Tagged With "ice cap"
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Hertz summer plan: raise prices, cap capacity
Hertz ad featured on a Ryanair jst Wikimedia / robot Just like the airlines, Hertz is adjusting capacity in search of greater profitability. And it's also doing something they're not doing at the...
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Can SAS's 3-drink cap stop drunk-flying?
After 3 stiff drinks, SAS wants you to stick to the soft stuff... Photo: Xianxing / Wikimedia SAS, the big Scandinavian carrier, is trying a 3-drink limit for alcoholic beverages on its flights in an attempt to curb...
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Europe: Say goodbye to roaming fees, but not so soon
Airport cellphone users...plans still underway to end their roaming charges. Photo: Dmitry Rozhov The previously-announced plan to rid Europe of cellphone roaming charges is still on track, but delayed at the station for...
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Rooms for the 1%: World's 10 most expensive hotels
The most expensive hotel in the world... Photo: Aman Resorts Luxury-hotels.com, whose name tells you what they're about, has published a survey of this summer's most expensive hotels in the world. Although, of course, they'll try...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sept. 30, 2015: Phragmites in Winter
Phragmites—the common reed—grows everywhere there's water, and so successfully that in many places, including the lake in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, it's considered an invasive plant...but one that's proven resistant to attempts to get rid...
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Inspired by Ice Hotels, SandCastle Hotels Make Debut in the Netherlands
Two Sand Hotels opened in Oss and Sneed, the Netherlands, the sites of annual sand sculpture festivals. They got the idea from the Ice Hotels of Sweden and Finland. Like the Ice Hotels, the Sand Hotels are seasonal. The...
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March 9, 2018: The Commando Memorial (Spean Bridge), Scotland
Ian Cook shares one of the United Kingdom's most beloved monuments, that dedicated to British Commando Forces. The monument offers panoramic views, including of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mòr.
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Castle Stalker, Scotland
A medieval castle in one of the most picturesque settings in Europe, Ian Cook shares the story and beautiful photo-essay of Castle Stalker.
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Airbnb, cities continue to fuss over rules
Across Europe and in the U.S., the struggle over rules for short-term rentals continues.
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Airline chiefs say "Take the train!"
Aviation leaders are starting to push for trains as the better choice for shorter distances between cities.
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July 26, 2018: Last Reminder of Winter
Surprised at how much ice remained in the bays of Lake Winnipeg in Mid-May, the presence of ice and cold water didn't stop these hardy Canadian youngsters from enjoying the sunny day and a chance to float on a small iceberg.
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A journey around Iceland: 3) South Iceland
(Black sand beach in Vik, Iceland) Many think South Iceland offers the island’s most spectacular scenery. It’s hard to argue with this except to say that we found all of Iceland to be filled with...
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Gallery: Signs of Quebec
Quebec is one of the oldest cities in North America, founded in 1608, now a city of 500,000. It was built on a rocky promontory (Cap-Diamant) which provided excellent defensive views including of the St. Lawrence River...
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Grizzly Paw Brewery and Restaurant, Canmore, Alberta
Situated just south of Banff in the great Rocky Mountain town of Canmore, the Grizzly Paw Brewing Company and Restaurant is popular with locals and Albertans. The pub opened in 1996 and has a cozy wooden interior, with several fireplaces, and a...
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America's Best Ice-Cream Shops? Tell us yours...
Fodor's has published a list of what they consider (or their readers consider, actually) the 16 best ice-cream shops in the country. You can see the LIST and check for your favorites on there. Unlike the USA Today best burger list...
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Contemporary philosophers
This has nothing much to do with travel, but I enjoyed these insights and thought you might too: ***** The first piece of luggage on the carousel never belongs to anyone. ~ George Roberts ***** If God had intended us to fly he would have...
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Azucar Ice Cream in Little Habana, Miami
Not too long ago I took a field trip over to my dad’s hood – La Pequeña Habana , or Little Havana. While I was walking around looking for content I stumbled upon quite the gem – Azucar Ice Cream . The Azucar...
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October 26, 2016: Dillon Reservoir
Samantha visits the Dillon Reservoir, a great spot in Colorado for outdoor recreation and beautiful views.
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October 24, 2016: Osprey, Victoria Beach, Manitoba
An up close look at an osprey on its nesting platform. Osprey are commonly called fish eagles and are very adept at catching fish -- which lazier bald eagles often steal from them.
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French Riviera pied-a-terre: €1 Billion
For the price, 35 acres, 10 bedrooms, 14,000 tropical plants, and a few slices of history.
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Château Frontenac, Quebec City (Where Gumbo was #181)
Gumbo was visiting the most photographed hotel in the world, the beautiful Château Frontenac, in Quebec City.
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LaGuardia rebuild may expand more than terminals
New York's LaGuardia Airport is getting a complete make-over, and deals for longer flights may be in the package.
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April 9, 2017: A Sign of Spring
Nothing like melting ice to remind one that spring is just around the corner....
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7 Underrated United States Vacation Destinations
Odetta Viola has some suggestions for interesting and less visited destinations for your consideration in the USA (sponsored content).
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Dutch pols: Cut Schiphol night flights
Schiphol's success is important to the Dutch economy, but its busy schedules are also an irritant to its neighbors.
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Church of St. John the Baptist, Lake Bohinj (Where Gumbo was #324)
Gumbo was visiting the Church of St. John the Baptist in Lake Bohinj. The medieval church is beautifully situated in a lovely natural setting and features some interesting murals of its patron saint.
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June 12, 2019: Little Man Ice Cream, Denver, Colorado
Samantha and her nephew checked out Little Man Ice Cream in Denver. It was a yummy treat which she hopes to enjoy again soon.
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Kinderdijk: How the Dutch stay dry
PHeymont visits a famous land of windmills site and learns about the history of the technology that keeps the Netherlands from becoming Submarinelands.
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Can WOW get off the ground again?
With new owners, a plan for the purple-plane Icelandic carrier to fly again, even as France's second-biggest airline collapses.
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The Prater, Vienna: Austria's Playground for Everyone
While in Vienna, Samantha and her husband spent a few hours checking out Austria's playground, the Prater. The giant Ferris Wheel is the draw to the park, but there is so much to see and do.
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Kluane National Park
DrFumblefinger visits remote Kluane National Park in the Yukon territory. The park is home to most of the largest mountains in Canada, including it's tallest peak, Mt. Logan. It is home to hundreds of glaciers and forms part of the world's largest non-polar ice cap.
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Ice Fishing 101: A Quick Overview For First Timers
Ice fishing is a very unique type of sport. It entails sitting on the ice, over a hole in the middle of winter. The conditions are miserable and you have to constantly keep your hole from freezing up. It might sound overwhelming to some people. However, for others, it is heaven on earth. Some anglers enjoy and prefer ice fishing. If you are looking to engage in this unique fishing experience, here is a quick overview for you. The basic factors which you need to know before going for ice...
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Top 5 Places to Visit on Your Next Antarctica Adventure
Darren shares some of the highlights of a visit to Antarctica with you (sponsored content)
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Gibside, Tyne and Wear
Ian Cook shares fantastic images and the history of another memorable English estate in County Durham, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
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Greenland from six miles high!
One of the advantages of the polar route between Europe and western North America is that on the westbound flight you generally travel during daylight. The route takes you over southern Greenland and on a good day the view out your window...
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'Come Get Your Kicks...' on Route 66
Emilylw serves up a slice of classic Americana on a famous road she hadn't even been consciously aiming for...a real road trip experience!
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Ice Star Wars Opens Tomorrow in Liège, Belgium
Photo from Ice Star Wars Facebook Page This year International Ice Sculpture...
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March 18, 2016. Frozen
Frozen mist from a waterfall has yielded some spectacular images, captured by the lens of Ian Cook.
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Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents: Australia, part 1 - Bowerbirds in Australia's Bunya Mountains
Always a scientist with an eye to detail, Kirsten shares her observations of the BowerBird's nesting and mating behavior in the Bunya mountains of Australia.
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Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
DrFumblefinger visits the fascinating Yukon Beringia Interpretative Center in Whitehorse. The museum presents life in the Yukon during the last great Ice Age.
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Europe hangs up on high phone rates
Europe's Parliament passes new rules capping phone service costs and calling for a 5G service rollout.
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Daytripping in Historic Lancaster
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger takes us on a tour of historic sites in this central Pennsylvania city noted for its Mennonite and Amish heritage.
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October 6, 2018: 'Ice and Flowers', Kluane National Park
DrFumblefinger really enjoyed this work of art, prominently and proudly displayed at the Kluane National Park Visitor Center at Haines Junction in the Yukon Territory.
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Nov. 28, 2018: Rainbow House Shaved Ice, Oahu
Samantha and her husband had some great shaved ice on the North Shore on Oahu, at a little place called Rainbow House Shaved Ice. Definitely worth a visit if in the area.
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Quetta, Train to Chaman
Bob Cranwell shares a story of a memorable train journey in high altitude Pakistan.
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March 25, 2019: 1958 Buick Special, Calgary
Cars from the 1950s are among DrFumblefinger's favorites. This lovely chrome-rich Buick Special is a beautiful example of craftsmanship from that era.
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Copenhagen snags Tour de France start
Copenhagen is set to join the elite list of non-French starting points for the iconic Tour de France bicycle race.
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Crowded Vatican Museums consider a cap
More hours, more entrances, more air conditioning and a possible visitor cap are planned to address a growing problem.
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Re: When the weather gives you lemons, try an icecycle!
When I first glimpsed your headline, I thought it would go something like this, "When the weather gives you lemons, eat yellow ice!" (which my mother always told me not to do as a boy!). Bikes are surprisingly popular in the winter, at least in Calgary. You can even get wider than usual studded snow- tires for them. Interesting story! thanks.