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Re: Loiza - Afro-Puertorican Culture
When I lived in PR, in Santurce between Old San Juan and Isla Verde, the commercial street that served the area half a block from my apartment on Calle Taft was Loiza Street (Appears, from a google map to now be numbered, road 37). I wonder if it was the original road from San Juan to the town of Loiza in the early days. Do you know Jonathon? It certainly goes in the right direction.
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Re: Loiza - Afro-Puertorican Culture
Calle Loiza runs from Santurce to Isla Verde which is technically part of the township of Carolina. It currently ends at the border with Carolina, in a neighborhood called Punta Las Maria. I will do some research to see if i can find it's history, whether it actually went to Loiza, or is just named after the town.
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Re: Loiza - Afro-Puertorican Culture
One fast search (Sometimes i love Wiki) shows that there is a neighborhood in Santurce called Loiza, and that Calle Loiza passes right through this area. So i would assume that this is origin of the name. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L...%ADza_%28Santurce%29
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Re: Way To Earn a Few Bucks for Travel
Adam Sandler can tell you the name of the skullcap: " Put on your yalmulka, here comes Hanukkah !". Also yamaka, yarmulke, and other spellings
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Re: Walking the Freedom Trail in Boston
Must be 15 years since I walked most of your journey through Boston. The mix of old and new buildings are fascinating as you walk the city. Many of the older buildings look like they have shared an architects plan with older buildings here in Liverpool UK. I do find it odd that 5 Bostonians were stoning a single Redcoat then you call them unarmed ! A situation that would bring about the same end results today. I enjoyed your Blog. Thanks.
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Re: Walking the Freedom Trail in Boston
Thanks Gerry. Liverpool is definitely on my list when I get back to the UK. And congratulations on a great 2nd place finish in the EPL.
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Re: Some Street Art from Ljubljana
Correct about the Adam and Eve piece by Slovene sculptor Jackov Brodar. Wonder what reward Eve promised Adam if he took a bite too.
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Priority Boarding: your chance at being first onto 2 new cruisers
For those who like to be a bit ahead of the curve, here are two opportunities! Holland America has announced it's taking reservations for the first cruises on its new flagship, MS Koningsdam, which will sail in February 2016. It's assigned to...
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Magnolia Plantation: Beautiful but Complicated
This story started out simple: A visit to a beautiful riverside plantation, renowned for its centuries-old formal gardens. But the past is usually not so simple, and in this instance involves not only the ugly story of the slavery that made...
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Fort Barrancas Has it All: Cannons, Gun Turrets,Tunnels and Great Views
Fort Barrancas is located within the Naval Air Station in Pensacola. You have to show your drivers license, or other ID, to enter the base. It sits on the barranca ,or bluff, overlooking the entrance to Pensacola Bay. This National Historic Landmark...
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Three Churches in Nürnberg
Only blocks apart, these three churches each have their own history and feel, despite sharing common medieval roots.
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Virtual Travel: Now states join in
Veteran travel writer Marilyn Jones highlights resources to keep up our travel interest until we can hit the roads again.
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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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Some Street Art from Ljubljana
DrFumblefinger share a few images of some of the street art he encountered in Ljubljana
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Sheraton's 'Grand' plan to rise again
Sheraton, one of the best-known hotel brands, and the core of the Starwood hotel empire, hasn't had much respect lately; it's been seen as a weary and unexciting brand. Starwood has a plan to change that with upgrades, new hotels and a new tier of...
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A Morality Tale: An iPhone's Solo Excursion in Paris
New York writer and Paris correspondent, Adam Gopnik, tells a tale of a missing iPhone, one I can identify with. Not with the iPhone, I don't have one, but with our human natures that seem to have a need to have someone to blame and so often are...
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Jan 24, 2018: Rockies Diner - Boise Idaho
At a diner seen on Man vs Food with Alan Richman, Samantha gets to watch a challenger attempt a real eating challenge.
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Walking the Freedom Trail in Boston
I had to think a long time before writing this entry. We live in a time where "The Founding Fathers" are quoted to justify almost every point of view . So I had a lot of second thoughts before I sat down to put pen to paper (or finger to keyboard in...
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Strasbourg & Route Du Vin
My son, his girlfriend, and I spent four nights in lovely Strasbourg. We picked a perfect apartment right on Quai St. Nicholas (5 minute walk into town), which you can check out on booking.com here . Our friendly hostess (who speaks...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 24, 2014: Floral Clock, Niagara Parkway, Ontario
The Ontario Power Generation (Ontario Hydro) - Niagara Parks Commission Floral Clock is located along the Niagara River Parkway just north of the Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectricity Generating Stations. This unique attraction is a very...
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Four Days in Columbus, Ohio
From its famous zoo to an old German village, Stephanie Kalina-Metzger has excellent suggestions for spending some time in historic Columbus.
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Holiday Flying: How to Beat the Wrap
Traveling for Christmas? With presents? You’ll want to read on for some good advice. A couple of weeks ago, TravelGumbo offered advice on “flying through the airport.” We weren’t referring to the old Hertz commercials with...
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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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In Hemingway’s footsteps: Ketchum and Sun Valley, Idaho
As we drive north from Twin Falls, through black lava fields, farms and sage, I take in the majestic mountains ahead as they emerge from the clouds. It’s easy to see why this area had a special place in ‘Papa’ Hemingway’s...
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April 28, 2016: Main Square, Krakow, Poland
If you ever have the opportunity to visit Krakow, be sure to see the main square of the Old Town.
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An airline seat that twists to match your best position
A new idea for airline seats: Imitate the human spine and make the seat fit the passenger instead of forcing the passenger into the seat. Read more within...
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Studies: travel abroad=more creative, outgoing, smarter
Studies shows what positive effects traveling abroad has on the mind.
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market, Boston
Samantha shares her visit to historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Puerto Rico Negro, Part 2
Jonathan L continues his exploration of Afro-Puertorican culture and artists.
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LATAM in strange bankruptcy move
Hard hit by the virus lockdown, South America's largest airline sends part of the company into bankruptcy while continuing operations.
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Monreale Cathedral, Sicily (Where Gumbo was #127)
Join DrFumblefinger to admire the amazing gold mosaics and beautiful at this Arab-Norman style church near Palermo
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The Mark Twain House, Hartford, Connecticut
Jonathan L reveals that Gumbo has spent the week visiting The Mark Twain House, in Hartford CT
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Much to Explore in Bedford, Pennsylvania
Stephanie shares some of the many attractions she enjoyed during a visit to Bedford.
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Puzzling out the Museum of Bad Art
PHeymont finally has a chance to visit the collection of the Museum of Bad Art and finds himself uneasy with the concept.
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An Idaho Homage to Hemingway
A visit to Ernest Hemingway's beloved Idaho retreat, and the place he lies in eternal rest.
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Edinburgh's Elegant Georgian House
A period piece that showcased its owner's wealth—even as he burned through it by his lavish lifestyle
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Where Cheers Was: Faneuil Hall, Boston
Samantha shares a fond, and sad, memory of the place "where everybody knows your name."
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Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, Milan
DrFumblefinger visits Sant’Ambrogio Basilica in Milan, an interesting church and the oldest in Milan.
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Boboli Gardens, Florence, Italy
Jonathan L takes us on an extended tour of the fabulous Boboli Gardens, once the private delight of the Medicis
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Korcula: A Croatian Island Gem
Korcula has a long and interesting history with the first known inhabitants being Illyrian tribes who occupied a large area of Dalmatia.
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 10) Adam’s Peak
Adam’s Peak (also known as Sri Pada, or “holy footprint") is located in the southwestern part of Hill Country. It’s 2,243 meters (7,359 ft) high, the tallest mountain in this region .
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Rila Monastery: The Gem of Bulgaria
If you still haven't decided to visit Bulgaria after my 7 reasons to do so , this may be the right inspiration to come here. Rila Monastery is the most gorgeous, peaceful and authentic place in Bulgaria I've been so far.
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Tallinn Cathedrals: Plain and Fancy
Lutheran and Orthodox cathedrals in the Estonian capital are a short walk apart but vastly different in tone and history