Tagged With "Vietnam Veteran's Memorial"
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Re: The "Eiffel Tour" Only Starts with the Tour Eiffel
Your piece will serve inspiration for many future trips,I'm sure of that.I had no clue as the extent of Eiffel's work but I now want to see several of them in person. This serves as an example of why TravelGumbo is so different and needed
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Re: The "Eiffel Tour" Only Starts with the Tour Eiffel
PHeymont, Your post reminded me that I had seen a pre-fabricated church designed by Eiffel in Baja, Mexico. It is in the small town of Santa Rosalia and still in use. There is more info here .
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Re: The "Eiffel Tour" Only Starts with the Tour Eiffel
Absolutely fascinating, thank you. And I thought that UK's Isambard Kingdom Brunel was prolific!
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Re: The "Eiffel Tour" Only Starts with the Tour Eiffel
Brunel has fascinated me since reading a book on the Great Eastern, an unlucky ship he designed. Perhaps someday I can find time to post about his work...unless I hear a volunteer? Thanks!
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Re: The "Eiffel Tour" Only Starts with the Tour Eiffel
I'm personally acquainted with one of Brunel's railway bridges, the Gatehampton Bridge over the Thames in Berkshire, England. I was advised by my Thames Path guidebook that I was approaching it. There was a strategically placed bench in a meadow where I sat, had a snack and looked at it from a distance for a bit before walking under it. Not at all knowledgeable, or even much interested, in bridges I tried to get at least a glimpse of what the guide meant when it said "one of Brunel's Great...
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Re: The "Eiffel Tour" Only Starts with the Tour Eiffel
T&N, you make an interesting point about the air circulation and coolness of Eiffel's building. These days we are constantly reading about advances in "green design," intended to reduce excess energy use. Ironic how well some of those principles of making life bearable were known so long ago by those who didn't have the option of mechanical air-conditioning! Another example is in today's blog about Gaudi's Casa Battlo in Barcelona, which uses an open well through the center of the...
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Re: Oct. 17, 2017: A Stroll in Historic Passau
Visited there one time to follow in my WWII veteran father's footsteps. Gorgeous city. Overcast and rainy when I was there, but Marilyn is showing some bright colorful images that really show off this Bavarian city. Thanks.
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Hope for Europe's small "flagship" airlines
In the face of competition from Gulf-based carriers and European budget carriers, it's been hard times for the familiar "national" airlines of Europe. Some, such as Sabena and Swissair have gone under, re-emerging in other forms; some, such as...
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Thinking Cuba? Tickets not so easy yet!
Many Americans (myself included) are thinking much more seriously now about visiting Cuba with the relaxed process. But don't expect it to be smooth yet—veteran traveler Brian Kelly, who runs ThePointsGuy (an extremely useful site...
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Thomas Cook celebrates 150 years on the road
Thomas Cook and Sons, widely regarded as the world's first real travel agency, opened its doors just 150 years ago, in Fleet Street, London. Cook himself was a 20-year veteran of leading groups on tours. The Telegraph (UK) has an...
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Flying Round-the-World with no fuel!
Two veteran Swiss pilots are at nearly the midpoint of a round-the-world flight on the Solar Impulse 2, a solar-powered plane with a wingspan greater than a 747's. Among other reasons for the huge wingspan is to make possible use of 17,000 solar cells...
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Oct. 22, 2017: Sunday Markets, Northern Vietnam
Grand Escapades shares a visit to a few markets in Northern Vietnam, where locals still dress in colorful traditional costumes that make this a photographer's treat!
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Boeing throws a 50th birthday party for 737
Boeing's 737 had its first flight 50 years ago, and had a birthday party Sunday at Seattle's Museum of Flight.
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July 5, 2017: Cambridge American Cemetery
George G shares a visit to the Cambridge American Cemetery, the only permanent World War II Memorial in the British Isles.
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Tourist to Traveler: Exploring Old San Juan
Jonathan L, a veteran traveler to Puerto Rico, takes you down some of his favorite off-the-tourist-track streets in Old San Juan
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Veteran fliers: Planes with a long history
Airliners have a longer life than you might think. Meet some of the oldest in service and why they're still flying.
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Virtual Travel: Now states join in
Veteran travel writer Marilyn Jones highlights resources to keep up our travel interest until we can hit the roads again.
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May 19, 2020: Pérouges, France
Enjoy an afternoon in a small French village with lots to offer; veteran traveler Marilyn Jones is your guide.
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May 5, 2020: At Home, Looking Back
Veteran travel writer Marilyn Jones is at home, like so many of us, but anxiously waiting to be on the road again!
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Ashland, Virginia: "Center of the Universe"
Stephanie shares a visit to the charming community of Ashland, known by some as the "Center of the Universe".
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United gives Airbus a big nod
United signs up with Airbus for 757 replacements while Boeing continues to consider a new 'mid-market' plane.
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Maymont Mansion, Richmond, Virginia (Where Gumbo was #366)
Gumbo was visiting home of James and Sallie Dooley, known as Maymont. The mansion is located at 1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, Virginia.
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Ramblings in Danville, Virginia
George G wraps up his series on visiting Danville, Virginia, with an interesting look at the city's interesting history and historic architecture.
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Hanoi Street Food Tour
Hanoi gathers all best dishes from the northern provinces in Vietnam. There are lots of specialities to taste such as Banh Cuon (rices pates), Bun Cha ( rice noodles with grilled porc meat), Bia Hoi (draught beer) ... You can find food and drink at...
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Mar. 6, 2018: Durnstein, Austria
A tiny town along the Danube with a long history shows off its charm for veteran traveler Marilyn Jones.
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International Spy Museum, Washington D.C.: (Where Gumbo Was #265)
The solution to last week's travel puzzle is revealed. We were visiting the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C., filled with a curious assortment of gadgets used mostly during the Cold War.
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July 22, 2018: Halong Bay, Vietnam
Grand Escapades shares some of the memorable sights of Halong Bay, a picturesque collection of Islands some say were created by a dragon.
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A Rainy Day in Santiago
Veteran traveler Marilyn Jones turns a rainy day on the road into a busy day of varied sights.
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Horses 'flying down to Rio' for Olympics
Equine travelers, competitors in Olympic equestrian events, need special arrangements to fly in from all over.
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January 26, 2016: Theodore Too, Halifax, Nova Scotia
I always enjoy discovering quirky or unusual things when I travel. Case in point, Theodore Too.
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Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Where Gumbo was #195)
Gumbo was visiting the beautiful island of Oahu and, specifically, Pearl Harbor. This Wednesday marks the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on the naval base at Pearl Harbor.
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Merritt Island, Fl
Travel Rob shares his visit to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida
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7 Cool Gifts for Tech Savvy People
Looking for some high tech gift suggestions for your friends? Here are some excellent suggestions.
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June 28, 2019: Veteran Trams of Basel
Basel has been sending some of its veteran trams back onto the streets, delighting riders and photo-shooters alike.
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Yosemite Cemetery
DrFumblefinger visits Pioneer Cemetery -- a small but tranquil place in Yosemite Valley where an interesting assortment of grave markers reflect the varied nature of those who rest here.
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May 11, 2019: Vintage Tractor, Vancouver
PHeymont enjoyed seeing this veteran farm tool nicely-placed next to an educational exhibit on edible plants (veggies to you, pal)!
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 12, 2015: Puma
Pumas, also known as mountain lions or cougars, are top level predators with a wide range, from Patagonia in South America to Alaska in the north (although they have been eliminated from the eastern USA). They thrive in forests, swamps...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb. 12, 2014: National Building Museum
Great Hall of the National Building Museum, in the historic Pension Building. I first visited this museum to see an exhibit on the development of urban transportation—with no hint what the building itself would look like. It took my...
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Is bad PreCheck planning responsible for TSA delays?
A veteran travel editor argues that the 90-minute+ security lines growing at airports stem in part from TSA's mishandling of its PreCheck program.
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Will sunken treasure mean more tourists for Colombia?
Colombia has found a 1708 shipwreck, believed to be the most valuable sunken treasure ever, off the coast of Cartagena. The treasure is worth $2 billion or more, and has been the object of searches and claims almost since the day the ship, the San Jose, was sunk by a British ship that was trying to take its cargo. Now that Colombia's President has announced the find, can gold- and thrill-seeking scuba divers be far behind? Even the chance of a doubloon or two might be enough to perk up...
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Jan. 22, 2015: New England Breakdown Truck
A veteran truck in a colorful surrounding caught Mac's eye.
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Those famous Cuban cars, behind the scenes...
Cuba's fleet of classic American cars is legendary, and as with most legends, the truth is actually more interesting than the shiny story.
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At Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Nostalgia Flies
The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome houses one of the country's largest collections of still-flying relics of aviation's earliest years.
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The Smaller World of Hamburg Harbor
Hamburg's harbor world of huge ships, containers and cranes also has space for a wide variety of smaller craft and a lot of history.
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AAF Tank Museum, Danville, Virginia
George G shows us around a museum that has more armor and weaponry than some armies.
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Re: A Street Food tour in Hanoi
Thanks for a great (virtual) meal! I love street food (and near-street) and just enjoyed a similar experience in Istanbul, where I put aside my "issues" with some foods and tried all...including my equivalent of the worm: kokorek, a dish of lamb or goat intestines roasted around sweetbreads. It's amazing how much of our hesitation can be in our heads, not in reality... Hope to see more about Vietnam!
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Re: A Street Food tour in Hanoi
That sure looks like a tasty evening, Linn! I've done a few food tours in my life and really enjoyed them. The guides know where the great spots are and you get a nice background narrative about the dish, the restaurant and the chef! Thanks for sharing this with us.
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Re: A Street Food tour in Hanoi
Thank you both for the feedback. I really think tasting the local food is an important part of the travel experience, even though I then have to taste a few strange things... And usually, I end up being pleasantly surprised that the thinks I was hesitating to taste, actually was really good. Heading to Thailand tomorrow, and I am sure I will be challenged a few times during my two weeks there :-)
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Re: Oct. 22, 2017: Sunday Markets, Northern Vietnam
One of the most colorful markets in the world, no doubt! Great travel experiences, Gilles. Thanks for sharing these!