Tagged With "Phelps (turtle) fountain"
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Cologne: Just Passing Through
PHeymont reflects on a pleasant but far-too-short day in a city that's calling him back for more...some day!
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Start planning now for family vacations
Thinking about next summer? Travel expert Marilyn Jones has some suggestions to get your planning started!
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Jan. 11, 2020: The History Column, Koblenz, Germany
A monument that recounts the town's history also obscures some of it.
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Guanacaste: Old cities, traditional pottery, great food
Jonathan L takes us on a tour away from the resort in Tamarindo and on an exploration of the nearby towns where Costa Ricans live.
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March 5, 2020: Bellagio Fountains, Las Vegas
GarryRF takes a break in Las Vegas and catches the show at the Bellagio
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Why London Should be on your Bucket List this 2020
Need some reasons to visit London? How about a walk in the park? A Harry Potter tour? Shopping (sponsored content)
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Musical Legends Park: Louisiana Celebrates Musical Greats
Music is a big part of Louisiana's cultures; Join Samantha on a visit to a park that honors its masters.
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Fountains of Basel
Basel is home to a wide variety of fountains, some whimsical, some serious, and all a part of the city's fabric. Here are some of PHeymont's favorites.
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Last Stop, Chiapa de Corzo
A change of plans takes PortMoresby down the mountain to explore one more town before heading home from Chiapas.
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Glasgow's Unlikely People's Palace
Built as an oasis of culture in a sea of slums, one of Glasgow's important museums is still fighting for its life in an era of budget cuts.
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Ramblings in Danville, Virginia
George G wraps up his series on visiting Danville, Virginia, with an interesting look at the city's interesting history and historic architecture.
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Cycling in Rome with an e-bike
Sponsored content presenting reasons for use of an e-bike in the Eternal City of Rome.
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Some of the Best Activities to Try in Dubai
Henry Taylor provides a look at some of the most interesting things you can try in the dynamic city of Dubai
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Some Street Art from Ljubljana
DrFumblefinger share a few images of some of the street art he encountered in Ljubljana
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January 23, 2020: Kungsträdgården, Stockholm
DrFumblefinger visits a park and public space known as the "King's Garden" in the heart of Stockholm.
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Koblenz: At the German Corner
Join PHeymont for a stroll through Koblenz's Old City and a bit of history and art.
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Dec. 28, 2019: Ducks in a Fountain, Köln, Germany
On a warm spring day, PHeymont spots ducks sunning themselves in a fountain near Köln Cathedral
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Huntingdon, Pennsylvania: Peaceful Holiday Getaway
Stephanie explores the historic treasures of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, including fantastic car and antique collections.
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Rome mayor: Ban souvenir stands
Rome is trying for more decorum around its tourism attractions, but some of the rules are coming under fire.
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January 18, 2020: Bailey Fountain, Brooklyn
PHeymont shares the odd history of a Brooklyn landmark that is a popular backdrop for wedding pictures.
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April 23, 2020: Sergels Torg — Obelisk and Fountain
DrFumblefinger visits Stockholm's busiest public square, and enjoyed this modern fountain with its central glass obelisk.
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Rome: Anti-tourist wall for Trevi Fountain?
Rome's war on 'bad behavior' by tourists and others has taken a new and controversial step forward with city council approval of a plan to put a one-metre-high glass and steel wall around the famed Trevi Fountain. That follows by about a month a plan to ban souvenir stands from major tourism sites, and by a year bans on sitting on or putting feet in the city's fountains. That especially applies to the Trevi, scene of a famous in-the-water encounter between Marcello Mastroianni and Anita...
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South Dakota State Capital, Pierre – The Land of Infinite Variety
While in South Dakota for the LWMS Convention , we decided to check out the state capitol building in Pierre. It is a wonderful capitol and I really liked all the marble. The capitol features a copper dome, Corinthian columns, rusticated walls of...
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Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo, Norway Captures More Than Nudity
Vigeland Sculpture Park in Frogner Park, Oslo, Norway was a lot more than I expected. The sculpture park is Gustav Vigeland's lifework and has more than 200 nude sculptures in bronze, granite and wrought iron. Vigeland not...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 27, 2015: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Red Rocks Park, Colorado
Throughout the years I have noticed that many of my favorite recording artists have performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, which is located in Red Rocks Park (part of the Denver Mountain Parks system) near Morrison, Colorado, 15 miles west of...
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Around the World in a Day with Coca-Cola
A Coke and a Smile was playing constantly through my mind while exploring the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta, Georgia. It is a wonderful place to escape on a hot day. The unlimited drinks at the Taste It Sampling Bar also helped. My husband...
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Rome to Clean Up its Fountains
Trevi Fountain, Rome The mayor of Rome, Ignazio Marino launched the "Clean Fountains" initiative Tuesday to clean up 50 of the most prominent fountains in the...
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Manitoba Legislative Building, Winnipeg. Where Gumbo Was (#120)
Gumbo was visiting the Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg. This is home to the provincial government of Manitoba -- not unlike a USA state capital building. A number of you solved this puzzle. In order of emailing us...
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St Stephen's Green, Dublin. (Where Gumbo was #137)
(St. Stephen's Green, Dublin, 1899) Gumbo was visiting the best known city park in Dublin, St. Stephen's Green. Situated atop the busy pedestrian mall, Grafton street, it's the "green lungs" of the city. ...
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Rome's Iconic Trevi Fountain Reopens
Trevi Fountain in Rome reopened after a 2 million Euro restoration that included installing a suspended transparent walkway and hundreds of lights to improve nighttime illumination. Tourists flocked to see it. Read More :...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 7, 2015: Neptune's Fountain (Neptunebrunnen), Berlin
Berlin's Neptune Fountain sits near popular Alexanderplatz in the former communist side of the city, between the old Red City Hall and Marian's church. The fountain was built in 1891 and features Neptune at its center, the four...
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Ian Cook's TravelGumbo contributions
A listing of Ian Cook's contributions to TravelGumbo. Check out this great list of wonderful photography.
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Rome's Spanish Steps closed for makeover
Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck meet on the Spanish Steps in Roman Holiday (1953) Rome has gotten more than its share of criticism in recent years for poorly-maintained monuments, but the pendulum may be swinging the other way. The iconic...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, November 12, 2015: Berlin TV Tower, Berlin, Germany
The Berlin TV Tower (German: Fernsehturm ) is a television tower in central Berlin, Germany (close to Alexanderplatz in Berlin-Mitte). The tower was designed by East German architects Fritz Dieter, Günter...
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Fendi to Pay for 4 More Rome Fountain Restorations
After the paying for the restoration of the Iconic Trevi Fountain in Rome, Fendi's Fashion house announced it will pay 300,000 Euros for maintenance and restorations on the Janiculum Fountain, the Fountain of...
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A Visit to Lovely Lake Orta
George G shares memories and images of a visit to lovely Lake Orta in Northern Italy.
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International Spy Museum, Washington D.C.: (Where Gumbo Was #265)
The solution to last week's travel puzzle is revealed. We were visiting the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C., filled with a curious assortment of gadgets used mostly during the Cold War.
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Dec. 23, 2017: Stravinsky Fountain, Dry
One of PHeymont's favorite Paris spots was missing its water and its animation on a recent visit, giving a new view.
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Rome's budget: Scraping bottom of the fountain
Rome's city administration, facing budget shortfalls, will now collect the coins tossed by visitors at the Trevi Fountain. Formerly, they went to a Catholic charity.
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Visiting Siracusa, One of Sicily's Oldest Cities
Jonathan L visits Siracusa, one of the oldest cities in Sicily.
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Angell and Phelps Chocolate Factory, Daytona Beach, FL
Samantha takes us along on a candy factory tour, and leaves us with our mouths watering for some of the treats!
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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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Italy's biggest bank invests €5 billion in tourism
Intesa Sanpaolo will back tourism development projects and training in deal with Culture Ministry.
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National Museum of African Art, Washington DC (Where Gumbo was #273)
Gumbo was visiting the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art in Washington DC. The museum has fascinating collection of art and artifacts, and George G shares some of its highlights.
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June 4, 2018: Sainte Anne du Bocage, Caraquet
Travel Rob takes a look at the beautiful Saint Anne du Bocage in Caraquet.
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Top of the World! A visit to Burj Khalif
The highlight of DrFumblefinger's stop in Dubai was a visit to the world's tallest building, the beautiful Burj Khalifa.
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A Day at the World's Largest Shopping Mall
DrFumblefinger visits the Dubai Mall, the largest and likely one of the most opulent in the world. Besides over a thousand retail shops and over 100 restaurants, it features a massive aquarium, full size hockey rink and large cinema complex.
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April 24, 2018: Thirsty?
DrFumblefinger shares images of the most unusual drinking fountain he's ever encountered during his travels, this in his home city of Calgary.
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Oregon State Capitol: She Flies With Her Own Wings
Samantha shares Oregon's unusual Capitol with us, as she sets out on the second half of her tour of America's 50 state capitols.
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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...