Tagged With "Bent Pyramid"
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All the Tea In...Charleston?
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
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
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
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 unravels the mystery behind the 'pyramids' of Tenerife, Canary Islands
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Some big-name airlines near crash
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
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
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 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
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
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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In Egypt: The Pyramids
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
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 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 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
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
Catalonia's Concurs de Castells features teams of up to 500 people building human pyramids.
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The Boarding Line: Most annoying part of flying?
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
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 shares a visit to the unusual home of a Spanish artist and visionary.
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Egypt: Two pyramids opened to visitors
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)
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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)
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
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
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
In the grand lobby of the Louvre, an inverted version of the surface pyramids provides light and photo ops.
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Re: Egypt: Two pyramids opened to visitors
Gumbo has pictures of the "bent" pyramid in his collection, here .
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Techniques to Play Like a Champ in TriPeaks Solitaire
A new way to play a Solitaire (sponsored content)
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4 Things You Should Know Before Traveling to Egypt
Thinking about exploring Egypt any time soon? Roger has some useful advice for you (sponsored content).
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Archaeological Sites near Cancun
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
Considering a trip to Mexico? Here are some reasons why you should go (sponsored content)
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A Travel Guide to Querétaro
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 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
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
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 shares photos of the famous modern pyramid that has become a symbol of Paris' Louvre
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Lord Howe Island, Australia
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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Re: Early lights-out for the Eiffel Tower
UPDATE The Louvre Museum and the Palace of Versailles will join the early lights-out scheme this week, with the Louvre Pyramid going dark at 11 pm rather than 1 am, and the façade lighting at Versailles switching off at 10 pm. Announcing the changes, Culture Minister Rima Abdul Malak acknowledged that the changes would not have a big effect on energy use, limited both by conservation measures and war-based fuel shortages, but said that "Symbols are very important to raise public awareness."...
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Berlin's Pei Building: A Study in Space
I.M. Pei's addition to Germany's history museum has plenty of exhibit space, but its own use of space is one of its best exhibits
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Top Sites to Visit in Egypt While Going for an Egypt Nile Cruise
Paul shares some of the best sites to see when visiting Egypt (sponsored content)
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New ancient sites found in Mexico, Portugal
A Mayan city in an unexplored area of Mexico and tombs in northern Portugal are among recent discoveries.