Tagged With "Roadside Attraction in Sussex"
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Experience Lalgarh Palace with Palace on Wheels Train
This masterpiece of the architecture by the Maharajah of Bikaner – Lalgarh is one of the top prime attractions at Bikaner in Rajasthan. The Lalgarh Palace has a rich display of history, royalty, culture and amazing wealth with its complex wings and enormous corridors. There is also exquisite artifacts and the corridors have paintings hanging which makes the Palace narrate the historic tales. Most of it is made from pure red sandstone that was extensively brought in from the Thar Desert of...
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Tiny town has matching tourism office
A town in south-central France repurposes a phone booth, entering an competition for a Guinness record.
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Comrade Bob in the Steps of Tamerlaine
Comrade Bob (did you know it means 'bean' in Russian?) Cranwell recalls a visit to Uzbekistan back in the waning days of the Soviet empire.
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Denver Museum of Nature and Science (Where Gumbo was #268)
Gumbo was visiting an excellent museum in Denver, its Nature and Science Museum. The museum has many galleries as part of its permanent exhibits and featured two interesting exhibits when DrFumblefinger visited, one on the Dead Sea Scrolls and one on Nature's Bioluminescence.
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Twitter Changing it's Website
Twitter is looking to broaden it's appeal to new users with some changes over the next few weeks that will resemble Facebook . It's going for a more visual look to attract people who are unfamiliar with Twitter's @...
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Walking Through Seville and the Centuries
Seville, the largest city of southern Spain’s Andalucia region, is as full of contrasts as you might imagine of a city that was important in the Roman era, was ruled by the Moors for centuries, and then became not only the seat of Spanish...
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Quaint English customs - a village scarecrow exhibition
The magnificent Travel Gumbo caters for all travelers travelling from everywhere to everywhere else, so it is in the vein of trying to attract visitors to my own country that I use this as an excuse to (request) publication of this selection of very...
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Gallery: A visit to Cuba
Cuba is a country known for its spectacular beaches and tumultuous social political history. Each year, the warm Caribbean climate and endless stretches of unspoiled beaches attract hundreds of thousands of Canadian vacationers and a large...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec. 26, 2013: Mall of America, Bloomington, Minnesota
The Mall of America, Minneapolis, Minnesota. As you can see in this photo, the Mall of America (which opened in 1992) has something for everybody. Activities include (just to mention a few) an amusement park (Nickleodeon...
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Staying In Touch on the Road: Part 3
GETTING YOUR PHONE READY TO GOThis is part 3 of a report on communication for travelers. In the first two parts, we discussed the kinds of service available, and how to choose the one you want. Obviously, using your own smartphone is the best...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 1, 2014: Ganesh Utsav Celebration, Trinidad and Tobago
For the average traveler, Hindu festival celebrations are usually associated with India only. But the reality isthat they are also celebrated wherever there are pockets of Hindus around the world too.Trinidad & Tobago is no exception as the population is almost 40% Indian, of which at least half is Hindu. Ganesh Utsav (or Ganesh Chaturthi) is currently being celebrated this time of year in the Hindu calendar. It is a festival in honour of the god Ganeshawho is...
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Shakespeare's Birthplace—in China, with Avon
Another Chinese reproduction of western architecture, this time with 16th century villages where Shakespeare and Cervantes were born.
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Paris Sunday shopping: If you can't beat them...
Small stores are being given more Sunday opportunities to compete with the big chains that are open 7 days in "international tourist zones."
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Venice fights its other problem: Not enough people!
Venetians rally with concerns that the city's population is shrinking, leaving no industry but tourism and no future as a living city.
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British Air parent makes new route connections
International Air Group makes some moves to drum up new traffic on both Atlantic and Pacific routes.
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Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Banff National Park (Where Gumbo Was #178)
Gumbo was visiting the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, the original site around which Canada's first National Park -- Banff National Park -- was created.
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Going to Heathrow? Well, it's NOT in London!
London City keeps the right to call itself the only airport in London, but the others can still use the city's name.
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River cruise line gears up for millenials
The latest new trend in river cruising: a push to attract 18-40 year-olds.
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Five Must See Australia Travel Destinations
Bill Gordon shares his top picks of things to see and do in Australia.
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Allegiant dips a toe into the NY market
Ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant gets its first New York area flights, and also adds Denver and Ogdensburg.
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July 7, 2016: Bodiam Castle, England c.1385.
This is one of my favourite Castles. It has a moat around it. And it's still in use today with weddings and functions. This Castle is in East Sussex near the south coast of England. I love to see historic buildings that are kept "alive" .
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Have you visted Squamish BC?
Wondering if anyone has visited Squamish ? Wondering what activities you would be interested in if you did and what would attract you to visit the community?
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Dec. 6, 2016: Luxury Hotel for Bugs
At Weymouth, England, a habitation designed to attract helpful insects, including beetles, and some amusing insect models.
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National Museum, Edinburgh: Scotland's Attic
PHeymont visits Scotland's fascinating and diverse National Museum. Llike the Smithsonian, it's a "nation's attic."
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Savoring the Flavor of Miami
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares some excellent suggestions on how to enjoy your time in Miami.
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Essaouira, Morocco: A seaside treasure
On her tour of Morocco, Marilyn Jones arrives at the Atlantic coast city of Essaouira with its UNESCO-Heritage medina.
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Spend Your Summer Vacation in South America
The massive continent of South America is so rich with culture and ripe with breathtaking scenery that it’s considered the Holy Grail for travelers. South America is a destination that caters in any kind of traveler; whether you want to trek the many backpacking trails, have a fun-filled wilderness experience, or go on one of the many outdoor adventures. Spending your summer vacation in South America, during the southern hemisphere’s winter, is a favorable option because it will allow you...
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Florence, Italy: A city made for walking
Jonathan L has fallen in love with Florence, and its possibilities for walking.
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Healthy tips for busy people
We understand that you are too busy with your daily routine, and there is nothing much you can do in order to get out of your routine. However, don't let it be an excuse that will force you to live a life full of diseases and problems. Remember that the choices will be yours and it will stick with you for a long time. So, every decision you take will have a considerable impact on your health. You may choose to pick the options that are not healthy or smart and choose healthy options even...
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How to earn money while travelling
Some suggestions for earning money while you travel (sponsored content)
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5 things to do in Thailand
One of the most beautiful countries in South – East Asia Thailand offers its tourists and visitors unique attractions and recreational activities such as…… Shopping Thailand is well known for it’s busy and bustling markets that are lined up with stalls and shops. Tourists get the privilege to shop at every corner on the streets of Thailand for various items that may catch their attention. Souvenirs such as local handicrafts, wooden carvings, gold and silverware, furniture, pottery and silk.
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How to Choose the Perfect Jewelry for your Vacation
Samaar suggests that jewelery may be your perfect traveling and wardrobe companion (sponsored content)
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Amtrak says goodbye to dining cars
Amtrak moves to phase out most of its dining cars and will stop cooking fresh meals on those that remain
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Ryanair quits the holiday business
Ryanair's bid to become "the Amazon of travel" takes a detour as it closes down its package-holiday division.
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The Lure of the Abandoned
Marilyn Jones considers what links us not only to the life around us, but to the life that has left its monuments behind.
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5 Must Visit Offbeat Place in Himachal Pradesh for Honeymoon
Your understanding of mountain stations in Himachal Pradesh is limited to just Shimla and Manali and trust, almost everyone has been around, perhaps you too, earlier on your previous decades! But this your honeymoon, we all know you have planned many matters for your honeymoon visit to Himachal Pradesh , also we'd love to add a spice of some of those offbeat areas in Himachal Pradesh to get a honeymoon that's not on the tourist radar and therefore are still unexplored. So, are you prepared...
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Rockets and Wildlife on Florida's Space Coast
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a visit to Florida's 'Space Coast', with visits to the Kennedy Space Center and nearby Merritt Island.
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Ferry fleets continue to grow
Ferry service between ports in UK, Ireland and the continent continues to grow, with over a dozen new ships on order.
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What was the worst thing…?
Bob Cranwell, the Amateur Emigrant and former tour guide, shares a moment in Yemen that at times haunts him to this day.
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Vienna complaint: Too many Mozarts
Vienna plans to require permits for Mozart-costumed concert-ticket vendors whose numbers have led to complaints.
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1000's Drawn to North Dakota
I've always thought picking up and moving was an option worth considering when one is stuck in a depressed area and few options are available. Below is link to an excellent news article from the Fiscal Times on how people are doing that and...
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Tacoma — Water, a little history and lots of Glass!
Tacoma is a city I’ve driven through numerous times but never thought much about. I was aware it was a port city situated on Puget Sound, and that it had a huge dome (Tacoma Dome) just off the I-5 freeway. I knew Tacoma is...
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Terminal Envy: New United SFO T3 heats it up
Seems like every day there's a new airport upgrade in the works; some of it is just overdue, and some reflects the new competitive arena now that there are only three big "legacy" carriers. Unlike point-to-point carriers like Virgin America or...
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Egyptian Tourism Hits All Time Low for September 2013
International Tourism was down 90% from September 2013 compared to September 2012.Safety concerns from demonstrations and different Embassies recommendations not to travel to Egypt were the main factors Egypt has a new...
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Romania-top 10 destinations of 2014
Hi guys, hey travellers, i just saw an article about the Top 10 Destinations of 2014 and i was surprised to see that Romania is number 3 on this top. Isn't this just wonderful? I live in Romania and It cheers me up just to see my country in any top,...
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Air Canada links Vancouver and Delhi
Air Canada is adding a non-stop flight from Vancouver to New Delhi, starting October 20th.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 21, 2015: Carousel in Dijon
Carousels always attract my attention—I still want to grab the brass ring, I suppose—and France seems to have more of them than anywhere else I've been. Some are more memorable than others, and this one in Dijon sticks in my mind because...
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Spirit ramps up Atlanta routes: Taking aim at Delta, Southwest?
Spirit adds Atlanta non-stops from Minneapolis and New Orleans, competing with Delta
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Tiny miracle: Airport terminal ready 6 mos. early, under budget
In a world where it seems nothing is finished on-time or on-budget, a regional airport surprises by opening early and $3 million under budget.
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Iiyama: Hometown Japan
A small town in Japan struggles with declining population, and pins its hopes of growth on tourism and the recent arrival of a 'bullet train' station.