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Re: How do occupy your time while flying?
Great ideas and i especially like the audiobook idea! For me it depends whether I'm going on the trip or returning home. Going, I tend to organize my notes and read about some of the sights I'm planning on visiting. That used to be in guidebooks but now it's a combination of guidebooks and material I've printed off. Coming home, I try to relax and unwind. Maybe watch a movie or read a fiction book. My next trip I want to use that time to learn some French.
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Re: World's most attractive libraries
A followup to attractive libraries are great bookstores. Fodors just released 16 of their favorites in the USA, which you can find here . I've visited a number of these and enjoyed them. I would like to add two other stores that I know of. 1) Univ. of Washington bookstore. While mostly a student store aimed at textbooks and supplies and such, it has an excellent collection of fiction and non-fiction as well as frequent author readings and book signings. 2) Auntie's books in Spokane,...
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Re: World's most attractive libraries
There's always more to know about libraries, so 2 interesting items noted in this morning's Bookmarks from The Guardian: 1. A book, The Library: A Catalogue of Wonders, by Stuart Kells . . . 2. and his item in The Guardian, From Bag End to Babel : top 10 libraries in fiction. I hope to get a copy of the book when the price of used copies comes down (if ever)! If you look at The Library , scroll down the page for more things library and also click on "Source notes" for a long list of fun stuff.
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Re: Books That Send You Packing...
There are so very many great travel tales. I am partial to non-fiction. I enjoy reading well researched, historical accounts of the human drama that is within the scenery. I enjoy writing that gives a strong sense of place and context to what I see. " The Old Patagonian Express " by Paul Theroux " The Pillars of Hercules " by Paul Theroux " Cut Stones and Crossroads: A Journey to Peru " by Ronald Wright " Basin and Range " by John McPhee " Two Years Before the Mast " by Richard Henry Dana,...
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Re: Books That Send You Packing...
I enjoy a good fiction book as well as non-fiction, especially if the writer is skilled. I really liked "Travels" by the late great Michael Crichton, my favorite of the nonfiction travel books I've read.. "Robinson Crusoe" made me want to visit tropical islands as a boy. "Fantastic Voyage" by Isaac Asimov intrigued me with traveling at a cellular level, within a human body no less (maybe lead to my current day job?) And my all-time favorite, "2001: A Space Odyssey". Made me want to travel to...
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Re: Where in the World is Gumbo? (11/20/13)
A summary of Amazon from on the new Martin Cruz Smith Novel, TATIANA (see latest clues(. " Arkady Renko, one of the iconic investigators of contemporary fiction, has survived the cultural journey from the Soviet Union to the New Russia..... The trail leads to Kaliningrad , a Cold War “secret city”......" TravelandNature, I believe we may have an answer!
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Re: Nova: Building the Great Cathedrals.
Thanks for the heads up on that. There are few things I enjoy doing more in Europe than to spend a half day exploring a great cathedral! If people haven't read it yet, I'd highly recommend Ken Follett's great book, "The Pillars of the Earth" , a work of fiction set in Medieval times and focused on the building of these great churches.
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ET, Call Home: A visit to the Arecibo Observatory
On our recent visit to Puerto Rico, we took an unplanned side trip to what might be called ET’s phone booth—a vast radio telescope at the Arecibo Observatory that “listens” to space both for astronomical information and any...
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Travel to Where "Your Shadow Always Has Company"
Well, you can't actually visit the planet Kepler 16b; it's not even in our solar system. But graphic artists at the National Aeronautical and Space Agency (NASA) have made up dream travel posters for several "exoplanets" (planets that orbit other...
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KLM Flash Sale: NYC to Kilimanjaro RT for $798
If Mt. Kilimanjaro has been on your mind since reading Hemingway in high school (or if you've seen the movie), here's your chance. KLM has a 24-hour flash sale at $798 RT from NYC, or $848 if you're leaving from Chicago or DC. The fare is only...
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Holy Space Rays, Batman! Boeing patents "force field"
Boeing has taken a leaf from science fiction and turned it into a patent for a force field that could protect airplanes (and other objects) from damaging explosions. The title of the patent is "method and system for shockwave attenuation via...
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Books That Sent You Packing (your bag, that is)
The book I always think of in this regard is ‘The Sheltering Sky’, by Paul Bowles. And the subsequent movie, with the devilish John Malkovich as, guess who, Port Moresby. It inspired me to take the plunge and travel outside Europe, to Morocco, a place I’ve returned again and again, sure that would be so as soon as I read the book. But there have been others - ‘The River’s Tale: A Year on the Mekong’, by Edward Gargan, added Yunnan Province in China to my first round-the-world destination...
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Exploring New Roads
Travel leads us in new directions. In this instance, the art he's looked at in his travels has led Jonathan L to new directions in writing.
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After 60 years, hotel still waits for opening day
Talk about plans gone wrong! A hotel in Sicily that started construction over 60 years ago and was completed over 30 years ago, has still had no guests except the local pigeons. The story is one of those "truth is stranger than fiction" tales. ...
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Jan. 23, 2018: Project Mercury Exhibit, Titusville
DrFumblefinger stumbles upon a nice tribute to the Project Mercury astronauts in the small east Florida town of Titusville.
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Central India, Pt.2: Orchha
Professor Abe visits the town of Orchha in Central India, including its impressive Raja Mahal and Jahangir Mahal palaces.
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Shunpiking through Northern Illinois
Jonathan L continues his westward trip off the highways, and shares his new discoveries and some ideas about random travel.
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Hopper Tales: Fiction inspired by art while traveling
Sometimes, the art Jonathan L encounters in his travels inspires him to create flash fiction. Here are three stories inspired by paintings by Edward Hopper
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In Hemingway’s footsteps: Ketchum and Sun Valley, Idaho
As we drive north from Twin Falls, through black lava fields, farms and sage, I take in the majestic mountains ahead as they emerge from the clouds. It’s easy to see why this area had a special place in ‘Papa’ Hemingway’s...
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On DVD, Friends in Fiction and Real-Life
April 1, 2014 I watch a lot of movies and, while I pay some attention to ratings and reviews, I can like them for any number of reasons, not necessarily related to the usual criteria. There are actors who I’ll happily...
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France's new regions get new names
France recently merged some of its regions, reducing 22 to 13. Some of them are just now getting permanent new names, and not everyone is happy.
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Boom and Virgin team up for supersonic airplane
Boom teams up with Richard Branson to make commercial supersonic jets.
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Jan. 26, 2019: KiMo Theatre, Albuquerque
A theatre with an unusual blend of Native American and Art Deco survives in Albuquerque, with a fascinating history.
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21 Best Museums in America
Kennedy Space Center - Orlando Kennedy Space Center Orlando Kennedy Space Center Orlando (KSC) also known as the NASA Launch Operations Center. The KSC has been the primary launch center for NASA since 1968. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex open everyday at 9 am. Kennedy Space Center Tickets started from USD 57 Museum Of Modern Art - MoMA Museum-of-Modern-Art-NYC MoMA is art museum in New York City. It contains world's greatest collection of modern and contemporary art, almost 200,000...
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Bunratty Folk Park: Living History
One good attraction deserves another, and Bunratty Castle has the Folk Park at its feet.
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Re: KLM Flash Sale: NYC to Kilimanjaro RT for $798
That's an amazingly good price. If you've ever wanted to see the incredible Ngorongoro Crater, this is your chance to do so.
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Re: STORM WATCH: CHECK BEFORE YOU GO
Estimates of the cost of shutting down for a storm come from the same fiction factory as th estimates of how much money a city will make by spending $100 million tax dollars on a new stadium... That said, had the track of the storm been only very slightly east of where it went—and there was no way to know it would shift—we would have had 2-3 feet, and the risk of many people stranded on roads. At times in the past, also, when equipment was not properly positioned off line, it took much too...
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Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge , Florida
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge spans Tampa bay, connects St. Petersburg to Sarasota. Samantha and her husband enjoyed driving over it while in the area.
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Seattle, Washington — Airplanes, Coffee, Software and a lot of fun!
Seattle is a great city — a world-class travel destination! Situated in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, it has much appeal as a several day (or even week-long) stop especially when part of a circuit through other great sites in...
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National Botanic Garden of Wales
Professor Abe takes us on a tour of the gloriously blooming fields of Wales' relatively new and growing Botanic Garden.
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Seneca Falls, New York: Fame, Fact, Fiction
PHeymont spends an afternoon visiting a Finger Lakes town that has had its finger in more than a few pies.
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Cosplayers in Verona
DrFumblefinger came across a gathering of Cosplayers while visiting Verona.
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo #432
Saturday's clues are late, and I apologize. One idyllic scene and one that might seem like science fiction...
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Angels Camp: The Frog Story
Mark Twain, a twitchy frog and Angels Camp, California made each other famous, and Angels Camp has not forgotten.
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Flying car gets an official OK
Moving closer to reality: Slovakia's Transport Authority gives an airworthiness certificate to the AirCar
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Relaxing in Pennsylvania's Amish Countryside
Stephanie escapes the Covid world for a great vacation in Lancaster County, the Amish region of Pennsylvania.
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Marienplatz: Heart of Munich
For nearly 900 years, Marienplatz has been the scene of much of Munich's daily life, history and sometimes turmoil.
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An Idaho Homage to Hemingway
A visit to Ernest Hemingway's beloved Idaho retreat, and the place he lies in eternal rest.
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The Road to Shiprock
DrFumblefinger discusses Shiprock, an interesting rock formation that dominates Navajo Nation in northern New Mexico.
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PortMoresby's Stories
BLOGS November 10, 2013: The Tulou of Fujian Province November 17, 2013: The Worst Train in the World November 24, 2013: Buddhas of Bagan December 7, 2013: The Heart of Nyaungshwe December 12, 2013: Lawrence and the Pirates December 16, 2013: Walking the Buffalo January 23, 2014: Gallery: Fuli Town Market, Guangxi, China February 5, 2014: Gallery: A Beautiful Building in Bangkok February 12, 2014: Gallery: Details, Guangxi...
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The Worst Train in the World
The earthquake should have been a clue. But having rather enjoyed the ride, as I have since childhood in an earthquake-prone part of the world, it didn't occur to me that it might be a warning. I should have listened.
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Making a flight path for flying cars
The next frontier for would-be sellers of flying cars is a push for legislation to allow them to be registered for road use
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 1a) Colombo
This is the first in a series of posts featuring my travels to Sri Lanka. My visits to this island centered around seeing my favorite author and dear friend, futurist Sir Arthur C. Clarke.
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 1b). Visiting Sir Arthur C. Clarke
Part 1a of this blog series discussed the city of Colombo. This post focuses on my visits with its most famous resident, Sir Arthur C. Clark.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 14, 2015. Hans Monheimus
I made many friends during my journeys to Sri Lanka. The most treasured of these was with science fiction writer and futurist, Sir Arthur C. Clarke . Arthur had two expat friends he enjoyed having Sunday brunch with -- former US ambassador, James Spain, and Hans Monheimus, both of whom I got to know quite well.
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Comics in Brussels
Brussels is the homeland of Tintin, Spirou, The Smurfs, Lucky Luke and the Dalton brothers, all international comic strip heroes. I, off course, had to take a closer look, and started at the Belgian Comic Strip Center.
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Two Images in Arles: Art and Life
Paul Heymont shares two photos that mirror paintings by Vincent Van Gogh
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