Tagged With "Terracotta Warriors"
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Re: More Life at the Edge: What’s in a Name?
I admit to a long fascination with the names people choose; clearly whether screen names on websites or as names chosen for daily living, they tell some story of self-reflection, just as PortMoresby's does. What, I always wondered, made someone choose to be J. Edgar rather than just Edgar (or even just John?) That sort is more puzzling to me than the screen names that shout aggression (Warrior, Conan) or whisper softly (Miss Maisie, Teatime) or are ironically self-referential (my favorite...
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Hats off to Judy! Alaska employee rescues stranded Delta passenger
If this customer service story had been made up by Alaska Airlines to embarrass West Coast rival and also codeshare partner Delta, it would have been unbelievable...but they didn't, and it happened. USA Today reports on a Delta business traveler who...
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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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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, March 12, 2015: King Kamehameha Statue, Kapaau, Hawaii Island, Hawaii
King Kamehameha I (1758 - 1819) conquered the Hawaiian Islands and united them to formally establish the Kingdom of Hawai ʻ i in 1810, thus founding the Kamehameha Dynasty. By developing alliances with the major Pacific colonial powers, Kamehameha...
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Finding the right packing accessories for your trip
Road Warrior Marilyn Jones gives us her insights into what accessories work for her, and how to choose them.
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Luggage to withstand airline handling
For someone who's on the road as often as Marilyn Jones, the right bags and the right packing techniques can make a big difference.
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The Cloisters: A Medieval World in New York
At the Cloisters, PHeymont enjoyed a long visit with the Metropolitan Museum's huge trove of medieval art and architecture.
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British Air to WIDEN seats
Going against the current Zeitgeist, British Airways has announced plans to widen seats on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. As we all know, plane seats are getting narrower and the pitch (distance between rows) is also shrinking,...
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Crazy Horse National Monument
While in Rapid City we went to Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse National Monument . I had heard a lot about this monument, but didn’t know really much about it. I am embarrassed to admit that at one point, I actually thought it was...
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Japan thrill: ride with a ninja cabbie
A Japanese taxi company offers a variety of fun-themed cabs
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Holiday gifts for travelers
Marilyn Jones spends a lot of time on the road, and keeps her eye out for gifts that can make travelers happy. Her annual recommendations are here.
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Rando Review: SoFi Café
Last weekend I was invited to try out this new spot in South Beach – South of Fifth to be exact (SoFi), and I think I have fallen in love. We are always looking for that healthier option for breakfast and lunch that is not only great for your...
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Antarctica, part 2. Weaner Wars
Kirsten Hines continues her celebrating Nature on 7 Continents series with this second installment in exotic Antarctica. Young elephant seals are called ‘weaners’ from the time they’re weaned from their mother’s milk, around a month, until they reach a year old. They’re cute but their warrior training begins young.
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Ayres Natural Bridge Park - Wyoming's First Tourist Attraction
Samantha shares her short but beautiful visit to Ayres Natural Bridge Park while on a road trip to Casper, Wyoming. It was quite peaceful in September.
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All that you can do in Mumbai
Amy J offers several suggestions for you to fill your time when visiting the pulsing city of Mumbai (sponsored content)
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Zapatistas & Comandanta Ramona
Images of the Zapatista Movement in the far south of Mexico are everywhere, constantly reminding PortMoresby of the ongoing struggle for rights and equality.
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Missoula, Montana — Home of Grizzlies
While most Americans have no idea what’s inside the great state of Montana, I LOVE this state! It’s breathtakingly beautiful, home to my favorite US National Park, Glacier National Park , and is filled with kind -- if opinionated --...
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Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump (That's really its name)
I like direct clear-spoken people, so you can see why Native American names appeal to me. ” Head-smashed-in-buffalo jump ” was just that — a place buffalo were chased off a cliff and killed for food. (An...
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4 Amazing Rewards of Performing Umrah That Every Muslim Needs to Know
Umrah is one of the most beautiful Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). This is a particular act of worship that now millions of Muslims do throughout the year. Rewards of Umrah are endless! Subhan Allah! Perform Umrah with intensity, love, desire and gratitude. Umrah is a spiritual journey to the house of Allah and in return there are rewards for the travelers. The journey will be one of the most beloved journeys of your life. This is guaranteed. It is such a blessed journey...
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 23, 2014: Xian's Dumpling House
Those dumplings look amazing, Dr.Y. Almost too attractive to eat. "Food as art"! Do they taste as good as they look? And did you bring any samples back with you.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 23, 2014: Xian's Dumpling House
Yes, DrFumblefinger, those dumplings are as tasty as they look. But I am also thinking they might have all looked the same in my stomach The trip was very enjoyable for us!
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Re: Cowboy Muffler Man, Pennsylvania
At Jasper White's Summer Shack restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts there's one who now appears to be a salty old fisherman; he began life as a Polynesian warrior when the site was occupied by a Tiki bar.
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Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Montana
Even if you're not a history buff, you will enjoy exploring Little Bighorn Battlefield and learning about Custer and Sitting Bull. Samantha shares her visit and some pictures.
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Holger the Dane
Judy Barford goes underground to inspect a legendary figure in regional Denmark.
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Terracotta Warriors, Xian, China
The Terracotta Warriors were commissioned by the first emperor of China to guard his tomb and protect him in the afterlife.
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Re: Terracotta Warriors, Xian, China
The Terracotta Warriors are on my bucket list...they are fascinating! Great post!
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Re: Terracotta Warriors, Xian, China
Hard to imagine all the labor put into creating that terracotta army....
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Joshua Trees, Nevada
DrFumblefinger came across a nice patch of Joshua trees just north of the old mining town of Goldfield in Nevada.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 23, 2014: Xian's Dumpling House
While visiting Xi'an, the city where the famous Emperor Qin's Terracotta Museum is located, we came cross a massive "Xi'an Dumpling House" -- a tourist popular restaurant which serves up to 25 different types of carefully crafted dumplings.
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The Murals of Winnipeg Pt 1
Traveling Canuck shares some of the interesting street art murals of Winnipeg.
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Visiting Versailles
Among the many wonderful palaces of Europe, Versailles is said to be the greatest and grandest of them all. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site and is on almost every traveler’s list of “must see” destinations.
