Tagged With "Tempe Diablo Stadium"
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Re: Montreal: Je Me Souviens
Re the name "Montreal": there is a town in France with the same name so it is not certain that the City of Montreal is called that because of Mont Royal. Apart from that small quibble, I heartily agree with all you have written about my home city. Oh, wait ... it really isn't so that "almost everyone speaks English quite well". Venture east of Blvd St Laurent and you'll soon find that isn't the case. But then the average visitor, unless by accident, will not find him/herself in the part of...
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec. 17, 2013: Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec
Montreal... my hometown!! When visiting the Olympic Stadium/Botanical Garden you should also take the opportunity to visit the Insectarium, the Planetarium rio tinto alcan and my favorite the Biodome. Information to all these can be found on the same website as the Botanical Garden. Enjoy!
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Re: A Busy Weekend in Philadelphia
Philly really is a beautiful city. Its best feature is it's pedestrian friendly. I love the Architecture and the people there. The Football (soccer) stadium too. It has a slower feel compared to New York. No one rushing to get there - like they're late. I like the smaller stores closing at 5. Behind the counter those folks have got families to go home to. And in Philly the folks stop and talk when you need directions. Best and friendliest Airport north of Florida too. It's a shame that...
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Re: Baseball Hall of Fame - Cooperstown, New York
Thanks Samantha, I'd love to visit Cooperstown. When I saw Hank Aaron's boyhood home at Mobile's minor league stadium with all it's incredible baseball memorabilia, I knew I had to see the Baseball Hall of Fame one day. Thanks for showing me what to expect!
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Re: Baseball Hall of Fame - Cooperstown, New York
Hi Rob, it is a really cool place to visit. I had been to the Negro Hall of Fame in Kansas, but not the one in Cooperstown. It was so worth the wait! Thanks for mentioning Aaron's home in Mobile. I would like to see it someday too. Have a great weekend
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Re: Leaning Towers: It's Not Just About Pisa!
The Olympic Tower in Montreal was built, among other reasons to house an observation deck (which it still has) and the mechanism for a retractable roof to the stadium next door. This was because the stadium was home to the Montreal Expos and weather in Montreal in April can be a little chilly. Unfortunately the retractable roof never worked (I think it was tried once and jammed) and they had to convert it to a closed dome.
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Montreal: Je Me Souviens
There are many great cities to visit in Canada, two of my favorites (for different reasons) being Vancouver and Montreal. Vancouver has one of the most breath-takingly beautiful settings of any city in the world, and I’ll be discussing it...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec. 17, 2013: Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec
Montreal is one of Canada's great cities and one of North America's oldest. It offers many fun things to see and do and, of course, wonderful food to be enjoyed as Montreal is Canada's capital of cuisine. One of the more interesting...
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The World's Largest TeePee
Situated on an overlook at the outskirts of Medicine Hat, Alberta, the Saamis teepee is the largest of its type in the world.
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Seeing the World's Game at a Local Stadium - Palermo Football
A longtime soccer fan, Jonathan L has an exciting afternoon sitting with the locals at an important game in Palermo.
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Timanfaya National Park, Canary Islands
Ian Cook visits the volcanic landscape of Timanfaya National Park in Canary Islands, a UNESCO Biosphere Preserve.
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Ends of the Line: Taking the #1 Train, NYC
Every New York subway line has its own character; Jonathan L begins an exploration of what's at their ends, starting with his home line.
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Holiday Gifts for Travelers
Constant traveler Marilyn Jones offers her annual round-up of gifts she recommends for travelers.
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Things to do during the trip to Ahmedabad
The city of Ahmedabad in India is filled with interesting things to see and do. Check out Suhana's suggestions (sponsored content)
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Why London Should be on your Bucket List this 2020
Need some reasons to visit London? How about a walk in the park? A Harry Potter tour? Shopping (sponsored content)
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University of Oklahoma, Home of Sooners Football
Samantha and her husband pay an unplanned visit to the University of Oklahoma Sooners' stadium. The found some of the nicest fans.
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Oklahoma Sooners Football - The University of Oklahoma
Samnatha and her husband enjoy a visit to the home of Sooners football, and find some of the nicest fans.
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St. Louis Gateway Arch - Gateway to the West
If you’ve ever been to St. Louis, most likely you've been to the beautiful Gateway Arch and Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. It was definitely on our to-do list the first time we were in Missouri. We took the 630-foot ride to...
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Paris approves 3 startling new towers
Paris is about to get a major facelift for its skyline with approval of plans for three unusual towers, but many are not happy with the decision. Mot of central Paris is limited to buildings of up to six stories, and no skyscrapers have been built in...
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Chicago's History Museum knows the city's story
When it comes to the great Chicago Fire of 1871, seen in a diorama above, the Chicago History Museum knows all about it: The museum, founded in 1856, was destroyed in the fire and had to start again from scratch—only to burn again in 1874....
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, November 23, 2015: Around Vancouver Harbor
One of my favorite cities in which to go for a long walk is Vancouver, BC. It lends itself to walking because its setting is incredibly beautiful, its architecture interesting, and there's a lot of fascinating street art you can enjoy. I...
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Jetlagged in Rome
On her way to a more distant destination, PortMoresby rendezvous with a friend for several days in Rome.
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Feb. 21, 2018: Miller Park – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Samantha's a fan of baseball parks, and has been to 18 Major League stadiums. Join her for a visit to Milwaukee's!
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A day at The Forks Market: Winnipeg, Canada
Experiencing local food is an essential part of being in a new destination -- the mortar that binds the many pieces of the travel experience. For this and other reasons, TravelGumbo loves visiting markets around the world. On these pages...
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Best Outdoor Workout Spots?
If your like me,going to the gym is not very exciting.I'd much rather do my workouts outside. Share some of your favorite spots worldwide and some of your toughest outdoor workouts with us. I'll share two pretty hard outdoor workouts that...
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La Dolce Vita (Part 1) Rome: Ruins of an Empire
(Interior of the Colosseum, revealing tunnels below the floor) One of the challenges in crafting these blog posts is deciding how to best convey my impressions of a travel destination. How to best discuss a city as fascinating and historic as...
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A Visit to Hank Aaron's Childhood Home
This year is the 40th anniversary that Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's Home Run record and a great time to see Hank Aaron's Childhood Home and Museum. I had a chance to go to Mobile, Alabama this past month and see the home. It's an...
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In and Around Madrid's Plaza Mayor
The Plaza Mayor is the largest open space (other than parks) in Central Madrid. It's a major tourist attraction, a place for cafes and shops that range from traditional to chic and has served for hundreds of years as a place for public gatherings,...
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Catching the Tour de France 2014
My husband Hans and I have been Tour de France fans for almost thirty years. In 1992, we caught Miguel Indurain, riding for Banesto , win the Tour in Paris. A classic Tour athlete, Indurain holds the record for the most consecutive (five) Tour...
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Bayfront Stadium, Pensacola: As Good as it Gets
I t's easy for me to get jaded sometimes, comparing my local sights to more famous places, expecting them to compete. It's always great, though, when I find local places that not only stack up, but outshine the more famous ones. That's...
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Hans Christian Andersen's birthplace gets new museum
Hans Christian Andersen's birthplace, Odense, is planning a new museum in his honor, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kura.
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Ancient Circus Maximus is Rome's newest ruin
A large area of the fabled Circus Maximus, home of chariot races and triumphal marches, has been excavated and opened for visitors.
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10 Top Rated Tourist Attractions to Explore in Chicago
Monica Albert offers ten top suggestions for things you should do in the Windy City of Chicago (sponsored content)
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Verona: Visit for the Sights, but Skip Juliet
Jonathan L takes us through Verona, trying to avoid the crowds on a national holiday.
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Apr. 10, 2019: Random Works of Art, Phoenix
Samantha shares with us some random art pieces she saw while walking around Phoenix on a recent visit.
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Who wants to ride in a drone taxi?
A 'drone taxi' is tested in a Vienna stadium, but its maker is concerned that while the technology is nearly ready, the public may not be.
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Behind the Scenes: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Lester takes us on a preview tour of the museum that's been ninety years in the planning and will open for movie fans next year.
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Hikawa Shrine, Omiya-ku, Saitama, Japan
Gumbo was visiting a very famous Shinto Shrine in Omiya-ku, Saitama, Japan
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Missoula, Montana — Home of Grizzlies
While most Americans have no idea what’s inside the great state of Montana, I LOVE this state! It’s breathtakingly beautiful, home to my favorite US National Park, Glacier National Park , and is filled with kind -- if opinionated --...
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Manchester City Will Surprise You
Manchester Town Square Manchester, England is a not what many travelers expect and is a wonderful surprise. While well known as an Industrial city, it's a city where many international visitors expect boorish drunks and soccer hooligans from all the...
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Where Gumbo Was #11: The Arena of Arles and the World of Rome
For Where in the World is Gumbo #11, Gumbo traveled to the Roman arena of Arles, in southern France. This puzzle produced a record number of responses…more than a score on the page where guessers went to great lengths to get it...
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TSA studying NFL security for airports
Where are you most likely to be scanned and probed? After airports, the likely answer is stadiums and concert venues—and the TSA is seriously interested in advanced technology now in use at the San Francisco 49ers' Levis Stadium. The...
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Holiday Train Show at the NY Botanical Gardens
Every year the NY Botanical Gardens turns the Haupt Conservatory into a model train holiday fantasy.
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University of Georgia
University of Georgia is a big time SEC football school, a new experience for JonathanL
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Building Big: huge arena projects for Barcelona and Verona
A new stadium for FC Barcelona, built around the existing field, and a competition for design of a removable retractable roof for Verona's ancient arena.
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Brazil's Recession Disrupts Olympics Preparations
An Olympic stadium without water or electricity is only one problem that Brazil is facing in it's preparations for the games.
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The Boss to play Rome's Circus Maximus (and Milan)
Bruce Springsteen—The Boss—has two concerts planned for Italy this summer, including one in the historic Circus Maximus.
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Baseball Hall of Fame - Cooperstown, New York
For Samantha, a huge baseball fan, a visit to baseball's Hall of Fame at Cooperstown was a dream come true, and one she shares with us.
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Tips on how to explore Split
Alex gives several tips on how a tourist can take advantage of the many wonderful destinations Split has to offer.