Swiss cow commutes by train
A cow, accompanied by possibly intoxicated humans, goes for a ride on the railroad
February 2023
Miami no longer #1 cruise port
In the battle of the cruise megaports, Port Canaveral takes the top spot for the first time.
Where in the World is TravelGumbo #521
A new travel puzzle is posted for the week. Gumbo is off on another adventure to a unique place — and it's up to you to figure out where that is!
Popa Falls, Northern Namibia
Professor Abe shares views of amazing wildlife in a beautiful area
IAG buys Air Europa in half-price sale
A long-delayed deal has now been completed, giving IAG a stronger hand in the South Atlantic and Caribbean.
France: €100 billion for rail updates
France's prime minister announces a long-term plan for renovation, modernization and new routes
Silver City Saloon, Montana
DrFumblefinger enjoys photographing old abandoned buildings, like this saloon north of Helena, Montana.
The Merchant's House Museum, New York
A 19th-century home, lived in by one family, with few changes, for nearly a hundred years, gives us a view into upper middle-class life in New York City.
Rat Man of Bergen wants voice for rodents
Norway's second city is battling rats and a man who is bent on sabotaging the city's efforts
Welsh island: Europe's first Dark Sky sanctuary
One of the world's best spots for night-sky observation is recognized
Seen in Seattle: An Urban Kaleidoscope
PHeymont shares a variety of views of a very varied city...
A Crowd Pleaser in Brussels
DrFumblefinger visits Manneken-Pis in Brussels, a popular tourist attraction.
Ireland to spend big on 'Banshees'
One of the year's most-nominated films has resulted in big-time promotion by Irish tourism authorities
N. America gets its first zero-emission train
Canada will have a hydrogen-powered train in service this summer, the world's second and North America's first
A Return to Wunderland
PHeymont returns to the world's largest miniature (how's that?) railroad to see how it's grown