Tagged With "February 2018"
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Re: Republic of San Marino
Thanks for the great look at a place I am now kicking myself for not getting to (Oh well...not that long until 2018...) I moved the pictures up into the text so everyone can see what a great place... I take it your wife shares my feelings about anchovies, and it wasn't the discount that got you the look!
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Re: Luggage to withstand airline handling
We bought a couple of sturdy Samsonite hard cases in 2003; one is still going strong, the other sadly passed away last year - after being bounced up several flights of stairs by a hotel porter in India. We were very disappointed with the two new Samsonite spinners we bought following this incident. Expensive, but quite flimsy. We have already had to put in warranty claims on both of them and I doubt whether they'll see much of 2018.
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Re: Luggage to withstand airline handling
Isn't is aggravating to get a new piece of luggage from a reputable company and it just isn't the quality of its 'ancestor'? I'm sorry to hear this, but glad they were under warranty.
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Re: The Dempster Highway: a Drive to the Arctic Coast of Canada
Originally Posted by DrFumblefinger: It sounds like a great adventure! Thanks for sharing it with us. This road trip has been on my bucket list for some time, but sounds like it's worth delaying until the road to Tuk is completed. I've heard fall is a nice time to go. Not only is the tundra vividly colored, but there are no mosquitos (frozen to death by evening frost). Know any downsides to this, Tom? Yes, I would wait until the road is finished. I had to fly from Inuvik to Tuk and return by...
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Re: Tuktoyaktuk: A village on the Arctic Coast of Canada
Originally Posted by DrFumblefinger: Thanks for this post, Tom, and I also appreciate your involvement with TravelGumbo. A few questions. The town seems too small for even basic tourist services. Did you just camp, or was there someplace you could stay? Also, a question about waste water. With permafrost, how is this drained from the homes so that it doesn't freeze in the pipes? The town has a few places for accommodations including bed & breakfast places and two grocery stores but...
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Priority Boarding: your chance at being first onto 2 new cruisers
For those who like to be a bit ahead of the curve, here are two opportunities! Holland America has announced it's taking reservations for the first cruises on its new flagship, MS Koningsdam, which will sail in February 2016. It's assigned to...
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PortMoresby in Italy
January 4, 2014: Frutta Fresca, Roma February 19, 2014: Herculaneum, 79 A.D. April 2, 2014: Gallery: Day Trip to Barga April 9, 2014: ...
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AA joins Delta, United in tweaking capacity
AA's 787s...arriving slower The last MD-80s...leaving sooner U.S. legacy airlines are all making money again, but...
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Kirsten Hines' new book just released!
Frequent contributor, Kirsten Hines, has a new book on beautiful Biscayne National Park. Kirsten did all the photography and co-wrote much of it.
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Southwest has its eyes on Hawaii
Southwest's passengers are eager for Hawaii, and the airline wants to, but not just yet.
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New Disney cruise ports: Quebec and Bermuda
Disney Cruise Line is adding Bermuda for the first time, with sailings from NY and from another new port, Quebec.
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Paris, Berlin top Europe tram-driving competition.
An unusual competition pits transit operators from different European cities against each other in an annual competition.
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Art loan will give Spain 2 new museums
Cuban-American collector lends 7,000 artworks to Spain, which will open 2 museums to house what may become a permanent donation.
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Royal Caribbean builds even bigger
Royal Caribbean continues to add just a little more to its Oasis-class ships; Symphony is the new largest.
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China's competitor for Boeing, Airbus nears flight
China's hopes of competing with Boeing and Airbus take a step forward as its first large commercial jet is cleared for flight testing.
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United joins Alaska for second Seattle airport
Two airlines have now joined in the plan to give Seattle's northern areas more convenient flight access by sharing the field used by Boeing in Everett.
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Cuba cruise business keeps on growing
Cruise business to Cuba continues to build as Carnival adds to its schedule.
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July 4, 2018: Spotted on the Road, Carson City
A classic 1958 Impala was spotted on a parking lot in Carson City. It had been regularly used as a family car for almost 60 years.
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August 28, 2018: Night Sky over the Drumheller Hoodoos
Pierre shares some photos of a beautiful night sky over the hoodoos in the Alberta badlands.
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When your cruise becomes a construction zone
Upgrades to Carnival Glory have left some passengers unhappy with construction and closed pools.
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Visiting the Poas Volcano, Costa Rica
DrFumblefinger visits one of the view active volcanoes in Costa Rica, and catches a glimpse of the crater and its lake through thick volcanic fog.
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Things you should do in Singapore
Singapore is a tiny island and may be smaller than many major cities around the world, but this country has succeeded to create a high level of discipline among its people and is today being looked up upon across the world. However, don’t let the country’s inclination for law frighten you. Singapore can promise can extraordinary vacation, as long as you follow certain simple tips that will make your tour much more enjoyable. 1. Throw your litter into the bin Though this is quite a basic...
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Trains to Scotland gaining riders
Upgraded rail service between England and Scotland is taking market share away from airlines.
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Ashland, Virginia: "Center of the Universe"
Stephanie shares a visit to the charming community of Ashland, known by some as the "Center of the Universe".
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"Top Ten" cities list shifts to Asia
The world's most-visited cities list continues to show strong growth in Asia, with other areas growing, but slipping on the list.
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Italian Swiss town 'rejoins' Italy
An Italian town whose heart and geography may have been in Switzerland loses its unique status.
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Brussels' Atomium hitting big numbers
Symbol of the 1958 World Expo, the Atomium has lived on to become one of Brussels' top attractions.
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Brady Bunch House (Where Gumbo was #363)
Gumbo went to the Brady Bunch House and found it exactly the way he remembered it from the show.
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Emperor Ludwig's Ettal Monastery and Abbey, Bavaria
Samantha and her husband really enjoyed their visit to Emperor Ludwig's Ettal Monastery and Abbey in Bavaria, Germany. It is absolutely gorgeous.
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Berlin plans a car-free test
After a number of experiments, Berlin is ready to close a major shopping area to cars for a six-month trial.
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Back in Time at Bedford's 1700s-era Tavern
Stephanie shares a visit to the popular historic Jean Bonnet Tavern.
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New life for AA's retiring 767s
American's retiring 767s are headed to Israel for conversion into freighters.
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Calgary's Central Library (Where Gumbo was #346)
Gumbo was visiting the new Central Library in Downtown Calgary. A popular building, it opened to the public almost one year ago.
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RV Popularity Surges—Here's Why!
RV's are becoming increasingly popular. Amy Price looks at some of the reasons for this trend.
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Glasgow's Unlikely People's Palace
Built as an oasis of culture in a sea of slums, one of Glasgow's important museums is still fighting for its life in an era of budget cuts.
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December 6, 2019: Mkhaya Game Reserve, eSwatini
Professor Abe shares some terrific photos of wildlife from the newly-named country of Eswatini. Successful rhino conservation is a highlight of his visit to Mkhaya Game Reserve!
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Nov 18, 2018: Lovers Oak, Brunswick, Georgia
Travel Rob visits a neat old tree in Brunswick, Ga. that tourists and locals still visit daily.
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Ryanair at war with Spain over bags
Spanish courts have held that passengers are entitled to free carry-ons; Ryanair says 'no' and that it will defy the courts.
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Huntingdon, Pennsylvania: Peaceful Holiday Getaway
Stephanie explores the historic treasures of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, including fantastic car and antique collections.
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Canadian snowbirds: Don't clip our wings!
Ontario has cut off out-of-country medical insurance for its residents who seek warmer winters.
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Las Vegas tweaks its famous slogan
What happens there may still stay there, but the city is giving its slogan an updated twist.
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Tourism growth cooling off
Tourism is continuing to grow, but the highs of the past two years are not likely to be repeated soon.
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Air Italy: Another airline dream crashes
Ironically, the airline that hoped to replace bankrupt Alitalia is gone, while Alitalia continues, somehow, to fly.
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Storm brings 'ghost ship' to Irish coast
Two years after it was abandoned, an unmanned ship is ship-wrecked on the coast of Ireland.
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Egypt campaigns to rebuild tourism
Egypt is planning to invest millions in an advertising campaign to build tourism to 20 million visitors by 2020, more than double last year's 9.8 million. The peak was 14.7 million in 2010. The campaign will launch in August. Egypt, long a...
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Amid controversy, Canada takes big leap on biometrics
"Your fingerprints, please!" At the U.S.-Canada border in Beebe Plain, VT. (Mike Kalasnik / Wikimedia) Canada's Prime Minister has announced a $312 million plan to require biometric screening, such as fingerprints or iris scans for all foreign...
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New Orleans—Museum Highlights Young Voices of Resilience
Stories shape our past and mold our present. New Orleanians have been retelling Hurricane Katrina disaster stories for a decade——odysseys of helicopter evacuations, ruined homes, and lost loved-ones. But now we are changing the...