Tagged With "Doc Hollywood"
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Re: Where Gumbo Was #12. Brasov, Romania
I'm not sure whether it is a case of shifting borders, or of seeking publicity, but Lugosi's official biography said Transylvania...but can you trust Hollywood? Hmmm....
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Re: California road trip ideas
My kids want to do Hollywood and all that stuff, so I guess we have to start or end up there. Me and my husband aren't too interested in that stuff, but nature is appealing, like redwoods and the ocean and stuff. Is Hwy 101 the one that goes along the coast? I think we could plan on getting to San Fran, too, because I think if you go to California and you don't everyone will tell you you should have...and I hear it's got lots of interesting food, too. And kind of quirky museums if there are ...
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Re: Philly's "Rocky Steps" Endangered?
What's amazing to me, more than Rocky, was how it came about. Sylvester Stallone turned down big money for his script because Hollywood wanted it without him being Rocky. And he was broke at the time. He stuck to his guns and eventually got to star in Rocky, becoming a huge movie star. Incredible that he had that much confidence in himself. http://www.philly.com/philly/b...-could-be-Rocky.html
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Gold Country, California: The Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
I thought this series about Gold Country was done. But I realize now that may not be true for some time. About 6 months ago, wanting to replace the wood stove in my house that was installed when the house was built in 1978, I called...
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For $345 you can fly back to the 70s on Pan Am
Well, sort of. The pricy ticket actually buys you a seat on the Pan Am Experience, a 4-hour simulated flight on a realistically simulated 747, complete with staff in period uniforms and a luxurious first-class meal...sourced from an actual airline...
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Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour of Seattle
Seattle's Pioneer Square is only the icing on the cake of Seattle's early history, preserved below. Samantha takes us along on a tour.
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October 12, 2017: Disneyland Monorail System, California
Ottoman has a look at the pioneering transportation system of Disneyland.
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California Gardens 2017: Gold Country, Part I
PortMoresby returns to a subject dear to her heart with the first of a 5 part series on gardens within driving distance of her home.
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Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles (Where Gumbo Was #212)
Gumbo was found at the famous Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. Learn more and see the incredible views.
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April 13, 2020: Movieland Wax Museum, Buena Park
DrFumblefinger remembers a visit to the Movieland Wax Museum in Buena Park. The Museum closed in 2005 and was torn down in 2016.
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Space Shuttle Endeavour: Out of This World
I recently had the chance to visit the Space Shuttle Endeavour , which is on exhibit at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. There were 6 different shuttles as part of the Space Shuttle program (Enterprise, Columbia,...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 10, 2015: Statue of Mary Tyler Moore, Minneapolis, Minneosta
She is the woman "who can turn the world on with her smile". Mary Tyler Moore is a Hollywood superstar who graced our television screens for over fifty years, not to mention appearing in a number of films on the silver screen. Well...
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From Brasov to Bran Castle and Rasnov
Transylvania. Dracula pops up in most people’s minds when they hear that word, and with good reason. Bram Stoker’s novel took place in Transylvania, but the writer himself actually never visited Romania. Although there are...
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March 23, 2018: Fabulous Grill, Gardena, California
Far from glittering Hollywood, but just as Los Angeles, a working-class breakfast place with fabulous hash browns.
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Travel Guide to Southwestern Missouri
We visit some of the attractions of Southwestern Missouri, including Branson and some of the region's lovely natural attractions.
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Home-town Heroine: Maureen O'Hara museum
Limerick opens a museum to honor Hollywood idol and home-town icon Maureen O'Hara
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There's nothing like a road trip
Travel writer Marilyn Jones takes us along on a road trip, and test-drives a new car.
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"Stars of the Big and Small Screen": Hollywood rolls into Calgary
The exhibit was called: "Stars of the Big and Small Screen. See the Cars that were the Stars".... and it was an interesting collection of American Steel....
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Contemporary philosophers
This has nothing much to do with travel, but I enjoyed these insights and thought you might too: ***** The first piece of luggage on the carousel never belongs to anyone. ~ George Roberts ***** If God had intended us to fly he would have...
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Canters Deli and the Original Farmers Market, Los Angeles
Travel Rob looks at two iconic places on Fairfax Ave in Los Angeles that are even better than he remembers.
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Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles
Travel Rob shows you why the Petersen Automotive Museum in LA is one of the finest Auto Museums in the world,
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Air New Zealand does it to Hollywood
Air New Zealand's mini-movies draw on Hollywood cliches to present the required safety info.
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HMY Britannia.
Ian Cook takes us on a phototour of the retired Royal Yacht Britannia, and provides a detailed account of her design and distinguished service to Great Britain.
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VR park puts you in The Hunger Games
A new Chinese amusement park feeds its patrons dark fantasies with a chance to virtually step into dangerous film worlds.
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Guitar-shaped hotel nears Florida opening
A unique building in Hollywood, Florida will open in October
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The RBG: Edinburgh's Greenest Spot
PHeymont seldom passes up a chance to stroll in a botanic garden, and found Edinburgh's, though not huge, full of color and unusual exhibits.
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Fairfax District, Los Angeles (Where Gumbo was #338)
Jonathan L walks us through the history and color of one of Los Angeles' most popular attractions.
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Behind the Scenes: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Lester takes us on a preview tour of the museum that's been ninety years in the planning and will open for movie fans next year.
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Oscars not enough? AirBnB now lets you rent celebrity homes
Oscar night not enough to satisfy your taste for Hollywood celebrities? Here's a new twist. There are a number of properties available for rent on AirBnB that let you rent at places celebrities once lived. Here's a link to more on...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, March 13, 2014: Jokulsarlon, Iceland
Jökulsárlón (which literally means "glacial river lagoon") is a large glacial lake in southeast Iceland, on the edge of Vatnajökull National Park. Situated at the head of the Breiðamerkurjökul l ...
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Disney World's Boardwalk, Beach and Yacht Club Resorts. (Where Gumbo was #141)
Gumbo was visiting Walt Disney World; Specifically, he was visiting the "Epcot Resort" region which surrounds Crescent Lake, including the Beach and Yacht Club resorts and Disney's Boardwalk. Disney is great at illusion, and this place is a great example of their art.
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Micanopy, Florida (Where Gumbo Was #165)
Travel Rob follows some of Michael J. Fox's footsteps as he discovers a classic American town. Miconopy was the main filming location of one of his favorite movies, "Doc Hollywood."
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'The Walking Dead' attraction coming to Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood is starting a full time installation of The Walking Dead Attraction starting this summer.
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January 11, 2016: A Winter Day at Lake Coeur d'Alene
Beautiful Lake Couer d'Alene is, if anything, even more beautiful during the winter.
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Signs of Jackson, Wyoming
A look at what the signs of Jackson, Wyoming, tell us about the inhabitants of this town.
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Things You Must Do In The Los Angeles
Whether you are visiting Los Angeles for the first time or you are a frequent visitor, the city never stops surprising you with its eccentric vibes. A week is enough in the city to get addicted to its beauty and lifestyle. There are so many things the city has to offer. Whether you are looking forward to booking a limousine service in Los Angeles for visiting a reputed club or you have plans to stroll around a beach, you can never stop having fun here. Venice Beach: Venice beach is one of...
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#79)
I may be wrong, but that could be my neck of the woods--New Orleans. Maybe even the Garden District with that oak tree. But the house has New England colors of white clapboard and black shutters, which would allow it to fit in on Nantucket or Concord, MA. Whose car is next to the house? Not Louisiana plates, but that could be a decoy. I' d guess the South. Hollywood would use this house, if it were in New Orleans, to look like somewhere else.
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Re: Micanopy, Florida (Where Gumbo Was #165)
Wow, does this bring back memories! I visited Micanopy about 20 years ago...great article.
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Re: Micanopy, Florida (Where Gumbo Was #165)
On my visits to Florida - from the UK - I've seen many references to the Seminole Indians. Do they still exist ?
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Re: Micanopy, Florida (Where Gumbo Was #165)
You are right Garry, a lot places, teams ,etc. are named after the Seminole in Florida. This is what shows online for the Seminole Tribe in Florida. http://www.semtribe.com/
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Re: Micanopy, Florida (Where Gumbo Was #165)
Thanks Rob. Now I know why the Seminoles are hard to find. Heavy stuff indeed.
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo? #181
One never knows when Gumbo will post a clue . Hope this one helps! Heads of State, Hollywood Actors, Royalty and countless others have all made it inside this famous building
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Walking Los Angeles: Hollywood
Walking through Hollywood, Jonathan L starts to find more to like about Los Angeles.
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Moorten Botanical Garden, Palm Springs, California
On a visit with friends in Palm Springs, PortMoresby seeks out a corner of Southern California desert history at Moorten's Botanical Garden.
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Mercer Museum, Doylestown, Pennsylvania
One of the most unusual museums anywhere, created by one of the most unusual men, the Mercer traces the tools and skills that support human life.
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Bruce the Jaws shark: Ready for close-up
Nearly half a century after his blockbuster debut, the shark from Jaws is expected to draw crowds to the movie industry's new museum.