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Tagged With "Palace on Wheels"

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VW Microbus: Back to the Future?

Paul Heymont ·
VW's new concept for a microbus might be just the ride we need to have and love...again.
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Florence's Uffizi closes a gallery that wasn't open

Paul Heymont ·
Fire safety concerns have closed a centuries-old gallery connecting two of Florence's top museums, just as plans were underway to open it to the public.
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The Falkirk Wheel, Scotland

Ian Cook ·
The Falkirk Wheel is a unique rotating boat lift in Scotland, connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal.
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Let's Go Shopping at Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA

Samantha ·
Samantha takes us around Seattle's world-famous Pike Place Market, with its amazing variety of food, flowers and more.
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A Rambler in Santiago de Chile

Paul Heymont ·
A gallery of scenes and 'seens' from PHeymont's wandering in Chile's capital city.
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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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Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#339)

DrFumblefinger ·
A new travel puzzle is posted for this week. Follow our daily clues and see if you can solve where Gumbo's visiting.
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September 18, 2019: The Bridge of Sighs, Venice

DrFumblefinger ·
One of the best known bridges in the world, DrFumblefinger visits and shares the story behind the Bridge of Sighs.
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Monument Rocks, Kansas (Where Gumbo Was #321)

DrFumblefinger ·
Gumbo was visiting Monument Rocks in Kansas. These are eroded rock formations in the "Badlands", rich in aquatic fossils and natural beauty.
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Italy sorting out traffic rules

Paul Heymont ·
With more and more types of wheels on the road, Italy tries to sort them out with new rules and limits.
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June 11, 2019: Near the MALBA, Buenos Aires

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger turns a disappointment into an opportunity to make a pleasant discovery about a lovely home in Palermo.
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August 26, 2019: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, Calgary

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger enjoyed this lovely 1960 Chevy Corvette, spotted in Calgary
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September 23, 2019: 1985 Triking Cyclecar, Calgary

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger came across this unusual 3 wheeled car in Calgary.
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Jarlshof: A Microcosm of Shetland History

Paul Heymont ·
Just off the end of Shetland's main airport, Jarlshof shows signs of life in the Stone, Bronze and Iron ages as well as Pictish, Viking and Scottish peoples
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National Automobile Museum, Turin, Italy (Where Gumbo was #327)

Professorabe ·
Gumbo was visiting the fascinating car collection on exhibit at MAUTO, Italy's National Automobile Museum, located in Turin.
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10 Top Rated Tourist Attractions to Explore in Chicago

Monica Albert (Guest) ·
Monica Albert offers ten top suggestions for things you should do in the Windy City of Chicago (sponsored content)
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October 28, 2019: 1967 Pontiac Parisienne, Calgary

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger spotted this nicely preserved Canadian car in Calgary. Parisienne was mostly a GM Canadian line, although for a few years was manufactured in the USA.
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The Prater, Vienna: Austria's Playground for Everyone

Samantha ·
While in Vienna, Samantha and her husband spent a few hours checking out Austria's playground, the Prater. The giant Ferris Wheel is the draw to the park, but there is so much to see and do.
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March 20, 2019: Grand Ducal Palace, Luxembourg City

DrFumblefinger ·
We look at the Grand Palace of the tiny country of Luxembourg in our Pic of the Day.
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Our Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg, Austria - Part One

Samantha ·
Samantha and her husband had a wonderful time exploring some of the sights from the Sound of Music. Today she shares Part 1 of their tour.
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Our Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg, Austria - Part Two

Samantha ·
Samantha and her husband had a wonderful time exploring some of the sights from the Sound of Music. Today she shares Part 2 of their tour.
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Franschhoek Motor Museum, South Africa

Professorabe ·
Professor Abe visits the beautiful Franschhoek Motor Museum in South Africa and is treated to an amazing collection of classic cars.
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Ferris wheel might be new ruin for Pompeii

Paul Heymont ·
A giant wheel is rising across the road from the ruined city, possibly without planning permission and certainly against stiff opposition.
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The Stockholm Cathedral (Where Gumbo was #344)

DrFumblefinger ·
Gumbo was visiting the historic Cathedral of Stockholm's old city, Gamla Stan. The church is built immediately adjacent to the Royal Palace complex.
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A visit to Great Basin National Park

DrFumblefinger ·
In the United States, a country with dozens of great national parks, it makes sense that there would be some “orphan” parks that are only rarely visited. Such is the case with Great Basin National Park in Nevada.  Great...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec. 22, 2013: Fantastic Skylight in Barcelona

Paul Heymont ·
http://www.travelgumbo.com/blog/architecture  The fantastic skylight of Barcelona’s Palau de la Musica Catalana (Palace of Catalan Music) is a highlight of a building full of highlights. Built at the turn of the 20th century by...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jan. 5, 2014: Flowers in Oslo

Paul Heymont ·
Flowers brighten the traffic islands at a number of Oslo's busy downtown intersections. We stood next to this one, near the National Theatre, for quite a while, waiting for our tram. This area is in the center of Oslo, a short walk from cultural...
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The Alcazar of Seville and the Puzzling Palace of Peter I

Paul Heymont ·
Throughout Andalucia, in Southern Spain, every tour and every site tells some part of a story of conquest and reconquest, of Moors driving out Visigoths, and falling in turn over centuries to Christian kingdoms. And yet, when one of those Christian...
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Visiting the Alhambra

Paul Heymont ·
Where do you begin writing about the Alhambra? It's one of the most famous places in the world, yes. It has a history that is both shorter than one might expect, and more complex. A residence, a fortress, a monument, a museum...no easy description....
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The Maltese Islands – Underrated gems or best kept secret ?

IslandMan ·
    I have an affinity with the Maltese islands. The fact that I was born there may have something to do it, but, as I have lived most of my life in Australia, the distance between the 2 countries has made this affinity...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Apr. 16, 2014: The Tuileries Fleet

Paul Heymont ·
The Tuileries gardens, stretching parallel to the Seine from the Louvre to the Place de la Concorde, are a favorite stroll, or a great place to stop and rest and read, or even nap. But no nap if you find yourselves as fascinated as we were with the...
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Gallery: Bicycles, Lucca, Italy

PortMoresby ·
  Lucca is a perfect place for bicycles.  It’s flat, not big, most of the streets are reserved for walking and riding and it has the added attraction of a raised circular park surrounding the town, atop its wall, wide and perfect for a...
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Jackpot win for airport slot player

Paul Heymont ·
Once in a while, fairytales come true, and just about as often you hit the jackpot on slots. For one lucky traveler at Las Vegas, it happened.
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National World War II Museum, New Orleans

Lestertheinvestor ·
A museum that houses a massive collection of artifacts, but uses them to tell the story of the war through the eyes of individuals.
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Is there a travel buff on your gift list?

Marilyn Jones ·
What to buy your family, friends, neighbors and coworkers for Christmas isn't always easy; unless they love to travel. There are dozens of gifts to give the active and armchair traveler. Here's a personal selection of my favorites!
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June 10, 2016: Ferris Wheel, Southport, UK

Ian Cook ·
Ian Cook shares a few images from the Ferris Wheel in Southport, U.K.
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Persian Water Wheel (Sakia), Rajasthan, India

DrFumblefinger ·
While on tour in India, DrFumblefinger stopped to see how the ox-drawn waterwheel still has a role to play in Indian agriculture.
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March 24, 2016: Winter Wonderland, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Ottoman ·
When you live in the Great White North, you never know what Mother Nature may throw your way.
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Lost in Space: Tourists stranded at top of Vienna wheel

Paul Heymont ·
Two tourists from Poland got an extra thrill on the Wiener Riesenrad, the giant Ferris wheel at Vienna's Prater amusement park: an attendant turned off the ride and went home, leaving them in the dark at the top of the 212-foot ride. The couple, last to board the ride near the end of the day, were still circling when the operator handed over controls to a colleague tasked with shutting down for the night. The new operator apparently did not know there were still passengers on board. At...
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Taipei's World Famous National Palace Museum Opens Branch Museum in Chiayi

Travel Rob ·
Taiwan's World Famous National Palace Museum Opens Branch Museum in Chiayi
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Museum of the Revolution, Havana (Where Gumbo Was #152)

Paul Heymont ·
Once the Presidential Palace (and scene of an attempted coup d'etat) this impressive building is now a museum of Cuba's revolutions. In front, a piece of the 17th-century city wall.
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Oregon's newest attraction looks wheel-ie good!

Paul Heymont ·
Oregon's newest Scenic Bikeway is in an area of beautiful colors and geological history. It adds 130 miles to Oregon's 1000-mile bikeway system.
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Gandhi Smriti, New Delhi (Where Gumbo was, #156)

DrFumblefinger ·
The solution to this past week's travel puzzle is Gandhi Smriti -- the home in New Delhi where Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated.
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Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea

Kingtikitaki ·
Kingtikitaki shows us why we need to put Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea on our travel bucket list!
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Electric Slide: Tesla taxis at Montreal Airport

Paul Heymont ·
A Montreal taxi company is running an app-based airport taxi service using Tesla electric cars as cabs.
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The London Eye (Where Gumbo was #292)

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger visits the London Eye, a new landmark in London and the most popular paid attraction in the United Kingdom.
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Visiting Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi

Rafia Irfan ·
Love beautiful racing cars? Then you should visit Ferrarri World in Abu Dhabi. Rafia Irfan tells you about the experience.
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Berlin's Wonderful Smaller Museums

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of Berlin's vibrant art scene.
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 Old Gang Lead Mine & Smelt Mill, North Yorkshire

Ian Cook ·
Ian Cook shares the fascinating history of lead mining and lots of great photos of the Old Gang Lead Mine & Smelt Mill in North Yorkshire
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Palace State Rooms and Armoury, Valletta (Where Gumbo was #286)

DrFumblefinger ·
Gumbo was visiting one of the most popular attractions in Valletta, Malta, situated in the Royal Palace. These include some of the State Rooms and one of the world's best armouries.
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