Tagged With "France's Alcatraz"
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A Road Trip Gallery: Fort Mason Community Garden & the Man in Pink
March 12, 2015 I discovered the community garden on this visit to Fort Mason, having missed it the first time I stayed at the hostel. I walked in, looking around for possible subjects, and didn’t notice the thin man in a...
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Road Trip, Day 4: Fort Mason, San Francisco
March 12, 2015 I drove south through Sonoma and Marin Counties, past the houseboats on the bay at Sausalito, across the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco, and arrived earlier than the hostel’s official 3:00 check-in...
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Europe set to OK SkyTeam hook-up for Paris
It looks like European regulators are set to approve a joint operation covering routes between the U.S., Paris, Rome and Amsterdam. The arrangement, under scrutiny for three years, would let the airlines, all SkyTeam members, plan schedules together...
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Fort Barrancas Has it All: Cannons, Gun Turrets,Tunnels and Great Views
Fort Barrancas is located within the Naval Air Station in Pensacola. You have to show your drivers license, or other ID, to enter the base. It sits on the barranca ,or bluff, overlooking the entrance to Pensacola Bay. This National Historic Landmark...
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Walking the Golden Gate Bridge
Jonathan L takes us on a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. Join him and take in the views.
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February 17, 2020: San Francisco Views
See why Travel Rob enjoys the views of San Francisco from the water
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Top 25 landmarks...how many have you seen?
Not on the list... Photo: Tysto / Wikimedia TripAdvisor's released its Top 25 Travelers' Choice landmark list again, and the first thing that stands out is that 8 of the top 10 are religious structures or importance. The...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 6: Chateau D'If, France's Alcatraz
The storied Chateau D’If sits on the small island of If, just a short ferry ride from Marseille’s Vieux Port. Built originally (depending on your view) to defend Marseille from invasion or to keep Marseille under the king’s...
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Maritime Museum, San Francisco
Gumbo was visiting the Maritime Museum in San Francisco. Situated in the Fisherman's wharf area, in a beautiful ship-like building, it offers interesting exhibits and great views of San Francisco and its Bay.
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July 28, 2016: Coit Tower, San Francisco, California
For an awesome 360-degree view of San Francisco, you must visit the Coit Tower.
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The Bay Area by "Clipper"
PortMoresby turns misfortune into adventure when, after almost 6 decades of dependence on her car, discovers public transportation from one end of San Francisco Bay to the other.
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Statue of Liberty: No more private tours
Commercial guided tours are being banned to ease congestion in and around the Statue and Ellis Island.
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Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin: Raw History
A grim prison with a long association with Irish struggles for independence from Britain.
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Six American Road Trips to Explore and Enjoy
Rebecca Brown shares her selection of 'must-do' U.S. road trips, both short and super-long.
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Jelly Belly Factory Tour – Fairfield, CA
Samantha takes us on a unique tour: the factory where the iconic jelly beans are made. She recommends a weekday visit when the factory is working.
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Australia trains get new U.S. owner
Australia's two iconic excursion train routes get a new American owner.
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Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, California
Travel Rob visits very well run Alcatraz Island and shows why it continues to be a top tourist site for San Francisco.
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California river cruise features wine stop
American Cruise Lines is moving into the California market with a San Francisco Bay-based itinerary
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10 Reasons to Have a Vacation in Pigeon Forge
Looking for a vacation destination in the Smoky Mountains? Consider a stay in Pigeon Forge. (sponsored content)
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Traveling to Pigeon Forge with the Family? Here are Eight Tips
Pigeon Forge is an activity packed destination situated in the beautiful hills of Tennessee (sponsored content).
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Top Must-Visit Museums in Pigeon Forge for History Buffs
Pigeon Forge has a variety of museums that would be of interest to most people. Learn more about them (sponsored content)