Tagged With "Evinston Post Office"
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Re: A Rambler in Strasbourg
Great post! Thank you for sharing your experiences and your great photos!
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Re: New Orleans—Museum Highlights Young Voices of Resilience
Great post! New Orleans is such a vibrant and amazing city with rich history & culture. The people of the city lived through such a horrific event, but to see that some light has come out of the darkness is uplifting.
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Re: Frank Lloyd Wright's Nathan Moore House (Where Gumbo Was, #121)
Thanks for the informational post. I have always liked Wrights work. We will be in Chicago next year and this would be great to see. Thanks again for the pictures.
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Re: The easy life at Koh Kood island, Thailand
The Dustia Resort sounds incredible (except for the little pests, lol). Will definitely have to keep it in mind when we travel to Thailand one day. Thanks for a great post and awesome pictures.
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Re: Airbus patents a new Monster Airplane
It will be interesting to see if this goes anywhere, and what airlines are telling Airbus about it! As mentioned in a post here earlier this month, Airbus has barely broken even on the A380 program, has sold less than 25% of what they thought they could, and has had no new orders for 2 years. While there's a big demand for air-freighters (it's what's keeping the 747 in production), I doubt there's a big market for a freighter that also carries 6-800 passengers, since there are few routes...
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Re: Twin Falls, Yoho National Park
Your photos are glorious!! I really enjoyed this post abut Twin Falls in Yoho National Park!!
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Re: South Dakota State Capital, Pierre – The Land of Infinite Variety
Yes it is. The only other one my husband and I can think of (at least the 25+that we've visited) is in Jefferson City, MO. Glad you enjoyed the post and the pictures.
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Re: Wandering In and Around Split
Hi, guys! I'm glad you like the post and the city, too. Yes, it's really beautiful! @Travel Luver, it's a tough question. Depending on what would you like to do there? Visiting the city only or perhaps paying a visit to its surrounding area (which I highly recommend)?
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Re: Air Miles vs Low Fare Airline
We flew Norwegian in May, Orlando-Oslo and were really impressed. The 787 made such a difference and we arrived feeling fresh. The moister air, bigger windows and lighting made a world of difference in how we felt post trip. We brought a decent sized carry-on and personal bag each for free too. As far other extra fees, we didn't pay any. They charge for food or drinks, but we just bought those at the airport. And I think they also charge for blankets, but we brought jackets to cover with and...
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Re: New Orleans—Museum Highlights Young Voices of Resilience
It's a nice chapter in the grim story of New Orleans post Katrina. Thanks for sharing this with us; I hope the Children's Museum ends this exhibit with a flourish. The city and those who stayed are resilient. Kudos to them and to the many other Americans who gave of their time and resources to help the city recover and rebuild. There's no place anywhere like New Orleans and I need to get back there sometime soon.
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Re: Banksy Opens up a Bemusement Park in England
I thought the same thing when I saw the photo Rob include with the post, that of Cinderella's castle with Tinkerbell--type flight over it. Disney is very protective of its intellectual property rights. I expect that suit is already being drafted.
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Re: Dispatches from Ikaria: Part 1
Great post, Professor, thanks! Was that grilled octopus tentacle as delicious as it looks?
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Re: Dispatches from Ikaria: Part 1
Spot on - nicely crisped at the thin end and juicy at the other.
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Re: Nov. 13, 2017: Musée de l’Orangerie, Paris
Hi DrFumblefinger, Monet is my favorite impressionist artist and loved this museum. We actually had to go back to Paris 3 times to be able to visit It was closed for renovations when we were there in 1999, and 2001. It wasn't until 2006 that we were able to see it. FINALLY. Happily I can say photography wasn't prohibited then, so I was able to take the attached picture of us. It was truly amazing and your post brought back many wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing.
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Re: Nov. 13, 2017: Musée de l’Orangerie, Paris
Actually, you're both right...it just depends on when the visit was. French museums in recent years have shifted photography rules; at one time Musée d'Orsay and the Louvre were on opposite ends of the issue. Eventually, in 2014, the Ministry of Culture and a group of museum officials worked out a charter that encourages visitors to respectfully take pictures in museums and monuments, but allows measures such as banning selfie sticks, or pictures on loan from owners or museums who refuse...
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Re: Spark Street Performers, Alnwick, Northumberland
AMAZING ! I just wish I had 1% of the photographic talent of Ian Cook. I look forward to every photo post from him.
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Re: Spark Street Performers, Alnwick, Northumberland
I agree, George. Ian's posts are always a treat and enjoyed by many. I appreciate how generous Ian is in sharing his beautiful photos with us.
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Re: Do you see what I mean ?
Thanks for the great post, Bob. I find that what often separates travelers from tourists is their sensitivity to looking beyond the obvious and focusing on the small things. Be it nature, architecture, cultural habits, etc.
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Re: Back to Oaxaca: Xochimilco
It's everywhere. I touch on the phenomenon in next Saturday's post.
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Re: The Difference between Tourists and Travelers
I think it may not be all that easy to divide the world into 'tourists' and 'travelers;' the world is not really that binary, and there are many shades between them. And many of those we meet are on the path to deeper experiences as they experience more and travel more. I think of the many new travelers who used to post on the Frommer forums about their desire to 'see as much as possible' and 'do as many countries as possible' in impossibly short time allowances. Some of us who were regulars...
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Re: In Egypt: Sleeping
As ever, a succinct and informative post from PM. It definitely gets its teeth into the eternal travel dilemma - how to feel comfortable when you're unconscious ! I always maintain (in life generally) that the greatest gap lies between expectation and reality. PM also found the smallest; that between scalding and frigid on an unfamiliar shower 😆😎
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Re: Top 5 Underwater Destinations
Fantastic post!! I really enjoyed reading the article and your photos are glorious!!
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Re: Tips for Traveling in an RV with Your Pet
I found this an informative post. We had an old dog that could have used one of those doggie wheelchair devices in the past, whom we had to put down because he couldn't walk anymore. This would helped out a lot, so I'm glad to know the product is out there.
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Re: In Egypt: Philae Island
I am so excited to read your article and see your photos...I'll be in Egypt in one week!! Thank you for an excellent post!
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Re: Canada's 10 Best Kayaking Destinations
I'm happy that you enjoyed this post. Thanks for reading!
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#257)
Let’s shed some light on this puzzle. One of these clues is a solid bet to hand you the answer on a silver platter. Can you decipher the lamp post and lantern styles to solve the mystery ?
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Re: Chrome Sparkles at Sherborne Castle (Part 3)
Wow, Mac! This is definitely the gem post of your great series. Some absolutely amazing machinery. I assume you were there from opening to closing?
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Re: Marriott Teleports Guests to a Marriott Future
It looks quite cool! If someone actually goes to one of the places its being displayed, please post a comment so we can hear directly how the experience was.
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#67)
Sunday evening, and time to post the e-mail responses. This week, there has been one, from PortMoresby, and her guess was correct. Gumbo was in the Parc des Buttes Chaumont in Paris, looking at the Ile du Belvedere. For more about the park, see tomorrow's "reveal" blog. A new puzzle will appear on Tuesday. And again, congrats to PortMoresby!
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Re: A Busy Weekend in Philadelphia
I've only visited Philly once, and your post brought back some great memories of a nice city. I visited a few weeks after 9-11-01, a difficult and unsettled time everywhere in North America. But everyone was friendly and agree with Garry. A very walkable city with lots of great architecture and historic sites.
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Re: Memphis, Tennessee 2) The King's chariots
Just a short post-pubication note. Apparently the estate has the two airplanes for sale now. Not sure how this will impact visitation, but the Lisa Marie is especially interesting because of the thought and design Elvis put into its renovation.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Mar. 1, 2014: Details, Charleston P.O.
The details in that post office are grand! Like stepping back to a time when fine detailed craftsmanship still mattered. The post office has a small but interesting museum worth a quick visit as well.
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Re: A Visit to Saudi Arabia: Part II
Excellent post, Lester, thanks! Two questions: 1) Is that black form in the photos your lovely wife? If so, I have to let the audience know this form of dress should be banned or, minimally, optional. 2) How many hotel staff did it take to drag you from that Presidential suite?
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo, #53
I was about to post another clue on this one when I checked the email and found that the problem had been solved. Chris Christiensen, founder and host of the best (and award winning) travel podcast in the world, the Amateur Traveler , nailed it with one shot. It is Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. I'll post a brief discussion on this on Thursday and another puzzle will be ready for you the same day.
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Re: Weymouth's tribute to the brave.
Together with the Finding Reiner series, this post helps remind us of the individuals and the effects on their communities. We've been seeing large and small memorials in France this past week. We were stunned, viewing the memorial in Saint-Remy-de-Provence, to note that there are over 100 names on the WWI memorial, many with similar, even identical names, contrasted with only a half-dozen or so from WWII, and then other numbers from other wars. The large losses in France in the First World...
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Re: Spotted on the Road: Winnipeg, Canada
Love it! I'm fascinated by these post WW2 beauties! Thanks for sharing it!
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Re: Spotted on the Road: Winnipeg, Canada
I love a good vintage automobile and this one really shines..good post Ottoman...thanks
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Re: Marseille's Vieux Port and Forts: An Urban Hike
I enjoyed your post and your beautiful photos!!!
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Re: Gallery: Signs of Toronto -- the City at Large
Nice selection of pics and thanks for the post. Toronto is truly a great Canadian city. We are hoping to spend a long weekend there at the end of February or beginning of March. Your comment concerning the smutty being clean is a cogent observation.
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Re: Italian Competition Authority fines TripAdvisor €500,000
I don't like the ruling either. Travelers by in large do a great job with their reviews and that's why TripAdvisor is so successful. I think it is harder for people to post fake reviews on booking.com because they require a stay before a review, but it's still possible As long as Tripadvisor is not claiming all their reviews are from real travelers or all are honest or trusted I think the blame should go to the few that are conning the system.
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Re: Gallery: Longwood Gardens, PA
What a colorful, cheerful post to ring in the New Year with, Garry! Nice, thanks!
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Re: Visiting Versailles
Palace of Versailles is an awesome royal place of France which is very famous among tourist. I also went there before going to san diego fun trip . Although I visited this site but after reading your detailed blog post many new things is came to my knowledge. I am highly grateful at this informative post and increase my information.
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Re: Memphis, Tennessee 3) The rest of the city
I love love LOVE Memphis, would go back in a heartbeat! Enjoyed reading your post! Global Mimi.
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Re: U.S. on track to record for overseas visitors
The post indicates the biggest growth comes from China and Brazil. Folks in those countries are used to their governments treating them poorly. The TSA/Immigration probably seems like business as usual to them. Just my humble opinion.
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Re: And life was never the same again: How Barcelona stole my heart
Great post! Have yet to visit Barcellona, but will soon. An unrelated question. Is that Madonna as in the entertainer, or Madonna as in the mother of Jesus?
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Re: And life was never the same again: How Barcelona stole my heart
Thanks for the great post and I'll have to try the Tapas Place next time! I got the same impression in my visits as you - that the locals seem very happy and proud of their city , as they should be.
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Re: GPS v. Sicily = WTF
Sounds like your GPS just wants you to have the most interesting trip! My wife and I refer to the GPS as Sybil, a nickname we gave after one we used in Chicago kept taking us into dead-ends and up wrong-way streets until we became skilled at interpreting her prophecies...as Heraclitus described an ancient Sybil: The Sibyl, with frenzied mouth uttering things not to be laughed at, unadorned and unperfumed, yet reaches to a thousand years with her voice by aid of the god. Enjoy the rest of...
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Re: GPS v. Sicily = WTF
It is funny how I love using the GPS in some places, but not others. Sounds like you took some interesting roads. Hope you'll post lots of photos!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 13, 2014: The Damsels of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
The lovely damsels of Sigiriya would be quite at home at Hugh Hefner's PLayboy mansion! Amazingly well preserved given their 1500 year age. Key to visiting, Mac, is to go very early before it gets too hot, or late in the afternoon as it starts cooling down. But a spry young dude like you should bound all the way to the top of Lion Rock like a springbok. One of the most memorable times I've ever had in my travels was at the top of Sigiriya, right at the end of the day, when I was the only...