Dunstaffnage Castle, Scotland
Ian Cook shares beautiful images and a detailed history of Dunstaffnage Castle. Built in the 13th century, it is one of the oldest castles in Scotland and has stood witness to many of the country's key historic events.
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Omni Bedford Springs Resort Stands the Test of Time
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a visit to Bedford Springs, including the fabulous and expansive Omni resorts (and some of the other hidden treasures of the region)
International Spy Museum, Washington D.C.: (Where Gumbo Was #265)
The solution to last week's travel puzzle is revealed. We were visiting the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C., filled with a curious assortment of gadgets used mostly during the Cold War.
National Atomic Testing Museum, Las Vegas (Where Gumbo was #264)
Gumbo was visiting the Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas. If you have any interest in physics or the development of atomic weapons, this is an excellent place to learn more about the historic and social perspective of atomic weapons.
Yorktown National Battlefield Memorial (Where Gumbo Was #263)
Gumbo spent the last week visiting the Yorktown National Battlefield Memorial in Yorktown Virginia.
In Egypt: Up the Nile
PortMoresby leaves Luxor, takes to the river, sees riverside farms & temples along the way, learns a lesson and begins her wish list for next time.
Two Churches in Rouen
Rouen has many churches and a spectacular cathedral, but two others, one old and one new, made a big impression on PHeymont.
March 20, 2018: Passau, Germany
Marilyn visits a small riverside city with a long history and shares the view.
A visit to Province House, Halifax
We visit Province House, home of the legislative assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia.
Arc de Triomphe, Paris (Where Gumbo was #262)
Gumbo was visiting one of Europe's best known landmarks. Commissioned by Napoleon but completed after his death, it offers some of the finest views of Paris.
What color's next for the Eiffel Tower?
It's fresh paint time again for the iconic tower, and Paris may choose to change the color...again
Belfast shines new light on maritime past
Belfast's 'Titanic Quarter' gets a new walkway, and the Great Light, a former beacon to sailors
Rouen Cathedral: A Gothic chameleon
The cathedral's elaborate and exuberant facade served Monet as a laboratory of light in over 30 paintings; it only takes a few pictures to see why.
Classical Gas Museum, Embudo, New Mexico
PHeymont almost missed this side-of-the-road excursion into our automotive past... but it was definitely worth the U-turn!
Land's End, San Francisco
Land's End, at San Francisco's northwest corner, is a great spot for walks and photos, and has a fascinating story as well.