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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 17: A Night out in Madrid

Paul Heymont ·
Thanks for the kind words, guys! I just wish I were sitting there now...
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 17: A Night out in Madrid

Former Member ·
This is a photograph ? Wow, it looks like a beautiful painting.
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Re: Fjorubordid restaurant, Stokkseyr, Iceland

Travel Rob ·
Thanks,exactly the review I was looking for!And what great photos!I tried to find unique restaurants in Iceland that incorporated their seafood and somehow I missed those. I'll definetly go there upon my return to Iceland
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Re: New Android App Puts Inflight Tracker in Your Hand

Travel Rob ·
I downloaded it with my free $5 Amazon App credit. I'll review it when I fly. And for those who got the free $5 credit from Amazon that we posted,it works
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Re: "Surf and Turf" at Roy's in Waikoloa. Short rib with macadamia crusted mahi-mahi. Wonderful!

Travel Rob ·
Please do a food review on this place! It looks delicious!
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Re: New expanded version of Boeing's 787 ready for take-off

Travel Rob ·
I've been waiting to fly in the 787 and hopefully i'll find a route where the ticket prices are reasonable. Has any members of TG been in a 787 yet.I'd love to hear a review !
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Re: Roadfood -- the best "American food" out there!

Jonathan L ·
I have listened to their contributions to The Splended Table podcast for years. Their suggestions are wonderful!
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Re: What can't you live without on a plane flight?

Travel Rob ·
I always like to bring my travel notes for the plane ride to review my trip . My notes used to be a guidebook, but I have been printing out forums and blogs now I tend to read the guidebooks long before I go . On my next trip I'm going to save some TG blogs on my tablet !
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Re: Agritourism Bed and Breakfast in Normandy

DrFumblefinger ·
I can't recommend an agrotourismo, but I'd suggest you consider staying in Bayeux. Very small town, charming medieval core, great cathedral and of course its famous tapestry. We stayed at a nice B&B which was near the heart of the historic town core, very convenient to everything. Owned by a wonderful couple who were great hosts and were fascinating to talk to. And they helped us outline highlights of what to see in the area. An elegant home -- maybe larger than you need and not quite...
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Re: A Tale of Two Food Tours: Buenos Aires

Paul Heymont ·
This blog has left me feeling so full...and so envious!
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Re: A Tale of Two Food Tours: Buenos Aires

Travel Rob ·
Your blog has converted me into an aspiring Foodie now!
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Re: A Tale of Two Food Tours: Buenos Aires

DrFumblefinger ·
Originally Posted by Travel Rob: Your blog has converted me into an aspiring Foodie now! That's the best compliment a blogger can receive, Travel Rob!
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Re: A Tale of Two Food Tours: Buenos Aires

vivie ·
Now, i'm hungry Thanks for sharing...pics are delicious !
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New competitor for TomTom, Garmin and Google Maps

Paul Heymont ·
There's a new GPS app asking for attention. Scout, from skobbler, a subsidiary of map supplier Telenav, is free like Google, and offers offline functions like the dedicated GPS boxes.    The free version provides online use and offline use...
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Daily Mail Offers Review on Norwegian Air Shuttle. Share Yours?

Travel Rob ·
We've been publishing a lot of great sales over the past year on TG from Norwegian Airlines   The Daily Mail has reviewed what you get for those prices. To me the main selling point besides the low  price is getting to ride on  the...
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Jestine's Kitchen, Charleston

DrFumblefinger ·
  In the past decade or so, Charleston has emerged as a food/foodie travel destination.  On an extended weekend visit to Charleston, we enjoyed superb food every single meal.  Most everything is fried and a little "heavier" than we're...
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Dry Falls – Home of The World’s Largest Waterfall!

DrFumblefinger ·
Imagine a waterfall with a precipice over three and a half miles (5.5 km) long and a drop of over 400 feet (120 m)!  By comparison, Niagara Falls is about 1/10th as wide.  Think of the millions of gallons of water pouring over it each...
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Mary's Hash House, Las Vegas

DrFumblefinger ·
  Anyone who stumbled onto this blog searching for "hashish" might as well leave, because that's not what this post is about.  It's about good food, not good weed.   The Las Vegas food scene has changed a lot since I first visited the...
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Booking.com Changes as Travelers Change : Interview With Stuart Frisby

Travel Rob ·
One of the biggest stories in travel over the last 20 years has been the growth of accommodation website, Booking.com. It was founded by a computer scientist, Geert-Jan Bruinsma in 1996 and is based in Amsterdam. Priceline bought Booking.com in 2005...
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TripAdvisor up for sale? Priceline, Expedia might be interested...

Paul Heymont ·
TripAdvisor, the travel info source you either love or hate, is clearly a giant of the industry...and it might be available for the right price. It's controlled by cable-and-more giant Liberty Media and John Malone, its head.   Malone separated...
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Ait? Meol? Landscape's hidden language in new book

Paul Heymont ·
  An ait (above) is a river island, splitting the main stream—and most often seen filling out three spaces in a crossword puzzle.   If you've either puzzled endlessly over that an other odd landscape and geology terms, or if you're in...
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A Brief Visit to Avignon

PortMoresby ·
The center of Avignon with the Rhône and l'Île Piot in the distance.     The purpose of my stop in Avignon was a pause in a pleasant small city, between arriving in France and the week I planned to spend in Uzes.  I recalled...
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Scottsdale By the Numbers

Marilyn Jones ·
Scottsdale Attractions:          1) Hot Air Expeditions: Start your day in a hot air balloon soaring over the desert with the sun creeping over the mountains.         2) Taliesin West : Frank Lloyd...
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OpenTable "re-brands" and spreads its reach

Paul Heymont ·
OpenTable, the online restaurant reservation service acquired 9 months ago by Priceline, is starting to show off its new directions and ambitions. First up, a new logo and slogan. The logo is a stylized round table and seat; the slogan gives a broad...
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New technologies for de-icing are in the wings

Paul Heymont ·
OK, I apologize for the double pun...but it's true in both ways.   The ritual of de-icing planes before winter take-offs is costly, time-consuming, and known to be effective, so while many companies are working on ways to do it faster, cheaper or...
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Finding the right packing accessories for your trip

Marilyn Jones ·
Road Warrior Marilyn Jones gives us her insights into what accessories work for her, and how to choose them.
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US-EU Visa Waiver war could get hotter

Paul Heymont ·
U.S. hints that Visa Waiver Program may get tighter, rather than complying with EU requirement to include all EU citizens.
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Motorhomes: A Rising Trend That You Must Know

John Peter ·
We have all seen it in many movies, in different towns and maybe some neighbors. Motorhomes have been there blinking at us, trying to convince us they are the best option. Imagine, living in a place and at the same time living in every place. Your house goes with you; it does not matter where you are you will feel like home. RV's, recreational vehicles, were designed as the name says for recreational purposes, a trip to the mountain with the benefits and comfort of being still at home.
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UK charges big fraud in rental car repair

Paul Heymont ·
Europcar is accused of overcharging renters for car repairs, by as much as 300% in big-ticket scandal
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Flying Emirates Business Class: a review

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger shares his experience flying in Emirates Business class cabin.
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UK report: Virus crisis could kill cash

Paul Heymont ·
The ongoing lockdowns are accelerating the trend toward a cashless society, and that's raising serious concerns.
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Don't look down! China closes glass bridges

Paul Heymont ·
Glass bridges have spread across China as tourism attractions, but safety issues have led to a nationwide review, and to one province ordering a shutdown.
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Berlin Airport says this time it'll really open

Paul Heymont ·
Depending on your level of skepticism, Berlin's new airport opening date of October 31, 2020 is either a dream come true or yet another bad joke.
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TripAdvisor, Michelin in ratings hookup

Paul Heymont ·
In a deal that might seem unlikely, Michelin's professional ratings will now be found in TripAdvisor's crowd-sourced listings.
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A Church for All Seasons: Basel's Predigerkirche

Paul Heymont ·
PHeymont visits a church that's led an eventful life for nearly eight centuries.
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10 Essential Safety Tips for Senior Travelers 2020

Veselina D (Guest) ·
Some suggestions for seniors to help make your travels smoother (sponsored content)
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The Facilities to Consider When Choosing a Holiday Park

Russell Holiday Park (Guest) ·
Some suggestions on what to look for when choosing a holiday park for your vacation spot (sponsored content)
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How Smart Car Technology Is Making Traveling Easier

Aman U (Guest) ·
There are a number of new technologies that make the performance of your car safer and easier (sponsored content)
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Airlines: safest, most punctual and more

Paul Heymont ·
It's the season for adding up the data, and you may be surprised at some of the winners.
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April 3, 2020: Ray's Seafood Restaurant, Seward

DrFumblefinger ·
An excellent seafood restaurant in Seward, Ray's has won the prestigous "Alaska Best Restaurant" award.
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March 8, 2020: Fatal Restaurant, Budapest

George G. ·
An unusual restaurant name is the focus of George G's Pic of the Day selection.
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February 3, 2020: Hog's Breath Inn, Carmel, CA

Travel Rob ·
See why the Hog's Breath Inn in Carmel is such a fascinating place.
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A Complete Guide to Buy Travel Insurance for your upcoming vacations

Alex H. (Guest) ·
A one stop guide to digging deep and helping you find the right travel insurance for your trip (sponsored content)
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Flight Reviews are Here and Growing

Travel Rob ·
Expedia has been testing flight reviews for the past 18 months and it's resulted in a great conversion rate for Expedia for those looking at prices. Consumers are emailed post- trip and asked for a review of their flight. There are already 3 million...
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Why your airline chose your plane

Paul Heymont ·
  As you settle down into your seat, comfortably at the front of the plane (above) or squeezed into the last inches at the back (below), you must have sometimes wondered how the airline chose the plane you’re sitting in or why the schedule...
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Air France denies mass job cuts, but some seem likely

Paul Heymont ·
Air France denied a Friday report that it was preparing 3300 layoffs to cut costs, but didn't deny that some may happen at the end of ongoing negotiations with unions. The carrier is trying to overcome recent losses and become more competitive with...
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Fake restaurant, fake reviews punk TripAdvisor

Paul Heymont ·
Could this be the next top restaurant? Write a review!         La Scaletta, TripAdvisor's top restaurant in the northern Italian town of Moniga del Garda, has left a bad taste in the mouth for TripAdvisor...because it doesn't...
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Priceline Continues to Bet on Restaurant Reservations

Travel Rob ·
Priceline announced in September that it purchased, AS Digital, a restaurant reservation system provider based in Australia. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. This follows their purchase of OpenTable in 2014 for 2.5 billion dollars....
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Mandatory Seat Belts for Children traveling by Plane?

DrFumblefinger ·
  Canada's Transportation Safety Board (TSB) wants airlines to implement specially designed seat belts for infants and small children, to be mandatory for all commercial air travel.  The idea is to prevent them from becoming "projectiles"...
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Swedish confusion: hash browns, not hash brownies!

Paul Heymont ·
What the customers reakkt wanted...   What could have been an amusing story about translation confusion has instead left two women upset with a Stockholm restaurant that has an English menu, but staff members with a glitch in the language.  ...
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