Tagged With "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier"
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July 22, 2017: Comic statues, Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava has its serious monuments, but there's still room for some with fun and attitude.
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Scenes of Cesky Krumlov
Gumbo's mystery destination this past week was no mystery to a number of readers. Join us for scenes from this UNESCO World Heritage town.
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London: a Few of My Favorite Things
PortMoresby ends the tale of her trip to England with the things she cannot do without - art, food, books and a visit to a beautiful house.
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London Postal Museum opens with 'secret train'
London's new Postal Museum opens, to be followed soon by rides on the long-abandoned underground postal train.
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Vacation postcard takes 43 years to arrive
A postcard mailed from Nice in 1974 finally arrives at its destination in Brittany...but now the recipient is missing.
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Chicago's 'hidden city' becoming a tourism attraction
Unknown even to most Chicagoans, the city has been developing an underground pathway for 60 years. Now it's coming to light.
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Walk the Redwood Forest of Muir Woods
Jonathan L says "I am not much of a 'back to nature' kind of guy... But Muir Woods National Monument is a totally different experience." Share it with him!
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Cruise crews still marooned at sea
Thousands of cruise ship employees are still aboard, some without pay, as cruise lines struggle with plans for repatriation.
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Luray Valley Museum, Virginia
George G takes us on a tour of the museum that was the site for last week's Where In The World puzzle.
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Why you should try a Yacht Vacation!
Looking for a unique way to explore the European coast? Adi shares reasons why you should consider a yacht vacation (sponsored content)
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May 30, 2020: Panda with Saxophone, Vienna
A whimsical panda plays street musician outside one of Vienna's major concert halls.
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Peace Tower, Parliament Hill, Ottawa (Where Gumbo was #375)
Gumbo was visiting the Peace Tower, the tallest structure in Canada's Parliament buildidngs in Ottawa.
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Don't look down! China closes glass bridges
Glass bridges have spread across China as tourism attractions, but safety issues have led to a nationwide review, and to one province ordering a shutdown.
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Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Agra (Where Gumbo was #354)
Gumbo was visiting the the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah (also known as the "Baby Taj"), the tomb that inspired the construction of the Taj Mahal.
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Behind the Doors of Basel
PHeymont shares some of Basel's loveliest doors, and some of the history behind them.
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Traits of a Good Hotel
Monica offers some suggestions on what to look for in a quality hotel (sponsored content)
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Travel insurance may not cover COVID-19
With the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, travel insurers are starting to protect themselves against costs.
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France gets new National Park
France's newest national park is in the Champagne/Bourgogne region and includes large areas of ancient forests.
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Seven ways to make Your Trip Unforgettable
Monica suggests ways you can make your next trip a smoother one (sponsored content)
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Aug. 17, 2015: Soviet War Memorial, Berlin
A quiet place, in a peaceful park in Berlin hardly seems connected at first sight to the horrific fighting that took place all over Berlin in the final days of World War II. But it is a memorial to 80,000 Soviet soldiers killed in that battle...
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Anatomy of a Trip (details, details)
Money Planning well under way and a picture emerging of how I might spend my time in Oaxaca, the question of obtaining pesos begins nagging. We all know what to do, assuming there’s nothing left from the last...
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Tourist Office Lists Paris' Best Openings for Fall and Winter
The tourist office of Paris released a list of this years best Fall and Winter openings , including a relatively unknown series by Andy Warhol called "Shadows." There will also be a major Picasso exhibit and the reopening of a museum...
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Historic Trinity Church, New York: Where Gumbo Was (#118)
Manhattan’s Trinity Church is one of the oldest Episcopal parishes in North America, but its church is a relative newcomer, built during the Gothic revival of the mid-19th century. No wonder most of the guesses placed it far away and in an...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 24, 2015: Poppies -- Weeping Window at Woodhorn
Weeping Window is part of a UK-wide tour of the iconic poppies sculpture organised by 14-18 NOW. The installation is at Woodhorn Mining Museum from 12th September to 1st November 2015. Weeping Window...
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Crazy Horse National Monument
While in Rapid City we went to Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse National Monument . I had heard a lot about this monument, but didn’t know really much about it. I am embarrassed to admit that at one point, I actually thought it was...
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Clouds Hill - home of Lawrence of Arabia
T E Lawrence - British soldier, writer, historian, leader of men - was a man of contradictions. He became a celebrity in the 1920s when his heroism and charisma in the Arab campaigns of 1914-18 war caught the public imagination, earning him the title...
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Halifax's Citadel (Where Gumbo was #258)
We visit the Citadel, Halifax' historic fort. Situated above the city's downtown and harbor, the site is presented much as it was 200 years ago. Be sure to visit the interesting Army Museum within the Citadel.
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Classical Gas Museum, Embudo, New Mexico
PHeymont almost missed this side-of-the-road excursion into our automotive past... but it was definitely worth the U-turn!
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Arc de Triomphe, Paris (Where Gumbo was #262)
Gumbo was visiting one of Europe's best known landmarks. Commissioned by Napoleon but completed after his death, it offers some of the finest views of Paris.
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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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The Korean War Veterans' Memorial, Washington DC
The Korean War Veterans' Memorial is an interesting monument in Washington DC. It has several distinctive areas and to DrFumblefinger, had an eerie quality.
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One-Clue Mystery: Name the Place!
This is all the clue there is: Is it enough for you to name the scene of a future TravelGumbo blog? Email answers by Monday night to TGsuggestions@gmail.com
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Fort Frederick State Park, Maryland (Where Gumbo Was #246)
Gumbo was visiting Fort Frederick, now a state park in Maryland. George shares the history of the fort and provides us with a nice photo tour of its sights.
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Dec. 22, 2017: View from Areopagus Hill, Athens
On an early morning visit to a neighbor of the Acropolis, SeeSaw has a view of history as well as beauty.
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5 Tips For Staying On Track As A Solo Traveler
Kirk Bowlen offers some good advice on preparing for that solo adventure. Some good travel tips in this piece.
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Guide To Pack Well For An Overnight Hike
An overnight hike is an interesting and exciting experience. Whether its a group of friends or some unknown fellows, you get to learn so much from such trips. First hikes are always the difficult ones and when it is about packing the right hiking gear and essentials then it gets really tough to figure out what to pack and what not.Well, it basically depends upon the situation. Are you going to the forest or just near the roads? What are the dangers that you can face there? How many days does...
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For sale: 15 rooms, dungeon, unsavory past
The castle where Richard the Lion-Hearted died is for sale; the local mayor hopes the new owner will bring tourists to it.
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March 9, 2018: The Commando Memorial (Spean Bridge), Scotland
Ian Cook shares one of the United Kingdom's most beloved monuments, that dedicated to British Commando Forces. The monument offers panoramic views, including of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mòr.
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One-Clue Mystery: Name the Place!
This is all the clue there is: Is it enough for you to name the scene of a future TravelGumbo blog? Email answers by Monday night to TGsuggestions@gmail.com
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Williamson County, Texas: History comes to life
Marilyn Jones takes us on a visit to a small museum that's doing a big job in connecting local history to a world perspective.
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One-Clue Mystery: Name the Place!
This is all the clue there is: Is it enough for you to name the scene of a future TravelGumbo blog? Email answers by Monday night to TGsuggestions@gmail.com.
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10 Water Sports and Their Top 5 Spots
This human-made chaos is everything we want to survive this time and everything we get frustrated with. We as a mortal being are keen to watch movies in which robots are flying and changing the world or meta-humans are saving the planet earth. It indicates our want for something drastic to happen in this world, but what we are not willing to do is to leave our couch and drag ourselves out from the house to make our own life better or to save our own-self. I have always found water to be a...
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Walking the Center of Berlin
Jonathan L shares a walk through Berlin's heart and tells us how he fell in love with it.
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The Memorials of Berlin - Part 2
Jonathan L continues his exploration of the Berlin memorials dedicated to those murdered by the Nazis
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Art and Survival in the Tassili Plateau
Bob Cranwell explores the heart of the Sahara -- a life filled with hardship, sand dunes and camel. A trip highlighted by the remarkable sights of Tassili n’Ajjer, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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August 11, 2018: Delft violin, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
At the Rijksmuseum, an unusual item in a collection of beautiful Delft porcelainware.
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A Rambler in Lisbon
Lisbon is a city with a long history, steep hills, and lots of memorable street scenes. PHeymont shares some here.
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One-Clue Mystery: Name the Place!
This is all the clue there is: Is it enough for you to name the scene of a future TravelGumbo blog? Email answers by Monday night to TGsuggestions@gmail.com
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Villa Romana del Casale, Sicily (Where Gumbo was #272)
Gumbo was visiting the fascinating and well preserved mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Sicily. The Villa houses the best preserved collections of Roman mosaics in the world.