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Re: Boston in the fall - suggestions please!
Agree with PHeymont. Plan your trips around the leaf watching. Lots of pretty small towns around New England, although many will be pretty booked. I'd leave at least 3-4 days for Boston. Lots to see and do there, including many items relating to the rebellious Yankees throwing off the ties with old King George. And great museums and restaurants and such. We can get into more details if you'd like, but you'll definitely want a good guide book. Many people find a day in Salem (famous for its...
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Re: Wonders of the Modern World
The Soviets have never been completely transparent about Chernobyl, but this is the story as best as I was able to synthesize it: It seems that the alarm system was malfunctioning (going off all the time) so it was turned off by the tech monitoring the system. He had the fuel rods pulled out of their cooling chambers for maintenance work, was distracted (remember, the alarms are off), then by the time he focused back on the task at hand the rods had begun to melt and couldn't be reinserted...
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Re: What's the Best City in the World to Eat in?
I won't claim any city to be the best in the world—at least not until I have time to visit them all! I'm always skeptical anyway about "the best" "the most" and so forth. That said, I'll also add that the best is not always the most expensive or famous. And I'm pleased to see that he's not pushing posh places, but rather inexpensive curry houses and a 24-hour cafe. His point seems to be that London is the best city to eat in because it is, his opinion, the best city to BE in. So, I'll...
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Re: Gifts to bring back from Portugal or Barcellona
You might also consider not-handpainted tiles. The tiles you can see by the thousands on many buildings are available from building-supply or hardware vendors (drogaria) in many, many styles. Add some stick-on rubber bumpers to the back and you've got a practical--and cheap--Portuguese souvenir!
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Re: Hi Everybody! I'm new here.
I'd like to add my welcome, too, Ted! To you and all of our members, thanks for joining and for visiting TravelGumbo, and for your contributions to this website. Spread the word! We want T.G. to be a fun and interesting place for people who love to travel!
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Re: Republic of San Marino
Great report and photos! I'll make sure that I add San Marino on my ever expanding travel list.
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Re: World's most attractive libraries
A followup to attractive libraries are great bookstores. Fodors just released 16 of their favorites in the USA, which you can find here . I've visited a number of these and enjoyed them. I would like to add two other stores that I know of. 1) Univ. of Washington bookstore. While mostly a student store aimed at textbooks and supplies and such, it has an excellent collection of fiction and non-fiction as well as frequent author readings and book signings. 2) Auntie's books in Spokane,...
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Re: Lost a US Passport Overseas? What I learned this trip.
Well, this I think is nearly everyone's worst nightmare, but glad to know it is a pretty efficient process in case it does happen. Making a mental note to add telephone numbers of the US Consulate to my travel documents. Only 32 more days until I set off...!
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Re: Liverpool and Manchester
Trains run every hour between the two Cities Paul. You need to add Liverpool Anglican Cathedral and the Catholic Cathedral of Christ the King. We have two.The Anglican one was the worlds largest - but I think St Johns in NY had to beat it. Speke Hall. Chester. Here's a list to peruse at your leisure. Meanwhile I'll put a reserved in my diary. http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/A...seyside_England.html Liverpool Cathedral 360' tour: http://www.liverpoolcathedral360.com/tour/ Liverpool World Museum
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Re: Need help planning Morocco trip
To add to Mac's suggestions, with the week you have I'd recommend either a combination of Fes & Chefchaouen OR Marrakech & Essaouira. The first gives you an interesting medina experience combined with a very pretty mountain town and the Roman ruins of Volubilis between. The second a large city with all it has to offer plus a much smaller and very beautiful seaside fishing town with good tourist infrastructure. For that time of year I'd recommend Marrakech/Essaouira. If you're passing...
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Re: Need help planning Morocco trip
If you're passing through Europe and plan to go directly on to Marrakech, keep in mind that the low fare carriers more often than not use secondary airports which will add to your travel time if go straight on. For instance, if you fly into London's Heathrow airport a low fare airline will likely use either Luton or Stansted. I believe British Airways has flights from Heathrow so check on the variables and you may find that with time and costs involved to change airports a bit more expensive...
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Re: I get to Boomerang to Spain ! Cheap !
I envy your trip! We'll overlap in time, but not in place. If you do add France to the itinerary, you might want to look into the new TGV service from Barcelona to Paris that starts this month. I'm not sure of its route as it leaves Spain, but it might go where you want to!
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Re: I get to Boomerang to Spain ! Cheap !
Originally Posted by PHeymont: I envy your trip! We'll overlap in time, but not in place. If you do add France to the itinerary, you might want to look into the new TGV service from Barcelona to Paris that starts this month. I'm not sure of its route as it leaves Spain, but it might go where you want to! For some time the AVE has run from Madrid to Figueres which is north of Barcelona and Girona. The TGV has been running from Figueres to Paris for some time as well. I'm told that it takes...
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Re: Paris Authentic
The 2CV is already on my reservation list for next summer's trip (might be my birthday present!). I love the routing logic. JFK is my home so I can't avoid it, but I'm always searching for ways to avoid Heathrow. Last summer that led to 5 days in Barcelona on the way home from Portugal, and next summer we're having Basel as an add-on so we can fly from Zurich instead of through London. PS...here's a 2CV parked outside a restaurant along the Adige, in Verona last summer.
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Re: Spain or Portugal?
Portugal's rail system feels a bit worn in places, and some trains look terrible from outside...but the interiors are clean and the system seems to work. Not a terribly large country, so that time between the two largest cities (Lisbon and Porto) is about 3.5 hours. If you add in getting to the airport early and getting in from the airport at the other end, it's probably faster than flying. Other significant points in Portugal also have reasonable rail service, including Coimbra, the...
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Holiday Gift List for Travelers
Although most travelers would like the actual travel, the Daily Mail came out with a list for the travel addict in your life. And addict is a pretty accurate word, don't you think? I like the Travel Stub Diary and Scratch Off World Map Poster....
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Five outdoor activities to enjoy in Rajasthan
The monotonous routine life is full of boredom and stress. Outdoor adventurous activities are ultimate stress busters and fill your life with fun and excitement. Just slather your skin with a suntan and enjoy the out life under the open sky and sun. Rajasthan is a popular outdoor activity destination, and the major attractions are hot air balloon rides, paragliding, water sports, desert and camel safari. A few favorite destinations are: Desert safari at the Thar Desert The sand dunes in...
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Scary Truth About 5 Haunted Places in Goa
Just like every coin Goa is also having its’ another side which is still intact, mysterious and Haunted. Yes! Haunted, you read it right. Place filled with a plethora of people round the year is hard to believe is filled with haunted places. Here is this post we are going to discuss about the Haunted Places in Goa , knowing about which will going to be a different experience. 1. Three Kings Church Three Kings Church Church is the integral part of Goa’s culture and traditions. Filled with...
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How to Plan the Perfect Summer Festival
Summer is here and the time for festival-goers to once again enjoy a full schedule of festivals and events – including yours! But you need to get it right, as poor performance makes for a poor impression. With your festival’s reputation dented, it can be hard to gain support for future events. Here are a list of some of the do’s and don’ts of festival planning. What would you add to the list? On the DO list… Keep attendees and staff hydrated – and that means having plenty of refreshment...
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The Importance Of a Summer Family Break
Everybody needs some time away from the daily grind. We all live busy lives at work, home and school and with the pressures of day to day life, there is often too little time to relax and communicate properly with our loved ones. Weekends are often filled with extra curricular activities and catching up with paperwork at home or chores. Holidays are necessary to get a break from the routine, from Lakeside holidays in lush countryside to beach breaks abroad but did you know just how...
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Adventurous places to visit in India
Life itself is a fun-filled adventure where we come across alternate twists and turns. Travelling is the best activity that helps us to find quick relief from our hectic schedules. India being blessed with an extensive land diversity, planning an adventurous trip here is something you should never miss on. Indian adventurous locations are characterized by high peaks, fascinating rivers, arduous mountain ranges, exotic wildlife. So, if you are ready to ditch in the boredom of your 9 to 5...
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Air Miles vs Low Fare Airline
Looking for flights to Europe on which to spend my miles and being astonished by the fees, I had a look on the Norwegian site and was amazed in the other direction, by how cheap the fares were from the West Coast. Until I started trying to...
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5 Reasons why Rajasthan is one of the most Romantic Place
Rajasthan, the place of the kings and rulers has been attracting tourists and visitors from across the countries for the magnificent forts and palaces, lakes and temples and also the fairs. Rajasthan is one of the most sought-after place by the explorers and adventure seekers. Choosing Rajasthan holiday packages from Royal Adventure Tours helps you explore the vivid culture and enjoy the most in the most romantic place in the country. The fascinating features in Rajasthan have made it one of...
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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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Popular Destinations for Water Sports Activities in India
Blessed with waters of three oceans- Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean, India is one of the best places for watersports in the world. Ready to explore the turquoise blues, the interesting diving spots and the colorful marine life? So, without much ado, here are some of the popular destinations where you can enjoy exciting water sports activities in India . Andaman Island Leaving behind all other destinations, Andaman leads the list. This Island archipelago is so much popular...
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Croatia -- Among the best Vacation Locations for that Trendy!
A high profile or perhaps a famous individual putting on a specific type of clothing or even add-ons in addition to carrying out a particular gown signal gets style. Each kids like to end up being trendy as well as therefore adhere to the actual pattern arranged through a common celebrity. Nicely, who nothing like becoming when compared with a good acting professional or even celebrity when it comes to their own excellent outfitting feeling? This particular demonstrates which becoming trendy...
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10 Best Cuisine of India you must experience
A country of great dimensions and in which living centuries of history, cultures and religion along with a good amount of different local dishes, also reflects in its gastronomy that interesting diversity. That is why today we delve into the typical dishes of Indian cuisine, where spices reign of undisputable manner. The irresistible flavors of meals of this part of the globe owe much to the cayenne, cloves, ginger, saffron or cardamom. These and other condiments, combined in mixtures like...
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Top 10 Destinations Worth Exploring in Korea
When I say Korea, know that I am referring to South Korea by default. Of course, there would have been no confusion if there was no recent friendly meeting between North and South Korean leaders. True that the two places are now on excellent terms but South Korea is still the undisputed tourism hub. In recent years, the country has attracted special attention. This maybe solely because of social media sites and concentrated efforts by the Korean government to improve infrastructure as well...
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A Comparison between a Softside and Hardside Designer Luggage Set
The truth is that the debate between a softside versus a hardside luggage continues to rage on, and it all depends on various factors. When you visit a luggage store, the very first question you will probably ask the shopkeeper is whether they have soft or hard luggage. Most people prefer one luggage to the other and generally, they choose it based on their prior travel experience. It is true that in the last 2-3 years, there’s been a major shift to the hardside designer luggage set, with...
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8 Tried & Tested Ways to Plan a Fun-filled RV Trip
Are you tired of your monotonous life? If that’s true, then there are several ways of beating everyday monotony, all you have to do is get ready to implement them. One of the best ways to add more colour and fun to your life is to take out time from your busy schedule to spend some memorable moments with your loved ones. Whether you talk about your child, spouse or your parents, they always want to spend quality moments with you. Holidays can bring a world of difference in your life.
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The List Of Ultimate Destinations For An Amazing Stag-Do
Planning for a stag do destination may seem daunting, but exciting at the same time. Be it just for the night or the weekend, there are many options to choose from and have a blast just the same. If you have the budget (and the time), you can plan a month long getaway because it’s not every day that your buddy gets hitched. Since it's the last chance for the groom-to-be to enjoy his singledom, it falls upon his friends to throw him a stag party that he will remember forever! And because you...
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Classic American Cars #5
Here's another piece of History to feast your eyes on !Any information to add to the post ?I really know nothing about the origins !
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Here’s How Uber Customers are charged extra money that goes into the company’s pocket
The company has recently introduced ‘Upfront fares’ after suspending ‘Surge pricing’. Previously the app used to show the surge multiplier(something like 1.6x, 2.2x which means the customer has to pay 1.6 times of the actual charge) for a trip the customer is about to book which in turn varies according to the demand of the taxis in that locality. This has led to the cause of many distressful customers to give up using the app immediately they see the surge sign. By introducing ‘Upfront...
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Find The Most Romantic Boutique Hotel in Sydney
There’s no better way of recharging your relationship and waking up those butterflies than going away for a little romantic getaway with your significant other. For trips like those, people often opt for some countryside family-owned bed and breakfast, but what if you want to make your romantic trip a city break as well? Let’s say you choose Sydney to be your destination. Where would you stay? Boutique hotels make the perfect choice since they’re petite, usually independent, and, therefore,...
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Enjoy the Amazing and World Famous Disneyland Paris Holidays by Air
Paris is the wonderful and popular place in all over the world, known for some famous landmarks such as the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel tower; the best place for lovers, Paris Disneyland for kids. One can experience an astonishing holiday with families, there is so much to enjoy in Paris. What is the best way to travel in Paris? Tour and travels companies are providing the exciting offers to travel to distinct places. Most of the people are not having much time for travelling it’s due to their...
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Looking for Amazing People Who love to Travel To Share Their Story
My name is Dominique. I have always loved to travel, seek adventures at new places, learn about other cultures, and meet people very different from me. I have been fortunate enough to be able to do extensive traveling whilst I was living in Paris, through my international studies at my university. It transformed how I see the world in more ways than I can possibly describe. And I am sure, if any of you have done some extensive traveling time faraway from home, at some other corner of the...
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To make your vacation cool, try these Apps
Everyone is leading a stressful life, their work life demands a lot from them. A peaceful and happy life has become days of past. Most of us are living mechanical and sedentary lives. Once in a while, we feel like taking a break and go on a vacation. A long trip within India or foreign countries will help us to let loose and become stress free. Traveling and exploring is always an adventurous task. Going on trips with our family or friends is completely a different kind of experience. It is...
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Benefits of Self-Drive Cars on Rentals over Taxis & Cabs
With the rising awareness among average Indians, the demand for improved services is on the rise these days than in the past. Nothing exemplifies this phenomenon or the new trend in a better way than the choice of rental cars among people in India. Though the cab culture in India has undergone some changes in recent years, it is still quite a distance away from accepting the idea of self-driven cars. That said, the joys of self-driven cars far exceed the experience of sitting in a passenger...
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Spend Your Summer Vacation in South America
The massive continent of South America is so rich with culture and ripe with breathtaking scenery that it’s considered the Holy Grail for travelers. South America is a destination that caters in any kind of traveler; whether you want to trek the many backpacking trails, have a fun-filled wilderness experience, or go on one of the many outdoor adventures. Spending your summer vacation in South America, during the southern hemisphere’s winter, is a favorable option because it will allow you...
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How can Selected Accommodation Improve Vacation ?
While most people put so much effort in picking out a country to travel to, as well as, in picking out sights to tour, they often overlook selecting a proper accommodation. Little do they know that a properly selected accommodation has a lot of potential to improve a vacation on several levels. 1. It Can Give You a Taste of the Authentic Culture Depending on where you choose to stay, you can end up with an increased dosage of culture, or a rather bland experience. Here’s where a very common...
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Tips to plan a perfect trip to the Galápagos Islands
Galapagos islands vacation is going to be the best trip of your life it is because it is a trip of a lifetime if you are planning it in a better way. In simple words, the Galápagos Islands are the most beautiful place in the world which you must plan to visit at least once in your life. The Galápagos Islands can be a perfect place to get up close to and interact with the wild animals quite safely. The Galápagos Islands can be an ultimate travel destination for the ones who love nature,...
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10 Places To Visit Before They Disappear From Earth
The media so often tell us about the changes in the Earth’s climate and landscape related to human activity, that we have ceased to attach great importance to this. Global warming - it has been talked about for decades, but we don’t feel it, rising sea levels are somehow far away from us and are not perceived as a danger. Meanwhile, there are a large number of beautiful parts of our planet, on which these changes have a tremendous and disastrous effect. Taj Mahal, Agra, India According to...
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7 Great Romantic Dating Ideas You Should Try
When a person first begins dating, a few drinks and a nice meal is all it really takes. However, once enough time has passed by and people get more comfortable with each other, it would simply be fun to add just a little “spark” back into any date night. Other than those typical dates, creative dating ideas are certainly in order. Ranging from great foodie date night ideas which include eating each one of the meal courses at a different restaurant, to various outdoorsy ideas for nature...
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Pleasures of a South African Safari Experience
South Africa delights in its differing qualities: a spot where untamed wildlife meets extravagant pleasure and a 'Rainbow Nation' of many cultures reveal a dazzling mixture of invitations. From a well-placed South African safari and amazing shorelines to shining seaside urban communities and world-class vineyards, South African safaris truly have it all. Traveling to South Africa offers a wealth of safari experiences, from lavish subtropical shoreline timberlands to the fantastic separation...
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10 honeymoon destinations in new zealand
If you want to move away from mainstream honeymoon destinations like Bali, Thailand and do something out-of-the-box, consider honeymooning in New Zealand. Words fall short when we describe how ethereal this destination is as a perfect honeymoon spot. There is endless variety of tourist attractions, some stunning views and much more. Whether you want to simply enjoy a laid back vacation at the beach, indulge your senses with the stunning scenery or drown knee-deep in the delectable cuisine...
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Transform Your House into a Luxury Home
Houses can be funny things. When you move into a new home, it can feel alien to you. You have yet to claim your mark on the place making it difficult to feel entirely at ease. On the other end of the scale after years of living in the same dwelling, the old feelings of love can be replaced by boredom and disappointment. It takes a lot of hard work and determination to create a luxury home that feels truly like it’s your own, but it is worth it. The Personal Side of Design You’ll know when...
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5 Must Visit Offbeat Place in Himachal Pradesh for Honeymoon
Your understanding of mountain stations in Himachal Pradesh is limited to just Shimla and Manali and trust, almost everyone has been around, perhaps you too, earlier on your previous decades! But this your honeymoon, we all know you have planned many matters for your honeymoon visit to Himachal Pradesh , also we'd love to add a spice of some of those offbeat areas in Himachal Pradesh to get a honeymoon that's not on the tourist radar and therefore are still unexplored. So, are you prepared...
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Traveling Details We Usually Forget All About
Travelling is an activity so exciting that travellers get so excited that they forget to pack even the essentials. Once you’ve gone on a holiday or two, it becomes clear which items get skipped regularly while packing. These might be details but the devil (of travel) is in the details. More often than not, the things you forget to pack are the ones you require the most, like sunscreen lotion or a Band-Aid. In other cases, we disregard some travel basic, such as the best time to travel during...
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Ask, and Ask Again: Cancellation Rules
We just had to postpone our trip to Toronto, which was planned for this weekend. We had one ticket on a Westjet flight purchased through Expedia; the other was purchased through a travel administrator used by USBank for its Flexpoints program. ...
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London In 1927, Recreated Shot For Shot.
Londonist again. I didn't know there were color films in 1927. Watch this fantastic short film and the recreation, shot by shot, in modern London. Even the sound track is wonderful. Hit it! I should add, while I watched, I...