Tagged With "Haakon VII"
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The Loire River Valley
Many find a visit to the Loire Valley to be the highlight of their visit to France, as did we. When we were planning our journey I discussed our itinerary with my friend, Wayne. Wayne and his wife had...
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The Medieval Fortress and Town of Chinon
There are few places in France of greater historic importance than Chinon. You wouldn’t know that by what you see when you drive thru it today as it seems a small sleepy rural town. You’ll see little evidence of...
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Lisbon: Cheap, but Steep!
That’s my short take on Lisbon after two weeks there last summer. A variety of economic factors, not all connected with the Euro crisis of the past few years, have made Portugal incredibly cheap for foreign travelers—but you have to be...
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October 12, 2017: Disneyland Monorail System, California
Ottoman has a look at the pioneering transportation system of Disneyland.
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Haut-Koenigsbourg, atop Alsace's Vosges Mountains
Haut Koenigsbourg is an improbable bastion atop the Vosges mountains, with views of the Rhine, Alsatian villages and Germany’s Black Forest.
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Lisbon: Taking the Tourist Bus
Jonathan L turns an early arrival in a new city into an opportunity for an orientation tour on the hop on hop off bus
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5 Scariest Ghost Tours In The World
Like spooky ghost tours? James offers five destinations that might interest you (sponsored content)
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Twin Falls, Yoho National Park
(Twin Falls, Yoho NP) In a region of dramatic scenery and jaw-dropping beauty, the Yoho Valley more than holds its own. Situated in Canada's Rocky Mountains, it's one of the most amazing places I've ever visited. The...
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Max Gate - home of British author Thomas Hardy
Few English authors have such strong associations with the heritage of their local area as Thomas Hardy, the internationally renowned author of Dorset, England. His books 'Under the Greenwood Tree', 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles' and 'Far from the...
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Dunstaffnage Castle, Scotland
Ian Cook shares beautiful images and a detailed history of Dunstaffnage Castle. Built in the 13th century, it is one of the oldest castles in Scotland and has stood witness to many of the country's key historic events.
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Jan. 10, 2018: Mike the Tiger VII, LSU School Mascot
Samantha takes us to visit a young tiger who's having fun despite his imoortant job.
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National Museum of African Art, Washington DC (Where Gumbo was #273)
Gumbo was visiting the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art in Washington DC. The museum has fascinating collection of art and artifacts, and George G shares some of its highlights.
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A Rambler in Lisbon
Lisbon is a city with a long history, steep hills, and lots of memorable street scenes. PHeymont shares some here.
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Bergen: Norway's Not-So-Second City
Approaching Bergen by Air Bergen is a city of paradoxes. It's Norway's second-largest city, but it feels in many ways like a small town. It's the second-oldest city, but only in a few places does it seem older than 150 years or so. It's...
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Sudeley Castle, witness to England's turbulent past
Located in the small Cotswold village of Winchcombe near the city of Cheltenham in south west England, Sudeley Castle was built on the site of an earlier castle by Ralph Boteler, Baron Sudeley, using money he had 'earned' fighting in...
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Château de Vincennes
In this 50th year since her relationship with Paris began, PortMoresby visits yet another landmark new to her, Château de Vincennes, and wonders what took her so long.
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Liverpool's Two Cathedrals
Liverpool made it to the 20th century before building a cathedral—but when it did, it built two of the most spectacular anywhere.
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August 3, 2016: Tynemouth Priory, England
View from the Chair photography shares the history of Tynemouth Priory in North East England, which dates to the 8th century AD.
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Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin
In Dublin, one cathedral per faith is not, apparently, enough. St Patrick's and Christ Church have co-existed in relative peace for nearly 800 years.
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Want to binge on Star Wars? Fly Emirates
All six Star Wars movies will be available inflight on Emirates, starting January 2016.
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Cabot Trail, Cape Breton, Canada
Travel Rob shows the Cabot Trail, one of the most scenic road trips of the world.
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February 28, 2019: The "Maid of the Mist"
DrFumblefinger shares the story behind one of North America's wettest boat adventures, a ride on the Maid of the Mist in Niagara Falls.
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Fun things to do in Newcastle
Liam shares some of the highlights of a visit to Newcastle upon Tyne (sponsored content)
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Tower of London Warders face layoff
The famed Beefeaters who guard the Tower of London face layoffs after four months of pandemic closures at the site.
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Dendera Temple Complex, Egypt
Professor Abe takes on an expedition to one of his favorite sites in Egypt, with an especially well-preserved main temple.
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Ta Prohm Temple, Cambodia
These ruins are what remain of a once magnificent temple in the jungles of Cambodia, but they still get plenty of attention today.
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Reims Cathedral: A thousand years of Kings
A visit to the magnificent cathedral where France crowned a thousand years of kings, and where the first Christian king was baptized.
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The Many Lives of the Tower of London
Not just a tower, the Tower of London has served many roles over its thousand-year history.
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The Royal Palace, Madrid
At Spain's Royal Palace, a vast collection of over-the-top decor and some top-notch art
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Rambling in Reims
A day trip to Reims to visit some important sites turned into an opportunity for PHeymont to follow his habit of wandering interesting towns and cities
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Royal Botanical Garden, Madrid
Madrid's botanical garden is easy to overlook, but it should be a must-see with all its color, its dense plantings and its variety
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Gardens and Abbey of Holyrood, Edinburgh
The ruined abbey and flourishing gardens of Holyrood are linked to some of the most important events of Scottish history
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Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
Home of the Royal Family when in Edinburgh and home to centuries of Scottish history
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Villages of Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Barry Barford revisits his road trip around Scotland last year.
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Re: Three Bridges at the Firth of Forth
Thank you for your very interesting posting with excellent photographs of the 3 Forth bridges. Of course, the original railway one remains the most spectacular and a wonderful example of Victorian engineering. During my time as a student at St. Andrews and Dundee Universities, I regularly took the train to Edinburgh and the Forth crossing never failed to impress. I also feel a vicarious connection with it, as my great-grandfather was at the time Provost (Mayor) of Bo'ness near the southern...
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Michelangelo 'secret sketches' go public
Michelangelo's hidden drawings, made while hiding from an angry Medici Pope, are finally going on view
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Reims, France
Join Marilyn Jones on a visit to the city where centuries of French kings were crowned