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Re: Wave Hill Arboretum, Bronx, New York

Travel Rob ·
Great piece and photos! You've convinced me to make a longer trip to NYC. My short stays don't do your spectacular city justice.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb. 2, 2014: New York Harbor at Sea Level

PortMoresby ·
My only experience of being on the water in NY Harbor was a lesson in perspective and point of view, as this one is. Seen from a clear distance in this way, a great city is an entirely different beast.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jan. 2, 2014

GarryRF ·
And I forgot to mention - the complete "All Inclusive" deal costs around $1000 US. Flights from the UK - hotel - boats - entertainment - mini bar stocked daily - 24hr food and drink. For 2 weeks. How do the US companies come up with $3900 for 1 week. I smell a rip off. It does look good for December DrF. Its still too hot in the afternoon though ! To have that same view you would have to "Take my blanket from my cold dead hands" I wont even share with Mrs F !! Next door is nearly as good...
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Re: Airbus Survey: 41% Willing to Pay for More Space

FlashFlyer ·
Well, so far I've gotten by in what they give me, but I'm old enough to know the difference and might wanna change up someday. And I'd sure rather pay for real estate than baggage space or airline food. Give me one bag free, no soda or peanuts, no movie, no blanket and especially no airline magazine...and hey, I'll spend $50 or so to spread out a couple or three inches! Ever stop to think about those magazines? They're printed on heavy stock, a real weight-bomb, you only read them if you...
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Re: August 23, 2017: Wolf Creek Pass - Colorado

DrFumblefinger ·
I know it's high up, but there is still an awful lot of snow up there. What time of year did you take the photos, Samantha?
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Re: August 23, 2017: Wolf Creek Pass - Colorado

Samantha ·
Hi there DrFumblefinger, it was the middle of May! Crazy huh? lol
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 8, 2014: Hudson Bay Blankets, Banff

Neil McAleer ·
I have a deep personal love for my Hudson Bay Blanket, inherited from my parents, Jim and Barbara McAleer, who bought it in the 1930s when they were newly weds. A dry cleaner tried to steal it from me about 15 years ago. I told him I was going court over it and was told in found the next day! I'm now going to check out the prices on the HBC website. Never have checked. Your fan, NM
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 8, 2014: Hudson Bay Blankets, Banff

DrFumblefinger ·
Thanks for the comment, Neil. Your story is not a unique one. Many of the HBC blankets get handed down from generation to generation to generation. They are very well made, last forever, and are priced accordingly. I hope you're sitting down when you see the price tag. The display in Banff, like those in most of the town, are very much aimed at Japanese tourists, who like to buy "only the best".
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Re: The Hudson River Museum - Yonkers NY

Travel Rob ·
Thanks Jonathan L ! Sounds like the museum and Yonkers are worth spending a little time in! I'll see if I can't go on my next trip to New York.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 18, 2015: Olive Grove, Saint-Remy

GarryRF ·
I always thought picking olives would be a labour intensive task. I watched as the farmers wife placed a round blanket ( with a split in it ) on the ground under the tree. Then the tractor had a claw attachment that gripped the tree. Then it shook the tree for 10 seconds. All the olives fell on the blanket. Job done - 1 minute a tree !
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Re: Photo Gallery: Saint-Remy-de-Provence

PortMoresby ·
Of course the cat is sitting on it's tail, so much more convenient than positioning a blanket without thumbs.
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Re: Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, Manitoba, Canada. One of the buildings inside the fort complex

Jessica Meddows ·
I'll add this fort to the To Do List - my husband loves old forts! And we're passing through Manitoba on our way back to Toronto in late August or early September. Is there anything else to do in Manitoba? I heard the zoo is really good.
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Re: Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, Manitoba, Canada. One of the buildings inside the fort complex

DrFumblefinger ·
There's lots of good stuff to seen and do in Manitoba. How many days will you be there and exactly when is your visit?
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Re: Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, Manitoba, Canada. One of the buildings inside the fort complex

Jessica Meddows ·
Not sure, and not sure. We're on a working roadtrip in our 30 foot RV. Been in California for a month for work and will do another 4 weeks in Silicon Valley. Then we'll leisurely make our way back home to Toronto visa Washington, Oregon, and into Canada. So we don't set days or time limits on our travels - just to make meetings and the like!
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Re: Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, Manitoba, Canada. One of the buildings inside the fort complex

DrFumblefinger ·
When you know more specifics, I'll be happy to help you with itinerary. Generally speaking interesting things to see: 1) Forks Market. The brand new Canadian Museum of Human Rights might be open when you visit, which is in the Forks area. 2) Legislative Building 3) Winnipeg Art Gallery (largest collection of eskimo/Inuit carvings in the world) 4) Lower Fort Gary... And there are more, time allowing.
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Re: Where was Gumbo #18 - Olana, Hudson NY

Former Member ·
This was a hard one interesting church with beautiful paintings
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Re: Where was Gumbo #18 - Olana, Hudson NY

PortMoresby ·
Well done Jonathan. After your last clue I considered the Hudson River bunch as well as the Ash Can School but could find no reference to this place. It's quite a house.
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Re: Where was Gumbo #18 - Olana, Hudson NY

Paul Heymont ·
For anyone who'd like a look at Church's paintings, HERE is a link to a Wikipedia Commons page with many images, including his wonderful painting of Niagara Falls.
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A Remote Canadian Village offers Indescribable Natural Discoveries

Marilyn Jones ·
  As I left the hotel in Winnipeg I was outfitted in all my brand new cold-weather gear headed for the airport and a two hour flight to the remote village of Churchill.  I prayed my preparation for facing the sub-zero temperatures and brutal...
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Arctic Birds on Migration: Saskatchewan

My Thatched Hut ·
    Many of the Arctic birds are large white birds such as geese and swans but also include smaller and different coloured sandpipers and other birds.   Where is the best place to see these magnificent Arctic birds?  The most...
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A springtime hike on the Yakima Rim Skyline Trail

DrFumblefinger ·
After a rather long winter I was ready for a pleasant dayhike.  While I’d rather head up to the mountains for a stroll in an alpine meadow, there’s way too much snow up there in April.  Fortunately in the Northwest there are some...
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Britian's Famous Attractions Get Literal Chinese Names

Travel Rob ·
VisitBritian announced the winners in their 'Great names for Great  Britain ' campaign The campaign used the existing trend of the Chinese to give literal names to favorite celebrities, places and foods. Over 2 million Chinese visited the...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 8, 2014: Hudson Bay Blankets, Banff

DrFumblefinger ·
This past summer I'd spent a day wandering the streets of Banff with my dear friend, LestertheInvestor, and our lovely wives.  Sylvia and I stopped by the Hudson Bay Co (HBC) store and spotted this clever display of blankets drapped over a canoe....
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Visiting and Then Moving to Sunny Brisbane

ArronHidd ·
A couple years back when I was first planning this simple vacation, I never thought it would be as life changing as it was. But life is unpredictable that way, and this story is definitely one for the grandkids. My husband and I were planning a short trip to Brisbane to get away from our 9 to 5 lives, so we booked a room in a hotel and went there for a few days. It was impossible not to fall in love with the atmosphere of the city on the very first day. My husband is a nature lover, so he...
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8 Tips To Actually Relax On Family Vacation And More

John Peter ·
Traveling has many benefits in terms of both physical and mental health, which is an effective way to improve mood. However, the feeling of traveling alone or with friends is not the same as when you go with the family members. It will be the most precious moments to help the members closer. You are looking forward to your family holiday and you really need a vacation, but at the same time you fear the packing, children’s behavior, their potential sickness and unpacking all over again? You...
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August 23, 2017: Wolf Creek Pass - Colorado

Samantha ·
Join Samantha for an excursion to the San Juan Mountains, and to this scenic pass on the Continental Divide.
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December 14, 2017: Snow-shoeing on Mt. Spokane

DrFumblefinger ·
A winter wonderland, DrFumblefinger shares photos of snow-shoeing on Mt. Spokane after a fresh snow-fall.
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Japan Luxury Travel: Get on the bus, Gus!

Paul Heymont ·
Japan's new Dream Sleeper bus aims at taking business from the bullet trains by offering luxury and a convenient overnight schedule.
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Holiday Gifts for Travelers

Marilyn Jones ·
Constant traveler Marilyn Jones offers her annual round-up of gifts she recommends for travelers.
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Traveling Essentials for Everyone

Monica Albert (Guest) ·
Some good suggestions for what to include on your packing list for your next big travel adventure (sponsored content)
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Chutzpah! Domino Pizza's Italy plans

Paul Heymont ·
America's fast-food pizza chain has big plans to invade the home of pizza.
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Visiting the West Bank

Paul Heymont ·
PHeymont shares memories and reflections on a visit a few years ago 'behind the lines' in the occupied West Bank.
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New French bus rules could mean big business

Paul Heymont ·
  France's deregulation of long-distance bus service, reported  HERE   last week, may herald a huge change in France's transportation patterns. Major bus carriers are opening new routes that may not only drive down bus fares but compete...
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The Hudson River Museum - Yonkers NY

Jonathan L ·
Just north of The Bronx in the city of Yonkers is a really nice little museum that I like to visit. The Hudson River Museum sits on a beautiful piece of land overlooking the Hudson River.       The Hudson River Museum opened in 1922 as...
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Comfort and Style on the Go: Clothes for Women on the Road

Helen Bradford ·
Helen Bradford shares some of her ideas on what clothes to pack when you're an active traveler.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb. 2, 2014: New York Harbor at Sea Level

Paul Heymont ·
In New York's concrete canyons, it's possible to lose track of the city's connection to the sea...but not when you're out on a harbor trip on a tour from the South Street Seaport . This scene looks up the mouth of the Hudson River from the Upper Bay,...
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A stroll through the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Vail

DrFumblefinger ·
The  Betty Ford Alpine Gardens  is the world's highest botanical garden, situated at the foot of Vail Mountain in the Colorado Rockies, in gorgeous Vail Valley.  The Garden rests at an altitude of 8,200 feet (2,500 m) and is...
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Wave Hill Arboretum, Bronx, New York

Paul Heymont ·
Wave Hill, the former estate of the Perkins family, is one of New York's most beautiful treasures, and one of its least known. It shouldn't be!
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South America, part 1 - Galápagos Sea Turtle Cove

Kirsten Hines ·
We continue our Celebration of Nature on 7 Continents with stops in South America. The first post features a Sea Turtle cove in the Galapagos
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Antarctica, part 3. Antarctica Rocks!

Kirsten Hines ·
Kirsten Hines concludes her "Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents" series with this final installment in Antarctica. We look at the dollar currency of penguins, rocks used in constructing their nests.
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Planning a Trip to Paris? A Few Tips for you

Gold Crest Holidays ·
Going out for a trip will actually make you feel amazing. This is because if you are taking a break then you will really feel awesome. Internet is filled with lot of information and so getting access to amazing new places is quite an easy task. Make sure that you take up ample of research and then plan a perfect trip. Just get in touch with the best tour and travel company that would assist you with trips to Disneyland. How to understand which travel company is professional? There are many...
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10 Awesome Things to do on an African Safari

Monica Albert (Guest) ·
Safaris have evolved into a mixtureof travel experiences that can appeal to your individual interests, like hot-air ballooning, fly-in camping and fishing.
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7 Great Romantic Dating Ideas You Should Try

Barbie Mary ·
When a person first begins dating, a few drinks and a nice meal is all it really takes. However, once enough time has passed by and people get more comfortable with each other, it would simply be fun to add just a little “spark” back into any date night. Other than those typical dates, creative dating ideas are certainly in order. Ranging from great foodie date night ideas which include eating each one of the meal courses at a different restaurant, to various outdoorsy ideas for nature...
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Denmark ransoms last circus elephants

Paul Heymont ·
Denmark is moving toward an end to all animal performers in circuses. Even before a final ban, the government is buying and retiring the last four elephants.
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A Springtime Walk in the Desert

DrFumblefinger ·
  I've been intrigued by deserts ever since I first visited one as a teenager.  The first impression I remember having is of a lifeless, hostile and barren place.  It's certainly a hostile environment but I couldn't have been more wrong...
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Loiza - Afro-Puertorican Culture

Jonathan L ·
    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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Where was Gumbo #18 - Olana, Hudson NY

Jonathan L ·
We have gotten to Tuesday and no one has guessed Where Gumbo went this week. So here is the answer:   Gumbo traveled to the New York state town of Hudson, where Frederic Church built a house over looking the Hudson River so that he could paint....
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April 3, 2016 - Olana near Hudson NY

Jonathan L ·
Olana, in Hudson NY, was home to Frederic Church, one of the most famous painters of the Hudson River School.
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Is there a travel buff on your gift list?

Marilyn Jones ·
What to buy your family, friends, neighbors and coworkers for Christmas isn't always easy; unless they love to travel. There are dozens of gifts to give the active and armchair traveler. Here's a personal selection of my favorites!
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May 21, 2016: Hudson Valley, Cloudy Day

Paul Heymont ·
The view from Frederic Church's home along the Hudson River seems unchanged since his time...until you look the other way.
 
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