Tagged With "Turkish Delight"
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Comrade Bob in the Steps of Tamerlaine
Comrade Bob (did you know it means 'bean' in Russian?) Cranwell recalls a visit to Uzbekistan back in the waning days of the Soviet empire.
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Casa Batlló: At Home with Antonio Gaudi
Antonio Gaudi is the most famous of the Catalan modernist architects whose work in the late 1800s and early 1900s gave Barcelona a reputation for innovation and a trove of works that, whatever their original use, are significant tourist sites...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct 14, 2013: Street performers, Luxembourg
I remember my delight in making soap bubbles as a small boy! My mother would mix the soapy solution and I'd take my little wand and run outside, blowing and watching the little bubbles drift away (before they popped). So it appealed...
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Coastal California: Three Girls Visit Harley Farms Goat Dairy
On the outskirts of Pescadero, at the end of North Street, where it converges with Pescadero Creek Road and the back way to La Honda, is Harley Farms Goat Dairy. My granddaughters know the place because it’s a favorite destination...
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Coastal California: The Pigeon Point Hostel
Please don’t misunderstand, I’m not really a believer in “things happen for a reason”, more a believer in “things happen”. But I will say I was lucky, one day last month, to be waiting at a stop sign...
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A Walk in Greenwich Village
I had the chance to walk around Greenwich Village (see map) for the first time in several years. I know that this is going to sound like a "grandpa is complaining about change again" blog, but I was really disappointed in what I found....
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 3, 2014: British Telepone Box, Malta
The island nation of Malta became part of the British Empire in 1800 after the French were driven out in 1799. They gained their independence in 1964 and the last of the British forces and other personnel left...
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Sudeley Castle, witness to England's turbulent past
Located in the small Cotswold village of Winchcombe near the city of Cheltenham in south west England, Sudeley Castle was built on the site of an earlier castle by Ralph Boteler, Baron Sudeley, using money he had 'earned' fighting in...
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Down by the seaside English style....
When you think of a European summer seaside destination you might immediately think of such exotic destinations like St. Tropez or Nice or the Cote d' Azur, but possibly not the southern English coastline. Ah, but there you would be mistaken as there...
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Summer Solstice at Stonehenge 2014
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England. One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge is the remains of a ring of standing stones set within earthworks. It is in the middle of the most dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze...
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Farnborough show: air enthusiast's delight
Farnborough, Britain's big every-two-year aviation show and sales exhibition, opens next week with lots of displays and fly-overs.
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What You Must Get out of Your Private Tour
Today, more and more people are going for private tours. You choose to check out a location on a private tour and you can anticipate just the best, thus there is so much to acquire. If you are still questioning what is so excellent about the private Day Trips From Split , here are a few of the important things you must get out of the plan to produce long lasting memories of your chosen location. Individualized schedule - There is absolutely nothing as fantastic as remaining in a position to...
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June 28, 2019: Veteran Trams of Basel
Basel has been sending some of its veteran trams back onto the streets, delighting riders and photo-shooters alike.
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10 Top Rated Tourist Attractions to Explore in Chicago
Monica Albert offers ten top suggestions for things you should do in the Windy City of Chicago (sponsored content)
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Two Museums, San Cristóbal de las Casas
The Templo de Santo Domingo was closed for earthquake repairs but the 2 museums in the adjacent ex-convento were open, including the Maya textile museum, much to PortMoresby’s delight.
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Top 5 Reasons to Love Mykonos
Veselina provides some excellent reasons why Mykonos should be on the short list for your next travels (sponsored content)
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Valletta, Why Do I Love Thee So?
Alighting off the bus at the Floriana terminus, I walk across the small bridge spanning the deep ditch and pass through the city gate. The city immediately opens up before me as I walk down the main thoroughfare of Republic Street. Valletta , the...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb. 23, 2014: Mexican Street Food
Mexico City is a street food addict's delight, with tasty treats everywhere. In the central area of the city stands like this are on many corners, sometimes in clusters. They offer a wide variety of food, including soups, grilled meats and fish,...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 29, 2014: Water Lilies, Mission San Juan Capistrano, California
While it's famous for its swallows (which sadly hardly return to the mission at all anymore, rather building their nests on newer buildings in the area), there's a lot of things to see and enjoy at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Besides the ruins...
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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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A Day of Decadence in Paris
I don't like food. I don't even love food. A huge part of my motivation to travel abroad is finding amazing places to eat and tasting delectable new dishes. Cuisine is both an authentic and intimate way of experiencing local culture, so seeing what's on offer food wise is always number one on my to-do list.
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Spotted on the Road, Morris, Manitoba
Gumbo stumbled on this classic 1930s Chevy parked in a driveway in the small town of Morris, Manitoba. A beauty.....
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June 2, 2016: Summer at Last - English Apples
GarryRF shows us the beautiful beginnings of English summer apples, and his delight with fresh local fruits.
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An Indulgent Food Journey across Istanbul
The Grey Traveller visits Istanbul in time for New Years Eve, and for a daily round of delicious food and recommended restaurants.
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Grapevine—the Christmas Capital of Texas
With over 1400 Christmas season events, this town just north of bustling Dallas-Fort Worth airport is a holiday respite for the whole family.
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5 Offbeat Places to Unwind in Bengaluru on a Weekend
Weekends are for chilling! Looking for an unusual, offbeat place to chill and unwind after a long hectic day at work week? There is nothing better than a good company, good food and amazing new places to explore around your city on the weekends. If you’re looking for one such place in Bangalore, you have landed at the right page! We have you covered with the top 5 offbeat places in Bengaluru to wind on a weekend. 1.COORG Situated about 260km from Bengaluru, Coorg is one of the top...
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Sept. 4, 2018: Istanbul's Spice Bazaar
Although it's often overshadowed by the Grand Bazaar, Marilyn shows us why Istanbul's Spice Bazaar is well worth a visit
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Low Tech in a High Tech World
It appears that the more contraptions we have that were altogether touted as having the capacity to de-stretch us by staying up with the latest , the more worried we have moved toward becoming. Individuals leave their homes on their telephones, they drive while browsing their messages, and stroll down the road while messaging somebody. You know, there is something to be said for not knowing everything at this moment. Wouldn't it be pleasant to stroll down the road to your neighborhood store...
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9 Delicious Foods Named After Places Around the Globe
Some of the delicious dishes we love are named after cities and countries in different parts of the world. French toast, California roll, English muffins and Yorkshire pudding are just some notable examples. While these toponyms or 'place names' are usually associated with the origin of the dish, in some cases, they don't reveal the true origin of the food. Read on to discover the origin of some mouth-watering dishes named after famous places. 1 Worcestershire Sauce Worcestershire sauce was...
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10 Most Beautiful Places to Visit at Qatar
Qatar has a rich culmination 0f beauty, wealth & culture. Travellers across the globe get immensely attracted to this place of rich heritage & modern infrastructure & visit this annually. We assure if you are planning your next visit to Qatar, you won't be bored. This place is having such a long list of attraction that any visitor will surely feel the dilemma of picking places to visit. We have filtered down & formed this possibly ultimate list of most beautiful places in...
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Re: Lulworth Castle, Dorset - the hunts and the fire
Yes GarryRF - hot crumpet is always a delight!! :-)
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Apr 7, 2015: Obwarzanek vendor, Krakow
I was driving across Poland to Czech Republic in October and decided to spend a night in Cracow and was surprised by several things: The town was jumping on a weeknight, which made hotels expensive (relative to other places in Poland), and a vacancy hard to find. Everyone in town seemed to be under 30 years old, kind of the Portland of Eastern Europe. Parking was hard to find and costly. Once in a hotel and parked, the town was an absolute delight to walk around with beautiful streets and...
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Re: Eating our way through Istanbul (part 1)
Looks totally delicious, PHeymont...I love a good food tour..
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Re: Eating our way through Istanbul (part 1)
The food looks totally amazing. This is such a great idea trying local food.
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Re: Eating our way through Istanbul (part 1)
As you've probably seen on this and other Travel Blogs, travellers like to seek out the food and drink they get back home. But you've missed out on half the fun of travelling. Its great to find something that you want to include in your day to day list of essentials back home. I tried so many unknown desserts each day in Turkey last year - and by 5 pm - I was ready to burst. But what a day full of surprises . I was fortunate to be in an All Inclusive Hotel. The Hotel Restaurant had an in...
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Re: Step Back in Time: Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
I remember reading with fascination about this in a couple of articles by Barry Lopez. It was saddening to hear of the wanton damage done on the past, but equally gladdening (?) to learn that intact granaries and other structures are still in existence but very closely guarded. Such archaeological evidence is a delight and tells us a lot about these early inhabitants ❤️
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Re: French Zoo's pregnant panda expects twins
Pandas are rented to Zoos. And the offspring remain the property of China. But still a delight to see. Its just unfortunate that Pandas don't find they are attracted to each other
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Re: A California Gallery: The Ruth Bancroft Garden
Fabulous pictures ! I love plants in general - they have to find a way to live where they land. Spent many years in cold Arctic desert (AK, Scandi), and also hot deserts from Morocco all the way across to the Thar. Adaptations are a delight for anyone into environmental science but also for insight into how humans used, copied and survived thanks to the plant life
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Chand Baori Stepwell, Abaneri
DrFumblefinger visits one of India's fascinating and ancient stepwells, this one Chand Baori, in the village of Abaneri, Rajasthan.
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History Lesson: Delaware's Brandywine Valley
Stephanie shares some of the delightful and interesting sites on a visit to the Brandywine Valley in Delaware.
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A Million Lights of Delight in Bernville, Pennsylvania
Stephanie visits a wonderful family-friendly holiday attraction in Pennsylvania
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Daytrip Delight: Looking Around Nanton
DrFumblefinger shares some photos from a visit to Nanton, a small farming town about an hour's drive south of Alberta.
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Amateur Emigrants: Reaching the Rif Mountains
Bob Cranwell recounts an adventurous trip to Morocco with a group of friends.
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Amateur Emigrants: From Mountain to Sea
Bob Cranwell and his merry band of travelers continue their journey through Morocco
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Feel like a Kid Again at Hammond's Candies, Denver
Samantha takes us on a tour of a candy factory that is a Denver tradition as well as a delight for children of all ages...
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Basilica de Santa Anastasia, Verona
DrFumblefinger visits the largest cathedral in Verona, the current structure dating to the 13th century.
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Sylvan Trails; Finding our Ways through Woodlands
Bob Cranwell, the Amateur Emigrant, shares pleasant memories of times spent in forests with trees.
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Re: Sun Studio, Memphis: Where Legends Were Made
Thank you for bringing back terrific memories of visiting this famous studio. My wife and I first visited it in the late 1980s and enjoyed the tour, followed by lunch at the Sun Cafe. To my great delight, the cafe's Wurlitzer had an original Sun 45 by Elvis in its stack (Sun #223). I have been collecting records since I was in early teens and have a number of Sun records, including all 5 of Elvis' Sun records in both 78 rpm and 45 rpm formats. Not sure what they're worth right now, but...
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5 Adventure Sports In Kashmir For The Daring Souls
Kashmir is a dreamland for every nature lover, thrillseeker, and solitude lover, who has been lusting for breathtaking panorama, adrenaline-pumping sports, and relaxation. This royal city of nawab is home to magnificent peaks, lush green meadows, cascading water streams, and much more. Besides the enchanting landscape and magnificent viewpoints, Kashmir offers an array of fun-loving sports for tourists of all kinds. Whether you are a solo traveler, a millennial, or have come on romantic...
