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Re: Classic American Cars #5
Looks like one of the many Kit Cars that were fashionable in the 60s-70s-80s . You bought a fibreglass body and a donor car. Usually an accident write off. Changed over all the body parts and engine and you had a sports car for less than a few thousand dollars !
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Re: "Doggie-Door" makes lockers easier to use
It is a good and useful idea. Kudos to the Doggy Travel locker door.
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Re: Robots and Therapy Dogs: the latest airport amenities
Dogs are the best! I'd never trade a friendly dog for a robot.
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Re: Spotted on the Road in Sweden
Rather than a true kit car this may be a re-body of a production car. In some ways it resembles a Fiat 500 or 600 from the 1960s. Many companies made replacement bodies for these and other small cars. This could also be a modified Fiat Jolly body sans windshield and roof. The Jollys were Ghia re-bodies of Fiat 500s and 600s.. Many other coachwork builders also supplied after-market bodies. This is one that I haven't seen before.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov 15 2013: Blue Lady at White Waltham - retro-revival in England
Increasingly popular in England and throughout Europe are “Retro Revival” weekend gatherings featuring original 1950’s rock and roll bands and also some very good 2000’s Tribute Acts recreating the sights, sounds and styles of...
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"Lactation Station" joining airport amenities
Milwaukee's General Mitchell airport has become the first to install free standing pods for nursing mothers. They are self-contained pods with comfortable furniture, outlets for breast pumps, and space for nursing on the go. Three have been installed...
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When do we want it? Now! What do we want? Read on...
But does it have WiFi? A new survey tells us that WiFi is holding its place as the #1 desired hotel amenity—but not as many people listed it as #1 as last year. Breakfast held #2. And almost nobody cares about the mini-bar with its...
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Yellowstone National Park in Winter
Seeing all fifty-nine national parks was never a dream of ours--especially not in fifty-nine weeks. We'd call it more of a whim, an impulse or an inspiration. Going to Yellowstone National Park in the winter was something we had...
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Road Trips with Kids: 5 Things that Will Help You Make Them Safe and Fun
When traveling with kids, planning and preparation are extremely important. Katica offers a number of helpful tips to help make your journey a smooth one.
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Finding the right packing accessories for your trip
Road Warrior Marilyn Jones gives us her insights into what accessories work for her, and how to choose them.
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7 Steps Guide to Easier Travel Packing
Hey people, if you are travelling, make it comfortable for you to enjoy the trip. Of course you don't want your travel to be a hilarious disaster and the value for money won't be achieved. So if I were you, I'll be more practical and creative to enjoy the travelling period on your chosen destination. As a budget traveller like myself, here are some tips (seven tips to be exact) when packing things for your trip. This is based from my personal escapades in the recent years and of course, tips...
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8 Tips To Actually Relax On Family Vacation And More
Traveling has many benefits in terms of both physical and mental health, which is an effective way to improve mood. However, the feeling of traveling alone or with friends is not the same as when you go with the family members. It will be the most precious moments to help the members closer. You are looking forward to your family holiday and you really need a vacation, but at the same time you fear the packing, children’s behavior, their potential sickness and unpacking all over again? You...
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At the Summit of Monte Baldo
Ian Cook takes us along a precarious trail to the summit of Italy's Monte Baldo, with spectacular views!
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Crazy destinations where Humans find ways to exist in Harsh and Hostile Environments
Sometimes it's good to get away form it all. Here are a few of the most distant places you might consider visiting (sponsored content)
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Holiday Gifts for Travelers
Constant traveler Marilyn Jones offers her annual round-up of gifts she recommends for travelers.
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How to Get Your Vehicle Ready for a Long Road Trip
Some helpful suggestions for preparing your vehicle so that you can enjoy a road trip (sponsored content)
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Uttarakhand Chota Chardham Yatra by Helicopter Packages
Consider traveling by helicopter to some of the most beautiful and sacred places in India (sponsored content)
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5 Important Things That You Should Bring On Your Trip
Monica suggests some things you should take with you to make your next trip smoother (sponsored content)
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Traveling Essentials for Everyone
Some good suggestions for what to include on your packing list for your next big travel adventure (sponsored content)
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How to Survive on your own in the Wild
Monica shares some tips on how to prepare yourself for your first adventures in the wilderness.
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Nov. 9, 2019: Looking up in London
A brief encounter at an Underground station leads to some interesting work by sculptor Allan Sly.
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Taos: Celebrating American and Native culture and art
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of Taos and Taos Pueblo in New Mexico.
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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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Space Shuttle Endeavour: Out of This World
I recently had the chance to visit the Space Shuttle Endeavour , which is on exhibit at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. There were 6 different shuttles as part of the Space Shuttle program (Enterprise, Columbia,...
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International Spy Museum, Washington D.C.: (Where Gumbo Was #265)
The solution to last week's travel puzzle is revealed. We were visiting the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C., filled with a curious assortment of gadgets used mostly during the Cold War.
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New for Spring and Summer Travel
Seasoned traveler Marilyn Jones has been shopping for new and useful travel accessories.
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Guide To Pack Well For An Overnight Hike
An overnight hike is an interesting and exciting experience. Whether its a group of friends or some unknown fellows, you get to learn so much from such trips. First hikes are always the difficult ones and when it is about packing the right hiking gear and essentials then it gets really tough to figure out what to pack and what not.Well, it basically depends upon the situation. Are you going to the forest or just near the roads? What are the dangers that you can face there? How many days does...
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Holiday gifts for travelers
Marilyn Jones spends a lot of time on the road, and keeps her eye out for gifts that can make travelers happy. Her annual recommendations are here.
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Taos and Taos Pueblo, New Mexico
On a brief visit to Taos Pueblo and the town of Taos, PHeymont found both less and more than he expected.
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7 Reasons to Book a Luxury Hotel for Your Next Travel
Luxury hotels are considered as an expensive choice for accommodation and often associate its affordability with celebrities and wealthy people. However, in the recent years, there are now plenty of affordable luxury hotels in the market no matter where you go. Competition in the tourism industry made businesses to keep up with the level of standards that is expected today. Booking a luxury hotel is easy but picking the right one for you will take a good amount of research. Below are the...
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"Stars of the Big and Small Screen": Hollywood rolls into Calgary
The exhibit was called: "Stars of the Big and Small Screen. See the Cars that were the Stars".... and it was an interesting collection of American Steel....
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You CAN'T Take It All With You: Keeping the Load Light
Every time I travel, I marvel at the number of people with two—or even three—large suitcases setting out on what looks like migration, not a vacation. You’ve seen them…pushing the bags through the check-in line,...
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Taos NM - Indian, Mexican, and Yarn
Taos is an amalgam of southwest history and present. It is a tourist town that draws people with money and new-age hippies to the mountains. It has a history of Native peoples from the nearby Taos Pueblo and of Mexican families that settled the area...
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More Life at the Edge: What’s in a Name?
June 1, 2014 After a conversation this morning with my overnight guests over coffee and toast, in which we talked...
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Family-Friendly Airlines? There's a Guide for that...
The website Family Vacation Critic has published an airline-by-airline guide for what amenities and services are provided for families traveling with children. It can be a big difference to know which airlines have diaper-changing tables (Delta...
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Robots and Therapy Dogs: the latest airport amenities
With people, often unwillingly, spending more time in airports these days, some are turning to new ways to de-stress travelers.
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Red Roof rolling out guaranteed speedy Wi-Fi
With more and more travelers demanding good service, Red Roof is working on upgrades to be able to guarantee "fast and free"
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"Doggie-Door" makes lockers easier to use
A Japanese company's come up with a way to let you add and remove items from the locker you've stored your luggage in.
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September 23, 2019: 1985 Triking Cyclecar, Calgary
DrFumblefinger came across this unusual 3 wheeled car in Calgary.
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7 best ways to cop up with travel fatigue
Traveling is a very good habit which makes our mind is relaxed. Nowadays, it is becoming a profession also. Travel blogger is in trend now. When you are going to travel for a long time, you have to be prepared. There are lots of issues you may have to face what you need to handle. One of the most common problems faced by the traveler is the issue of travel fatigue. You need to be prepared so that you can cop up with travel fatigue. When you have to travel by bus, train, car or plane for a...
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6 Things You Need To Do For That Ultimate Family Road Trip
Anthony offers some suggestions to help you improve your next road trip (sponsored content)
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New BA biz class seats get doors
British Airways ups its game at the front of the plane in competition with Virgin Atlantic and others.
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Most Important Travel Essentials to Pack
Whether you're a spicy globe trotter or a beginner, it's always a good idea to get an overview of what to pack. Oh, the complete checklist for international travel. It is advisable to bookmark this list because of the closer the path is, the more you refer to it. Even the best travel plans can be affected by something as lean as forgetting to pack small necessities. But these necessities seem to be forgotten, but we tend to forget them! If you are a perfectionist who googles every time you...
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November 14, 2019: Kit Carson County Carousel, Burlington, Colorado
You'll find a beautifully preserved historic carousel in Kit Carson County, Colorado.
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Traveling Details We Usually Forget All About
Travelling is an activity so exciting that travellers get so excited that they forget to pack even the essentials. Once you’ve gone on a holiday or two, it becomes clear which items get skipped regularly while packing. These might be details but the devil (of travel) is in the details. More often than not, the things you forget to pack are the ones you require the most, like sunscreen lotion or a Band-Aid. In other cases, we disregard some travel basic, such as the best time to travel during...
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Maritime Museum of Denmark, Helsingor (Where Gumbo was #343)
Gumbo was visiting the interesting Maritime Museum in Helsingor, Denmark. Built in an old ship dry dock, the architure is intriguing and the exhibits quite interesting.
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April 19, 2019: Kit Carson Statue, Carson City
A statue of mountain man, Kit Carson, is found outside the government buildings in the state capital which bears his name.
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Spotted on the Road in Sweden
Some of you with sharp eyes might have spotted this red beauty peeking out of its driveway in the Where in the World is Gumbo puzzle #6 . That's why I waited until after the puzzle was over; I didn't want to identify Ystad, Sweden, as the location of...