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All the Tea In...Charleston?

PortMoresby ·
  Tea gardens, as the farms are traditionally known, no matter the size, have been seducing me for over a decade.  In Yunnan and Guangxi Provinces of China, Himachal Pradesh and Darjeeling in Himalayan India, in the Cameron Highlands of...
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Memphis, Tennessee 3) The rest of the city

DrFumblefinger ·
        There’s a lot more to Memphis than Graceland, although  Graceland is by far the city’s most popular attraction (which I’ve previously discussed here ).   A city of about 650,000, Memphis has a...
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Newgrange; Ireland’s ancient Passage Tomb

DrFumblefinger ·
Newgrange is the oldest structure I've ever visited.  It was built over 5,000 years ago (about 3,200 B.C.) during the Neolithic era, before even Stonehenge or the Great Pyramid of Giza.  It’s obvious that Newgrange was...
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A Day Among the Ruins

PortMoresby ·
  I chose Ostia Antica for a day trip from Rome, rather than the much longer trek to Pompeii.  Aside from a few school groups, I had this remarkable place almost to myself.     I realized that there’s a different crowd on...
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Pyramids of Güímar, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Ian Cook ·
Ian Cook unravels the mystery behind the 'pyramids' of Tenerife, Canary Islands
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Paris de cinq à sept

Paul Heymont ·
A gallery of photos taken in Paris as day gives way to evening.
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Some big-name airlines near crash

Paul Heymont ·
Some of the best-known but weakest airlines face a grim future, or none at all.
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Milan to get Italian Resistance museum

Paul Heymont ·
The Italian anti-fascist resistance to Mussolini and German invaders will soon be honored in a museum to be built in Milan.
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Around the World in 118 Acres

Paul Heymont ·
In China, a miniature of the world, with 130 famous sights on 118 acres, including a one-third scale Eiffel Tower.
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March 11, 2020: Photographing the Photographer

Samantha ·
Samantha shares her visit to the Denver Botanical Garden. She was with her inephew Jesse, who is an inspiring photographer. After a while she had fun taking pictures of him, taking pictures, lol
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Egypt's oldest pyramid re-opens

Paul Heymont ·
The world's oldest large-scale construction has re-opened after a decades-long restoration project.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 14, 2015: Cadillac Ranch - Amarillo, Tx

Samantha ·
Welcome to Cadillac Ranch. It is a famous art sculpture in Amarillo, Texas which consists of what were either older running used or junk Cadillac automobiles from 1949 to 1963, half-buried nose-first in the ground, at an angle corresponding to...
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Rome's Spanish Steps closed for makeover

Paul Heymont ·
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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In Egypt: The Pyramids

PortMoresby ·
After first thoughts of visiting 45 years ago, PortMoresby finally arrives in Egypt. This week begins the story of this long-postponed adventure.
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Check out the Unmissable things to do in Indonesia

Rekha Bisht ·
Located on both sides of the equator surrounded by waters of Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean, Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 17000 islands. The South Asian country is counted as one of the most beautiful places in the world. It is home to beaches, volcanoes, hundreds of ethnic groups, wildlife-thriving jungles, all of which look painted by the very Gods. From ancient Hindu temples, adventure sports, relaxing Balinese massage to a number of wonderful experiences, every moment spend...
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Sculpture Garden, National Gallery of Art

George G. ·
George G shares some of his favorite pieces from the Sculpture Garden at Washington DC's National Gallery of Art.
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Taking a tour to Chichén Itzá

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L takes us along on a tour of Chichén Itzá, with a bonus swim in an underground lake.
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Frommers Color Complete Guides: A New Debut

Travel Rob ·
Frommers' "Color Complete" France Guidebook 2015 is a great guidebook and a marked change from most of the later Wiley Frommer's Guides. The big differences I noticed are that the info is current and there are a lot of budget options. I...
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Catalonia's Amazing Tower of People contest

Paul Heymont ·
Catalonia's Concurs de Castells features teams of up to 500 people building human pyramids.
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Rome's Spanish Steps re-open...with a spat

Paul Heymont ·
Bulgari paid for renovations; head of company calls tourists 'barbarians' and wants steps fenced off at night.
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The Boarding Line: Most annoying part of flying?

Paul Heymont ·
There's the terminal, and there's the plane. Each with its own irritations, but PHeymont says nothing beats the boarding queue, and he explains why.
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Moody Gardens: Celebrate the Holidays Galveston-style

Marilyn Jones ·
In Galveston, two million pounds of ice, a million lights and Chinese ice-carvers combine to produce a popular holiday spectacle.
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Fundacion Cesar Manrique, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain.

Ian Cook ·
Ian Cook shares a visit to the unusual home of a Spanish artist and visionary.
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Egypt: Two pyramids opened to visitors

Paul Heymont ·
As Egypt works to rebuild its tourism numbers, it's re-opening two pyramids long off-limits to visitors.
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Frari Church, Venice (Where Gumbo was #318)

DrFumblefinger ·
Gumbo was visiting the beautiful Frari Church in Venice. The church is well know for its fabulous collection of art.
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San Francisco's Ferry Building

PortMoresby ·
The Ferry Building has been the heart of the Port of San Francisco since it's construction in 1898 and was also at the center of PortMoresby's summer commute.
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Besides the Eiffel Tower, Here Are 9 Things France Has to Offer

Monica Albert (Guest) ·
Tired of the crowds in Paris? Monica Albert has several interesting suggestions for other fun activities in France (sponsored content)
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Airbnb offers date with Mona Lisa

Paul Heymont ·
Only a little time left to enter for a night at the Louvre with special events and airfare thrown in...
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Amarillo by Morning – Amarillo, Texas

Samantha ·
Samantha and her husband had a great time in Amarillo, Texas and share some of the local hot spots.
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Oct. 15, 2019: Moody Gardens, Galveston

Marilyn Jones ·
Marilyn Jones accompanies her grand-daughter to Galveston's multi-faceted amusement and education park
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April 19, 2019: Kit Carson Statue, Carson City

DrFumblefinger ·
A statue of mountain man, Kit Carson, is found outside the government buildings in the state capital which bears his name.
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Paris Looking Down: A View from the Eiffel

Paul Heymont ·
When the Eiffel Tower was built, as the centerpiece of Paris’ 1889 Universal Exposition, not everyone loved it. The writer Guy de Maupassant mocked it as a "high and skinny pyramid of iron ladders," and novelist Leon Bloy called it a "truly...
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Tikal National Park (Guatemala)

Lestertheinvestor ·
Tikal National Park is one of the best preserved Mayan complexes anywhere, and certainly in Guatemala. It's a 575-square kilometer preserve in Peten, about a 6-7 hour drive (or 30 minute flight) from Guatemala City. It's actually a small...
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Blickling Estate, Norfolk

Ian Cook ·
A pyramid in Norfolk? Ian Cook shares the story and some beautiful winter landscapes of the estate.
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Lighthouses of Lake Havasu – Part 3 of 3

Samantha ·
The final part of our visit to the replica lighthouses of Lake Havasu, narrated by Samantha.
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Dec. 15, 2018: Below the Pyramid of the Louvre

Paul Heymont ·
In the grand lobby of the Louvre, an inverted version of the surface pyramids provides light and photo ops.
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Re: Step Back in Time: Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

Amateuremigrant ·
I remember reading with fascination about this in a couple of articles by Barry Lopez. It was saddening to hear of the wanton damage done on the past, but equally gladdening (?) to learn that intact granaries and other structures are still in existence but very closely guarded. Such archaeological evidence is a delight and tells us a lot about these early inhabitants ❤️
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Re: Egypt: Two pyramids opened to visitors

PortMoresby ·
Gumbo has pictures of the "bent" pyramid in his collection, here .
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Dusk at the Louvre

Paul Heymont ·
Dusk at the Louvre
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Techniques to Play Like a Champ in TriPeaks Solitaire

Jasmine (Guest) ·
A new way to play a Solitaire (sponsored content)
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4 Things You Should Know Before Traveling to Egypt

Roger D (Guest) ·
Thinking about exploring Egypt any time soon? Roger has some useful advice for you (sponsored content).
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Step Back in Time: Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

Samantha ·
Samantha takes us along as she explores some of the most ancient Native American dwellings.
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Archaeological Sites near Cancun 

Regina S (Guest) ·
Cancun is known for its great climate, beautiful beaches and fabulous resorts. But it is also rich in archaeologic history (sponsored content)
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What to see in Mexico? 6 interesting places

John S (Guest) ·
Considering a trip to Mexico? Here are some reasons why you should go (sponsored content)
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A Travel Guide to Querétaro

Frank M (Guest) ·
Querétaro is a rising star among Mexico's tourist destinations. It's a lovely colonial city situated in Mexico's high mountains (sponsored content)
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Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger visits Cadillac Ranch, an art project located outside of Amarillo Texas. The unique project features 10 old Cadillacs buried in the ground. Hundreds of people visit it most days.
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The 2010 Olympic Cauldron, Vancouver

Samantha ·
The 2010 Vancouver Olympic Cauldron remains a permanent landmark on the Jack Poole Plaza. Samantha shares some pictures from her visit.
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St Anne's Churchyard, Limehouse

Paul Heymont ·
There's a lot of history to be uncovered in a visit to an East End churchyard
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Inside the Pyramid at the Louvre, Paris

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger shares photos of the famous modern pyramid that has become a symbol of Paris' Louvre
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Lord Howe Island, Australia

Barry Barford ·
With daily visitor numbers capped at 400 to help protect the island’s natural environment, this is one destination where you never need to worry about crowds.
 
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