Tagged With "Josef II"
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Scenes of Cesky Krumlov
Gumbo's mystery destination this past week was no mystery to a number of readers. Join us for scenes from this UNESCO World Heritage town.
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Pyramids of Güímar, Tenerife, Canary Islands
Ian Cook unravels the mystery behind the 'pyramids' of Tenerife, Canary Islands
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In the Cotswolds: Upton House
PortMoresby continues her English adventures with a stop at Upton House, in Warwickshire, on the way to the Cotswolds.
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London: a Few of My Favorite Things
PortMoresby ends the tale of her trip to England with the things she cannot do without - art, food, books and a visit to a beautiful house.
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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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Seattle's Museum of History and Industry
A fascinating walk through the things and industries that made Seattle what it is, in an area that no longer is what it was.
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Prague's Jewish Quarter: An Emotional and Educational Journey
Join Marilyn Jones in her exploration of one of Europe's most important Jewish history sites, and one of Prague's most-visited areas.
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Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota (Where Gumbo Was #231)
Gumbo was visiting the plane exhibit outside the Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. An impressive assortment of military hardware can be viewed (for free), a treat for anyone interested in the history of flight.
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The Bathing House, Howick, Northumberland
Ian Cook shares a lovely and historic cottage with one of the finest views in Northumberland.
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A Marvelous Food Tour in Krakow!
DrFumblefinger enjoyed a wonderful food tour in the beautiful and historic Polish city of Krakow. He shares details and photos of this experience.
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March 9, 2017: Statue of Oscar Peterson, Ottawa, Ontario
This life size statue of jazz pianist Oscar Peterson is located at the corner of Elgin and Albert streets in Ottawa, Canada, outside Canada's National Arts Centre.
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The Museum of Chinese in America
Jonathan L visits the Museum of Chinese in America, which explores the long history of immigration to this country
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Churches of Park Slope, Brooklyn
PHeymont explores the varied and mostly 19th-century churches in one of Brooklyn's premier neighborhoods, and explores the area's history.
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April 25, 2020: Shorthand History, Hamburg
Three statues on the facade of the former Hamburg home of Germany's pre World War I Reichsbank give a quick lesson in the city's history.
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Abandoned Asylums: An Unusual Destination
Books that can inspire travel come in all sorts: Here's an unusual one that caught Marilyn Jones' attention.
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Prague's St Vitus: Old and New
PHeymont takes a look at how one of Europe's oldest cathedrals came to have so much stunning modern art.
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January 4, 2020: Statue of Pope John Paul II, Krakow
DrFumblefinger visits a statue of Pope John Paul II on Wawel Hill -- home of Krakow's royal past.
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Turquoise Trail: A beautiful trip through New Mexico
Jonthan L takes us on a trip along The Turquoise Trail, with stops at Tinkertown and Madrid.
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The Many Lives of Brooklyn's Industry City
PHeymont visits a Brooklyn phoenix. After 125 years, the the world's first integrated industrial park and transport park lives on.
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Cologne: Just Passing Through
PHeymont reflects on a pleasant but far-too-short day in a city that's calling him back for more...some day!
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Milan to get Italian Resistance museum
The Italian anti-fascist resistance to Mussolini and German invaders will soon be honored in a museum to be built in Milan.
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Italian Swiss town 'rejoins' Italy
An Italian town whose heart and geography may have been in Switzerland loses its unique status.
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Jan. 11, 2020: The History Column, Koblenz, Germany
A monument that recounts the town's history also obscures some of it.
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Unmissable Sights in Budapest
We often travel to other countries, other cities, but not always for sightseeing. Conference, meeting, maybe for some service. These trips sometimes takes several days, but we can also decide to connect the pleasant to the useful and look around the city. Here is a brief introduction for those, whose destination is Budapest. What is a must see, from the Hungarian capital. I recommend this article, which contains more than 100 sights, for those who want to spend more days in Budapest, or want...
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Maymont Mansion, Richmond, Virginia (Where Gumbo was #366)
Gumbo was visiting home of James and Sallie Dooley, known as Maymont. The mansion is located at 1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, Virginia.
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VE-day dedication set for Eisenhower Memorial
To be dedicated on the 75th anniversary of WWII's end, the sculptures that form the memorial are being installed.
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The National Automobile Museum, Reno (Where Gumbo was #369)
Gumbo was visiting one of America's greatest car museums -- the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada.
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How to spend a day exploring Casablanca
Imram shares some highlights of a visit to his home city of Casablanca.
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January 3, 2020: World War II era DC-3, Thunder Bay
DrFumblefinger is pleasantly surprised to find this beautifully restored DC3 aircraft sitting at the Thunder Bay airport. The plane had flown paratroopers to the D-Day invasion and had been restored for the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
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Glasgow's Unlikely People's Palace
Built as an oasis of culture in a sea of slums, one of Glasgow's important museums is still fighting for its life in an era of budget cuts.
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Koblenz: At the German Corner
Join PHeymont for a stroll through Koblenz's Old City and a bit of history and art.
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Nyhavn: Copenhagen's Gem
DrFumblefinger found the Nyhavn neighborhood the loveliest in Copenhagen. Built in the 17th century as the city's main harbor, it remains a popular tourist destination.
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Free Things to do in Phoenix, Arizona
Looking for some free things to do in the Phoenix area? If so, Samantha shares some of the exciting and free things to do while exploring the city.
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Amsterdam: Glimpses of the Jordaan
Join PHeymont for a look at one of Amsterdam's trendiest neighborhoods and its not-so-trendy history.
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March 23, 2020: Marienkirche, Berlin
DrFumblefinger stumbles across a rehearsal for a concert at Berlin's historic St. Mary's church, one of the oldest churches in Berlin (dating to the 13th century).
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Now Boarding: Restored Super "Connie"
Qantas has restored a pioneer modern airliner, and is opening it to visitors...but first you have to get to Australia.
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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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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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Travel for Garden Lovers, Part II
If you missed it, begin with 'Travel for Garden Lovers: Part I' . To recap: Gardens and their houses have often been the focus of my travels, in Europe and the United States. Searching online recently, looking...
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Cruise News: the biggest and the other biggest
There's news this week about two "biggest" ships. One is the Allure of the Seas, biggest cruise liner afloat, and the other is a ship under construction, but so far without a name that will be the largest square-rigger sailing ship ever built. Royal...
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Unwilling Travel: 75th anniversary of Dunkirk evacuation
May 27, 1940—75 years ago today—was the first day of the evacuation of Allied (mostly British) troops from the French port of Dunkirk across the English Channel to Dover and other British ports. Over nine harrowing days, nearly 350,000...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 21, 2015: Clemenceau in the Wind
This statue of Georges Clemenceau, is one of my favorite Paris statues, not least because it embodies none of the heroic classicism that tends to make the person being honored seem a concept rather than a person. Here, no matter what the...
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China, Russia team up for 'red tourism'
Visitors at Mao Zedong's birthplace Photo: Brucke-Osteuropa / Wikimedia Chinese and Russian tourism authorities have agreed to work together on activities that center...
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South Dakota State Capital, Pierre – The Land of Infinite Variety
While in South Dakota for the LWMS Convention , we decided to check out the state capitol building in Pierre. It is a wonderful capitol and I really liked all the marble. The capitol features a copper dome, Corinthian columns, rusticated walls of...
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Portland, Oregon - Part II - Exploring
Portland claims to thrive on weird. Tattoos, long beards, sandals and fleece. And there's the odd vegan strip club and naked bike ride. But to a visitor from New Orleans, city of crazy, Portland feels tame and easygoing. Even the dogs...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Aug. 17, 2015: Soviet War Memorial, Berlin
A quiet place, in a peaceful park in Berlin hardly seems connected at first sight to the horrific fighting that took place all over Berlin in the final days of World War II. But it is a memorial to 80,000 Soviet soldiers killed in that battle...
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Old Faithful Inn, Yellowstone National Park (Where Gumbo was #126)
Gumbo was visiting the Old Faithful Inn , a historic lodge in Yellowstone National Park (one of the USA's UNESCO World Heritage Sites). Described by some as the world's largest log cabin, the Inn is situated immediately adjoining...
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Palazzo dei Normanni, Palermo, Sicily
The Palazzo dei Normanni (in English, Palace of the Normans) was the seat of the Kings of Sicily during the Norman domination and todays houses the Sicilian parliament.
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Spotted on the Road, Brooklyn: 1962 Plymouth Fury
Here's a car that hasn't gotten much respect. And that goes beyond its current "ready for restoration" condition; even when it was new it drew a lot of snorts and mockery. Laurence Jones of Curbside Classics...
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Buffalo Bill Cody's Grave, Lookout Mountain, Golden, Colorado
William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody (February 26, 1846 – January 10, 1917) was an American scout, bison hunter, and showman. He was born in Le Clair, a small town in the Iowa Territory (now the U.S. state of Iowa), but he grew up for...