Only small shifts among biggest airlines
The world's largest airlines, and how they're measured, turns up only a few surprises.
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Jan. 16, 2019: Radovljica Chocolate Festival
DrFumblefinger is surprised to find that Radovljica, Slovenia, is home to a weekend of Chocolate each April.
Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin
In Dublin, one cathedral per faith is not, apparently, enough. St Patrick's and Christ Church have co-existed in relative peace for nearly 800 years.
Plovdiv, Bulgaria is 2019 'Capital of Culture'
Bulgaria's second city is one of this year's European Capitals of Culture, the first time for a Bulgarian city.
Lisbon moves ahead on second airport
Lisbon is scheduled to have a second airport by 2022, relieving crowding at its existing airport.
Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#306)
A new travel puzzle is posted for this week. Follow for daily clues and see if you can solve where Gumbo's visiting.
Jan. 15, 2019: Igreja do Carmo, Faro, Portugal
Professor Abe visits the Church of Carmo, situated in Faro. It is a richly decorated church, but is best know for its skull chapel.
Munich: In the Englischer Garten
Munich's great park has a surprising history—and a beer garden at its heart, as well as urban surfing!
Pre-clearance expands—so does cost
Wit the expansion of pre-clearance, airports need more facilities and staff. The U.S. pays for the customs personnel, but passengers pick up the rest.
WOW $49 Europe flash sale
Low fares to Europe must be purchased as part of a roundtrip.
Air France closing out quirky Joon
Air France calls it quits on an attempt to battle discounters by attracting millenials to their own airline.
Jananuary 14, 2019: Canadian Museum of Human Rights, Winnipeg
DrFumblefinger shares photos of the newest National Museum in Canada, completed in 2014, which is also the only National Museum outside of Ottawa.
Jacksonvillle Arboretum & Gardens, Florida
Gumbo was at very interesting Jacksonvillle Arboretum & Gardens.
Now you can make airline food at home!
United is offering a cookbook with both first class and economy class recipes.
Jetliner giants finish in near-tie
The two big aircraft rivals ended the year in a virtual tie, although Boeing did notably better in new orders.