doubt still annoy you, and that unresolved work issue will still niggle.

Add to this all the boring (and sometimes stressful) minutiae involved in travel, from the long wait at the baggage carousel to the mundane outskirts of that picture-postcard town, and it’s clear those curated Instagram feeds and colourful travelogues don’t tell the full story.

As I’ve found myself, travel can be escapist and often triggers moments of huge joy and wonder. But, as with life in general, there’s a lot of humdrum among the highlights. So try and be positive but pragmatic; manage your expectations accordingly, avoid comparisons with impossible ideals and anticipate things won’t always go to plan.

Remember to look after your physical health too

Robust mindsets and a sense of meaning are all very well, but they’re hard to maintain if you don’t feel good physically. Once, failing to drink much in hot weather, I became quite dehydrated - something that took several litres of water, rehydration salts and a long rest to rectify. Needless to say, until my headache and fatigue shifted, my mood was pretty poor.

From activities and time zones to cuisine and climate, going away can mean many variations on your usual environment. Most of us know to wise up on specific advice for where we’re going, whether that means getting certain vaccines or swerving the tap water, but might forget that the usual health advice applies too.

Fresh air, exercise, healthy eating and drinking, a regular sleep pattern - they all still boost physical and mental wellbeing, wherever you are in the world.

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