Tagged With "Lord of the Rings"
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 23, 2013: Iceland's Black Sand Beach
Dramatic light and landscape mark the beach at Vik, Iceland, famous for its black sand, which is composed of basalt, worn down over centuries from volcanic lava. The day of our visit, fog moved in and out, shrouding the beach in fog and turning the...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 1, 2014: Ganesh Utsav Celebration, Trinidad and Tobago
For the average traveler, Hindu festival celebrations are usually associated with India only. But the reality isthat they are also celebrated wherever there are pockets of Hindus around the world too.Trinidad & Tobago is no exception as the population is almost 40% Indian, of which at least half is Hindu. Ganesh Utsav (or Ganesh Chaturthi) is currently being celebrated this time of year in the Hindu calendar. It is a festival in honour of the god Ganeshawho is...
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Saint-Remy's Fête du Vin
We had the good fortune this summer of having our few days in Saint-Remy-de-Provence coincide with the town's 32nd annual Festival of Wine and Crafts. Not that we're wine experts; we don't know the specialized language and the names of...
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The flowers are saying, 'it's spring!'
After an unusually long and cold winter in most of North America, spring has finally arrived, even in Canada! A photo gallery to share the coming of the flowers! A celebration of the season as seen in my backyard in Calgary...
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DrFumblefinger's Ireland Series
1) Overview of Ireland Road trip around Ireland: 2) Rock of Cashel 3) Kenmare 4) Ring of Kerry 5) Town of Dingle 6) Slea Head/Dingle Peninsula and Galarus Oratory 7) Cliffs of Moher 8) Northern Ireland/Portrush 9) Giant's Causeway...
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Wednesday Market, Saint-Remy-de-Provence
There are markets every day in Provence, with each town setting aside a day or two a week. Some are just food and necessities; others have large crafts areas and some markets are good sources of inexpensive clothing as well as designer clothing. One...
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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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New York State Fair—Supporting young farmers
New York's State Fair goes back 175 years, and still plays an important role in encouraging young farmers. Jonathan L visits and describes.
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Cruising Casco Bay on the Mailboat
Perfect choice for a pleasant sunny day: a 3-hour cruise on the Maine cargo/passenger ferry that serves as a lifeline to Portland's islands.
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Well-aged (340 years) cheese surfaces in Sweden
At a naval shipwreck site in the Baltic Sea, researchers have found a tin of what appears to be ancient cheese.
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The Temple of Heaven, Beijing China (Where Gumbo was #180)
Gumbo spent the past week visiting Tian Tian Park and the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China
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New York's JFK slated for huge make-over
New York is planning a major upgrade of its main airport complex to serve future needs.
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Polluting cars face new Paris ban
Paris hopes to accelerate its drive for clean air by banning the most-polluting vehicles from its streets during weekdays.
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Bologna: a Wonderful City to Walk Around
Jonathan L takes us on a walk along the porticoed streets of Bologna.
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Dia de los Muertos, San Juan Chamula
PortMoresby's experience of Day of the Dead in Chiapas, Mexico will go down as one of the most memorable in over half a century of travel.
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Tips for female backpackers in India
Traveling in India is one of the most fascinating and overwhelming experiences you can experience in Asia. Thanks to the many highlights, the delicious food, and the special culture, the country are high on the list of many travelers. It is a somewhat 'more difficult' country to travel through, you face more challenges than countries such as Thailand and Indonesia. Women in particular often skip India. With some good preparations, traveling here should not be a big problem. Therefore, view...
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AA: No more flight update calls
American Airlines updates its flight alert system to text or email only.
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Jantar Mantar - a marvellous astronomical observatory
India tourism is filled with many incredible monuments that have stood the test of time and constantly been a source of study as well as inspiration for historians, sculptors, and scientists alike. A cradle of civilization, India has offered a lot to the modern word. The country’s glorious past has produced many marvellous forms of arts, architecture, music, and literature. One of the most visited countries in the world, this multicultural nation has always attracted visitors from the...
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Madrid: Old rules, new smog
Madrid's new mayor lifts the city's anti-pollution rules, and pollution levels spike dramatically.
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Iceland Adventure: A Surprising Conversion
Kai Rambow's summer adventure on Iceland's Ring Road includes a most unusual hotel.
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How to Choose the Perfect Jewelry for your Vacation
Samaar suggests that jewelery may be your perfect traveling and wardrobe companion (sponsored content)
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Acadian Tintamarre, Caraquet, New Brunswick.
Travel Rob goes to this annual and noisy celebration of Acadian culture and history in Caraquet , New Brunswick, Canada
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Glimpses of Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn
PHeymont makes first acquaintance of a fabled landmark, home to many 'permanent New Yorkers.'
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Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria, Capitola, California
Travel Rob loves Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria, and tells us why it has become a local institution in Capitola.
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Our Lady of Charity Shrine, El Cobre, Cuba
Near Santiago, Cuba, PHeymont visits a famous shrine and hears an intriguing story of its origin.
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An "Odd Duck" Built by an Eccentric Shoe Wizard
Stephanie visits a one-of-a-kind building put up by a one-of-a-kind man.
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Slovenia opens 186-mile hiking trail
The Julian Alps Hiking Trail circles Slovenia's highest peaks in an area of untouched wilderness but also takes in several cities.
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Dutch tourism office to 'stand down'
The Dutch tourism promoters will now focus on "destination management" rather than "destination promotion" as a way to handle waves of visitors.
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A Visit to Ireland: Part 3) Kenmare, Gateway to the Ring of Kerry
Western Ireland was the most beautiful and scenic part of our journey. It has a lovely, rugged coastline -- harshly beautiful! There are hundreds of ancient stone forts, stone circles and stone dwellings (it's a rocky land!), and its...
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A Visit to Ireland (Part 5): the town of Dingle
Dingle (in Irish, An Daingean ) is the main town on the Dingle peninsula in County Kerry, with a population of around 1500 people. The Dingle Peninsula sits on Ireland's west coast just north of the Ivernaugh Peninsula (i.e. Ring of...
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A Visit to Ireland: Part 4) the Ring of Kerry; exploring the Ivernaugh Peninsula
The Ring of Kerry is a loop drive that circles the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry. It's just 110 miles (176 km) long but is not a fast drive as it's narrow and winding. And there's lots of beautiful scenery and historic...
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A Visit to Ireland: (Part 7) the Cliffs of Moher
Our journey around Ireland next took us north to the Cliffs of Moher . From Dingle we headed through Tralee then to the Tarbert ferry over the River Shannon. The ferry ride can save you considerable time (the other...
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A Visit to Ireland: (Part 10) Northern Ireland's Antrim Coast
Rivaling the magnificent Dingle Peninsula or Ring of Kerry for scenic beauty, the Antrim Coast is one of Ireland's most popular tourist destinations. We've previously discussed Portrush and the ...
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Where Gumbo was #8.8. Parknasilla Resort, Ring of Kerry, Ireland
Gumbo, the slippery little devil, remained elusive this time around. Some good guesses, but no one recognizing the place or area. Gumbo was visiting the Parknasilla Resort on Ireland's famous Ring of Kerry. The resort is...
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Lodi Garden, Delhi (Where Gumbo was #162)
Gumbo was visiting the beautiful Lodi Gardens in Delhi, India. An unusual hybrid of medieval tombs and public gardens, it is a wonderful place to relax and stroll in this congested city of millions.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 21, 2015: Carousel in Dijon
Carousels always attract my attention—I still want to grab the brass ring, I suppose—and France seems to have more of them than anywhere else I've been. Some are more memorable than others, and this one in Dijon sticks in my mind because...
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France's 'burger war' takes a surprising turn
Burger King, which long ago lost out to McDonald's as #1 fast-food burger chain in France, has a double-pronged plan for getting back in the ring: It's bought out the 400+ French outlets of the Belgian chain Quick, and it's entering the halal fast-food market to serve France's 5 million Muslim residents. French competition authorities last week approved the takeover by Burger King, which has only 30 restaurants in France, saying "this deal does not harm competition. They did require...
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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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Traveling in France? Strikes forecast
Tomorrow (Tuesday) could be a tough day for travelers and others, as protests by taxi drivers, air traffic controllers and farmers promise disruptions.
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Seeking a hero in Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park
Travel Rob shows us Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park.
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The Holocaust Memorial of Miami Beach (Where Gumbo was #307)
DrFumblefinger visits the extremely unusual and moving Holocaust Memorial situated in Miami Beach.
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Ooooops! Wedding falcon drops the ring
A spectacular gesture goes bad, as a trained falcon drops the ring instead of delivering it to the happy couple
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A Rambler in Amsterdam
PHeymont shares some of the sights and 'seens' of a few days wandering the Dutch metropolis.
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New rules cure Brit tourists' tummy-aches
A crackdown by Spain's Civil Guards and new limits on British lawyers' fees appears to have been the cure for false stomach aches.
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Copenhagen plans more Copenhagen to visit!
Copenhagen floats an ambitious 50-year plan for a new island neighborhood and new transit links.
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9 Royal Couples and Their Favorite Honeymoon Destinations
Where do members of the British Royal Family like to travel on their honeymoon? Swara Segal shares some of the destinations and details (sponsored content)
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec 18th, 2014: Longwood Gardens, Penn.
And these gardens are not all that's growing in Kennett Square; it also happens to be the mushroom capital of the U.S. and the little white "button" mushrooms that are wonderful fresh (and not so bad as you'd think in cans) are the main cash crop of the area. Which is why they have an annual mushroom festival the weekend after Labor Day; they say it draws upwards of 100,000 people! The FESTIVAL WEBSITE also includes information on their New Year's Eve event, which they describe as " Ring in...
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Re: Enchanted Village: a hotel for hobbits?
As if England wasn't genuinely cute enough. Where IS that "don't like" button!
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Re: Enchanted Village: a hotel for hobbits?
I thought strongly of Disney as I prepared the post… I’d bet that somewhere within reasonable driving distance of Alton Towers one might find the archetype for these “enchanted” dwellings…but without the hot tubs and luxury fittings.