Tagged With "Snowy Mountains"
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Dispatches from Ikaria: Part 4
Professor Abe's fun and insightful series on visiting Ikaria concludes this week. Be sure to check out the great story and accompanying photos
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August 16, 2017: Davos, Switzerland
For today's Pic of the Day, George G shares some scenes from beautiful Davos, Switzerland.
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Pyramids of Güímar, Tenerife, Canary Islands
Ian Cook unravels the mystery behind the 'pyramids' of Tenerife, Canary Islands
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To the top of Mount Teide, Tenerife, Canary Islands.
If you like hiking, Ian Cook shares a fascinating adventure this week, as he works his way up one of the tallest volcanoes in the world.
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Resort life: Sun, Sand, Birds and Lizards
PHeymont and his wife aren't really resort people, but on a recent trip with friends they enjoyed themselves, and found new relationships with wildlife.
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Abandoned funicular becomes Swiss village's lifeline
A long-abandoned funicular becomes a lifeline for a village that's lost it only road to a landslide
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March 15, 2017: Winter Scenes from Turner Valley
Some wildlife scenes Pierre Renault recently captured while recently driving through Alberta's Turner Valley.
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Top Long Distance Hiking Trails in the USA
Like to go for a long distance walk? Then Brian Bradshaw has just the post for you. Check out some of these beautiful (and challenging) hikes!
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Visiting Erupting Mount Etna
We hadn't even planned to visit Mount Etna, but when it erupted while we were heading to Sicily, it was practically an engraved invitation.
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Lanzarote: an Undervalued Paradise
Ian Cook shares a great photoessay and details of Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands and a favorite of Ian's. It is a slice of underappreciated paradise.
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Tallest cable-car to be replaced by taller
The world's longest, tallest hanging cable car will soon be eclipsed by its replacement.
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Norway acts to save threatened Preikestolen cliff
Norway takes steps to protect a famed tourist attraction threatened by a widening crack
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August 31, 2017: In the Tea Gardens of Munnar
Professor Abe shares photos of the tea plantations around Munnar, a hill station in the Keralan part of the Western Ghats.
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August 18, 2017: Parco Grotta Cascate, Varone
Ian Cook shares visits to Parco Grotta Cascate near Varone in the Lake Garda region of Italy.
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Eastern Europe Rail Odyssey #5: Istanbul to Tbilisi
Wilbur takes us on another memorable train journey, this one starting in Istanbul, then on to Ankara, Erzurum, Batumi (bu bus), Yerevan and ending in Tbilisi
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Germany: World-record cable car almost ready
A two-mile-long cable-car ride to the top of Germany's highest peak opens mid-December, replacing an old record-holder.
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Walk the Redwood Forest of Muir Woods
Jonathan L says "I am not much of a 'back to nature' kind of guy... But Muir Woods National Monument is a totally different experience." Share it with him!
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Diamond Head State Monument, Oahu (Where Gumbo Was #230)
Gumbo was visiting Oahu's most famous landmark, Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater adjoining Honolulu. Our puzzle clues took us up the path to the rim of the crater, with its splendid views of Oahu and especially Waikiki beach.
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Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, Alberta (Where Gumbo Was #236)
Gumbo was visiting Writing-on-Stone Provincial park in south-central Alberta. A beautiful prairie landscape dotted with hundreds of hoodoos and the Milk River make for a memorable destination.
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Working on the Railroad: San Diego's model museum
At one of the largest model railroad museums anywhere, PHeymont enjoyed both the exhibits and the backstage operations.
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December 14, 2017: Snow-shoeing on Mt. Spokane
A winter wonderland, DrFumblefinger shares photos of snow-shoeing on Mt. Spokane after a fresh snow-fall.
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February 26, 2017: The Rice Terraces of Yuanyang, China
The amazing terraced landscape of Yuanyang, China is featured by Grand Escapades in today's Pic of the Day.
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Visiting the Poas Volcano, Costa Rica
DrFumblefinger visits one of the view active volcanoes in Costa Rica, and catches a glimpse of the crater and its lake through thick volcanic fog.
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Top 5 activities in Auckland
Some suggestions for your top must-do activities in Auckland (sponsored content)
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Luray Valley Museum, Virginia
George G takes us on a tour of the museum that was the site for last week's Where In The World puzzle.
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10 reasons why you should visit Bali
A blessed land of tropical paradise where there are so many trails for you to choose from. The heart of Indonesian culture, vibrant people, stunning landscapes and breathtaking beaches. Name it, I'm sure bali has it all. Wanna go trekking? Check, Wanna engage in some thrilling adventures or water sports? Check. You can do so many things here, partying till the sun comes up is just a part of it all. With so many cultural checkpoints and monuments, you will be fascinated to know more about...
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Trabzon, Turkey: Ancient History, Modern Life
Lester shares a visit to the ancient city of Trabzon, exploring its history and sights.
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Soda wars take to the sea
Carnival Cruise Lines shifts its beverage business from Coke to Pepsi. With over 5 million customers a year, it's a sizable account
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January 1, 2020: Arderne Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa
Professor Abe views some of the most impressive trees in South Africa at the Arderne Gardens.
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Where in the World is TravelGumbo #357
A new travel puzzle is posted for the week. Gumbo is off to another adventure to a unique place — and it's up to you to figure out where that is!
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How to Save Money While Traveling
Aman has some suggestions on how to stretch your money further while on your travels (sponsored content).
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Italian Swiss town 'rejoins' Italy
An Italian town whose heart and geography may have been in Switzerland loses its unique status.
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Start planning now for family vacations
Thinking about next summer? Travel expert Marilyn Jones has some suggestions to get your planning started!
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How to Save Money While Traveling
Aman has some suggestions on ways to save money while abroad (sponsored content)
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Unmissable Sights in Budapest
We often travel to other countries, other cities, but not always for sightseeing. Conference, meeting, maybe for some service. These trips sometimes takes several days, but we can also decide to connect the pleasant to the useful and look around the city. Here is a brief introduction for those, whose destination is Budapest. What is a must see, from the Hungarian capital. I recommend this article, which contains more than 100 sights, for those who want to spend more days in Budapest, or want...
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Maymont Mansion, Richmond, Virginia (Where Gumbo was #366)
Gumbo was visiting home of James and Sallie Dooley, known as Maymont. The mansion is located at 1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, Virginia.
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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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Planning Your Next Trip to SoCal
A singer/songwriter named Bethany Cosentino, the vocalist half of the duo Best Coast, writes in a song called The Only Place: “Why would you live anywhere else / We’ve got the ocean, got the babes / Got the sun, we’ve got the waves / This is the only place for me.” It’s a catchy song, and she echoes the sentiments of the Beach Boys and many other musicians and writers who sang and wrote about The Golden State. While your reasons for why you’d actually live anywhere else might vary, we would...
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May 12, 2020: Downtown Spokane, Washington
DrFumblefinger shares some photos of Spokane, mostly its downtown. The city is the second most populous in Washington state and is home to the popular Gonzaga University basketball team.
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China tourism industry sells ahead
China's hotels are betting on better times, and are pre-selling discounted future travel to get cash now to survive.
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China slowly re-opens tourist sites, with limits
As China sees a continuing decline in coronavirus cases, it's cautiously re-opening a number of attractions.
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Craters Of The Moon National Monument, Arco, Idaho
Samantha and her husband had a great time exploring Craters of the Moon National Monument until the rains came.
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Last Stop, Chiapa de Corzo
A change of plans takes PortMoresby down the mountain to explore one more town before heading home from Chiapas.
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Sardinia town: Nix on Google Maps
Fed up with misdirected motorists, the town is putting up signs warning visitors not to follow Google's directions.
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Albuquerque: Southwest Culture and Nature
Jonathan L. visits some of Albuquerque's excellent tourist attractions
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Tren del Fin del Mundo, Ushuaia
DrFumblefinger takes a train journey to the "end of the earth", in southern South America.
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Adventurous places to visit in India
Life itself is a fun-filled adventure where we come across alternate twists and turns. Travelling is the best activity that helps us to find quick relief from our hectic schedules. India being blessed with an extensive land diversity, planning an adventurous trip here is something you should never miss on. Indian adventurous locations are characterized by high peaks, fascinating rivers, arduous mountain ranges, exotic wildlife. So, if you are ready to ditch in the boredom of your 9 to 5...
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Shreveport Aquarium: Tiny but Mighty
On Marilyn Jones's visit to the aquarium, she found that it doesn't take too much space for a great experience.
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February 13, 2020: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Banff National Park
DrFumblefinger came across this group of bighorn sheep while visiting Banff National Park this past winter.