Tagged With "Burgundy Canal"
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Paris by Night: Fleeting Glimpses
I've never set out to document Paris at night, never had a conscious plan to record a particular area or its life. These are just selections from several visits, held together only by the late hour or by something that pleased me. Night doesn't have...
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3 Alternatives To b&b Accommodation In France
With reliably warm weather, beautiful scenery and gastronomic delights; France is a very popular holiday destination. As parts of the country are only hours away, it is a hit with both those looking for long summer vacations or short weekends away. France offers a huge variety of holiday and accommodation options, so there is something for everyone. While hotels and B&B’s are a very popular choice, if you’re after something a little different on your holiday to France then here are three...
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Unusual Itinerary: cruise to circle South America
A more-than-two-month cruise that includes the Amazon, fjords and the Falklands will sail in 2019.
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Museums of Buffalo and Corning, New York
At the end of Jonathan L's recent trip along the Erie Canal, he found time to take in a selection of upstate museums, and he shares them here.
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Top 10 Things to Do in Birmingham
Birmingham is the second largest city in the UK with a population of approximately 1,000,075 at the latest count. With a distinguished history based on its manufacturing heritage this proud city is now a magnet for tourists from all over the world and whether it is shopping you love, attractions or festivals and events, Birmingham and its surrounding area has everything you can think of. Murder Mystery Events If you are thinking of taking a weekend break in Birmingham why not try a Murder...
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May 31, 2017: Blue Herons on the Erie Canal
On a recent drive across New York State, Jonathan L encountered these birds along the Erie Canal; two stood still for their portraits!
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Dubai Marina: a Gallery
A lovely new cluster of skyscrapers built on what was once a stretch of sandy desert, it's hard not to be impressed with the vision of the people who constructed the Dubai Marina.
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June 4, 2017 Brewing Vats on the Erie Canal
The Erie Canal is used mostly by pleasure craft these days, but Jonathan L had the chance to see a major industrial shipment pass through.
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Venice's Royal Gardens set for restoration
Napoleon's gardens will be restored with funds from an insurance company, continuing a trend of private funding for landmark preservation in Italy.
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Cruise ships shift to Panama's new wider locks
With the Panama Canal's new wider locks, more cruise ships are able to make the popular trip. Disney Wonder, above, was first to use the new locks.
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China's newest wrinkle: Speed bumps for pedestrians
For reasons that are still the subject of speculation, Chinese officials have put down pedestrian bumps to slow walkers along a scenic canal.
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200 Years of History on the Erie Canal
After 200 years, the Erie Canal is still at work, and at leisure. JonathanL follows it from Buffalo to Albany for a great tour.
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Paris cleanup: More fines, still lots of litter
There's been progress, but Paris's war on 'uncivil behavior' has a long way to go.
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July 2, 2017: Lockport, NY
Lockport NY was part of the original Erie Canal. The locks above are part of the new canal (built in 1908).
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Burano: A Venetian Treasure
Join Marilyn Jones on a visit to one of Venice's outer islands for a different view of the area's life.
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Got 15 weeks? Cunard's got a Round-the-World cruise
Queen Victoria will make a 107-day, 30-port, 6-continent round-the-world trip next year.
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Valparaiso—Chile's Oceanside Gem
Join Marilyn Jones on a tour of Chile's major seaport, a town that is recovering its faded beauty
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Seattle's Museum of History and Industry
A fascinating walk through the things and industries that made Seattle what it is, in an area that no longer is what it was.
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Small Museums of New York State
While driving across New York following the Erie Canal, Jonathan L had the opportunity to stop at some of the smaller museums that are often missed by tourists.
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Rarer than an eclipse: Münster's day in the sun
Münster's big outdoor sculpture exhibit happens only once a decade.
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Denmark: A bridge not far enough
"Measure twice, cut once," the saying goes. But apparently a Danish bridge-builder didn't measure carefully enough.
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Burden Iron Works, Troy NY—a trip through industrial history
Jonathan L finds another small museum with a great story: the history of the early industrial revolution along the Erie Canal.
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September 20, 2017: House Boats on the Kerala Backwaters
Professor Abe's journey into the Kerala backcountry continues, today with a house boat cruise.
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Venice's colorful carnival in its last week
Venice's Carnival, one of the most colorful anywhere, comes to an end Tuesday.
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Perfect Itinerary for a Dubai Family Vacation
Priyanka shares lots of details you can use when planning your next trip to Dubai.
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Nature and History: Great Falls of the Potomac
The Potomac River's spectacular falls just north of Washington are a pleasant visit, and the scene of important American history.
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Nov. 23, 2019: A Houseboat that's Just Ducky
Along the Regents Canal in London, PHeymont spotted a small and unusual houseboat and its inhabitant.
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Memories of Dijon, France
George G shares memories of some wonderful travel experiences in Dijon which, as he shares with us, has a lot more going for it than its famous mustard.
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Tight squ-e-e-e-z-e though Greek canal
Thrill-seeking passengers on a cruise ship get a tight excitement passing through the Corinth Canal.
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Some of the Best Activities to Try in Dubai
Henry Taylor provides a look at some of the most interesting things you can try in the dynamic city of Dubai
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Lambertville, New Jersey (Where Gumbo Was #345)
Jonathan L explores Lambertville NJ, where Gumbo was this week
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Bubbling up rubbish in Amsterdam canals
Amsterdam is blowing bubbles: A test is using compressed air to help bring up plastic and other waste to keep the canals clean.
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A Day in the Highlands
An all-too-brief day in the Scottish highlands gave PHeymont a different view of a fabled country
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Nyhavn: Copenhagen's Gem
DrFumblefinger found the Nyhavn neighborhood the loveliest in Copenhagen. Built in the 17th century as the city's main harbor, it remains a popular tourist destination.
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Amsterdam: Glimpses of the Jordaan
Join PHeymont for a look at one of Amsterdam's trendiest neighborhoods and its not-so-trendy history.
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Daytripping: The Lafayette Trail, Havre De Grace, Maryland
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger explores some of the sights around the history-rich Lafayette Trail.
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Only a Taste of Amsterdam
Amsterdam has too much good food of too many kinds to 'do' in a day, but PHeymont enjoyed his food tour nonetheless!
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4 Best Things to Do When In Las Vegas
James Parker offers some suggestions for fun activities when in Las Vegas (sponsored content)
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Wiener Bonbons: Highlights of Vienna (Where Gumbo was #114)
This week’s puzzle started with a very puzzling picture—so puzzling it needed a second shot to clarify that it was in a tunnel. Even so, Jonathan L was sharp enough to jump to a correct conclusion, which he hinted to the crowd in a comment...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 13, 2015: A Band in Beaune
I’d enjoyed several days walking along the Burgundy Canal in France, near Dijon, then relaxed for a week in Beaune, a beautiful town surrounded by vineyards . It was a springtime flea market day and I wandered among the...
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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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Long, hot summer shrinks French wine production
Some of last year's wines of Provence, at a local festival in Saint-Remy de Provence The weeks and weeks of high heat across Europe, and especially in France, are affecting prospects for this year's French wine vintage. Because of the...
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Touring Telemark County in Norway
Rick Steves, the travel author and TV personality, wrote "Frankly, if you go to Oslo and don't get out to the fjords, you should have your passport revoked." Well, it's a good thing Mr. Steves is not in charge of US passports, because our...
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Suez Canal Opens With Celebrations
Photo by PortMoresby: Car Ferry, Suez Canal The Suez Canal inaugurates its major extension with celebrations. They are opening a 35km parallel channel to the...
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Top 25 landmarks...how many have you seen?
Not on the list... Photo: Tysto / Wikimedia TripAdvisor's released its Top 25 Travelers' Choice landmark list again, and the first thing that stands out is that 8 of the top 10 are religious structures or importance. The...
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Yes, Winter's coming: France gets first snow
Massif de Sancy in this week's snow. Photo: Sancy Tourism Bureau After a summer of scorching temperatures all over Europe, central France has gotten its first...
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Ian Cook's TravelGumbo contributions
A listing of Ian Cook's contributions to TravelGumbo. Check out this great list of wonderful photography.
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Rochester, NY: City of Re-Invention (Where Gumbo Was #140)
Gumbo’s location in Puzzle #140, as Travelling Canuck and GarryRF recognized, was the puzzling city of Rochester, New York—a city that has re-invented itself so many times that its nicknames tangle the tongue. It’s been the Young...
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Top 5 Underwater Destinations
Kathryn Curzon shares some of the greatest underwater destinations on the planet, awaiting our exploration and enjoyment!
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June 25, 2018: A Cafe in Dubai
DrFumblefinger takes a refreshment break in a traditional cafe in Dubai, the Arabian Tea House Cafe.