Tagged With "Bull Riders"
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The Bovington Tank Museum, Dorset
Almost unsure whether this constitutes a Travel Gumbo "travel" post, I press ahead with my submission and await rapped knuckles from the Senior Gurus! But, first I will bring the big guns to bear with the help of Brad Pitt and his Sherman tank from...
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"Poo-Powered" buses debut in Bristol, Oslo
Yes, the headline's real...buses powered by human waste are on the road, one in Bristol, and more than 100 in Oslo. They're diesel buses, powered by methane, the same as the natural gas-powered buses elsewhere...except that the methane in this case is...
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The Cloisters: Medieval Crafts and Glass
The third and last part of PHeymont's visit to The Cloisters focuses on stained glass and craftsmanship
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Paris clamps a cap on scooters
Paris is following the lead of Marseille by limiting the number of scooter companies to a manageable and licensed few.
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Cycling in Rome with an e-bike
Sponsored content presenting reasons for use of an e-bike in the Eternal City of Rome.
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Beach, Bulls, Music highlight Spain's July events
Kings of Leon at Benicassim 2007 Photo: ELOdry / Wikimedia This is the month of the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, but that's only a small piece of the events on tap in Spain for July. A...
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Chicago's History Museum knows the city's story
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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Feb. 7, 2018: Cheers on Beacon Hill, Boston
Samantha visits the "place where everybody knows your name" from the popular sitcom.
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Just one of those things…
Bob Cranwell, the Amateur Emigrant, remembers a long ago visit to the humid and hot city of Madras.
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March 31, 2018: Piñata Party in New Mexico
At the Hispanic National Cultural Center in Albuquerque, an exhibit highlights the art of the piñata
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Wandering in Santa Fe, New Mexico
PHeymont spends some time strolling and watching and museuming in America's oldest capital city.
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March 14, 2018: Meet Dexter
Dexter is a pet bull who lives on Alberta's plains. He is quite a character!
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Portugal has a new plan for ride-hailing apps
Portugal moves to regularize and regulate Uber and other ride-hailing app companies.
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Roadside New Mexico
A selection of scenes along the way from Santa Fe to Taos, and to Albuquerque, without the towns.
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Oregon State Capitol: She Flies With Her Own Wings
Samantha shares Oregon's unusual Capitol with us, as she sets out on the second half of her tour of America's 50 state capitols.
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La Dolce Vita (Part 2) Rome: A City in Renaissance
(Overview of the city, viewed from "Rome from the Sky") I'd previously discussed the old Roman Ruins, which you can read about here. After the fall of the Roman Empire around 500 A.D., Rome entered a dark age that lasted a thousand years. ...
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Catching the Tour de France 2014
My husband Hans and I have been Tour de France fans for almost thirty years. In 1992, we caught Miguel Indurain, riding for Banesto , win the Tour in Paris. A classic Tour athlete, Indurain holds the record for the most consecutive (five) Tour...
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Bulls replace guard dogs in Valencia
A scrapyard owner turns to a new form of protection after his guard dogs are killed or chased.
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Jackson County, NC: a Gem in the Mountains
Marilyn Jones enjoys a few days in an area that seems to have everything—including the ability to seem like somewhere else for the movies!
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Going 'Easy Rider' in high style
For those who've lusted after the road but aren't ready to do it alone...
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A Comprehensive Guide of traveling in Ha Giang by Motorbike
Happy Zip Motorbikes offers a dynamite motorcycle driving trip in Vietnam. If you love bikes, this is one not to miss (sponsored content).
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Swiss transit goes ticketless, but not free
Swiss transit systems are ready to switch over to a smartphone-based ticketless payment system.
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Feb. 27, 2019: Professional Bull Rider Statue, Pueblo, CO
Samantha shares a tribute to a uniquely Western phenomenon—professional bullriders.
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Swedish jailbreak over: 24 bulls back in pen
A jailbreak by a herd of prison-farm bulls in northern Sweden was short-lived; the bulls were recaptured nearby.
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Uber causes a rethink in Danish taxi rules
Denmark is getting ready to revise its taxi regulations, aiming to make the rules more rider-friendly and less controlled by the industry itself, but it is not planning to legalize Uber or similar apps that compete with licensed taxis. Uber began operating in Denmark in November 2014, and was immediately reported to police by the Danish Transit Authority. Drivers have been receiving tickets, but the status of enforcement is not clear. Danish politicians don't want to legalize Uber,...
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June 7, 2016: Horsemen of the Puszta
These Hungarian horses, once trained for battle, still learn not to fear sounds such as gunfire or cracking whip...and can lie down on command!
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Bamberg, Germany
Professor Abe takes us along on a tour of a Franconian town that is both a UNESCO World Heritage and the 'secret beer capital' of Germany.
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'Crazy Rider' lures Aussie daredevils
A new ride near Sydney, Australia combines aspects of zip line and roller coaster for a thoroughly scary adventure.
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Re: March 23, 2019: Three-Seater in Oxford
Here's one to beat ... 10 rider Tandem ! Click on pic below for wide screen photo.
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Re: March 14, 2018: Meet Dexter
Is Dexter fully grown now ? How old is he ? He looks brave enough to tackle a cold winter. Does he get shelter from the snow ?
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Re: March 14, 2018: Meet Dexter
Hi Garry, I think I can answer most of your questions. Dexter is fully grown. He does well in winter and does not need special shelter. The same is true of most cattle in Alberta. They develop a thick warm coat that protects them from the cold. Unlike most bulls, which have a very foul temper, Dexter is sweet natured with his humans. Perhaps we'll need to ask Dr Jon to share a video of him taking Dexter for a walk.
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Re: March 14, 2018: Meet Dexter
Maybe Dr Jon could stand close by for a photo ? Give Dexter some perspective. Or lean his bicycle against the fence ! He certainly looks like an economy sized Aberdeen Angus - Thanks for sharing.
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Ron Turcotte and Secretariat Statue, Grand Falls, NB, Canada
Travel Rob visits a wonderful statue of legendary jockey, Ron Turcotte on Secratariat
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UK railroads: On track for nationalization
Under pressure of consumer complaints, Covid troubles and other financial woes, Britain takes a new look at restoring British Rail.
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San Diego Museum of Art
PHeymont enjoyed a visit to San Diego's not-too-large but impressive art museum on the Balboa Park Prado
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5 Tips for New Rideshare Drivers
Thinking of becoming a ride-sharing driver? Here's advice you might find useful (sponsored content)
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Motorcycle Ride, Caraquet, New Brunswick
Travel Rob shows a motorcycle ride in Caraquet dedicated to a long time rider.
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Re: Motorcycle Ride, Caraquet, New Brunswick
Nice memorial to Mr. Dugas, a long time Easy Rider.
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Menor's Ferry Historic District, Grand Teton National Park
DrFumblefinger visits one of the original homesteads in Grand Teton National Park, including an old general store and a ferry for crossing the Snake River.
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Where the Glitter Goes: Las Vegas Neon Boneyard
Las Vegas's constant rebuilding and replacing has left a legacy of neon fantasy to be collected by The Neon Museum
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Back in Time Museum, Youngstown, Alberta
Gumbo was visiting an interesting collection of motorcycles, bicycles, and all kinds of unusual artifacts in the small Alberta prairie town of Youngstown.
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Disneyland—Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Marilyn Jones to Disneyland and enjoys a family adventure at its newest attraction
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Belgium's tries new scooter rules
Belgium is taking a new try at allowing scooters to operate while imposing new rules for safety.
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How to Find the Right Disability Insurance Company for You
Looking for a disability insurance policy? This post contains some information you might find helpful when picking the right policy for you (sponsored content)
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Around Shelbyville, Kentucky
DrFumblefinger explores the small town of Shelbyville, located in Kentucky's beautiful horse country and famous for Saddlebred horses.
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Bull River Valley, Montana
DrFumblefinger shares some photos of Montana's Bull River and the beautiful Cabinet Mountains Wilderness area in which it flows.
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Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, March 6, 2015: Postcards from Morocco - the day's end
With an apology to the TG gurus for another shot of my friend, the camel rider, we find him at the huge windblown dunes of Erg Chebbi behind the little town of Merzouga on the edge of the Sahara at the end of his hot working day.
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Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, February 27, 2015: Postcards from Morocco - the camel train at sunset
As the dying rays of the sun bathe the fine red sand of the huge windblown dunes of Erg Chebbi behind the little town of Merzouga on the edge of the Sahara , the camel rider and his charges are silhouetted on the skyline.