Tagged With "Dim Sum"
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 9, 2015: All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum
I hope you washed down that dimsum with a nice drink at the Top-of-the Mark. No better place to enjoy the sunset in San Francisco, PM.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 9, 2015: All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum
Last time I was at Top of the Mark I was in high school. It was THE place to go on prom night, along with the Tonga Room across the street at the Fairmont. I actually seriously considered staying at one place or the other on this road trip but opted for the free parking at the hostel, so annoying was the price of parking on Nob Hill. Interesting how decision-making can work. And btw, check in next Saturday and see where I actually did have a drink after dim sum.
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Re: Feb. 11, 2016: Flatiron Building, New York City
Hello Paul and Samantha : ) Paul, I do hope that one day we will have the opportunity to meet. Thank you for your insight of the Flatiron Building. You indeed are a good sport. Samantha, I am glad you enjoyed my post of the Flatiron Building. You sum it very nicely by saying that seeing this building in person is pretty cool.
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Memphis, Tennessee: 1) Graceland
3764 Elvis Presley Blvd. It’s an address most Elvis fans know by heart because that’s where you’ll find Graceland . Graceland is THE place every Elvis must visit at least once in their lifetime. Not only was...
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A summer trip to Valencia, Spain
Last Summer, in 2014, I went on an internship program in Valencia, Spain. My internship took place in a nice hotel near the center of the town and lasted 3 months. While I was there I could visit and enjoy many touristic points while also...
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Old City Hall, Toronto. Where Gumbo was #86
Gumbo was visiting the corner of Bay and Queen streets in Toronto, Canada -- specifically the Old City Hall. Congratulations to PortMoreby who correctly solved the problem and notified us by email! Jonathan L also...
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Will foreign transactions fees fade away?
Foreign transaction fees, that annoying 3% (usual rate) that your card issuer charges to translate your 100€ hotel room into dollars, seem to be fading...but slowly, according to a survey by creditcards.com. The fees, which can add up to a...
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PortMoresby's Birthday Road Trip
March 25, '15: Day 1: City of 10,000 Buddhas and The Skunk April 1, '15: Day 2: Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden April 4, '15: Sea Gull Inn April 8, '15: More Day 2: Point...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 9, 2015: All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum
March 13, 2015 Dim sum is one of the all-time fun and delicious meals, in principle, and, one would think, just about anywhere in San Francisco’s Chinatown that offers it would be good enough for the average gweilo woman. ...
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The Flying Apartment
I'd always thought the very wealthy would own their own planes and fly in comfort when and where they wanted to. Seems there's a growing demand for luxurious accommodation while in the air, including what in effect are flying small private...
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A Tale of Two Cathedrals - Palermo Italy
Palermo, Sicily has two beautiful cathedrals, less than three miles apart. Jonathan L explores them both and explains their history.
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Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#224)
A new travel puzzle is posted for this week. Follow along for daily clues and see if you can solve it.
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Visiting Key West and the Hemingway House
Stephanie shares a visit to the Key West, a highlight of which was exploring the Hemingway home.
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Harold Lyon Arboretum, Honolulu
PHeymont recalls a visit that gave him a new view of 'exotic' and 'normal.'
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Anatomy of a Trip (planning begins in earnest)
I love planning a trip and that may have been what kept me thinking about the next one, even when I wasn’t sure there would be a next one. After a couple of decades traversing the planet, the process of putting them together had...
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Affluent Chinese Travelers luv their Duty Free Shops!
As the Chinese economy has improved over the past few decades, there has been the emergence of greater international travel among a growing segment of its population. Chinese tourists love traveling as much as anyone, and love their duty...
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Pondicherry, India (Part 1)
Bob Cranwell shares memories of life in Pondicherry, a unique corner of the Indian subcontinent.
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Jama Masjid, Delhi (Where Gumbo was #256)
Gumbo was visiting the largest mosque in Delhi, known as Jama Masjid. It is a project of the great Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, who also built the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort. A very worthwhile stop while visiting Delhi.
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Wetting My Whistle: Berkeley Springs water tasting
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares her experience as a water judge (tasting, not swimming or diving) in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.
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Gold Country, California: Grass Valley
We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started, knowing the place for the first time. These words on a mural overlooking a parking lot in Grass Valley pretty much sum up the...
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Top 4 Day Trips from Sydney
Nina Simons has several fine suggestions for interesting day trips form beautiful Sydney.
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Is It Illegal to Dump Grey Water on the Ground?
If you’ve ever taken a family trip using the RV, or traveled on a sailboat, you’re probably somewhat familiar with what grey water is and understand that it should be deposited in a chemically safe manner. But for those of you who don’t know: simply put, grey water is water that has been used, whether in a bath, sink, washing machine, or a kitchen appliance. Besides being a bit gross, grey water poses a potential health hazard because it can eventually turn into black water, which is an...
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Top Reasons to Choose Holiday Packages Rather than Planning on Your Own
Darren offers discusses why a package trip to Kerala may be your best travel option (sponsored content)
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The Best Ways to Send Cash to Someone Overseas
Sending money overseas has been made more convenient and accessible nowadays. Now that everything is digital, you just have to deposit funds to your online account, click on a few buttons on a website, and wait for the recipient to receive the cash. Western Union executed the first wire transfer, which involved telegraphs. The process required the sender to pay money to the company and wait for the operator to transmit a message to another office. Passwords and codebooks were utilized to...
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How to Pass Microsoft 70-740 Exam on Your First Try with Prepaway Online Platform
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4 Nights in Shanghai
If you are planning on visiting China, one place you can’t miss off your itinerary is Shanghai. Easily accessible from Hong Kong and Beijing by air, this is the jewel in modern industrial China’s crown and a mesmerising city to visit. Located on the east coast of China on the Huangpu river, Shanghai is more than just a city, it’s a metropolis! They say there are more cranes in Shanghai than any other place in the world and I can believe it. Shanghai isn’t just big, it’s enormous! Down have...
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Ellis Island - Island of Hope or Island of Tears?
Visiting the former immigration center, Samantha finds it was both a new start for many and the end of a dream for others.
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Blickling Estate, Norfolk
A pyramid in Norfolk? Ian Cook shares the story and some beautiful winter landscapes of the estate.
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Re: RV Popularity Surges—Here's Why!
I guess the experience in the UK in particular echoes this growth but for quite different reasons. We have been seeing RV purchases (and hire), rocket with the windfall maturity of pension schemes related to final salaries - no longer available in most jobs, but the govt and utilities companies have large lump sums and pretty good income for life. The lump sum buys the RV and day to day expenses can be covered by putting your empty home on Airbnb ! Even if you don't have the pension, if...
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Start Your Preparation for Cisco 200-901 Exam with This Comprehensive Guide and Practice Tests from ExamSnap
Information about Cisco software training programs (sponsored content)
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Why Dumps Are Effective Tools to Earn CompTIA A+ Credential
Jasmine provides information for individuals interested in pursuing software certification (sponsored content)
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London's Fabled Soho...with Food
A neighborhood with a "certain reputation" keeps up its appearances and attraction while also becoming a foodie heaven.
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Sydney versus Melbourne
Barry Barford ponders the historical rivalry between Australia's two largest cities and looks at their latest attractions.
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How An Online Guide Can Help You Find Leiebil (Car Rental) In Alicante
Some suggestions for car rental and exploration of Alicante (sponsored content)
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Too much money for a Rembrandt?
The last major Rembrandt in private hands is coming to the Rijksmuseum, but there is sharp criticism over how much public money was spent for it.
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Bangkok’s Palaces and Temples
One of the most vibrant and dynamic cities in South-East Asia, Bangkok assaults the senses with colour, noise and aromas.
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Glockenspiel, Regina, Saskatchewan
Glockenspiel is the German word for a musical chime. These are common in Europe, much less so in North America. DrFumblefinger was a little surprised to find one in the relatively small prairie city of Regina.
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Calm before the Storm, Greece
ProfessorAbe returns to the Greek Islands and enjoys a spring break ahead of the returning crowds
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Bob Dylan Center opens in Tulsa`
An unlikely location hosts a museum honoring the man who found "no direction home."
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Bottleworks Hotel: An Indianapolis Landmark
Marilyn Jones enjoys a luxurious night at a hotel that once housed the biggest Coca-Cola bottling line in the world.
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PortMoresby's Stories
BLOGS November 10, 2013: The Tulou of Fujian Province November 17, 2013: The Worst Train in the World November 24, 2013: Buddhas of Bagan December 7, 2013: The Heart of Nyaungshwe December 12, 2013: Lawrence and the Pirates December 16, 2013: Walking the Buffalo January 23, 2014: Gallery: Fuli Town Market, Guangxi, China February 5, 2014: Gallery: A Beautiful Building in Bangkok February 12, 2014: Gallery: Details, Guangxi...
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Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires
Who would have guessed the most expensive real estate in Buenos Aires is found in a cemetery? Not only is it expensive, there's a line waiting to get in (seriously)!
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How to Travel on a Budget: 10 Tips
Looking for a beautiful yet affordable travel destination? Consider visiting Pigeon Forge, in the beautiful Smoky Mountains.
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Airbnb settles big Italy tax bill
Airbnb settles an old tax debt for €576 million, but still owes more to Italian tax authorities
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Gallery: Thai street food
Thai families love to 'snack on the hoof' and it is this most enjoyable custom that has given rise to the magnificent selection of street food that is on offer at the evening "walking markets" that we discovered on three of the islands in the Gulf of Thailand.
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The beautiful and charming town, Gjirokastra
The old town of Gjirokastra is one of the best-preserved examples of an Ottoman-style town in the Balkans. The town is packed with sights, and I recommend to do as we did; buy a map with the main sights.
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Old Fishing Boat Wrecks, Isle of Mull, Scotland
Judy Barford discovers a haunting sight just off the road on a Scottish island