Tagged With "Rideau Canal"
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July 2, 2017: Lockport, NY
Lockport NY was part of the original Erie Canal. The locks above are part of the new canal (built in 1908).
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Burano: A Venetian Treasure
Join Marilyn Jones on a visit to one of Venice's outer islands for a different view of the area's life.
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Got 15 weeks? Cunard's got a Round-the-World cruise
Queen Victoria will make a 107-day, 30-port, 6-continent round-the-world trip next year.
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Valparaiso—Chile's Oceanside Gem
Join Marilyn Jones on a tour of Chile's major seaport, a town that is recovering its faded beauty
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Seattle's Museum of History and Industry
A fascinating walk through the things and industries that made Seattle what it is, in an area that no longer is what it was.
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Small Museums of New York State
While driving across New York following the Erie Canal, Jonathan L had the opportunity to stop at some of the smaller museums that are often missed by tourists.
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Rarer than an eclipse: Münster's day in the sun
Münster's big outdoor sculpture exhibit happens only once a decade.
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Denmark: A bridge not far enough
"Measure twice, cut once," the saying goes. But apparently a Danish bridge-builder didn't measure carefully enough.
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Burden Iron Works, Troy NY—a trip through industrial history
Jonathan L finds another small museum with a great story: the history of the early industrial revolution along the Erie Canal.
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September 20, 2017: House Boats on the Kerala Backwaters
Professor Abe's journey into the Kerala backcountry continues, today with a house boat cruise.
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Venice's colorful carnival in its last week
Venice's Carnival, one of the most colorful anywhere, comes to an end Tuesday.
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Perfect Itinerary for a Dubai Family Vacation
Priyanka shares lots of details you can use when planning your next trip to Dubai.
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Nature and History: Great Falls of the Potomac
The Potomac River's spectacular falls just north of Washington are a pleasant visit, and the scene of important American history.
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Nov. 23, 2019: A Houseboat that's Just Ducky
Along the Regents Canal in London, PHeymont spotted a small and unusual houseboat and its inhabitant.
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Memories of Dijon, France
George G shares memories of some wonderful travel experiences in Dijon which, as he shares with us, has a lot more going for it than its famous mustard.
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Tight squ-e-e-e-z-e though Greek canal
Thrill-seeking passengers on a cruise ship get a tight excitement passing through the Corinth Canal.
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Some of the Best Activities to Try in Dubai
Henry Taylor provides a look at some of the most interesting things you can try in the dynamic city of Dubai
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Lambertville, New Jersey (Where Gumbo Was #345)
Jonathan L explores Lambertville NJ, where Gumbo was this week
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Bubbling up rubbish in Amsterdam canals
Amsterdam is blowing bubbles: A test is using compressed air to help bring up plastic and other waste to keep the canals clean.
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A Day in the Highlands
An all-too-brief day in the Scottish highlands gave PHeymont a different view of a fabled country
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Nyhavn: Copenhagen's Gem
DrFumblefinger found the Nyhavn neighborhood the loveliest in Copenhagen. Built in the 17th century as the city's main harbor, it remains a popular tourist destination.
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Amsterdam: Glimpses of the Jordaan
Join PHeymont for a look at one of Amsterdam's trendiest neighborhoods and its not-so-trendy history.
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Daytripping: The Lafayette Trail, Havre De Grace, Maryland
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger explores some of the sights around the history-rich Lafayette Trail.
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Only a Taste of Amsterdam
Amsterdam has too much good food of too many kinds to 'do' in a day, but PHeymont enjoyed his food tour nonetheless!
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4 Best Things to Do When In Las Vegas
James Parker offers some suggestions for fun activities when in Las Vegas (sponsored content)
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Wait! Wait! What Was THAT?
This is about those moments when you look at something as you walk about a city (or outside one) and you see something so odd, or at any rate odd enough, that you just need to tell someone about it, or show them. These days, the procedure would be to...
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Wiener Bonbons: Highlights of Vienna (Where Gumbo was #114)
This week’s puzzle started with a very puzzling picture—so puzzling it needed a second shot to clarify that it was in a tunnel. Even so, Jonathan L was sharp enough to jump to a correct conclusion, which he hinted to the crowd in a comment...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 13, 2015: A Band in Beaune
I’d enjoyed several days walking along the Burgundy Canal in France, near Dijon, then relaxed for a week in Beaune, a beautiful town surrounded by vineyards . It was a springtime flea market day and I wandered among the...
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Rooms for the 1%: World's 10 most expensive hotels
The most expensive hotel in the world... Photo: Aman Resorts Luxury-hotels.com, whose name tells you what they're about, has published a survey of this summer's most expensive hotels in the world. Although, of course, they'll try...
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Touring Telemark County in Norway
Rick Steves, the travel author and TV personality, wrote "Frankly, if you go to Oslo and don't get out to the fjords, you should have your passport revoked." Well, it's a good thing Mr. Steves is not in charge of US passports, because our...
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England gets a coast-to-coast canoe route
It's now (nearly) possible to paddle all the way across England in a canoe. The only obstacles are canal locks that require portage, and rights to a tunnel that are still being negotiated. The project, connecting Liverpool to the Humber...
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Suez Canal Opens With Celebrations
Photo by PortMoresby: Car Ferry, Suez Canal The Suez Canal inaugurates its major extension with celebrations. They are opening a 35km parallel channel to the...
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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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Ian Cook's TravelGumbo contributions
A listing of Ian Cook's contributions to TravelGumbo. Check out this great list of wonderful photography.
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Rochester, NY: City of Re-Invention (Where Gumbo Was #140)
Gumbo’s location in Puzzle #140, as Travelling Canuck and GarryRF recognized, was the puzzling city of Rochester, New York—a city that has re-invented itself so many times that its nicknames tangle the tongue. It’s been the Young...
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Top 5 Underwater Destinations
Kathryn Curzon shares some of the greatest underwater destinations on the planet, awaiting our exploration and enjoyment!
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June 25, 2018: A Cafe in Dubai
DrFumblefinger takes a refreshment break in a traditional cafe in Dubai, the Arabian Tea House Cafe.
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The Country Bus
Bob Cranwell (fondly?) recalls bus travel the old-fashioned way. With buses that more or less work, more or less have a destination, and are guaranteed to be packed to the gills!
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Merritt Island Wildlife National Refuge
DrFumblefinger explores the right bird life at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida, just north of the Kennedy Space Center.
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June 23, 2018: The Kelpies, Falkirk, Scotland
GarryRF shares an unusual historic and scenic spot.
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July 19, 2018: Ellesmere Lock Gates. UK
Garry reminds us that the scenic canals of today were workhorses of the Industrial Revolution.
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Not-So-Hidden Gems in Historic Lewisburg
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares some of the travel treasures she discovered while visiting Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
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Valentine’s Day in Goa: 10 Top things to make it best and unforgettable
If you have already planned to spend your vacations in Goa during the time of Valentine’s day, it will be great to enjoy so many activities in Goa. Goa is not only famous for its beaches and happening life but it is also popular for offering a surreal experience to the couples. Still, you didn’t plan to enjoy Valentine’s day in Goa then plan it for coming February as you can enjoy with multiple options in Goa. Some of the most romantic and loving things to do in Goa are: Hit the party at...
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August 24, 2018: No end to love or locks
PHeymont spots an unusual version of the 21st century's universal tradition in Den Haag, Netherlands.
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July 11, 2018: New Orleans Streetcars
Samantha and her husband enjoyed riding the numerous streetcars that run throughout the city of New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Amsterdam bridges available for sleeping
Sweets Hotel is transforming the former bridgekeeper spaces into hotel rooms for two.
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Rambler in Paris: Buildings and Grounds
PHeymont shares some more views collected while wandering Paris, this time focusing on structures and perspectives.
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Rambler in Paris: Street Seen
Join PHeymont on another stroll through the streets and scenes of Paris. No 'Top 10' list here, just pleasant or unusual 'noticings.'
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Norwegian Bliss sets Panama record
With the newly widened Panama Canal able to take mega-tankers and container ships, it's also drawing the jumbo cruise ships.
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Back Alleys and Lanes of Georgetown
Everyone is familiar with Washington DC's fabulous monuments and museums. GeorgeG takes us on a walk through the side streets and quiet beautiful neighborhoods of Georgetown.