Tagged With "Fishing Dock"
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Swans, Swans and a Duck
Pheymont shares a gallery of birds that appeared at his stateroom window on a Rhine river cruise.
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Fiumicino, Italy. Where Gumbo was #123
Gumbo was visiting a small city many people travel through, but few people stop to visit. Gumbo was in Fiumicino, Italy. Rome's main airport, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino (FCO) is situated a few kilometers from downtown...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 31, 2015: California Sea Lions, Fanny Bay
Fanny Bay is a tiny oceanside town situated on pretty Baynes Sound, a sheltered, narrow strait. It's a popular place for fishermen, scuba divers, kayakers and paddle-boarders to use as a departure point. There's...
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New name for U.S. highest mountain
It's hard times for famous Americans these days. Either Hamilton or Jackson is slated to lose his place on the money, and Ohio's William McKinley has now lost his spot on the tallest mountain in the U.S. It's now officially to be called Denali, a...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jul 6, 2015: Fish Market, Catania
The city of Catania is on the south-east coast of Sicily and is known as the "Milan" of the south. Renowned for the its' architecture and Roman history, it's a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. On a recent trip there...
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Fishing for wild boar in Italian waters
Yes, that's what the headline says, and what it meant. A group of Italian fishermen were startled to find a wild boar swimming alongside, 6 km off the coast of Puglia in southern Italy. After filming the video above (who would believe them...
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In Egypt: The Sudan
Disappointed to find a cruise on a classic Nile paddle steamer beyond her means, PortMoresby is given a second chance, if only briefly, to experience the dream.
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In Egypt: Philae Island
Arriving in Aswan, PortMoresby visits an island and its temple with an unusual history.
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Belfast shines new light on maritime past
Belfast's 'Titanic Quarter' gets a new walkway, and the Great Light, a former beacon to sailors
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Royal Caribbean redoes its private island
Royal Caribbean is turning its Caribbean hideaway into a sort of Fantasy Island with a $200 million make-over.
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Paris from the River
An hour or so on one of the many Seine tour boats gives you a different view of Paris, and the details are a bit different each time you take the trip.
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Easter Holidays Ideas: Uncover French Riviera with a Luxury Yacht Charter
One of the best ideas to spend the Easter holidays that is a time of joy is to spend it visualizing the natural beauty of French Riviera in your own charter luxury yacht. Having a yacht to oneself is a dream for most of the people. It is not necessary that you buy one in order to have it for yourself during a vacation. There are charter yachts that are available to people who can pay and use these wonderful yachts for a specified period of time. They can have a great weekend or a prolonged...
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Lunenberg, Nova Scotia (Where Gumbo Was #244)
Gumbo was visiting the coastal town of Lunenberg in Nova Scotia. Lunenberg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is the best preserved example of a British-planned community in Canada. It is a great spot to spend a day.
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Cruise of the Future: Stay on Board?
Royal Caribbean getting set to offer cruisers cabins with virtual environments and virtual shore excursions.
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Dec. 7, 2017: Liverpool Docks, UK
GarryRF shares this stunning view of Liverpool's newest cargo cranes, part of a long maritime history for the port.
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Travel Guide to Southwestern Missouri
We visit some of the attractions of Southwestern Missouri, including Branson and some of the region's lovely natural attractions.
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Aquatic Creatures at the Sea Life Kansas City Aquarium
Join Samantha on a deep dive into the underwater world at a great aquarium.
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Titanic replica on track, but not to sail
A full-size replica of RMS Titanic takes shape in China, while another, intended to actually go to sea, remains on the drawing board.
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July 26, 2018: Last Reminder of Winter
Surprised at how much ice remained in the bays of Lake Winnipeg in Mid-May, the presence of ice and cold water didn't stop these hardy Canadian youngsters from enjoying the sunny day and a chance to float on a small iceberg.
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In Egypt: Sleeping
PortMoresby ends her Egyptian adventure with thoughts on the wide variety of places she called home…in Cairo, in Luxor and in Aswan.
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Cozumel, for those who don't do resorts
Jonathan L gives us a guide to the Cozumel that's hiding behind the glitzy resort life.
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May 29, 2018: Cai Rang Floating Market
Join Marilyn Jones for a unique Vietnamese market that she says is "organized chaos" and "a lyrical ensemble of commerce at its best."
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A Neighborhood Market in Barcelona
DrFumblefinger visits and enjoys a small market in the Gracia neighborhood of Barcelona.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 28, 2014: Bergen's Historic Bryggen Waterfront
— Bryggen (it actually means waterfront) is the historic wharf area of Bergen, Norway, widely known for its brightly-colored warehouses and its long history. Most of the oldest buildings date to the heyday of the Hanseatic presence here from the...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 17, 2013: Portland steamship, Willamette River, Portland, Oregon
The Portland, a steam towboat, was used in the mid 20th century to dock, turn and assist ships through the Willamette River's narrow channels. She was retired in the early 1980s when more efficient diesel engined boats took her place....
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Monterey's Fish House, California
Most of us would agree that one of the greatest pleasures of traveling is discovering new and terrific places to eat. I often research a few possibilities in advance of a trip but while visiting Monterey recently had not done so. Traveling...
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Borneo: A Small Town, More Boats & the Rain Forest of Sarawak
After a 3 hour trip by express boat from Sibu up the Batang Rejang, the longest river in Borneo, travel pal Jim and I arrived in Kapit. I liked the look of the place immediately. The plan was to spend a few days in this riverside...
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A Quiet Irish Island
Having accepted an invitation from an English acquaintance to stay with her at her holiday cottage on an island just off the west coast of Ireland, I joined her the night before her departure at her Elizabethan-era home in Devizes, in...
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Times Square and Hell's Kitchen
I hate areas filled with tourists. Not just in NYC but wherever I travel. They are crowded. People just stop walking in the middle of the sidewalk. No one is really paying attention to what is happening around them. Unfortunately, sometimes I just...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec 17, 2014: Fish Creek Park, Calgary
Season's Greetings to all and I wish you safe travels over the holidays. These photos were taken in a part of Fish Creek Park in Calgary's SW. It is called Shannon Terrace. There is an old homestead down there that was once...
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Red Brick and Sandstone: Look of the North
A visit to England's Northwest led PHeymont to a new appreciation for the industrial building materials that help give the area's cities their look.
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New York's 'Sea Cruise'—the Staten Island Ferry
As the old song goes: "Let me take you on a sea cruise!" PHeymont takes us along on New York's iconic version...
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Oct. 19, 2016: Fast Horses in Fancy Dress
In Liverpool, on a gray morning, this flashy carousel horse caught PHeymont's attention.
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October 26, 2016: Dillon Reservoir
Samantha visits the Dillon Reservoir, a great spot in Colorado for outdoor recreation and beautiful views.
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Liverpool: Three Thoughtful Museums
Three museums in Liverpool examine the city's history and culture, and are not afraid to show both the best and the worst parts.
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North America, part 1 - Salmon Spawning in Canada
Kirsten Hines's series on Celebrating Nature on Seven Continents continues with stops in North America. The first post highlights salmon spawning in Canada, eh?
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December 26, 2016: Husky the Muskie
Situated on the TransCanada Highway in Kenora, Ontario, beside beautiful Lake of the Woods is Husky, one of the biggest fish you'll ever see.
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Cruising the Chilean Coast
Jonathan L took a cruise from Valparaíso Chile to San Francisco. Here is his first report, from Coquimbo and Arica Chile
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Flamingos in the Camargue, France
Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents: Europe, part 2 - Flamingos in the Camargue, France. Kirsten Hines continues her series with a visit to a frenzied flamingo flock in France.
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August 10, 2016: Dierkes Lake - Twin Falls, Idaho
Samantha takes us to Dierkes Lake, near Twin Falls, one of her favorite places.
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Bank Holiday Weekend in Weymouth, England
A week at a beach resort town on the English Channel starts with a surprise bonus: we arrived at the same time as Bank Holiday and school break crowds.
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Let's Go Shopping at Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA
Samantha takes us around Seattle's world-famous Pike Place Market, with its amazing variety of food, flowers and more.
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Dec. 30, 2016: Ice Cream at Albert Dock, Liverpool
PHeymont posts a winter reminder of gentler days in the spring, when these retro ice cream trucks were gathered at Albert Dock.
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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.
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September 6, 2019: Fishermen, Warkworth Bay, Northumberland.
Ian Cook shares some nice photos of a coble, a traditional fishing boat, in today's Pic of the Day.
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Venice cruise ship fight continues
Renewed calls for banning cruise ships from the city have followed the collision of a ship with a smaller boat and the dock.
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Oct. 12, 2019: Roadside Surprise, Speyer, Germany
A quick glance through a tour bus window looked like a near crash of a 747; it took a bit of searching afterwards for the rest of the story.
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Exploring the Patagonian Fjordlands: 1) The Australis
DrFumblefinger shares his experiences exploring the fjords of Tierra del Fuego in the first of a series of posts about a journey on the Chilean vessel, Australis.
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Cienfuegos, Cuba: A Wonderful Colonial City
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of Cienfuegos, Cuba
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Now Dublin's port plans to increase cruise calls
Dublin's Port Company has partially reversed course on its plan to shrink the cruise business in the Irish capital.