Tagged With "Amalfi Peninsula"
Blog Post
April 3, 2020: Ray's Seafood Restaurant, Seward
An excellent seafood restaurant in Seward, Ray's has won the prestigous "Alaska Best Restaurant" award.
Blog Post
5 Outdoor Activities You Need To Do in Canada
Canada is well known for its natural beauty, and it makes sense that outdoor activities are popular in the country. Amit has some suggestions for your consideration (sponsored content)
Blog Post
A journey around Iceland: 1) Reykjavik
(View of Reykjavik, from Hallsgrimkirkja) I love visiting places that are rich in scenery, mountains, rivers, waterfalls and hiking; Iceland seemed a good fit for me. Until a few years ago the cost of a trip to Iceland was...
Blog Post
East Beach Trail, Naikoon Provincial Park, Graham Island
An 89 km long beach trail on Haida Gwaii, B.C. forms the basis of this adventure.
Blog Post
South Dakota State Capital, Pierre – The Land of Infinite Variety
While in South Dakota for the LWMS Convention , we decided to check out the state capitol building in Pierre. It is a wonderful capitol and I really liked all the marble. The capitol features a copper dome, Corinthian columns, rusticated walls of...
Blog Post
Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 13, 2015: South of Naples
This summer, I spent 17 sunny days in beautiful Italy. My boyfriend and I travelled from Turin to the Amalfi Coast, stopping in Bologna, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre, Siena, the Tuscan countryside and Rome. Once in the South, we could...
Blog Post
Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 22, 2015: Cana Island Lighthouse
Door County, Wisconsin is known for its charming villages, beautiful beaches, lake vistas and nine lighthouses that help safely guide ships around the peninsula—each with a different look, history and, in many ways, personality. ...
Blog Post
The Acadian Village in Caraquet, New Brunswick,Canada
I love visiting historical villages and living folk museums whenever I travel but nothing prepared me for just how special and moving the Historical Acadian Village in Caraquet, New Brunswick, Canada was. What makes...
Blog Post
Cozumel, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico: Coral, Currents, and Clear waters
What to see: coral pinnacles, walls, caverns, tunnels and crystal clear waters. Nurse sharks, turtles (hawksbill, loggerhead, green), spiny lobsters, crab, sting rays, variety of tropical fish like queen angelfish, schools of jacks, endemic...
Blog Post
Airlines add new routes, expanded service
This week has seen a number of airlines announcing new service and expanded capacity on routes foreign and domestic. Some of the notable: American will add a new city to its route network, with flights starting March 3 to Merida, the largest city on...
Blog Post
Clouds Hill - home of Lawrence of Arabia
T E Lawrence - British soldier, writer, historian, leader of men - was a man of contradictions. He became a celebrity in the 1920s when his heroism and charisma in the Arab campaigns of 1914-18 war caught the public imagination, earning him the title...
Blog Post
April 26, 2018: Kilchurn Castle, Scotland.
Ian Cook shares the history of Kilchurn Castle in the Scottish Highlands, along with some memorable monochrome images.
Blog Post
Grays Harbor: Sea Lions, Sandpipers and BBQ
Jonathan L takes a day trip from Aberdeen to the Pacific coast and encounters the local wildlife.
Blog Post
The Korean War Veterans' Memorial, Washington DC
The Korean War Veterans' Memorial is an interesting monument in Washington DC. It has several distinctive areas and to DrFumblefinger, had an eerie quality.
Blog Post
Horse Carriages and Cape Disappointment
A varied day in the Northwest with Jonathan L, including museums and scenic beauty.
Topic
A Guide To: Family Activities in North Wales
Planning a short break or family day trip can sometimes be a stressful process. It can seem near impossible to find a destination, accommodation and activities that cater for the whole family. Thankfully, North Wales has a wide range of fantastic activities and quality family friendly B&B accommodation to suit your needs. For inspiration, here’s a list of four great family friendly activities to try on your next visit to North Wales. Criccieth Castle Whilst there are many castles in...
Blog Post
Passport Woes
Passports -- we can't travel without them and many of us enjoy seeing the various stamps we collect on our journeys. Bob Cranwell shares some colorful passport-related moments in his illustrious travel career.
Blog Post
Little Petra: Another chapter in Jordan's history
Siq al-Barid, known as Little Petra, is more recently-discovered than its famous namesake. Join Marilyn Jones on a trip to see it.
Blog Post
Jan. 27, 2018: Scenes in the Alfama, Lisbon
A few scenes from Lisbon's oldest, and perhaps most famous, neighborhood.
Topic
The Charm of the Most Beautiful Mountains Will Amaze You!
Many people drive inspiration from different things. What is your inspiration> well, if you ask in your circle and social groups; you might end up in mountains. There are many fellows who take inspiration from the charm and beauty of mountains. Have you ever pondered about the gorgeous mountains that the world has stored for you? Yes, the world is full of wonders and beauties. When talking about landscapes, sceneries, mountains and hills; there are plenty of options that are absolutely...
Blog Post
Whidbey Island, Washington
Jonathan L explores the islands, forts and ferries of Puget Sound.
Blog Post
A Day in Coimbra, Portugal
Once Portugal's capital, and still the seat of its oldest university, Coimbra offers a pleasant excursion from either Lisbon or Porto.
Blog Post
Iberian lynx loves to travel
A rare lynx released with a tracker in southern Portugal turns up in Catalonia after going missing a year ago.
Blog Post
Jan. 31, 2018: Lake Crescent, Washington
Jonathan L takes us into the Olympic National Park to visit Lake Crescent.
Blog Post
Olympic National Park Part 1, Washington
Join Jonatian L on a visit to the 'oppressively green' beauty of the Olympic Peninsula, Washington
Blog Post
Forks, Washington: At the heart of Olympic National Park
Join Jonathan L on a visit to small town America, a small town that sits among some of the most beautiful land you can visit.
Blog Post
Feb: 18, 2018: Hall of Mosses, Hoh Rain Forest
The Olympic Peninsula of Washington is home to the world's largest temperate rain forest. The Hall of Mosses shows the effects of all that rain.
Blog Post
Olympic National Forest Pt 2: Forks to Aberdeen ,WA
Jonathan L continues his visit to this magnificent forest, including the Hoh Rain Forest.
Blog Post
March 8, 2018: Rhossili Bay, Gower, Wales
Professor Abe shares some lovely coastal scenes from his lovely home-country of Wales.
Topic
Sardinia Holidays: The best areas of Sardinia for the perfect summer
The magical island of Sardinia stands out for its beautiful beaches and impressive landscapes, for its ancestral traditions and its famous horse races, also for the festivities of Sant Efisio (in Cagliari) and we cannot forget the famous “Cavalcata Sarda”. This island, located in insular Italy , give a warm welcome to all visitors who want to discover its magnificent cultural heritage. Sardinia offers a large array of leisure activities such as the opportunity for practising water sports,...
Blog Post
Astoria, Oregon
Jonathan L takes a trip to the Columbia River and the old cannery town of Astoria, Oregon
Blog Post
Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Museum, Charlottesville, VA
Did you know there was a Museum dedicated to Australian Aboriginal Art in the USA? George G visits and shares the experience today.
Blog Post
Active Leisure: Walking Tours around Australia
New contributor Victoria Lim has several terrific suggestions on active walking vacations in Australia. It's good for your body and your mind, so get going!
Blog Post
Taking a tour to Chichén Itzá
Jonathan L takes us along on a tour of Chichén Itzá, with a bonus swim in an underground lake.
Blog Post
A Park Grows in Brooklyn
Nearly 200 years ago, New York and Brooklyn, then separate cities and the greatest shipping centers on the East Coast, saw the land along the rivers—Hudson and East—begin to fill with docks, piers, warehouses and freight traffic....
Blog Post
Gumbo's Pic of the Day. March 17, 2014: Snaefellsjokull volcano, Iceland
Anyone who is a fan of SciFi will remember this volcano as the place Jules Verne's Professor and his team began their Journey to the Center of the Earth (which was reached from the volcano via a series of lava tubes). ...
Blog Post
In John Steinbeck’s wake: My Blog from the Sea of Cortez.
(Isla Espiritu Santo, views of the Sea of Cortez, Mexico) As a lad I enjoyed exploring the world through the pages of a good book. Arthur C. Clarke lead me on diving adventures off Ceylon and Australia, as well as on a...
Blog Post
A journey around Iceland: 5) Snaefellsnes Peninsula
(Ingjaldscholl church and Snaefellsjokull glacier, Iceland) The last full day of our Icelandic trip was spent off the Ring Road in West Iceland on the charming Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Anyone who is a fan of Sci-Fi will...
Blog Post
Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 22, 2013: Gray Whales, Magdalena Bay, Baja, Mexico
Whales are truly magnificent and fascinating creatures. The largest living animals on the planet, yet very gentle. It's always a thrill for me to see them on my travels. Gray whales live a migratory life wintering in the warm...
Blog Post
Coastal California: Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Officially called the Pigeon Point Light Station, it’s been my sentinel, standing at the edge of my personal territory, telling me I’m nearing, or leaving, my family on the coastside of the Bay Area, south of San Francisco. I...
Blog Post
Gallery: St. Lawrence Market. 1) The Produce
Readers of TravelGumbo know that we've great affection for Farmers' Markets, and we visit, shop at, and feature them often. One of the finest markets I've ever been to is the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto. This market was...
Blog Post
Granville Island Market, Vancouver. 1) The Produce
One of my favorite markets anywhere is the Granville Island Public Market in Vancouver. Situated on a piece of reclaimed land, it's become a peninsula and is an island in name only. It adjoins False Creek and Burrard Inlet south of...
Blog Post
Coastal California: A Village, a Hamlet, and a Wide Spot in the Road
I was born in San Francisco and grew up in the Bay Area, mostly in Redwood City on the Peninsula, 25 miles south of the City, on the east side of the mountains that separate the bay from the ocean. During my teens, on warm weekends and hot...
Blog Post
Will Mers Affect Mideast Airlines?
Gumbo has reported on the major expansion of the Mideast Airlines - Emirates Airline of Dubai , Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways of Abu Dhabi. Those three airlines now send nearly 120 large, new planes weekly to a growing number of American...
Blog Post
Highly Awaited Peninsula Hotel Paris Opens August 1st
Hong Kong based Peninsula Hotels is opening a hotel in Paris, August 1st. It's one of the most anticipated luxury hotel openings this year. The historic building took six years to restore. The building was the hotel where George Gershwin stayed...
Blog Post
DrFumblefinger's Ireland Series
1) Overview of Ireland Road trip around Ireland: 2) Rock of Cashel 3) Kenmare 4) Ring of Kerry 5) Town of Dingle 6) Slea Head/Dingle Peninsula and Galarus Oratory 7) Cliffs of Moher 8) Northern Ireland/Portrush 9) Giant's Causeway...
Blog Post
Gallery: St. Catharines Market, Ontario
One of the oldest Farmers Markets in Ontario is found on the Niagara peninsula, in the pleasant small city of St. Catharines (nicknamed the "Garden City"). The market has been held since the early 1800s and is currently located in Market Square...
Blog Post
A visit to Waterton National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park is in the extreme south-west of the province of Alberta and is contiguous with Glacier National Park in Montana. It includes some of the most spectacular scenery in the Canadian Rockies,...
Blog Post
Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 14, 2014: Tulum – One of the Best-preserved Coastal Mayan Sites
About one hour's drive from the popular beach resort town of Cancun you'll find Tulum, a Pre-Columbian Mayan walled city. Tulum is situated along the east coast of Mexico'sYucatan Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea. The...
Blog Post
Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 26, 2014: Dritvik - Djupalonssandur, Iceland
Dritvik - Djupalonssandur is a beautiful and dramatic black sand and pebble beach with amazing volcanic rocks rising high above the ground. Situated on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula in the southwest of Iceland, and having the...