Italy: uproar over urban boar hunt plans
Italy's continuing proliferation of wild boars has given rise to a government proposal to allow them to be hunted even in cities.
December 2022
New tourism support in budget bill
The big budget bill includes support for the first time for a government-wide travel and tourism policy
Southern Highlands, New South Wales
Barry Barford takes us on a tour of the New South Wales Southern Highlands – a little touch of England in Australia.
Riding the Waves in Munich
In Munich's Englischer Garten, there's a well-established, if miniature, surfer culture
One-Clue Mystery: Name the Place!
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 TGsuggestions@gmail.com.
TSA adds text link for questions
TSA is now using SMS texts to answer a wide variety of questions, including what you can take on the plane.
Super Mario set for Hollywood debut
The first U.S. Super Nintendo World park opens in February at Universal Studios Hollywood
Fish Creek Provincial Park, Calgary
DrFumblefinger recalls one of his favorite places to spend time when he lived in Calgary. Fish Creek Provincial Park offers great hiking and cycling opportunities in a natural environment, in the heart of a major city. It is one of the largest urban parks in Canada
The Rosetta Stone, London
DrFumblefinger visits the historic Rosetta stone, on display at the British Museum in London.
Dennis Bonnen Shares 5 Mistakes Tourists Make When Planning An Iceland Itinerary
Dennis B shares some of the most common problems travelers have to Iceland, and how to rectify them. (Sponsored content)
Dutch wine gets protected status
The Netherlands is new to the fine wine business, but some of its finest have now been given a Protected Designation of Origin
Spain to try separate motorbike lanes
Barcelona may be the scene for a test of reserved lanes for motorized two-wheelers in an attempt to bring down accident rates
There's More to Gettysburg Than the Battlefield
Stephanie shares some of the lesser known highlights of a visit to Gettysburg — well away from its famous Civil War Battlefield.
Classic Rolls Royce, Stow-on-the-Wold
A classic Rolls-Royce spotted while exploring the Cotswolds.
ITA Airways sale still up in the air
Lufthansa is reported to be close to a deal, but news reports are contradictory on what partners, if any, it might have.