Tagged With "Cafe Santiago"
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April 4, 2020: 1886 Buffalo Cafe, Calgary
DrFumblefinger visits an older building in Calgary. Originally home to a lumber and power company, today it houses a popular breakfast spot.
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March 24, 2020: Hawaiian Style Cafe, Waimea
DrFumblefinger visits the Hawaiian Style Cafe, which specializes in breakfast and lunch items.
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Neighborhoods in Santiago de Cuba
I'm looking for advice for a stay in Santiago de Cuba in January. I'm primarily interested in casas particulares, and would appreciate suggestions of what parts of Santiago might be best to look in. We'd prefer an area which is reasonably quiet but...
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Anatomy of a trip, Oaxaca: Mezcal
When I began planning my visit to Oaxaca, I knew nothing about mezcal beyond having heard or read the word. I discovered early on in my research that the beverage is the distilled product of the agave, also called maguey, plant...
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Sights and Sounds of the French Quarter, New Orleans
Samantha shares some of the interesting sights and sounds she experienced on her recent trip to the French Quarter in New Orleans.
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A Day in Coimbra, Portugal
Once Portugal's capital, and still the seat of its oldest university, Coimbra offers a pleasant excursion from either Lisbon or Porto.
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July 9, 2018: Cafe Tortoni, Buenos Aires
DrFumblefinger likes to share some of the fine and interesting eateries he encounters during his travels. Cafe Tortoni is one of these.
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A Rainy Day in Santiago
Veteran traveler Marilyn Jones turns a rainy day on the road into a busy day of varied sights.
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Walk your way to a new you on the Camino de Santiago
If you would have told me two years ago that I would be telling story upon story about going on a walking holiday – a pilgrimage at that – and claiming it has been the best holiday ever (even better than our week in the Bahamas the year before), I would most certainly not have believed you. Today, I am planning my next Camino as we speak – writing this has taken me back to some of the best moments on the road, and you will most likely see me on the Camino Frances again in 2018. To make a...
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Travel Story of the Year:French Cafe Charges Rude Customers More.
I got a big kick out of this Cafe in Nice charging people more if they are rude in ordering.Excellent way to get free advertising! Read below. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tra...-customers-more.html
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec. 29, 2013: Porto's Sandwich Obsession
Last summer, in Porto, Portugal we met a formidable sandwich and survived. But it took two of us to eat each of the ones we tried. All were good, and each was a little different. Our favorite recommended by our apartment host, was at Cafe...
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Cafe Gerbeaud, Budapest: Where Gumbo Was (#61)
Let's not kid ourselves...after having the last puzzle demolished in a day, Gumbo needed a break and a morale boost—and where better for that than an elegant cafe with rich pastry and world-renowned coffee? In Budapest, for over 150...
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Rando Review: SoFi Café
Last weekend I was invited to try out this new spot in South Beach – South of Fifth to be exact (SoFi), and I think I have fallen in love. We are always looking for that healthier option for breakfast and lunch that is not only great for your...
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Flights to Cuba: lots of planes, not so many passengers
U.S. airlines are still hopeful of a big Cuba business, but it's off to a slow start for the carriers.
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14 Spanish secrets for savvy travelers
A sample of Spain's less-known destinations for the traveler who wants to go beyond the Alhambra and Sagrada Familia
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Food walking tours: a great way to meet a city
If an army travels on its stomach, as they say, so do some travelers. PHeymont and his wife have become big fans of food walking tours.
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Fathom's Cuba cruises prove popular; more added
Demand for the only Cuba cruises from the U.S. so far is high, and Fathom is changing some cruises from Dominican Republic to Cuba instead.
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Antigua, Guatemala: The Heart of Mayan Country
Jonathan L takes a day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Antigua, Guatemala one of the Spanish colonial capitals.
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Jan. 21, 2017: Cats at Work, Chile
Cats are a common feature of markets and small stores, not only keeping the rodents at bay, but posing for traveling photographers.
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British Air going head-to-head with Norwegian
British Air is going head-to-head with Norwegian with low-cost trans-Atlantic flights on routes where it will compete directly
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Apr. 1, 2017: Yes, it's really a museum exhibit!
No April Fooling today: this is one of the strangest museum exhibits PHeymont has seen. It's at Chile's National History Museum on Plaza de Armas.
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Santiago, Chile's 'German Fountain'
German immigrants paid for this 1912 tribute to Chile, the country they had made their home. The boat is loaded with symbolism.
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Plaza de Armas: Santiago's Historic Heart
The Plaza de Armas in Santiago, Chile, has been the heart of the city for nearly 500 years, and today is a popular place for many kinds of activities.
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Metropolitan Cathedral, Santiago, Chile
Santiago's cathedral is a cornerstone of the Plaza de Armas, where a church has stood since 1541.
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Cerro Santa Lucia: Santiago's Steep Surprise
Cerro Santa Lucia juts up 200 feet from the nearly-flat city around it, giving this Santiago Park a mystery and history all its own.
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Mar. 18, 2017: Inca Lagoon, Portillo, Chile
A day trip, and a world away from low-lying Santiago, the Andes are among the world's most spectacular peaks.
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Airline Route Roundup: New Year Offerings
The new year brings a new round of airline route announcements, some of them involving major expansion.
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January 9, 2017: Cafe Granja Viader, Barcelona
DrFumblefinger shares a lunch-time visit to a grand old cafe in Barcelona.
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Planifica un viaje perfecto a Chile
Es importante que encuentres el mejor lugar para viajar y divertirte con tus amigos y familia. Todos nos esforzamos mucho en la vida, pero también debemos tener tiempo para distraernos y pasarla bien. Es por eso que se hace vital planificar actividades y viajes que te permitan gozar del tan deseado descanso. La vida puede llegar con muchos inconvenientes, pero debes tener las agallas para afrontarlos. Si eres fuerte de espíritu, nada puede impedir que sigas adelante. Así que procura tener tu...
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Palacio Baburizza: Valparaiso's Fine Arts Museum
Valparaiso's fabulous Palacio Baburizza, named for its longtime owner, serves today as the city's Fine Arts museum. PHeymont shows it off.
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Markets of Santiago: Without Limits
Indoors and out, new and used, food or not, everything's for sale in Santiago, from near-trash to treasures. Time for a walk through it!
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Trains in Cuba
i know there are plenty of longish train journeys but does anybody know if there are any short (2hours max each way) return hops from Havana, Santiago or Trinidad?
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Apr. 15, 2017: Liberty, Equality, Fatality
A disembodied ship and off-stage singers give voice to this artistic presentation of the issues of borders and immigration.
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Mar. 31, 2017: Funicular at Santiago Metropolitan Park
In one of Santiago, Chile's most popular parks, this 1925 funicular leads to the top—and to a false impression that it's much, much older!
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Santiago's Central Markets: Daunting and Dazzling
Santiago's central markets are huge, chaotic, noisy, confusing (so the tourism agency warns) but they are full of wonderful stuff at good prices.
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June 29, 2016 - Santiago, Chile Street Art
Santiago matches up artists with owners of blank walls, and a city-wide plethora of unusual street art is the result.
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Valaparaíso, Chile - City of Hills
Jonathan L takes us on a visit to Chile's vibrant port city, Valparaíso, noted for its colorful houses, and for its steep hills.
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A Rambler in Santiago de Chile
A gallery of scenes and 'seens' from PHeymont's wandering in Chile's capital city.
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A Rambler in Valparaiso, Chile
A ramble with PHeymont through Chile's historic premier port city, now reviving commercially and as a tourism destination.
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Discover the Canary Island of La Gomera
Ian Cook shares a visit to the Canary Island of La Gomera. While one of the smaller Canary Islands, it is a natural paradise and a wonderful vacation destination.
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Italy asks UNESCO status for pilgrim path to Canterbury
A centuries-old pilgrimage path is still in use; Italy wants it to get UNESCO recognition...and funding.
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Nov. 20, 2016 - Barrio Brazil, Santiago, Chile
Barrio Brazil is one of the older neighborhoods in Santiago. It was spared damage during the past several earthquakes, and it has some really fascinating doors.
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Safety tip: Hold that Instagram!
It may be fun to share your holiday as it happens, but police and others warn you may also be sharing it with criminals.
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July 21, 2019: Cafe Pedrocchi, Padua Italy
Jonathan L stopped for lunch at Cafe Pedrocchi, an 18th century cafe in Padua
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Spend Your Summer Vacation in South America
The massive continent of South America is so rich with culture and ripe with breathtaking scenery that it’s considered the Holy Grail for travelers. South America is a destination that caters in any kind of traveler; whether you want to trek the many backpacking trails, have a fun-filled wilderness experience, or go on one of the many outdoor adventures. Spending your summer vacation in South America, during the southern hemisphere’s winter, is a favorable option because it will allow you...
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February 26, 2019: La Biela Cafe, Buenos Aires
DrFumblefinger visits the historic and popular La Biela café in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Recoleta. It is thought to be the oldest café in the city.
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Exploring the Patagonian Fjordlands: Pia Glacier
DrFumblefinger shares an close-up visit to massive Pia Glacier. Situated at the end of a fjord, it is one of the largest glaciers in the southern hemisphere.
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Santiago de Cuba: Part 1, Introducing Cuba's history
Jonathan L took a photography tour while in Santiago de Cuba. Here is the first of two pieces about his trip through history.
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Our Lady of Charity Shrine, El Cobre, Cuba
Near Santiago, Cuba, PHeymont visits a famous shrine and hears an intriguing story of its origin.