Tagged With "Whitney Stewart"
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Finding Reiner #3: Inside Old Shadows
My “Finding Reiner” blog continues to be a challenge in crossing historical time zones. Reiner’s old letters describe his school and neighborhood, and I search 1940s maps and the Internet to find my route to his past. If I had...
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Finding Reiner #2: Chasing Ghosts
I'm deep into last-minute research for my "Finding Reiner" adventure. My suitcase is packed with device chargers, plug adaptors, Swiss Army knives, bandaids, spare batteries, and clip-on, flat water flasks for the trail. But, my desk is covered...
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'Finding Reiner' letters now available as book
The letters behind the prize-winning series Finding Reiner, published here, are now available in hardcover or Kindle.
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Learning the Art of Italian Cooking in Emilia Romagna
Every visitor to Italy talks about the wonderful regional food. Melissa Douglas took it a step further with a master cooking lesson shared here.
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The Whitney Museum, New York City
Jonathan L takes us along to one of his favorite smaller art museums in New York City, dedicated to modern and contemporary art by American artists.
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The air passengers we love to hate...
With crowded planes and shrinking personal space, your fellow passengers can be a trial. Here's Expedia's report on the most-annoying...
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January 26, 2016: Theodore Too, Halifax, Nova Scotia
I always enjoy discovering quirky or unusual things when I travel. Case in point, Theodore Too.
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Norwegian, no longer #2, picks Providence
Norwegian Air overtakes rival SAS as the biggest Scandinavian carrier, and names Providence as its second U.S. destination for new 737 MAX flights.
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Shetland Museum and Archives, Lerwick
PHeymont found the museum an excellent way to get an overall view as a start to your time in Shetland
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Shetland Seals and Seabirds
On an excursion from Shetland's capital, Lerwick, PHeymont found plenty of seals and seabirds, as well as unusual landforms.
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Norwegian top foreign airline in NY
No, the carriers with the most passengers are not the big-name carriers: it's Norwegian, followed by New York's next-door neighbor Air Canada
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Ten Epic Group Activities to Do in New Zealand
New Zealand is a wonderful natural travel destination. Here are some suggestions on what to see and do on this island nation (sponsored content).
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Jarlshof: A Microcosm of Shetland History
Just off the end of Shetland's main airport, Jarlshof shows signs of life in the Stone, Bronze and Iron ages as well as Pictish, Viking and Scottish peoples
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737 MAX crisis ends Norwegian Ireland-America routes
The grounding of the 737 MAX used on Norwegian's Ireland-based flights to North America has resulted in a shutdown of those routes.
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Norwegian slows growth, drops a route
The airline's continuing budget-driven tightening up cuts a Newark to Paris route and some European routes from Rome.
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A Taxi Tour of Shetland
PHeymont and his wife get a cabbie's-eye view of scenes on Shetland's Mainland
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A Gumbo Thank You!
Gumbo thanks our contributors for submitting some of the best travel blogs and photos anywhere.
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June 19, 2016: Midland Hotel, Manchester, England
Built by the Midlands Railroad at the turn of the 20th century, it's an amazing example of Edwardian baroque and self-congratulation.
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Enjoying a Taste of Sunshine City in St. Petersburg, Florida
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger loved her visit to St. Pete and shares some of the wonderful attractions, shopping and food she enjoyed.
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Re: NY's Stewart Field to get major upgrade
UPDATE: In a Solomonic decision that answers both industry desire to link the field more closely to New York and the Stewart family's desire to ensure the name won't disappear, the Port Authority has ditched New York International at Stewart Field and chosen instead New York Stewart International Airport.
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Re: Words Inspired by Art
Nicely done lining up the art pieces in your photos to show the meaning.
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Re: Ascending Mount Whitney (part 1 of 2)
If there's an upside to all of us stuck at home, it's the stories we might not otherwise have had the opportunity to enjoy, like this one.
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Atop Mount Whitney (Part 2 of 2)
DrFumblefinger concludes the tale of his journey to the summit of Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states.
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Ascending Mount Whitney (part 1 of 2)
DrFumblefinger recounts the details of his backpacking adventure taking him to the summit of California's Mt. Whitney — the tallest peak in the lower 48 states.
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Mr. Arnot's Museum, Elmira, New York
PHeymont enjoys a small but serious museum that evolves while continuing to reflect its founder's ideas.
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Titus Kaphar and Mexican Muralists: The Plight of the Poor
Jonathan L visited two amazing exhibits of art that gives voice to many without one
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This gift isn't 'free as the air!'
If 2020 has left you gasping for air, here's a novelty gift that could ease the situation, or possibly exacerbate it...
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Re: Atop Mount Whitney (Part 2 of 2)
I was too cowardly to pull out my camera on those narrow parts, choosing instead to watch my footing. But I found this photo online that gives you an idea of what that's like. It's about a 2000 foot drop on either side.
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Re: Atop Mount Whitney (Part 2 of 2)
The things we do in pursuit of adventure! My knees would not allow me to make that journey today.
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Re: Atop Mount Whitney (Part 2 of 2)
What a great account of acceptable hardship. Wish there’d been a pic of the skinny part of the trail, but then, it might be a deterrent to visitors !
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SWF: It's New York, and it's in Play
New York's 'fourth airport' gets a new international carrier for its new international terminal.
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The Art Museum at West Virginia University
Jonathan L visits the campus of West Virginia University and its art museum
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Breeze, Avelo go head to head on route
Two of America's newest airlines will go head-to-head for the first time.
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Discount trans-Atlantic sector growing again
Iceland's play is adding a new U.S. destination as the discount trans-Atlantic sector continues to re-grow
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Where Wander Meets Wonder, Casper, Wyoming
Samantha and her husband saw this mural while driving around in Casper. Make sure to check it out if you are in the area.
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The Pennsylvania Farm Show: Where Farmers and Curious Visitors Meet
Stephany shares some of the sights, sounds and smells she encountered during a visit to the Pennsylvania Farm show in Harrisburg.
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Penang's Clan Jetties
PortMoresby visits a wholly unique group of villages on George Town's waterfront.
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Walking Around Old George Town
Every day PortMoresby found something new to amuse, from temples to a western-style supermarket, walking in Penang’s George Town.
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Stirling Castle, Scotland
With its grand sculptures and beautiful gardens, Stirling Castle was a favoured residence of the Stewart kings and queens of Scotland.
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Seawolf Park, Galveston, Texas
Marilyn Jones's granddaughter leads her to an unexpected destination, spotted from a tour boat
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Breeze Airways: New Cities, New Routes
Breeze, a 2021 startup, is spreading into more service areas
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JetBlue shrinks network in profitability move
With its best expansion plans off the table, JetBlue realigns its network
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SFO, OAK feud over airport names
What's in a name? Business, and both San Francisco and Oakland airports want it