Tagged With "outdoor concerts"
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Re: Hamburg concert hall: Overdue, Over Budget, Finished
The German government were offering Hamburg as a suitable venue for the Olympic Games. The good people of Hamburg have said they no longer trust developers and politicians. No thank you. I find the new Concert Hall to be a monster on stilts. Not a pleasant view from any angle.
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Re: Please Don't Squeeze the Passengers: Airbus
Interesting point, Mac. Large planes with bright decor somehow seem to me roomier, even if the seat is the same size. I think there's a balance between physical comfort and "feel" that airlines may not always recognize. On the other hand, I've been on 777s that had so little division of space that my mental image was sitting in a huge concert hall...and felt a bit uncomfortable from that!
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Re: Ultimate outdoor vacation: a year without walls
I love being out of doors, including some time roughing it. But I also love showers, a nice meal and a comfortable bed. Glad to know there's adventuresome folks out there!
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Re: JetBlue at JFK: A most unusual rooftop lounge
Is it a "frequent flyer" only lounge, or open to all JetBlue passengers?
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo? #62
I have never been to Iceland, although I've flown over it many times (usually covered in clouds), but looking at the Reykjavik Tourist wesite, the windows resemble those of the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 27, 2015: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Red Rocks Park, Colorado
I was just out there 2 weeks ago. Unfortunately didn't get to see a concert yet heard it's an amazing place. There are so many artist whom have performed there.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 27, 2015: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Red Rocks Park, Colorado
Thanks for your feedback Mytraveledroad and DrFumblefinger. I hope to one day see a concert at this venue. I had a blast just exploring the empty amphitheater, I can only imagine what a thrill it would be to actually see a concert there.
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo? (#109)
The free-form shape and the large single entrance lead me to think of a concert hall...room for a big auditorium within. The windows are too irregular for offices or apartments, but might work for galleries or studios. Recent? Last 10-15 years? Hmmm...the grass rather than street setting makes me wonder if it's on a campus?
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo? (#109)
Agree, PHeymont. Looks like an artsy building. Probably a concert auditorium but I could see an museum or art gallery in here, too.
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Re: Around the World in 80 Airbnbs
It has made different numbers available on different days, but has not said what the total available might be. That seems a bit odd, the more so in view of the problems people have had in booking it, I learn. The piece below, from Fast Company, indicates that it is a bit like trying to book tickets for a hot concert, and that a number of people were charged but not accepted, or were charged multiple times. https://www.fastcompany.com/90...some-customers-angry Phineas Fogg appears to have had...
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#118)
I'll be the first to take a stab. Obviously a church, not new, but not ancient. Excellent craftsmanship in the stained glass and altar. A concert, as in many churches, would make me favor Europe over America,
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Memphis, Tennessee: 1) Graceland
3764 Elvis Presley Blvd. It’s an address most Elvis fans know by heart because that’s where you’ll find Graceland . Graceland is THE place every Elvis must visit at least once in their lifetime. Not only was...
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Erasmus Hall, Brooklyn, NY: Where Gumbo Was (#81)
As my fellow New Yorker Jonathan L recognized right away, Gumbo was at Erasmus Hall High School, the oldest public school in New York, and certainly one of the most beautiful. The exterior seen in the puzzle picture, in "Collegiate...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 13, 2013: Jeronimos Monastery
Sunlight and shade highlight the complex carving of this stonework at the Monastery of Jeronimos at Belem, in Lisbon. This late-Gothic style is called Manueline, after King Manuel I. It’s marked by ornate stonework, often including maritime...
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Keep it to yourself! Selfie-stick bans spread
Selfie sticks, those extensions that let you photograph yourself at arms' length—and possibly poke your neighbor in the eye, have been banned from a number of museums and concert halls in the past year. Now, two major U.S. music festivals have...
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Song at 35,000 feet
Southwest airlines posted a fun clip of a band (the Black Cadillacs) performing a song they wrote in Memphis, in a 737 flying to Memphis. The plane's public address system provides far from a perfect sound environment, but the passengers seem to...
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Las Vegas -- last stop of the Elvis tour
This post marks the end of our journey to see sites related to Elvis Presley's life. So far we've visited Elvis' birth home in Tupelo , his mansion, Graceland , its car museum , and we've toured Memphis ...
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Poland: "working to make Chopin a tourism brand"
These days, "branding" is a big issue in tourism, and tourist promotion agencies are looking for brands they can promote. Just as Skopje, Macedonia (see NewsLink just before this one) is branding itself as the hometown of Alexander the Great, Poland...
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Elvis Plays Las Vegas again...sort of
Elvis Presley's Memphis estate, Graceland, is planning to open a permanent Presley exhibit in the King of Rock 'n Roll's second home, Las Vegas. The plans include not only a big display of memorabilia (including a 35' sign from one of his concert...
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Journey into the past: Prague's Lobkowicz Palace
While on a cruise expedition, Marilyn Jones has the chance to see the past through the life and home of a noble family.
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New York's Circle Line gets new boats
New York's iconic boat ride gets a pair of updated boats, with more to come.
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The Bikaner Mail
Bob Cranwell shares the story of a most memorable train journey -- an experience uniquely Indian.
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New views of Notre Dame
After many visits to the iconic cathedral, PHeymont looks for new views of familiar places.
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Postojna Cave, Slovenia (Where Gumbo was #373)
Gumbo was visiting the spectacular Postojna cave in Slovenia. It's a beautiful cave, with an amazing assortment of dripstone formations.
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May 30, 2020: Panda with Saxophone, Vienna
A whimsical panda plays street musician outside one of Vienna's major concert halls.
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Ends of the Line: Taking the #1 Train, NYC
Every New York subway line has its own character; Jonathan L begins an exploration of what's at their ends, starting with his home line.
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Spring Greening in Prospect Park
PHeymont has been walking his favorite park almost daily for lockdown exercise, and has been watching its annual turn from winter to green.
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A Vivid View of Theaters Past
Time ravages great beauties and sometimes restores them. Marilyn Jones shares with us a book that chronicles some astonishing recent examples.
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The Wonder and Pitfalls of Prague’s Old Town
Marek offers some suggestions for things to see and do in Old Town Prague (sponsored content).
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Prince's Island Park, Calgary
DrFumblefinger visits Prince's Island Park, situated on an island in the Bow River just north of downtown Calgary
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Emperor Ludwig's Ettal Monastery and Abbey, Bavaria
Samantha and her husband really enjoyed their visit to Emperor Ludwig's Ettal Monastery and Abbey in Bavaria, Germany. It is absolutely gorgeous.
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December 26, 2019: Stockholm Concert Hall
Stockholm's Royal Concert Hall is home to the Royal Stockholm Philaharmonic Orchestra, as well as the venue for the annual Nobel Prize Ceremony every December.
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Stockholm's Haymarket Square
DrFumblefinger visits Stockholm's Haymarket, a busy square that is home to a popular food and vegetable market.
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Save your life—visit a museum
What you always knew is true: art and culture are good for you, and a new study backs that up.
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The Battery, New York City
The Battery is the gateway to the Statue of Liberty and Staten Island, but Jonathan L shows us how much more it is
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March 23, 2020: Marienkirche, Berlin
DrFumblefinger stumbles across a rehearsal for a concert at Berlin's historic St. Mary's church, one of the oldest churches in Berlin (dating to the 13th century).
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Barcelona's "Other Architect"
Almost everyone who visits Barcelona goes knowing a little about Antonio Gaudi, the “moderniste” architect of the Sagrada Familia basilica and a host of unusual early 20th century buildings. Those who don’t soon find out that Gaudi...
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A journey around Iceland: 1) Reykjavik
(View of Reykjavik, from Hallsgrimkirkja) I love visiting places that are rich in scenery, mountains, rivers, waterfalls and hiking; Iceland seemed a good fit for me. Until a few years ago the cost of a trip to Iceland was...
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Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#118)
A church again...no way to fool you about that, despite the concert setting. But where? That's for you to tease out, to seek the clues, to share ideas with fellow Gumbo members and perhaps—it happens often—the secret will be cracked...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 24, 2015: A special Fourth of July celebration in Bristol, RI
The beautiful waterfront town of Bristol, RI, has a lot to be proud of. Here—in this picture-perfect port town—the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the nation is celebrated earning the city its nickname...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 27, 2015: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Red Rocks Park, Colorado
Throughout the years I have noticed that many of my favorite recording artists have performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, which is located in Red Rocks Park (part of the Denver Mountain Parks system) near Morrison, Colorado, 15 miles west of...
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JetBlue at JFK: A most unusual rooftop lounge
JetBlue likes to keep up its passenger-friendly image (despite imposing baggage fees this week) so it's not a big surprise that they've blazed a new path in airport amenities: a rooftop lounge on top of their Terminal 5 at JFK. The space is...
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Ultimate outdoor vacation: a year without walls
Photo: Instagram A Norwegian couple has just finished the real outdoorfolks' dream: they've spent the last year in Norway's Arctic regions, sleeping in tents and improvised shelters, and living off the land. The couple, Elise Theoline...
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5 Best Places To Visit In Europe in 2018
Europe has always been a fascinating destination for travellers and there is nothing like visiting the continent that has been at the four fold of human civilization. In this post, we have compiled a list of the 5 best places to visit in Europe that you must surely visit in 2018: 1. Hamburg, Germany: The city of Hamburg is often known as the gateway of the world since ancient times and rightly so. Hamburg will probably blow you away with its rich architecture and maritime wonders around the...
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Amazing Space: Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Boston's outrageous Isabella Stewart Gardner left behind a museum that's nearly as amazing as the art it contains.
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Berlin Opera re-opens on 275th anniversary
After seven years of renovations that include new technology and acoustics, the Staatsoper is back.
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Carnegie Museums and the University of Pittsburgh
Jonathan L takes us to the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, home to universities and museums.
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McNutt Sculpture Garden and Outdoor Sculptures - San Antonio, Texas
In San Antonio, Samantha and her husband decided to check out the McNutt Sculpture Garden and Outdoor Sculptures at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.