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Tour the Louvre From Home

I have to admit,this looks pretty cool.Nintendo releases 3DS Guide to the Louvre http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-3DS/Nintendo-3DS-Guide-Louvre-822301.html

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Do you Like these Hotel Tipping Tips ?

American Hotel and Lodging Association has just published a suggested list of tipping guidelines for hotel staff.  Give it a look (bottom of page).  Are these realistic suggestions?  Do you routinely tip hotel staff?  Curious to…

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AA out of bankruptcy: Judge approves new agreement

American Airlines got the green light this morning from the federal judge overseeing its bankruptcy. The judge accepted the Nov. 12 agreement with the Department of Justice as not materially changing the plan for ending bankruptcy and merging with US …

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US airfare rates up slightly

Not surprise to any air travelers in the USA, airfares are up, though only modestly when adjusted for inflation.  Over the past seven years, rates increased 6.5% (inflation adjusted), less than some might have thought.  Here’s a link to…

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Ryanair flies to Russia in 2014

The ever popular Ryanair, Europe’s largest low cost carrier, will add Russia to its list of destinations in 2014.  Ryanair already flies to 29 countries.  Here’s a link for more info.

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Classic American Cars #1

On my last vacation to Cuba I found classic American cars all over the island.Absolutely beautiful works of art – but I have no idea what the make and model are! Maybe you could add a few words to help me out ! The year would help too. Maybe…

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Another new London Pedestrian Bridge!

TG member PortMoresby informed me of the following story, which I think is exciting and worth sharing with everyone! London will build another pedestrian/cycle bridge over the River Thames.  Looks like a beautiful project. .

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Where in the World: Saturday Hint

Still no winner! Gumbo wants to be helpful, so here’s a weekend bonus: two hints for the price of one. 1. This building, which is much older than it looks, was destroyed in World War 2 and restored in the 1990s2. An important scene in a mystery…

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Pinterest Puts in Place Pins

Users can place pin their favorite hotel or restaurant.  Pinterest is becoming very popular for people planning trips. Do you use them? http://travel.france24.com/con…eature-holidaymakers

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Where in the World: Gumbo Gives You a Friday Hint

Since no one has come anywhere near yet, here’s a hint. The building in the picture has not moved, but it is not in the country in which it was first built, nor do its present users speak the language of the builders… Submit your guesses…

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Hydro demand at airports surges!

The rest of the world won’t know what “hydro” means, but every Canadian knows I mean “hydroelectricity”, or “hydro” as all electricity in Canada is commonly called.  With the expanded use of electronic devices in flights, airports are beginning…

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FCC: Cell Phone Use In Flight Coming Soon

The Federal Communications Commission is moving to approve rules and technology that will allow use of cellphones and mobile data inflight above 10,000 feet, using a satellite relay system similar to one recently approved in Europe. Washington Post

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Gate-to-Gate WiFi joins Gate-to-Gate devices

Southwest, the last of the major U.S. carriers to announce allowing passengers to keep their devices on throughout flights has become the first to announce that it will turn onboard WiFi on for the whole flight, including on the ground. More HERE

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Gumbo's Pic of the Day

The View North

I was visiting a friend, and this was the view from their house. I could understand why they built their house facing this direction. I was taken by the beauty!

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