Tagged With "U.N."
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Delta, Aeromexico look to join operations
Delta and Aeromexico, already alliance partners, are asking the two governments for antitrust immunity to form a joint venture allowing them to coordinate schedules, fares and routes between the U.S. and Mexico. It would be similar to the joint...
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THAT's what a Hamburger's all about....
Many of my Canadian friends find it difficult to understand why someone would want to move away from California. There were good reasons to stay and, in our case, better reasons to leave, but there are definitely things about California...
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As scheduled Cuba service nears, charter operators face unknown future
A surprisingly large industry of scheduled charter flights from the U.S. to Cuba faces an uncertain future as the U.S. and Cuba negotiate their future relationship, including civil aviation, a topic that has already begun to be discussed by the...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 4, 2015: Modern-day Cowboy
Thank God there are still cowboys in the world! Tough, hard-working guys -- real men. I came across this fellow I'll call "Roy" at the Bar U Ranch in Alberta. The Bar U is a Canadian Historic Site that every summer...
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The world's most expensive flights!
Have a thick wade of cash burning a hole in your pocket? Want to go on a l-o-n-g flight? In style, of course. Nothing but the best for you. What types of commercial flights might you take? Shockpedia has collected a list,...
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Airline scheduling: Hurry up and wait, or run like crazy?
Have you ever stopped to wonder, while planning a trip, how your airline’s schedule was planned? Especially when it seems you’re about to be condemned to a headlong half-marathon across the airport to a flight that leaves all-too-soon, or...
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Elvis Plays Las Vegas again...sort of
Elvis Presley's Memphis estate, Graceland, is planning to open a permanent Presley exhibit in the King of Rock 'n Roll's second home, Las Vegas. The plans include not only a big display of memorabilia (including a 35' sign from one of his concert...
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The Lure of Stonehenge
Kirsten Hines shares thoughts and memories, and great photos of a visit to Salisbury Plain.
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Sept. 27, 2017: Balloon Man Running, Denver
A whimsical sculpture in Denver caught Samantha's interest; she shares views of it in different lights and times.
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Seeing the World's Game at a Local Stadium - Palermo Football
A longtime soccer fan, Jonathan L has an exciting afternoon sitting with the locals at an important game in Palermo.
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A Visit to the Al Ain Zoo, U.A.E
DrFumblefinger was pleasantly surprised to find a lovely first-class zoo in the middle of the desert, near the oasis city of Al Ain.
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Finding the right packing accessories for your trip
Road Warrior Marilyn Jones gives us her insights into what accessories work for her, and how to choose them.
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A Market and More in Nürnberg
With a day free to poke around, PHeymont found a late winter market with early spring crops and some unusual contradictions.
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N. Ireland 'Game of Thrones' tapestry on display
Northern Ireland weaves a mega-tapestry around Game of Thrones to highlight its role as background for the TV series
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Oysters R in Season—in vending machine!
A pair of oyster farmers in western France have come up with a 24/7 self-service option for their customers.
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The Burgess Shale, Stanley Glacier, Kootenay National Park (Where Gumbo was #211)
Gumbo was visiting the fossil rich deposits of the Burgess Shale. These are at a newly discovered site in the Stanley Glacier basin of Kootenay National Park.
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The RiverWalk and Outlet Collection - New Orleans, Louisiana
Samantha and her husband had a wonderful time walking around the RiverWalk in NOLA. They saw the Mississippi River, the Creole Queen Ship & the Outlet Collection.
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The Many Lives of Brooklyn's Industry City
PHeymont visits a Brooklyn phoenix. After 125 years, the the world's first integrated industrial park and transport park lives on.
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Union Square Holiday Market - Annual New York Tradition
Samantha and her husband spent some time in New York City last Christmas. It was magical and they loved walking around the Union Square Holiday Market. It is a New York City tradition.
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Jan. 11, 2020: The History Column, Koblenz, Germany
A monument that recounts the town's history also obscures some of it.
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Bar U Ranch, Alberta (Where Gumbo was #368)
Gumbo was visiting the historic Bar U Ranch National Historic Site, once one of the largest ranches in Canada. The ranch preserves buildings and the historic period when large herds of cattle roamed the prairies, before they were fenced in.
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Craters Of The Moon National Monument, Arco, Idaho
Samantha and her husband had a great time exploring Craters of the Moon National Monument until the rains came.
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Glasgow's Unlikely People's Palace
Built as an oasis of culture in a sea of slums, one of Glasgow's important museums is still fighting for its life in an era of budget cuts.
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Castles on the Rhine
Pheymont cruises down the Rhine and considers why it has so many castles.
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Free Things to do in Phoenix, Arizona
Looking for some free things to do in the Phoenix area? If so, Samantha shares some of the exciting and free things to do while exploring the city.
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Daytripping: The Lafayette Trail, Havre De Grace, Maryland
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger explores some of the sights around the history-rich Lafayette Trail.
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Where in the World is TravelGumbo #362
A new travel puzzle is posted for the week. Gumbo is off to another adventure to a unique place — and it's up to you to figure out where that is!
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Is your hotel's WiFi fast enough? Check here!
Hotel WiFi Test, a company that collects WiFi data and uses it to help travelers find a hotel where they won't scream in frustration at bad WiFi, has published a list of rankings for chains and hotels in the U.S. and internationally. They...
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Would you believe: Beach tours to N. Korea!
There's always a new "undiscovered" place for vacations to be found (just the other day we had a piece about a former Albanian navy fortress that wants visitors) but this one is probably off the page for quite a few: Beach tours of North Korea, with...
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U.S. visitors to Cuba up 36% this year
The number of U.S. visitors without family ties in Cuba has jumped since the two countries started the process of warming up relations. Many of the visitors are flying to Cuba from other countries to avoid U.S. restrictions on just plain tourism; U.S....
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Japanese Zoo has a Cockroach Exhibition
Madagascan Hissing Cockroach at Bristol Zoo, Bristol, England. Photographer :Adrian Pingstone, Public Domain Shunanshi Tokuyama Zoo in Yamaguchi, Japan is putting on a Cockroach exhibition Some highlights of the exhibition include a...
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High Tech Toilet Manufacturer to Open Museum in Japan
"Electric raised toilet seat for elderly" Photo: Chris 73 / Wikimedia Commons. TOTO, known in Japan for its bidet equipped toilets, will be opening a toilet museum in the company headquarters city of Kitakyushu. It will have...
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Signs of Pinedale, Wyoming
Pinedale is a small town in Wyoming, the southern gateway to Jackson Hole (about a hour's drive away). It's situated at the base of the beautiful Wind River Mountains. Pinedale has a population of about 2,000 residents and is an...
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In wake of U.S.-Cuba thaw, Cuba tourism jumps 17%
Sunset along Havana's Malecon Photo: Antonio Milena / Wikimedia In a year that has seen a thaw in U.S.-Cuban relations and restoration of diplomatic relations, Cuban authorities report a 17% increase in...
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Longer Wait at Security? New TSA Leader Says They Will Focus on Screening
TSA administrator, Peter V. Neffenger said the TSA would make changes to security and screening procedures as part of an overhaul to address lapses exposed by the Inspector General’s Office. Will that effect the speed of going through...
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Roadtrip! Plummet in Oil Prices Should Make Your Trip Cheaper
AAA says if oil prices continue to go down as predicted, some markets in the US could see $2 a gallon gas this fall. Pump prices have fallen 51 of the last 52 days in Florida. In Tampa, prices...
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Buy Now!Huge Sale on United! $150 round trip NYC-LA
Airfarewatchdog posted about this sale on Twitter .Ive seen fares as low as $149.20 for certain dates. These tickets are round trip from NY to LA. Here is an example. Don't wait ,buy now ...
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American Brings Lego Art to Rome
American artist, Nathan Sawaya, brought his amazing Legos exhibition "The Art of the Brick" to Rome's SET (Spazio Eventi Tirso Gallery on Wednesday. October 28th. The exhibition included more than 80 works, such as the Venus...
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UK Citizens now eligible for U.S. Global Entry
Officials look on as traveler uses Global Entry kiosk, away from the lines. Global Entry, the U.S. "trusted traveler network" that is designed to speed entry into the U.S. for registered members, is now being opened to U.K. citizens. The...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 11, 2015: The Black Death!
It must be quite rare to stroll around one's home town and glimpse a plaque high on the harbour wall that has quite such impact as this plaque in Weymouth Old Harbour! It's stark message is very clear and chilling. Although initially ascribed as being...
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London Mayor Announces Kids Travel Free on National Rail Services in the City
London- Photo by DrFumblefinger London's Mayor Boris Johnson announced that children under 11 will be able to travel free on all National Rail services in the capital...
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5 Best Places To Visit In Europe in 2018
Europe has always been a fascinating destination for travellers and there is nothing like visiting the continent that has been at the four fold of human civilization. In this post, we have compiled a list of the 5 best places to visit in Europe that you must surely visit in 2018: 1. Hamburg, Germany: The city of Hamburg is often known as the gateway of the world since ancient times and rightly so. Hamburg will probably blow you away with its rich architecture and maritime wonders around the...
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How bad can an airport be? Here's how...
One of the more comprehensive surveys of the world's best and worst based on an annual survey. Take a look...and help rate for next year!
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Union Square Holiday Market - New York City
Jonathan L takes us shopping for holiday presents at the Union Square Market in New York.
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Duncombe Park, N. Yorkshire: "The Secret Garden"
Paul Hunter visits a beautiful estate, soon to be seen in a movie remake.
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Top 10 Destinations Worth Exploring in Korea
When I say Korea, know that I am referring to South Korea by default. Of course, there would have been no confusion if there was no recent friendly meeting between North and South Korean leaders. True that the two places are now on excellent terms but South Korea is still the undisputed tourism hub. In recent years, the country has attracted special attention. This maybe solely because of social media sites and concentrated efforts by the Korean government to improve infrastructure as well...