Tagged With "Tent Stakes Usage"
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Re: Visiting historic Skagway, Alaska
I enjoyed this piece, Tom, and find the little town of Skagway charming if there's no cruise ships around. Make sure if you visit that you also go to the town's little cemetery and see if you can find the grave marker of the villainous Soapy Smith. There was a different way to reach the Klondike in addition to those Tom writes about, which while safer was not very successful. That involved sailing all the way up the coast of Alaska, entering the mouth of the Yukon river and navigating...
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 16, 2015: Coffee & Dessert in North Beach
Had I know such a good-looking almond croissant was at stake, I would have flown to SF to help you celebrate your natal day, PM! Belated happy birthday, and thanks for sharing this trip with us.
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Re: Tent? Trailer? Cottage? EcoCapsule could be all 3!
The images of this egg-like contraption brought back memories of Woody Allen's classic film, "Sleeper". Not the orgasmatron, which this device seems to lack, the overall attitude and feel of it.
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'New' Alitalia sees new routes, livery and profits by 2017
Italy's Alitalia, long among the weakest of the European "flag" airlines (it's been within days of shutdown repeatedly) has announced a "reboot" that will mix some cost-cutting with some major change and expansion fueled by funds from Abu Dhabi-based...
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Cheetos and Ripley's: Can orange dust be art?
In a bizarre marriage of snacks and curiosities, a contest asks for Cheetos that look like something else. Don't they all?
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U.S. airlines beef up hubs, stake out new routes
Both mainline and discount carriers are building new presence in key markets, often in direct confrontation with each other.
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Airbus, Bombardier join to save C-Series jets
Airbus and Bombardier partner to get around 300% tariff and assure airlines of a stable supplier. Earlier, Delta, with 75 on order, said it expects planes with no tariff.
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China takes big stake in Norwegian
Norwegian gets a new financial lease on life, but the future could still be rocky as it tries to regain business.
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Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens, NY
Jonathan L takes us to Gumbo's destination of Flushing Meadows Park in Queens NY
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Lufthansa deal for TAP rumored
The German airline, possibly in partnership with United Airlines, is reported negotiating to take control of Portugal's flag carrier.
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Tent? Trailer? Cottage? EcoCapsule could be all 3!
A sleek capsule with its own wind and solar power, and a tiny but chic and comfortable interior could change the whole picture for outdoor living, or even emergency shelter. Designed by a Slovakian firm and shown last week at an exhibition for...
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Lufthansa pilots could strike anytime
Lufthansa pilots during earlier strike in March Lufthansa's pilots, who already called one strike this year, in March, are now threatening to strike again over failure to reach a contract agreement. The strike has not been scheduled, and could...
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Whoa! Not so fast on that shrinking baggage size!
The luggage line-up...which ones will fit? The public roared, and the lion has retreated, at least for now. When the International Air Transport Association, an organization of over 250 airlines, announced a plan last week for a...
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London to Sydney in 4 hours? Just maybe...
Does anyone really believe that's possible: UK to Australia between breakfast and lunch? Apparently the British government considers it worth some money to find out; it's invested £60 million ($92.2 million) in grants to a company...
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Macron ready to sell off Paris airports
As part of Pres. Macron's drive to turn public assets into investment capital, France prepares to sell its share of the company operating Paris airports.
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Two Churches in Rouen
Rouen has many churches and a spectacular cathedral, but two others, one old and one new, made a big impression on PHeymont.
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Big ski operator buys into booking site
World's biggest ski operator is moving into a broader booking business by buying a large travel operator
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Qatar buys into another oneworld partner
While fellow Gulf carrier Etihad pulls out of some of its investments, Qatar is buying nearly 10% of alliance partner Cathay Pacific.
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BA may be looking to buy Norwegian
If you can't beat them, buy them? British Airways parent bought a stake in Norwegian and is considering a takeover offer.
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France puts €€€ into rebuilding tourism
Facing a drop in tourism after a year marked by terrorist attacks, France's government is committing new funds for tourism promotion.
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Gulf Airlines: If you can't beat 'em, join 'em
British Airways and Qatar sign joint operating agreement for London and Doha; Qatar adds to its stake in BA's parent.
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Gulf carriers expand stakes in other airlines
Qatar takes a big stake in Meridiana as Gulf airlines seek to expand their partner networks and investments in other airlines.
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All together: Lego, London Eye, Tussaud's
Brick by plastic brick, Lego's owners build out a new stake in public attractions and amusement parks.
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KLM tries 'plane-to-rail' to Brussels
KLM is cancelling one of its five daily AMS-BRU flights. Despite the big fanfare, it's actually an experiment, but one with big possibilities.
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Alitalia doing better, but still adrift
Business is looking better, but EasyJet has pulled out of the group that was to re-finance the airline. Talks are underway with new possible partners.
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Is the end near for resort fees?
A new bipartisan effort in Congress along with consumer and state lawsuits add up to a new attack on the hated fees.
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Delta/LATAM deal shakes up alliances
Delta is buying a stake in South America's biggest airline, LATAM, which is dropping out of the OneWorld alliance.
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Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents: Africa, part 3 - Pate, Kenya
A boat stranded on a sandbar poses a challenge. Wait for the tide to rise, or go explore? Guess what Kirsten Hines did.....
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Air consumer protections at stake in Senate
The U.S. Senate is working on a transporation bill that contains language that would prohibit the Department of Transportation from enforcing rules that allow you to cancel an airline ticket within 24 hours, or to hold the fare for 24 hours before...
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Spanish town gets tough on beach hogs
A Spanish town makes good on threats to prosecute people who put their things out early to "reserve" beach space for later in the day.
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Delayed Shanghai Disney to open in June
Disney announces Shanghai Disney Resort to open in June.
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WOW Air's roller-coaster week
Iceland's upstart discounter flies into financial troubles and an aborted merger with Icelandair, but new financing appears in the works.
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Italy wants stake in 'new Alitalia'
As October 31 deadline nears, Italy's new government claims a share in Alitalia's hoped-for relaunch, but who will hold the rest?
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Verona: The Pleasure of the Piazza
Piazza Bra, surely one of Europe's best open spaces, is at the center of Verona's history, culture and leisure as well as a good place for a break.
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Ryanair in strike-fueled fight over compensation
Ryanair's strikes last week cancelled flights for 50,000 passengers; the airline claims it owes no EU compensation.
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Into the Woods Again
After a long spring of isolation, PHeymont heads for a hike in the Hudson Highlands, and finds himself in woods that weren't always forest.
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IHG loses 103 hotels to Sonesta
A major hotel owner is switching brands on a big chunk of its holdings.
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AA rebuilds Latin America network
American Airlines hooks up with a low-cost carrier to extend is networks after losing LATAM connection.
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Delta rebuilds airline investments
Delta to reinvest in three airlines where it lost equity stakes during their bankruptcies.
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Italy clears the way for airline sale
Italy's new state-owned airline is officially up for sale, and Lufthansa is interested.
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Bids coming to privatize Italy's ITA Airways
At least three groups, including Lufthansa's, are working on formal bids to take the state-owned airline private.
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New owners soon for ITA, TAP?
Italy nears a decision on a buyer for its new airline, while speculation continues about who might bid for TAP
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Priced out of UK? Buy a French village!
A British couple, priced out of buying land in their home country, were able to buy an entire French hamlet cheaply.
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Sales boom for Boom, but big questions, too
American has joined United in pre-orders for Boom's developing supersonic jet, but there's still a long way to go
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Italy: Sale of ITA may come soon
The sale of Alitalia's state-owned successor now looks to be in the very near future
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Surprise! Lufthansa loses bid for ITA Airways
Italy designates Certares group as final bidder for a majority stake in state-owned ITA Airways, despite expectations Lufthansa would be the winner
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Portugal's TAP is up for sale
Portugal prepares to sell of a majority in its nationalized airline, and the bidders are familiar
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Could Europe see a wave of airline mergers?
Lufthansa's formal bid for ITA Airways sparks new merger speculation
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With ITA deal near, Lufthansa eyes TAP
Lufthansa has returned to profitability, and its CEO says he is interested in more acquisitions