Tagged With "Spicy Mikes"
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Tupelo, Mississippi. Birthplace of the King of Rock 'n Roll
This is the first post in a short series on visiting Elvis Presley related sites. I've been a huge Elvis fan all my life and my love for the man's wonderful music has not abated in the 35+ years since he died. My brother (Ottoman) and I...
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Have We Seen This Before? A Supercar, a Valet and a Mystery
Photomontage to Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Wikimedia Commons, Author Andre Koehne Details have not been released as the cause of the accident, but it's hard not to think of the famous valet scene in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. A...
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Earthships near Taos, New Mexico
Travel Rob goes to see the Earthships, some of the most innovative off the grid homes.
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Will future motels be like hostels?
Wyndham announces the winner of a design competition for a Super 8 room aimed at group travelers as well as families.
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Signs of Scotland
PHeymont shares a collection of signs seen on a recent trip to Edinburgh and Glasgow—ranging from whimsical to ironic to serious.
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Back in Time at Bedford's 1700s-era Tavern
Stephanie shares a visit to the popular historic Jean Bonnet Tavern.
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How to Spend A Summer Vacation in Denmark
Mike Jensen provides some interesting and not often considered summer travel destinations you should consider when visiting Denmark.
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J. M. W. Turner in San Francisco
I'm on the mailing list for email updates from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, and while most of the offerings fail to inspire the drive across the state, today's announcement of a summer show entitled J. M. W. Turner: Painting...
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Amid controversy, Canada takes big leap on biometrics
"Your fingerprints, please!" At the U.S.-Canada border in Beebe Plain, VT. (Mike Kalasnik / Wikimedia) Canada's Prime Minister has announced a $312 million plan to require biometric screening, such as fingerprints or iris scans for all foreign...
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How loooong does it take to get to your airport?
A USA Today blogger recently published a piece pointing out that only three U.S. cities (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Honolulu and Chicago Midway) have public transportation that gets to the airport faster than a car, and that in some cities it can take...
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Dismaland - the new 'post-apocalyptic' bemusement park in England
Dateline: Weston-Super-Mare, England, August 24th 2015 Housed on the site old Tropicana swimming lido built in 1937 that once boasted the largest outdoor swimming pool in Europe and which has been unused since 2000 we now have the latest "must...
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5 Best Places To Visit In Europe in 2018
Europe has always been a fascinating destination for travellers and there is nothing like visiting the continent that has been at the four fold of human civilization. In this post, we have compiled a list of the 5 best places to visit in Europe that you must surely visit in 2018: 1. Hamburg, Germany: The city of Hamburg is often known as the gateway of the world since ancient times and rightly so. Hamburg will probably blow you away with its rich architecture and maritime wonders around the...
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Jan. 10, 2018: Mike the Tiger VII, LSU School Mascot
Samantha takes us to visit a young tiger who's having fun despite his imoortant job.
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RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee
Although it may not look very impressive, this modest little building has a very impressive and important musical history. Welcome to RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee. Known as "The Home of 1,000 Hits", more than 35,000...
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Faces of the NY State Fair
One of my favorite things about traveling is meeting new people. Here are some of the people I met at the NY State Fair
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The NY State Fair - My Favorite Things
There are many things to do and see when you visit the NY State Fair. Here are some of Jonathan L's favorites
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Aug. 25, 2016: Fargo Walk of Fame, North Dakota
Ottoman enjoyed exploring the interior of the Fargo-Moorhead Visitor Center, and as he ventured outside, he came across this fun exhibit.
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Florida's new high-speed rail getting closer
Florida's new high-speed line from Miami area to Orlando gets its first trains and moves closer to its first phase of operation.
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HMY Britannia.
Ian Cook takes us on a phototour of the retired Royal Yacht Britannia, and provides a detailed account of her design and distinguished service to Great Britain.
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Celebrity Car Museum, Branson (Part 2)
DrFumblefinger concludes his visit to the Celebrity Car Museum in Branson with more photos and stories of unusual cars.
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"Quirky" Lambertville: Art, Antiques and More
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger visits charming and historic Lambertville and found it to be an overlooked travel gem.
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Museum of the Rockies (Where Gumbo Was #330)
Gumbo was visiting the fascinating Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana. The Museum is best know for its extensive dinosaur collection, but features exhibits broadly focused on Montana's history.
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October 31, 2019: "Big Mike," Bozeman, MT
DrFumblefinger shares the story of Big Mike, a bronze cast of one of the most complete T rex skeletons in the world.
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Eklutna Historical Park, Alaska (Where Gumbo Was #341)
Gumbo was visiting the very interesting Russian Orthodox churches in this small Native village, which is home to an interesting cemetery featuring dozens of spirit houses.
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Cooter's in the Valley, Luray, Virginia
George G visits a fun museum built on the characters and scenes of a classic American comedy.
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Rockets and Wildlife on Florida's Space Coast
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a visit to Florida's 'Space Coast', with visits to the Kennedy Space Center and nearby Merritt Island.
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The Hoover Dam, Nevada/Arizona border. Where Gumbo Was #28
Gumbo was visiting the Hoover Dam , previously also called "Boulder Dam ". This dam is a magnificent feature of engineering! Built in Black Canyon on the Colorado River, it bridges two states, Arizona and Nevada....
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Las Vegas
The city of Entertainment. So many shows, nightclubs drinking; and gambling only makes it more confusing. The Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Indoor Skydiving, Zip Line, Rock Climbing, Triple A Baseball, Rodeos, Concerts, Limos,...
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Nude Restaurant to open in London
Nude restaurant opening in London has 30,000 people on its wait list.
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TSA might stop scans at small airports
A possible proposal to eliminate scanning at small airports has stirred up a controversy.
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Oct. 16, 2018: Schroeder Saddletree Factory Museum
Join Marilyn Jones on a trip down memory lane and a lesson in ingenuity.
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Steam Power Display, Somerset, Virginia
George G steps backs in time when he attends a fair wherein steam-powered machines are brought back to life. A lovely bit of Americana.
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A Break from the Ordinary in Historic Columbia
Stephanie shares a visit to historic and memorable Columbia, Pennsylvania.
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Learning about the Past in Historic Fredericksburg, Virginia
Stephanie shares some highlights of a visit to Fredericksburg, Virginia, a unique and historic destination
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Airlines: Use virus test to open Atlantic travel
Top airline leaders in U.S. and Europe ask for a joint testing program that could reopen trans-Atlantic travel.
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Spicy Mikes BBQ Haven, Amarillo, Texas
Samantha shares some pictures from the best BBQ restaurant she tried while in Amarillo, Spicy Mikes BBQ Haven.
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Las Vegas 'bullet train' ready to build
After a year of pandemic-induced financial problems, Brightline says its Las Vegas to California project is on track to start construction.
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Australian graziers bring new meaning to 'farmstay'
An unlikely outbreak of luxury living has broken out at Australian sheep stations during the pandemic.
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Mount Rainier's Trail of the Shadows
A short and easy trail in Mount Rainier National Park offers insights into a living environment as well as a small slice of human history.
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Schuylkill County: Stepping Back in Time
Stephanie spends a busy day filled with interesting sights and activities during a visit to the Pottsville area, not far from her home.
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Danville Kentucky: City of Firsts
Gumbo joined Jonathan L on a visit to Danville, Kentucky
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Walton's Mountain Museum, Schuyler, Virginia
In the town that gave birth to one of America's favorite TV series, a museum remembers the show and the local people who inspired it.
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7 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Next Florida Beach Trip
Hannah offers some suggestions for making your next Florida vacation safer and more fun. (sponsored content)
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Montana State Capitol, Helena
Gumbo was visiting the State Capitol building, located in lovely Helena. It's a lovely building that has served as the "people's house" since 1902.
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Oklahoma Veterans' Memorial, Oklahoma City
Today is Memorial Day in the USA. DrFumblefinger honors Veterans by sharing a visit to the Veterans' Memorial in Oklahoma City.
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Now AI is writing fake travel guides!
A New York Times investigation uncovers a world of imitation guide books for sale on Amazon
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 11). On safari in Yala Park, with a stop in Kirinda
Yala is the most visited National Park in Sri Lanka. It’s remotely situated in the southeast corner of the country, a long day’s drive from Colombo and even from the central Hill Country, and covers almost 1000 square kilometers.