Tagged With "weekend breaks"
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Bosphorus Cruises in February (Turkey)
I'm preparing for a mid-February week in Istanbul, and would like to include a Bosphorus cruise, specifically one of the more-or-less all-day ones that goes up to the Black Sea, has a lunch break at a small port on the Black Sea, and then returns....
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Will Social Media Change Spring Break?
The Nikki Beach hotel on the island of Phucket in Southern Thailand faced severe criticism when posting the above photo on their Facebook page showing a baby elephant near a pool with party goers and one riding on top. Read more:...
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Tough Trains
It's Sunday afternoon, I actually accomplished something midday, then turned on the telly for a break, just in time for Globe Trekker on PBS. Sometimes I'm interested, occasionally not, but I hit the jackpot today. Tough Trains! A...
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Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, May 8, 2015: Portland Bill lighthouse at dusk
On the isle of Portland in Dorset, England, the tip of the isle 'Portland Bill' and nearby Chesil Beach are the graveyards of many vessels that failed to reach Weymouth or Portland Roads. The Portland Race is caused by the meeting of the tides between...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, March 4, 2015: Breakfast Time
I was out at Pioneer Acres, an annual farming show in central Alberta, when I came across this little guy in the field. He was just taking a breakfast break and I could't resist trying to get as close as I could for a picture. He...
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Historic Route 66 (pt 2) - Needles CA to Flagstaff AZ
Leaving Needles CA, I drove a route that is a MUST DRIVE if you are the kind of person that loves road trips. The main portion of my day was spent on the longest continuous stretch of the original Route 66 that is still in place - From Topock AZ to...
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Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#76)
It seems Gumbo has become quite a churchgoer. Puzzle #75 took him to a cathedral in Spain, where sharp-eyed Gumboites spotted him. But he's off again, and while this building is clearly a church, it's also clearly not the usual kind, the...
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Shroud of Turin is Back on Public Display
Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons: Shroud of Turin Over a million people have signed up to see the Turin...
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Fort Barrancas Has it All: Cannons, Gun Turrets,Tunnels and Great Views
Fort Barrancas is located within the Naval Air Station in Pensacola. You have to show your drivers license, or other ID, to enter the base. It sits on the barranca ,or bluff, overlooking the entrance to Pensacola Bay. This National Historic Landmark...
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Inflight products can be a lucky break for small suppliers
If you've wondered about the mints, chocolates, food specialties and more that pop up on airline menus and amenity kits—sometimes brands you've never heard of—it's not necessarily because the airline's going with the lowest bidder. As this...
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Carnival Celebrations in Trinidad & Tobago
Carnival is an annual celebration of life found in many countries around the world. It first originated as a pagan festival in ancient Egypt which was subsequently celebrated by the Greeks and then the Romans. Carnival was later adopted by the Roman...
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American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame, Amarillo, TX
Samantha explores this museum dedicated to a favorite American breed, and shares the excitement with us.
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Strasbourg: Self-service tour of Alsatian food
PHeymont tries something new: A self-service gourmet food tour, organized by the Strasbourg Office de Tourisme.
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October 23, 2017: Amphicars
The first commercially designed vehicle to be driven on both land and water, Amphicars had limited success when they were produced in the mid-20th century. They are now highly sought after collectibles.
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German court: Continental breakfast isn't breakfast
Coffee and rolls, the traditional 'continental breakfast' isn't really breakfast for tax purposes.
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Seeing the World's Game at a Local Stadium - Palermo Football
A longtime soccer fan, Jonathan L has an exciting afternoon sitting with the locals at an important game in Palermo.
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Top 10 Things to Do in Birmingham
Birmingham is the second largest city in the UK with a population of approximately 1,000,075 at the latest count. With a distinguished history based on its manufacturing heritage this proud city is now a magnet for tourists from all over the world and whether it is shopping you love, attractions or festivals and events, Birmingham and its surrounding area has everything you can think of. Murder Mystery Events If you are thinking of taking a weekend break in Birmingham why not try a Murder...
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May 11, 2017: Spring Ice Storm, Thunder Bay, Ontario
It's spring, and if you live in the Great White North, you never know what type of weather Mother Nature will spring on you.
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Out-Of-The-Box Last Minute Weekend Getaway Ideas
After a long week of fast life and pressure at work, you just want to unwind. Andrew Lowen has some ideas for how you can do it.
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Why Zurich Is The Place To Be In Summer
Roger T makes an excellent case why Zurich (especially during its short but beautiful summer) should be on your travel list!
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July 23, 2017: Salt Lake, Salt Mines & Salt Caravans, Ethiopia
Grand Escapes shares a most remarkable landscape, unlike any other today. We visit the salt lake and mines in The Danikil Depression.
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Copenhagen's Tivoli moves toward all-year season
Denmark's biggest attraction makes plans to go year-round.
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The Importance Of a Summer Family Break
Everybody needs some time away from the daily grind. We all live busy lives at work, home and school and with the pressures of day to day life, there is often too little time to relax and communicate properly with our loved ones. Weekends are often filled with extra curricular activities and catching up with paperwork at home or chores. Holidays are necessary to get a break from the routine, from Lakeside holidays in lush countryside to beach breaks abroad but did you know just how...
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Boeing throws a 50th birthday party for 737
Boeing's 737 had its first flight 50 years ago, and had a birthday party Sunday at Seattle's Museum of Flight.
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Eastern Europe Rail Odyssey: Budapest to Kiev
Do you love unusual train journeys as much as Wilbur does? Check out this fascinating adventure through eastern Europe.
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Manholes: More Art Beneath Your Feet
PHeymont's fascination with 'civic pride' manhole covers and the art and history they portray keep him looking down as he travels...
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Eastern Europe Rail Odyssey: Zagreb to Veliko Tărnovo
Wilbur's train journeys around Eastern Europe continue, this week with stops in Zagreb, Split, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Sofia, and Veliko Tărnovo
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July 4, 2017: Kelleys Island, Ohio
Marilyn Jones takes a laid-back break on an Ohio Island.
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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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American Airlines drops Mideast codeshares
As disputes over claims of unfair competition and subsidies continue, American takes a step to disconnect itself from Gulf carriers.
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July 22, 2017: Comic statues, Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava has its serious monuments, but there's still room for some with fun and attitude.
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A Day in Santa Marta, Colombia
PHeymont spends a day making a nodding acquaintance with Colombia's oldest city, on the Caribbean coast.
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Another criticism faced by Uber results in the Delete Uber campaign
Uber, the world’s one of the largest online taxi-hailing networks has faced many criticisms, lawsuits, legal actions and protests from the both Government and its Uber drivers. At the end of January 2017, the campaign called Delete Uber has been trending in the social media and it results in the deletion of nearly two lakhs of Uber accounts. Though the Uber faced a lot of criticism from the people, it is trying to solve the issues in a different manner. Executive order of President Trump The...
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The Woodlands Resort, The Woodlands, Texas
Texan Marilyn Jones checks out a luxury resort that's part of a suburban planned community near Houston.
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Lanzarote: an Undervalued Paradise
Ian Cook shares a great photoessay and details of Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands and a favorite of Ian's. It is a slice of underappreciated paradise.
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Britain's school-time holiday issue is back
With holiday costs as much as double during school breaks, many parents have opted to take kids out of school for vacation. Now they've lost in court.
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Rosa Parks' Detroit home now in Berlin
An American artist living in Berlin has rescued Parks' condemned former residence and is opening it to the public in Berlin.
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A Day Afloat in Glacier Bay, Alaska
It's the Alaska cruise destination you can't land at, but it remains a stunning experience, up close to the tip of the Alaska ice pack.
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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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TAP paints a plane to push free stopovers
TAP paints a huge ad on an A330 to advertise its free-stopover program for passengers changing planes in Lisbon or Porto.
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Small Museums of New York State
While driving across New York following the Erie Canal, Jonathan L had the opportunity to stop at some of the smaller museums that are often missed by tourists.
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Escape from Disney: Tiber-Butler Preserve
When you need a break from the 'Mouse Machine' this county nature preserve is only minutes away.
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Do you see what I mean ?
Robert Cranwell likes to look at the little things when he travels in nature and explains why -- you will too once you've read his post.
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Virgin Holidays cuts single-parent families a break
Caribbean holidays for single-parent families are now available without a single supplement.
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Walking around New York City: Surprises everywhere!
Jonathan L loves walking around a city. It is the only way to really understand its life and rhythm. And his hometown, New York City, is one of the most walkable.
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More European airlines could be nationalized
Brussels Airlines, Condor and even Air France/KLM face the possibility of government take-over to prevent collapse.
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Dos and Don'ts for Novice Visitors of Hong Kong
Some practical suggestions for new visitors to Hong Kong (sponsored content).
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April 20, 2020: Icebreakers, Caraquet, NB, Canada
Travel Rob sees the icebreakers totally change the bay in Caraquet, New Brunswick
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May 3, 2020: Social Distancing in Van Cortlandt Park
Jonathan L took advantage of a beautiful day to break quarantine, but maintain Social Distancing in the park.