Tagged With "Indian"
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Re: Exploring Willemstad, Curacao’s UNESCO World Heritage Site
Great piece and fabulous destination. I can almost feel the heat and humidity from your photos!
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Re: Exploring Willemstad, Curacao’s UNESCO World Heritage Site
It was a long time ago and warm, yes, but I seem to remember Curacao being dry, think goats & tumbleweeds.
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Re: Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 1a) Colombo
Ah Galle Face Green! Many a delightful stroll taken with my folks on a Sunday afternoon in the 1960s, then home for tea at 42 Galle Face Court, the flats opposite the hotel. Ah sweet memories Ouch that seems a long time ago.....
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Re: Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 1a) Colombo
DrFumblefinger your photos are amazing. I can see why you love the country so much.
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Re: Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 1a) Colombo
Originally Posted by Mac: Ah Galle Face Green! Many a delightful stroll taken with my folks on a Sunday afternoon in the 1960s, then home for tea at 42 Galle Face Court, the flats opposite the hotel. Ah sweet memories Ouch that seems a long time ago..... I was told the Galle Face Green was actually green until the pope showed up and a massive crowd destroyed the grass. After that it became the Galle Face Brown. The green is slowly trying to make a comeback, though. I actually visited someone...
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Re: U.S. Customs House, Battery Park, NYC (Where Gumbo was #110)
What an incredible building! Great reveal and photos!
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Re: Northern Arizona: Sedona & Surrounds, Part 2
Arizona has many small historic and natural sites of interest like these, one of the reasons it's one of my favorite states to visit. Seems too many people are in a hurry to head to the Grand Canyon or to drive through the state to properly explore it. Thanks for bring back some great memories.
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Re: Fort William Henry: A journey to the 18th century
Oh what a tangled web we British weave. Interesting read of a little known piece of History. Thanks Jonathan !
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Re: Fort William Henry: A journey to the 18th century
Crazy looking hats with the fuzz ball on top.
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JetBlue knows how to rock an inaugural flight
Cleveland and JetBlue are a new happy couple, as JetBlue opened its new Cleveland services with a bang. The first flight from Boston arrived at JetBlue's new Cleveland gate April 30, after a flight that started with an Elvis impersonator at the Boston...
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Heard Museum: American Indian Art and Artifacts
Samantha shares her educational visit to the Heard Museum in Phoenix, AZ. There is so much to see and learn.
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March 25, 2019: Heard Museum Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona
Samantha shares some pictures of the gardens of the Heard Museum. These we some of the pieces that caught her eye while walking around.
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Albuquerque: Southwest Culture and Nature
Jonathan L. visits some of Albuquerque's excellent tourist attractions
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West Indian Parade in Brooklyn to draw 2 million
Paraders pass the Brooklyn Museum Photo: Fordmadoxfraud / Wikimedia Brooklyn's annual Labor Day West Indian parade is New York's biggest parade, and possibly the largest single Carnival celebration in...
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Northern Arizona: Sedona & Surrounds, Part 2
Our trip to Northern Arizona, featured in Part 1 of this blog, included some spectacular natural scenery, along with an impressive church set into the mountains of Sedona, Arizona. In this installment, we include two National Monuments that were once...
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Fast & Free Wifi Coming to 100 Indian Train Stations
Photo by Mac Google is bringing fast wi-fi to 100 train stations in India by the end of 2016. The initiative will eventually cover 400 stations. In most cases, this will be the fastest internet...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 3, 2015: The World's Fastest Indian
One of the world's most respected motorcycle brands is the Indian , produced in Springfield, Mass from 1901 to 1953. While the company made popular and fast bikes, it went broke and shuttered its production line. The brand was...
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Indian Budget Airline Orders 250 A320's from Airbus
Airbus A320neo's first flight Photo: Wikimedia / don-vip ...
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5 Most Visited Indian Destinations by Foreigners
India, the name itself, translates power into one’s system. With its incredible mix of cultures, the country has been attracting a huge number of travellers and tourists from around the world. From the massive stretches of golden sand, the snow-clad mountains to the serene water bodies and the lively streets, India is a land of wonders. Every year, foreigners come to get mesmerized by its picturesque natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. And, there are several places in India that just...
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August 27, 2019: Indian Paintbrush
DrFumblefinger shares some images of a favorite mountain wildflower.
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Indian Railways - The Pride of India
When it comes to railway transport, Indian railways are unbeatable as it has now served for more than 150 years and has gained much significance in the public transport industry of the nation. Indian Railways operate between 7,100 stations and it has 60,000+ professional coaches. This makes Indian railways the 4th largest rail network of the world. Post-launch period, the IRCTC (Indian Railways Giving in and Tourism Corporation Limited) has formed a strong virtual platform with lots of...
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Fort William Henry: A journey to the 18th century
Jonathan L takes us back to the French and Indian War on a visit to Lake George
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Exploring Willemstad, Curacao’s UNESCO World Heritage Site
Sunday morning it is quiet in Willemstad; so different from earlier in the week when I walked along busy streets, admiring the island’s Dutch architecture and interacting with local merchants. My lodging is in the neighborhood of...
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October 17, 2018: Indian Trading Post, Banff
DrFumblefinger visits one of the classic places to visit within the Banff townsite. Formerly a fur trading post, it now highlights native handicrafts.
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Study MBBS in China, Medical College for Indian Students, Admission
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Dec. 24, 2018: Museum of the American Indian, Washington
DrFumblefinger visits the Smithsonian's Museum of the American Indian.
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What Can We Expect from the Future of Indian EdTech
The following article has been inspired by the thoughts of Mr. Mayank Srivastava . He is the Founder of Experts’ Global, one of the world’s leading EdTech firms in the field of GMAT prep and MBA admission consulting . Education Technology is the practice of deploying technology to impart education. This practice has the potential to revolutionize how far and how effectively education is imparted, across the world. Technology may seem like it is already a very big deal in education but the...
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Important Tips to Get Your Indian e-Visa Fast and Hassle-Free
Visa application process is always changing in India. This may let you think it’s something complicated. Let’s be assured, it’s not as complicated as you think it is. In this blogpost, let’s discuss the application process for 60-day electronic tourist visa to the country. Previously, this was a 30-day visa but recently, its duration has been extended to 60 days. The 60-day Indian eVisa is also applicable for foreign businessmen and patients, who want to avail treatment in India. Indian...
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Re: Indian Railways - The Pride of India
I have been on the Shatabdi Express and in Executive Class it is certainly a very comfortable ride - better than most European trains. I also enjoyed the food (which was included in the ticket price). But, as you say, there are many other services which are pretty poor. PS: IRCTC stands for 'Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation'
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October 13, 2020: Indian Ring-Necked Parakeets
DrFumblefinger enjoyed seeing flocks of these colorful birds during his trip to India.
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Seychelles reopening to tourists this month
The Seychelles Tourism Board has reported that the country will reopen to tourists, regardless of whether they have been vaccinated or not, from March 25. However, visitors from South Africa will remain barred from entry, with this decision set to be reviewed in the coming weeks. Visitors will now only be required to present a negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior to departure. There will be no quarantine requirement or restriction on movement upon entry into the Seychelles. The minimum...
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National Museum of the American Indian, in NYC
Jonathan L visits the New York City branch of the National Museum of the American Indian
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Re: National Museum of the American Indian, in NYC
Reminds me of some of the beautiful pieces in the Heard Museum in Phoenix AZ
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Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska
Samantha shares memories from a road trip stop to visit to Scotts Bluff National Monument in Gering, Nebraska
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Exploring the Pinnacles Desert, Western Australia
DrFumblefinger visits the Pinnacles Desert in Western Australia, north of Perth. The area is characterized by thousands of eroded rock spires setting in desert sand, along the Indian Ocean.
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U.S. Customs House, Battery Park, NYC (Where Gumbo was #110)
Sometimes you make a plan to see something, but don't get there for a long time. And sometimes you have no plan at all, and just find something worth seeing. The latter happened to me a couple of weeks ago. I was left with time to kill in Lower...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jan, 6, 2014: The Pinnacles, Nambung National Park, Western Australia
Situated in Western Australia, Nambung National Park is well known for its eroded rock columns, known as "The Pinnacles". It's a fascinating desert landscape, yellow sand with thousands of these erect limestone pillars like a stone...
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Smithsonian highlights 500-year-old 'Great Inka Road'
The Great Inka Road, an engineering marvel, 24,000 miles long and passing through 6 Latin American countries, is the focus of a new two-year exhibit that opened this week at the Smithsonian's Museum of the American Indian in Washington.
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India's army declares war on Mt. Everest 'junkyard'
Following complaints last month by Nepal's Sherpas that Mount Everest had become the "world's highest junkyard," littered with food trash, human waste and unwanted equipment, India's army mountaineers will join a team of Sherpas on clean-up duty.
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 1a) Colombo
This is the first in a series of posts featuring my travels to Sri Lanka. My visits to this island centered around seeing my favorite author and dear friend, futurist Sir Arthur C. Clarke.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 12, 2013: Sunset in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Among the many sunsets I've seen in my life, I'd rank the 30 or so viewed from Colombo's Galle Face Hotel among the best; varied in color and intensity, but always beautiful.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 2, 2015: Indian Ocean Sunset
There are places in the world where people stop what they're doing to enjoy the setting of the sun. Usually these are tropical countries, where tourists sip tall cool drinks beside a pool as they watch this evidence of the earth's...
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Sept. 13, 2018: Scenes from the Batticaloa Waterfront
DrFumblefinger visits some of the sights around Batticaloa's ample waterfront.
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Koneswaram Temple, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
DrFumblefinger visits the Koneswaram Temple, sitting high on a rock prominence overlooking Trincomalee, the Indian Ocean, and the city's beautiful harbor.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 2, 2014: The Fishmonger, Sri Lanka
Fish are an important and traditional source of dietary protein for those living in coastal Sri Lanka. Even in modern times fishing is still very much a cottage industry.