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A journey around Iceland: 1) Reykjavik

DrFumblefinger ·
  (View of Reykjavik, from Hallsgrimkirkja)   I love visiting places that are rich in scenery, mountains, rivers, waterfalls and hiking; Iceland seemed a good fit for me. Until a few years ago the cost of a trip to Iceland was...
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East Beach Trail, Naikoon Provincial Park, Graham Island

DrFumblefinger ·
An 89 km long beach trail on Haida Gwaii, B.C. forms the basis of this adventure.
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South Dakota State Capital, Pierre – The Land of Infinite Variety

Samantha ·
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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Anatomy of a Trip (Why Oaxaca?)

PortMoresby ·
  In a word, food.  More on the subject later.   I’ve lived most of my life between 10 and 500 miles from Mexico.  For 24 years my house was 10 miles from the port of entry at Naco, Arizona/Sonora, in Bisbee, 1988 to...
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February 3, 2016: Another Notre Dame Cathedral

DrFumblefinger ·
Today's we visit the historic Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal, Quebec
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What's next for United, as CEO is ousted?

Paul Heymont ·
The unexpected departure of Jeff Smisek as CEO and president of United leaves many open questions about United and its future, beyond the possible corruption issues involved in his departure. Smisek has been replaced by Oscar Munoz, who has been...
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Sighisoara, Romania

Travellinn ·
Wow! What a charming place! That was my first thought driving through the gate to Sighisoara citadel. The impression was certainly still applicable when we started wandering the cobbled streets among the pink, green, yellow, blue and red houses. You...
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Northern Arizona: Sedona & Surrounds, Part 1

Lestertheinvestor ·
On our recent trip to Northern Arizona, we collected some points of interest to see and experience. We did these things (plus many more!) during a 6 day tour of the area. We rented a car and used Sedona as a base. There will be more of them in the...
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Rouen Cathedral: A Gothic chameleon

Paul Heymont ·
The cathedral's elaborate and exuberant facade served Monet as a laboratory of light in over 30 paintings; it only takes a few pictures to see why.
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April 14, 2018: Does that ring a bell?

Paul Heymont ·
At the Alsatian Museum in Strasbourg, this fellow is always ready to sound the alarm.
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A Quick Philly Jaunt to a Few Philly Haunts

Stephanie Kalina-Metzger ·
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a visit to Philadelphia, highlighted by the terrific views from from the One Liberty Observation Deck.
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Most Popular Churches In Goa

Sunil Kumar ·
What is Goa most popular for? Its beaches of course. Those lovely stretches of sand that are great for spending a day in complete relaxation or enjoying various water sports in Goa. However, what most tourists forget is that Goa has a lot to offer besides its beaches, like its forts, spice plantations, casinos, and such other stuff that make for a memorable vacation. Goa is also home to a number of churches, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and are repositories of heritage and...
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Bell Aliant Tower, Moncton, Canada

Travel Rob ·
Travel Rob visits an icon of the Moncton skyline, the Bell Aliant Tower.
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Historic Battery Park, Lower Manhattan, NY

Samantha ·
A visit with Samantha to a park with a history as long as New York's, and a large variety of things to see.
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Mississippi State Capitol: The Magnolia State

Samantha ·
Samantha shares her visit to the Capitol of the Magnolia State - Jackson, Mississippi. it was one the first buildings in the state to have electric elevators.
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A Rambler in Lisbon

Paul Heymont ·
Lisbon is a city with a long history, steep hills, and lots of memorable street scenes. PHeymont shares some here.
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Oregon State Capitol: She Flies With Her Own Wings

Samantha ·
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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Hawaii State Capitol Building – The Aloha State

Samantha ·
On their quest to visit all 50 state capitol buildings, Samantha and her husband feel a spirit of 'aloha' in Honolulu.
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May 15, 2018: Babylonstoren, a South African Treasure

Marilyn Jones ·
Join Marilyn Jones for a visit to a historic garden and a lunch featuring its produce.
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7 Reasons to Book a Luxury Hotel for Your Next Travel

Candice Larson ·
Luxury hotels are considered as an expensive choice for accommodation and often associate its affordability with celebrities and wealthy people. However, in the recent years, there are now plenty of affordable luxury hotels in the market no matter where you go. Competition in the tourism industry made businesses to keep up with the level of standards that is expected today. Booking a luxury hotel is easy but picking the right one for you will take a good amount of research. Below are the...
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Flower Sunday and the Beautiful churches in Romania

Andre Pur ·
  The Palm Sunday as known in the other countrys it's a well-known holiday,  a Christian moveable feast  that falls on the  Sunday   before  Easter . The feast commemorates Jesus'  triumphal entry into Jerusalem , an...
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A Park Grows in Brooklyn

Paul Heymont ·
Nearly 200 years ago, New York and Brooklyn, then separate cities and the greatest shipping centers on the East Coast, saw the land along the rivers—Hudson and East—begin to fill with docks, piers,  warehouses and freight traffic....
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Flower Sunday and the Beautiful Churches of Romania

Andre Pur ·
The Palm Sunday as known in the other countrys it's a well-known holiday,  a Christian moveable feast  that falls on the  Sunday   before  Easter . The feast commemorates Jesus'  triumphal entry into Jerusalem , an event...
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Seville's Cathedral: Vast Spaces, Long History

Paul Heymont ·
In a world where every guide and guidebook tells you that you are at the biggest, most important, most interesting, most popular, most something site in the world, it’s often not only not clear what’s true, but why you should be impressed...
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Dublin, Ireland's Trinity College: Where Gumbo Was #29

DrFumblefinger ·
  Gumbo was visiting historic Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.  Through the trees (top photo) he saw the college's bell-tower (Campanile), better seen in the second photo.   The  Campanile  is one of Dublin's iconic...
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Gold Country, California: The Great Republic of Rough & Ready

PortMoresby ·
  “Do you live around here?”  The question came from a guy emerging from the Fippin Blacksmith Shop, while I was admiring a very pretty motorcycle parked in front.  I was pleased he got it right, guessing that even locals...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 19, 2014. Reykjavik, Iceland

DrFumblefinger ·
  TravelGumbo is a big fan of Iceland as a travel destination!  Now is an especially good time of year to go because the days are already very long, the weather mild (although never warm) and the main tourists crowds of summer have not yet...
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La Dolce Vita (Part 4) Firenze (Florence)

DrFumblefinger ·
(View of Florence from the Piazzale Michelangelo)  It’s hard to imagine a prettier setting for an historic city than the heart of Tuscany; that’s where you’ll find Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance and...
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La Dolce Vita (Part 5) Venezia (Venice)

DrFumblefinger ·
  (Grand Canal, Salut Church, Old Custom House) So it was finally our time to visit the legendary travel destination of Venice.  With increasing excitement we journeyed from Florence through Tuscany and finally over the long...
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La Dolce Vita (Part 6) Murano and Burano

DrFumblefinger ·
(The canals of Murano) Venice is just an “island community” (actually it’s an amalgamation of 100 smaller islands) in the shallow brackish waters of the Laguna Veneta.  There are several other island communities in this...
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Saint-Jean de Montmartre: An Art Nouveau Church in Paris

Paul Heymont ·
There are hundreds of churches in Paris, many even sharing names, but my favorite of the moment is Saint-Jean de Montmartre, which must be among the most unusual in the city. Its history is not that of centuries and kings and great events, like Notre...
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A Country Hike to Van Gogh's Asylum and Roman Ruins

Paul Heymont ·
  While staying in Saint-Remy-de-Provence for a few days, visiting the market and touring to nearby towns, we also enjoyed a hike out into the surrounding country for two local attractions: The hospital where Vincent Van Gogh was under treatment...
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Roadfood -- the best "American food" out there!

DrFumblefinger ·
    When many people think of "American food" they envision fast food -- McDonalds, Burger King, Taco Bell and the like.  These have their place -- inexpensive, reasonable meals, quickly served and widely available.  Those who have...
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America's Best Ice-Cream Shops? Tell us yours...

Paul Heymont ·
Fodor's has published a list of what they consider (or their readers consider, actually) the 16 best ice-cream shops in the country. You can see the  LIST   and check for your favorites on there.   Unlike the USA Today best burger list...
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Oct. 6, 2016: Southdale Center, Edina, Minnesota

Ottoman ·
Ottoman thought that his visit to Southdale Center would be just like any other mall he's visited. He was wrong.
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Celebrating Natchez, Mississippi’s 300th Anniversary

Marilyn Jones ·
Marilyn Jones takes her family along to visit storied Natchez, about to celebrate its 300 years of history.
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Allegiant dips a toe into the NY market

Paul Heymont ·
Ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant gets its first New York area flights, and also adds Denver and Ogdensburg.
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HMY Britannia.

Ian Cook ·
Ian Cook takes us on a phototour of the retired Royal Yacht Britannia, and provides a detailed account of her design and distinguished service to Great Britain.
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England's Thames Path, Hampton Court Palace to Ham House

PortMoresby ·
PortMoresby returns to London and the River Thames, walking along the 184 mile national path that follows one of world’s most famous waterways, from rural idyll, through dynamic London and beyond.
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Nov. 23, 2016: Big Ben - London

Samantha ·
Possibly the most famous clock tower in the world...but Samantha reminds us that it's actually the bell and not the clock and tower that is Big Ben!
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Alice Austen House: Worth a trip to Staten Island

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L takes us on a trip to Staten Island to explore the life of early 20th century photographer Alice Austen
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Family Fun in Kent County, Delaware

Stephanie Kalina-Metzger ·
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares some of the travel gems for you to enjoy when visiting Delaware's Kent County.
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A Stop in Wolseley, Saskatchewan

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger is charmed by the small prairie town of Wolseley, Saskatchewan, home to both a swinging bridge and an Opera House.
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Jekyll Island Club Resort, Georgia

Travel Rob ·
Gumbo was visiting the historic Jekyll Island Club Resort in Georgia
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Lego Store, NYC: Only the Best is Good Enough

Samantha ·
Samantha and her husband stumbled upon a Lego store while strolling around Manhattan. She was amazed at all the different types and colors of Lego.
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Brooklyn Black heritage center saved by the bell

Paul Heymont ·
A center marking one of pre-Civil War America's largest free black communities is in danger of closing.
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Church of St. John the Baptist, Lake Bohinj (Where Gumbo was #324)

DrFumblefinger ·
Gumbo was visiting the Church of St. John the Baptist in Lake Bohinj. The medieval church is beautifully situated in a lovely natural setting and features some interesting murals of its patron saint.
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The Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of his favorite church in Florence, Santa Maria Novella Basilica.
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August 8, 2019: Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Key West

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger visits this old Catholic parish church in Key West. The church was completed in 1905 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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September 4, 2019: Markerville Lutheran Church, Alberta

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger visits a historic Lutheran church, built by Icelandic immigrants in the early 20th century.
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