Tagged With "Pacific Northwest"
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Europe's fastest-growing airports are near unknowns
Europe's air traffic continues to grow, sometimes in surprising places!
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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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Top 10 Most Beautiful Gardens In The World
It's hard not to be attracted to a beautiful garden. Today Emily shares some of the world's finest.
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December 22, 2019: Cook Islands - Rarotonga
Gilles shares some terrific photos of the beautiful island of Rarotonga, the largest of the Cook Islands.
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St. Andrews-on-the-Red Anglican Church, Manitoba
DrFumblefinger visits historic St. Andrews church and cemetery, on the Red River near Lower Fort Garry. It's one of the oldest churches on the Canadian prairies.
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February 18, 2020: Monasteries of Meteora, Greece
High atop a steep set of cliffs, Marilyn Jones visits an amazing group of Greek monasteries.
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February 11, 2020: Crowfoot Glacier, Banff National Park
DrFumblefinger visits Crowfoot Glacier located beside the Icefields Parkway in northern Banff National Park.
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Cooperstown NY: Home to more than the Hall of Fame
Jonathan L explores the options in Cooperstown New York, if you are not interested in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Canada's NWT out to get attention
Canada's Northwest Territories are sending out a VR-equipped promotion car to play up the area's attractions for visitors.
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Tamarindo, Costa Rica: Winter Heat and Beautiful Beaches
Jonathan L took a trip to Tamarindo, in Costa Rica, and enjoyed a wonderful beach vacation.
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A journey around Iceland: 1) Reykjavik
(View of Reykjavik, from Hallsgrimkirkja) I love visiting places that are rich in scenery, mountains, rivers, waterfalls and hiking; Iceland seemed a good fit for me. Until a few years ago the cost of a trip to Iceland was...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 30, 2015: Modern totem poles, Skidegate
I'm a huge admirer of American/Canadian northwest aboriginal art. The pinnacle of this art is the totem pole, meticulously carved by artisans from entire tree trunks. We've previously looked at ancient totems at the abandoned...
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Finishing North of the Arctic Circle
Pointing out that Gates of the Arctic and Kobuk Valley National Parks are tough to get to would be a gross understatement. We tried last August without success. Airplane problems derailed our efforts to get to the wilderness parks. ...
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Portland, Oregon - Part II - Exploring
Portland claims to thrive on weird. Tattoos, long beards, sandals and fleece. And there's the odd vegan strip club and naked bike ride. But to a visitor from New Orleans, city of crazy, Portland feels tame and easygoing. Even the dogs...
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Priceline Continues to Bet on Restaurant Reservations
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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Beautiful, Majestic, Mount Rushmore National Monument
Mount Rushmore has been a place I have wanted to see for a really long time, and was extremely excited to finally get to see how amazing and grand it really is in person. Pictures and movies don’t do justice to its size and...
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Delhi NY - A drive through the Catskills
If you have never been to the Catskill Mountains in New York State you are missing one of the real beautiful areas of the Northeastern United States. The Catskills fill the area between the Hudson River to the east and the Delaware River to the...
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France reveals its most and least favorite regions
Last year, France regrouped its local government borders to create regions and eliminate extra layers of government; a recent survey and recent statistics have picked the winners and losers. One trend that emerges: the south and the west take...
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Feb. 15, 2018: Chester, Northwest England
In this photo you can see Chester City under construction. From 2,000 years ago. 500 years ago. 200 years and little gems of modern History. All in 1 casual picture.
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Aberdeen Washington: Home to Washington's logging industry
Jonathan L explores some of the history of Aberdeen, Washington
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Mar. 6, 2018: Durnstein, Austria
A tiny town along the Danube with a long history shows off its charm for veteran traveler Marilyn Jones.
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Land's End, San Francisco
Land's End, at San Francisco's northwest corner, is a great spot for walks and photos, and has a fascinating story as well.
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Horse Carriages and Cape Disappointment
A varied day in the Northwest with Jonathan L, including museums and scenic beauty.
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New highway gives Trans-Canada new meaning
A new highway not only opens year-round access to communities on Canada's 'third coast' but also links it to the rest of the country.
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Dec. 13, 2017: Boulder Depot, Boulder, CO
Memories of the past, as Samantha takes us to visit Boulder's original Union Pacific depot.
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Port Townsend, Washington
Jonathan L spends some time in a former major port that's become a pleasant waterfront community on Puget Sound.
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A Stroll down Main Street, Gold Hill, Colorado
DrFumblefinger loves visiting old mining towns, of which there are many in Colorado. One of the most interesting is the town of Gold Hill, formed before Colorado had even been granted statehood.
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Greenland village gets unwelcome iceberg
An offshore iceberg arrives to threaten a town in Greenland.
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Hiking to Sol Duc Falls in Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park is home to several short hikes with magnificent payoffs. The 1.6-mile trek to-and-from Sol Duc Falls is near the top of Olympic NP's long list of great trails. The hike is well-marked, has minimal elevation gain, is rated as "easy," and the payoff at Sol Duc Falls is an epic stunner. It is best used between May and September. If you're traveling to Olympic NP, you should not pass up this hike. For additional information on visiting Olympic NP, visit the trip itinerary...
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Fort Clatsop and Oregon Beaches
Lewis and Clark lore, history and some great beaches highlight this week's installment of Jonathan L's Pacific Northwest odyssey.
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Visiting an ancient monastery in Egypt
Join Marilyn Jones on a visit to a 1500-year-old monastery that keeps alive the traditions of Coptic Christianity.
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Cozumel, for those who don't do resorts
Jonathan L gives us a guide to the Cozumel that's hiding behind the glitzy resort life.
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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.
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Hawaii State Capitol Building – The Aloha State
On their quest to visit all 50 state capitol buildings, Samantha and her husband feel a spirit of 'aloha' in Honolulu.
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World Cup News:Who is benefiting?
It seems Brazil's Pacification program has has had mixed results.Read about it below. http://www.smh.com.au/world/se...-20131230-hv75d.html
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Enjoy fall colors? Where's the best places in the US to see them?
http://www.cntraveler.com/daily-traveler/2013/09/where-to-see-fall-leaves-colors-new-england-midwest-northwest-foliage
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The Big Island of Hawaii (Part 4). Kohala & Saddle Road
My final blog post on the Big Island covers the driest (less than 25 cm of rain a year) and oldest parts of the island — the northwest and central regions. (Petroglyphs, King's Trail, Waikoloa village) The Kohala...
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Leavenworth, Washington. Where Gumbo was, #66
Gumbo was visiting the small town of Leavenworth (population ~ 2000) in Washington state. Leavenworth is situated on the eastern slopes of the Cascade mountains only a few hours drive from Seattle. Gumbo has only visited this town...
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The Dempster Highway: a Drive to the Arctic Coast of Canada
Most of Canada is well-travelled by tourists and not off-the-beaten path. But there is one highway in Canada that is remote and relatively few Canadians go there. That is the Dempster Highway. It stretches some 736 km (457 miles) from Dawson...
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Granville Island Market, Vancouver. 2) Seafood and the rest
This is the second installment highlighting Vancouver's energetic and fascinating Granville Island Market. Part 1 featured an overview of the market, it's history and its produce. This post features the seafood, cheeses, meats,...
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Rogers Center, Toronto, Canada. Where Gumbo was #56
Congratulations to Lynn Miller for recognizing Rogers Center in Toronto. The quiz focused on two pieces of art known as "The Audience" in the northeast and northwest corners of the building, executed by Michael Snow in 1989. Both...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 29, 2014: Fall colors in the Rockies
Depending on where I've lived, my favorite season varies somewhat, but in the Pacific Northwest and now Alberta, I'm very fond of early fall. The weather (usually) is still pretty nice and generally it's dry. The shortening days and...
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Hawaii: Coping with Hurricane Ana
It's not every day a traveler has to deal with a hurricane -- especially when vacationing in the South Pacific. My first brushes with one were exciting in a way, but tedious in most respects. I've experienced a number of "natural...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov 19, 2014:
Lake Koocanusa is where I spent all of my summers growing up, it is close to my heart and is filled with fond memories. Because this lake is formed by a dam, every spring, we would watch the water slowly rise with great anticipation...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 3rd, 2014: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta is on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. It's a busy working city with heavy traffic and hotels squeezed in next to the beach. It's surrounded by the Sierra Madre Mountains and Vallarta Bay. The "Malecon" (Boardwalk) is the...
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Red Brick and Sandstone: Look of the North
A visit to England's Northwest led PHeymont to a new appreciation for the industrial building materials that help give the area's cities their look.
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Nov. 2, 2016: Loveland Pass, on the Continental Divide
High in the Rockies, Loveland Pass is one of the beauty spots on the Continental Divide in Colorado.
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Nov. 7, 2016: Ministers Island, New Brunswick, Canada
Vivie takes you to Ministers Island in New Brunswick. See how the estate showcases the hobbies of the late Sir William Van Horne, President of Canadian Pacific Railway.
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New England Aquarium, Boston (Where Gumbo was #192)
We visit the destination of this past week's travel puzzle, Boston's New England aquarium.
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Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, Manitoba (Where Gumbo Was #184)
Gumbo was visiting Historic Lower Fort Garry, situated on the banks of the Red River about a half hour's drive north of Winnipeg. Built in 1830 by the Hudson's Bay company, part of then Rupert's Land, the stone wall fort if well preserved an a popular Canadian Historic site.