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July 15, 2017: Naples from Above

Paul Heymont ·
Naples from the air, or at least from a hillside terrace, shows the city in a variety of ways.
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Paris, Berlin top Europe tram-driving competition.

Paul Heymont ·
An unusual competition pits transit operators from different European cities against each other in an annual competition.
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Austria's newest hermit has unusual background

Paul Heymont ·
A 350-year-old hermitage gets a new tenant after the previous hermit quit.
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Southwest latest to bail on Cuba flights

Paul Heymont ·
With business to cities other than Havana slow, and no further loosening of tourism restrictions for Americans, the airline will drop flights to Varadero and Santa Clara, while keeping Havana.
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Art loan will give Spain 2 new museums

Paul Heymont ·
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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Oro Tairona Museum, Santa Marta, Colombia

Paul Heymont ·
In Santa Marta, a fairly small museum navigates the fairly large tasks of the area's history and its prehistory.
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A Day in Santa Marta, Colombia

Paul Heymont ·
PHeymont spends a day making a nodding acquaintance with Colombia's oldest city, on the Caribbean coast.
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To the top of Mount Teide, Tenerife, Canary Islands.

Ian Cook ·
If you like hiking, Ian Cook shares a fascinating adventure this week, as he works his way up one of the tallest volcanoes in the world.
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Resort life: Sun, Sand, Birds and Lizards

Paul Heymont ·
PHeymont and his wife aren't really resort people, but on a recent trip with friends they enjoyed themselves, and found new relationships with wildlife.
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Mar. 16, 2017: Liverpool UK Santa Dash.

GarryRF ·
One of Liverpool's newer traditions raises funds for charity and fun for the participants. GarryRF explains.
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Remember the Alamo? A Unique History Lesson

Samantha ·
Samantha guides us through the scene of the most famous event in Texas history, even if the facts are still under debate.
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Working on the Railroad: San Diego's model museum

Paul Heymont ·
At one of the largest model railroad museums anywhere, PHeymont enjoyed both the exhibits and the backstage operations.
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Florence invites vandals to go hi-tech

Paul Heymont ·
Tablets allow graffiti artists to leave their mark without leaving a mess for the clean-up crew.
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Luray Valley Museum, Virginia

George G. ·
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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Holiday Gifts for Travelers

Marilyn Jones ·
Constant traveler Marilyn Jones offers her annual round-up of gifts she recommends for travelers.
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Nov. 30, 2019: Beach Balloon Man

Paul Heymont ·
In Colombia, PHeymont spotted this balloon entrepreneur.
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5 Immediate Benefits to Online Shopping

Darren Wilson ·
Darren discusses some of the benefits of online shopping (sponsored content)
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Turquoise Trail: A beautiful trip through New Mexico

Jonathan L ·
Jonthan L takes us on a trip along The Turquoise Trail, with stops at Tinkertown and Madrid.
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U.S. cuts most Cuba air routes

Paul Heymont ·
In a continuing reinstatement of U.S. travel restrictions on Cuba, the Trump administration is planning to cut off flights to all Cuba cities except Havana.
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Your Dog-Friendly Guide to Santa Barbara

Jhon Issac ·
I recently got a puppy shortly after my graduation. Living alone without having anyone to give my endless love was starting to bother me. Plus, as far as the word goes- A dog is a man's best friend, it's very true. So I got myself some time off from work and decided to travel to Santa Barbara. But I was in a real pinch. I have a four-legged friend who needs constant attention and care. I didn't have anyone to leave him behind with, and I personally didn't want to. So I decided to embark on...
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Santa Fe Photography Workshop

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L took a photography course this summer. Here are some of the photos he took for the course projects.
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High Road to Taos Scenic Byway, New Mexico Highlands

Jonathan L ·
Join Jonathan L off the main road through the New Mexico Highlands
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Kilgore, Texas: A Very Derrick Christmas

Marilyn Jones ·
Many cities celebrate the season with unusual and beautiful trees, but Kilgore's are absolutely unique, as Marilyn Jones explains.
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Jan. 6, 2020: The Mystery Spot, Santa Cruz, California

Travel Rob ·
Travel Rob loves roadside attractions because of the Mystery Spot. He had to take a closer look.
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Guanacaste: Old cities, traditional pottery, great food

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L takes us on a tour away from the resort in Tamarindo and on an exploration of the nearby towns where Costa Ricans live.
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Albuquerque: Southwest Culture and Nature

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L. visits some of Albuquerque's excellent tourist attractions
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Best Places to Visit in LA

Ori B (Guest) ·
Ori shares some of the travel highlights of visiting sunny Los Angeles (sponsored content)
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Taos: Celebrating American and Native culture and art

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of Taos and Taos Pueblo in New Mexico.
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Obernai, France: An Alsatian Treasure

George G. ·
George G shares his love for Obernai, in Alsace, and some practical advice for visiting.
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Feb. 12, 2020: Cancer Survivors Park, Phoenix, Arizona

Samantha ·
Samantha shares some facts about the Richard and Annette Bloch Foundation and their Cancer Survivor Parks. This one she visited while in Phoenix, AZ.
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What to see in Sydney | 10 Essential Places

Monica A (Guest) ·
Some suggestions for fun activities when visiting beautiful Sydney, Australia (sponsored content)
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Tenerife - Your Exotic Relaxation Place

GokyB ·
The largest island of the  Canary archipelago , Tenerife is a unique sight to behold. This volcanic island attracts 10 million tourists every year with its stunning beaches, forests and breathtaking landscape. Sandy beach and amazing turquoise...
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Southwest's International Sale Ends at Midnight

Travel Rob ·
Southwest is having a  good international destinations sale with fares low as $99 one way.Must book by midnight tonight. For travel from August 25  to December 16, 2015 Read More:...
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Inflight entertainment may soon watch you!

Paul Heymont ·
  Thales' mock-up of what the system might look like.   Just like Santa Claus, your seatback screen may soon "know when you are sleeping, and know when you're awake," according to Japanese inflight entertainment maker Thales.   At the...
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Cozumel, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico: Coral, Currents, and Clear waters

Goni ·
  What to see: coral pinnacles, walls, caverns, tunnels and crystal clear waters. Nurse sharks, turtles (hawksbill, loggerhead, green), spiny lobsters, crab, sting rays, variety of tropical fish like queen angelfish, schools of jacks, endemic...
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Ian Cook's TravelGumbo contributions

Ian Cook ·
A listing of Ian Cook's contributions to TravelGumbo. Check out this great list of wonderful photography.
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Anatomy of a trip, Oaxaca: Mezcal

PortMoresby ·
    When I began planning my visit to Oaxaca, I knew nothing about mezcal beyond having heard or read the word.  I discovered early on in my research that the beverage is the distilled product of the agave, also called maguey, plant...
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Most Popular River Cruises in India

Sunil Kumar ·
A river cruise provides an escape from the constant commotion surrounding our everyday lives. As you sail along the river at a leisurely pace, with lovely sights greeting your eyes, you realize there is much to appreciate in this unhurried journey. India, with its impressive inland waterways, provides wonderful opportunities for river cruising. From the backwaters of Kerala to the might waters of Brahmaputra, every cruise gifts you with a memory to be cherished or a moment to be valued.
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Classical Gas Museum, Embudo, New Mexico

Paul Heymont ·
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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Santa Fe's unique cathedral

Paul Heymont ·
Santa Fe's St. Francis Cathedral is a 19th-century building with classical motifs as well as Spanish and Native American influences.
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April 11, 2018: Consulate General of Mexico, San Antonio

Samantha ·
Samantha shares views of this impressive structure, called locally 'the Mexican Embassy.'
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Wandering in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Paul Heymont ·
PHeymont spends some time strolling and watching and museuming in America's oldest capital city.
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British Air: 'back to the glory days'

Paul Heymont ·
British Airways CEO has a $6 billion investment and lots of promises for the future, but doubts remain.
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A Guide To: Family Activities in North Wales

Ruby Daub ·
Planning a short break or family day trip can sometimes be a stressful process. It can seem near impossible to find a destination, accommodation and activities that cater for the whole family. Thankfully, North Wales has a wide range of fantastic activities and quality family friendly B&B accommodation to suit your needs. For inspiration, here’s a list of four great family friendly activities to try on your next visit to North Wales. Criccieth Castle Whilst there are many castles in...
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"Christmas City" Celebrates the Holidays

Stephanie Kalina-Metzger ·
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares some of the sights and activities in "Christmas City", Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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Rockefeller Center Christmas

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L visits Rockefeller Center to see the Christmas Tree and other NYC Christmas destinations
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Jetlagged in Rome

PortMoresby ·
On her way to a more distant destination, PortMoresby rendezvous with a friend for several days in Rome.
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The Sanity Clause (apologies to Groucho Marx)

Amateuremigrant ·
Bob Cranwell explores the origins of the Santa Claus myth drawing on his extensive travel experiences for supportive facts.
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Santa gets high in Norway

Paul Heymont ·
A teasing challenge leads to Santa's daunting trip to a high cliff in Norway.
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Wetting My Whistle: Berkeley Springs water tasting

Stephanie Kalina-Metzger ·
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares her experience as a water judge (tasting, not swimming or diving) in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.
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