Tagged With "Julia Child"
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Toy Town Junction, Luray, Virginia (Where Gumbo was #355)
Gumbo was visiting the fascinating collection of old toys at Toy Town Junction. George G shares the experience.
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Huntingdon, Pennsylvania: Peaceful Holiday Getaway
Stephanie explores the historic treasures of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, including fantastic car and antique collections.
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Venice tourism way down after flooding
Recent flooding has depressed bookings and canceled some conferences and events.
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The Battery, New York City
The Battery is the gateway to the Statue of Liberty and Staten Island, but Jonathan L shows us how much more it is
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"Pops" is a New Route 66 Icon
I know this is going to be a fun stop on Route 66 just outside Arcadia, Oklahoma when I spy a 66-foot pop bottle on the horizon. Getting closer I can see it stands in front of an uber-modern structure with gas pumps in front. I have never seen...
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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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Banksy Opens up a Bemusement Park in England
Ad for Dismaland on their website The anonymous British street artist Banksy has opened an amusement park like no other in Weston-super-Mare, Somserset, England. It's built on the abandoned...
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What do Travelers look for when Traveling?
In a recent survey of 4300 American travelers by TripAdvisor, and a similar survey of 2300 mobile travelers by FlightView, some well know travel trends were reaffirmed and a few others of interest were noted. Not...
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Mandatory Seat Belts for Children traveling by Plane?
Canada's Transportation Safety Board (TSB) wants airlines to implement specially designed seat belts for infants and small children, to be mandatory for all commercial air travel. The idea is to prevent them from becoming "projectiles"...
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Abandoned America: The Age of Consequences
It may seem unusual for a travel writer to be interested in the abandoned, derelict and forgotten. I am usually telling my readers where to travel and what to visit when they get there. But Abandoned America: The Age of Consequences is such a...
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Discovering Greenville, SC’s West End Historic District
A new visitor to Greenville, SC, I hear of Falls Park on the Reedy, but have no idea where it is located. Walking along Main Street, I stop and ask a young woman for directions. She smiles and says it is right across the street. Indeed, Falls...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 29, 2015: Chillingham Castle, Northumberland - England's most haunted castle!
This 12th century stronghold, just twenty minutes from the seaside and the home of S i r Humphry Wakefield and his family, became 'base-camp' for the 1298 conquering attack on William Wallace by “Hammer of the Scots”,...
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Sighisoara, Romania
Wow! What a charming place! That was my first thought driving through the gate to Sighisoara citadel. The impression was certainly still applicable when we started wandering the cobbled streets among the pink, green, yellow, blue and red houses. You...
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Is this the RV of the sustainable future?
In an age where 'small' and 'less' get a lot of approval, you'd expect something like this: instead of the city bus-sized RVs we've come to expect on the road, here's a tiny tot meant to be towed behind a bicycle...or, since it sleeps two, a...
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November 30, 2015: A-maze-ing Laughter, Vancouver
A fun cluster of statues made of bronze, to be enjoyed in Vancouver B.C.
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On the Wine Road in Alsace
A pleasant day on a guided tour, with tastings, of villages along Alsace's 'Route des Vins.'
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German court says zoo can't throw kids to crocodiles
A German zoo that has held kids' birthday parties in the crocodile pool has been warned to stop.
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"Christmas City" Celebrates the Holidays
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares some of the sights and activities in "Christmas City", Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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Great guide means great experiences
Marilyn Jones is a super-experienced traveler...and she knows the difference a really good guide can make to a trip.
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In Egypt: The Pyramids
After first thoughts of visiting 45 years ago, PortMoresby finally arrives in Egypt. This week begins the story of this long-postponed adventure.
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Where to Eat and Sleep in Sicily
Jonathan L gives us a list of his favorite places to grab a bite and lay his head in Sicily
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In Egypt: The Egyptian Museum
On her last day in Cairo, PortMoresby visits the famous Egyptian Museum, in its last days as the primary home to the treasures of ancient Egypt.
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Two 'Beaux Villages' in Alsace
France is filled with many beautiful villages, and they compete for the title. PHeymont visits two past winners from Alsace, and shares the view.
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Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#275)
A new travel puzzle is posted for this week. Follow for new clues every day and see if you can solve where our mystery destination is.
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July 7, 2018: A Child is Born
DrFumblefinger witnesses a small parade serving as a "birth announcement" while journeying through Rajasthan.
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Head to these 10 incredible beaches in Goa for your holiday
Goa has always attracted tourists for its numerous beaches. With a fabulous coastline stretching along the Arabian Sea, these lovely strips of sand play host to vigorous partying the year round. The Cabana beds laid out on the beach, with the beach umbrellas over them, is an alluring sight. Both North and South Goa have their fair share of beaches that offer something unique to offer to the visitors. While some of them are lined with food shacks that are eagerly looked forward to after a...
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8 Tried & Tested Ways to Plan a Fun-filled RV Trip
Are you tired of your monotonous life? If that’s true, then there are several ways of beating everyday monotony, all you have to do is get ready to implement them. One of the best ways to add more colour and fun to your life is to take out time from your busy schedule to spend some memorable moments with your loved ones. Whether you talk about your child, spouse or your parents, they always want to spend quality moments with you. Holidays can bring a world of difference in your life.
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August 17, 2018: Mexican Wrestler's Mask
DrFumblefinger has a childish fascination with Mexican-style wrestler's masks. Here's one he encountered in Buenos Aires.
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Central India, Pt.3: Bhopal, Sanchi, and Bhimbetka
Professor Abe's journey to Central India continues with stops in the Bhopal area. Lots to see here, including several UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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10 Most Popular Tourist Attractions in Udaipur
Rajasthan is the royal state of India and its part, Udaipur is one of the most magnificent and glorious cities that is boasted with the some really amazing and beautiful tourist attractions of Rajasthan which is quite famous among the travellers, national and international. People on Udaipur tourism love exploring the mesmerising mélange of culture history and traditions. To make your tourism more exciting we have brought to you the list of best unique tourist attractions of Udaipur which...
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Central India, Pt.1: Gwalior
Professor Abe shares the magnificent sights of Gwalior, including some magnificent temples and palaces.
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London: Top 10 Places to Travel in 2018
London is considered to be the most visited city in the world travel map. Tourists from all over the world flock to this city for visiting historic monuments, massive architectural marvels and richest art treasures in galleries and museums. Whether you wish to travel on a private jet charter rental or want to reach London on economy class, the city will never fail to amuse you. Let us introduce here top 10 London attractions that you should visit in 2018. Wesminster Abbey: Westminster Abbey...
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Kensington Market, Toronto: Down Augusta Avenue
Join PHeymont for a stroll down one of Toronto's most diverse and interesting thoroughfares.
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Old San Juan - Museo de las Americas is a Must See
Museo de las Americas One of the highlights of visiting the Museo de las Americas (web site) in Old San Juan is the “Indian in America” which is a permanent exhibit. This is recognition of over 20 tribes from around the...
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Who are we when we travel?
Gumbo's Picture of the Day for April 13th, above, is an image I made nearly 55 years ago, on my first trip to Paris: a man sleeping on the ground at a side entrance to the National Assembly building. I like the picture; I’m pleased with its...
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A day at The Forks Market: Winnipeg, Canada
Experiencing local food is an essential part of being in a new destination -- the mortar that binds the many pieces of the travel experience. For this and other reasons, TravelGumbo loves visiting markets around the world. On these pages...
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A Day at the Zoo: San Diego, California
Among my fondest memories as a child are family visits to the zoo. I was fascinated by it all! The sights, the sounds, the smells, the people, and especially by the exotic animals. It seemed a grand adventure and I think may...
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Do traveling Brits hate kids?
A recent survey showed that 70% of British residents would like the option of child-free aircraft or at a minimum child-free zones on each plane. A third of the sampled public indicated they'd be willing to pay more for the privilege of...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec. 24, 2013: Madonna and Child, Chartes Cathedral, France
Today's highlighted photo(s) come from one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in Europe, Chartres, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Chartres was built in the 12th century and is unique because it was constructed and furnished...
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Baby born on plane. Ticket, please ?
This raises some questions. If a baby is born inflight, does he qualify for his own seat ?Does he need to hear the pre-flight briefing again ?What would be a good name for the child ? Some possibilities: ...
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Name Your Favorite Restaurants for Atmosphere, Past or Present
There are some restaurants that stick in your mind, not for the food, but for the atmosphere and the unique people the restaurants seems to draw in. I think it would be fun to share some of those. Here are some of mine for the US,...
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Olomouc — Now that’s a Plague column!
(Holy Trinity Column, Olomouc, Czech Republic) During our visit to the Czech Republic we ventured on a day trip from our base in Prague east to Olomouc (pronounced OH-loh-moats). Most of our time in the Czech Republic had...
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The Big Island of Hawaii (Part 2). Hilo & Hamakua Coast
(Sunset over Hilo Bay, Big Island of Hawaii) Hilo is tucked into the northeastern corner of the Big Island, on the slopes of Mauna Loa’s rainy side. And boy can it rain; the region gets up to 200 inches (500 cm) each year though...
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Strasbourg & Route Du Vin
My son, his girlfriend, and I spent four nights in lovely Strasbourg. We picked a perfect apartment right on Quai St. Nicholas (5 minute walk into town), which you can check out on booking.com here . Our friendly hostess (who speaks...
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Visiting John Steinbeck country. 2) Salinas: the National Steinbeck Center
John Steinbeck is one of the greatest writers in American history and certainly a favorite of mine. This is the second installment in a series describing my visit to John Steinbeck country. In part one we looked at John...
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Coastal California: Three Girls Visit Harley Farms Goat Dairy
On the outskirts of Pescadero, at the end of North Street, where it converges with Pescadero Creek Road and the back way to La Honda, is Harley Farms Goat Dairy. My granddaughters know the place because it’s a favorite destination...
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Sudeley Castle, witness to England's turbulent past
Located in the small Cotswold village of Winchcombe near the city of Cheltenham in south west England, Sudeley Castle was built on the site of an earlier castle by Ralph Boteler, Baron Sudeley, using money he had 'earned' fighting in...
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Gold Country California: South Yuba River
“Going to the river” is a thing both locals and visitors to Gold Country seem to do a lot. My son, having lived here for a time, often heads straight up Highway 49 to the South Fork as soon as he gets to town, but I’ve...
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A Quiet Irish Island
Having accepted an invitation from an English acquaintance to stay with her at her holiday cottage on an island just off the west coast of Ireland, I joined her the night before her departure at her Elizabethan-era home in Devizes, in...
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Catalonia's Amazing Tower of People contest
Catalonia's Concurs de Castells features teams of up to 500 people building human pyramids.