Tagged With "Hot Dog"
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The Road to Yellowstone
PortMoresby sets out on a closer-to-home-than-usual trip of a lifetime, a first visit to Yellowstone National Park, with her Montana-born pal, Deb, as guide.
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Finding Nature: Titchwell Marsh, Norfolk, England
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)
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 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 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 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
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
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
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 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
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 shares some snapshots taken while strolling around Recoleta.
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Maine campground goes full glam
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 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
Aer Lingus is donating its surprisingly short-lived blankets to animal charities.
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DOT proposed rule: Service dogs only
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
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
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
(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
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
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
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
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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Long, hot summer shrinks French wine production
Some of last year's wines of Provence, at a local festival in Saint-Remy de Provence The weeks and weeks of high heat across Europe, and especially in France, are affecting prospects for this year's French wine vintage. Because of the...
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Shorty and the Skunk
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
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
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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JetBlue at JFK: A most unusual rooftop lounge
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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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 28, 2015: Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces is one of the most recognized landmarks of Yellowstone National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site . The terraces are characterized by step-like rocks over which steaming hot water flows. This hot water, heated...
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Delhi NY - A drive through the Catskills
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
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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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, November 11, 2015: Four Corners Monument
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 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 offers some excellent suggestions on RV travel with your four-legged family member.
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Hyatt Resorts – Hyatt Regency Orlando. Florida
Samantha takes a luxurious break at a resort hotel.
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Tidal Basin Memorials, Washington D.C.
George G shares a visit to two of the newer memorials in Washington DC, those dedicated to the memory of Martin Luther King Jr and President Franklin Roosevelt.
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Italy: War on poo, or war on dogs?
An Italian mayor's attempt at keeping streets clear of dog poo has led to a big fuss claiming he is trying to ban dogs.
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Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort
Samantha shares her visit to the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. She says it is one of the best Hyatt Brand Resorts she has visited.
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June 11, 2018: Bow Valley Provincial Park
DrFumblefinger shares a visit to a provincial park situated near the Alberta Rockies and the alpine town of Banff.
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Wetting My Whistle: Berkeley Springs water tasting
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares her experience as a water judge (tasting, not swimming or diving) in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.
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July 8, 2018: Curious puppy
Pierre shares a photo of his very cute Bernese Mountain dog puppy.
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Jan 24, 2018: Rockies Diner - Boise Idaho
At a diner seen on Man vs Food with Alan Richman, Samantha gets to watch a challenger attempt a real eating challenge.
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An Irish Farm Food Festival
PHeymont and his wife enjoy an afternoon in the Irish countryside, surrounded by far too much glorious food.
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Taking a tour to Chichén Itzá
Jonathan L takes us along on a tour of Chichén Itzá, with a bonus swim in an underground lake.
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Gold Country, California: The Great Republic of Rough & Ready
“Do you live around here?” The question came from a guy emerging from the Fippin Blacksmith Shop, while I was admiring a very pretty motorcycle parked in front. I was pleased he got it right, guessing that even locals...
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Dining with Dogs: New info from AAA PetBook
The AAA PetBook, practically a manual on where you can go with your dog in America's hotels, restaurants and attractions, now has a new section listing where your dog can join you in dining areas. DETAILS
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Capital of Culture Series: Reykjavik
This week Gumbo looks at Reykjavik in our Capital of Culture spotlight. In 2000, for symbolic reasons, 9 European cities were chosen to be designated a European Capital of Culture. One of those was the city of...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb 4, 2014: Pelicans taking flight, Magdalena Bay, Mexico
I find Pelicans odd-looking but interesting birds. These are Brown Pelican, the state bird of Louisiana. Brown pelicans are listed as threatened, though they have been making a comeback since the banning of DDT in the USA....
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Signs of the Times, and Smiles
One of the pleasures of traveling is finding the odd bit that makes you smile or makes you wonder. Often enough, it's in the form of a sign that may make perfect sense where it is, but looks odd to someone from another language or...
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A journey around Iceland: 3) South Iceland
(Black sand beach in Vik, Iceland) Many think South Iceland offers the island’s most spectacular scenery. It’s hard to argue with this except to say that we found all of Iceland to be filled with...