Tagged With "Van Gogh"
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Re: Where in the World is Gumbo? #11
Well, here it is Friday night, and I see everyone gathered around to see what's in the Gumbo (e)mailbag and here...because indeed, the mystery has again been solved. Gumbo was in the Roman Arena at Arles, deep in the heart of Roman France. First to point at the site (but not to actually claim it) was Port Moresby, who contributed a picture of it at 1 pm on Wednesday while others were pointing out other Roman arenas. PM was followed by TravelandNature at 11 pm that night—you'll have noted...
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 18, 2015: Olive Grove, Saint-Remy
I always thought picking olives would be a labour intensive task. I watched as the farmers wife placed a round blanket ( with a split in it ) on the ground under the tree. Then the tractor had a claw attachment that gripped the tree. Then it shook the tree for 10 seconds. All the olives fell on the blanket. Job done - 1 minute a tree !
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Re: Van Gogh comes to Airbnb: $10 a night
Link to the listing: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/10981658?s=9qhtAoOY
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Re: Where Gumbo Was #11: The Arena of Arles and the World of Rome
PHeymont-What a spectacular answer page to the puzzle!
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Re: Where Gumbo Was #11: The Arena of Arles and the World of Rome
The remains of Rome are great to see, it cannot be denied, but it's those lovely little bridges that will be the target when I go to Arles. And I will, no doubt. The village within the walls reminds me of the "anfiteatro" in Lucca Italy. It was filled by houses until the 19th century when it was cleared, leaving the ring of buildings on the perimeter and creating the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro. I had the good fortune of renting a large apartment in the perimeter ring of buildings, overlooking...
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Re: Where Gumbo Was #11: The Arena of Arles and the World of Rome
When you get to Arles, you may want to look at another bridge, this one crossing the Rhone. The clip below is from this website , which also has several other side-by-side comparisons of his paintings and today. The bridge here is modified or replaced, but the steps and the walk along the Rhone have not. And here's another image from my visit, looking down the Canal d'Arles from near the Langlois Bridge (the official name of the "Van Gogh Bridge.")
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Re: Where Gumbo Was #11: The Arena of Arles and the World of Rome
Thanks again, PHeymont. I'll certainly be back for more tips before I go to Arles. This website is becoming dangerous!
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jan 20, 2015: Musee d'Orsay Clock, Paris
Paris is well known for its architectural splendor, and one highlight I experienced was a visit to the Musee d'Orsay , situated on the left bank of the Seine. It is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway...
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Spring 2015! Selfie Garden Debuts at Keukenhof
Photo of Keukenhof : Wikimedia Commons , Author Alessandro Vecchi Keukenhof Estate is a 32 hectare park in the Netherlands filled with over 7 million flowers in Spring....
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Musée d'Orsay, Paris. Where Gumbo was #108
Gumbo was visiting one of Paris' greatest museums, the Musee d'Orsay. Congratulations to TravelGirlJenn who recognized it, with minimal clues! If any one else figured it out, they did not let us know. (One of the...
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Van Gogh Museum takes a new look at Vincent
Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum is marking the 125th anniversary of his death by refocusing the display of its collection to change the focus of how we look at the artist; in their words "to discover the ideas and ambitions behind his art" and present "a...
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Artful exhibits lined up for Italy's museums
Four outstanding exhibitions that highlight the fall art season in Italy, along with many others.
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April 2, 2017: Van Cortland Park Cross Country Track
The Tortoise and the Hare mark the finish line of one of the most famous Cross-Country courses in the United States, in the Bronx, New York City.
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Life imitating art imitating life?
A huge living representation of a Van Gogh painting created in a Chinese field as part of a tourism conference.
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Nov. 4, 2017: Along the Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30)
George G takes a detour while on a road trip to catch some of the sights along a stretch of Pennsylvania's historic route 30.
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Spotted on the Road. Torres Del Paine National Park
A wickedly decorated van parked in Torres del Paine National Park.
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May 3, 2020: Social Distancing in Van Cortlandt Park
Jonathan L took advantage of a beautiful day to break quarantine, but maintain Social Distancing in the park.
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Rain Wreaks Havoc on Music Festival in Georgia
The electronic music festival, TomorrowWorld, in south Fulton County, Georgia was expected to bring an estimated 180,000 people over the weekend but closed attendance today for those not camping at the event site. Severe rain though...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 18, 2015: Olive Grove, Saint-Remy
An easy walk from the center of Saint-Remy, these olive trees are on the grounds of the hospital of Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, the asylum where Vincent Van Gogh spent a year of his life in the 1880s. While there, he painted in these fields. For...
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London: Top 10 Places to Travel in 2018
London is considered to be the most visited city in the world travel map. Tourists from all over the world flock to this city for visiting historic monuments, massive architectural marvels and richest art treasures in galleries and museums. Whether you wish to travel on a private jet charter rental or want to reach London on economy class, the city will never fail to amuse you. Let us introduce here top 10 London attractions that you should visit in 2018. Wesminster Abbey: Westminster Abbey...
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A Country Hike to Van Gogh's Asylum and Roman Ruins
While staying in Saint-Remy-de-Provence for a few days, visiting the market and touring to nearby towns, we also enjoyed a hike out into the surrounding country for two local attractions: The hospital where Vincent Van Gogh was under treatment...
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Nov. 7, 2016: Ministers Island, New Brunswick, Canada
Vivie takes you to Ministers Island in New Brunswick. See how the estate showcases the hobbies of the late Sir William Van Horne, President of Canadian Pacific Railway.
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The Huntington, Los Angeles (Where Gumbo Was)
At once one of the world's great botanical gardens, a great art museum, and an outstanding research library...it's hard to call it more than just "The Huntington."
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Two stolen paintings going home to Van Gogh museum
Van Gogh Museum visitors will soon be able to see two early paintings stolen in a bold raid 15 years ago.
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Exhibit gives new view of Van Gogh 'Sunflowers'
A new exhibit in Amsterdam allows side-by-side virtual comparisons among five of Van Gogh's famous paintings of sunflowers.
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Yale University: Home to two excellent museums
Jonathan L takes us to visit two excellent art galleries on the campus of Yale Universiy.
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May 30, 2019: Van Gogh Easel, Goodland, Kansas
DrFumblefinger visits a giant sunflower painting sitting on an 80 foot easel in western Kansas.
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Palazzo Strozzi in Florence
Jonathan L takes us away from the crowds, on a visit of two smaller galleries in Florence
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Small Van Gogh museum, big gift
It could be real: A small Van Gogh museum is left a painting that may be an unknown work by the artist.
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Mar. 30, 2019: Abbey of St Paul de Mausole, Provence
PHeymont takes another look at the ancient abbey known to us mostly as where Vincent van Gogh was treated for mental illness.
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May 27, 2019: Nysa Passenger Vans, Krakow
DrFumblefinger saw a lot of Nysa passenger vans in service of the tourism industry in Poland.
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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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The Glorious Mosaics of Ravenna
Almost every city has something unique or distinctive to show off, and in Ravenna’s case it is the largest and most spectacular collection of Byzantine mosaics you can find. Together, the mosaic sites have given Ravenna, a not-especially-large...
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Amsterdam's new Moco museum features Banksy
Amsterdam's newest museum is the Moco Museum of Contemporary Art, with opening exhibitions by Banksy and Andy Warhol.
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Asian Art Museum (San Francisco)
San Francisco's Asian Art Museum, located near City Hall, spans 6000 years and a myriad of cultures in its vast collections.
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Denmark's new tourist attraction: virtual reality
From games to training and simulations, Virtual Reality is big these days, and Copenhagen's Khora claims to be the first-of-its-kind portal into VR.
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Van Gogh comes to Airbnb: $10 a night
Van Gogh's bedroom in Arles, which he painted at least three times, has been reproduced as an Airbnb apartment by the Art Institute of Chicago.
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The Phillips Collection: A Washington Treasure
George G visits one of Washington's best (and less-well-known) art museums for a special exhibition.
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A Walk through The Hague
A short day's visit to The Hague reveals a city full of contrasts and a promise of even more worth seeing someday.
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Best Places to Visit In Amsterdam
Amsterdam also known as Venice of the North or Mokum. Amsterdam is famous for many things, from its art and rich heritage to its elaborate canals and limitless cafes but it stands out for one thing over all else; making for the most unique and unforgettable trip for young adults and people of age alike. Any Amsterdam trip would be considered unfinished if it did not include- Rijksmuseum - Starting off slow, this excellent museum houses some of the greatest European masterpieces of all time.
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Rodin Museum, Paris
DrFumblefinger visits Paris' Rodin Museum, which is located in the artist's last home. The Museum houses Rodin's collection of antiques, his art collection and many of his own personal works. The grounds are beautifully tended and dotted with the artist's work.
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Looking For Pick and Rent A Commercial Van Service ? Consider These 12 Things Before Hiring One
Most people want to opt-in for a rented van, but they aren't clear what they want to do with! Here it is essential to ask a few questions to yourself. Have you decided to opt-in for a road trip? Or do you have a business trip in mind? Your need varies! But it is essential to know, whenever you need, you can affordably rent a high-quality van. However, not everyone is comfortable about choosing a commercial van. Here are a few essential tips to go about it. Keep your plan ready Before...
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Jan. 5, 2019: Vincent's Room, Saint-Remy-de-Provence
On a visit to the asylum at Saint-Remy where Van Gogh spent a year of his life, PHeymont noted connections to Van Gogh's paintings.
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Museumplein, Amsterdam
As in many cities, Amsterdam's major museums are clustered, providing an interesting public focus and joining their audiences.
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Re: Van Gogh Museum takes a new look at Vincent
The Van Gogh Museum is one of the most interesting art museums I've ever visited. Basically it's the collection of Vincent's brother, Theo, an art dealer who saw his brother's potential and who helped support him by purchasing his paintings. Around half of the art Van Gogh created is in this museum and with this fresh look, it's definitely a "Must See" for folks coming to Amsterdam.
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Re: Jan. 5, 2019: Vincent's Room, Saint-Remy-de-Provence
Vincent Van Gogh is my all-time favorite painter. Extremely gifted people sometimes are perceived and act as being on the fringes of mental instability. I really didn't appreciate his painting until I saw the originals which just are incredible when compared to 2D images. I did trace some of his footstep in Arles (which is a fantastic place to travel) and I was extremely disappointed when our bus tour to the Netherlands skipped the Van Gogh museum because we ran behind schedule.
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Re: Nov. 7, 2016: Ministers Island, New Brunswick, Canada
A wonderful "step into the past". Looks lovely Vivie.
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Van Cortlandt Park: A Taste of Nature
One of Jonathan L's Bronx getaways, Van Cortlandt Park has deep historical roots as well as a variety of activities.
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Van Gogh's last scene is located
Art historians have matched Van Gogh's last painting to roadside trees in Auvers-sur-Oise, France.