Tagged With "Olympic Stadium"
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In and Around Madrid's Plaza Mayor
The Plaza Mayor is the largest open space (other than parks) in Central Madrid. It's a major tourist attraction, a place for cafes and shops that range from traditional to chic and has served for hundreds of years as a place for public gatherings,...
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Catching the Tour de France 2014
My husband Hans and I have been Tour de France fans for almost thirty years. In 1992, we caught Miguel Indurain, riding for Banesto , win the Tour in Paris. A classic Tour athlete, Indurain holds the record for the most consecutive (five) Tour...
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Bayfront Stadium, Pensacola: As Good as it Gets
I t's easy for me to get jaded sometimes, comparing my local sights to more famous places, expecting them to compete. It's always great, though, when I find local places that not only stack up, but outshine the more famous ones. That's...
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Hans Christian Andersen's birthplace gets new museum
Hans Christian Andersen's birthplace, Odense, is planning a new museum in his honor, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kura.
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Rome may back out of quest for 2024 Olympics
Rome is a finalist for 2024, but the bid can't go ahead without the city government's support, and that may not be there.
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China builds biggest, deepest station at Great Wall
China's railway expansion and Winter Olympics plans include a huge station at the Great Wall on a line that leads to the winter games.
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Horses 'flying down to Rio' for Olympics
Equine travelers, competitors in Olympic equestrian events, need special arrangements to fly in from all over.
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The Vancouver Lookout Tower at Harbour Centre
Samantha shares some beautiful views of Vancouver from the Lookout Tower atop the Harbour Centre.
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New Olympic contender? Snow volleyball's making a play
Volleyball goes year-round as the International Volleyball Federation takes on the task of promoting a new version of the sport.
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Will Hide-and-Seek become an Olympic sport?
With 7 years behind it and a growing roster of international teams, the organizers of International Hide-and-Seek are sure of it!
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Japan gears up icons for 2020 Olympics
Japan's preparation for the 2020 Olympics includes rethinking the symbols that guide people to features and facilities.
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Ancient Circus Maximus is Rome's newest ruin
A large area of the fabled Circus Maximus, home of chariot races and triumphal marches, has been excavated and opened for visitors.
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10 Top Rated Tourist Attractions to Explore in Chicago
Monica Albert offers ten top suggestions for things you should do in the Windy City of Chicago (sponsored content)
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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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Apr. 10, 2019: Random Works of Art, Phoenix
Samantha shares with us some random art pieces she saw while walking around Phoenix on a recent visit.
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April 9, 2019: Canada Olympic Park, Calgary
DrFumblefinger visits Canada Olympic Park, witness to historic events portrayed in two movies, Cool Runnings and Eddie the Eagle.
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Who wants to ride in a drone taxi?
A 'drone taxi' is tested in a Vienna stadium, but its maker is concerned that while the technology is nearly ready, the public may not be.
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Behind the Scenes: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Lester takes us on a preview tour of the museum that's been ninety years in the planning and will open for movie fans next year.
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Hikawa Shrine, Omiya-ku, Saitama, Japan
Gumbo was visiting a very famous Shinto Shrine in Omiya-ku, Saitama, Japan
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Missoula, Montana — Home of Grizzlies
While most Americans have no idea what’s inside the great state of Montana, I LOVE this state! It’s breathtakingly beautiful, home to my favorite US National Park, Glacier National Park , and is filled with kind -- if opinionated --...
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Manchester City Will Surprise You
Manchester Town Square Manchester, England is a not what many travelers expect and is a wonderful surprise. While well known as an Industrial city, it's a city where many international visitors expect boorish drunks and soccer hooligans from all 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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TSA studying NFL security for airports
Where are you most likely to be scanned and probed? After airports, the likely answer is stadiums and concert venues—and the TSA is seriously interested in advanced technology now in use at the San Francisco 49ers' Levis Stadium. The...
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Holiday Train Show at the NY Botanical Gardens
Every year the NY Botanical Gardens turns the Haupt Conservatory into a model train holiday fantasy.
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Impossible dream? Paris mayor wants Olympic swim in Seine
With France's bid for the 2024 Olympics pending, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo hopes to have the river clean enough for Olympic swimming events.
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University of Georgia
University of Georgia is a big time SEC football school, a new experience for JonathanL
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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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China skiing takes off for 2022 Olympics
With Beijing set to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, China's ski industry is seeing new resorts, new skiiers and new enthusiasm.
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April 6, 2016: Olympic Cauldron, Vancouver
A permanent art fixture on Vancouver Harbor, the Cauldron is there to remind people of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, which the city hosted. Traveling Canuck provides more information.
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No Visa Required for 2016 Rio Olympic Games
Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay from Corcovado Mountain - Photo by Cafezinho on Wikimedia Commons The President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff, signed into law a legislative bill to suspend it's visa requirement for foreign travelers next summer. The new law permits visitors to enter Brazil between June and September 18 and stay for 90 days without producing a visa. Brazil's Tourism Minister, Eduardo Alves said this about the Measure: “The measure...
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Brazil's Recession Disrupts Olympics Preparations
An Olympic stadium without water or electricity is only one problem that Brazil is facing in it's preparations for the games.
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The Boss to play Rome's Circus Maximus (and Milan)
Bruce Springsteen—The Boss—has two concerts planned for Italy this summer, including one in the historic Circus Maximus.
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Seeking a hero in Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park
Travel Rob shows us Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park.
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Baseball Hall of Fame - Cooperstown, New York
For Samantha, a huge baseball fan, a visit to baseball's Hall of Fame at Cooperstown was a dream come true, and one she shares with us.
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Tips on how to explore Split
Alex gives several tips on how a tourist can take advantage of the many wonderful destinations Split has to offer.
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A Day in Miniatur-Wunderland, Hamburg
One of Hamburg's biggest attractions is one of its smallest: A miniature world of trains, planes, cars and more that captivates all ages.
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Sept. 12, 2018: Olympic Cauldron, Salt Lake City
Samantha shares a few pictures of the 2002 Olympic Cauldron in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Beijing off the Tourist Track, Part 2
Jonathan L continues his exploration of less-known features of life and history in Beijing.
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New York Botanical Gardens Holiday Train Show
Jonathan L takes us to this year's Holiday Train Show at the NY Botanical Gardens
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Re: STORM WATCH: CHECK BEFORE YOU GO
Estimates of the cost of shutting down for a storm come from the same fiction factory as th estimates of how much money a city will make by spending $100 million tax dollars on a new stadium... That said, had the track of the storm been only very slightly east of where it went—and there was no way to know it would shift—we would have had 2-3 feet, and the risk of many people stranded on roads. At times in the past, also, when equipment was not properly positioned off line, it took much too...
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Re: No Visa Required for 2016 Rio Olympic Games
At a time when everyone seems worried about borders, this is a surprise. You would almost think the Games would be the occasion for more, not less, caution.
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Re: No Visa Required for 2016 Rio Olympic Games
The eyes of the world are always fully on the Olympic Games, making it, as we remember from the tragedy of 1972, a great target for terrorists. Perhaps in the world of political correctness, this is "wonderful gesture". I fear the Brazilians are putting themselves and their guests at unnecessary risk. No screening program will ever be perfect, but if it can keep out a few troublemakers, it seems worthwhile to me.
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Re: No Visa Required for 2016 Rio Olympic Games
Having first-hand knowledge of the colossal ineptitude of Brazilian bureaucracy, where it can take years for a legal resident to get a driver's license and other insults to a normal person's sanity, the only possible answer to this puzzling turn of events is that someone with the power to effect the rules has opted for the one obvious solution to avoiding empty stadiums. The other thing I know about Brazil is that lawlessness is simply a way of life, so profit and smoothing the way for as...
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Re: The Vancouver Lookout Tower at Harbour Centre
It was amazing and the views were incredible. It made me want to enjoy the same experience at other revolving restaurants. Thanks for the comments and anniversary wishes.
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Re: The Vancouver Lookout Tower at Harbour Centre
As many times as I've visited Vancouver, I've never been to the top of this tower. Will have to make a point of doing so when I'm next there on a clear day. Vancouver is perhaps the most beautiful city in the world (I know, many places are), but the setting is absolutely magnificent. Sadly, it's been overpopulated and is now one of the most expensive cities in North America. But it still is lovely, as your blog so clearly shows. Thanks, Samantha!
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Re: The Vancouver Lookout Tower at Harbour Centre
Thanks for all the information Samantha! Amazing views of a beautiful city. I want to get back there someday.
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Re: The Vancouver Lookout Tower at Harbour Centre
So glad that you and Gene had a good time. Vancouver is a beautiful city but as the good Doctor mentioned it has become overpopulated and expensive. Looks like you had some very nice weather though. Dining in the tower is a great way to enjoy the view. The last time I did that was in the early 80s. Happy belated Anniversary as well.
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Re: Hiking to Sol Duc Falls in Olympic National Park
A very nice piece.I didn't get to take this hike on my visit, but I loved the Olympic National Park
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Re: Now Ryanair wants to sell everything!
And, oh yes, an extra charge for a stadium or theater seat, big fee for a bed in the hotel room, wheels on the rental car, etc. etc. And a very special additional cost for civility. No, wait, that's not available.
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Re: April 6, 2016: Olympic Cauldron, Vancouver
Nice photos! That's a great spot they've put this up at.