Tagged With "Blue Nile"
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Re: In Egypt: Up the Nile
Back in 1989, when TWA still existed, took their 14 day tour. I believe there were 35 of us. We started in Cairo - 4 days staying at Mena House opposite the pyramids A huge WOW! During our stay there we traveled to Sakkaha and Memphis. Boarded a bus that took us to Alexandria - 2 days staying at Montazah Sheraton. From there we took a train to Aswan (dirty dishes - everyone sick). In Aswan, we stayed on Elephantine Island's Loews Aswan Oberoi. Went to Temples of Philae and flew to Abu...
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Re: In Egypt: An Unlikely Story
My guess would be that only about 0.00001% of travelers to Egypt would have a familiarity with that book, interesting though it seems. You may very well have been the first person ever who recognized Hamada from Mahoney's book. But a charming tale it is and one that turns a good trip into a memorable experience. I'm saddened to hear that your story has you returning to Luxor already. I've enjoyed your Nile journey.
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Re: Cruising down the Nile (part 2)
I want to go on a Nile River cruise!!! Mac, if you were satisfied with them, would you mind sharing the company you used for this trip? A little on the logistics (where you meet, how long it was, etc). Appreciate that! Thanks for this series.
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Re: Cruising down the Nile (part 2)
Another great piece, Mac. Doing the Nile cruise is certainly a highlight. Just watching life pass by along the banks is fascinating.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Mar. 11, 2015: Dome of the Blue Mosque
Next door to https://www.travelgumbo.com/blo...4#384386029277779564 May 1st 2014 Picture of the day !
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Mar. 11, 2015: Dome of the Blue Mosque
Nice photo PHeymont, and mentioning my name just adds that extra nice touch.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Mar. 11, 2015: Dome of the Blue Mosque
Originally Posted by Ottoman: Nice photo PHeymont, and mentioning my name just adds that extra nice touch. Didn't know that you owned an empire?!? Next time YOU buy the drinks.
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Re: A Visit to Topkapi, Part 1
I remember that restaurant fondly. A woman on her own was seated with us and we became instant friends, still in touch after 12 years.
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Re: Air and cruise lines: Out of parking space?
Along with end to end as shown in the photo, ships could also park side to side & instantly expand capacity. In Egypt the cruise boats do just that every day as there are lots of cruises & little dock space at stops along the Nile. Passengers walk through adjacent boats' lobbies to get on & off. With no passengers, crew could certainly find a way.
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Re: The 'greatest Egyptologist in the world'
For the first time in 25 plus years booked a package via Sonesta cruises down the Nile and he was our guide for just 3 of us. Abdul is very knowledgeable with excellent English. Several more posts can be found on at The Grey Traveller and an article about Sonesta . Always happy to answer questions if you have any more.
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Re: Rogers Center, Toronto, Canada. Where Gumbo was #56
As I travel, I pay a lot of attention to statuary (there's so much!), but it's always special when it manages not only to tell a story, but to give you a little lift, a little laugh. Your samples from the Rogers Center are great! PS...for anyone with a taste for more semi-comic statues, we had a piece here on Gumbo last October: Laughter Set in Stone: Fun With Statues ...
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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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NYC-LAX for $32—-is it possible?
Jet Blue is doing some amazing promotions these days, including limited numbers of seats at ridiculous prices if you can grab them. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays through Feb. 21; other destinations include San Francisco, Austin TX, Fort...
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JetBlue's evolution: now it's into haute cuisine
JetBlue, originally noted for blue corn chips and friendly service on its one-class flights seems to be headed in a whole new direction. In addition to recently adding its business-class "Mint" service on longer flights, it now charges for...
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May 31, 2017: Blue Herons on the Erie Canal
On a recent drive across New York State, Jonathan L encountered these birds along the Erie Canal; two stood still for their portraits!
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June 3, 2017: Father Nile, a long way from home
A puzzling pre-Christian sculpture outside a Naples church turns out to have a puzzling history as well.
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July 9, 2017: Mountain Blue Birds
Some pictures of mountain blue birds, taken in the Alberta's Rocky Mountain foothills.
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The Best Thing to Order is What They’ve Got
Bob Cranwell shares an adventure into the Ethiopian highlands -- his was the first group of tourists to arrive after the rainy season and they found nothing was stocked or ready for them. What to do? Let Bob explain.
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Egypt: Spring cleaning at the Pyramids
Taking advantage of the lull in visitors, Egypt does a thorough cleaning of the area around the Pyramids.
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Egypt campaigns to rebuild tourism
Egypt is planning to invest millions in an advertising campaign to build tourism to 20 million visitors by 2020, more than double last year's 9.8 million. The peak was 14.7 million in 2010. The campaign will launch in August. Egypt, long a...
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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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An era ends: Jet Blue's new fares and fees
JetBlue check-in kiosks at JFK. Save $5 by checking bag here instead of counter Photo: JetBlue With JetBlue's announcement today that it is ending free checked bags, Southwest is the only remaining major carrier offering free...
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JetBlue chips in to grow blue potatoes at airport
When an airline is as fascinated with its colorful name as JetBlue is, down to serving blue-potato chips on every flight, it might be a surprise to find that they're also obsessed with green. But JetBlue, which already installed an open...
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In Egypt: Luxor West Bank
PortMoresby visits 3 sites on the West Bank of the River Nile, opposite Luxor near the Valley of the Kings, the ancient Theban Necropolis.
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In Egypt: The Sudan
Disappointed to find a cruise on a classic Nile paddle steamer beyond her means, PortMoresby is given a second chance, if only briefly, to experience the dream.
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In Egypt: Philae Island
Arriving in Aswan, PortMoresby visits an island and its temple with an unusual history.
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PortMoresby In Egypt
January 27, 2018: The Pyramids February 3, 2018: Islamic Cairo February 10, 2018: Three Houses February 17, 2018: The Egyptian Museum February 24, 2018: Around Luxor March 3, 2018: Luxor & Karnak March 10, 2018: Luxor West Bank March 17, 2018: Howard Carter's House March 24, 2018: Up the Nile March 31, 2018: Philae Island April 7, 2018: Around Aswan April 14, 2018: The Sudan April 21, 2018: On a Felucca April 28, 2018: An Unlikely Story May 5, 2018: Sleeping
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February 28, 2018: Ait-Ben-Haddou, Morocco
Professor Abe visits the picturesque town of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Morocco. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a very photogenic destination.
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In Egypt: Around Luxor
With a week to spend in Luxor, PortMoresby enjoys leisurely days in the town as much, if not more, as those spent at its famous monuments.
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In Egypt: Luxor & Karnak
With a week to spend in Luxor, PortMoresby visits Luxor Temple, very near her apartment, then 3 kilometers northward along the Nile, wanders within the Temples of Karnak.
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In Egypt: Howard Carter's House
Last stop on a day spent across the Nile from Luxor, PortMoresby visits the house where Howard Carter lived while excavating Tutankhamun's Tomb.
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In Egypt: Up the Nile
PortMoresby leaves Luxor, takes to the river, sees riverside farms & temples along the way, learns a lesson and begins her wish list for next time.
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In Egypt: Around Aswan
Making adjustments, as we sometimes must when we travel, PortMoresby finds a home in Aswan and indulges a favorite pastime, wandering in markets.
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In Egypt: Sleeping
PortMoresby ends her Egyptian adventure with thoughts on the wide variety of places she called home…in Cairo, in Luxor and in Aswan.
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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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The Best Thing to Order is What They’ve Got
Bob Cranwell shares an adventure into the Ethiopian highlands -- his was the first group of tourists to arrive after the rainy season and they found nothing was stocked or ready for them. What to do? Let Bob explain.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 23, 2014: Bow Glacier Falls, Banff National Park
Thousands have trekked great distances to find the origin of the Nile River in Africa. A few weeks ago I made a similar but much more modest quest, namely to find the origin of Alberta's Bow River. The Bow is the dominant river in...
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Rogers Center, Toronto, Canada. Where Gumbo was #56
Congratulations to Lynn Miller for recognizing Rogers Center in Toronto. The quiz focused on two pieces of art known as "The Audience" in the northeast and northwest corners of the building, executed by Michael Snow in 1989. Both...
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Blue Angels Back for SF Fleet Week
The Navy's Blue Angels will be in the air again over San Francisco's Fleet Week celebrations, after missing last year's event. They'll kick off the show on Thurs. Oct. 9 with aerial practice for full shows on Oct. 12 and 13th. There's a full schedule...
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Top 4 Day Trips from Sydney
Nina Simons has several fine suggestions for interesting day trips form beautiful Sydney.
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Danube passes Rhine for river cruisers
River cruising continues to grow, not only in Europe, although Central and Western Europe account for about two-thirds of the industry.
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Kasbah Aït Benhaddou – A Chapter in Moroccan History
Marilyn Jones takes us along on a visit to a fascinating piece of Moroccan history that's also a landmark of cinema history.
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Walk the Nile and Take Awhile
Explorer Levinson Wood begins his try of walking the Nile this Sunday.Read about it. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tra...-along-the-Nile.html
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The 'greatest Egyptologist in the world'
The Grey Traveller's been on a recent trip down the Nile and found her experience immensely enhanced by the Egyptologist guide who led her group.
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London's tiny landmarks celebrate 150 years
London celebrates the 150th anniversary of its littlest—and most numerous—landmarks, the more than 900 'little blue plaques.'
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Three Days in San Diego
Three days in San Diego, visiting both the historic Old Town and especially the world-famous San Diego Zoo and its Safari Park.
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The call of the wild: Things to do and see in Uganda
Been itching to go on an adventure of late? Dreams of deep, dark woods and the call of the wild keeping you up at night? Cannot wait to pack up your bag and leave in search of the unknown? If your answer to at least two of those questions is a resounding yes, it is safe to assume that you have been chosen to live the African dream. Where mysteries come alive and the woods are filled with cooing of peculiar birds, such as the land of Uganda. Uganda Adventures and its stories are what novels...
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Lonely Planet: Where to go in 2019
The publisher's annual recommendations for next years travel are a mix of the usual and the unexpected.