Mining a World of Gems in North Carolina
Marilyn Jones visits a fun attraction where visitors can ‘mine’ gems from all over
Marilyn Jones October 12, 2026
Marilyn Jones visits a fun attraction where visitors can ‘mine’ gems from all over
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Thoughts on the long debate over historic authenticity and the changing lives of buildings
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A visit to a monkey preserve — with a chance to see wandering troops of monkeys and perhaps even interact with them.
Montreal to San Juan for a Serenade of the Seas sailing means two currencies, a positioning flight and a US entry rule most Canadians miss before final payment.
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Some of the sights DrFumblefinger encountered while on a road trip through Rajisthan.
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Scotch whisky gets its own space satellite
An experiment will test whether Scotch whisky will age faster in space
AA, KLM double down on Starlink inflight WiFi
American and KLM are the latest to go all-in on Starlink inflight WiFi
France planning big cut in post offices
France is joining the trend toward fewer post offices as mail volume drops
Singapore turns up fines to turn down noise
Singapore’s new fines for playing loud music and other offenses range up to S$5000
BA’s A380s to be ‘luxury hotels in sky’
While others are dropping the superjumbo, British Airways has a new plan for them
Marilyn Jones visits a fun attraction where visitors can ‘mine’ gems from all over
Ask clear questions before booking, keep important replies in writing, save the details you may need offline, and update the property when your plans change (sponsored content)
Thoughts on the long debate over historic authenticity and the changing lives of buildings
By selecting appropriate campsites, managing your food and waste properly, mastering fire safety, you create a foundation for safe outdoor experiences (sponsored content)
A visit to a monkey preserve — with a chance to see wandering troops of monkeys and perhaps even interact with them.
Montreal to San Juan for a Serenade of the Seas sailing means two currencies, a positioning flight and a US entry rule most Canadians miss before final payment.
This is all the clue there is: Is it enough for you to name the scene of a future TravelGumbo blog? Email answers by Monday midnight to [email protected].
Picking car rental insurance in Dubai is about knowing what’s already in place, spotting the gaps, and deciding what level of risk you’re willing to take (sponsored content)
Some of the sights DrFumblefinger encountered while on a road trip through Rajisthan.
Compare Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge for walkability, attractions, cabin stays and total trip costs to choose your Smoky Mountains base (sponsored content)
The views from Mountain Tower in Hot Springs is pretty spectacular. But the clippings of a local student who achieved great fame in his life are the surprise
A small bird that boarded our ship without a ticket and kept us company for a few days while sailing the Pacific Ocean.
Rubber ducks are everywhere, but this Amsterdam store has the most I’ve seen anywhere!
The Asiatic black bear is a vulnerable species. DrFumblefinger visits a bear rescue center Laos.
With sunset approaching, Troy takes this image of an Idaho farmscape.
A delicious BAKED cheesecake with a proper shortcrust base at Schloss Heinitzburg in Windhoek on our last full day here.
The male Namibian Rock Agama has an iridescent blue body and a bright orange head and tail. The females look like another species altogether, with
A new industry is apparently growing alongside the spread of tattoo parlors…
You find restaurants/inns that offer German cuisine – or an African version thereof – in many places in Namibia. This one is in Keetmanshoop in
Not what you want to find under the washbasin, but this fearsome-looking specimen at a public toilet in the Kgalagadi Park was actually a non-venomous