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Twinkle Garg
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Arctic Birds on Migration: Saskatchewan
Many of the Arctic birds are large white birds such as geese and swans but also include smaller and different coloured sandpipers and other birds. Where is the best place to see these magnificent Arctic birds? The most...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 9, 2015: Trumpeter Swan
Caught a shot of a trumpeter swan outside Millarville in southern Alberta, near Calgary. Probably heading north to spend the summer in Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada's largest, straddling northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
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April 25, 2017: Swans - on an old Clay pit lake
Paul Hunter shares photos of Swans on an old Clay pit lake in North Yorkshire.
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British Museum tops UK's attraction list
Castles, museums, gardens and the British Museum—these are a few of Britain's top attractions.
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July 10, 2020: Trumpeter Swans, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
DrFumblefinger spots a few Trumpeter swans while on a walk in Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge.
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College of the Ozarks, Branson
DrFumblefinger visits the beautiful campus of the College of the Ozarks, and is impressed by the place and the students who work and study here.
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Maymont Mansion, Richmond, Virginia (Where Gumbo was #366)
Gumbo was visiting home of James and Sallie Dooley, known as Maymont. The mansion is located at 1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, Virginia.
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Swans, Swans and a Duck
Pheymont shares a gallery of birds that appeared at his stateroom window on a Rhine river cruise.
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St Stephen's Green, Dublin. (Where Gumbo was #137)
(St. Stephen's Green, Dublin, 1899) Gumbo was visiting the best known city park in Dublin, St. Stephen's Green. Situated atop the busy pedestrian mall, Grafton street, it's the "green lungs" of the city. ...
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January 19, 2018: Whooper Swans, Northumberland
Ian Cook shares some beautiful photos of Whooper Swans, a visitor to the UK from Iceland.
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Sintra's Two Fabulous Palaces
Sintra is one of Portugal's top tourism attractions, and its two very different National Palaces are a big part of the draw.
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February 9, 2018: Tyne Pedestrian Tunnel
Ian Cook shares some photos and an update on the restoration of this historic tunnel.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sept. 17, 2013: Trumpeter Swans, Courtney River Estuary, British Columbia
I enjoy birds, though I don't consider myself an avid birder. I think swans are elegant, graceful creatures but before this year I'd only rarely seen them in the wild. During a recent trip to Vancouver Island, I visited this bird...
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Hike of the Week: The Waters of Prospect Park
Think of a hike and you think of nature, right? And this hike in Brooklyn's Prospect Park will look a lot like nature, but that's actually a complete deception. Almost nothing in the entire park is "natural." When the then-city of...
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England’s Thames Path: Richmond to Kew
Onward for a 3rd day of walking along the Thames Path, PortMoresby is astonished to stumble into a remnant of historic Richmond Palace.
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Swans and Cygnets: The Abbotsbury Swannery
A visit to Abbotsbury's Swannery is like no other, because its hundreds of birds are the world's only managed flock. They've been there nearly 1000 years.
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July 8, 2016: Swans and Cygneets, Northumberland
Some photos of Swan and Cygnets, Hollywell Nature Reserve, Northumberland, UK.
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"Quirky" Lambertville: Art, Antiques and More
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger visits charming and historic Lambertville and found it to be an overlooked travel gem.
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List of Top 10 Tourist Places for Visit in Delhi with Friends
It's a hard job when it comes to choosing the top 10 places to see in a city as old as Delhi. Continually inhabited given that 300 BCE with built ruined as well as reconstructed 7 times, New Delhi is presently in its 8th character increasing from its very own ashes like a Phoenix metro each time it was laid to throw away. Fluctuate of mighty empires have actually ensured that Delhi is dotted with a range of monuments as well as relics of the past of this ancient city. Right here's a listing...
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Fremantle Tram Tours – What’s On Offer
Freemantle, a coastal city in Western Australia has a lot to offer tourists. Here are some suggestions on how to explore the area (Sponsored content)
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Where to travel in Italy as a young couple?
Tony Swan offers suggestions for young couples traveling in wonderful Italy (sponsored content)
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Disney World's Boardwalk, Beach and Yacht Club Resorts. (Where Gumbo was #141)
Gumbo was visiting Walt Disney World; Specifically, he was visiting the "Epcot Resort" region which surrounds Crescent Lake, including the Beach and Yacht Club resorts and Disney's Boardwalk. Disney is great at illusion, and this place is a great example of their art.
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October 12, 2018: Whooper Swans, Northumberland
Ian Cook captures some beautiful images of Whooper swans and shares some of their natural history in today's Pic of the Day.
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Rockefeller Preserve State Park
Jonathan L takes a morning trip to Rockefeller Preserve State Park for a morning walk
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September 2, 2020: Pails and Beehives, Manitoba
DrFumblefinger was unsure why these hives in rural Manitoba had upside down pails on top. He later learned why.
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October 8, 2020: Swan River Swan, Manitoba
DrFumblefinger is pleased to find a gigantic swan greeting visitors on his most recent visit to this small farming community.
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View from Thunderhill, Manitoba
A ski hill on the flat Manitoba prairies. Hard to believe, but one exists.
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Swann Memorial Fountain, Philadelphia
An allegorical Philadelphia fountain honors a fan of fountains and also fits in a tale of three sculptors.
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Divers find 17c Dutch ship
Accidental discovery of a 17th century Dutch trading ship is yielding new information about shipping and shipbuilding.
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Elena Swan
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The Poe Museum, Richmond Virginia
George G visits a museum that sheds light on the tragic career of one of America's best-known poets
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Swan and cygnets, Scotland
This is not Judy Barford's swan song but it was a memorable experience nonetheless.
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Swan Lake, Rockefeller Preserve State Park, NY
Jonathan L took an early fall hike at The Rockefeller Preserve State Park in Mount Pleasant, New York
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Swan stops London trains
London's transit system is interrupted by a bird that took up residence on the tracks
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'Cygnet Failure' holds up British trains
Animal issues continue to disrupt rail service in a number of places; this time it's birds swanning their way onto the tracks in England
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Riga, Latvia: A Walk in the Park
In Riga, land and a canal formerly part of the city's fortifications is now a pleasant way to relax or cross the city
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Swannanoa Palace, Afton, Virginia
George G shares the solution to this week's travel puzzle, the delightful and beautiful Swannanoa Palace in Afton, Virginia. One of America's finest homes and well worth a visit
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The Getty Villa, Part 2: The Art
In part one of this series I gave you the background on the Getty Villa, Mr. Getty and his passion for art. What follows are some illustrative pieces from the Villa's collection, which focus on art from the antiquities.
