Tagged With "Prince Philip"
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Re: November 30, 2016: The Guggenheim Museum, New York
I'm not a big fan of the Guggenheim's collection, but i do love the building, and wonder why it hasn't become the template for many others. Quite aside from its own beauty, it seems one of the best ways to display art. I'm often frustrated in museums by a labyrinth of rooms, not always well laid out, that keep me from back-tracking to reconsider a painting I'd passed in light of ones I saw further on. The spiral solves that brilliantly. In 1962, my uncle, a painter, took me there to see an...
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Re: March 12, 2018: Halifax Town Clock
That's one of the tidiest-looking public buildings I think I've ever seen!
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Re: March 12, 2018: Halifax Town Clock
Good thing the British were in charge of designing and constructing it!
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Re: A visit to Waterton National Park
I love the pictures, Roderick. Part of what makes Waterton so special are its many wild animals. Almost like going on safari in America! I'm especially fond of the little bear. He looks so very lost without his mother. Hope you didn't get between her and the little one! And thanks for your first contribution to Travelgumbo!
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Re: June 11, 2016: Royal Heads in the Sand
A remarkable likeness of the Royal couple -- more life like than the real thing!
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Re: June 20, 2016: St. Dunstan's Basilica, P.E.I., Canada
Passed in front many times when visiting my daughter was in college in Charlottetown but never went in. I will next time i visit PEI. Thanks TravelRob
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Re: Poutine at the Canadian Potato Museum Restaurant
That looks like tasty poutine! Filling, isn't it?
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Re: Poutine at the Canadian Potato Museum Restaurant
It was very good! Thanks for sharing it with me, Rob.
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Re: Prince William and Dutchess Kate visit the Taj Mahal
If you are planning a trip to the Taj Mahal and India, check out TG's India section. It includes blogs on the Taj Mahal https://www.travelgumbo.com/collection/IndiaBlogs https://www.travelgumbo.com/sea...ueryString=Taj+Mahal
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Re: Gallery: Hapuna Beach Prince Resort, Hawaii
Some resorts have a rule that the tree line is the maximum building height. Blends in with the local landscape much better. Looks like this hotel was built to fit the local landscape. With the gardens it looks wonderful.
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Re: Park of Monsters, Bomarzo, Italy: Where Gumbo Was #47
What a cool place to take kids to! Or kids of all ages ,because I want to see it too!
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Re: Park of Monsters, Bomarzo, Italy: Where Gumbo Was #47
I really enjoyed visiting the whole area around Viterbo. It is a really laid back place. Not like Rome, Florence or other high traffic places in Italy
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San Juan's El Morro: Layers of Stone, Layers of History (Where Gumbo Was, #84)
El Morro, the giant fortification that's guarded San Juan Harbor for nearly 500 years, is the sight we saw before we saw it. Its image is everywhere when you do online research for a trip to Puerto Rico; its "garitas"—small domed...
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Skopje: Macedonia's surprising rebuilt capital
Macedonia, a former Yugoslav republic, and original home of Alexander the Great, has just invested a lot of money—many think too much—in rebuilding its capital city of Skopje, and trademarking its ancient hero, which it thinks Greece has...
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A California Gallery: The Ruth Bancroft Garden
PortMoresby ends her current line-up of Northern California gardens with a visit to the dry world created of one lady’s passion.
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New Brexit referendum called—in France!
Festival organizers in western France, once ruled jointly with England, are offering a chance for a reunion.
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The Cloisters: Medieval Crafts and Glass
The third and last part of PHeymont's visit to The Cloisters focuses on stained glass and craftsmanship
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March 12, 2018: Halifax Town Clock
DrFumblefinger visit s the Old Clock Tower in Halifax, an iconic building gifted to the city's tardy resident's by Prince Edward, Queen Victoria's father. It has kept time over the city for over 200 years.
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Denver airport snuffs out its last butt
With the end of its last smoking lounge, Denver leaves only four major U.S. airports with smoking areas.
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Glenfinnan Monument, Scotland
Ian Cook shares the story behind the Glenfinnan Monument in the Highlands of Scotland. It was here in 1745 that Bonnie Prince Charles planted his banner and claimed the throne of Scotland.
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Albert Memorial, Kensington Gardens, London (Where Gumbo Was #247)
Gumbo was visiting the Albert Memorial in London's Kensington Gardens. The memorial is a tribute to Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 42.
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Spain sets 2017 tourism record in 11 months
Spain's booming tourism sets a new record, despite drops in Catalonia.
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For sale: 15 rooms, dungeon, unsavory past
The castle where Richard the Lion-Hearted died is for sale; the local mayor hopes the new owner will bring tourists to it.
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Granada's Cathedral (Where Gumbo was #270)
Gumbo was visiting the beautiful Cathedral in Granada, Spain. One of the largest Cathedrals in Europe, it is often overlooked by those visiting Granada to see the Alhambra.
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A visit to Waterton National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park is in the extreme south-west of the province of Alberta and is contiguous with Glacier National Park in Montana. It includes some of the most spectacular scenery in the Canadian Rockies,...
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Gallery: Hapuna Beach Prince Resort, Hawaii
One of my favorite places to travel is the Big Island of Hawaii. Where else can you find the tallest mountains in the world, the most active volcano in the world, and a surreal landscape of lava flows, desert vegetation, coffee plantations and...
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Park of Monsters, Bomarzo, Italy: Where Gumbo Was #47
This week Gumbo traveled to Bomarzo Italy to luxuriate among the fantastic monstrosities bought to reality by one man's grief. The early 1550's were a tough time for Prince Orsini of Lazio Italy. He had been held captive for...
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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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Summer on Prince Edward Island, Canada
Travel Rob shares why so many people love summers on Prince Edward Island in Canada
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September 22, 2016: Paisley Park, Chanhassen, Minnesota
Paisley Park, home of Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor.
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Catalonia crowds call for secession, despite splits
As Catalonia's secession movement continues to grow, discord among secessionist parties may be a roadblock.
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William Morris at Home: Red House
PortMoresby leaves the Thames Path and visits William Morris’s Red House, a milestone in the Arts & Crafts Movement in England.
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Spotted on the Road, New Orleans
Spotted at a stop sign in the French Quarter of New Orleans...can you add more detail on its ID?
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June 20, 2016: St. Dunstan's Basilica, P.E.I., Canada
Travel Rob shows us the elaborate St. Dunstan's Basilica in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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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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History, Mystery, Art and More in Boonsboro and Beyond
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares some of the sights and activities in historic Boonsboro, Maryland, which she recently visited.
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Jan. 28, 2019: Prince of Wales Hotel, Niagara-on-The-Lake
DrFumblefinger visits the historic Prince of Wales hotel, a charming landmark in a charming town.
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Prince William and Dutchess Kate visit the Taj Mahal
This week, Prince William and Dutchess Kate retraced some his parents footsteps in India and Bhutan, including a visit to the Taj Mahal
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Queen's grandson helps organize a Patrons Lunch for Queen's 90th birthday celebrations
Peter Phillips, the Queen's grandson, helped organize a Patron's Lunch street party at The Mall in St James’s Park ,London on Sunday June 12th for the the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations.
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June 11, 2016: Royal Heads in the Sand
It's the Queen's 90th birthday, and in Weymouth, England, where the sand is just right, they're at work on this double portrait with Prince Philip.
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A Day in Cape May
Stephanie enjoys the beautiful architectural and gustatory treats during a day at lovely Cape May.
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9 Royal Couples and Their Favorite Honeymoon Destinations
Where do members of the British Royal Family like to travel on their honeymoon? Swara Segal shares some of the destinations and details (sponsored content)
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Re: South Shore United Church
When I was but a lad (back in the 1970's) my family vacationed in PEI 3 times. I have wonderful memories, including getting up at 4 am to catch the ferry.
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Re: February 4, 2017: Stepwell Near Jaipur, India
Thanks for the link, Philip. I'm off to India in a couple of weeks' time and your map will prove invaluable.
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Re: February 4, 2017: Stepwell Near Jaipur, India
Great! There are many amazing stepwells to see, sometimes hidden close to much-visited spots. Please do update Stepwell Atlas if you find any stepwells not on our map (or indeed if you get photos of stepwells currently missing pics, or accurate coordinates of stepwells mapped approximately)