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Re: The Maltese Islands – Underrated gems or best kept secret ?
Hello DrF, there are direct flights from Sicily to Malta and also a daily ferry. Yes, many visitors take in Sicily when coming to Malta, or they combine it with other European destinations. There also regular cruises around the Mediterranean which stop in the Grand Harbour for a day.
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo? #62
My first thought was the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, but from what I remember, it was on a river, not a harbour. I still favour a fishing port with some yachts, possibly in Northern Spain. However, I may be literally half a world away!
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Re: Midland Provincial Park, Alberta
My Grand Father worked in UK Coalmines around the 1900s . Stories he could tell were both amazing and scarey. Miners were exempt from War Service during WW1 as they supplied an "Essential Service". Women were employed at the Mines but never went below ground. Mules were used below ground - pulling bogeys - and never came back to the surface during their lives.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jan 31, 2013: Lindisfarne, the Holy Island
Located 2 miles from the north-east coast of England and linked to the mainland by a tidal causeway, Lindisfarne has an area of some 1,000 acres and is the site of the first Christian monastery established by Saint Aidan in 635AD when he came here...
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Portland Bill Revisited: Pictures from a small island
Begging indulgence from the Senior Gumbo Gurus. Following my previous visit to stormy Portland Bill last week, yesterday the sun came out and the wind picked up a notch more, so I just had to make a quick trip back there to see what might have...
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Visiting Western Greenland. Part I – Three Towns
In July 2006 I gave in to curiosity and realized my ambition to visit West Greenland. I returned 6 times in the next 8 years! I knew that about 10% of the world’s freshwater was sitting on Greenland with the capacity to raise...
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A small plaque high on the wall...
Today I went for a stroll down by the old harbour in the historic seaside town of Weymouth in Dorset. The late winter sun came out and promised that warmth is soon to return. As I passed by the harbour master's offices, I glanced up to a small...
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Visiting Santiago de Cuba
I really had no idea what to expect of Santiago de Cuba , afterall the next biggest city in Cuba is always overshadowed by Havana. So Santiago was going to surprise us - it could only leave a good or a bad impression right? We showed...
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Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, May 1, 2015: Pulpit Rock
Pulpit Rock is a coastal feature at the southern tip of the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. The artificial stack of rock was left in the 1870s after a natural arch was cut away by quarrymen at the Bill Quarry on the famous headland, Portland Bill....
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September 12, 2017: Harbor Scenes
Paul Hunter shares some harbor scenes from North Yorkshire.
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Whitby - North Yorkshire Coastal Town
Whitby, North Yorkshire. A modern visitor attraction, working fishing port, with ancient religious heritage that inspired Bram Stoker.
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Dispatches from Ikaria: Part 2
Professor Abe's visit to Ikaria continues, this week looking at some of the island's geothermal springs which drew some of the first tourists to the island. Today the Greek island is a spa destination with a number of charming small towns and villages.
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Dispatches from Ikaria: Part 4
Professor Abe's fun and insightful series on visiting Ikaria concludes this week. Be sure to check out the great story and accompanying photos
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Top 5 activities in Auckland
Some suggestions for your top must-do activities in Auckland (sponsored content)
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First all-electric commercial flight
A small Vancouver airline takes a big step into the electric age of aviation.
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The Best Caribbean Honeymoon Destinations
Looking for a honeymoon destination? Consider these locations in the Caribbean (sponsored content)
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 7, 2015: Bilingual Waterside Pun
I'm a sucker for a pun, no matter how many languages and situations it takes to make it. So this one, on the Stockholm waterfront, caught my attention easily. And it was no accident; the owners not only knew what they were doing, they explain it on...
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Sydney Opera House (Where Gumbo was #277)
Gumbo was visiting the fabulous Sydney Opera House, an iconic landmark of Australia's gateway city.
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Canada's 10 Best Kayaking Destinations
Floating Authority shares ten top spots to go kayaking in Canada. Canada may well have the best assorted destinations for kayaking of any country in the world.
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Top Tips and Advice for Travel to Malta & Gozo
Ed shares some great reasons why Malta is a travel destination worth your time and effort to visit.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 12, 2014: Postcards from Greece - Naxos harbour
Arriving in Hora's harbour in Naxos in the early dusk on the busy inter-island ferry, the weary traveller is greeted by this lovely sight of the harbour with it's old Venetian fortifications that protected the harbour in years gone by. The...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 19, 2014: Postcards from Greece - Sunset
With a small church set atop the headland of Paros, the sun was setting that evening in the most richly golden sky that I have experienced in many many years - beautiful Greece!
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Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, September 26, 2014: Postcards from Greece - Nauossa's snack of the day....
Hanging, drying, in the old Greek island harbour of Nauossa in Paros are the latest catch of octopuses (or do we say "octopi"?) drying in the sun and being readied for the next family dinner. Blue skies, gently rocking boats at anchor. Idyllic.......
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Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, October 3, 2014: Postcards from Greece - the seaman's chapel in Naxos harbour
As the fishermen sail out of Naxos harbour in the Greek Cyclades isles and look into into the setting sun they glance over towards the simple whitewashed chapel that sits on its own small island in the middle of the passage. With hurried gestures they...
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Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, October 10, 2014: Postcards from Greece - the alleyways of Naxos fort
Strolling through the labyrinth of alleyways in the heart of the old Venetian fortress above the harbour of Naxos in the Greek Cyclades islands, every turn of a corner reveals yet another fascinating building with all the signs of its past history......
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sep 16 2014: Valletta, Malta
The capital city of Malta , Valletta was originally known as "the city built by gentleman for gentleman". That description may have changed somewhat over the years as it is now a World Heritage listed city. One of the first...
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Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, June 20, 2014: Hamburg Harley bikers, Germany
Sometimes it is not just history that makes for a fun visit to a new location as there are many varied and exotic sights to be seen in the modern world! On this occasion back in July 2003, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of...
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Down by the seaside English style....
When you think of a European summer seaside destination you might immediately think of such exotic destinations like St. Tropez or Nice or the Cote d' Azur, but possibly not the southern English coastline. Ah, but there you would be mistaken as there...
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The Weymouth Seafood Festival 2014
I have written a short note about my newly adopted home town of Weymouth on the southern English coast. Amongst the many delights that we have already experienced was last weekend's Weymouth Seafood Festival. Here is my mini photo-blog of this...
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Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, August 8, 2014: Postcards from Greece - Mykonos
Mykonos is a Greek island , part of the Cyclades group of islands (also justifiably known as the "Windy Islands"), lying between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. It is principally know for it's iconic windmills that overlook its beautiful harbour and...
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Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, August 29, 2014: Postcards from Greece - The Portara on Naxos
The largest and loftiest (at 999m elevation) of the Cyclades archipelago, rugged Náxos is one of the few Greek islands besides Crete that could feed itself – you see flocks of sheep, goats and cattle everywhere, along with all manner of...
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Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, September 5, 2014: Postcards from Greece - Nauossa the old harbour on Paros
Situated on the eastern side of Naoussa Bay about 7 miles east of the main town of Parikia is this very picturesque old harbour whose fortifications date from the Venetian era of trade dominance of the Aegean and Mediterranean. ...
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Find The Most Romantic Boutique Hotel in Sydney
There’s no better way of recharging your relationship and waking up those butterflies than going away for a little romantic getaway with your significant other. For trips like those, people often opt for some countryside family-owned bed and breakfast, but what if you want to make your romantic trip a city break as well? Let’s say you choose Sydney to be your destination. Where would you stay? Boutique hotels make the perfect choice since they’re petite, usually independent, and, therefore,...
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The Vancouver Lookout Tower at Harbour Centre
Samantha shares some beautiful views of Vancouver from the Lookout Tower atop the Harbour Centre.
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September 9, 2016: Paphos Castle, Cyprus
Ian Cook shares some dusk and evening photos of historic Paphos Castle in Cyprus.
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Images from Crete
Ian Cook shares some of his final favorite images from Crete, an island he greatly enjoyed visiting and photographing!
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Willis Tower and Our Skydeck Experience—Chicago
A visit to Chicago's tallest building, with its spectacular new glass features, with Samantha.
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February 1, 2017: Sunset at Dunston Staithes, Gateshead
A look at an old coal port that was bustling with activity a century ago -- now a landmark.
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January 26, 2016: Theodore Too, Halifax, Nova Scotia
I always enjoy discovering quirky or unusual things when I travel. Case in point, Theodore Too.
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Nov. 25, 2016: The Carenage, St George's, Grenada
A busy harbor with great views and water so clear you can see sealife at the bottom: SeeSaw brings us a great view from Grenada.
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Five Must See Australia Travel Destinations
Bill Gordon shares his top picks of things to see and do in Australia.
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Best of Australia: Outdoor Activities to Do in Australian Summer
When the western world is sitting quietly near its fireplace (or in the living room watching Netflix), the boiling-hot summer is booming Down Under. Filled with a ton of activities throughout the year, Australia outdoes even itself when the hot season arrives. Vast and beautiful, this continent has numerous outdoor activities to offer in the summer months, which is why we’ve come up with a quick guide for your holiday experience in the Outback and beyond! Adventures Australia is one of the...
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Tombs of The Kings, Cyprus
Ian Cook shares a visit to the Tombs of Kings in Cyprus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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July 11, 2016: European Herring Gulls, Blyth South Harbour, Northumberland, UK.
Ian Cook shares some cute photos of young herring gulls.
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HMY Britannia.
Ian Cook takes us on a phototour of the retired Royal Yacht Britannia, and provides a detailed account of her design and distinguished service to Great Britain.
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Discover the Canary Island of La Gomera
Ian Cook shares a visit to the Canary Island of La Gomera. While one of the smaller Canary Islands, it is a natural paradise and a wonderful vacation destination.
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Castillo de San José, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands
The Castillo de San José (Castle of San José) is an historic fortress and art museum in Arrecife on the Canary Island of Lanzarote.
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Wylam Railway Bridge, Northumberland
A beautiful old bridge, Ian Cook photographs and shares monochrome images and a brief history of the Wylam Railway Bridge, Northumberland.
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Australia’s Most Beautiful Islands For Your Bucket List
Sophia Armstrong has several suggestions for interesting islands to visit off the Australian coast (sponsored content)
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September 20. 2019: Drying Fish, Beruwala, Sri Lanka
Professor Abe's Pic of the Day shows the process of drying fish in Sri Lanka. Dried fish are a popular in Sri Lankan cuisine.