Tagged With "Hot Dog"
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5 Miami Landmarks to Visit During the Summer
Sometimes we get wrapped up in our crazy lives and I forget what a great city I live in. Not only is Miami filled with mouth-watering food, but also some pretty cool landmarks and spots everyone should spend some time in. Before the summer is...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 12, 2014: Sunday in the Park with Dog
A Sunday afternoon brings many Parisians into the parks, including this woman who brought her chair, her dog and a bag of treats to the Parc des Buttes Chaumont in northeastern Paris. We enjoyed our visit, too—until rain drove us...
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How much is that in dog years? Greyhound hits 100!
Greyhound, still the largest intercity bus company in North America (and parent of BoltBus, one of its hot new competitors) just hit its 100th birthday, and is going on the road to celebrate. The company has turned two coaches into mobile museums, and...
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Banff National Park: Hiking up Tunnel Mountain
(Tunnel Mountain viewed from the Hoodoos Trail) As summer is upon us, I thought I'd feature another walk from the Canadian Rockies as our "hike of the week", this one directly accessible from downtown Banff on a...
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Finding Reiner #6: Frozen Grave
" To be honest, I no longer try to calculate how things are going to turn out in this war. No one is going to escape unscathed. One must not be miserly with the little life that we have. Those who are anxious and fearful, they will be struck first....
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What To Do When You Visit Sanibel Island
I have been going to Sanibel Island since before I was born, literally. Every time I go back to Sanibel there is always a story or two that's repeating and starts with, “Katy remember when you did this?” Because I have been going there...
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Hike of the Week: The Waters of Prospect Park
Think of a hike and you think of nature, right? And this hike in Brooklyn's Prospect Park will look a lot like nature, but that's actually a complete deception. Almost nothing in the entire park is "natural." When the then-city of...
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Fort De Soto Park, Florida – A Tropical Utopia
Today GutterPup would like to let you in on one of the best kept secrets in Florida, an undeveloped tropical utopia swaddled by three miles of soft white sandy beaches, and sunsets that set the sky ablaze with dramatic oranges, reds, pinks and yellows...
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Nov. 26, 2016: A Pig in London
Waiting like a dog whose master might be eating inside, this gorgeous specimen advertises the Iberian ham to be had inside.
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NYC Taxi: Airbnb's strangest overnight listing?
There seems to be no limit to the range of accommodations available, but some are truly unique.
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Visiting My Backyard—Riverside Park
Come visit Jonathan L's Backyard - Riverside Park in NYC
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Portland, Maine: A Big Little City
Portland's population isn't huge, but its big history and its current foodie importance make it a great place to visit.
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Oct. 3, 2016: Old Store & Post Office, Evinston, FL
Travel Rob shows us "Old Florida" with one of the last remaining post office general stores.
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American's MD80s on their way out of the sky
American retires another chunk of its once-huge fleet of MD80s, which are being replaced by newer, more efficient 737s and A320s.
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Farewell flight for the Berlin Airlift
Built to celebrate Germany's 1990 reunification, this hot-air balloon has become too fragile to fly.
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Jan. 28, 2017: Osita, la Regalona of Valparaiso
Dubbed the most photogenic dog in Valparaiso, Osita waits patiently to have her picture taken with her picture.
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Feb. 24, 2017: Rainy evening in Shibuya, Tokyo
On a rainy first night in Tokyo's Shibuya, SeeSaw finds plenty to see, and a warm sake to cure the poor weather.
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Swiss rescue dogs to get help from drones
Drones will be joining rescue dog teams to make searches more efficient, and hopefully safer.
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If Marie Antoinette had dogs...
At €50 a day, the Hotel Bristol in Vienna treats dogs and cats like royalty.
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Barcelona gets a beach for dogs
Barcelona has set aside a section of beach with full dog amenities as a pilot project.
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A Rambler in Santiago de Chile
A gallery of scenes and 'seens' from PHeymont's wandering in Chile's capital city.
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England's Thames Path, Hampton Court Palace to Ham House
PortMoresby returns to London and the River Thames, walking along the 184 mile national path that follows one of world’s most famous waterways, from rural idyll, through dynamic London and beyond.
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Anheuser Busch Brewery Lights in St. Louis, Missouri
Holiday lights are a tradition in many places. Here, Samantha takes us to see one of her favorite displays.
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End of the line for American's MD80s
Once the workhorse of a number of airlines, the MD80 and its variants are rapidly leaving service.
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July 17, 2019: A Stop at the Chocolate Museum, Cologne
DrFumblefinger pays a quick visit for some refreshments to the Schokaladen Museum on the harbor in Cologne, Germany.
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What's your Instagram color?
A new study emphasizes the importance of color in Instagram posts, and identifies four colors that are said to garner the most likes.
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Hot dog! Now you can sleep in a wiener!
To celebrate National Hot Dog Day, you can rent a fully-equipped Wienermobile.
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Five NZ Winter Getaways That You Won't Want To Miss
Looking for ways to occupy yourself when visiting New Zealand in winter? Some interesting suggestions for active and relaxed vacations are presented (sponsored content)
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Now Boston's a Delta hub city
Boston gets more Delta connections, including trans-Atlantic, as the airline battles JetBlue for top-dog status in the city
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Sweden finds Viking burial ships
Two recently-discovered graves offer new insights into Viking life; parts of the find will soon be on display in two Swedish museums.
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Spanish private eyes to get the real poop
Some Spanish towns are turning to private detectives to find out who's not cleaning up after the dog.
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July 19, 2019: Hillbilly Hot Rod, Murdo, South Dakota
DrFumblefinger spots a few unusual cars while on the road in Murdo, South Dakota.
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Finding Luxury Cabins in Scotland with Hot Tubs
How can you increase your enjoyment of a stay in beautiful Scotland? By relaxing and rejuvenating in a hot tub while enjoying the view. Read more (sponsored content)
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DOT: Split decision on emotional support animals
No more exotics will be traveling as service animals, but restrictions will be a lot looser than airlines had asked.
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Trinity Site National Historic Landmark, New Mexico
Early this year Samantha and her husband took a road trip to New Mexico to check out the Trinity Site which is only open twice a year to the public. The next time is the first weekend in October. It was quite interesting.
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The Prater, Vienna: Austria's Playground for Everyone
While in Vienna, Samantha and her husband spent a few hours checking out Austria's playground, the Prater. The giant Ferris Wheel is the draw to the park, but there is so much to see and do.
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Feb. 22, 2019: Spot Catches a Cab
A huge whimsical sculpture is meant to cheer visitors and patients at NYU's Children's Hospital
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Yukon Transportation Museum, Whitehorse (Where Gumbo was #312)
DrFumblefinger visits the Yukon Transportation Museum in Whitehorse. The Museum features the history of transportation in the territory, with many examples of the machinery used to develop this wild land.
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7 Things to Know for Oh-So-Fun Summer Vacations
James Graham offers some suggestions on ways to help you get more enjoyment and fun from your much anticipated summer vacation.
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Madrid goes green for park cleanup
Sheep—500 of them, two shepherds and a dog—are Madrid's latest way to keep its parks clear of underbrush that could lead to fires.
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Feeling On Top of the World
Bob Cranwell shares yet another delightful travel tale well worth reading, if only for its final punchline!
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Dog surfing? Yes, in California
A little West Coast weirdness at a surfing competition for costumed dogs.
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6 Unusual Ways To Get Fit (And Stay Fit)
Some interesting and a few uncommon suggestions for ways to stay fit (sponsored content)
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January 14, 2020: Prairie Dog Colony, McIntosh Lake
DrFumblefinger spots a group of prairie dogs in Colorado.
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An "Odd Duck" Built by an Eccentric Shoe Wizard
Stephanie visits a one-of-a-kind building put up by a one-of-a-kind man.
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Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
George G takes us on a tour of Woodrow Wilson's Presidential Library, and promises future visits to his hometown of Staunton, Virginia
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, March 18th, 2014: Chihuahua Man of Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk (pronounced "Marsushlock") is a fishing village on the south coast of Malta. It's popular for its picturesque promenade, traditional Maltese fishing boats, Sunday market and a choice of restaurants that serve some of the best seafood...
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The Beautiful Pools and Geysers of Yellowstone National Park
Although Yellowstone is famous for its geysers, the brilliant colors associated with the geysers, pools and hot springs are often mesmerizing. According to the park website, it was Walter H. Weed who in 1889 first recognized that the...
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Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump (That's really its name)
I like direct clear-spoken people, so you can see why Native American names appeal to me. ” Head-smashed-in-buffalo jump ” was just that — a place buffalo were chased off a cliff and killed for food. (An...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 1st, 2014:Traditional Maltese Musical Instruments
I recently attended a cultural evening at the National Archives complex in Rabat, Malta. The theme was a lecture and demonstration of original and traditional Maltese folk music instruments. One of the lecturers was a music historian from Ireland who...