Tagged With "Riding"
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sept. 25, 2013: Copenhagen is Europe's Bicycle City
Did you count how many bikes there were, PHeymont?
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sept. 25, 2013: Copenhagen is Europe's Bicycle City
Morr than the stars in the skies, I think....
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Re: Sept. 27, 2017: Balloon Man Running, Denver
That's a fun piece, Sam! I do love finding an interesting piece of street art.
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Re: Stokesley Funfair and Agricultural Show.
That sure looks like a fun time, Paul! I love fairs like this, especially ones where kids get involved with their animals and projects. Great pictures, thanks!
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Re: Stokesley Funfair and Agricultural Show.
Excellent pictures Paul! I enjoyed my visit to the fair through your eyes
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Re: Stokesley Funfair and Agricultural Show.
Oh the wonderful childhood memories this article and photos brought back! The photos are excellent and really show what a fair is all about: fun, family and farm!!
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Re: Stokesley Funfair and Agricultural Show.
My head is still spinning from the rides, and the wonderful quality of the pictures only helped to create the impression of being there...I'd much rather spend my time with the also-beautiful cows...
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Sept. 27, 2017: Balloon Man Running, Denver
A whimsical sculpture in Denver caught Samantha's interest; she shares views of it in different lights and times.
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Five outdoor activities to enjoy in Rajasthan
The monotonous routine life is full of boredom and stress. Outdoor adventurous activities are ultimate stress busters and fill your life with fun and excitement. Just slather your skin with a suntan and enjoy the out life under the open sky and sun. Rajasthan is a popular outdoor activity destination, and the major attractions are hot air balloon rides, paragliding, water sports, desert and camel safari. A few favorite destinations are: Desert safari at the Thar Desert The sand dunes in...
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Hitchhike Amsterdam on a Bicycle
Yellow Bike, the guided bike tour and bicycle rental company in Amsterdam, started an initiative this summer that allows locals to offer travelers a free ride on their bicycles. Yellow Bike gives a free yellow luggage rack...
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Stokesley Funfair and Agricultural Show.
Stokesley is a market town in rural North Yorkshire with a well established agricultural past and community. The origins of the annual fair stretch back to 1223, when Henry III granted Stokesley, a charter to hold an annual fair. The third week in...
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The Guyzance Tragedy, 17th January 1945
This lovely spot in Northumberland was the site of the tragic death of 10 young men. Ian Cook shares the tale.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 30, 2015: Icelandic horses
I've a great fondness for Icelandic horses. Besides having the greatest haircuts of any animal on the planet, these smallish equines are friendly, curious, and add a lot of color to Iceland's already dramatic landscapes. There are...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sept. 18, 2013: Sailing the Seas in NY Harbor
The clipper ship Clipper City passes the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges in New York’s East River. Clipper City carries passengers on harbor cruises, leaving from the South Street Seaport in Lower Manhattan. The South Street Seaport...
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Getting Started with Long Distance Bicycle Travel
It is no secret that bicycles are getting increasingly popular – in the beginning of the 21 st century, people finally realized exercise benefits health. An increasing number of people cycling to work nowadays can serve as a proof of this raised awareness. However, a real cycling enthusiast might crave a challenge – they might want to travel by their two-wheeled companion. If you are keen on giving this a go, but unsure whether you are ready, this guide will hopefully provide a list of...
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Not a joke: Ride-on luggage is coming!
Not a joke, but maybe an impossible dream: Ride-on luggage to get you to your gate.
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Summon a helicopter with your Uber smartphone app?
Airbus will be teaming up with Uber to test on-demand helicopter rides.
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Motorcycle Ride, Caraquet, New Brunswick
Travel Rob shows a motorcycle ride in Caraquet dedicated to a long time rider.
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Re: Motorcycle Ride, Caraquet, New Brunswick
Nice memorial to Mr. Dugas, a long time Easy Rider.
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Ox-Cart Ride, India
DrFumblefinger goes on one of the least comfortable journeys of his life -- in a traditional ox-drawn cart.
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Traveling in Style—Krakow's Carriage Rides
DrFumblefinger admires the elegant horse-drawn carriages in Krakow's Market Square.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 19, 2013: Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Calgary, Alberta
With the exception of its red Maple Leaf, I don't think there's any Canadian symbol more iconic than its Mounties.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sept. 25, 2013: Copenhagen is Europe's Bicycle City
Amsterdam has the reputation, but Copenhagen has a real claim to being the city that most depends on bicycles for daily transportation. Every morning and evening you’ll see rush hour crowds of students, executives and older folks on the way to school and work.