Tagged With "Main Buffalo"
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Art and Survival in the Tassili Plateau
Bob Cranwell explores the heart of the Sahara -- a life filled with hardship, sand dunes and camel. A trip highlighted by the remarkable sights of Tassili n’Ajjer, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Escaped herd buffaloes traffic on the Autobahn
Escaped water buffalo block traffic on a busy highway for hours.
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Portland, Maine: The World's Longest Lobster Roll...and so much more!
Portland, Maine is a great place to visit any time (even in the winter!) but it’s hard to imagine a more exciting moment to have been there on the day they built the world’s longest lobster roll! The roll for the roll is seen arriving,...
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Banff National Park: Hiking up Tunnel Mountain
(Tunnel Mountain viewed from the Hoodoos Trail) As summer is upon us, I thought I'd feature another walk from the Canadian Rockies as our "hike of the week", this one directly accessible from downtown Banff on a...
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What's wrong with Canadian airports?
Not much it seems, except for excessive taxes and fees. The World Economic Forums Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report reports that in 2013, Canada ranked first out of 140 countries for its air transport infrastructure, but 136 th for its ticket taxes and airport charges. On the one hand great airports and air travel infrastructure, on the other high fees making them far less competitive. Canadians aren't stupid, eh? Most Canadians live close to...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 9, 2014: Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Pennington County, South Dakota
The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore in Pennington County (near Keystone), South Dakota, in the United States. Sculpted by Danish-American Gutzon Borglum and his son, Lincoln...
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Portland, Maine: A Big Little City
Portland's population isn't huge, but its big history and its current foodie importance make it a great place to visit.
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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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Fancy Animal Carnival, New York City
A carnival of animals created by Taiwanese artist Hung Yin lines several blocks of pedestrian plaza along Broadway in Midtown Manhattan.
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May 28, 2019: American Bison, Keystone Gallery
DrFumblefinger was pleasantly surprised to find this bison very near the road as he traveled through rural Kansas.
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Buffalo Bill Cultural Center and Statue, Oakley, Kansas
DrFumblefinger stops in Oakley, Kansas, to visit the place where the legend of Buffalo Bill began.
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A Little Local Difficulty
Bob Cranwell recounts some of the 'little difficulties' he has experienced during his travels.
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An African safari is a fun family affair!
You may well have heard that this is a place for honeymooners – or retirees – or the solo adventurer – the guy who thinks he’s the great explorer out on his last adventure. Well, all these things are true and all these kinds of people do enjoy a trip to Africa, but make no mistake - an African safari is a fun family affair! On an Africa Luxury safari tour there really is something for the whole family. From Mom and Dad to the teenage members of the family, to the very young ones, Africa,...
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Minneriya National Park: An Overall Review
Sri Lanka is a fabulous travel destination, with beautiful beaches, archeologic wonders, and amazing wildlife. A look at the highlights of Minneriya National Park (sponsored content)
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jan. 1, 2014: A Bird on the Beach
Happy New Year from the TravelGumbo Gurus and friends! Sure, it's cold now, and seems like months to go to Spring, but keep this hopeful feathered friend and the beach in mind and it will help the time pass. This picture is from an early...
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Montana's National Bison Refuge
The National Bison Refuge provides an excellent opportunity to see bison in their natural setting — the hilly grasslands of Montana. The Refuge is located about an hour’s drive northwest of Missoula and is...
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Sometimes a Trip is just a Walk in the Park
I've often advised travelers with jam-packed itineraries to step back and leave themselves time to take a walk in a park or sit there a while, experiencing what the locals see and do. When we travel, it's one of our favorite things to do (we even...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec. 15 2013: Indian Pipe at Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge
Indian Pipe, seen above, is a flower commonly mistaken for a forest-dwelling fungus—and I was one of the believers until I got ready to post this picture, taken in the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge near Wells, Maine. Turns out,...
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Where Gumbo Watched the Sun Rise (Puzzle #20)
Its promoters claim Mt. Cadillac, in Acadia National Park, sees the first sunrise in the U.S. from its perch on Maine's Mt. Desert Island—and while that's true only in fall and winter (other parts of Maine get the rest of the year) climbing or...
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Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump (That's really its name)
I like direct clear-spoken people, so you can see why Native American names appeal to me. ” Head-smashed-in-buffalo jump ” was just that — a place buffalo were chased off a cliff and killed for food. (An...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb. 13, 2014: The Manitoba Legislative Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Manitoba Legislative Building is the meeting place of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba -- the main governing body for the province, equivalent to an American state's legislature. Situated in central Winnipeg,...
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April 28, 2016: Main Square, Krakow, Poland
If you ever have the opportunity to visit Krakow, be sure to see the main square of the Old Town.
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JetBlue aims Buffalo-LA flight at Canadian flyers
JetBlue's new Buffalo to Los Angeles non-stop offers Canadians a lower trans-continental fare, and maybe a shorter customs line.
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Stephen A. Schwarzman New York Public Library, Manhattan
Not just a huge collection of books: Samantha shows us that the main research branch of the New York Public Library is worth a visit for the building itself.
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Frankfurt: Not Just for Business
Frankfurt has a reputation as Europe's business capital, but Jonathan L shows us how much more it is than just that!
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Dec. 24, 2018: Museum of the American Indian, Washington
DrFumblefinger visits the Smithsonian's Museum of the American Indian.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Apr 7, 2015: Obwarzanek vendor, Krakow
The obwarzanek seems very similar to the Turkish simet, sold on corners all over Istanbul, and also cheap. Mostly sesame version, but occasionally others. A really good snack, and also excellent with kaymak, the buffalo milk creme fraiche.
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Re: April 28, 2016: Main Square, Krakow, Poland
I just love the tiny Church of St. Wojciech. I'm glad that now I'll know what it is - and to look for it!
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Re: April 28, 2016: Main Square, Krakow, Poland
Hi Ava : ) You are going to love Krakow. The locals are very friendly, the scenery is beautiful, and the food is excellent and very reasonably priced. Enjoy your visit. I hope you share your adventures (along with pictures) with TravelGumbo upon your return...I (and our entire TravelGumbo family) would love to see them. By the way, if you have time, take a day to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, and another day to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration/Extermination camps. Your best bet to see...
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Re: April 28, 2016: Main Square, Krakow, Poland
Thanks Ottoman! I'm really excited to hear all of the positive things about Krakow. We have already booked a tour at Auschwitz, but I don't know if we will have time to visit the salt mine (although it looks amazing). I'd be happy to share some photos.
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Re: April 28, 2016: Main Square, Krakow, Poland
The Salt Mines are one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. It would be a shame to miss seeing them. When you are in town you will see this building. It's the Rail Station. The salt mines are just a few stops along the line. 10 minutes. So easy to find. So worth it.
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Re: April 28, 2016: Main Square, Krakow, Poland
In the main square, school children perform dances and theatre for passers by. Adults perform parades and fashion shows. During the summer when I was a visitor there was something on display most afternoons. Krakow is a beautiful city to walk around.
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Re: Stephen A. Schwarzman New York Public Library, Manhattan
I could go into the Rose Room and lay on my back just admiring that amazing ceiling. A wonderful work of art.
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Re: Stephen A. Schwarzman New York Public Library, Manhattan
Thanks for bringing back special memories of a great place. I love libraries, and this is one of the greatest I've ever visited. Nice post and great photos, Samantha, thanks!
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Re: Stephen A. Schwarzman New York Public Library, Manhattan
Thanks guys. I loved all of New York, but this was very special. The ceilings reminded me of the ceilings you see in Europe. Sadly some people probably don't notice unless someone points it out Like I said in the post, it was the only time I felt like I was able to relax, breathe, and take in my surroundings. Definitely look forward to visiting again. Thanks again for you comments.
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Re: Stephen A. Schwarzman New York Public Library, Manhattan
You'd love the architecture in this building Samantha - St Georges Hall Liverpool England. I worked here for a few years.
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Re: Stephen A. Schwarzman New York Public Library, Manhattan
Thanks for the new perspective! I live in New York and have worked in that library many times over the years (including in days when it wasn't so well-kept), but you've still given me a fresh view of the building itself!
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Re: Cruising Casco Bay on the Mailboat
Excellent article and your photos are beautiful as well as interesting!
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Bison Herd, Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site
DrFumblefinger shares photos of a herd of bison, residing at Rocky Mountain House National Historic site in Alberta.
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A Hudson Valley Road Trip
Jonathan L takes a road trip up along the Hudson River, visiting some of the towns that have been there for hundreds of years
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Fort Museum of the NorthWest Mounted Police, Fort MacLeod
Gumbo was visiting the Fort Museum, a recreation of an old NorthWest Mounted Police fort in southern Alberta.
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A Weekend in the Electric City
Stephanie returns to her roots with a nostalgic weekend in her home town, Scranton, Pennsylvania
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On Rue Galande, Paris
Two ancient houses survive, side-by-side on one of Paris's oldest streets.
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Kruger National Park: The North
Professor Abe shares photos and memories from a visit to legendary Kruger National Park, these from the northern end of the park.
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New York opens its Empire Trail
New York starts the new year with the opening of a new network of 750 miles of hike-or-bike trails spanning the state.
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Lighthouses of Lake Havasu – Part 2 of 3
With Samantha as our guide, we continue the tour of Lake Havasu's unique attraction: large-scale replicas of famous lighthouses.
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Top 7 Things to do in Avalon – Catalina Island
Living in southern California for most of my life, I have spent a few weekends in Catalina. It’s only a short hour hour boat ride from Long Beach, but it seems like a world away. I love that it is so small and everyone gets around on golf...