Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 17, 2015: Love Locks, Pont des Arts, Paris
No one really knows where it started, but it's spread all over the world in the past few years—"Love Locks" snapped onto railings, especially on bridges.
No one really knows where it started, but it's spread all over the world in the past few years—"Love Locks" snapped onto railings, especially on bridges.
Spain's airport authority, AENA, approved a plan to provide free unlimited Wi-Fi in 46 airports across Spain by the end of the year. Now, most Spanish airports have free Wi-Fi, but there is a short 30 minute time limit. Read More:...
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The standard for automotive headlights is that you should be able to stop the car in the distance that the headlights light up, so that when you see something, you can avoid hitting it. But the American Automobile Association has recently tested all...
Kona coffee is world famous for its full-bodied, non-bitter, bold flavor. Hard to put the taste into words, but it's good coffee! The micro-climate just south of Kona, around 1000 - 2000 ft above sea level, is perfect for...
March 13, 2015 Getting organized to spend the day in San Francisco, I skipped coffee in the morning in favor of a mug of tea I made for myself in the kitchen of the hostel at Fort Mason . I spent much of the day with my pal, Deb,...
May is National Bike Month, and today's special event is Bike-to-Work Day, when everyone is encouraged to give two-wheeling a try, in hopes of increasing bicycle commuting, according to the League of American Bicyclists . For more information on...
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Those who are frequent visitors to TravelGumbo.com know that many of our contributors love books. We make a point of visiting libraries and bookstores during our travels although sometimes these visits happen by accident.
As dusk approaches the lighthouse at Portland Bill, Dorset in England, the little details of the surrounding area start to emerge. The fishing dinghys securely tied down as security from some of the sudden storms that can hit 'the Bill'....
In 2011, the Department of Transportation issued a final rule that enhanced airline passenger protections by prohibiting airlines and sellers of air transportation from increasing the price after a purchase occurred. The Enforcement Office of...
Time's about up for United's fleet of 50-seat regional jets; other airlines are dumping them, too. Just as airlines carefully price tickets—often day to day—to maximize their revenue and avoid unsold seats, they also massage their...