Tagged With "Vietnam"
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Re: The "Eiffel Tour" Only Starts with the Tour Eiffel
Your piece will serve inspiration for many future trips,I'm sure of that.I had no clue as the extent of Eiffel's work but I now want to see several of them in person. This serves as an example of why TravelGumbo is so different and needed
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Re: The "Eiffel Tour" Only Starts with the Tour Eiffel
PHeymont, Your post reminded me that I had seen a pre-fabricated church designed by Eiffel in Baja, Mexico. It is in the small town of Santa Rosalia and still in use. There is more info here .
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Re: The "Eiffel Tour" Only Starts with the Tour Eiffel
Absolutely fascinating, thank you. And I thought that UK's Isambard Kingdom Brunel was prolific!
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Re: The "Eiffel Tour" Only Starts with the Tour Eiffel
Brunel has fascinated me since reading a book on the Great Eastern, an unlucky ship he designed. Perhaps someday I can find time to post about his work...unless I hear a volunteer? Thanks!
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Re: The "Eiffel Tour" Only Starts with the Tour Eiffel
I'm personally acquainted with one of Brunel's railway bridges, the Gatehampton Bridge over the Thames in Berkshire, England. I was advised by my Thames Path guidebook that I was approaching it. There was a strategically placed bench in a meadow where I sat, had a snack and looked at it from a distance for a bit before walking under it. Not at all knowledgeable, or even much interested, in bridges I tried to get at least a glimpse of what the guide meant when it said "one of Brunel's Great...
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Re: The "Eiffel Tour" Only Starts with the Tour Eiffel
T&N, you make an interesting point about the air circulation and coolness of Eiffel's building. These days we are constantly reading about advances in "green design," intended to reduce excess energy use. Ironic how well some of those principles of making life bearable were known so long ago by those who didn't have the option of mechanical air-conditioning! Another example is in today's blog about Gaudi's Casa Battlo in Barcelona, which uses an open well through the center of the...
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Oct. 22, 2017: Sunday Markets, Northern Vietnam
Grand Escapades shares a visit to a few markets in Northern Vietnam, where locals still dress in colorful traditional costumes that make this a photographer's treat!
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July 22, 2018: Halong Bay, Vietnam
Grand Escapades shares some of the memorable sights of Halong Bay, a picturesque collection of Islands some say were created by a dragon.
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Re: A Street Food tour in Hanoi
Thanks for a great (virtual) meal! I love street food (and near-street) and just enjoyed a similar experience in Istanbul, where I put aside my "issues" with some foods and tried all...including my equivalent of the worm: kokorek, a dish of lamb or goat intestines roasted around sweetbreads. It's amazing how much of our hesitation can be in our heads, not in reality... Hope to see more about Vietnam!
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Re: A Street Food tour in Hanoi
That sure looks like a tasty evening, Linn! I've done a few food tours in my life and really enjoyed them. The guides know where the great spots are and you get a nice background narrative about the dish, the restaurant and the chef! Thanks for sharing this with us.
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Re: A Street Food tour in Hanoi
Thank you both for the feedback. I really think tasting the local food is an important part of the travel experience, even though I then have to taste a few strange things... And usually, I end up being pleasantly surprised that the thinks I was hesitating to taste, actually was really good. Heading to Thailand tomorrow, and I am sure I will be challenged a few times during my two weeks there :-)
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Re: Oct. 22, 2017: Sunday Markets, Northern Vietnam
One of the most colorful markets in the world, no doubt! Great travel experiences, Gilles. Thanks for sharing these!
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Foot Rowers of Tam Coc
In northern Vietnam, Judy Barford couldn’t resist a shot of this unusual way of propelling a rowboat.
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Halong Bay, Vietnam
Vietnam's Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site comprising 1,600 towering limestone islands and islets, most of them uninhabited.
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Hanoi, Vietnam
Judy Barford risks life and limb to capture shots of the traffic chaos that is Hanoi.
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Re: Hanoi, Vietnam
I agree that Hanoi has done a far better job of preserving its best than Ho Chi Minh City. Great place to visit.
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Re: Halong Bay, Vietnam
I would love to go back to Vietnam and Halong Bay. Your photos are beautiful and capture the bay perfectly.
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Re: Halong Bay, Vietnam
Oh, I know that bus ride, then back again. Thanks for the lovely photos. Time to watch Indochine again.
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Ox with Calf, Vietnam
Judy Barford captures the tranquil way of life in the countryside of northern Vietnam.
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The Floating Markets of Vietnam
Barry Barford takes to the water to experience Vietnam’s unique floating markets.
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Re: The Floating Markets of Vietnam
Excellent post - the article and photos tell such a vibrant story. Thank you for sharing this adventure!
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Hanoi’s Stately Buildings
Barry Barford looks at some architectural gems in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi.
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Re: Hanoi’s Stately Buildings
Your post brought back memories of my own visit to this enchanting city! Thank you!!
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Street Scenes in Hanoi
Barry Barford continues ambling around the streets of Vietnam's capital, Hanoi.
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Re: Street Scenes in Hanoi
Thanks, Barfords. The ultimate test, I could easily live in Hanoi.
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Soaking Up the Culture in Hanoi
Barry Barford concludes his tour of Vietnam's capital, Hanoi.
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Re: Soaking Up the Culture in Hanoi
The experiences that make a good trip great! Thanks, Barry!
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington D.C.
DrFumblefinger visits the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington. It is a well-thought out and moving memorial to the tens of thousands of Americans who were lost in that conflict.
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Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Barry Barford visits an island of contrasts in a lesser-known part of Vietnam.
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'World's largest cave' to be left in 'natural state'
Vietnam's Phong Nha-Ke Bang cave system will be left undeveloped for tourism, at least until 2030, Plans for a cable car to the area and extensive facilities have been canceled.
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A Street Food tour in Hanoi
Hanoi is full of street food stalls, so we decided to learn where and what to eat from the local professionals. We booked a guide from Hanoi Street Food Tours , and Tu got us started from the moment we met. He is the writer of the food blog Vietnamese...
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The "Eiffel Tour" Only Starts with the Tour Eiffel
Everyone knows the Eiffel Tower, or Tour Eiffel. You could probably draw a pretty accurate sketch without even looking. And quite a few folks know that that Gustave Eiffel, who designed and built it, also provided the iron skeleton that keeps the Statue of Liberty standing in New York Harbor.