Tagged With "tropoical storm"
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First the Crooked Croissant, now the Bent Baguette
A bakery in western France invents the 'biker baguette,' bent to make it easier to carry it home on a bike or scooter.
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Minnesota History in St. Paul
Minnesota's been tracking its history since before it was a state. Jonathan L visits the state History Center and the nearby Cathedral of Saint Paul
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Brussels: Stop dancing, or pay a tax!
Brussels stirs up a controversy with a tax on dancing in nightclubs, and with how to enforce it.
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Florentines say 'no' to McD opposite Cathedral
A proposed McDonald's opposite Florence's famed cathedral has brought a storm of protest and an ironic parody of Michelangelo's David statue.
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July 10, 2016: Winter storm, Banff
A classic photo of a winter storm in the Canadian Rockies, approaching the town of Banff
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Family Fun in Kent County, Delaware
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares some of the travel gems for you to enjoy when visiting Delaware's Kent County.
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Exploring the Patagonian Fjordlands: A Storm at the End of the World
DrFumblefinger gets caught in the worst storm he's ever experienced when visiting Cape Horn, the southern most island in South America.
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Stranded plane: Pizza to the rescue!
Stranded in a storm, an Air Canada plane's passengers chow down on 23 pizzas the pilot ordered for them.
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Our Lady of Charity Shrine, El Cobre, Cuba
Near Santiago, Cuba, PHeymont visits a famous shrine and hears an intriguing story of its origin.
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Roman ship found with cargo intact
Divers off Mallorca have found a nearly-intact Roman ship with its cargo intact after 1800 years.
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Mariners' Museum: Naval history in Newport News, VA
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of the national maritime museum in Newport News VA
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New York Harbor: A visit to Lady Liberty!
Often the best travel experiences are those which catch us by surprise. I spend a fair bit of time researching and planning my trips, but love to stumble onto unexpected and memorable events. Like when our visit to Kandy in Sri Lanka coincided...
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The Changing Mood of Calgary Skies
Calgary, a city of about 1.1 million people, is situated in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. It's in the region where the Great Plains of Central Canada abutt the mountains. Calgary is about 1 hour's drive east of beautiful Banff...
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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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Where Gumbo Was #15. Seattle's Space Needle, enjoying the view of Puget Sound
Seems Gumbo timed a visit to Seattle perfectly. When Gumbo took the elevator up to the observation deck of the iconic Space Needle there was a thunderstorm passing through. But after a cup of coffee (Seattle is well known for its...
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Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents: Africa, part 2 - Lake Bogoria, Kenya
A beautiful afternoon of flamingo watching on the shore of Kenya’s Lake Bogoria quickly changes....
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December 5, 2015: San Juan from the Sea
As beautiful as San Juan PR is when walking its streets, it's hard to beat its view from the sea.
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French cuisine showcased around the world
In a bid to remind the world that French cuisine is (in their eyes, at least) the greatest in the world, French chefs cooked up a storm yesterday, with 1700 chefs in 150 cities preparing feasts in bars, restaurants, embassies and even a prison.
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March 24, 2016: Winter Wonderland, Thunder Bay, Ontario
When you live in the Great White North, you never know what Mother Nature may throw your way.
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Eight Ways Hiking in the Worst Weather is the Best Hiking There Is
Sometimes the BEST hiking happens when the weather seems at its worst! Outdoorsy Mom tells us why.
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May 4, 2016: The Pend Oreille River Valley, Washington
A scenic viewpoint showing the Pend Oreille River as it winds through northeastern Washington state to join the Columbia River in southern British Columbia.
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A Visit to Hinchinbrook Island - Australia
We visit amazing Hinchinbrook Island in Queensland, one of Australia’a largest island national parks.
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New Orleans starts building its 'airport of the future'
New Orleans has signed off an a long-overdue New Years' present to itself: Construction will start next month on an $800-million replacement for the 60-year-old main terminal at Louis Armstrong International Airport. Under the contract just signed, the terminal is to be ready to open Oct. 1, 2018, in advance of the city's tri-centennial celebrations, and to put a focus on the city's efforts to come back from the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina ten years ago. The new terminal, which...
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France to weep over 'ognons' as spelling changes
The Academie Française has mandated 2400 changes in spelling and accents, and it's stirred up a small storm in the press and online.
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Purple-crowned Fairywrens of Western Australia
Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents: Australia, part 3
We finish our celebration of Australia’s nature with a species of bird that’s name and coloration evoke images of dainty fairies, but that should not be underestimated in its territorial defense.
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New Shanghai hotel is the pits
An amazing new hotel near one of China's amusement parks re-uses an abandoned quarry for a unique design.
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October 25, 2018: Approaching a Prairie Thunderstorm
DrFumblefinger was driving across the flat Canadian Prairies and was heading into these stormclouds at dusk.
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Verona: A Night at the Opera
It took PHeymont and his wife two nights to get in a night at the opera in Verona, but even the first night rainout was spectacular.
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Cunyan Crags and Dunmoor Hill, Northumberland
Ian Cook shares a lovely fall hike in Northumberland, with wonderful views of the countryside.
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Danube Views in Vienna: Unique and Amazing
Samantha and her husband had a great time walking along the Danube in Vienna. That was until a storm rolled in, lol. Here are some pictures she was able to take before the rain started.
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November 11, 2018: Clearing storm, Rocky Mountains
I drove through the Crowsnest Pass this week, just after a storm had moved over the Continental Divide. The fresh snow on the Rocky Mountains and soft light were quite lovely.
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March 10, 2019: Hurricane Monument, Florida Keys
DrFumblefinger visits the Hurricane Monument in the Florida Keys, which commemorates those who died during one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded.
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Highly interesting facts about China’s weather you should know
Visiting China for your next vacation is a great plan without doubt. The country offers excellent opportunities for travelers and tourists from across the globe for exploring the various cities in the country. The rich traditional and cultural heritage of China is well known. The best thing is that the country has immense diversities and there is something or the other for all kinds of travelers and tourists. Residents of USA, intending to visit China must make suitable arrangements for the...
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Re: STORM WATCH: CHECK BEFORE YOU GO
I just heard that all the "shutting down" of the city is estimated to have cost NYC some $200,000,000. And in the end less than a foot of snow fell, not insignificant, but far from the storm of the century. PHeymont, you're on the ground in the New York area, what was it like?
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Re: STORM WATCH: CHECK BEFORE YOU GO
Estimates of the cost of shutting down for a storm come from the same fiction factory as th estimates of how much money a city will make by spending $100 million tax dollars on a new stadium... That said, had the track of the storm been only very slightly east of where it went—and there was no way to know it would shift—we would have had 2-3 feet, and the risk of many people stranded on roads. At times in the past, also, when equipment was not properly positioned off line, it took much too...
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Re: Sherpa complaint: climbers leaving Everest a cesspit
Sadly there's nothing new with this. Everest has had problems with rubbish and human waste for over 50 years. The better tour companies have started packing out the rubbish using Sherpas and yaks (same ones who bring supplies in take the trash out), but the Khumbu has limited resources to handle all the wrapping and plastics and the like. Human waste is more of a problem as it requires warm weather to biodegrade and it just doesn't get warm enough here at Everest Base Camp (almost 4 miles...
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Re: Will Social Media Change Spring Break?
I can see why the photos created such a storm http://bangkok.coconuts.co/201...-drunk-tourist-rager
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Re: Pictures from a small island - Portland Bill
Wow, Mac! Looks almost like winds with the force of a tropical storm. Is this common in Portland Bill? And did your hat blow away while taking these images?
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Re: Dream big! Designer thinks about huge zero-emission planes
I couldn't sleep on a plane like that. The fear of hitting a storm and having to turn off all the lights to conserve energy. Or being stuck in Atlanta - again - waiting for days for the bad weather to clear - to charge the batteries.
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Re: WWII forts at sea could become luxury hotel
If it could be truly secure, it would be an amazing place to experience a storm! Although, I think there are many of us who would be uncomfortable no matter how secure…
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Re: WWII forts at sea could become luxury hotel
Tofino on Vancouver Island is a great place to storm watch. You do so from the comfort of your lodge.
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Re: Venice: High water hits historic high
The Storm that passed over Italy has just left the east coast of England. With high winds and low air pressure the seas have risen and crossed sea defences. As you say it's a communal problem with Rome built on bedrock and suffering damage too. In Europe we've all sent money to Venice to preserve it from flood damage but completion is well overdue. Maybe the extra income is worth more to Rome than it is to Venice.
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Re: January 21, 2016. Happy Days !
I had similar thoughts as I was shoveling snow. For me, just getting out and traveling is the "battery recharger" I need. I don't have a single place I go back to again and again, usually wanting to get to places I haven't been to yet while I'm still able to. I know some day I won't be able to travel. as extensively as I do now. Regarding places I love to visit more than once, Hawaii ranks high on the list, especially the Big Island. I am fascinating by those volcanoes and the Big Island...
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Re: May 17, 2020: Arizona Thunderstorm
I love seeing storm clouds like this move over the landscape!
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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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The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias (Where Gumbo was #383)
Gumbo was visiting the largest grove of Sequoia trees in Yosemite National Parks. Sequoias are the largest living things on the planet.
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Into the Woods Again
After a long spring of isolation, PHeymont heads for a hike in the Hudson Highlands, and finds himself in woods that weren't always forest.
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August 24, 2020: Approaching Thunderstorm, Alberta
DrFumblefinger shares photos of an approaching thunderstorm, taken over a canola field in bloom near Nanton.
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Landscapes: An escape when we are stuck inside
Jonathan L mines his archives for a collection of landscapes from his travels