Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#518)
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!
Destinations
New York Hall of Science: Maybe not a Museum
Almost everything at this unique not-quite-museum is hands-on and aimed mainly at kids of all ages—and I do mean all!
The "Almost Ghost Town" of Marysville, Montana
Marysville, like many old mining towns, was once thriving but now is mostly abandoned. There are a few homes and businesses that are occupied, but many of the structures in town appear abandoned.
The Sydney Modern: A Work in Progress
'The Sydney Modern project is the most significant cultural development in the city since the opening of the Sydney Opera House nearly half a century ago.'
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.
Stonehenge Revisited
DrFumblefinger shares some ovservations and images from his last visit to Stonehenge.
Lauritzen Gardens—Omaha's Botanical Center
In Omaha, make sure to check out the Lauritzen Gardens, with its 100 acres and visitor center.Samantha shares some pictures from her visit.
A Stroll in Munich's Botanical Garden
Munich's botanical garden has beauty and rest listed as goals along with nature education.
Where in the World is TravelGumbo #517
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!
Cataldo Mission, Old Mission State Park, Idaho
Gumbo was visiting the Mission of the Sacred Heart, situated on the banks of the Couer d'Alene River in Northern Idaho. It is the oldest standing building in Idaho state.
Strasbourg History: Between the Lines
Strasbourg has spent almost 1500 years on the edge of competing cultures, rulers and loyalties, leaving it with a character all its own.
When Small Cars were the Big Thing
A visit to the 'Transport Center' of Munich's Deutschesmuseum gave PHeymont a history lesson on Europe's postwar 'motorization'
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.
Afternoon and Evening in Fournier Bay, Antarctica
Our Antarctic adventurers get the first opportunity to go off-ship to explore the frozen lands of Fournier Bay
The Pennsylvania Farm Show: Where Farmers and Curious Visitors Meet
Stephany shares some of the sights, sounds and smells she encountered during a visit to the Pennsylvania Farm show in Harrisburg.