Copenhagen has its downtown Tivoli, with rides, restaurants and entertainment packed into a glittering core, but Stockholm can match it and maybe then some with Skansen, a large park a short bus or ferry ride from the central city. Skansen, opened in…
In a recent Gumbo blog , Jonathan L. pointed out that travelers (and locals) need a place to rest from time to time while visiting or going about daily life…and part of the need is what’s called—logically—street furniture.
Located in Harstad, near Tromso in northern Norway, the age of the world`s most northernmost stone church is uncertain but the style of it’s construction suggests that it dates back to the late Middle Ages (1250). It probably replaces several…
Alighting off the bus at the Floriana terminus, I walk across the small bridge spanning the deep ditch and pass through the city gate. The city immediately opens up before me as I walk down the main thoroughfare of Republic Street. Valletta , the…
Whitby Abbey, in England, was founded in the year 657. Abandoned in 867 after a Viking attack. It was rebuilt in 1220 in its current Gothic style. Then in 1540 it was attacked by soldiers from the army of Henry VIII (8th).
Austin, TX is getting more connected, this time with a non-stop daily flight to Heathrow on British Airways’ new 787 Dreamliner. Five times a week until May, and every day thereafter.
Berlin’s Tegel Airport (TXL) which was supposed to be replaced two years ago by the new Berlin-Brandenburg complex, is hanging on and growing fast. It’s still open because of technical and construction problems with the new field, and Berlin’s growth…
Beautiful Tower Bridge over the River Thames is one of the iconic symbols of London, and one of the world’s most recognized bridges. Tower Bridge was built (in a “Victorian Gothic” style) to harmonize with the nearby Tower of London.
Here is a Punishment that’s continued throughout history. This example of Parish Stocks are from the 1700’s. Located in Thornton. Outside the Nags Head Pub. A few miles north of Liverpool UK. Pity its not used today for some bankers…
Our journey around Ireland next took us north to the Cliffs of Moher . From Dingle we headed through Tralee then to the Tarbert ferry over the River Shannon. The ferry ride can save you considerable time (the other…
Copenhagen has its downtown Tivoli, with rides, restaurants and entertainment packed into a glittering core, but Stockholm can match it and maybe then some with Skansen, a large park a short bus or ferry ride from the central city. Skansen, opened in…
In a recent Gumbo blog , Jonathan L. pointed out that travelers (and locals) need a place to rest from time to time while visiting or going about daily life…and part of the need is what’s called—logically—street furniture.
Located in Harstad, near Tromso in northern Norway, the age of the world`s most northernmost stone church is uncertain but the style of it’s construction suggests that it dates back to the late Middle Ages (1250). It probably replaces several…
Alighting off the bus at the Floriana terminus, I walk across the small bridge spanning the deep ditch and pass through the city gate. The city immediately opens up before me as I walk down the main thoroughfare of Republic Street. Valletta , the…
Whitby Abbey, in England, was founded in the year 657. Abandoned in 867 after a Viking attack. It was rebuilt in 1220 in its current Gothic style. Then in 1540 it was attacked by soldiers from the army of Henry VIII (8th).
Austin, TX is getting more connected, this time with a non-stop daily flight to Heathrow on British Airways’ new 787 Dreamliner. Five times a week until May, and every day thereafter.
Berlin’s Tegel Airport (TXL) which was supposed to be replaced two years ago by the new Berlin-Brandenburg complex, is hanging on and growing fast. It’s still open because of technical and construction problems with the new field, and Berlin’s growth…
Beautiful Tower Bridge over the River Thames is one of the iconic symbols of London, and one of the world’s most recognized bridges. Tower Bridge was built (in a “Victorian Gothic” style) to harmonize with the nearby Tower of London.
Here is a Punishment that’s continued throughout history. This example of Parish Stocks are from the 1700’s. Located in Thornton. Outside the Nags Head Pub. A few miles north of Liverpool UK. Pity its not used today for some bankers…
Our journey around Ireland next took us north to the Cliffs of Moher . From Dingle we headed through Tralee then to the Tarbert ferry over the River Shannon. The ferry ride can save you considerable time (the other…
