Tagged With "Northeast Corridor"
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Charleston's Grand Mansions: Drayton Hall
On a recent visit to Charleston, South Carolina, I bought a 2-day pass, called the Charleston Heritage Passport , at the North Charleston Visitor Center near the airport, and planned to include as many of the sites it offered of...
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Charleston's Grand Mansions: Middleton Place
On a recent visit to Charleston, South Carolina, I bought a 2-day pass, called the Charleston Heritage Passport , at the North Charleston Visitor Center near the airport, and planned to include as many of the sites it offered of...
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Another storm alert: Check with your carrier no matter where!
Thousands of flights, mostly to and from Northeast destinations have been cancelled because of the Sunday, Feb. 15 storm that will heavily affect already-affected airports including Boston, the 3 NYC airports and more. But that's not the end of...
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Valentine's in Northeast: Forget Hearts, Expect Snowballs
Sadly, the goddesses of love and weather are not in synch, and the Northeast, including snow-swamped Boston, can expect another round of storm to interfere with Valentine's travel and celebration plans. Check with your carrier if flights are in...
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The Bikaner Mail
Bob Cranwell shares the story of a most memorable train journey -- an experience uniquely Indian.
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'Lost' Michelangelo sculpture goes home to Florence church
A crucifix made by Michelangelo as a thank-you gift to a Florence church has been re-installed there after restoration.
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End of the line for Amtrak long-distance routes?
Nearly all long-distance passenger trains would be discontinued under the administration's budget proposal.
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Iceland opens volcano-and-earthquake museum
Iceland's newest museum looks at the volcanic forces that created its land and which, in recent years, have reminded all of us of nature's power.
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Eastern Europe Rail Odyssey #5: Istanbul to Tbilisi
Wilbur takes us on another memorable train journey, this one starting in Istanbul, then on to Ankara, Erzurum, Batumi (bu bus), Yerevan and ending in Tbilisi
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Solar Eclipse 2017! The view from Baker City, Oregon
DrFumblefinger shares his experiences with viewing the total solar eclipse of 2017. He experienced it in eastern Oregon and found the moments of totality to be an amazing -- even moving experience.
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Dec. 24, 2017: Goat Market in Nizwa, Oman
Grand Escapades shares photos and memories of a goat market in Oman, whose colors and sights are unique and most memorable.
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Rockefeller's Cathedral: Riverside Church, New York
PHeymont visits one of Manhattan's most famous and beautiful churches and shares its unusual history
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Amtrak ready to Accelerate Acela
Amtrak shows off its new high-speed trainsets, under construction for 2021 and destined for its high-speed (almost) premium Northeast Corridor routes
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Railfans: Eyes open for new Acelas!
Amtrak's shiny new high-speed trains crossed the country to a test site; keep your eyes open for their return!
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NYC Transit Museum: An urban railfan's heaven
Housed in an old subway station in Downtown Brooklyn, the Transit Museum tells as much about the city's history as it does about trains.
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Amsterdam: Glimpses of the Jordaan
Join PHeymont for a look at one of Amsterdam's trendiest neighborhoods and its not-so-trendy history.
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Delhi NY - A drive through the Catskills
If you have never been to the Catskill Mountains in New York State you are missing one of the real beautiful areas of the Northeastern United States. The Catskills fill the area between the Hudson River to the east and the Delaware River to the...
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Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#253)
A new travel puzzle is posted for the week. Follow along for daily clues and see if you can solve where we're visiting.
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Florence Surprise: Museum of Selfies
LA may have a new Museum of Selfies, but the Uffizi's 19th-century curators made one of their own with the Medici's self-portrait collection.
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Feb. 27, 2018: Steam and diesel locomotives, North Yorkshire
Paul Hunter shares wonderful photos of the living legacy of North Yorkshire's fabulous railroad legacy!
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New discounts on California's Pacific Surfliner
The Pacific Surfliner, operated by Amtrak for state authorities, has a new discount program for students, seniors and people with disabilities.
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Blizzard May Disrupt Northeast Travel: think Plan B
Heavy weather in the Northeast may disrupt travel plans, and not only in and out of the area, as airlines move planes around to avoid being grounded in the area. If you're traveling in the next couple of days, check with your airline on conditions and...
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Malta: Casa Rocca Piccola
In November of 2012 I boarded a container ship in Singapore, and in December I disembarked in Malta. My original plan had been to land in Port Said, after sailing through the Suez Canal, but the political situation in Egypt dictated...
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Canada: See it all while you're young (Summer Rail Passes)
VIA Rail Canada, the national rail network, is running two specials for youth 12-25 (or 26+ with ISIC card) this summer. Both offer unlimited rail travel between July 1 and August 31. For $499, you get the Quebec-Windsor Corridor; for $999 you get...
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Shunpiking Through Northern Ohio
Continuing his off-the-Interstates trip to Minnesota, Jonathan L stops to see the sights of northern Ohio.
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North York Moors Railway
Original engines from the ages of steam, rebuilt and running on the North York Moors line from Pickering to Whitby. A truly memorable experience for lovers of steam.
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The Temple of Heaven, Beijing China (Where Gumbo was #180)
Gumbo spent the past week visiting Tian Tian Park and the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China
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Big upgrade coming for Amtrak's Acela
Amtrak is buying new trainsets for the Northeast Corridor, and putting some money into infrastructure upgrades for its high-speed service.
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Are you up for Spain's most deadly hike!?
I enjoy a nice hike, but I don't like hikes that scare me.... so this one isn't for me. I recently read about Spain's most dangerous hike . High in the Andalusian Mountains, el Caminito del Rey. The path zigzags over the Garganta del Chorro gorge, hugging the precipitous cliff face 350-feet above the Guadalhorce River that carved out the narrow stone corridor. What's the hike like? Check out these sample images, courtesy iExplore.com. Click on the above link to see and learn more, in case...
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Florence's Uffizi closes a gallery that wasn't open
Fire safety concerns have closed a centuries-old gallery connecting two of Florence's top museums, just as plans were underway to open it to the public.
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A Rambler in Valparaiso, Chile
A ramble with PHeymont through Chile's historic premier port city, now reviving commercially and as a tourism destination.
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March 17, 2017: Mirador del Río, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain.
Ian Cook shares a visit to an unusual observation area with a stunning view.
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Library of Parliament, Ottawa (Where Gumbo Was #206)
Gumbo was visiting the beautiful Library of Parliament, situated as part of the group of buildings on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
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Amtrak adds non-stop to NY-DC sked
Amtrak ups its competition with airlines in the Northeast Corridor by adding non-stop trains from New York to DC.
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Could the Northwest get a TGV?
Washington State is proposing a new high-speed rail line linking Portland, Seattle and Vancouver.
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Europe's Flixbus continues U.S. growth
A European champion shows up to challenge U.S. East Coast operators
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National Automobile Museum, Turin, Italy (Where Gumbo was #327)
Gumbo was visiting the fascinating car collection on exhibit at MAUTO, Italy's National Automobile Museum, located in Turin.
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Basel's Badischer Bahnhof: Underappreciated gem
Basel's Badischer Bahnhof is an architectural landmark with a quirky history.
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Christmas Holiday Wedding ideas
Wedding ideas for a Christmas-themed wedding should be very interesting and fun. Think about going along the corridor, dressed in a real Christmas outfit and enjoy the wedding reception, which is filled with all the comfortable products associated with the season. Think of cinnamon and spices, think about mistletoe and blueberries, and it's best to think about sleighs drawn by horses on the way to the wedding venue. The following are the Christmas holiday wedding ideas: Invitation All brides...
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Aln Valley Railway, Northumberland.
Ian Cook shares some great classic train photos and the story of the Alnwick-Almouth line, recently reopened!
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Where Gumbo Was #11: The Arena of Arles and the World of Rome
For Where in the World is Gumbo #11, Gumbo traveled to the Roman arena of Arles, in southern France. This puzzle produced a record number of responses…more than a score on the page where guessers went to great lengths to get it...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day. January 14, 2014: Calgary Peace Bridge
Officially opened in March 2012, the Calgary Peace Bridge is the city’s most unique and artistic pedestrian and cycling bridge. The bridge is built across the Bow River and connects the new skyscrapers on its south bank...
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Delta expands W. Coast shuttles, ups competition
Delta extends its shuttle concept to Seattle-LA and Seattle-SF flights as part of its continuing competition with Alaska Airlines for West Coast traffic.
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China moves people to save endangered species
China plans to move 8000 families to make room for rare tigers and leopards to expand and migrate.
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Pictures at an (Escher) Exhibition
A look at the work of M.C. Escher, known widely for his impossible geometry, reveals more than meets the eye.
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Texas 'dinosaur museum' a big hit with kids
Marilyn Jones and her granddaughter test-drive the Naranjo Museum.
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Florence to re-open longest museum corridor
After renovation, the art-lined link between the Uffizi and Pitti museums will be re-opened to a wider public.
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Ohio road trip: 144 miles of art
Aimed at drawing people off the interstate and into the towns and villages of Ohio, it's the world's longest outdoor gallery.
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San Bernardino alle Ossa, Milan
One of the most unusual chapels DrFumblefinger has ever visited, San Bernadino alle Ossa is elaborately decorated with human bones.