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Old Town Sacramento: a trip through California's History

Jonathan L ·
Sacramento's Old Town gives JonathanL insights into California's history and an opportunity to visit a great railroad museum.
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Heading for Paris? Expect Metro work detours

Paul Heymont ·
Keep an eye on transit changes as Paris uses summer vacation time to get ahead of its transit construction projects.
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Sweden set for 'Trainy McTrainface'

Paul Heymont ·
Clever marketing ploy or unexpected consequence? Either way, Sweden seems set for a train called, well, Trainy McTrainface.
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Another criticism faced by Uber results in the Delete Uber campaign

Anand Rajendran ·
Uber, the world’s one of the largest online taxi-hailing networks has faced many criticisms, lawsuits, legal actions and protests from the both Government and its Uber drivers. At the end of January 2017, the campaign called Delete Uber has been trending in the social media and it results in the deletion of nearly two lakhs of Uber accounts. Though the Uber faced a lot of criticism from the people, it is trying to solve the issues in a different manner. Executive order of President Trump The...
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Flying Emirates Business Class: a review

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger shares his experience flying in Emirates Business class cabin.
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How to have fun in Thassos, Greece

Ovidiu ·
I'm not so good to express myself in words so I will show you how to have fun and what are the main tourist attractions from Thassos Greece. My name is Ovidiu and this is my instagram https://www.instagram.com/olixandru/ They say a picture is worth 1000 words. Below picture was taken at Paradise Beach (nudism can be done here). Acropolis Limenas Thassos Grecia. Tarsanas beach Thassos Town. Thasos port Limenas. I was staying in Macedon Hotel in Limenas. All pictures are made by me, I use...
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New partners revive German discount train service

Paul Heymont ·
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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Eastern Europe Rail Odyssey #5: Istanbul to Tbilisi

Wilbur's Travels ·
Wilbur takes us on another memorable train journey, this one starting in Istanbul, then on to Ankara, Erzurum, Batumi (bu bus), Yerevan and ending in Tbilisi
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France faces economy cuts in TGV service

Paul Heymont ·
Plans to limit small-town stops for France's high-speed rail network are aimed at cutting losses and speeding up service.
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All Aboard for Trainy McTrainface!

Paul Heymont ·
No joking...well, actually it is sort of a joke. Sweden has officially christened a new train with a comic name from an internet contest.
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Orient Express gets a new partner, plans

Paul Heymont ·
SNCF is 50% of Orient Express name and operation to Accor Hotels; together they will develop it as a luxury hospitality brand...and maybe a train.
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6 Reasons Kayaking Must Be In Your Bucket List

Ryan Holman ·
You must be having your bucket list consisting of one or the other adventure you want to do in life. Be it scuba diving or bungee jumping; one should try something that gives a thrilling experience. However, there are few people for whom safety comes first. Kayaking is something that’s meant for them. It is one of the most exciting and amazing adventures of all time. Kayaking is a dazzling experience especially when you get extraordinary sights and views altogether. The kayaking at Los...
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EU voucher split: Middle ground emerging?

Paul Heymont ·
With cash tight, airlines are trying to hang on to refunds for cancelled flights but passengers are entitled to refunds. A compromise may be in the works.
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Hook of Holland rail link re-opens

Paul Heymont ·
Rail service is running again between the Hook of Holland ferry terminals and the world...but it's only a metro stop now.
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Airport shops to feature 'Grab and Go'

Paul Heymont ·
An Amazon technology that bypasses the cash register is about to get its first airport application.
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Cape Air: Trans-Atlantic in a 9-Seater!

Paul Heymont ·
Cape Air is getting a new fleet of high-tech small planes for its regional operations, but getting them from Italy to the U.S. is a trip in itself!
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London: Heathrow Express cuts the fare

Paul Heymont ·
Long the most expensive railroad in the UK, the direct-to-city express is cutting its fares as competition looms.
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Best Ways To Reach Heathrow Airport Quickly In London

John ·
Heathrow airport is the international airport in London, United Kingdom. It is the busiest airport in Europe and the seventh busiest in the world based on the total number of passengers travelling through this airport. It swashes 81 airlines and has 204 terminals in 80 countries. Also, it is the hub for one of the world’s biggest airlines-British Airways. London Heathrow is easily approachable from London and from all over the United Kingdom utilizing both, public and private transport...
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'Panda Express' to take off for China

Paul Heymont ·
FedEx is called on again for a shipping specialty: Panda transport
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United invests in pilot training

Paul Heymont ·
The airline is buying a flight school to graduate hundreds of pilots, and creating a path to a job with United.
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Gasoline Alley: Rides from 1907 - 1917

DrFumblefinger ·
  Besides its collection of  antique gasoline pumps and signs, Calgary's Gasoline Alley  museum has a fascinating assortment of cars and trucks!  Many of these are unique, at least in my experience, as they were mostly collected...
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WOW Air: U.S.-to-Europe bargains for light packers

Paul Heymont ·
WOW Air, an Iceland-based discount carrier, has added year-round flights between Boston and Reykjavik and seasonal flights from Baltimore, connecting with its flights onward to 20 European cities. The fares are bargain-basement, as low as $228...
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Finishing North of the Arctic Circle

59nationalparks ·
Pointing out that Gates of the Arctic and Kobuk Valley National Parks are tough to get to would be a gross understatement.  We tried last August without success.  Airplane problems derailed our efforts to get to the wilderness parks. ...
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Fiumicino, Italy. Where Gumbo was #123

DrFumblefinger ·
  Gumbo was visiting a small city many people travel through, but few people stop to visit.  Gumbo was in Fiumicino, Italy.  Rome's main airport, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino (FCO) is situated a few kilometers from downtown...
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Anatomy of a Trip (details, details)

PortMoresby ·
  Money    Planning well under way and a picture emerging of how I might spend my time in Oaxaca, the question of obtaining pesos begins nagging.  We all know what to do, assuming there’s nothing left from the last...
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Holiday Inn Express to Offer Selfies on Pancakes

Travel Rob ·
  This fall, selected Holiday Inn Express locations will launch the “Pancake Selfie Express.” It will give people the chance to snap a selfie and then have it laser-imprinted on a pancake.   Read More:...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Aug. 8, 2015: On the Sognefjord

Paul Heymont ·
  One of the Sognefjord ferries that connect the towns and cities along Norway's western fjords in an area where the road network is sparse, and closes in winter. This ferry was paused as our express boat approached; minutes later the two ships...
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Airbnb Teams up with American Express

Travel Rob ·
Starting today, American Express, Card Members can create an Airbnb account with their existing americanexpress.com User ID and Password. It will allow cardholders to easily reserve accommodation at all of Airbnb listings.    Also,...
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Northern Arizona: Sedona & Surrounds, Part 1

Lestertheinvestor ·
On our recent trip to Northern Arizona, we collected some points of interest to see and experience. We did these things (plus many more!) during a 6 day tour of the area. We rented a car and used Sedona as a base. There will be more of them in the...
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Ian Cook's TravelGumbo contributions

Ian Cook ·
A listing of Ian Cook's contributions to TravelGumbo. Check out this great list of wonderful photography.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 14, 2015: Cadillac Ranch - Amarillo, Tx

Samantha ·
Welcome to Cadillac Ranch. It is a famous art sculpture in Amarillo, Texas which consists of what were either older running used or junk Cadillac automobiles from 1949 to 1963, half-buried nose-first in the ground, at an angle corresponding to...
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"American Treasure Tour"—Extensive Collection of Americana

Stephanie Kalina-Metzger ·
Love Americana? Then Stephanie Kalina-Metzger has the perfect tour for you, featuring some of the most unusual and rare vintage items you'll ever see.
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Norwegian's balance sheet hits a little turbulence

Paul Heymont ·
With some added costs from its rapid route expansion and with fuel costs no longer at historic lows, Norwegian's posted a loss for 2017.
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In Egypt: The Sudan

PortMoresby ·
Disappointed to find a cruise on a classic Nile paddle steamer beyond her means, PortMoresby is given a second chance, if only briefly, to experience the dream.
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Amsterdam's on the Silk (rail) Road to China

Paul Heymont ·
China's big investment in rail service to Europe is giving the Netherlands a second direct link along the ancient trade route.
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Just one of those things…

Amateuremigrant ·
Bob Cranwell, the Amateur Emigrant, remembers a long ago visit to the humid and hot city of Madras.
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May 4, 2018: Glencoe Massacre Monument, Scotland

Ian Cook ·
Ian Cook shares a detailed history of the story of the Massacre in Glencoe Scotland, whose monument we visit in our Pic of the Day.
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No more 'Name Your Own Price' for cars

Paul Heymont ·
Priceline's iconic opaque bidding system for cars, hotels and more is shrinking, with new emphasis on 'Express Deals'
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Airline 'ancillary fees' top $80 billion

Paul Heymont ·
Fees, fees and more fees: the airlines are relying on them more and more.
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Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

Manmohan Singh (Guest) ·
Do you like yoga and want to develop greater expertise at it? Consider Yoga Training in Rishikesh in India's Himalayas, the Yoga Capital of the world
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Tiny airline ramps up bigger dreams

Paul Heymont ·
Betting on a market for non-stops between mid-sized cities, OneJet buys Ultimate Jet Charters to add more routes.
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Ryanair may do a U-turn on bag policy

Paul Heymont ·
Ryanair may reverse new rules that help speed up boarding but sacrifice revenue from priority and baggage fees.
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Airbnb shows profit as it heads to stock sale

Paul Heymont ·
Airbnb is expected to go public this year, and has a profitable year behind it to speed the process along.
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10 Reasons Why a Winter Holiday in India will be a Trip of a Lifetime

Akansha ·
Holidays in India are always magical and winters make it all the more special. The tropical country enjoys winters to its fullest. The mountains receive powdery snow while the beaches are balmy spots of bliss, the plains are cloaked in fog and every corner is seen rejoicing the season. A winter holiday in India is one of the best experiences one can have. Indulge in skiing, beach fun, water sports, relaxing, houseboat cruise on backwaters, festivals, wildlife adventure and other amazements,...
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Luxury Train Trips are the Best Way to Explore India

Rajiv Varma ·
India is teeming with a plenitude of palaces, historical monuments, picturesque destinations and magnificent sites. The smooth flight connections make it hassle-free for the travelers to marvel all of them in less time. However, there are those wanderers who love the journey more than the destinations. If you too are a devotee of the scenes passing by in your journey, then manifold your experience by traveling in any of the luxury trains. Be it the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels or the Maharajas...
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U.S. set air passenger record in 2017

Paul Heymont ·
Passenger totals approached a billion last year, but a drop may be ahead.
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Central India, Pt.3: Bhopal, Sanchi, and Bhimbetka

Professorabe ·
Professor Abe's journey to Central India continues with stops in the Bhopal area. Lots to see here, including several UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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October 26, 2017: A Tribute to Tom Petty (1950 - 2017)

Ottoman ·
Ottoman takes us back to July 23, 2008, the day he saw Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in concert at the Target Center, MInneapolis, Minnesota.
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Alitalia's soap opera takes a new turn

Paul Heymont ·
New twists and turns in the long-running bankruptcy and sale story include a new bidder and a possible link to Delta Airlines.
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Marriott, Starwood loyalty programs to merge

Paul Heymont ·
A new program, without a name yet, combines Starwood, Marriott and Ritz-Carlton programs, and should ease some loyalists' worries.
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