Tagged With "special event"
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Berlin's uneasy path to a pedestrian mall
Berlin has ambitions to follow Paris and New York in creating urban pedestrian spaces, but its plan for Unter den Linden is raising questions.
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Know Everything About Goa Travel Information
Why Goa? India is one of the countries which have always fascinated different countries. Some invade it while some ruled it. Some brought blunders to this heritage country while some others made such wonders which made their names immortal with their works. The state of Goa is part of India and is situated at the west coast of the country. The state is rich with the Portuguese’s culture, heritage and history. Goa and the Tourism Goa is listed among the best tourist destinations in India.
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In Bordeaux: World's biggest wine festival opens
Vinexpo is expected to draw 45,000 visitors, 1,000 journalists and 2,300 exhibitors to France's wine capital.
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The Best 7 Healthy Foodie Lunches in London
While there are many healthy options in the form of coffee shops and restaurants in London, few are mouthwatering. Healthy eating does not need to be boring, especially when you are paying to have it made for you! Here is a hit list of restaurants that are serving healthy food which doesn’t negate your morning workout. 1. Ottolenghi – Notting Hill, Belgravia, Islington, Spitalfields Mouthwatering Middle Eastern food My husband is Israeli and as a result, we have long been paying homage to...
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California Gardens 2017: Gold Country, Part I
PortMoresby returns to a subject dear to her heart with the first of a 5 part series on gardens within driving distance of her home.
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California Gardens 2017: Gold Country, Part II
PortMoresby completes the Spring 2017 tour of Sierra Foothills gardens open for charity, just minutes from her home.
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So, what’s it worth ?
Bob Cranwell shares a discussion and thoughts on the value of things using a memorable experience in Yemen.
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Star Wars hotel guests will 'join the cast'
Disney is building Star Wars theme parks, and Orlando's will include a Star Wars-themed hotel with interactive features.
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Remember the Alamo? A Unique History Lesson
Samantha guides us through the scene of the most famous event in Texas history, even if the facts are still under debate.
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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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The Casements—Winter Home of John D Rockefeller
Visit the place the Rockefellers went to escape winter. Samantha shows us around and gives its history.
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VanDuzen Botanical Garden, Vancouver
A visit to an unusual botanical garden, and thoughts on why it's hard for PHeymont to write about it.
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Game of Thrones fest set at 'House of Stark'
Yet another event planned to connect Game of Thrones sites to tourism promotion, this one in Northern Ireland.
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The Great Eclipse of 2017
A day set aside to watch the eclipse turned into a day of new friends and good times for Jonathan L, who viewed near Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Solar Eclipse 2017! The view from Baker City, Oregon
DrFumblefinger shares his experiences with viewing the total solar eclipse of 2017. He experienced it in eastern Oregon and found the moments of totality to be an amazing -- even moving experience.
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Copenhagen to host WorldPride Festival
The Danish capital will play host to half a million or more visitors for the big LGBTQ festival.
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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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All Aboard for Trainy McTrainface!
No joking...well, actually it is sort of a joke. Sweden has officially christened a new train with a comic name from an internet contest.
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Danish town to host World Darts Cup
Esbjerg is proud to host one of the world's less-known world championships as darts interest grows in Denmark.
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Versailles: A night of lights and water
Several nights each summer, Versailles puts on a show of lights, water and fireworks. Of course, sometimes it rains...
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World Record: 456 hot air balloons in mass flight
After two postponements due to winds, hundreds of balloon enthusiasts succeeded in setting a world record.
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Covid crisis scrambles travel insurance
Travel insurance rules have gotten murkier in the crisis and in some areas new policies are not even available.
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Poking around Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a visit to the small and historic West Virginia town of Berkeley Springs.
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The New Museum presents Contemporary Art
Jonathan L takes us to a wonderful museum of contemporary art, The New Museum in New York City.
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The Day the Sky Went Dark
Remembering the 2010 ash cloud, the last time so much of the world's aviation was shut down.
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Munich's sad choice: No Oktoberfest
Bierfest fans will have to settle for socially-distant "Prosit!" this year as Munich sides with safety over suds.
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Echo of Rebellion: The Resistance at Christiana
A small Pennsylvania town hangs out a sign "Freedom Began Here," its proud memory of a moment when its name was known everywhere.
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May 23, 2020: Clara Campoamor, Seville, Spain
PHeymont discovers that a seemingly whimsical sculpture in a plaza in Seville is actually a serious homage to an important woman.
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July 26, 2020: Guambiano Indigenous Market, Colombia
Gilles shares a visit to the colorful market in the hill town of Silvia, Columbia.
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Hobbyhorse riding gets first tournament
The Flemish Equestrian League is working to bring hobbyhorsing to greater heights. It says the sport is also popular in Finland, Sweden and Germany.
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College of the Ozarks, Branson
DrFumblefinger visits the beautiful campus of the College of the Ozarks, and is impressed by the place and the students who work and study here.
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Ireland celebrates first Tourism Day
April 17 will be a big day for Irish tourism attractions that are offering free admission.
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Why London Should be on your Bucket List this 2020
Need some reasons to visit London? How about a walk in the park? A Harry Potter tour? Shopping (sponsored content)
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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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Heard Museum: American Indian Art and Artifacts
Samantha shares her educational visit to the Heard Museum in Phoenix, AZ. There is so much to see and learn.
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A Wedding in Jaipur
DrFumblefinger was fortunate enough to be invited to a wedding celebration while he was traveling in Jaipur. He shares his observations and photos.
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October 23, 2019: Pink Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque, NM
Samantha and her husband enjoy a beautiful evening and dinner looking at the pink Sandia Mountains in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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St Augustine extends 'Night of Lights'
An annual Christmas tradition has now been extended to nearly all-winter with many special events.
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Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
George G visits the historic spa town of Berkeley Springs and shares its history and some of its interesting sites.
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So Many Amazing Events and Reasons to Visit Orlando
Sponsored content about events and activities in the popular tourist destination of Orlando.
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Netherlands: Thousands of polar bears
New Years Day plunges into cold water seem to have rooted themselves especially deeply in the Netherlands.
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April 26, 2020: Family of Man, Calgary
DrFumblefinger visits a piece of public art, created for Expo 67, relocated after that event to downtown Calgary.
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Qatar: Floating hotels for World Cup 2022
When the World Cup is played in Qatar in 2022, come guests will find themselves housed in new floating hotels or cruise ships.
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How To Plan Your Travel Systematically
Figure out how to design your excursion efficiently: Peruse your underlying considerations: Prompt plans don't permit heaps of pressing and arranging. In this way, begin gathering things once beginning arrangement hits your brain, and you began computing or realized where to go during the current end of the week. This will help you in understanding your get-away better and plan as indicated by the climate you are going in for the host nation. Beginning contemplations will help you in...
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6 Steps towards Planning an Exciting Road Trip for Your Favorite Sports Event
With the Superbowl just behind us, some have wondered on the logistics of planning a trip to a big sporting event. Laura has some suggestions (sponsored content)
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Lots to Do in Virginia Beach
George G spends some family time at Virginia Beach and discovers its full of fun and more for every age.
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Travel industry caught in virus squeeze
The effects on the cruise and airline industries are not only serious, they may be long-lasting
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Boston to celebrate Mayflower anniversary
A free maritime festival commemorates the Pilgrims' voyage to the New World and the ship they rod in on.
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Swedish baker makes a 300-kilo Danish
A Swedish bakery produces a Guinness-record version of a popular pastry.
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Brussels: Bourse becomes Beer Museum
Forget stock trading, and hoist a glass of one of Belgium's many brews.