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A man, a dog, and 300,000 miles by motorcyle

Paul Heymont ·
Remember Travels with Charley? Move over, John Steinbeck. Here's another story of a man on a mission, traveling America's roads with his dog—and this time it's by motorcycle.   The journey began several years ago, when Ara Gureghian's son...
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American completes "re-banking" its hubs

Paul Heymont ·
American Airlines has completed a series of schedule changes at its Miami, Chicago and Dallas hubs to create shorter layovers, and so far it appears to be working. That's the report from a respected airline blog,  Cranky Flier .   A few...
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Signs of Downtown Las Vegas

DrFumblefinger ·
    Las Vegas is one of the most loved -- and despised -- travel destinations in the world.  Some folks bask in and are energyzed by its non-stop action and adrenaline, the gambling, the booze, the neon lights -- everything you imagine...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb. 28, 2015: Rookery, Chicago

Paul Heymont ·
  View looking up through the ornamental stairs of the Rookery building's lobby in Chicago. The Rookery is the product of an unusual architectural "collaboration." The quotes are because the original 1886 building, a masterpiece by Daniel Burnham...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, March 3, 2015: Chicago by Night

IslandMan ·
    City skylines can look the same after a while, but seeing them at night is a different experience again. As part of a USA trip, I wanted to visit as many iconic skyscrapers as I could. The Sears Tower in Chicago was on my list and I...
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AA teases West Texas with 787 dry runs

Paul Heymont ·
When an airline gets a new type of plane for the first time, its pilots need to learn to fly it. And no matter how many hours go into work on a simulator, there's no substitute for the real experience.   Case in point: American Airlines got its...
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Las Vegas -- last stop of the Elvis tour

DrFumblefinger ·
  This post marks the end of our journey to see sites related to Elvis Presley's life.  So far we've visited Elvis' birth home in  Tupelo , his mansion,  Graceland , its  car museum , and we've toured  Memphis  ...
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United testing revamped boarding areas...and scents.

Paul Heymont ·
Gotcha on that last one. Yes, United's plan to re-invent boarding areas includes a signature scent that you'll get a whiff of as you approach the plane!   On a more down-to-earth basis, the new areas being built at several Chicago O'Hare gates,...
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Brooklyn's Prospect Park Greenmarket

Paul Heymont ·
By a quick count, I’ve photographed markets in nearly three dozen cities in the U.S. and Europe; they’ve often appeared here on TravelGumbo. And yet the market I visit most often, and where my wife shops almost weekly, hasn’t found...
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Amsterdam on JetBlue? Orlando on Icelandair? Codeshare coming!

Paul Heymont ·
JetBlue Airways and Icelandair, which already have an interline partnership, have asked for U.S. government permission for a codeshare agreement. If approved, JetBlue would place its code on seven Icelandair routes from the U.S. to Iceland, and eight...
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Sept. 27, 2017: Balloon Man Running, Denver

Samantha ·
A whimsical sculpture in Denver caught Samantha's interest; she shares views of it in different lights and times.
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The ultimate doggie treat: pet-friendly gelato

Paul Heymont ·
A resort-town kennel and a gelato shop have teamed up to provide frozen pet-safe treats for dogs.
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Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#222)

DrFumblefinger ·
It's time for a new travel puzzle! New clues are posted daily so play along and see if you can solve where our mystery destination is.
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The Bikaner Mail

Amateuremigrant ·
Bob Cranwell shares the story of a most memorable train journey -- an experience uniquely Indian.
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Finding Nature: Titchwell Marsh, Norfolk, England

Kirsten Hines ·
Kirsten Hines' exploration of Nature in England series continues, this week with a stop at Titchwell Marsh where, of all things, a common robin captures her attention.
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Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota (Where Gumbo Was #231)

DrFumblefinger ·
Gumbo was visiting the plane exhibit outside the Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. An impressive assortment of military hardware can be viewed (for free), a treat for anyone interested in the history of flight.
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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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Pinewood Estate: 25 Years of Christmas

Kai Rambow ·
Kai Rambow takes us on a Christmas wonderland tour of an amazing Florida estate.
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Union Square Holiday Market - Annual New York Tradition

Samantha ·
Samantha and her husband spent some time in New York City last Christmas. It was magical and they loved walking around the Union Square Holiday Market. It is a New York City tradition.
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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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December 21, 2019: F.A.O. Schwarz, NYC

Samantha ·
Last year Samantha and her husband were able to visit F.A.O Schwarz after being closed for 3 years. It is fun for children and adults.
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Mind Your (Subway) Manners

Paul Heymont ·
PHeymont shares a selection of etiquette posters from New York's subway and from around the world.
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University of Oklahoma, Home of Sooners Football

Samantha ·
Samantha and her husband pay an unplanned visit to the University of Oklahoma Sooners' stadium. The found some of the nicest fans.
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Oklahoma Sooners Football - The University of Oklahoma

Samantha ·
Samnatha and her husband enjoy a visit to the home of Sooners football, and find some of the nicest fans.
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Around Recoleta

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger shares some snapshots taken while strolling around Recoleta.
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Maine campground goes full glam

Paul Heymont ·
KOA is jumping into the 'glamping' business by converting a Mount Desert Island Campground into what it calls a 'luxe outdoor resort.'
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Signs and Street Art of Seward, Alaska

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger enjoys collecting photos of street art and signage, and shares some he found in Seward.
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Airline blankets to keep pets warm

Paul Heymont ·
Aer Lingus is donating its surprisingly short-lived blankets to animal charities.
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DOT proposed rule: Service dogs only

Paul Heymont ·
The long-running battle over 'emotional support animals' on airliners may be nearing an end with a new DOT rule barring all but certified service dogs.
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Delta invents first class for pets

Paul Heymont ·
A new day dawns for flying pets with Delta's new high-tech pet carriers.
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What to Do with 48 Hours in San Diego

Gary W (Guest) ·
Garry W shares some of the highlights you shouldn't miss when visiting San Diego (sponsored content)
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A journey around Iceland: 1) Reykjavik

DrFumblefinger ·
  (View of Reykjavik, from Hallsgrimkirkja)   I love visiting places that are rich in scenery, mountains, rivers, waterfalls and hiking; Iceland seemed a good fit for me. Until a few years ago the cost of a trip to Iceland was...
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Russian dogs get a patent on smelling cancer and explosives

Paul Heymont ·
Got you with that headline, right? But it's not a joke.   The Russian airline Aeroflot has a K-9 unit that has received a patent concerning technology developed from studies of how dogs smell, and which has enabled training of dogs to better...
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AAA: 15,000 places that welcome your pet

Paul Heymont ·
If your dog or cat allows you to come along on vacation trips, you'll need this book.   The AAA has just published this year's edition of  Traveling with Your Pet: The AAA Petbook , which lists AAA-approved hotels, restaurants and...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 28, 2015: Logan Pass, Glacier National Park, Montana

Ottoman ·
  Logan Pass (elevation 6,646 ft (2,026 m)) is located along the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park, in the U.S. state of Montana. It is the highest point on the Going-to-the-Sun Road .       The Logan Pass...
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Portland, Oregon - Part II - Exploring

HistoryDigger ·
   Portland claims to thrive on weird. Tattoos, long beards, sandals and fleece. And there's the odd vegan strip club and naked bike ride. But to a visitor from New Orleans, city of crazy, Portland feels tame and easygoing. Even the dogs...
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Danish sea monster on display in Swedish museum

Paul Heymont ·
Swedish divers have hauled up a monster (or a grinning dog if you see it that way) once intended to impress or frighten enemy sailors facing a warship built in the late 1400s for King Hans of Denmark. The ship sank after a fire near the Swedish...
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Shorty and the Skunk

DrFumblefinger ·
  A friend shared these photos of her dog, standing in a pool of red.  At first I thought her dog, Shorty, might be bleeding, perhaps badly cut or something.  Turns out, this unhappy creature had just had a close encounter of the third...
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The Space Race from the Soviet Side Displayed at London's Science Museum

Travel Rob ·
There's an exhibition at the London Science museum called Cosmonauts: Birth of the Space Age." It has technology that put the first dog, man and woman into orbit on display and most of it has never seen outside of Russia,   There...
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Hoteliers embrace Fido

DrFumblefinger ·
    It seems more and more people are traveling with their pets.  People love their animals and want them along when they go on trips -- they're family, right?  Not all hoteliers are crazy about the idea, but they want to keep...
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Chicago's Midway to get a makeover, too

Paul Heymont ·
  Chicago officials are looking at plans for a makeover for the city's #2 airport, aimed at relieving complaints about inadequate facilities and amenities, and above all ending security backups that have been reported as "mile-long."  ...
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JetBlue at JFK: A most unusual rooftop lounge

Paul Heymont ·
JetBlue likes to keep up its passenger-friendly image (despite imposing baggage fees this week) so it's not a big surprise that they've blazed a new path in airport amenities: a rooftop lounge on top of their Terminal 5 at JFK.   The space is...
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Chicago's History Museum knows the city's story

Paul Heymont ·
When it comes to the great Chicago Fire of 1871, seen in a diorama above, the Chicago History Museum knows all about it: The museum, founded in 1856, was destroyed in the fire and had to start again from scratch—only to burn again in 1874....
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Delhi NY - A drive through the Catskills

Jonathan L ·
  If you have never been to the Catskill Mountains in New York State you are missing one of the real beautiful areas of the Northeastern United States. The Catskills fill the area between the Hudson River to the east and the Delaware River to the...
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Amtrak Expands its Pets on a Train Pilot Program

Travel Rob ·
Amtrak expands its pets on a train pilot program that began last year in Illinois. Now for a $25 fee (one way), passengers traveling between Boston, New York, Washington, and Virginia on the Northeast Regional line and between Boston and...
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Nathan Moore House (Where Gumbo Was, #121)

Paul Heymont ·
This is a tale of one architect, one owner and two houses on the same foundation. It's also, because it's about Frank Lloyd Wright, a tale of a man who really liked to have his way, and resented it when his equally stubborn rich clients got...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, November 11, 2015: Four Corners Monument

Samantha ·
   Out in the middle of nowhere is the Four Corners Monument. This is the only location in the United States where four states, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah, meet in a single spot. Thus, visitors can stand in four states at one...
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Dunstaffnage Castle, Scotland

Ian Cook ·
Ian Cook shares beautiful images and a detailed history of Dunstaffnage Castle. Built in the 13th century, it is one of the oldest castles in Scotland and has stood witness to many of the country's key historic events.
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Tips for Traveling in an RV with Your Pet

Jessica Kane (Guest) ·
Jessica Kane offers some excellent suggestions on RV travel with your four-legged family member.
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Hyatt Resorts – Hyatt Regency Orlando. Florida

Samantha ·
Samantha takes a luxurious break at a resort hotel.
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