Tagged With "Golden Horn"
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A Rambler in Valparaiso, Chile
A ramble with PHeymont through Chile's historic premier port city, now reviving commercially and as a tourism destination.
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Breisach on the Rhine, Germany's Europe City
Quiet Breisach on the Rhine has an eventful history and a 20th-century claim to fame as first to vote for a united Europe.
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San Francisco's Japanese Tea Garden
PortMoresby has a history of visits to this garden during more than half its 124 years, since the mid 1950's, and for her it never grows old.
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San Francisco's de Young Museum
PortMoresby has a good look at the de Young Museum's most recent incarnation in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
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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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McAdam Railway Station, New Brunswick, Canada
Gumbo was found at one of the most interesting train stations in the world. Find out more!
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Herculaneum, 79 A.D.
As a visitor to Naples, Italy and the surrounding countryside, it’s hard to disregard the presence of Mt. Vesuvius looming everywhere one goes. For example, should one forget for a moment, we have only to step onto the...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jan. 20, 2014: The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most internationally recognized symbols of San Francisco, California, and the United States. It has been declared one of the Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb. 13, 2014: The Manitoba Legislative Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Manitoba Legislative Building is the meeting place of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba -- the main governing body for the province, equivalent to an American state's legislature. Situated in central Winnipeg,...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 1st, 2014:Traditional Maltese Musical Instruments
I recently attended a cultural evening at the National Archives complex in Rabat, Malta. The theme was a lecture and demonstration of original and traditional Maltese folk music instruments. One of the lecturers was a music historian from Ireland who...
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May 26, 2016. Buddha, Chalong Monastery, Phuket
Today's Pic of the Day, from Sarcee, a Golden Buddha from Phuket.
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May 1, 2016 - San Francisco Harbor
Ending a three week cruise in San Francisco at sunrise, I had the opportunity to take some photos I might never again. The Golden Gate and the city looked wonderful as we came into the bay.
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Golden Gate Park, San Francisco: Where Gumbo Was (#145)
This week Gumbo made it to the West Coast with a visit to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
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March 2, 2016. Making bread, Amritsar
In India, every Sikh temple provides two free meals a day to anyone needing or wanting them. These two women prepare bread for the meals.
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10 Top Rated Tourist Attractions in Dubai
1 Burj Khalifa Dubai's landmark building is the Burj Khalifa, which at 829.8 meters is the tallest building in the world and the most famous of the city's points of interest. For most visitors, a trip to the observation deck on the 124th floor here is a must-do while in the city. The views across the city skyline from this bird's-eye perspective are simply staggering. The slick observation deck experience includes a multimedia presentation on both Dubai and the building of the Burj Khalifa...
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5 Top UNESCO Heritage Sites of Golden Triangle Circuit in India
If you're trying to find a singular mix of attractions in India, it's best to move towards the Golden Triangle circuit. those that area unit unaccustomed India or on a good schedule, visit Jaipur, Agra, and Delhi to get an simple Indian expertise. To know a lot of about Golden Triangle Tour, browse our exclusive diary article, what's Golden Triangle Tour India and Why it's famous? These 3 destinations aren't some random decide. These 3 area units heritage-filled sites with fascinating...
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A brief about Golden Triangle tour packages
Want to make most of your first India trip? Why not, try Golden triangle tours? These tours offer you a beautiful peep into the diverse cultures, royal traditions and heritages within a short frame of time. If you are wondering from where to begin this vast subcontinent’s tour, how about the going for the Golden triangle tour packages? Golden triangle tours take you on a stroll to India’s three most prominent tourist destinations, Delhi-Agra- Jaipur. Imagine ending up being in an altogether...
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October 12, 2018: Whooper Swans, Northumberland
Ian Cook captures some beautiful images of Whooper swans and shares some of their natural history in today's Pic of the Day.
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Re: "Lactation Station" joining airport amenities
There's a real problem, and it has a number of parts. First, there are some who need reminding that nursing is normal...and some of those complain loudly (happened in my presence on a bus last week) even though nothing was exposed. But the point of the lactation station, I think, touches the other horn of the dilemma. Some families feel that, even covered by a blanket, that they are the object of unwanted attention, and prefer some privacy...and the lactation station is a lot better solution...
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Re: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco: Where Gumbo Was (#145)
Another great park - like Central Park NY - the creation of another Great Brit.
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Re: May 1, 2016 - San Francisco Harbor
It always amazes me how different familiar scenes can look in a different light or with a different angle...thanks!
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Re: McNutt Sculpture Garden and Outdoor Sculptures - San Antonio, Texas
My daughter and her family enjoy sculpture gardens. She lives in Texas so I will recommend McNutt to her.
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Re: San Francisco's Japanese Tea Garden
There's something so appealing and soothing about visiting a Japanese Garden. I make a point of visiting Japanese Gardens if at all possible during my travels. This one is terrific!
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Re: Black Rhinos on the move
Whilst it is correct that both poaching and habitat losses represent severe threats to the survival of rhinos, it is clearly poaching that constitutes the most acute risk. More than two (black/white) rhinos per day are poached in South Africa alone: https://www.savetherhino.org/a...outh-africa-in-2018/ And all because of some idiotic belief in the healing properties of rhino horn ...
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Re: Walking the Golden Gate Bridge
Born at the near end, taken home to the far end, looks like home to me.
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Naples: Lively Streets and Sights
A week in Naples gave PHeymont a chance to see some of the liveliest street scenes in a colorful and chaotic neighborhood.
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Mining for History at Sutter's Mill
The museum at the site of California's original gold strike works hard at making clear truths behind the legendary images.
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Hercules Beetle, Costa Rica
DrFumblefinger came across this gigantic bug while hiking in the rainforest of Costa Rica's northeast coastal region.
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The Falkland Islands
With a rich maritime history, abundant wildlife and immensely hospitable locals, this slice of Britain in the South Atlantic has a lot going for it.
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Re: Sleepy Rhinos, Hlane National Park, eSwatini
Look at the bright side - at least you have seen one more wild rhino than most people! :-) However, if you want to increase the count eSwatini is THE place to see them. The country appears to be doing very well in terms of preventing poaching - not an easy thing to do when you're up against well-organised criminal gangs who even use helicopters to pursue their prey. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tr...ni-wildlife-holiday/ Unfortunately, the senseless killing will not stop until there is no...
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The Royal Armoury, Stockholm, Sweden
DrFumblefinger visits the Royal Armoury museum in Stockholm. It's part of the Royal Palace complex and features a broad variety of items that belonged to the royal family, dating back as far as 500 years.
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The Spouting Horn, Kauai
DrFumblefinger visits a popular blowhole on the south shore of Kauai, known as the Spouting Horn.
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Lackawanna County: Art, Architecture, Magic
Stephanie shares some of the many interesting sights in Scranton and Lackawanna County.
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It's Apple Time in Idaho!
Recently DrFumblefinger went to harvest some fresh apples, and shares photos from that day. The trees were packed with fruit!
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Buffalo Bill Grave and Museum - Lookout Mountain, CO
Samantha shares pictures from several visits to the final resting place of William F Cody, aka Buffalo Bill atop beautiful Lookout Mountain, Colorado
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Holland America goes deep on S. America
Holland-America is sending some of its smaller ships on ambitious itineraries around South America
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Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
Sabi Sand shares a border with Kruger National Park, a 50-kilometre unfenced boundary across which wildlife is free to wander.
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Transiting the Suez Canal
The Suez Canal is open for ships of all countries to conduct international trade, but it has been closed five times and has been at the centre of major global conflicts.
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Ethiopia Musings: 5) Visiting the Rift Valley
About 250-300 kilometers due south of Addis Ababa is the Great Rift Valley , a remnant of long forgotten volcanic activity from millennia ago. The person I had arranged the visit with offered to drive me down to the Rift Valley Lakes, which...
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Returning to Patagonia
After spending more than a week in Antarctica and a day and a half heading north across Drake's passage, DrFumblefinger sees his first views of South America—namely, Cape Horn.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 16, 2014: American Golden Plover
The American Golden Plover is a stunning bird. The face and belly are jet black with a pure white strip running from the forehead, around the back of the face and down the neck.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 28, 2015: The Golden Temple In Amritsar, Punjab, India
The Golden Temple, or Harmandir Sahib, is the holiest Sikh Temple and is breathtakingly beautiful. But what makes the visit so very unforgettable and enjoyable is the relaxed atmosphere.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 20, 2014: Golden Temple, Amritsar, India
The Sri Harimandir Sahib, more famously known as the Golden Temple, is situated in Amritsar in the state of Punjab in India. It is the central religious place of worship for Sikhism.