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A Rambler in Portland, Oregon

Paul Heymont ·
A few days in Portland, spending more time wandering the streets than the big sights, but finding plenty to see.
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Svartisdal, Norway, Part 2

Amateuremigrant ·
Bob Cranwell continues his tale of visits to the Svartisdal region in Norway, and some of the potential perils of hiking around this beautiful piece of geography.
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Nepal bracing for Everest 'traffic jams' and danger

Paul Heymont ·
Nepal faces growing concerns over too many, and often unprepared, climbers on the world's top peak.
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Delta tests facial recognition to speed bag drop

Paul Heymont ·
Delta's next baggage-handling experiment will match your face with your passport photo to automate bag drop at the airport.
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New airport kiosks know where they're needed

Paul Heymont ·
Star Wars, meet the airport. Sita Labs intelligent kiosks can not only check you in and take your bags—they know where to go to greet you.
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Finding the right packing accessories for your trip

Marilyn Jones ·
Road Warrior Marilyn Jones gives us her insights into what accessories work for her, and how to choose them.
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June 4, 2017 Brewing Vats on the Erie Canal

Jonathan L ·
The Erie Canal is used mostly by pleasure craft these days, but Jonathan L had the chance to see a major industrial shipment pass through.
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Apr. 20, 2017: World's Longest Train Journey?

GarryRF ·
A new rail route provides the first-ever direct service between England and eastern China.
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Airport competition: What's in it for you?

Paul Heymont ·
As is not surprising, none of the world's busiest airports is on the list of those with the most on-time flights...
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Getting to know Canada's hidden gems

Paul Heymont ·
Canada's 150th anniversary this year comes with a tourism boom, free admission to National Parks, and a guide to lesser-known beauties.
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Apr. 29, 2017: St. Joseph Parade, Naples

Paul Heymont ·
While wandering in Naples' historic center, PHeymont was overtaken by a small but peppy parade.
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Airlines dropping 2-person cockpit rule, again

Paul Heymont ·
A rule requiring two crewmembers in the cockpit at all times, implemented after a suicide-by-pilot, is now being repealed.
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May 3, 2017: Scenes from the Island of Rhodes

George G. ·
George G shares some photos and memories of a visit to the Greek Island of Rhodes.
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May 17, 2017: Elephant Jam at Amber Fort, Jaipur

Professorabe ·
An elephant traffic jam -- only in India, as Professor Abe shares in our Pic of the Day.
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Svartisdal, Norway, Part 1

Amateuremigrant ·
Bob Cranwell shares wonderful travel memories of camping in the Norwegian backcountry, in the shadow of a great glacier!
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A Visit to Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum

Samantha ·
Join Samantha on a visit to the memorial for the 168 who died when a right-wing terrorist destroyed a federal office building in 1995.
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Journey through Karnataka: Bidar and Hyderabad

Professorabe ·
Professor Abe concludes his journey through Karnataka, with visits to the interesting sites of Bidar and Hyderabad.
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Cruise ships shift to Panama's new wider locks

Paul Heymont ·
With the Panama Canal's new wider locks, more cruise ships are able to make the popular trip. Disney Wonder, above, was first to use the new locks.
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Genoa airport waives liquid limit for pesto

Paul Heymont ·
When it comes to pesto, Genoese are passionate, and willing to make an exception to the rules.
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Icelandair to offer live theatre in-flight

Paul Heymont ·
Icelandair rolls its 80th anniversary, a Stopover Pass promotion and Icelandic culture into a new kind of in-flight entertainment.
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A California Gallery: The Ruth Bancroft Garden

PortMoresby ·
PortMoresby ends her current line-up of Northern California gardens with a visit to the dry world created of one lady’s passion.
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Alitalia up for sale: What’s next?

Paul Heymont ·
With no rescue plan in sight, the bankruptcy commissioners call for buyers. Otherwise, they’ll sell off the assets.
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Eating in Bruges: Tourist scam or bonus for locals?

Paul Heymont ·
Do restaurant discounts limited to locals help residents survive gentrification, or do they rip off travelers? It’s all in how you look at it!
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200 Years of History on the Erie Canal

Jonathan L ·
After 200 years, the Erie Canal is still at work, and at leisure. JonathanL follows it from Buffalo to Albany for a great tour.
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White Pass Railroad, Alaska: On the Trail of '98

Paul Heymont ·
From Skagway over the mountain into the Yukon, a railroad built for gold-miners today carries mostly visitors. It's still quite a trip.
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July 31, 2017: Fishing Nets at Fort Kochi

Professorabe ·
In today's Pic of the Day, Professor Abe shares photos of an unusual fishing contraption used in Kerala, India.
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Bagno Vignoni: Ancient bath, modern spa

Marilyn Jones ·
In a village known for its mineral baths for centuries, Marilyn Jones also appreciates a modern luxury spa.
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Granville Island Glimpses

Paul Heymont ·
Famed for its public market, Granville Island also has great views of Vancouver, boats, water, and lots of visitors.
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July 2, 2017: Lockport, NY

Jonathan L ·
Lockport NY was part of the original Erie Canal. The locks above are part of the new canal (built in 1908).
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July 22, 2017: Comic statues, Bratislava, Slovakia

Paul Heymont ·
Bratislava has its serious monuments, but there's still room for some with fun and attitude.
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Swat Valley, Pakistan

Amateuremigrant ·
Bob Cranwell remembers a visit to Pakistan's remote Swat Valley.
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March 2. 2017: Pub Board, Liverpool UK

GarryRF ·
This unique sign caught GarryRF's eye recently, and he just had to read it all—and share it!
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In the Cotswolds: Upton House

PortMoresby ·
PortMoresby continues her English adventures with a stop at Upton House, in Warwickshire, on the way to the Cotswolds.
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Top Long Distance Hiking Trails in the USA

Brian Bradshaw (Guest) ·
Like to go for a long distance walk? Then Brian Bradshaw has just the post for you. Check out some of these beautiful (and challenging) hikes!
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March 23, 2017: Proud to be Hookers at Jean's Gift Shop, Chéticamp, NS

Ottoman ·
Don't let the name fool you. This family friendly arts & crafts gift shop should be rated "A" for Awesome.
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The Road to Yellowstone

PortMoresby ·
PortMoresby sets out on a closer-to-home-than-usual trip of a lifetime, a first visit to Yellowstone National Park, with her Montana-born pal, Deb, as guide.
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Germany's most unusual museums await you

Paul Heymont ·
Germany has famous museums—but it also has some fascinating ones hardly anyone knows. Above, an exhibit at the Schweine Museum in Stuttgart.
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British Museum tops UK's attraction list

Paul Heymont ·
Castles, museums, gardens and the British Museum—these are a few of Britain's top attractions.
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Flying Emirates Business Class: a review

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger shares his experience flying in Emirates Business class cabin.
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August 23, 2017: Wolf Creek Pass - Colorado

Samantha ·
Join Samantha for an excursion to the San Juan Mountains, and to this scenic pass on the Continental Divide.
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August 9, 2017: - Treasure Falls, CO

Samantha ·
It's a 105-foot cascade that's 'pretty darn cool;' waterfall-lover Samantha says it's worth the hike!
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Guangdong, China plans longest coast highway

Paul Heymont ·
China plans a new 1600 km coastal highway, linking 14 cities and over 90 tourism attractions.
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Eastern Europe Rail Odyssey #5: Istanbul to Tbilisi

Wilbur's Travels ·
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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Year-end sale on Eurail, Interrail passes

Paul Heymont ·
There's an end-of-year 15%-off sale on rail passes...now's the time to check!
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Rome's Pantheon gets a fee (when they figure out where to collect)

Paul Heymont ·
The 1900-year-old icon will soon have an entry fee, once the city figures out how to build a ticket window that won't be an eyesore.
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Walk the Redwood Forest of Muir Woods

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L says "I am not much of a 'back to nature' kind of guy... But Muir Woods National Monument is a totally different experience." Share it with him!
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Finding Nature at England’s Holkham National Nature Reserve: Spring Hares

Kirsten Hines ·
Kirsten Hines' series on exploring nature in England continues, this week finding some "boxing" hares in coastal sand dunes. What does it mean? Read on to find out.
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The Best Thing to Order is What They’ve Got

Amateuremigrant ·
Bob Cranwell shares an adventure into the Ethiopian highlands -- his was the first group of tourists to arrive after the rainy season and they found nothing was stocked or ready for them. What to do? Let Bob explain.
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Switzerland gets unusual avalanche-proof theatre

Paul Heymont ·
An unusual Swiss theatre built to withstand wind and avalanche, but to be used for only three years.
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Sept. 17, 2017: Arctic Brotherhood, Skagway, Alaska

Paul Heymont ·
North to Alaska, and an unusual building whose story is less obvious than its amazing facade.
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