Tagged With "himalaya trekking"
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Re: November 24, 2016: Enger Tower, Duluth, Minnesota
Hi Garry I never thought of counting the number of steps to the top of Enger Tower for I was too preoccupied with the beautiful scenery; However, thanks to your question I did some internet investigating and discovered that apparently there are 105 steps you must walk to get to the top of Enger Tower (therefore 210 steps in total to get up and down the tower). You really don't need to be an Olympian to get to the top of Enger Tower. Although the number of steps sounds like a lot, and the...
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Re: World's most dangerous airport? Would you land here? Lukla, Nepal
Your pictures remind me very much of the Shimla Airport, same end of runway in space, same commitment required by pilot and passengers alike. The plane was tiny, I sat immediately behind the pilot, a Sikh with headphones perched atop his turban rather than over his ears, unique in my experience. The view was a bit too immediate for my liking but we made it off just fine and bounced in the heat all the way to Delhi. Thanks for the memory, DrF.
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Re: World's most dangerous airport? Would you land here? Lukla, Nepal
I try not to let any aspect of travel faze me, but I'm perfectly happy to have watched the video and call it a day on that one!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 25, 2015: Yamunotri, Uttarakhand, India
Intriguing photo ! Makes me want to see more of what's going on. Any more photos of the time you spent there ?
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 19, 2015: Tango Goemba Monastery, Bhutan
I was surprised to find the teachings of Buddha in my hotel bedroom bedside draw.. During a tropical rainstorm I was stuck in my room for a few hours. What a fascinating read it was ! Never had time to finish it. Had to buy a copy when I got home. My favourite quote was: "Man who commits adultery likes licking jam off a sharp knife"
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 19, 2015: Tango Goemba Monastery, Bhutan
Love your photos MAD! I keep noticing more details in your third shot.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 19, 2015: Tango Goemba Monastery, Bhutan
Great photos, MAD! And a nice story. The Himalayas are a challenge to navigate, but as you say, it is so very worth the effort.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 19, 2015: Tango Goemba Monastery, Bhutan
Originally Posted by GarryRF: I was surprised to find the teachings of Buddha in my hotel bedroom bedside draw.. During a tropical rainstorm I was stuck in my room for a few hours. What a fascinating read it was ! Never had time to finish it. Had to buy a copy when I got home. My favourite quote was: "Man who commits adultery likes licking jam off a sharp knife" Lol, I love that quote, I'm going to have to use it.
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Re: Why You should visit Nevada's Valley of Fire
You are correct, GarryRF. There have been a number of movies filmed in the park. Lifted straight from Wikipedia , here is a listing of these: Film History : Valley of Fire is a popular location for shooting automobile commercials and other commercial photography. It has provided a setting for the following films and television shows: The Professionals with Burt Lancaster , Lee Marvin , and Claudia Cardinale was filmed in 1966. As of November 2012 a piece of the movie set is still up for...
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Memphis, Tennessee 3) The rest of the city
There’s a lot more to Memphis than Graceland, although Graceland is by far the city’s most popular attraction (which I’ve previously discussed here ). A city of about 650,000, Memphis has a...
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A Day Among the Ruins
I chose Ostia Antica for a day trip from Rome, rather than the much longer trek to Pompeii. Aside from a few school groups, I had this remarkable place almost to myself. I realized that there’s a different crowd on...
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A summer trip to Valencia, Spain
Last Summer, in 2014, I went on an internship program in Valencia, Spain. My internship took place in a nice hotel near the center of the town and lasted 3 months. While I was there I could visit and enjoy many touristic points while also...
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Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage (Part 1)
Lisa Day presents the first in a two part series on hiking and experience the Kumano Koda, a pilgrimage trail in Japan.
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May 25, 2017: Superior Entry Lighthouse, Superior, Wisconsin
This interesting and attractive lighthouse has stood guard protecting ships entering and exiting Superior Bay since 1913.
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Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#211)
A new travel puzzle is up, with daily clues to follow to help you along your journey in solving where Gumbo is and what he's looking for this week.
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August 9, 2017: - Treasure Falls, CO
It's a 105-foot cascade that's 'pretty darn cool;' waterfall-lover Samantha says it's worth the hike!
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Eastern Europe Rail Odyssey #5: Istanbul to Tbilisi
Wilbur takes us on another memorable train journey, this one starting in Istanbul, then on to Ankara, Erzurum, Batumi (bu bus), Yerevan and ending in Tbilisi
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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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The Original Inca Trail
DrFumblefinger recalls hiking the Inca Trail, especially the last two days when you trek on the stone trail created by the Incas hundreds of years ago, characterized by stairs built of hand-laid rocks.
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Perspectives on East Africa: 3) Lake Manyara National Park
(Lake Manyara, viewed from the Serena Lodge, Tanzania) The last safari destination we visited in Tanzania was Lake Manyara National Park. We left our camp after breakfast and drove the Ngorongoro Crater Rim Drive through...
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East Beach Trail, Naikoon Provincial Park, Graham Island
An 89 km long beach trail on Haida Gwaii, B.C. forms the basis of this adventure.
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President Obama to Trek Through the Alaskan Wilderness
President's Obama's Selfie: Instagram During President Obama's trip to Alaska, he will go through the wilderness with TV reality show survivalist Bear Grylls for a future episode of "Running...
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Woman to attempt a non-motorized length of the Americas trip.
A 29 year old woman, Bethany Hughes, will attempt to become the first documented woman to travel the length of the Americas by non-motorized means. The trip will take her from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Barrow, Alaska. She begins in December and it's...
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Tips for Traveling in an RV with Your Pet
Jessica Kane offers some excellent suggestions on RV travel with your four-legged family member.
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New for Spring and Summer Travel
Seasoned traveler Marilyn Jones has been shopping for new and useful travel accessories.
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Exploring Namibia – Part 1
Professor Abe takes us on the beginning of a great safari adventure in Namibia, through some dramatic desert scenery.
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Now it's Google Crab View in Australia
Google's Street View Trekker helps Australian scientists track a migration of red crabs from forest to sea to spawn.
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Stockholm gets world's first Klingon tourist center
Planning a summer trip to an adventurous destination? Stockholm's Klingon Tourist Center can help you plan a trip that's out of this world...
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Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
Do you like yoga and want to develop greater expertise at it? Consider Yoga Training in Rishikesh in India's Himalayas, the Yoga Capital of the world
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French couple taking 'two steps towards others'
A young French couple is on the road, on foot, from Sagres, Portugal. They expect to reach Istanbul by summer of 2019.
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Active Leisure: Walking Tours around Australia
New contributor Victoria Lim has several terrific suggestions on active walking vacations in Australia. It's good for your body and your mind, so get going!
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 23, 2014: Maracas Beach on a hot day, Trinidad
Maracas Beach is considered the jewel in the crown of Trinidad's many beaches. Unlike many of the northern beaches of Trinidad, Maracas Beach is protected by a deep bay and is even more picturesque by the backdrop of mountains. It is on the...
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February 22, 2016: Tengboche Monastery, Nepal
Situated in the Khumbu region of Nepal, surrounded by the beautiful Himalayan mountains, this Buddhist monastery is half way point to the Everest Base Camp.
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No more negotiator: 'Name Your Own Price' is gone
Blind bidding for airfare just hasn't been working for Priceline lately, but the company has other tricks up its industry-leading sleeve.
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Exploring Guatemala’s Pacaya Volcano National Park
Marilyn Jones's horseback adventure on Guatemala's Pacaya Volcano has horses, great view and beautiful fields of wildflowers.
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Not a joke: Ride-on luggage is coming!
Not a joke, but maybe an impossible dream: Ride-on luggage to get you to your gate.
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Every country by age 28, and still en route!
Henrik Jeppesen's been to every country in the UN—but even that's not enough for this footloose Dane.
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Visiting an Andean School, Peru
Sylvia shares photos and memories of a visit to a one-room school high in the Andes.
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Cultural Dos and Don’ts In Nepal
Muhammad Irfan Bajwa offers some interesting insights into the cultural experiences you can expect when visiting beautiful Nepal (sponsored content)
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Ten Epic Group Activities to Do in New Zealand
New Zealand is a wonderful natural travel destination. Here are some suggestions on what to see and do on this island nation (sponsored content).
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Langtang Views, Part 1
Bob Cranwell, the Amateur Emigrant, shares memories of an exhausting but rewarding visit to a remote area of Nepal.
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Financing Freedom - 8 Tips For Budgeting Your Journey
Looking for ways to pay for your next travel adventure? Here are some suggestions you might find helpful (sponsored content)
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The Inspiration of Yosemite
Kai Rambow shares some spectacular views of the park, made as he worked to perfect his own craft as a photographer.
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Fans still remember 'day the music died'
Clear Lake, Iowa, the small town where a plane went down this week in 1959 killing three rising rock stars, has become a destination for fans.
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Feeling On Top of the World
Bob Cranwell shares yet another delightful travel tale well worth reading, if only for its final punchline!
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Slovenia opens 186-mile hiking trail
The Julian Alps Hiking Trail circles Slovenia's highest peaks in an area of untouched wilderness but also takes in several cities.
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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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Atop the Pasterze Glacier, Grossglockner, Austria.
Ian Cook shares images from a visit to the top of the Pasterze Glacier in Austria
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Google takes a 'Street View' of Machu Picchu
Google's roving cameras take Street View to Machu Picchu—where there are no streets!