Tagged With "Julia Child"
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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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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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Central India, Pt.1: Gwalior
Professor Abe shares the magnificent sights of Gwalior, including some magnificent temples and palaces.
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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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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.
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Holiday Gifts for Travelers
Marilyn Jones, who spends a lot of time on the road as travel writer, presents her annual expert list of travel-related gift suggestions
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Liverpool: Three Thoughtful Museums
Three museums in Liverpool examine the city's history and culture, and are not afraid to show both the best and the worst parts.
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One London Street, Three Spottable Cars
Taking a walk on one London block, PHeymont spotted three unusual cars, each worth a second look.
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Visiting My Backyard—Riverside Park
Come visit Jonathan L's Backyard - Riverside Park in NYC
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New York State Fair—Supporting young farmers
New York's State Fair goes back 175 years, and still plays an important role in encouraging young farmers. Jonathan L visits and describes.
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Born to fly, baby gets 1,000,000 miles
A baby born on a Dubai to Manila flight starts life with a million-mile gift from an airline.
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Liverpool's Two Cathedrals
Liverpool made it to the 20th century before building a cathedral—but when it did, it built two of the most spectacular anywhere.
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Fairview Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia
DrFumblefinger visits the Fairview Cemetery in Halifax. It has a strong tie to the Titanic disaster, with more Titanic victim graves found here than anywhere else in the world.
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The Bay Area by "Clipper"
PortMoresby turns misfortune into adventure when, after almost 6 decades of dependence on her car, discovers public transportation from one end of San Francisco Bay to the other.
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Frari Church, Venice (Where Gumbo was #318)
Gumbo was visiting the beautiful Frari Church in Venice. The church is well know for its fabulous collection of art.