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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov 2, 2013: BootHill Graveyard, Tombstone, Arizona
Ah great memories Dr. F! We had the pleasure of strolling round Boot Hill and then shaking hands with both Doc Holiday and Wyatt Earp themselves! (Well, they were the real one's weren't they?). The tomb stones, or grave markers, in Boot Hill make great reading. Quite a number referring to folks being "legally hanged" (did that make any difference to the end result?). I particularly liked the tomb 'stone' (board) saying: "Here lies George Johnson, hanged by mistake 1882. He was right, we was...
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Tupelo, Mississippi. Birthplace of the King of Rock 'n Roll
This is the first post in a short series on visiting Elvis Presley related sites. I've been a huge Elvis fan all my life and my love for the man's wonderful music has not abated in the 35+ years since he died. My brother (Ottoman) and I...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, February 2, 2015: The Steelpan - National Instrument of Trinidad & Tobago
Carnival season 2015 is in full swing. To the world Carnival may be most popular in Brazil, but Trinidad and Tobago has a massive celebration that may just be second biggest. The Carnival season starts immediately after the...
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SKY2BUY takes a swing at SkyMall's old audience
With SkyMall out of the sky and its name sold in bankruptcy court, the way is open for others to try selling to passengers inflight (SkyMall had exclusive deals with the airlines), and SKY2BUY, owned by an investment capital firm and ScotteVest, a...
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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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Dispatches from Ikaria: Part 4
Professor Abe's fun and insightful series on visiting Ikaria concludes this week. Be sure to check out the great story and accompanying photos
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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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Even being a Viking needs a diploma these days
And you thought all you had to do to be a Viking was grow a beard, wear a helmet, swing an ax and raid Britain! These days, it seems, everything requires a degree, and a continuing-education college in Norway is offering the course, including...
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May 22, 2018: Castle Caerphilly, Wales
Dr. Jon shares an iconic image from southern Wales as today's Pic of the Day.
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Central India, Pt.5: Maheshwar
Professor Abe's journey through Central India takes us to the charming city of Maheshwar, on the north bank of the Narmada, one of India's seven holy rivers.
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Tampa Bay Automobile Museum: 1) Museum Overview and its Czech collection
One of the great pleasures of traveling is discovering those special places -- gems that aren't necessarily very famous or perhaps are off the beaten path, but still so very worthwhile visiting. So it was with the Tampa Bay Automobile...
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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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Wanna be a ninja? Here's where to start
For the adventurous, Japan's newest active attraction opens March 10, hanging over the side of a mountain.
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July 17, 2019: A Stop at the Chocolate Museum, Cologne
DrFumblefinger pays a quick visit for some refreshments to the Schokaladen Museum on the harbor in Cologne, Germany.
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Dozza, Italy: City of Art and History
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of Dozza, Italy. Home to a biennial art festival and a medieval castle
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7 Underrated United States Vacation Destinations
Odetta Viola has some suggestions for interesting and less visited destinations for your consideration in the USA (sponsored content).
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Five NZ Winter Getaways That You Won't Want To Miss
Looking for ways to occupy yourself when visiting New Zealand in winter? Some interesting suggestions for active and relaxed vacations are presented (sponsored content)
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July 26, 2019: Rotterdam Bridges
Sailing through Rotterdam's harbor early in the morning, PHeymont was struck by calm water, two bridges and a bridge that really isn't.
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7 Truly Amazing Places You Need To Visit In Rishikesh Tour
Rishikesh is the last stage of river Ganga on hills. Rishikesh being amusing in nature and having Hindu sacred reputation, it is the center of a number of tourists and pilgrims every year. So this year if you are looking for a place for your weekend plans, Rishikesh is the utmost place for it. Rishikesh lying on the top list of Uttrakhand tour package is one of the most amazing places you should certainly not omit from your list of the jaunt. While the places to visit in Rishikesh are...
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Living in the Now - My First Skydive
Shannon was approaching 40, and looking for an experience that would blur the line between herself and the world. Was skydiving the answer?
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Museum find: GE's 'missing' electric car
Long forgotten except in Schenectady's science museum, the little GE electric car that could, long before Prius and Tesla. Here's its story.
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Most Amazing Golf Courses Around the World
Golf is a sport that has been recently gaining popularity across the world. Originating from 15th century Scotland, the modern game of golf started to be played at tournaments from mid 19th century. Today, the four biggest tournaments are: The British Open, The Masters, the US Open, and the PGA Championship, the last three of which are players in the United States. However, more and more people are not attracted to golf because of the lure of a professional career, although the victory money...
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December 23, 2018: Chengdu - Giant Pandas Breeding Research Base
Everyone loves pandas! Great Escapades shares a visit to the Giant Pandas Breeding Research Base in Chengdu, China.
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Fun things to do in Newcastle
Liam shares some of the highlights of a visit to Newcastle upon Tyne (sponsored content)
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Venice's MOSE gets first time use
Venice's anti-flooding barriers, long-delayed and controversial, get their first real-life use.
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Best Australian Destinations for Venturous Travelers: Where to Go After Lockdown
From beach resorts to sightseeing tours — Australia has it all. But what if you are a venturous traveler? If you are looking for options that may give you a real thrill, this guide is for you. It contains destinations for gambling, diving, rafting, and more (sponsored content).
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Mount Gretna's Wooded Wonderland
Mount Gretna is a charming small town in Pennsylvania that Stephanie visited often before Covid, and is hoping for a return to normal this summer.
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In Egypt: On a Felucca
Finding herself a bit out of her element, but loving it nonetheless, PortMoresby embarks on an afternoon spent sailing on the Nile.
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Mt Fuji gets another thrill view
Thrill-and-view seekers now have another choice for viewing Japan's iconic tallest mountain.
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Best in Class at America's Car Museum
One of the country's largest car museums has quite a few samples of the most elegant cars ever built.
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Montmartre Museum: Atelier and Village
In Paris, PHeymont visits a museum that is as much about its neighborhood as it is about the artists who made the neighborhood famous.
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Allegiant Boeing buy: shifting plans
Allegiant, which has relied heavily on buying and leasing used planes, and on being an all-Airbus carrier, is making a major investment in the 737 Max
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Road Trip: Starbucks Reserve, Seattle
For lack of a well-known public face for Starbucks, PortMoresby’s brain keeps substituting Jeff Bezos. But that’s not today’s issue, rather, do you think you know what a Starbucks looks like? Well, so did PortMoresby.
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The Shrine of our Lady of Guadelupe, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Gumbo was visiting the Shrine to our Lady of Guadelupe, on the outskirts of La Crosse, Wisconsin. It was a cool rainy day, but the shrine is lovely and well worth exploring.
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Jeff Bezos and a bridge too low...
Rotterdam will allow temporary removal of one of its iconic bridges to allow Jeff Bezos' new yacht to reach the sea.
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Bangkok’s Palaces and Temples
One of the most vibrant and dynamic cities in South-East Asia, Bangkok assaults the senses with colour, noise and aromas.
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Oregon's big tulip festival is back
In the Portland area, a long-running kid-friendly tulip festival is in full swing.
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"Birthplace of Historic Route 66"—Seligman, Arizona:
DrFumblefinger visits the town of Seligman, an important link to Historic Route 66
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New Activities, Cardiff
Deborah shares some activities you might want to check out if you're visiting Cardiff and Bristol.
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15 Gas Savings Tips for Your Summer Road Trip
We all love going on road trips, but it's a drag to keep stopping for gas and spending more money to fuel up. Samantha shares some gas saving tips
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Kuala Lumpur’s Jalan Sultan
Interesting places to lay her head are PortMoresby’s never-ending quest when she travels. She found a good one in KL.
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Guyana's Spectacular Kaieteur Falls
Kaieteur Falls, deep in the Amazon rainforest in Guyana's interior, is a spectacular reminder of the power of nature and our dependence on it
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Transiting the Suez Canal
The Suez Canal is open for ships of all countries to conduct international trade, but it has been closed five times and has been at the centre of major global conflicts.
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American Samoa: The Park, The People and The Culture
When we first started planning our 59 National Park tour, we had no idea that there was a National Park in American Samoa. This fact gave us pause. American Samoa is a ten hour flight from Los Angeles. The islands are expensive...
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Japan ski resort adds a giant swing
A Japanese ski resort adds a thriller ride to its summer season activities
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Hallgrimskirkja: Reykjavik's Modernist Wonder
Iceland's most remarkable church would stand out anywhere. Join PHeymont for a visit!
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5 Fun Things to Do in Seoul with Kids: Family-Friendly Attractions and Activities
Some great suggestions for things to do as a family when visiting Seoul, South Korea (sponsored content)
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Amsterdam has 'renter's remorse' on bridge houses
A bright idea for the city to make money on 'obsolete' property has turned dim