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Re: Baby born on plane. Ticket, please ?
Wonder what the rules are for citizenship and immigration. Will the child be able to return home to Spain without an identity document?
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Re: Passport Woes
Almost disaster. We once purchased a new Volvo back in 1991 and a trip to the factory in Goteborg Sweden to pick up the car was included. We picked up our new car and crossed via ferry into Denmark without a hitch. But at the German customs and passport control station, I was denied entry including our vehicle. I had shaved off my beard a few months prior, but my passport photo still showed the beard. The German officials kept saying that it wasn't my passport and to produce my real...
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Re: US-EU Visa Waiver war could get hotter
I do wish the US would print a clear document telling visitors what problems they may incur. What countries you may have visited that will cause further questioning ? What will cause families with young children to be split up and questioned ? Having your kids taken off you - screaming - by a stranger is not excusable.
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Re: A visit to Normandy: exploring the D-Day beaches
That's an interesting and historic document, GarryRF. Many of those who landed on the D-Day beaches never spoke of this with anyone -- so horrible was the experience, so many wounded and killed among them. I'm curious --did your dad ever share these experiences with you?
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Re: A visit to Saudi Arabia: Part I
1) The process is easier for a Muslim who is going on a hajj. However, unless you are native born, you must present a document from the Imam of your mosque documenting your status as a Muslim in good standing. For a Caucasian woman who is a converted Muslim, you must still get permission from your husband or a male relative, along with the letter from the mosque to allow you to make the hajj. 2) Between my wife and I (she actually presented our documents each time to the consulate in Los...
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Re: Who are we when we travel?
It's an interesting piece, PHeymont, and reflective of how you deeply you think about so many things. Two points: 1) Photography is important to document places, people and things. Yes, it does a great job of getting the big picture but I also like the small things it captures and the stories it tells, like your first two pictures in this blog. Looking back on these photos after a half century, they probably have more impact on you now than they did then. 2) I quickly realized in my travels...
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Re: Airbnb: 1 Night Free for New Users, Andorra new top choice
I'm lost folks. Is the confusion resulting from the brief comment with the news clip? If so, I apologize, although it seems to me to be a pretty good replication of this quote from the original document, which they copied from an Airbnb press release, by the way. " First-time Airbnb guests who book a trip between January 13-17 for travel by March 31 , for stays of at least two days, will receive a one night discount (up to $300 ) on their trip." I don't see why "over one night" is clearer...
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The National Museum of Ireland: Archaeology, Dublin: Where Gumbo was #78
Seems not even the master Gumbo travel sleuths were able to crack our last puzzle. Gumbo was visiting the fascinating Museum of Ireland, Archaeology division, situated on Kildare Street in Dublin. The Archaeology Museum is housed...
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British Library Unites Last Copies of the Magna Carta
The British Library will unify the last four remaining copies of the Magna Carta on February 3 for the first time as Britain celebrates the 800-year anniversary of the constitutional charter. They handed out 1,215 tickets to see all four documents to...
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Charleston's Grand Mansions: Aiken-Rhett House
On a recent visit to Charleston, South Carolina, I bought a 2-day pass, called the Charleston Heritage Passport , at the North Charleston Visitor Center near the airport, and planned to include as many of the sites it offered of...
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Alfred Nobel's Will Now on Public Display
Alfred Nobel's Will,November 27 1895, page 1 Photo Wikipedia Commons,User:Waage Alfred Nobel’s Last Will and Testament was put on public display in Stockholm on March 13, 2015 with the opening of the Legacy Exhibition. It's...
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Dubai Museum (Where Gumbo Was #219)
Gumbo was visiting the Dubai Museum in the United Arab Emirates. The Museum is housed in an old 18th century fort, the oldest building in the city, and contains a large variety of exhibits which document the history of the region.
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Brits warned: Law won't stomach false sick claims
British travel agents and European resort operators ratchet up the concern over false sick claims by going to the police.
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7 Helpful Travel Photography Tips
Hamish McLaren shares some tips to help you take great holiday photos and use them to your best advantage.
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Prague's Jewish Quarter: An Emotional and Educational Journey
Join Marilyn Jones in her exploration of one of Europe's most important Jewish history sites, and one of Prague's most-visited areas.
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Top 8 mobile apps for scanning purposes
Mobile apps find their contributing use in several domains like payment, entertainment, health, virtual assistants etc. They also find good use as scanners over the desktop counterparts which dont offer mobility Mobile Scanner Apps Mobile scanner apps find their use in scanning any documents and also can assimilate text from the scans. The standard of these apps are close to its desktop counterparts. Several apps related to this are present in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
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5 Important Things That You Should Bring On Your Trip
Monica suggests some things you should take with you to make your next trip smoother (sponsored content)
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December 29, 2019: After the Ice Storm
An Ice storm hit NYC, and Jonathan L went to document it.
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What is the Purpose of Apostille?
Darren describes what Apostille services are and when they might be of use to you (sponsored content)
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Blue-light bandits in Geneva hit tourists and UN
Geneva's real police use a variety of vehicles Photo: Krokodyl / Wikimedia The United Nations, which has a variety of agencies headquartered in Geneva, warned its staff last week that fake cops have been ripping off...
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Wandering in Frankfurt's Lost Altstadt (Where Gumbo Was #138)
As a number of Gumbo readers figured out, Gumbo's latest "Where Was" was Frankfurt am Main, Germany's economic capital and home, as the giant Euro sign reminded us, to the European Central Bank. Those who get the credit, in order: Jonathan L,...
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Department of Homeland Security Announces Changes To Visa Waiver Program
38 countries citizens that didn't need a Visa to come to the US because of the Visa Waiver Program, are in for some changes. Homeland Secretary Jeh Charles Johnson announced these following changes to the Visa Waiver Program Required use of...
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Message in a bottle arrives 132 years later
Tossed into the Indian Ocean from a German ship in 1886, the message was received on an Australian island earlier this year.
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National Building Museum, Washington D.C. (Where Gumbo was #245)
Gumbo was visiting this fascinating museum in Washington D.C. George G shares great observations and photos of his visit.
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Germany: Ein, zwei, drei...how many castles?
The German Castle Club is out to accurately count all the German castles: both those that are, and those that were. It's never been done before.
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Dublin, Ireland's Trinity College: Where Gumbo Was #29
Gumbo was visiting historic Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. Through the trees (top photo) he saw the college's bell-tower (Campanile), better seen in the second photo. The Campanile is one of Dublin's iconic...
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Finding Reiner 4: Who Was He?
After a brief holiday, I am back to Finding Reiner. I am writing this family mystery as a travelogue ( and as a graphic book illustrated by the fabulous Maria Lebedeva whose illustrations I include here ) for two reasons. First, war stories mean...
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'Finding Reiner' letters now available as book
The letters behind the prize-winning series Finding Reiner, published here, are now available in hardcover or Kindle.
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Nothing sacred: Swiss chalets aren't Swiss!
A researcher at Zurich's ETH university has discovered that the style we think of as Swiss is actually based on foreign architects' sketches.
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The Albert Kahn Museum & Gardens, Paris
PortMoresby continues her quest to visit places in Paris that have eluded her attention, some for 50 years, and goes west to The Albert Kahn Museum & Gardens.
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Signs of Halifax
DrFumblefinger shares some of the signs he encountered during a visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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Now Brits must pay to 'Brexit' to Canada
Canada now requires Britons to pay a $7 Canadian fee for an electronic travel authorization before visiting Canada.
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Adobe Scan: an ace app for travelers
I'd like to put in a word here for an app I wish I hadn't needed—although I expect it to be useful in the future, too. In Basel, Switzerland, on a Sunday and needing to submit documents to travel insurance, I had no access to a fax or a scanner. Only my Android phone. A quick search turned up Adobe Scan, a free app that uses your phone camera to turn documents into PDFs, and can even recognize text and turn them into Word documents. Essentially, you open the app, hold your phone above the...
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Museum of the Rockies (Where Gumbo Was #330)
Gumbo was visiting the fascinating Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana. The Museum is best know for its extensive dinosaur collection, but features exhibits broadly focused on Montana's history.
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8 terrific hacks for US travelers
Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or an eager novice, these eight great hacks that will enrich your global getaways. 1. Bring your own bottle Traveling is thirsty work and airports are strict when it comes to liquids. To swerve extortionate airport prices, bring an empty bottle with you and fill it up for free once you’ve passed security. 2. Roll don’t fold Make maximum use of your luggage space by rolling your clothes into a tube shape. Rolling helps protect your clothes from creases and...
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What to Do After a Car Accident
What should you do in the immediate aftermath of a car accident? This post offers useful tips to make sure you do all the right things. (Sponsored content)
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 1st, 2014:Traditional Maltese Musical Instruments
I recently attended a cultural evening at the National Archives complex in Rabat, Malta. The theme was a lecture and demonstration of original and traditional Maltese folk music instruments. One of the lecturers was a music historian from Ireland who...
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Lost & Found: Letter from Columbus
A long-missing letter from Columbus, stolen from a Library in Florence, has been traced to the Library of Congress and returned to Italy.
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China cuts tourism admission fees
In a bid to attract more visitors from China and abroad, prices have been cut at nearly a thousand sites, including well-known favorites.
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See the diverse landscape of Canada with the Canada tourist visa
Canada is an exemplary nation with such paradisiacal sights available. There are beaches and snow-capped peaks of the Mount Robson waiting for a glimpse. So, you can have the most exotic of time in this country. So, this visa allows you to see what’s so different about Canada. It’s a nation which is known for its vast area, low population and lush green surroundings. So, you get to see all the beautiful landmarks of Canada like the Whistler and the Niagara Falls with the Canada tourist visa...
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Rawla Jojawar, India
DrFumblefinger visits Rawla Jojawar, a Heritage Hotel which was once a fort. It is a lovely property with great amenities.
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Looking For Pick and Rent A Commercial Van Service ? Consider These 12 Things Before Hiring One
Most people want to opt-in for a rented van, but they aren't clear what they want to do with! Here it is essential to ask a few questions to yourself. Have you decided to opt-in for a road trip? Or do you have a business trip in mind? Your need varies! But it is essential to know, whenever you need, you can affordably rent a high-quality van. However, not everyone is comfortable about choosing a commercial van. Here are a few essential tips to go about it. Keep your plan ready Before...
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Facial recognition in place for pre-clearance
TSA is increasing its use of facial biometrics to verify travelers pre-clearing for trips to the U.S.
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Heathrow's biometric upgrade aimed at speedup
Can Heathrow's new streamlining plan really provide relief to passengers suffering from 'terminal headache?'
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Re: Arctic Birds on Migration: Saskatchewan
I know how much U love birds, birding and nature, Tom, and you've give all of us who are even vaguely interested a reason to head up to Saskatoon. Of the many great birds you document, the one that has fascinated me the most is the whooping crane. Standing almost as tall as a man, it was at one time even closer to extinction than the California Condor. I'm far more optimistic about the Whooping Crane's survival than the Condors, and I really would love to see one of these in the wild.
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Re: Lost & Found: Letter from Columbus
That's going to be a huge fine for a late Library return.
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Traveling in Time: The Pullis Brothers archive
PHeymont reflects on an unusual photo exhibit that draws connections of time, place and especially people together.
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EU posts 'new normal' cruise plan
Europe sets out guidelines for cruise ship operation and safety as companies hope to resume cruises.
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Covid crisis brings new fans for ferries
Between environmental and health concerns, Europe's ferries are gaining, or regaining, fans.