Tagged With "Pretzel Rods"
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Aug. 7th, 2014: Liverpool Eye UK
GarryRF, are you trying to scare us away from a visit to Liverpool with that photo? The Eye seems the city's lightening rod.
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Re: A Field of (Rusted) Dreams
This has been by far TravelGumbo's most popular blog so far. Some questions we had answered from followers. Thanks! The address of the field was 13155 North Broadway, Cortez, Colorado. According to custom rod and restoration, the bulk of the property was sold and he just took o r moved the last of the cars. So good PHeymont took the photos in the fields heyday!
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Re: You CAN'T Take It All With You: Keeping the Load Light
A nicely written piece, PHeymont, with lots of good tips in it. I generally have two packing philosophies 1) Road trip (North America0. If I've got a large car trunk, then I'll take a lot of stuff along just not to have to bother with stuff like laundry. Might even throw in a heavy tripod and good pair of hiking boots, as well as a fishing rod, etc. 2) Overseas plane trip. Lighter is definitely better. A carry-on size bag like you and your wife use is idea. Especially if you will be...
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo? (#63)
Since there are VWs virtually everywhere on the planet, including a '69 in my garage, not sure that, in itself, narrows down the possibilities. Except to the extent that I'm pretty sure it wasn't taken anywhere near my garage. VW Bugs were also manufactured in Mexico and with it's historically vocal socialist contingent, maybe Mexico is a possibility. But I suspect Rod is more likely to be right about the general vicinity.
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Spotted on the Road. 1932 Ford Coupe
A nicely maintained 1932 Ford Coupe Hot Rod, spotted in Calgary.
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Do You Want To Fish But Don’t Know How To? Book A Fishing Trip!
Do you love to fish? Or at least like the idea of fishing? Do you imagine yourself sipping your drink and sitting with friends holding the fishing rod on a cool summer day? Well then you need to get up and go fishing tomorrow morning. But uh oh! You don’t know how to fish? And above all you don’t own a boat? Does that mean you cannot fish now? You can! You can fish your heart out if you like and that too on a boat. But how you ask? Well, you can go charter fishing. There are a lot of places...
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Get Your Drink On at Hofbrauhaus – Munich, Germany
Samantha and her husband had a great time drinking a liter of beer, listening to music, enjoying a pretzel, and making new friends at Hofbrauhaus in Munich, Germany. Check it out while in the area. You won't be disappointed.
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April 27, 2020. 1930 Ford Model A, Calgary
The second car made by Ford, replacing the very popular and long-lived Model T. The Model A sold almost 5 million units in its four year run.
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Boston to celebrate Mayflower anniversary
A free maritime festival commemorates the Pilgrims' voyage to the New World and the ship they rod in on.
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Wonders of the Modern World
How will future civilizations look at our society? What wonders have and will we create that will survive and be treasured by future generations? A Chinese publication has released a list of several modern wonders, a number of which come...
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Angell and Phelps Chocolate Factory, Daytona Beach, FL
Samantha takes us along on a candy factory tour, and leaves us with our mouths watering for some of the treats!
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Art and Survival in the Tassili Plateau
Bob Cranwell explores the heart of the Sahara -- a life filled with hardship, sand dunes and camel. A trip highlighted by the remarkable sights of Tassili n’Ajjer, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Glimpses of Basel
When you visit a city for the first time—especially if it's just a short stop—you can't do much more than grab a quick general view, and promise yourself to return. It's sort of like the New York Times' "36 Hours In..." series, and...
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Banff National Park: Hiking to Boom Lake
In a region where every turn of the road brings an even more beautiful view, it’s hard for me to pick favorite spots in Banff National Park. I've recently grown very fond of the area near Castle Junction, off Highway #93 on the...
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How to Make Your Short Vacation to Hong Kong Delightful?
What makes Hong Kong immensely popular? This densely populated city located in southeastern China is hugely famous for its food and fashion. You can also find a lot of fun things to do when you are visiting Hong Kong. The plethora of options available often creates confusion in the minds of the visitors who are on a short vacation to this city. If you want to make use of your Hong Kong trip effectively, the beautiful places that you must visit are given below. The wonderful view from the...
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May 22, 2019: Biergarten on the Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX
Samantha and her husband prepare for their trip to Munich with a visit to the Biergarten on the San Antonio Riverwalk. Check out that pretzel!
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July 19, 2019: Hillbilly Hot Rod, Murdo, South Dakota
DrFumblefinger spots a few unusual cars while on the road in Murdo, South Dakota.
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February 26, 2019: La Biela Cafe, Buenos Aires
DrFumblefinger visits the historic and popular La Biela café in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Recoleta. It is thought to be the oldest café in the city.
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Gibside, Tyne and Wear
Ian Cook shares fantastic images and the history of another memorable English estate in County Durham, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
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Stevens Lake -- A Hidden Gem in Idaho's Bitterroot Range
This is the time of year when those of us who love to hike have our eyes gazing to the tops of the mountains, longing to get up to those high passes. But there's still a lot of snow and ice up there, at least in Western Canada and the Pacific...
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Backpacking to Ostrander Lake, Yosemite National Park
Ostrander Lake sits high in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Yosemite National Park. It is the source of Bridalveil Creek, which pours into Yosemite Valley dramatically as Bridalveil Falls. The lake is a popular destination with cross-country skiers in the winter, and hikers and backpackers in the summer.
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Lake Havasu Lighthouse Replicas - Part 1 of 3
Lake Havasu, Arizona has become “the city with most lighthouses in America,” thanks to its collection of 1/3 scale lighthouses from everywhere.
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Look, Ma! The pretzels are back at American Airlines!
American Airlines announces some inflight upgrades, including more entertainment choices, meals on Texas-Hawaii flights, and The Pretzels Are Back!
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Re: Look, Ma! The pretzels are back at American Airlines!
Nice to hear that American is doing something to improve the experience of its economy customers. Now if only they got rid of that annoying checked bag fee.
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Re: Look, Ma! The pretzels are back at American Airlines!
Regarding "that annoying checked bag fee", the problem is not the fee, it's that you aren't going far enough. Fly internationally and don't pay a fee. Or is that not true between Canada & the US?
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Re: Look, Ma! The pretzels are back at American Airlines!
Baggage fees apply for most airlines flying between Canada and the USA. The 'free bag' is for intercontinental flights, so far as I can tell.
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Re: Look, Ma! The pretzels are back at American Airlines!
American Airlines have been giving excellent service since their merger. I've only flown UK to US and back but their cabin staff have been courteous and charming. Must mention Bernie by name - what a wonderful charming man. Not so young, but he came back later into the flight to thank me for complimenting the crew. No charges for luggage - free drinks AND ice cream. I'm flying with them again in 10 days. Then Frontier to Miami. Am I in for a shock ?
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Re: Look, Ma! The pretzels are back at American Airlines!
Yes, Garry. I expect the last leg of your flight will be somewhat of a shock after your American pampering.
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Re: Look, Ma! The pretzels are back at American Airlines!
It's only 3 hours but I guess I'll be hammered for my luggage !
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Re: Look, Ma! The pretzels are back at American Airlines!
Most of my flights on American have been international, and the crews have been excellent (and you get snacks as well as meals.) On domestic flights, they've been just as nice, and usually my credit card has waived the baggage fee. That's never what I hear from people flying Frontier! By the way, one AA oddity: there's no free baggage on some international flights; Mexico City is international, but Cancun is domestic for baggage purposes. Caught me blinking on that one!
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A Change of Scenery at Maryland's Beautiful and Historic Eastern Shore
Stephanie unwinds and enjoys a visit to the peaceful environs of Maryland's eastern shore.
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Branch Museum of Architecture & Design, Richmond, Virginia
George G takes us on a tour of a Virginia museum whose building is well-suited to its field.
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Re: St. James Park, London
Thank you for your comments and photos, Rod. Much appreciated! Hope you are enjoying your retirement.
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Dale Chihuly at the New York Botanical Garden
Every year the New York Botanical Garden puts together a special show that is on exhibit from spring to fall. This year's features glass artist Dale Chihuly.
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Plenty to Do and See in Quaint, Historic Lititz
Stephanie shares some of the sights and experiences in charming Lititz, "the coolest small town in America">
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Lewiston Hill, Idaho
DrFumblefinger shares the story of Lewiston Hill, a steep descent from Washington state into the Snake River Valley close to Lewiston.
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Jackfish Lake, Ontario
DrFumblefinger comes across some interesting tree-art by this lake in northwestern Ontario.
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Just for Fun at America's Car Museum
PHeymont shares a selection of the most whimsical, unusual and just plain fun cars at Tacoma's huge auto museum.
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Re: Panhandler Pies, Sandpoint, Idaho
Thank you for your comment and pictures, Rod. We have terrific sunsets in the panhandle, and I see bald eagles flying around almost every day. When things normalize, you'll need to leave your cozy home in England and come visit my wife and I in our new abode.
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Walton's Mountain Museum, Schuyler, Virginia
In the town that gave birth to one of America's favorite TV series, a museum remembers the show and the local people who inspired it.
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Spotted on the Road, Santa Fe, 1931 Ford Model A Coupe
A lovely 1931 Ford Model A coupe was spotted parked adjacent to Santa Fe Plaza -- the heart of Santa Fe.
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Making Handmade Art Glass, Boise Idaho
Looking for a unique experience in Boise? Samantha suggests visiting Boise Art Glass to make your own handmade piece of art.
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Re: An English Village Celebrates the Coronation
It was a grand celebration, Rod! Thanks for sharing this with us.
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Ethiopia Musings: 2) Languages and People
Amharic ( not Aramaic) and English are the two official languages of Ethiopia, although Amharic is the one most people speak. While there are up to 80 different languages and dialects spoken throughout the country, Amharic is the working...
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UK 'Kiss and Fly' costing more
The cost of dropping off a passenger at many UK airports is going up
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Borders 3 Jamboree Car Show, Bonners Ferry, Idaho
This year was the 25th anniversary of the annual car show in Northern Idaho. There were lots of beautifully classic cars and family friendly activities.
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Re: The Potter Schoolhouse, Bodega, California
A favourite movie of mine. Rod Taylor was an Australian actor I enjoyed.
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Travel and Unwind: Calming Water Activities for the Next Vacation
What could be more calming than water? While organizing your upcoming trip, set aside some time for water activities. These experiences will refresh your mind and connect you with your surroundings. (sponsored content)