Are goats the answer to Portugal's wildfires?
Portugal turns to goats to eat the underbrush that's been feeding its wildfires.
Blogs
Another Day in Heidelberg
PHeymont returns, on a cruise shore excursion, to a city he knew better many years ago, and which still has a hold on him.
September 4, 2019: Markerville Lutheran Church, Alberta
DrFumblefinger visits a historic Lutheran church, built by Icelandic immigrants in the early 20th century.
Wonder what's on those statues? Ewwww.....
A survey of 24 European monuments found quite a variety of bacteria, some of them possibly dangerous.
Viking aims at Guinness round-the-world record
An eight-month six-continent cruise with 111 port calls aims at a world record for longest continuous passenger cruise.
Sept. 3, 2019: The Itsanitaq Museum, Churchill, Manitoba
In a small Arctic town, Marilyn explores a small museum with a big story about the history and culture of the Inuit people.
Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#339)
A new travel puzzle is posted for this week. Follow our daily clues and see if you can solve where Gumbo's visiting.
Top Reasons to Choose Holiday Packages Rather than Planning on Your Own
Darren offers discusses why a package trip to Kerala may be your best travel option (sponsored content)
Visiting an Andean School, Peru
Sylvia shares photos and memories of a visit to a one-room school high in the Andes.
Canada gets a real gut-wrench coaster
Canada will get its first-ever free-flying roller coaster at Quebec's La Ronde Six Flags amusement park.
Fairfax District, Los Angeles (Where Gumbo was #338)
Jonathan L walks us through the history and color of one of Los Angeles' most popular attractions.
All You Need To Know About Roto Molded Coolers
Naman shares reasons you should consider a roto molded cooler for use in your travel adventures (sponsored content)
Sept. 2, 2019: New Brunswick Aquarium and Marine Centre
Travel Rob visits the Old Portage Island lighthouse at it's present location in Shippagan, New Brunswick
Germany: Calls for less air, more rail
It's not just Greens calling for an eventual end to domestic flights in Germany; Bavaria's conservatives are echoing the call.
UK sets a date for 3D scanners
UK's Transport Secretary says all major airports will have CT scanners within 3 years.