Tagged With "Harry Potter"
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Re: Universal Orlando Goes All Out This Summer
I love Harry Potter and the World of Harry, i'm a big fan It will be a dream come true if i'll ever visit this enchanted place
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sept. 6, 2015: Berlin Buskers
I think the guys in the top photo were classmates of Harry Potter
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 22, 2014: Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida
What's the best ride?
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 22, 2014: Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida
Originally Posted by Travel Luver: What's the best ride? Hi Travel Luver! I can honestly say that I enjoyed all the rides at the Universal Studios Theme Parks, but if I had to pick a favorite or favorites, I would have to say that I particularly enjoyed the 3-D rides such as "Despicable Me Minion Mayhem" (where Gru turns you into a Minion and you embark on a wild ride through Gru's lab), "The Simpsons Ride" (where you embark on a wild ride through Krustyland and Springfield), and "The...
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Re: It's magic: Harry Potter boosts park profits 38%
The Harry Potter collection has also boosted the number of younger folks that are reading books. That's got to be a bonus ! Kids here in the UK say there's so much more detail in the books than the films. Got to be better than "Blob dodging" on a computer screen !
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Re: It's magic: Harry Potter boosts park profits 38%
I agree...and I thank you for a wonderful phrase and image: "blob dodging!"
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Re: A Visit to Ireland (Part 5): the town of Dingle
Thanks for this. Ireland is definitely on my list for "someday"
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Re: A Visit to Ireland (Part 5): the town of Dingle
You will enjoy it, Jonathan, as did we! Dublin is great and there are many wonderful places in the country but my favorite single region was Dingle and the Dingle peninsula. It's amazingly beautiful and incredibly historic.
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Re: A Visit to Ireland (Part 5): the town of Dingle
Certainly looks bright and colourful. Guess you were there in the Summer time. Always good to see a recommend for accommodation from a genuine visitor ! Thanks for the great views too. Maybe we should name the Camera we travel with ?
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Re: A Visit to Ireland (Part 5): the town of Dingle
Thanks for the comments, Garry. I was in Dingle in October, but we had nice weather. And it was unusually sunny, which was appreciated and made for more interesting photography. Snow is rare in southwestern Ireland because of the warming effect of the Gulf Stream. So while it rarely gets really warm, it rarely gets really cold. One camera? Who travels with only one camera Garry? I thought you've have learned to travel with twins by now!
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Re: A Visit to Ireland (Part 5): the town of Dingle
Looks like a beautiful place to visit, DrF...especially for a photographic adventure...I think I'll be checking out Ryannair's deals again...
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Re: A Visit to Ireland (Part 5): the town of Dingle
Looks like a beautiful and calm place. Like your colorful photos!
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It's magic: Harry Potter boosts park profits 38%
The extended Harry Potter theme park Universal opened in Orlando last summer has boosted Universal's take on the park business by 38%. When the new attraction opened, lines up to 7 hours long waited for their turn. MORE
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All Aboard! on Platform 9-3/4
Last week we reported on the big boost that Universal's Orlando theme park has gotten from its Harry Potter exhibits (click HERE ). Now, the Guardian (UK) has a topper: the original Hogwarts Express steam engine, with passenger cars...
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Miss the Knight Bus? Now London plans night Tube!
No, it won't stop at Diagon Alley or any of the other Harry Potter locations, but Transport for London will start 24-hour service next spring on 5 major lines and part of another. The service will start with weekends, but may expand. There will be 6...
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August 5, 2017: The Potter and his Wife
DrFumblefinger visits the home of a village potter in Rajasthan, and learns a few lessons in molding clay and the Caste system.
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Chinese faves in UK: Harry Potter, Man United
Data from VisitBritain turns up some surprising favorites of Chinese visitors and some advice for hotel owners.
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Luray Valley Museum, Virginia
George G takes us on a tour of the museum that was the site for last week's Where In The World puzzle.
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Enter laughing: Stones with a smile
PHeymont reminds us that while statues are usually meant to impress with importance, sometimes they can leave us laughing
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Disney-like park planned near London
Developers have released the first images of what they hope will be a huge and hugely successful theme park near London.
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Signs of Scotland
PHeymont shares a collection of signs seen on a recent trip to Edinburgh and Glasgow—ranging from whimsical to ironic to serious.
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Parks in Melbourne: Where to Relax, Play and Exercise this Summer.
Looking for a terrific park to visit in Melbourne? Anees has some suggestions for you (sponsored content)
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Guanacaste: Old cities, traditional pottery, great food
Jonathan L takes us on a tour away from the resort in Tamarindo and on an exploration of the nearby towns where Costa Ricans live.
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Why London Should be on your Bucket List this 2020
Need some reasons to visit London? How about a walk in the park? A Harry Potter tour? Shopping (sponsored content)
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Fountains of Basel
Basel is home to a wide variety of fountains, some whimsical, some serious, and all a part of the city's fabric. Here are some of PHeymont's favorites.
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Now Harry Potter's an Airbnb host!
Another newsworthy Airbnb listing: the house that starred in Harry Potter movies as his ancestral home in a village that stood in for Godric's Hollow.
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Harry Potter gets a superstore
Warner Brothers is moving Harry Potter into a New York superstore next summer.
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Nintendo comes to Orlando
Universal's partnership with Nintendo is behind plans to open four Nintendo-themed parks, including one in the park-drenched Orlando area.
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Alnwick Castle, England
Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in the England; home to the Duke of Northumberland's family, the Percys, for over 700 years. Combining magnificent medieval architecture with sumptuous Italianate State Rooms,...
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Sintra's Two Fabulous Palaces
Sintra is one of Portugal's top tourism attractions, and its two very different National Palaces are a big part of the draw.
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Dec. 30, 2017: Christmas at The Shambles, York
Paul Hunter takes us to The Shambles, a historic area of York filled with specialty shops and Christmas sights.
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Up the River: Harry Potter barge trip on Thames
A Thames cruise that visits Harry Potter movie sites may not be for all, but the same company has a Downton Abbey cruise, too...
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New attraction offers James Bond experience
007 Elements offers an experience built around the James Bond character in an area where one of the films was made.
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Glennfinnan Viaduct, Scotland
Ian Cook shares the interesting story and some fascinating images of the Glennfinnan Viaduct in the Highlands of Scotland
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Warner Bros. grinches Denmark Potter-fest
Harry Potter's owners cast an evil spell over a children's festival at the Odense public library.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 22, 2014: Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida
Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida, is a fun and exciting family destination; However, although Universal Studios does offer activities for children of all ages, it is my opinion that the majority of this vacation destination caters to...
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Bumper tourism year ahead for Britain?
Upcoming anniversaries and a cheaper pound are drawing more visitors than ever to Britain for 2017.
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6 Amazing Things to Do in Victoria, Australia
NinaSim shares some of the wonders of the state of Victoria that will make you want to visit this region of Australia.
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March 29, 2019: Off to Hogwarts!
At Kings Cross in London, a legion of Harry Potter fans line up to re-enact going through the wall and on to the Hogwarts Express.
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Aln Valley Railway, Northumberland.
Ian Cook shares some great classic train photos and the story of the Alnwick-Almouth line, recently reopened!
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb 14, 2014: Alnwick Castle, Nothumberland
The second largest inhabited castle in Britain today is Alnwick Castle in the town of Alnwick, in the north-eastern county of Northumberland. First mentioned in records in 1136, Alnwick Castle was built originally in to protect England's northern...
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A Visit to Ireland (Part 5): the town of Dingle
Dingle (in Irish, An Daingean ) is the main town on the Dingle peninsula in County Kerry, with a population of around 1500 people. The Dingle Peninsula sits on Ireland's west coast just north of the Ivernaugh Peninsula (i.e. Ring of...
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Universal Orlando Goes All Out This Summer
This summer Universal Orlando is adding an impressive Hogwartz Express train ,Diagon Alley, and to scale London Landmarks Read More:http://travel.france24.com/content/new-harry-potter-theme-park-hogwarts-express-train-and-diagon-alley
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Leaning Towers: It's Not Just About Pisa!
A couple of summers ago in Northern Italy, I suddenly realized that the Leaning Tower of Pisa was far from unique—we were seeing them everywhere, but Pisa obviously had the best publicity agent. Just about everyone in the world knows it, and...
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Polish castle channels Hogwarts for fans
In a 13th-century Polish castle, an opportunity for a live-action role play that's based (unofficially) on the world of Harry Potter.
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Sunlight Chambers, Dublin
PHeymont takes a look at a building that many pass but few stop to learn more about.
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Re: Polish castle channels Hogwarts for fans
I just cannot believe that my dream came true! I always wished to make a school exactly like Hogwarts, to create the experience itself! I'm sure that this college will be my top travel in 2017 ! Thanks for info!
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Re: Alnwick Castle, England
First of all your photos are brilliant! So beautiful! I was there in 2002 and took a tour of the inside; fascinating! Your post brought back all those wonderful memories. Thank you!! Well done!!
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Re: Palm Blossoming Time — in Wales!
We are fortunate to live out in the countryside with a reasonably-sized garden in which to potter about. It is not huge, but gives us plenty of opportunity to exercise and to experiment with different ideas for creating pleasant recreational spaces. The garden has been a real blessing in the current situation and looking out of the window in a way brings foreign climes close to home. Palms do grow in the local parks and you will find them in gardens/parks elsewhere in Wales (and Cornwall),...
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Gloucester Cathedral: More than a Monument
Step back in time with Marilyn Jones as she visits Gloucester Cathedral, a monument whose history nearly came to an end four centuries ago.