Persian Water Wheel (Sakia), Rajasthan, India
While on tour in India, DrFumblefinger stopped to see how the ox-drawn waterwheel still has a role to play in Indian agriculture.
Destinations
Prague for Photographers (and Instagrammers)
Prague is a popular city with photographers, but spacesXplaces shares some extraordinary different ways of looking at it, and some parts seldom seen.
Eight Ways Hiking in the Worst Weather is the Best Hiking There Is
Sometimes the BEST hiking happens when the weather seems at its worst! Outdoorsy Mom tells us why.
Where in the World is TravelGumbo #160
Keep a close eye on the clues this week; they'll show a quite varied scene for you to identify before the answer is revealed on Monday.
Brekkeparken, Skien, Norway (Where Gumbo was #159)
Travel Rob visits Brekkeparken, a 36-acre open-air museum in Skien, Norway, with 14 heritage buildings and a beautiful Tulip Park.
East Beach Trail, Naikoon Provincial Park, Graham Island
An 89 km long beach trail on Haida Gwaii, B.C. forms the basis of this adventure.
Casa De Winter, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Villa Winter is situated near the village, Cofete, on the peninsula Jandía in the southwestern part of the island of Fuerteventura, Canary Islands. The villa was realized by Gustav Winter, a German engineer born in 1893 in the Black Forest. It was completed in 1946 and has two floors, a tower in the northwestern part of the villa, and a balcony at the front. Gustav Winter worked for Spain since 1915 and was active in different projects in Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria. The villa is built in...
Iiyama: Hometown Japan
A small town in Japan struggles with declining population, and pins its hopes of growth on tourism and the recent arrival of a 'bullet train' station.
Living in the Now - My First Skydive
Shannon was approaching 40, and looking for an experience that would blur the line between herself and the world. Was skydiving the answer?
Where in the World is Travelgumbo (#159)
Gumbo has left Argentina and headed to this area. Where is TravelGumbo? Play along, have fun, and see the rules.
El Tigre and the Parana Delta, Argentina (Where Gumbo was #158)
A great day trip from Buenos Aires is to El Tigre. Settled during a yellow fever epidemic, it was a destination of escape for the well heeled. It still has a nice laid-back feel and is a great place to go for a stroll.
In search of one’s self—A Buddhist Temple Stay in South Korea
Intrigued by the mysticism of monastic life, and curious about the day-to-day life of monks, Melissa Douglas spent several days in a Buddhist temple.
Blickling Estate, Norfolk
A pyramid in Norfolk? Ian Cook shares the story and some beautiful winter landscapes of the estate.
An Indulgent Food Journey across Istanbul
The Grey Traveller visits Istanbul in time for New Years Eve, and for a daily round of delicious food and recommended restaurants.
The Famous River Walk in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio's famous River Walk, lined with shops and restaurants, follows the San Antonio River. Samantha recommends it for all. Read more...