Tagged With "February 2018"
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Norwegian Air continues to bet on the Dreamliner
Photo from Norwegian Air Norwegian Air has signed an agreement to lease two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in 2017. It's a larger plane then the 787-8. They continue...
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Airbus opens new Factory in the USA
Airbus is in the process of opening it's first manufacturing facility in the United States. The company claims the factory will be the most efficient in the world and will have it focus on building the largest versions of its...
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Landmark TWA terminal at JFK to be a hotel
Eero Saarinen's iconic 1962 TWA terminal at JFK, one of the landmarks of the then-new jet age, will live into the future as the entrance and lobby for JFK's first on-airport hotel. The project, to open in 2018, got formal approval today from the Port...
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Coming soon: 777s so big their wings fold
Computer rendering of the 777-9x Boeing's biggest 777s are on the way, with wings so long they have to partly fold after landing to avoid hitting other planes and buildings. Production is just starting on the final design for the X series,...
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France redraws its regional map
Following a decision last year to simplify its administrative structure and save money on bureaucracy, France has drawn a new map, reducing its 22 regions to 13, and proposing new capitals for the 7 new merged regions. Six existing regions are...
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Northern Arizona: Sedona & Surrounds, Part 2
Our trip to Northern Arizona, featured in Part 1 of this blog, included some spectacular natural scenery, along with an impressive church set into the mountains of Sedona, Arizona. In this installment, we include two National Monuments that were once...
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Ian Cook's TravelGumbo contributions
A listing of Ian Cook's contributions to TravelGumbo. Check out this great list of wonderful photography.
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March 21, 2018: Steamboat Park- North Dakota
Samantha shares her visit to Steamboat Park in North Dakota and her connection to the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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March 7, 2018: Lake Havasu Sunsets - Arizona
Samantha shares some sunset photos from Lake Havasu and says it was one of the more memorable parts of her trip.
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March 12, 2018: Halifax Town Clock
DrFumblefinger visit s the Old Clock Tower in Halifax, an iconic building gifted to the city's tardy resident's by Prince Edward, Queen Victoria's father. It has kept time over the city for over 200 years.
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Feb. 7, 2018: Cheers on Beacon Hill, Boston
Samantha visits the "place where everybody knows your name" from the popular sitcom.
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Feb. 24, 2018: Sculpture Details, Prospect Park
Brooklyn's Prospect Park has lots of statues and sculptural details, but not all of them get the attention they're worth. PHeymont looks at a few.
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Experience bliss at these nature-blessed destinations in Kerala
Kerala is titled ‘God’s Own Country’ and that is not without reason. Blessed by nature in every form, it is truly one of the known paradise on Earth. Imagine lush greenery, endless blues, golden beaches, roaring waterfalls, navigable network of waters, wildlife inhabited jungles and bliss of every kind. When the Gods themselves have favoured this land, then it is not quite easy to make a list of the most beautiful places in Kerala, as every corner of the state is blessed in its own way. Here...
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Feb. 23, 2018: Bug beds, not bed bugs!
Among Europe's many fine lodgings, here and there you can find great accommodations for the insects that are important in our lives.
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Feb. 15, 2018: Chester, Northwest England
In this photo you can see Chester City under construction. From 2,000 years ago. 500 years ago. 200 years and little gems of modern History. All in 1 casual picture.
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Sights and Sounds of the French Quarter, New Orleans
Samantha shares some of the interesting sights and sounds she experienced on her recent trip to the French Quarter in New Orleans.
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March 4, 2018: Sandpipers, Westport, Washington
Visiting an empty beach in Westport, Washington, I found only sand, sun and these lovely sandpipers.
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April 7, 2018: Rousseau Chocolatier, Halifax
If you are a lover of beautiful and delicious chocolates, as DrFumblefinger is, be sure you stop at Rousseau Chocolatier when visiting Halifax.
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April 20, 2018: Surrender Bridge Smelt Mill, Swaledale
Ian Cook beautifully documents the remnants of a smelt mine in Swaledale, North Yorkshire.
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April 26, 2018: Kilchurn Castle, Scotland.
Ian Cook shares the history of Kilchurn Castle in the Scottish Highlands, along with some memorable monochrome images.
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Mar. 6, 2018: Durnstein, Austria
A tiny town along the Danube with a long history shows off its charm for veteran traveler Marilyn Jones.
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April 22, 2018: Salt Mines near Lake Asal
Hard back-breaking work in the hottest place on earth. Grand Escapades shares some images of salt mining in Ethiopia's the Danakil Depression.
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March 25, 2018: Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Grand Escapades shares some wonderful images and memories of wildlife gathered around a watering hole in the Kalahari Desert.
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Will airlines use your data to set your price?
Airlines now have the ability to check your data, see how much they think you'll pay and set your ticket price. Maybe they already are!
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April 9, 2018: Unbearably Tahoe
DrFumblefinger enjoys chain-saw art and shares some nice examples of bear carvings he came cross while driving around Lake Tahoe
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Cruise business looking up for Istanbul?
Celestyal makes a limited return to the Turkish metropolis...will others follow?
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5 Best Places To Visit In Europe in 2018
Europe has always been a fascinating destination for travellers and there is nothing like visiting the continent that has been at the four fold of human civilization. In this post, we have compiled a list of the 5 best places to visit in Europe that you must surely visit in 2018: 1. Hamburg, Germany: The city of Hamburg is often known as the gateway of the world since ancient times and rightly so. Hamburg will probably blow you away with its rich architecture and maritime wonders around the...
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April 23, 2018: Street Art in Dubai's Al Fahidi Historic District
DrFumblefinger shares some of the street art he encountered during his visit to Dubai.
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March 15, 2018: Conway Castle, Wales.
GarryRF gives us a look inside this battle-scarred fortification.
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March 17, 2018: In the Alcazar, Seville
PHeymont shares a few haunting shots of less-known parts of Seville's historic palace.
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March 23, 2018: Fabulous Grill, Gardena, California
Far from glittering Hollywood, but just as Los Angeles, a working-class breakfast place with fabulous hash browns.
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April 4, 2018: Mother sheep and lamb, Wales
A scenic view taken by Dr. Jon while hiking the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in Wales.
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April 18, 2018: View from Atop Mt. Snowdon
Dr Jon shares the breath-taking view of Miner's and PYG tracks from the summit of Mt. Snowdon, Wales.
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March 31, 2018: Piñata Party in New Mexico
At the Hispanic National Cultural Center in Albuquerque, an exhibit highlights the art of the piñata
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May 4, 2018: Glencoe Massacre Monument, Scotland
Ian Cook shares a detailed history of the story of the Massacre in Glencoe Scotland, whose monument we visit in our Pic of the Day.
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April 14, 2018: Does that ring a bell?
At the Alsatian Museum in Strasbourg, this fellow is always ready to sound the alarm.
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May 1, 2018: Hoi An, Vietnam
Marilyn Jones visits Hoi An, where traders from many cultures have met over long centuries, creating a unique local experience.
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March 18 2018: Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon
The old piers on the Columbia River give a beautiful perspective to the water.
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March 30, 2018: The Devil, You Say!
Satan offers a tempting treat at a Strasbourg museum that reflects the history and statuary of the nearby Cathedral.
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April 3, 2018: Vilshofen, Germany
Marilyn Jones shares a pleasant stroll in a small city with great views.
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April 17, 2018: Old Hanoi, Vietnam
Marilyn Jones takes a break from her tour group for a free-style exploration of Hanoi's old center.
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May 27, 2018: Myanmar—The Gokteik Viaduct
Gilles shares memories of a train journey in Myanmar, including the crossing of the country's longest viaduct.
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June 24, 2018: Myanmar - Mandalay
Gilles shares some of the exotic and fascinating sites of Mandalay, in Myanmar
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April 11, 2018: Consulate General of Mexico, San Antonio
Samantha shares views of this impressive structure, called locally 'the Mexican Embassy.'
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April 12, 2018: Lincoln Highway Murals (and more)
George G shares some sights from Pennsylvania's Lincoln Highway.
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March 27, 2018: Atop Jebel Hafeet
DrFumblefinger ascends the windy road up Jebel Hafeet, a famous mountain in the UAE.
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March 20, 2018: Passau, Germany
Marilyn visits a small riverside city with a long history and shares the view.
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April 1, 2018: New York at Night
Jonathan L shares photos of New York at night, when the familiar becomes different and new things become visible.
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How bad can an airport be? Here's how...
One of the more comprehensive surveys of the world's best and worst based on an annual survey. Take a look...and help rate for next year!