Tagged With "Fiddle Player"
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New plans "Motivate" Alta Bike Share
Alta, the biggest US player in the bicycle sharing market (with contracts in New York, Chicago, Columbus and other cities) is under new management—and a new name. The company's moving from Portland to NYC, has hired Jay Walder, an experienced...
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The 747 flies on with Lufthansa's Newark route
The Boeing 747, the first true jumbo jet, has been in service since 1969, so many people are surprised that they are not only still in service, but still in production! Lufthansa, one of the 747's biggest boosters took delivery of the 1500th...
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Seeing the World's Game at a Local Stadium - Palermo Football
A longtime soccer fan, Jonathan L has an exciting afternoon sitting with the locals at an important game in Palermo.
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New (and very unusual) hotels for Japan
Changing times, changing ideas. In Japan, a prison and internet cafes are morphing into vacation lodging.
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So, what’s it worth ?
Bob Cranwell shares a discussion and thoughts on the value of things using a memorable experience in Yemen.
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In crisis, Heathrow v Gatwick feud returns
British Airways considers dropping Gatwick to shore up its position at Heathrow.
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Nov. 9, 2019: Looking up in London
A brief encounter at an Underground station leads to some interesting work by sculptor Allan Sly.
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Huntingdon, Pennsylvania: Peaceful Holiday Getaway
Stephanie explores the historic treasures of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, including fantastic car and antique collections.
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Changing the Guard at Int'l Air Group
Willie Walsh, one of the big names in big-name aviation is retiring
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Cooperstown NY: Home to more than the Hall of Fame
Jonathan L explores the options in Cooperstown New York, if you are not interested in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Chicago's Midway to get a makeover, too
Chicago officials are looking at plans for a makeover for the city's #2 airport, aimed at relieving complaints about inadequate facilities and amenities, and above all ending security backups that have been reported as "mile-long." ...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 19, 2015: Giant ship, little town
Falmouth, Jamaica was once one of the island's prime ports, key to the trade in sugar and slaves, but has long since become a much smaller player—until recently, when Royal Caribbean built a berth there for the Oasis of the Seas and similar...
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"American Treasure Tour"—Extensive Collection of Americana
Love Americana? Then Stephanie Kalina-Metzger has the perfect tour for you, featuring some of the most unusual and rare vintage items you'll ever see.
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Cruise ship boom keeps shipyards busy
The incredible boom in cruise-ship construction goes on—but will there be enough room for the two current leaders and for China as well?
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Viking: First rivers, then ocean...next?
Viking has ordered two 'special ships' from a specialist subsidiary of shipbuilder Fincantieri, but no one's talking details yet.
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Taking a tour to Chichén Itzá
Jonathan L takes us along on a tour of Chichén Itzá, with a bonus swim in an underground lake.
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"Stars of the Big and Small Screen": Hollywood rolls into Calgary
The exhibit was called: "Stars of the Big and Small Screen. See the Cars that were the Stars".... and it was an interesting collection of American Steel....
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A Visit to Hank Aaron's Childhood Home
This year is the 40th anniversary that Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's Home Run record and a great time to see Hank Aaron's Childhood Home and Museum. I had a chance to go to Mobile, Alabama this past month and see the home. It's an...
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A Walk in Greenwich Village
I had the chance to walk around Greenwich Village (see map) for the first time in several years. I know that this is going to sound like a "grandpa is complaining about change again" blog, but I was really disappointed in what I found....
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Madrid's Banco de Espana Building: Where Gumbo Was (#45)
The Banco de Espana building in Madrid had Gumbo’s attention when he was taking the puzzle picture, and what caught him was the stark difference in sculptural decoration in the picture—but the building as a whole is worth a look, too. It...
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Journey to Jordan: Amman and Jarash
ProfessorAbe and his wife begin a series of reports on an extended trip through Jordan and its long history.
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River cruise trends: bigger world, smaller ships
The river cruise industry is expanding into new territory: new rivers and destinations, and different themed activities.
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7 Canadian classics to celebrate Canada's 150th
Canada is celebrating its 150th this year, with park passes, events, and this list of amazing Canadian experiences.
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Picking the Right Luxury Vacation Rental
Darren offers suggestions you might use when booking your next luxury vacation stay (sponsored content)
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Edinburgh tells its 'People's Story'
Museums that tell the story of ordinary people against a background of world events are among PHeymont's favorites, including this one in Edinburgh.
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Norwegian drops chief, cuts routes
Norwegian is shifting its emphasis to profit rather than growth; as it does, it's dropping the man who has led the airline from the beginning.
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Winter at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
PHeymont takes an out-of-season walk through his favorite (and nearby) botanical garden as winter gives it a different look.
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Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Up Close
PHeymont revisits a fabulous building whose details are less familiar than its overview, but equally worth viewing.
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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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The Hoover Dam, Nevada/Arizona border. Where Gumbo Was #28
Gumbo was visiting the Hoover Dam , previously also called "Boulder Dam ". This dam is a magnificent feature of engineering! Built in Black Canyon on the Colorado River, it bridges two states, Arizona and Nevada....
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What do you miss on vacation ?
I miss listening to my favourite music. As much as I love Guantanemara or the latest Rap song there's only so much I can take. I've taken the MP3 player and headphones but people talk to me and get no answer! Makes me anti-social. So I've...
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Jackpot win for airport slot player
Once in a while, fairytales come true, and just about as often you hit the jackpot on slots. For one lucky traveler at Las Vegas, it happened.
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France food puzzle: Starbucks, Big Mac and vegetarians
Starbucks, a late starter, is seeing crowds in France. It's one of a number of contradictory food trends and events in the news.
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Hotel Alcazar-City Hall St. Augustine
Modeled on the Alcazar of Seville, Spain, the former Hotel Alcazar serves as Saint Augustine's City Hall and the home of the Lightner Museum, with its fascinating collections.
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Norwegian cuts 737 crew bases
Norwegian Air is closing crew bases for its 737s at Providence and Newburgh. Flights to those cities will use Europe-based crews.
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Norwegian plans denser service on U.S. routes
Norwegian plans to continue growing its North American routes, but with more flights rather than more routes.
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WOW air drops three cities, will add more
Dropping service in some Midwest cities, Icelandic discount airline WOW insists it still plans to be a big player in U.S. markets.
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Italy hits Ryanair, Wizz on bag fees
Italy says Ryanair's no-free-carry-on rules are unfair and anti-competitive.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 18, 2015: Pinball Heaven
Quarters! When I started out wasting my allowance, the machines took nickels and dimes! (and they did take them!) One interesting fact I picked up at the museum: When first introduced, the machines had no flippers, and therefore no control by the player of what was happening. Therefore, numbers of states and cities rules, it was a game of chance, and illegal. Once the flippers were added, it became a game of skill, and legal—although it took NYC many years to change its rules.
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The Advantages of Staying in a Serviced Apartment Compared to a Hotel
Some of the advantages of staying in an apartment on your next vacation (sponsored content).
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New deals for TAP, Virgin Australia
Two airlines hard-hit by pandemic shutdowns have new plans for survival.
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Forex Brokers with the Minimum Deposits
Michiel has some suggestions on foreign exchange services you might be interested in using (sponsored content)
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October 10, 2020: A View That Isn't There
A cunning series of eye-tricks offers a view into a past reality on a tavern in Corning, New York.
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Techniques to Play Like a Champ in TriPeaks Solitaire
A new way to play a Solitaire (sponsored content)
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JetBlue, Southwest expanding networks
Southwest and JetBlue continue to open new routes, partly to collect what current business there is and partly to prepare for the future.
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Bjørn Kjos: If at first you don't succeed...
The man behind Norwegian Air's rapid rise and eventual collapse is ready to try again with a new airline, Norse Atlantic.
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New York gets interactive Harry Potter store
A massive new store in New York, with interactive VR games, photo ops and merchandise is set to lure Potter fans soon.
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In Search of Cheesesteak
Join PHeymont for an irreverent tour of some of Philly's finest cheesesteak places...strictly in his opinion!
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The Paterson Museum, New Jersey
Paterson, New Jersey has a richer history than most people know, but not all of it is to be seen at its local museum