Tagged With "Field of Dreams"
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Drone videos offer a new view
Get a preview or a virtual visit of a dream destination with increasingly available drone videos.
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British Air gets a little 'country' with Nashville route
BA continues to expand its 787 service to smaller markets on "long and thin" routes with a new route to the Music City.
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Finding Nature: Titchwell Marsh, Norfolk, England
Kirsten Hines' exploration of Nature in England series continues, this week with a stop at Titchwell Marsh where, of all things, a common robin captures her attention.
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Japan Luxury Travel: Get on the bus, Gus!
Japan's new Dream Sleeper bus aims at taking business from the bullet trains by offering luxury and a convenient overnight schedule.
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Why you should try a Yacht Vacation!
Looking for a unique way to explore the European coast? Adi shares reasons why you should consider a yacht vacation (sponsored content)
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Steamy Encounters in India
Bob Cranwell shares his experiences -- the delights (and some challenges) of traveling in India by rail in the days of steam locomotives.
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Berlin Airport says this time it'll really open
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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Now, airline food without a flight!
AirAsia thinks its inflight food is good enough to go head-to-head with McDonald's on the ground.
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Berlin: Panda-monium for twin cub debut
Berlin's panda babies have their first public outing at 100 days old.
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How to Save Money While Traveling
Aman has some suggestions on how to stretch your money further while on your travels (sponsored content).
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How to Save Money While Traveling
Aman has some suggestions on ways to save money while abroad (sponsored content)
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Why London Should be on your Bucket List this 2020
Need some reasons to visit London? How about a walk in the park? A Harry Potter tour? Shopping (sponsored content)
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7 Incredible Places to Visit on a Holiday
Looking for some terrific places for an exotic vacation? Check out some of these suggestions (sponsored content)
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Books, Posters and Magic
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of some small galleries in midtown New York.
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RV Popularity Surges—Here's Why!
RV's are becoming increasingly popular. Amy Price looks at some of the reasons for this trend.
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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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Swiss Rail: Come drive my train!
Short of train drivers and conductors, Swiss railways are searching for new recruits on station platforms with the lure of a try at a train simulator
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Visiting Alaska In Any Season
A trip to Alaska is on many traveler's bucketlist. Here's a look at what you can expect to find during its different seasons (sponsored content)
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The Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto
DrFumblefinger revisits the Hockey Hall of Fame and is impressed with the depth and diversity of its many displays and trophies.
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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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Air Italy: Another airline dream crashes
Ironically, the airline that hoped to replace bankrupt Alitalia is gone, while Alitalia continues, somehow, to fly.
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5 Outdoor Activities You Need To Do in Canada
Canada is well known for its natural beauty, and it makes sense that outdoor activities are popular in the country. Amit has some suggestions for your consideration (sponsored content)
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8 timeless destinations you must see in Europe
Darren lists some of Europe's great tourist attractions (sponsored content)
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U.S. has a (nearly) ghost airport, too
We've written here before about Spain's Castellon airport, until recently marooned without flights since it opened several years ago. But USA Today has uncovered a U.S. airport in nearly the same situation. Mid America Airport in Muscoutah, IL,...
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New concept: Lie flat during take-off and landing
It's the dream of many weary business travelers, and just a fantasy for those of us in steerage. Boeing has developed a concept for a lie-flat business class seat that would let you lie-flat the entire flight if you wanted to, including...
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Ultimate outdoor vacation: a year without walls
Photo: Instagram A Norwegian couple has just finished the real outdoorfolks' dream: they've spent the last year in Norway's Arctic regions, sleeping in tents and improvised shelters, and living off the land. The couple, Elise Theoline...
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Jennifer Aniston "Nightmare " Ad Latest in Gulf vs US Airlines
An ad featuring Jennifer Aniston is the latest round in the rift between Gulf and US carriers. The ad shows a Jennifer Aniston funny "Nightmare" on a airline that appears be a non-descript US carrier. In her dream, the...
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Anatomy of a Trip, Oaxaca: Getting Acquainted
Oaxaca de Juarez is a beautiful city, no question, but what impressed me most were the people I met, Mexican and expat, in all walks of life. I’ve never visited a place where the warmth and kindness of the residents stood out as it...
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Northern Arizona: Sedona & Surrounds, Part 1
On our recent trip to Northern Arizona, we collected some points of interest to see and experience. We did these things (plus many more!) during a 6 day tour of the area. We rented a car and used Sedona as a base. There will be more of them in the...
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Calabria to Sicily: A bridge too far?
Italy's Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has said he wants to build the long-planned but now canceled bridge from Reggio in Calabria to Messina in Sicily, but critics think it's either impossible or a bad idea. The bridge has been a long time...
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Everbank Field, Jacksonville, FL
Travel Rob shows us you can learn a lot about a city by going to a game.
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In Egypt: The Sudan
Disappointed to find a cruise on a classic Nile paddle steamer beyond her means, PortMoresby is given a second chance, if only briefly, to experience the dream.
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Paris with a Jetpack on new VR ride
A new attraction offers visitors a chance to (virtually) fly solo in the skies over Paris.
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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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Tidal Basin Memorials, Washington D.C.
George G shares a visit to two of the newer memorials in Washington DC, those dedicated to the memory of Martin Luther King Jr and President Franklin Roosevelt.
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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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Chihuly Glass and Gardens, Seattle Washington
Jonathan L visits Dale Chihuly's museum of blown glass in Seattle WA
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Feb. 20, 2018: Halong Bay, Vietnam
Marilyn Jones explores some of the 2,000 islands and islets of Halong Bay, some of them with huge caverns beneath them.
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Animal Interaction Experiences in Africa
Hayden Myers shares some unique suggestions on opportunities to interact with the large animals of Africa -- in their home environments!
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Art and Survival in the Tassili Plateau
Bob Cranwell explores the heart of the Sahara -- a life filled with hardship, sand dunes and camel. A trip highlighted by the remarkable sights of Tassili n’Ajjer, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Castle Keeper: Nice work if you can get it!
A castle on Lake Lucerne needs help—and got 160 applicants for the job.
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October 26, 2017: A Tribute to Tom Petty (1950 - 2017)
Ottoman takes us back to July 23, 2008, the day he saw Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in concert at the Target Center, MInneapolis, Minnesota.
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United's new flight aims at time, distance records
United adds yet another super-long 787 route, this one with the longest published flying time of any route world-wide.
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Words Inspired by Art
Art and travel often inspire writing. Here are some pieces that Jonathan L wrote when inspired to put pen to paper
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Concord is what I see when I dream of New England
It is vacation time with The Amazing Ms. D. and we are on the way to Boston. Truthfully this is the first time i have been to Beantown on vacation in several years and I am looking forward to it. On the way in we decided to stop in the...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 8, 2014: Strawberry Fields, Central Park, New York, New York
Strawberry Fields is a 2.5-acre landscaped section in New York City's Central Park that is dedicated to the memory of Beatles member John Lennon. It is named after the Beatles song "Strawberry Fields Forever". The memorial is a...
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Portland, Maine: The World's Longest Lobster Roll...and so much more!
Portland, Maine is a great place to visit any time (even in the winter!) but it’s hard to imagine a more exciting moment to have been there on the day they built the world’s longest lobster roll! The roll for the roll is seen arriving,...
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John F Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida
The Kennedy Space Center is one of my favorite attractions in the United States. It highlights some of the greatest technological achievements of our species and is testament to one of the most significant advances of human...
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Gumbo's Day Out; The Tallahassee Auto Museum
Today, I'm going to review a real neat museum that holds one of my favorite cars, the Tucker 48 or, as advertised, the Tucker Torpedo. ...
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Time to Tucker Up
DrFumblefinger's fine article on the Tampa Auto Museum got me thinking about another Florida auto museum I've been to, the Tallahassee Auto Museum. I'll review it on Monday. One of the main attractions there is the the Tucker. For a lot of car...