Tagged With "Frederick Law Olmsted"
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Airport updates: Welcome to Pittsburgh; Boston not so much
Pittsburgh and Boston try new airport ideas: one to welcome more non-flying visitors, the other to charge a toll for dropping off passengers.
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Columbus Antiquities Discovered in the Unlikeliest of Places
Who would have thought a great collection of Christopher Columbus artifacts could be found in a small Pennsylvania town. Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares her discovery!
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Museums of Buffalo and Corning, New York
At the end of Jonathan L's recent trip along the Erie Canal, he found time to take in a selection of upstate museums, and he shares them here.
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Swiss village: We're too pretty, so no pix!
A Swiss village has an unusual publicity ploy: It's forbidden photographs of the village on grounds it will just make people jealous to see how pretty it is.
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July 26, 2017: Lady Liberty—The Statue of Liberty
Samantha takes us to visit the famed Statue, and fills us in on its history.
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Brits warned: Law won't stomach false sick claims
British travel agents and European resort operators ratchet up the concern over false sick claims by going to the police.
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House panel votes big changes for FAA
The House Transportation Committee is working on the FAA appropriation bill, and is proposing a slew of new rules to go with it.
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Hundreds of 'Tramps' mark Chaplin's birthday
At a Swiss museum dedicated to his career, a record-setting gathering of imitators.
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All that Glitters is Gold! Window shopping in Dubai's Gold Souk
DrFumblefinger visits Dubai's famous gold market, filled with enough gold to even satisfy Scrooge McDuck's cravings for the stuff. Dubai accounts for 25% of the world's gold trade.
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James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, Virginia
At the end of the week, we arrive at Gumbo's secret location, the former home of one of America's early Presidents.
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Oslo plans big-scale driverless-bus test
Oslo is moving toward a large-scale live test of small driverless buses, starting early next year.
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Southwest latest to bail on Cuba flights
With business to cities other than Havana slow, and no further loosening of tourism restrictions for Americans, the airline will drop flights to Varadero and Santa Clara, while keeping Havana.
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Paris tightens the rules on Airbnb
New registration and tax rules are aimed at giving the city a better shot at enforcing the rules.
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U.S. air traffic control still up in the air
House and Senate committees disagree with each other over airline-backed plan for privatizing air traffic control.
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March 13, 2017: Pelican Feeding, Kingscote, Kangaroo Island
While feeding pelicans may be illegal in Australia, that hasn't stopped the Pelican Man from sharing a box of fish with the birds every day in Kingscote.
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Germany moves toward more free WiFi
Germany tries again to encourage password-free WiFi by protecting providers from being sued for what users download.
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New partners revive German discount train service
Germany's largest bus carrier teams up with a partner to revive a discount competitor for Germany's giant Deutsche Bahn
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Back to Oaxaca: VWs Everywhere!
PortMoresby returns to Oaxaca, Mexico for another lingering escape from real life.
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China's Great Wall has growing graffiti problem
Chines authorities worry about an increasing graffiti problem on sections of the wall and plan new measures.
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Chicago's 'hidden city' becoming a tourism attraction
Unknown even to most Chicagoans, the city has been developing an underground pathway for 60 years. Now it's coming to light.
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Do we need a tax to save stranded travelers?
British travel agents propose a levy on air tickets to cover the costs of repatriation and refund in case of sudden airline shutdowns.
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Mallorca gets tough new tourism-control law
Mallorca and Ibiza call a halt to some rentals and set new rules for others in one of the stiffest responses to perceived 'overtourism.'
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University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras Where Gumbo Was (#208)
Jonathan L takes us to see this historic campus with its richly-decorated tower.
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Apr. 4, 2017: Coffee Estate in Guatemala
Marilyn Jones isn't a coffee drinker, but she found her visit to a tropical coffee producer an enjoyable learning experience.
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UK travel companies struggle with refunds
Holiday packagers are having a hard time coming up with cash refunds, but some in industry are not sure delaying them is a good idea.
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Dos and Don'ts for Novice Visitors of Hong Kong
Some practical suggestions for new visitors to Hong Kong (sponsored content).
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Poking around Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a visit to the small and historic West Virginia town of Berkeley Springs.
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CARES: Travel winners and losers
The airlines are sharing out a big chunk of the emergency money, but the outlook is less rosy for other travel businesses.
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Echo of Rebellion: The Resistance at Christiana
A small Pennsylvania town hangs out a sign "Freedom Began Here," its proud memory of a moment when its name was known everywhere.
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12 Countries ask vouchers instead of refunds
With no new business, and thousands of flights canceled, airlines are bleeding cash; now 12 European countries want to cut them some slack.
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Sweden still bans 'spontaneous dancing'
Moving with the music is a no-no in Swedish bars and restaurants, but Parliament says it's time to do away with the rule.
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Things you should do in Singapore
Singapore is a tiny island and may be smaller than many major cities around the world, but this country has succeeded to create a high level of discipline among its people and is today being looked up upon across the world. However, don’t let the country’s inclination for law frighten you. Singapore can promise can extraordinary vacation, as long as you follow certain simple tips that will make your tour much more enjoyable. 1. Throw your litter into the bin Though this is quite a basic...
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U.S. Appeals Court OKs airline gobbledygook
Decision refuses to order Department of Transportation to make airlines give plain-language notice of compensation rights.
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Soldiers and Sailors Arch, Brooklyn, NY
PHeymont shares some views and some history of Brooklyn's iconic but often ignored Civil War memorial.
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Dutch dispute turns off the ads
A dispute over contracts for electronic ads in Dutch rail stations has left the lucrative signs blank after a court order voided previous contracts.
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Things to do during the trip to Ahmedabad
The city of Ahmedabad in India is filled with interesting things to see and do. Check out Suhana's suggestions (sponsored content)
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Roman iron industry found in Flanders
Construction is held up to allow investigation of a Roman ironworks, the first of its kind found in Belgium.
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General Grant National Memorial, New York
PHeymont becomes one of this national monument's few visitors and finds out more about its history.
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Dutch give Airbnb new legal twist
Under Dutch law, middlement can't charge both sides of a transaction; a disputed court ruling orders Airbnb to refund fees paid by renters.
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Real ID deadline postponed; no new date
As part of the response to the coronavirus crisis, the Real ID requirement has been put off indefinitely.
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The Cloisters: Modern Museum for Medieval Art
What appears a timeless survival is actually a carefully-designed platform for displaying ancient art in its own milieu.
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Brit report: Ban airline loyalty programs
Frequent fliers are among the targets of a British academic's proposals to help clear the air.
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Ryanair at war with Spain over bags
Spanish courts have held that passengers are entitled to free carry-ons; Ryanair says 'no' and that it will defy the courts.
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Reno's Wall of Resolutions
Reno-Tahoe International Airport marks the season with a space for reflection and promise.
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Sweden: New law keeps cash alive
As Sweden uses cash less and less, the government moves to keep it from disappearing altogether.
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Ryanair: at the top, but troubles ahead
The discount airline is now Europe's largest carrier, but faces financial and regulatory issues.
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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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EU Parliament: stop charger nonsense
Ten years after a call for a voluntary standard, the EU may legislate a common charger for tablets and mobile phones.
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Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway: A World First
Join PHeymont in a look at the world's first parkway, and one whose grand scheme has survived its hodge-podge of buildings and styles.
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The Battery, New York City
The Battery is the gateway to the Statue of Liberty and Staten Island, but Jonathan L shows us how much more it is