Tagged With "Channeled Scablands"
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Re: Eric Young Orchid Foundation, Jersey C.I.
Paul Hunter's orchid sequence is incredibly beautiful--I went through 3 times, maybe 4! Thank you, Paul--and Eric Young Foundation, and Dr. Anders . Neil McAleer
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Re: Eric Young Orchid Foundation, Jersey C.I.
Thanks Neil - I'm so glad that you enjoyed them. Paul.
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Re: Channel ferries: more than a nostalgia trip
The buses ,like Megabus ,sometimes use the ferries as well and it's a great way to break up a bus trip. They make you disembark the bus for safety reasons while the ferry is moving and you can watch the view and get something to eat.
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Re: Channel ferries: more than a nostalgia trip
A timely post, PHeymont. Trying to simplify a proposed trip to the UK and Portugal, and also slip in a bit of Spain along the way, I'm seriously considering the ferries from the south coast of England to Bilbao & environs, then train down to Portugal. I'm sure it will save me money, as opposed to trains, using the ferries, most of which I wasn't aware of until I took a good look at the broken lines showing ferry routes on Google maps.
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Re: Eurostar: New Amenities, New Routes
Thanks for this. You gave me the idea to book the Eurostar for our train travel from Cologne, Germany via Brussels, to London.
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Dry Falls – Home of The World’s Largest Waterfall!
Imagine a waterfall with a precipice over three and a half miles (5.5 km) long and a drop of over 400 feet (120 m)! By comparison, Niagara Falls is about 1/10th as wide. Think of the millions of gallons of water pouring over it each...
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Slow TV Comes to the Travel Channel
A live 12 hour road trip will air Friday, November 27, at 9 a.m. ET on the Travel Channel. The BBC of the UK has also commissioned a series of programs doing away with commentary, script or drama. This format is called Slow TV. It became...
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Robert Redford narrates Travel Channel, Park Service videos
Robert Redford, an actor long associated with outdoor and environmental issues, is taking on new roles as a narrator for outdoor documentaries, starting with a role as narrator of Travel Channel's new series, America the Beautiful, which premieres...
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Cruise lines drop Houston as a cruise port
The two cruise lines that have been sailing from Houston's cruise port have cancelled plans to use the port after the middle of next year. The port has been open since 2013, after a $100 million renovation. Local officials had hoped that it would be...
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Eric Young Orchid Foundation, Jersey C.I.
Paul Hunter shares a sample of beautiful orchids photographed during a visit to the Eric Young Orchid Foundation on the Channel Island of Jersey.
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February 12, 2018: Views of Ushuaia
DrFumblefinger shares some scenic views of Ushuaia, the southern most city in the world and the closest deep water port to Antarctica.
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Jersey, The Channel Isles.
Paul Hunter shares some brilliant images of Jersey, one of the Channel Islands between England and France.
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Going for a (83 km) swim in the lake...
Spanish open-water swimmer Jaime Caballero set a new world record for speed in swimming the 83 km (over 50-mile) length of Lake Geneva.
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TSA adds Facebook to customer outreach
TSA may keep you waiting in line, but they've got fast answers for you on line with Facebook Messenger and Twitter channels.
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Exploring the Patagonian Fjordlands: Glacier Alley
DrFumblefinger cruises down the stretch of the Beagle Channel known as Glacier Alley, wherein several large and impressive glaciers extend to the sea.
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Palouse Falls State Park -- one of Washington State's hidden gems
In a most improbable feat of natural engineering, a beautiful nearly 200′ (60+ m) waterfall was plopped in the middle of nowhere. At least many would call the rolling grasslands and eroded lava formations of...
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Expedia's on a new track with rail tickets
Expedia, already the world's largest travel booker, is extending its reach into an area where it's been weak: rail tickets. Up to now, Expedia's been glad to sell you a flight, but it might, especially in Europe, not be the fastest or cheapest choice....
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Mar. 8, 2016: Corbiere Lighthouse, Jersey, Channel Islands.
Lighthouse - Corbiere, with granite shoreline. Jersey Channel Islands, UK
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Mar. 22, 2016: Fisherman, St Catherines Bay breakwater
Fisherman,St Catherines Bay breakwater. Jersey, Channel Islands, U.K.
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April 12, 2016. Flag - St Orgueil Castle, St Aubins
Flag - St Orgueil Castle, St Aubins. Jersey Channel Islands, U.K,
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April 26, 2016: "Rocco" defensive tower - St Ouens Bay
The "Rocco" defensive tower - St Ouens Bay. Jersey Channel Islands, U.K.
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Airport 'Inner Chef' competition live at O'Hare
In a cook-off mimicing Iron Chef, contestants will compete at Chicago's O'Hare for prizes and a spot on airport restaurant menus.
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Re: Mar. 22, 2016: Fisherman, St Catherines Bay breakwater
Great shot! And what a great place to fish!
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Re: Mar. 22, 2016: Fisherman, St Catherines Bay breakwater
Yeah, a great shot indeed! I wonder what he's fishing for?
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Chuck the Channel Catfish, Selkirk
DrFumblefinger spotted this gigantic catfish in the town of Selkirk, situated on the Red River.
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On Approach to Ushuaia
Sylvia shares some photos of southern Patagonia, as her plane's approach into Ushuaia's airport reveals great views of the Andes Mountains and the Beagle Channel.
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Re: Passage through the Lemaire Channel, Antarctica
Spectacular photos. What was the air temperature on this beautiful sunny day?
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Re: Passage through the Lemaire Channel, Antarctica
Daytime temps were just below freezing point, but in the evening when these photos were taken it was probably 20F (-5C), with cool wind gusts at times. Not bad considering where we were at.
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Passage through the Lemaire Channel, Antarctica
DrFumblefinger enjoys his transit down the beautiful and highly photogenic Lemaire channel.
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Channel ferries: more than a nostalgia trip
Travel writer Nick Trend, in the Telegraph (UK) reminds readers that while air and Eurostar have become the most popular way for Brits to visit Europe, the ferries are still there and for good reasons.
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Eurostar: New Amenities, New Routes
Eurostar—the Channel Tunnel train operator has had a good year with reviving economies, and is adding new trains and new routes as it rounds out its 20th year in service.
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France: Ferry strike on, air controllers tomorrow
A strike planned for yesterday and today by French air traffic controllers was cancelled yesterday, but the strike called for tomorrow by the other air traffic controllers' union is still on, and expected to cause serious disruption tomorrow.
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Can Channel Ferries survive new rules?
A few weeks ago, we wrote about the continuing popularity of the Channel ferries between Britain and the continent ( HERE ) Now a new issue has made the outlook less clear.