Tagged With "Mona Lisa"
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Re: Budget Deal Asks Air Passengers to Pay More
I especially don't like it that they call it a fee- so members of Congress can keep their pledge not to raise taxes.The above Forbes link was good to compare it to the gas tax. This reminds me of a Simpson episode where Lisa( in Barts vision) is President. she is told to call a massive tax hike a refund adjustment.
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Re: Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart
This display of beautiful cars is a modern day "Work of Art" They require no adornment by mannequins from the Kmart. I'd compare it to the Ad's we see at Bus Stops where some gorgeous model has had a Moustache added by some "Wag" with a Sharpie pen ! Or maybe adding some "Christmas Tinsel" to the Mona Lisa to improve her good looks ! "A place for everything - and everything in it's place!" (A Bimbo - over here - is a Lady with stunning looks - but lower than average IQ)
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Re: Memphis, Tennessee: 1) Graceland
Originally Posted by DrFumblefinger: Hi Garry. Yes, the tour really gets you into the private corners of Elvis' life, with the exception of the second floor which has always been closed to the general public. In the early years that Graceland was open, Elvis' grandmother lived there but she's passed on some time ago. I believe that Priscilla (Elvis' ex) and Lisa Marie stay there from time to time - mostly because they have fond memories of life with Elvis here. The Colonel took 50% and Elvis...
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Re: Memphis, Tennessee 2) The King's chariots
Just a short post-pubication note. Apparently the estate has the two airplanes for sale now. Not sure how this will impact visitation, but the Lisa Marie is especially interesting because of the thought and design Elvis put into its renovation.
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Re: Gallery: The Roof of Hawaii. An amazing sunset on Mauna Kea!
Folks should not underestimate how very cold and windy it gets up there, especially when its dark. You'll want your full winter clothes here -- gloves, parka, hat. Beautiful photos, Dr.Y. Brings back many special memories!
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Re: Gallery: The Roof of Hawaii. An amazing sunset on Mauna Kea!
What an amazing place! Your photos look like they were taken from a plane!
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Re: Gallery: The Roof of Hawaii. An amazing sunset on Mauna Kea!
Now I wish we'd taken time away from the volcanoes to go up there!
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Re: Gallery: The Roof of Hawaii. An amazing sunset on Mauna Kea!
Originally Posted by Travel Rob: What an amazing place! Your photos look like they were taken from a plane! Yes, the summit is actually 40 percent above the Earth's atmosphere!
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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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Memphis, Tennessee 2) The King's chariots
Elvis loved cars and mechanical toys of all types, including motorcycles and airplanes. He had the money to indulge his passions, and you can see many of his favorites right across the street from Graceland . The Elvis...
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When the weather gives you lemons, try an icecycle!
No, that's not a misspelling, but it isn't the word the inventor of Ice Bikes used to describe her new-fangled winter contraption. Photo: Water Bikes of Buffalo Buffalo, NY is known for cold, and the Buffalo River and sometimes parts of...
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Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage (Part 1)
Lisa Day presents the first in a two part series on hiking and experience the Kumano Koda, a pilgrimage trail in Japan.
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Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage (Part 2)
Lisa Day concludes her series on journeying the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage in Japan, ending in Hongu Taisha.
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Florence invites vandals to go hi-tech
Tablets allow graffiti artists to leave their mark without leaving a mess for the clean-up crew.
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Celebrity puts all-woman crew on the bridge
For next year's International Women's Day, Celebrity Edge's 7-day cruise will feature an all-woman officer crew.
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American Brings Lego Art to Rome
American artist, Nathan Sawaya, brought his amazing Legos exhibition "The Art of the Brick" to Rome's SET (Spazio Eventi Tirso Gallery on Wednesday. October 28th. The exhibition included more than 80 works, such as the Venus...
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'Mona Lisa smile' eludes tomb searchers
Silvano Vinceti announcing his previous theory, 2011 Mona Lisa's smile in the famous portrait by Leonardo da Vinci has captured the hearts and imagination and hearts of thousands, and the speculations of even more: Why is she smiling? Who is...
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A Guide to Sapporo's Snow Festival – 札幌の雪まつり！
Lisa Day enjoys the winter festivities in Sapporo, with some amazing ice art on display.
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Sun Studio, Memphis, Tennessee: The house Sam Phillips built
What a thrill it was to visit Sun Studio at 706 Union Ave, Memphis, Tennessee! To step through the doors of this old building is to walk into Rock 'n Roll history. It was at Sun Studios that...
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The St. Augustine Lighthouse
Made of Alabama brick and Philadelphia iron, the St. Augustine Lighthouse has stood stoically on the shoreline of Anastasia Island as a beacon to maritime pilots since 1874. By JP Chartier The tower rises to a height of 165 ft....
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Times Square and Hell's Kitchen
I hate areas filled with tourists. Not just in NYC but wherever I travel. They are crowded. People just stop walking in the middle of the sidewalk. No one is really paying attention to what is happening around them. Unfortunately, sometimes I just...
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Gallery: The Roof of Hawaii. An amazing sunset on Mauna Kea!
Standing at an altitude of 4,205 meters (13,796 ft) above sea level, Mauna Kea mountain on the Big Island of Hawaii is the highest point in the Pacific Basin and the highest island-mountain in the world! According to the Hawaii tourism guild,...
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Louvre's new plan: Reservations required
Faced with ever-growing crowds, France's biggest museum is moving to a reservation-only admission system, starting this fall.
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Mona Lisa voted most disappointing
Two thousand EasyJet passengers rate the winners and losers (at least of their affections)
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March 15, 2019: The Mona Lisa, Paris
DrFumblefinger attempts to visit the Mona Lisa only to discover that the room in which it's housed is so crowded it's hard to get close to it.
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Airbnb offers date with Mona Lisa
Only a little time left to enter for a night at the Louvre with special events and airfare thrown in...
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Mona Lisa's back, and ready for selfies
The Louvre has returned Mona Lisa to display and has a new plan for giving everyone a (short) moment to view or take a selfie.
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Italy's nationalists: France doesn't get the picture(s)
Italy's nationalist leaders want to renege on a deal to lend Da Vinci paintings for a Louvre exhibition.
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A Country Lane in Ireland
Sometimes the best trip is to a place that's just to be seen and experienced for itself, with no special history or features.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, March 26, 2015: Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range 2-8-8-4 "Yellowstone" #229, Two Harbors, Minnesota
I know just what you mean Ottoman ! How can an intelligent person look at huge model train layout and just say : "Ok - what does it do ?" Like casting pearls before swine ! Like getting your 15 seconds viewing the Mona Lisa and just taking photos. Like watching the Space Station pass across the sky like a huge sparkling jewel. "Yes - I know it's the same every time - but it's an amazing piece of..... doesn't matter.."
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Re: March 15, 2019: The Mona Lisa, Paris
Thank you, there are so many more interesting and less crowded things to see at the Louvre.
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Vasa Museum (VasaMusett), Stockholm
DrFumblefinger visits the Vasa Museum, the most popular museum in Scandinavia. Here you'll find displayed an intact and remarkably well preserved warship that is almost 400 years old.
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Foodie Fun in Watkins Glen, New York
Passing through a lakeside resort, PHeymont ran into two noticeable if not notable food spots.
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Air France safety vid is travel ad, too
Air France's new safety video takes an unusual tack: it's shot all over France instead of inside a plane.
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All of the Louvre, now online
The world's most-visited art museum is offering an invitation to view even more than you can see at the museum.
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Immersive Art: Van Gogh Alive!
Kai Rambow guides us through a new way of looking at Van Gogh and other artists.
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Travelling to Paris? Check These Budget-Friendly Hotels During Your Stay
With travel slowly beginning to reopen, it's time to think about revisiting Paris. John reminds us of some of the reasons why (sponsored content)
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Canada: Opens to U.S. cruises, but...
Canada is preparing for port calls and departures by cruise ships again, but will impose vaccinationa and testing requirements.
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Re: Mona Lisa—in there somewhere!
The Mona Lisa is definitely my favorite painting because her enigmatic look is prevalent in my family. The line wasn't too bad when I got my turn in front of the masterpiece and snapped the closeup. Gray hair is me. My favorite painter though is Vincent Van Gogh.
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Las Vegas gets permanent 'digital museum'
Las Vegas gets a permanent home for 'immersive art' shows.
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Inside the Pyramid at the Louvre, Paris
DrFumblefinger shares photos of the famous modern pyramid that has become a symbol of Paris' Louvre
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Memories of Mona Lisa, Paris
George G shares interesting perspectives from visits to the Mona Lisa, 40 years apart.
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Winged Victory, Paris, France
Jonathan L finds Winged Victory welcoming visitors to the Louvre in Paris.
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Walking Paris: Montmartre to the Louvre
Jonathan L walks halfway across Paris and takes a tour of The Louvre
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Re: Walking Paris: Montmartre to the Louvre
Terrific! Great photos and great advice on how to tackle one of the world's most extensive art collections.
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Monument of an Abecedarian, Krakow
DrFumblefinger came across this interesting statue of a student outside of St Mary's Basilica in historic Krakow.
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Rokeby Museum, Vermont: a Station on the Underground Railroad
Jonathan L explores the history of the Underground Railroad in Vermont