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A Cotswold Village, Hidcote Boyce

PortMoresby ·
Take a walk around PortMoresby's English home-for-a-week in Gloucestershire, Hidcote Boyce.
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England's Thames Path, Hampton Court Palace to Ham House

PortMoresby ·
PortMoresby returns to London and the River Thames, walking along the 184 mile national path that follows one of world’s most famous waterways, from rural idyll, through dynamic London and beyond.
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A Rambler's London

Paul Heymont ·
Every trip ends with too many pictures. PHeymont finishes his London with a gallery of leftovers: poignant, quirky, surprising, or just pleasant to remember.
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7 Underrated United States Vacation Destinations

Odette Viola (Guest) ·
Odetta Viola has some suggestions for interesting and less visited destinations for your consideration in the USA (sponsored content).
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April 27, 2019: Pride of Spitalfields

Paul Heymont ·
A London pub takes pride in its historic neighborhood and in its award-winning collection of ales.
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Stranded plane: Pizza to the rescue!

Paul Heymont ·
Stranded in a storm, an Air Canada plane's passengers chow down on 23 pizzas the pilot ordered for them.
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5 best reasons to go to Scotland now

Himel ·
Are you a bit lost as to where to go in Scotland? Well, don't be! Scotland has beautiful breathtaking landscapes, an interesting history, hangouts point, chill vibe everywhere you decide to go, which means you will never be bored while you are in Scotland. Going to Scotland is the best choice for either a city break or a countryside getaway. This country is bursting with green spaces, lush forests, towering mountains, fascinating wildlife and vast lakes! I am going to tell you the top 5...
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Lake George: An Adirondack Gem

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L takes us up to Lake George, in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains of New York
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A Visit to Ireland: Part 3) Kenmare, Gateway to the Ring of Kerry

DrFumblefinger ·
Western Ireland was the most beautiful and scenic part of our journey.  It has a lovely, rugged coastline -- harshly beautiful!  There are hundreds of ancient stone forts, stone circles and stone dwellings (it's a rocky land!), and its...
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Tacoma — Water, a little history and lots of Glass!

DrFumblefinger ·
   Tacoma is a city I’ve driven through numerous times but never thought much about.  I was aware it was a port city situated on Puget Sound, and that it had a huge dome (Tacoma Dome) just off the I-5 freeway. I knew Tacoma is...
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Capital of Culture Series: Liverpool

Travel Rob ·
TravelGumbo now draws your attention to Liverpool.  It was the EU's 2008 Capital of Culture winner. It's a fantastic city with some of the best free museums I've seen anywhere.  I've visited the city  twice and was fortunate enough to...
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A Visit to Ireland (Part 5): the town of Dingle

DrFumblefinger ·
 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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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb. 6, 2014: Locked Up For The Week !

GarryRF ·
Here is a Punishment that's continued throughout history. This example of Parish Stocks are from the 1700's. Located in Thornton. Outside the Nags Head Pub. A few miles north of Liverpool UK. Pity its not used today for some bankers...
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How I have changed since my career break – and how you could too

CareerBreakLady ·
  When I took my career break, a few years ago, someone asked me before I left: “Do you think you will have changed when you come back?”   I said no, I didn't think so, but that wasn't entirely true.   I'm still the same...
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Afloat with a Brewery

DrFumblefinger ·
Custom ales are commonly served aboard ships, but Carnival is creating the world's first floating brewery aboard its newest ship, the VISTA.
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How to spend 24 hours in Dublin

The Traveloid ·
Looking for a fun but busy day in Dublin? Then check out the Traveloid's itinerary!
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The Queen Charlotte Track

danthewanderer ·
DantheWanderer shares a memorable New Zealand walk -- five days on the beautiful Queen Charlotte Track.
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Cost of Japan flights to plummet in 2016

Travel Rob ·
Fares to Japan set to plummet in 2016 as airlines eliminates costly fuel surcharges.
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Murals (and a few Signs) of Moose Jaw

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger wanders the streets of Moose Jaw and shares photos of some of its four dozen historic murals (and a few signs that caught his eye)
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A Taste (or two, or more) of Dublin

Paul Heymont ·
A walk through Dublin's food scene with a Dublin-loving French expat guide offers quite a variety!
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Wandering to the British Museum

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger rambles through London on his way to the British Museum, and captures some iconic scenes of the great city.
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Jan. 12, 2019: Trad Music at a Dublin Pub

Paul Heymont ·
PHeymont and his wife found good food, good music and a pleasant evening in Dublin's Celt Tavern.
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The Next Big Thing in Travel Guide From UK To Accra

Elite Travels ·
This small city of Ghana by the sea is so high on vibrancy, historical site, super rich culture, unique dance, and natural beauty that tourist from all across the globe flock to Accra. The amazing city endeavor plenty of things to do, attraction and amazing wildlife, because of this tourists can’t refrain themselves from visiting Accra. The busy modern city welcomes you to enjoy delicious smell of food coming from streets and the glorious beach waits to cool you down. You can explore...
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Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario (Where Gumbo was #301)

DrFumblefinger ·
Gumbo was visiting the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, situated on the shores of Lake Ontario. The town is a popular tourist destination.
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Re: TSA: More delays, more complaints, some hope

GarryRF ·
Maybe its time to start profiling. Mom, Dad and the kids aren't a risk. Old people with walking difficulties. Same. I prefer the interview I had in the check-in line before leaving the UK. "Where is your destination in the US - Have you been before - where's the nearest Pub can you walk to - how many pubs are there - name them - what's your occupation - qualifications - name a typical job you'd do ? " And while you talk some guy is watching you closely. Whether he checks your info on his...
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Re: Aug. 16, 2016: A Day in Oxford

TravelingCanuck ·
Great pictures of Oxford. We went to Oxford for a day on our trip to England 3 years ago. A wonderful city to wander around in. We had dinner at the Crown pub, supposedly a place Shakespeare would stay at on trips between London and Stratford. Thanks for the memories.
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A loo to die for

Paul Heymont ·
A loo to die for
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A Food Tour in Madrid

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger shares photos and details of a food tour he enjoyed in Madrid.
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8 Summer Travel Safety Tips

Hannah M. (Guest) ·
Hannah has some suggestions to make your summer vacation a safer one (sponsored content)
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A Rambler in Dublin

Paul Heymont ·
There's lots to see at ground level in Dublin, even after you're done with the famous spots...
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Dreaming Around the World, Part I

PortMoresby ·
Does where we choose to sleep when we travel say something meaningful about us, or nothing at all? PortMoresby thinks it does & shares her own choices over the years.
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Australian pub crawl takes to the air

Paul Heymont ·
With international travel off the table for Australians, new opportunities are arising for domestic travel—including a 4000-kilometer five-day pub crawl by private plane that takes in eight notable pubs. Offered for the equivalent of about €4800 per person, groups of up to ten fly in a chartered Cessna Caravan spread across the outback. Pubs to be visited include one whose front bar is a collection of memorabilia left behind by visitors, and one with significant art. Aside from the pubs,...
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A Weekend in the Electric City

Stephanie Kalina-Metzger ·
Stephanie returns to her roots with a nostalgic weekend in her home town, Scranton, Pennsylvania
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Oct. 15, 2020: The Bowling Green, Thornton, England.

GarryRF ·
Garry visits his local play areas in Liverpool, UK
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Exploring Western Australia’s Broome

Barry Barford ·
Barry shares with us a visit to lovely Broome, a relatively remote spot on Australia's northwest coast.
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Grand Hyatt Rockin' New Year’s Eve Party - Denver, CO

Samantha ·
Party time, and Samantha takes us to the Denver hotel whose big New Year's Eve event keeps drawing her back.
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Reading, Pennsylvania: Center of Attractions

Stephanie Kalina-Metzger ·
Stephanie shares recommendations for a variety of worthwhile expeditions, all within one tank of gas from historic Reading, Pennsylvania
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Re: Bourton-on-the-Water, England

George G. ·
A seemingly quaint and quiet village to end the day with a pint in the pub.
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49th State Brewing Company, Alaska

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger enjoyed the ambience, food and beer at the 49th State Brewing Company, in Healy, Alaska. It is very close to the entrance to Denali National Park.
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Another 'island fantasy' job is open

Paul Heymont ·
A unique job that includes unusual ceremonies may not be the ideal job some think it is...
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Top Things You'll Love About Sydney

Darren Wilson ·
Australia is reopening to tourists and Sydney is ready to put out its welcome mat. Darren has some suggestions for things you might enjoy doing. (Sponsored content)
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Fleece Inn, Bretforton, UK

Barry Barford ·
Fleece Inn, Bretforton, UK
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Spain all-inclusives get an alcohol limit

Paul Heymont ·
Party-lovers get a warning that Spain's island resorts are serious about limiting out-of-bounds behavior
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A Glimpse of Maritime Greenwich

Paul Heymont ·
London's Borough of Greenwich has a full slate of attractions that have put it high on PHeymont's next-trip bucket list.
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Signs of London

Paul Heymont ·
PHeymont spent a week wandering London, collecting signs of interest as he went.
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Victoria airport gets its own gin mill

Paul Heymont ·
One-of-a-kind gin is being distilled at North America's one-of-a-kind airport distillery
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England’s Lake District

Barry Barford ·
Barry Barford revisits an area of outstanding natural beauty in the country of his birth.
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Delft: City of Light and Colour

Barry Barford ·
Delft has long been a centre for fine ceramics, and traditional hand painting methods can still be observed at Royal Delft, the manufacturer of Delft Blue earthenware.
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Scottish Castle Accommodation, Plockton

Barry Barford ·
This imposing Scottish Highland castle built in the 19th century is set in 38 acres of beautiful, wooded grounds in a stunning coastal setting.
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Airline has middle-seat prize lottery

Paul Heymont ·
Virgin Australia is running a fun lottery to make life a little better for those stuck in the middle.
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