Tagged With "lava columns"
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Re: Black Ancient Beach Lava, Iceland
You can visit Iceland with the Intrepid Berkeley Explorer's travel video, "Land of Lava, Waterfalls & Glaciers". Video plays at: http://www.adventurepics.com/I....aspx?VF=Iceland.MP4 Stills Picture Gallery at: http://intrepidberkeleyexplorer.com/Page38.html
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Re: Idaho's Craters of the Moon National Monument
Quite an extensive piece of work DrF. Very interesting. And a pleasure to read. Is the site still hot below ground ? I've visited a few volcanos and climbed the crater. But knowing its been dormant for so long doesn't inspire me to overstay my welcome !
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Re: Idaho's Craters of the Moon National Monument
Thanks for reading the piece and for your comment, GarryRF! The "Yellowstone" hot spot has migrated over the past thousands of years from eastern Oregon, across southern Idaho and now sits right under Yellowstone National Park. Actually the hot spot hasn't move at all, the earth's places move away from the hot spot, but it's just another way of thinking about it. I'd be careful about being around an active volcano but don't mind hanging around places like this or much of the Hawaiian...
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Re: Idaho's Craters of the Moon National Monument
Yellowstone National Park has over 500 Geyser's - so I guess that counts as a "Hot Spot" (I just Googled it) I remember the smell of sulphur being one of the giveaways to a live site so I'll sniff my way about! Thanks for the info DrF.
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Re: Are you a chatty seat-mate?
Originally Posted by Travel Rob: Meeting and talking to people is one of my favorite things about travel. Of course if the other person is busy or resting that's a different story. So Rob, I take it you're in the chatty column? Nothing wrong with that -- just curious.
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Re: Are you a chatty seat-mate?
Yes, I'd make up the 5% as being in the chatty-seatmate column!
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Re: March 26, 2017: Looking Down Into The Lava Lake Of Erta Ale In the Danakil Depression
Truly remarkable experience. A bit close for comfort ! Hope you had some bread and a toasting fork !
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Re: March 26, 2017: Looking Down Into The Lava Lake Of Erta Ale In the Danakil Depression
No, I did not ;-) But yes, it was a unique experience !
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Re: The Big Island of Hawaii (Part 1). Volcanoes Park
Great pictures, and great memories. This was our favorite part of Hawaii...especially the "end of the road" where the park highway suddenly comes to an end against a pile of lava from a few years ago. It's a big tourist attraction, yes, but it seemed much less so than many other places on the islands.
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Re: The Big Island of Hawaii (Part 1). Volcanoes Park
Thanks for the comment, PHeymont. It's a great destination partially because the tourist industry can't control it. The volcano will do what it wants and as the flow of lava over the road reminds us, we have little power to stop it.
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Re: Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, Redux
A reminder of the destructive power of nature. I'd be worried about the soles of my shoes melting and welding themselves to rock ! Is the access a tourist has only to dormant areas ? Fascinating blog from what must be the most "lively" location on Earth. Once again DrF , educational and interesting !
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Re: Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, Redux
Hi Garry, and thanks for your comment. The active areas within the National Park are off limits because of toxic fume levels, not so much because of lava. The roads to the Pahoe area (outside the park) of actively flowing lava are closed and access is theoretically restricted. For a fee, one of the locals will guide you to the flowing lava. Remember this is thick fairly slowly flowing lava, not unlike moving pancake batter. But it is hot and you have to be careful. Shoes can melt and worse...
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Re: Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, Redux
Hmm.... maybe I was right ! I have no wish to terminate my "footloose" attitude. Sounds like a lake with thin ice. Diamond Head on Hawaii was my limit !
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 12, 2014: Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
Wow, that would be something to see. Thank for sharing.
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#48)
Huuum, a sneaky one... I think I see a statue to Gengis Khan on the bottom of the statue column... But why would he be celebrated in a Euopean city? MAD is this geographic Europe or politically-defined Europe? I'm wondering if we are talking old Communist bloc here.... Is this any warmer? It's beautiful either way!
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#48)
Originally Posted by Mac: Huuum, a sneaky one... I think I see a statue to Gengis Khan on the bottom of the statue column... But why would he be celebrated in a Euopean city? MAD is this geographic Europe or politically-defined Europe? I'm wondering if we are talking old Communist bloc here.... Is this any warmer? It's beautiful either way! Warmer with the Communist Bloc Comment. Statues are Freedom Fighters Not Gengis Khan It's at the end of a famous avenue that's also a world heritage...
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Re: Tips on Getting FF Seats.
That's good advice in her column! I've often had success calling back when I didn't get the "right" answer the first time helps...and the night shift often has the most experienced agents. Other useful tips, aside from being the most pleasant if sadly disappointed customer they've had all day: Plan early, book early. If you really want to fly to Paris in late July on the cheapest FF tickets, your best bet is late August: the airlines generally open seats 330 days ahead, and if you can be...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 29, 2015: The art of lava
I'm often amazed at how beautiful the small things in nature can be. Whether a bee pollinating a flower, a wild animal stopping to look at you, a blade of grass struggling to grow in a desert, or how sculpted lava can seem. These photos...
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Washington State’s Long Beach Peninsula
For most travelers, the southwestern corner of Washington state is easy to bypass. It lies well over an hour’s drive from the busy I-5 Interstate Freeway. The broad mouth of the Columbia River limits access from the Oregon...
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Are airline alliances costing you $$$ on flights to Europe?
According to consumer advocate Chris Elliott, writing in Fortune, the answer is a big yes. He pinpoints the growth of the big three alliances (SkyTeam, OneWorld and Star), and the agreements among alliance members to coordinate services between the...
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Casa Batllo, Barcelona (Where Gumbo was #101)
Roderick Simpson and Dr.J have both correctly placed Gumbo as visiting Casa Batlló in Barcelona.Honorable mention goes to HistoryDigger for getting the city and architect. Designed by the premier Catalan...
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: Where Gumbo was #233
Jonathan L reveals a museum whose architecture and its collections both qualify as modern art.
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Cefalu Cathedral, Sicily
Part of Sicily's Arab-Norman heritage, Cefalu's Cathedral is a showcase of art and a primer of the island's checkered history.
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Yellowstone: Upper Geyser Basin
PortMoresby begins her geothermal education with a walk around Yellowstone’s Upper Geyser Basin.
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Another criticism faced by Uber results in the Delete Uber campaign
Uber, the world’s one of the largest online taxi-hailing networks has faced many criticisms, lawsuits, legal actions and protests from the both Government and its Uber drivers. At the end of January 2017, the campaign called Delete Uber has been trending in the social media and it results in the deletion of nearly two lakhs of Uber accounts. Though the Uber faced a lot of criticism from the people, it is trying to solve the issues in a different manner. Executive order of President Trump The...
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March 26, 2017: Looking Down Into The Lava Lake Of Erta Ale In the Danakil Depression
There are few experiences more exhilarating than staring at the primal forces of nature. Grand Escapes shares wonderful photos and memories of visiting the lava lake of Erta Ale In the Danakil Depression
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The Road to Yellowstone
PortMoresby sets out on a closer-to-home-than-usual trip of a lifetime, a first visit to Yellowstone National Park, with her Montana-born pal, Deb, as guide.
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Aug. 29, 2017: Linz, Austria
Marilyn Jones continues her Austrian river journey with a stop in historic Linz.
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University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras Where Gumbo Was (#208)
Jonathan L takes us to see this historic campus with its richly-decorated tower.
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Top 12 Attractions And Places to Visit in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, known as its historical and industrial identity, is also known as the 'heart of Gujarat'. The city is also known as Master Businessman in the world. Not only this, Gandhiji taught the lesson of Satyagraha and non-violence in this city. In this way, this city is a materialistic and self-sacrificial spirit city. Ahmedabad is full of sightseeing in terms of tourism. Tourists from all over India and abroad are visiting here. Ahmedabad is the economic capital of Gujarat. The city was...
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Jan. 11, 2020: The History Column, Koblenz, Germany
A monument that recounts the town's history also obscures some of it.
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Monumental Madrid
PHeymont examines some of the outward aspects of buildings that give Madrid its character.
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Craters Of The Moon National Monument, Arco, Idaho
Samantha and her husband had a great time exploring Craters of the Moon National Monument until the rains came.
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April 22, 2020: More from Craters of the Moon
Samantha shares some more pictures from her visit to Craters Of The Moon National Monument in Arco, Idaho.
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The Subterrean Majesty of Carlsbad Caverns National Park
(Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico) There’s no easy way to get to the Carlsbad Caverns — it’s a pretty remote destination, in the Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico just north of Texas, and...
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Greek debt deal will raise taxes on tourists
Demonstration last week in Syntagma square, calling for No vote in referendum on austerity pact. After agreement, new demonstrations call for rejecting the agreement. The recent deal between Greece and European finance authorities is not...
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Italy accused of 'fake' restoration in Roman Forum
The scene of the crime, so to speak: The Roman Forum with worksite Photo: Corriere della Sera Hot words are flying over use of "inappropriate" materials in a project to restore a 2000-year-old monument that's part of the Forum in...
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In Egypt: Luxor West Bank
PortMoresby visits 3 sites on the West Bank of the River Nile, opposite Luxor near the Valley of the Kings, the ancient Theban Necropolis.
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National Building Museum, Washington D.C. (Where Gumbo was #245)
Gumbo was visiting this fascinating museum in Washington D.C. George G shares great observations and photos of his visit.
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Wetting My Whistle: Berkeley Springs water tasting
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares her experience as a water judge (tasting, not swimming or diving) in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.
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Astoria, Oregon
Jonathan L takes a trip to the Columbia River and the old cannery town of Astoria, Oregon
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Editor's Note: the (Top 10) (Very Best) News
TravelGumbo's newswriter takes an unhappy look at Top Tens and bucket lists, and especially Fancy Awards for nothing in particular
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Bergen: Norway's Not-So-Second City
Approaching Bergen by Air Bergen is a city of paradoxes. It's Norway's second-largest city, but it feels in many ways like a small town. It's the second-oldest city, but only in a few places does it seem older than 150 years or so. It's...
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Where is Gumbo? No, the question is "Where were you?"
Our long-running geography-culture-nature puzzle has been running for months now, sometimes weekly and sometimes twice a week, but always with the question "Where in the World is Gumbo?" Well, that started me on the next question: How much...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day. April 22, 2014: Alberta's Badlands
Driving 1.5 hours northeast from Calgary over the prairies, the landscape changes suddenly from rolling grassland and grain crops to dramatically eroded hilly layered sedimentary rock formations. These are Alberta's Badlands, a rough...
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Manhattan from the Other Shore
Manhattan's skyline is constantly, although the changes are not always instantly obvious, at least not so much as the change between the city's days as a port where the ships lined the shore and the growth of huge buildings clustered together in their...
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A Visit to the “Spine Garden:”Cactus in Arizona’s Sonora Desert
Even a non-artist like me can make you think of the desert with just a few squiggles of a felt-tip marker. See above? I did it already…and what does the trick is that everyone has seen the image forever, even though the cactus in the...
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La Dolce Vita (Part 1) Rome: Ruins of an Empire
(Interior of the Colosseum, revealing tunnels below the floor) One of the challenges in crafting these blog posts is deciding how to best convey my impressions of a travel destination. How to best discuss a city as fascinating and historic as...
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La Dolce Vita (Part 2) Rome: A City in Renaissance
(Overview of the city, viewed from "Rome from the Sky") I'd previously discussed the old Roman Ruins, which you can read about here. After the fall of the Roman Empire around 500 A.D., Rome entered a dark age that lasted a thousand years. ...
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The Big Island of Hawaii (Part 1). Volcanoes Park
(Volcanoes National Park -- plume of volcanic smoke from Halema'uma Crater) There are many places in the world I wish everyone could visit. At the top of this list is Hawaii. It’s a great travel destination and for me retains...