Tagged With "Puerto Rico"
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A Tour of Stained Glass in Old San Juan
Old San Juan has a wealth of gorgeous stained glass in a variety of styles. Jonathan L shows us some of the best.
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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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Feb: 25, 2017 - Banco Popular, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Jonathan L. takes us to see a huge and gorgeous stained-glass window at Banco Popular, connecting to the island's long history.
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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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How CARES money skews to big airlines
Because of requirements to continue serving all cities, even with one flight a day, new government aid puts discount airlines at risk. Here's why.
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Ooops! Plane crashes—inside hangar
Even airplanes can have 'garage accidents,' as recent incidents at Sprint and Emirates show.
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Top chef turns restos into community kitchens
Jose Andrés, already known for his relief feeding efforts, has closed his DC-area restaurants for regular business and is opening them for emergency meals.
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Puerto Rico: Go away, come back, please
Puerto Rico is saying gtoodbye to its visitors for now, but working to entice them back after the virus crisis.
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Panama's Copa adds SFO, links to 55 Latin America cities
Panama's Copa Airlines is adding San Francisco as its 12th U.S. destination, connecting California to its "Hub of the Americas" in Panama City. From there, Copa's 737s fly to 55 cities in Latin America. San Francisco is a strategic move; Copa...
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El Capitolio de Puerto Rico (Where Gumbo Was, #117)
Puerto Rico's Capitol building is not quite iconic—although its decor includes artwork of iconic themes and events in Puerto Rican history that will probably come clear now that you know where it is...and Jonathan L did. It sits on a bluff...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 20, 2015: Central Aguirre, Salinas Puerto Rico
For many years growing sugar was the main industry in Puerto Rico. It has left many abandoned plantations in its wake. But Aguirre Central goes way beyond a plantation. Aguirre was a company town. And its purpose was refining sugar. The...
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Erika Update: Storm causes cruise changes and cancellations
Tropical Storm Erika has been downgraded, but her effect on the Caribbean cruise industry continues, bringing changes to cruise itineraries, and cancelling some port calls, although some cruises are now slated to resume their original plans. ...
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Anatomy of a Trip (Mezcal for the Uninitiated)
from: PortMoresby to: Al vin Starkman date: Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 2:45 PM subject: Mezcal for the Uninitiated. Greetings Alvin - I'm going to be in Oaxaca for 3 weeks, beginning in late...
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Puerto Natales, Chile
Puerto Natales is a small town in the Patagonian region of Chile. Formerly a sheep-ranching town, it's now a gateway to Torres del Paine park, as well as to the giant sloth caves in the region. It's small, but has a lot of colorful art.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 11, 2015: Colorful Puerto Rico
I was scanning through my photos of Puerto Rico a few weeks back, enjoying the great architecture of the Old San Juan, and was reminded of how amazingly beautiful and colorful the old city is. I though I'd share a few of these sights with you as...
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In Egypt: The Pyramids
After first thoughts of visiting 45 years ago, PortMoresby finally arrives in Egypt. This week begins the story of this long-postponed adventure.
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Spirit Airlines in big Florida expansion
The discount airline adds more international flights and beefs up Orlando schedule.
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Old San Juan - Museo de las Americas is a Must See
Museo de las Americas One of the highlights of visiting the Museo de las Americas (web site) in Old San Juan is the “Indian in America” which is a permanent exhibit. This is recognition of over 20 tribes from around the...
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Trainer for Day: Dolphinarium, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Just outside of Puerto Vallarta, set along the Bay, is a large aquatic facility, housing dolphins and several sea lions, along with a few other exotic animals. There are many opportunities to interact with the sea life, but we chose to do the...
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A Walk in Greenwich Village
I had the chance to walk around Greenwich Village (see map) for the first time in several years. I know that this is going to sound like a "grandpa is complaining about change again" blog, but I was really disappointed in what I found....
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 3rd, 2014: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta is on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. It's a busy working city with heavy traffic and hotels squeezed in next to the beach. It's surrounded by the Sierra Madre Mountains and Vallarta Bay. The "Malecon" (Boardwalk) is the...
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Shunpiking Through Northern Ohio
Continuing his off-the-Interstates trip to Minnesota, Jonathan L stops to see the sights of northern Ohio.
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More competition for Big 3: Allegiant and JetBlue add routes
JetBlue and Allegiant expand routes, especially from Florida airports, in some cases going head-to-head against established competitors.
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Jan. 29, 2017: Santurce Market, San Juan, Puerto Rico
A visit to one of San Juan's best markets with Jonathan L. The area now becoming a center for trendy bars and restaurants.
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Casa Bacardi Rum Plant, San Juan, Puerto Rico
A factory visit with a twist: Samantha takes us to the home of some of the world's favorite rums.
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Allegiant takes off in new directions
Allegiant is adding not only new routes, but for the first time is buying new planes instead of used.
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Hydraulic Tiles in Old San Juan
Jonathan L took a tour of Old San Juan buildings to explore the use of Hydraulic Tiles as design features
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San Francisco's de Young Museum
PortMoresby has a good look at the de Young Museum's most recent incarnation in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
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The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture in Chicago
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Bombazo: Celebrating a Slice of Puerto Rican Life
Jonathan L invites us to join him at a Bombazo, a joyous celebration of roots, community and survival.
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Old San Juan - Museo de las Americas/La Princesa
Museo de las Americas One of the highlights of visiting the Museo de las Americas (web site) in Old San Juan is the “Indian in America” which is a permanent exhibit. This is recognition of over 20 tribes from around the Americas....
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Why I Travel
This was my first blog post on my blog - Travels in the 2nd half: Yesterday I bought a a travel pouch with the saying "I am not a traveler, I am more of an explorer." This is what gets me up off the couch. At the age of 52, some people like to...
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Loiza - Afro-Puertorican Culture
Elyunque.com There is a lot that can be written about the culture wars between San Juan and Ponce in Puerto Rico. And I will describe some of that in another post. There is another cultural...
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Made in Puerto Rico - Jibaromania!
Last week The Amazing Ms. D and I went for dinner at Made in Puerto Rico at the Isla Verde Mall in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This is the newest outlet of Chef Alexis Torres "down home" fonda. He has set up his restaurant as a complete jibaro experience....
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Don't Expect Things to Work Like Home
Some days consist of changing plans and crowd avoidance. One day The Amazing Ms. D and I had planned to go to Museo de las Americas in Old San Juan. This is a new museum in the building of the Instituto Cultura puertoriqueno near El Morro....
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, March 27, 2014: Bacardi Distillery, San Juan, Puerto Rico
If you ever find yourself in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and you enjoy rum, especially Bacardi brand rum, then be sure to tour the Bacardi Distillery. At the time I took this tour, photography was not permitted inside the distillery...
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Castille de San Marcos - St. Augustine FL
St. Augustine Florida is the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the United States. It was founded by Spain in 1565. There is a lot to see there and this will be the first of three blog pieces about this wonderful town. During...
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November 29, 2015: Parque de las Palomas - San Juan Puerto Rico
One of the unique sights of Old San Juan is Parque de las Palomas. Most cities consider pigeon to be pests, but in San Juan they built a park to be home to them.
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December 5, 2015: San Juan from the Sea
As beautiful as San Juan PR is when walking its streets, it's hard to beat its view from the sea.
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Jan. 5, 2015: Retablos, Puerto Rico
Retablos—small 3-dimensional artworks—at the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico recall significant events, movements or individuals.
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CDC asks pregnant women to consider delaying trips to some destinations
CDC asks women to consider delaying trips to some destinations.
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Oct. 21, 2018: Polo Norte, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Jonathan L introduces us to an unusual bit of Old San Juan architecture and the fascinating history that goes with it.
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Sept. 30, 2018: Murals of Santurce, Puerto Rico
Jonathan L brings us some of the street art from the Santurce neighborhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Oct. 7, 2018: Sombrillas over Calle Forteleza, Old San Juan
Jonathan L takes us to a colorful art installation in Old San Juan
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Walking the Walls of Old San Juan, Part 2
Jonathan L continues his walking tour of Old San Juan
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Puerto Rico Negro, Part 1
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of Piñones, an undeveloped beach area outside of San with a strong African heritage.
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Nov. 4, 2018 - Colectivo Moriviví, San Juan
Jonathan L takes us to Santurce, Puerto Rico for a look at a beautiful and poignant mural by Colectivo Moriviví.
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Puerto Rico Negro, Part 2
Jonathan L continues his exploration of Afro-Puertorican culture and artists.
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Walking the Walls of Old San Juan, Part 1
Jonathan L takes us on a walking tour along the walls of Old San Juan. Part 2 of his walk will appear next Sunday.
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Nov. 18, 2018: Murals of Santurce, PR
Jonathan L shares some of the wonderful street art in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico