Tagged With "speed radar"
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Re: EU moves to ban single-use plastics
Just another example of the European Parliament wasting my taxes on a Worldwide problem. The 25% of plastic waste is a good clue to the origin of the problem. Shipping. Cruise ships, cargo ships and container carriers have a choice to make. Pay to have the trash removed in port. Or dump it at sea while they are still off the Radar.
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Re: San Marino
I almost took a loop to go there when we visited Ravenna...and while there wasn't enough time, you've put it back on my radar...along with the other mini-states. Someday, this and Andorra, too!
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Re: Where in the World Is Gumbo? #35
This is the Sea-Based X-Band Radar dome, there was a big to do when it was moved. I can't tell where the pic was taken though. The dome was in Seattle for a spell but then relocated.
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Re: St. Louis Gateway Arch - Gateway to the West
Hi there DrFumblefinger. Being from CA, anything under a 3.5 doesn't get on my radar, lol. Maybe that was why it didn't seem to bad too me, Thanks again for your comments.
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Re: Ithaca,New York tells Visitors to Go to Florida
I love honest people. Ithica was not in my radar, but I'll need to check it out when I'm in the neighborhood!
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Re: France catches 4.5 MILLION foreign speeders on camera
These fixed cameras are signposted and on maps so you have to be pretty unfortunate (or silly) to get 'done' by them. Far worse are their sneaky cameras that are hidden in roadside trash bins, under hedges and all sorts of camouflage. These are normally in villages where it makes real sense to slow right down.
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Re: France catches 4.5 MILLION foreign speeders on camera
I suspected you were one of those 4.5 million foreigners that got tagged, Mac.....
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Re: A weekend...I don't know where...
The cost seems pretty reasonable too. It is a good idea because it exposes you to cities that you wouldn't of picked on your own. Sometimes those cities end up being your favorites. I think TG's destination page is like that too. I now want to go so many places that were not remotely on my radar.
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Re: Walking Tours in Andalusia
Thanks so much! We're also the wanderers, but in a new city we sometimes find a walking tour is useful either for orientation upfront, or to clear up questions about things we've noticed. The wine and tapas tour is semi on the radar more for the opportunity to meet new people than to have a drink and a snack. Picking those things carefully, we've been able to have time with other travelers from other countries (not always English-speaking). I'm looking forward to our trip...your pictures are...
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Re: A Visit to Ireland: Part 3) Kenmare, Gateway to the Ring of Kerry
This is a terrific tip ! --- For travelers with their own cars, the clockwise approach is preferable as you have the outside lane and better views all the way around and don't end up one small buggy in a convoy of huge buses. Your article makes us want to consider a trip to western Ireland, which has not been on the radar screen. The stone circles are worth the trip all by themselves.
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Re: Lisbon: Cheap, but Steep!
Thanks for the interesting tour of Lisbon, PHeymont. You've moved it up my radar list. Given say, a two week vacation in Portugal, how much time do you think should be spent in Lisbon? Or maybe I should put this up in the forums? LOL
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Re: Strasbourg & Route Du Vin
What a beautiful and great destination! I've also not visited it before but it's definitely on my radar. How much time would you recommend for a first time visit?
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Tupelo, Mississippi. Birthplace of the King of Rock 'n Roll
This is the first post in a short series on visiting Elvis Presley related sites. I've been a huge Elvis fan all my life and my love for the man's wonderful music has not abated in the 35+ years since he died. My brother (Ottoman) and I...
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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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Frommer's Top Places: Not just the ones you'd think
One of the great travel authorities posts an eclectic suggestion of places exotic and familiar for your bucket list.
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Barcelona's new mayor: Maybe too many people like us!
Too many people rambling on Las Ramblas? Barcelona mayor things so. Photo: Jeffwarder / Wikimedia Barcelona's new mayor, Ada Colau, an anti-austerity and anti-eviction activist, has floated the idea that maybe...
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German drivers ready for speed limits...sort of
Ready for limits? Germans say maybe... Photo: Jochem Teufel / Wikimedia Germany has no overall speed limit, and is famous for allowing extremely high speeds on its...
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Hunt for Nazi treasure train gets serious
Polish soldiers clearing the area of mines After 70 years of rumors about a treasure-laden train hidden in Poland by retreating German armies, authorities may (they hope!) be close to finding the truth. With help from the Polish Mining...
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April 3, 2018: Vilshofen, Germany
Marilyn Jones shares a pleasant stroll in a small city with great views.
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Cruise lines getting ready for hurricane season
With another active hurricane season projected by NOAA, cruise companies are preparing to be nimble in their responses.
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5 Places for a Romantic Journey to the Virgin Gordas
The Caribbean has always been a place for exceptional romances. The quiet beaches paired with the exciting nightlife is what you need for a lover’s paradise. However, it is the British Virgin Islands that is now on the radar of newlyweds. The idea of a place which is so filled with surprises that you can go ahead and find yourself a nook to be with your loved one is enticing. What makes it all the more interesting is the fact that the Virgin Islands are also home to a lot of untouched bays...
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France privatizes highway speed radar
In a move that's supposed to save both lives and costs, France is turning over its speed traps to private contractors.
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Comrade Bob in the Steps of Tamerlaine
Comrade Bob (did you know it means 'bean' in Russian?) Cranwell recalls a visit to Uzbekistan back in the waning days of the Soviet empire.
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A Sea-Going Radar that's never gone home: Where Gumbo Was #35
There have been more than a few tales and ships condemned to sail on forever, or never reach home—Coleridge’s Ancient Mariner, the Flying Dutchman, Edward Everett Hale’s “Man Without a Country”—but this odd...
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A fall visit to Highwood Pass and hike in the alpine meadow of Ptarmigan Cirque
Kananaskis country is one of the lesser traveled gems of the Alberta Rockies. Locals know this area well but it’s off the radar for most tourists who selectively go to such highly worthwhile (but much busier) locations like...
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France has some new 'Do's' and 'Dont's"
Yes, you may let everyone know where the speed camera and radar are, but no, you may not use non-recyclable picnic supplies...
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Newark's moving up on airline radar
FAA has eased slot restrictions at Newark, leading to new carriers coming in and Alaska adding three new cities from the field.
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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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France hires contractors to catch speeders
France has a plan to ramp up speed-law enforcement: Hand over the radar guns to private contractors.
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Discover the Canary Island of La Gomera
Ian Cook shares a visit to the Canary Island of La Gomera. While one of the smaller Canary Islands, it is a natural paradise and a wonderful vacation destination.
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United, Delta ready to retire 'Queen of the Skies'
United and Delta, the last U.S. carriers to fly the 747, are planning to phase them out in 2017 and 2018 in favor of more efficient planes.
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Cruise bargains abound after Cuba cancellation
With cruises to Cuba banned, cruise lines have turned to other ports, but Cuba-bound passengers have not. Now's a time to snap up empty cabins!
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London Tulip: Crown jewel or eyesore?
A planned observation tower designed by a leading architect is facing controversy even though construction has been approved.
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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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Franschhoek Motor Museum, South Africa
Professor Abe visits the beautiful Franschhoek Motor Museum in South Africa and is treated to an amazing collection of classic cars.
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Brooklyn Museum's Garden of Remains
The museum has a great sculpture garden, but most of its exhibits are rescues from New York's relentless redevelopment.
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Winnipeg Airport gets self-driving snowplow
Otto, the first robotic runway snowplow, is ready for work at Winnipeg's Richardson International
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Russia looks to Sochi Olympics to Showcase Country
The Sochi Olmpics will kickstart a PR blitz by Russia to bring tourists in. And yes. Sochi is a summer resort, hosting the winter games. Russia remains off many tourists radar, years after the end of the Cold War. We will keep an eye if this PR...
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A Day of Decadence in Paris
I don't like food. I don't even love food. A huge part of my motivation to travel abroad is finding amazing places to eat and tasting delectable new dishes. Cuisine is both an authentic and intimate way of experiencing local culture, so seeing what's on offer food wise is always number one on my to-do list.
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Rome: Metro station will be archaeology museum
Builder's find a Roman barracks while building a station for the new Metro Line C; it will become an archaeological museum within the station.
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Bronze Age village found under a Roman city
At Aquileia, once one of Europe's key market towns and a World Heritage site, archaeologists have found remains of a large Bronze Age village.
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November 25, 2018: Ethiopia - Aksum’s Stelae
Gilles visits the unique and ancient stelae of Aksum in northern Ethiopia.
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Re: A Home for Caribbean Artists: The Puerto Rico Museum of Art, San Juan
Great building! Great grounds! Definitely worth a stop when in Puerto Rico. Thanks for putting this on our radar.
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Re: Journey to Jordan: Pt. 6, Aqaba and the Dead Sea
I've really enjoyed following this series. It's brought to vivid life some of the flat images I've carried in my head for years, and made me want to actually visit places that weren't really on my radar! For anyone who hasn't followed it all, there's an index with links to all 6 parts.
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Norwegian island finds more Viking ships
New discoveries of Viking burials and other artifacts help paint a picture of life a thousand years ago.
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Italy: Radar maps a buried Roman city
New technology is giving archaeologists the ability to understand details of ancient sites without destroying or exposing them.
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5 Destinations to Put on Your Radar for 2021
Thinking about where to go after the CoVid lockdown? Ebba has some suggestions for you (sponsored content)
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Schiphol fighting geese with pigs
If pigs had wings... Well, they don't, but geese do, and Amsterdam's airport is using pigs to chase the geese from runways.
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Schiphol report: Pigs beat geese
After a six-week experiment, it appears that pigs may be an effective deterrent to pesky geese at the largest Dutch airport.