Tagged With "Verona Opera"
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Omni Bedford Springs Resort Stands the Test of Time
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a visit to Bedford Springs, including the fabulous and expansive Omni resorts (and some of the other hidden treasures of the region)
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Honeymoon Planning: Where to Go and What to Do
Helen Bradford, in her first post on TravelGumbo, shares some great suggestions for the perfect honeymoon.
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Berlin Opera re-opens on 275th anniversary
After seven years of renovations that include new technology and acoustics, the Staatsoper is back.
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Berlin: New airport 3 more years off
Berlin's long-delayed and over-budget new jetport admits it won't be ready for another three years.
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Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris
PHeymont continues his exploration of Paris's largest and most famous cemeteries.
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Sintra's Two Fabulous Palaces
Sintra is one of Portugal's top tourism attractions, and its two very different National Palaces are a big part of the draw.
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Stockholm gets world's first Klingon tourist center
Planning a summer trip to an adventurous destination? Stockholm's Klingon Tourist Center can help you plan a trip that's out of this world...
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Sydney Opera House (Where Gumbo was #277)
Gumbo was visiting the fabulous Sydney Opera House, an iconic landmark of Australia's gateway city.
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Where in the World is TravelGumbo? (#278)
A new travel puzzle is posted for this week. Follow for new clues every day and see if you can solve where our mystery destination is.
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Walking the Center of Berlin
Jonathan L shares a walk through Berlin's heart and tells us how he fell in love with it.
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Sydney Expat Guide
Ian shares some practical ideas on things to do when moving to another country or just another city. You will feel better if you prepare in advance and do a bit of research first. Knowing where to go and what to look for will help your transition to expat be smooth.
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Alitalia's soap opera takes a new turn
New twists and turns in the long-running bankruptcy and sale story include a new bidder and a possible link to Delta Airlines.
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May 8, 2018: Downtown Leadville
DrFumblefinger loves to visit old mining towns. Leadville, situated high in the Colorado Rockies, was once the second largest city in Colorado. Today it is a sleepy city whose Historic District offers an interesting window into the city's past
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Walking Through Seville and the Centuries
Seville, the largest city of southern Spain’s Andalucia region, is as full of contrasts as you might imagine of a city that was important in the Roman era, was ruled by the Moors for centuries, and then became not only the seat of Spanish...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 8, 2014: Two Gentlemen of Verona
No, they're not the ones Shakespeare wrote about; these gentlemen shoulder a different burden, holding up the baptismal fonts of the Saint Anastasia church near the ancient Ponte Pietra. The brick Gothic church dates to the 13th century,...
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Harpa, Reykjavik, Iceland. Where Gumbo Was #62
Congratulations to Roderick Simpson for correctly identifying Reykjavik Harbor in Iceland and specifically Harpa, the building from which this harbor was photographed! Dominating Reykjavik’s waterfront, Harpa is the...
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Canada Place, Vancouver, Canada. Where Gumbo was #70
While at first glance it might seem that Gumbo is boarding a sailing ship, he was actually visiting Canada Place in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Vancouver. Jonathan L was the first to recognize this destination...
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London- multiple questions
My first question is a day trip to Liverpool from London... what is the quickest way to get there? I am seeing multiple train options and would prefer a non stop route? We are going the end of September so I wasn't sure how far out to do that...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Aug. 10, 2014: How DO they DO that?
Streetcorner buskers are a common sight in many cities, especially those with a tourist trade. There are singers, dancers, dressed-up cartoon characters, and living statues. And once in a while, a real puzzler. We saw these two on the edge of Piazza...
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Shakespeare's Birthplace—in China, with Avon
Another Chinese reproduction of western architecture, this time with 16th century villages where Shakespeare and Cervantes were born.
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More Paris Passages
PortMoresby’s never-ending exploration of the City of Light continues, with a second day searching for Right Bank 19th century glass-roofed arcades.
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Shunpiking Through Northern Ohio
Continuing his off-the-Interstates trip to Minnesota, Jonathan L stops to see the sights of northern Ohio.
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Dec. 17, 2016: Verona, Day and Night
Verona is one of PHeymont's favorite cities; here he shares some pairs of views of Verona, in different light.
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Can't get to Vienna? Google offers virtual tours
Google's Street View technology makes it possible to visit important sites and attractions with the trip.
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Berlin: Maglev train-to-the-(if it ever opens)-airport?
With opening date for Berlin's new airport pushed to 2018, a proposed new high-speed train might get to the airport before the planes.
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Find The Most Romantic Boutique Hotel in Sydney
There’s no better way of recharging your relationship and waking up those butterflies than going away for a little romantic getaway with your significant other. For trips like those, people often opt for some countryside family-owned bed and breakfast, but what if you want to make your romantic trip a city break as well? Let’s say you choose Sydney to be your destination. Where would you stay? Boutique hotels make the perfect choice since they’re petite, usually independent, and, therefore,...
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Built to Last: New York's Hall of Records
Built by a newly-united New York City to house its records and its Surrogates Court, this Beaux-Arts beauty is a barely-known gem.
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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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Sept. 10, 2016: Farewell to an era?
A familiar name reminds PHeymont of the long-running country-house show...and it was only minutes away from a genuine 'stately home.'
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Cultural Heritage Of Hong Kong
Alisa Mura shares some of the traditions and cultural gems you can find tucked amid the skyscrapers of Hong Kong.
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Best of Australia: Outdoor Activities to Do in Australian Summer
When the western world is sitting quietly near its fireplace (or in the living room watching Netflix), the boiling-hot summer is booming Down Under. Filled with a ton of activities throughout the year, Australia outdoes even itself when the hot season arrives. Vast and beautiful, this continent has numerous outdoor activities to offer in the summer months, which is why we’ve come up with a quick guide for your holiday experience in the Outback and beyond! Adventures Australia is one of the...
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A Rambler in Santiago de Chile
A gallery of scenes and 'seens' from PHeymont's wandering in Chile's capital city.
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Palais Garnier, Paris: Where over-the-top succeeds
Gumbo was visiting the Palais Garnier, home of the Paris Opera and of the phantoms and fantasies of many visitors.
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How to Make Your Short Vacation to Hong Kong Delightful?
What makes Hong Kong immensely popular? This densely populated city located in southeastern China is hugely famous for its food and fashion. You can also find a lot of fun things to do when you are visiting Hong Kong. The plethora of options available often creates confusion in the minds of the visitors who are on a short vacation to this city. If you want to make use of your Hong Kong trip effectively, the beautiful places that you must visit are given below. The wonderful view from the...
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A Stop in Wolseley, Saskatchewan
DrFumblefinger is charmed by the small prairie town of Wolseley, Saskatchewan, home to both a swinging bridge and an Opera House.
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Basel: A Gallery of Unique Facades
PHeymont's wanderings in Basel found quite a number of interesting buildings and some interesting histories. More to come in future.
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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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Alitalia doing better, but still adrift
Business is looking better, but EasyJet has pulled out of the group that was to re-finance the airline. Talks are underway with new possible partners.
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Sydney to Brisbane Road Trip
Few people would argue that Australia is one of the best possible destinations out there for any traveler: it has both interesting cityscapes and natural sceneries of a lifetime. And if you like the freedom of stopping whenever and wherever you wish to in order to marvel at the beautiful view, perhaps a road trip is right up your alley. One of the most popular roads for such a trip in Australia is the one taking you from Sydney to Brisbane: the Legendary Pacific Coast. This road stretching...
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The Top Five Hottest Reasons For Visiting Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow Scotland should be put on your list of things to do shortly. From culture to architecture, music, pubs, clubs and breathtaking loch-side adventures just 40 minutes from the city Centre...read on to uncover the renaissance that is unravelling in this vibrant city! Hot Reason Number 1 - Arts Culture and Festivals The art and cultural collections in the city have international reach, and the town proudly boasts Robert Burns, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and a couple of Turner prize...
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Vienna complaint: Too many Mozarts
Vienna plans to require permits for Mozart-costumed concert-ticket vendors whose numbers have led to complaints.
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Passing through Paris: A Gallery
PHeymont shares some images of Paris icons and less-seen sights of one of his favorite cities.
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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan
DrFumblefinger visits the beautiful Gallerie Victor Emanuelle, the oldest and most beautiful shopping mall in Milan.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb. 5, 2014: Opera, Larger than Life
Verona, Italy, has one of the most spectacular opera houses in the world: the ancient Roman amphitheatre in the center of the old city, surrounded by the pedestrian spaces of Piazza Bra. It's also surrounded by its scenery, which sits out in 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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March 29th /Lights Out at Famous Landmarks
To honor the global environmental initiative Earth Hour ,famous landmarks all over the world will be turning out their lights for an hour on March 29th. Sights like Buckingham Palace, Norte Dame and Sydney Opera House are on the...
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Thieves hit Verona's Castelvecchio Museum
Masked thieves invaded the art museum of Verona's Castelvecchio, one of the Italian city's prime tourist attractions, Thursday, and left with 15 artworks, including paintings by Tintoretto, Rubens, Bellini and Giovanni Francesco Caroto. ...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 22, 2015: Castelvecchio, Verona
Built to protect Verona from its enemies and Verona's unpopular Scaligeri ruling family from its citizens, this fortified 13th century bridge crosses the Adige just behind the Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy. Built as a military...
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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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Apr. 16, 2016: Pigeons on the Roof
There are flocks of pigeons in every city, usually at ground level. Here, though, they've arranged themselves on a tile roof of Castelvecchio in Verona.