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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov 2, 2013: BootHill Graveyard, Tombstone, Arizona
Ah great memories Dr. F! We had the pleasure of strolling round Boot Hill and then shaking hands with both Doc Holiday and Wyatt Earp themselves! (Well, they were the real one's weren't they?). The tomb stones, or grave markers, in Boot Hill make great reading. Quite a number referring to folks being "legally hanged" (did that make any difference to the end result?). I particularly liked the tomb 'stone' (board) saying: "Here lies George Johnson, hanged by mistake 1882. He was right, we was...
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National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta (Where Gumbo Was #109)
Exterior Albert Vecerka-Esto & The Freelon Group-HOK We had some good guesses for this week's Where in the World is TravelGumbo, but believe it or not, no one offered the correct guess. The National Center for Civil and Human Rights opened on Monday, June 23rd 2014 in Pemberton Place, adjacent to the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola. This area is in Downtown Atlanta, just north of Centennial Olympic Park. The Center links the American Civil Rights...
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London Plans to Expand its 24 Hour Weekend Tube Service
London had previously announced that the Tube would offer 24-hour weekend trains on the Piccadilly, Victoria, Central, Jubilee and Northern lines starting on September 12. This past Friday, London Mayor Boris Johnson and Chancellor George Osborne said...
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October 23, 2017: Amphicars
The first commercially designed vehicle to be driven on both land and water, Amphicars had limited success when they were produced in the mid-20th century. They are now highly sought after collectibles.
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In crisis, Heathrow v Gatwick feud returns
British Airways considers dropping Gatwick to shore up its position at Heathrow.
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Back to Future, with an Orange Roof
An Iowa developer is planning to return an apartment building to its roots as a Howard Johnson hotel.
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June 17, 2020: Scotty's Castle, Death Valley
DrFumblefinger visits Scotty's Castle in Death Valley on a clear winter's day.
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Cody Park, North Platte, Nebraska
Samantha shares some pictures of Cody Park in North Platte, Nebraska with her nephew Jesse, who is related Cody.
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United's computer glitches ground its flights
United Airlines suffered another of its continuing series of computer glitches today, grounding all flights for a time this morning, and leaving delays and confusion extending possibly into the evening. Up to 800 flights were affected. The...
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Department of Homeland Security Announces Changes To Visa Waiver Program
38 countries citizens that didn't need a Visa to come to the US because of the Visa Waiver Program, are in for some changes. Homeland Secretary Jeh Charles Johnson announced these following changes to the Visa Waiver Program Required use of...
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London Mayor Announces Kids Travel Free on National Rail Services in the City
London- Photo by DrFumblefinger London's Mayor Boris Johnson announced that children under 11 will be able to travel free on all National Rail services in the capital...
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Banff National Park: Hiking Johnson Lake
Hiking (walking or tramping) for many of us is an important part of enjoying a destination. The ability to get out and explore on foot in a natural or near natural environment, even if it's near a city, is good exercise, mentally cathartic and...
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The NY State Fair - My Favorite Things
There are many things to do and see when you visit the NY State Fair. Here are some of Jonathan L's favorites
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Whitney Plantation, Louisiana: The Story of Slavery
Whitney Plantation is different: it is not about the gracious life of the ante-bellum South; it is about the lives of the thousands of slaves who paid for it.
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Progress in clearing TSA logjam
Added agents and overtime have helped bring down the long security lines that last month stretched to hours and stranded travelers.
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Houston, we have a tourist attraction...
NASA's original moon mission control room has been restored to 1969 and is now open to visitors.
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Heathrow's expansion may have politics problem
Heathrow's expansion plans are moving ahead, but Britain's next Prime Minister may be the man who vowed to block the bulldozers with his body.
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Family Fun in Kent County, Delaware
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares some of the travel gems for you to enjoy when visiting Delaware's Kent County.
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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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The Inspiration of Yosemite
Kai Rambow shares some spectacular views of the park, made as he worked to perfect his own craft as a photographer.
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Glimpses of Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn
PHeymont makes first acquaintance of a fabled landmark, home to many 'permanent New Yorkers.'
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Is the end near for resort fees?
A new bipartisan effort in Congress along with consumer and state lawsuits add up to a new attack on the hated fees.
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A Frank Lloyd Wright treasure, open for the first time (CORRECTED LINK)
SC Johnson Company has opened its Frank Lloyd Wright Research Tower for visitors for the first time. The building, where Glade, Off, Pledge and Raid were developed, was built for Johnson in 1950 at its Racine WI campus. Wright also designed the...
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Discover the Texas Hill Country
The Texas Hill Country is like holy ground for people who need an escape from their fast-paced lives. Michelle Carr offers us her favorite places to See, Eat and Stay.
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Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Orange Wednesday?
Howard Johnson is having a sale this upcoming Wednesday, Dec. 2nd starting at 12:01 am EST to 11:59pm EST. It's advertising it as Orange Wednesday. They offer 60% off up to three nights at 20 locations in the...
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Britain's #1 attraction: The British Museum
The British Museum ranks as the nation's top attraction, drawing more visitors than the entire country of Belgium. See what else is popular!
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At last! London 'Night Tube' to start in July
After nearly a year of delay's, London's plan for all-night tube service is now scheduled to begin in late July.
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Baseball Hall of Fame - Cooperstown, New York
For Samantha, a huge baseball fan, a visit to baseball's Hall of Fame at Cooperstown was a dream come true, and one she shares with us.
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Boston Public Library (Where Gumbo was #150)
Boston's Central Library is one of the largest and most beautiful in the country. Explore its charms with us....
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8 Reasons to Visit Nemacolin
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger visits the elegant Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, a 2,000-acre resort in Pennsylvania offering an array of amenities to appeal to a wide range of travel tastes.
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Re: New code for London's buskers: Sing, share, go, please!
Good to see some common sense rules that street performers,the public,businesses and police can support. Sounds like they struck the right balance . I hope others cities follow London's lead rather that ban all performers if problems arise.
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Royal Caribbean adds a health chief
Royal Caribbean takes a big step toward rebuilding cruiser confidence as lines look toward resuming operations.
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Brexit—déjà vu all over again
As the deadline nears on the transition period, new warnings about flights between Europe and the UK.
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Frommers offers 'spur to future travel'
Instead of a Top Ten list or a sales pitch, Frommer's offers a serious of thoughtful essays on key places in America for future safe travel.
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Brexit travel off to a start with unclear rules
Travel rules for UK citizens get tricky with Brexit, and Boris Johnson's father has a French solution for himself.
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UK may OK Scotland-Ireland tunnel
A controversial project to link Northern Ireland by tunnel to Great Britain is getting a serious look.
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Re: UK may OK Scotland-Ireland tunnel
The cynics here - me included - see this whole thing merely as a ploy to divert attention from the many failings of Johnson and his government. The cost estimates reported in the UK media, incidentally, are much higher than the $2.8 billion quoted above - a minimum of £10 billion is suggested. I like the comment of one Conservative MP who suggested that the trains going through the tunnel "could be pulled by an inexhaustible herd of unicorns overseen by stern, officious dodos”.
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Plenty to Do and See in Quaint, Historic Lititz
Stephanie shares some of the sights and experiences in charming Lititz, "the coolest small town in America">
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Reading, Pennsylvania: Center of Attractions
Stephanie shares recommendations for a variety of worthwhile expeditions, all within one tank of gas from historic Reading, Pennsylvania
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Cruise and Confuse: Vax rules in conflict
Confusion over use of different vaccines for two shots and different interpretations by cruise lines gum up the works for some travelers
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Reconstruction Era National Historical Park- Beaufort SC
Join Jonathan L for a visit that honors an important but little-known history of the Civil War and Reconstruction eras.
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An Austin Oasis
Marilyn Jones and her granddaughter explore the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Shanghai Makes a Big Impression
Shanghai is China's most populous city and, as Barry Barford discovered, it is surprisingly cosmopolitan.
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L & L Hawaiian Barbecue, Oahu, Hawaii
Samantha shares information about L & L BBQ. One of the plate lunches she and her husband tried while on Oahu, Hawaii.
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Breeze has international ambitions
With its new A220s coming on line, Breeze is shooting for longer-distance U.S. routes, and then the Caribbean, Mexico and Europe.
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To the Moon at East Texas Oil Museum
Space exploration gets really down-to-earth with exhibits and activities for kids.