Getting around Albuquerque

Public transportABQ Ride Buses (tel: +1 505 243 7433; www.cabq.gov/transit) operates the city's bus service. Many of the routes terminate at the Alvarado Transportation Center, 100 First Street Southwest. Passes are available for one, two or three days; you can buy these from the driver.TaxisMain taxi providers include Albuquerque Cab Company (tel:

Madeira Food and Drink

A few restaurants offer fine dining, but for the most part Madeiran food is simple and plentiful; even a lunch of parrot fish will come with potatoes, chips, tomatoes, yams and salad – bear that in mind if you're used to light lunches. At the start of a meal you may well be served with a basket of home-made bread, whether you order it or not – it's

Dallas Events

North Texas Irish FestivalThe North Texas Irish Festival brings about 60,000 guests to celebrate each year. It is the second oldest Irish festival in the United States and the largest in the southwest, and the largest cultural event held in Fair Park, Dallas, with food and music, dance and music.