Tagged With "James Madison"
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 25, 2014: Statue of Elvis Presley, Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
I'm old enough to remember the Vegas Years, although was too young at the time to go see Elvis in Vegas. Fans always commented that Elvis was at his best in Vegas -- relaxed, chatty (talking to the crowd a lot), and despite it's large size, it was a fairly intimate performance venue with lots of direct audience contact. (Watch the video all the way to the end to see the audience) The statue was unveiled by Barron Hilton just outside the showroom where Elvis performed, and it stood there for...
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Re: More Life at the Edge: What’s in a Name?
A little more...I've just been criticized for not recognizing those who took other names to protect themselves from an oppressive government (Lenin comes to mind) or a gender barrier (George Sand) or to allow political debate without reference to personality (Publius, the name used by Jay, Hamilton and Madison in writing the Federalist papers). And then there's Martin Gardner; I've just finished reading his autobiography (titled Undiluted Hocus Pocus) in which he reveals that he occasionally...
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Re: Borneo: Last Stop, Kuching
In all my travels to SE Asia, I haven't made it to Borneo yet. You describe it just as I imagined it to be.
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Yellowstone National Park in Winter
Seeing all fifty-nine national parks was never a dream of ours--especially not in fifty-nine weeks. We'd call it more of a whim, an impulse or an inspiration. Going to Yellowstone National Park in the winter was something we had...
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Columbus Antiquities Discovered in the Unlikeliest of Places
Who would have thought a great collection of Christopher Columbus artifacts could be found in a small Pennsylvania town. Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares her discovery!
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Our Amazing Pineapple Experience at the Dole Plantation
Samantha visits a famous Oahu destination, and shows us how much more there is than just how pineapples are grown.
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Yellowstone: Old Faithful Inn & Geyser
PortMoresby arrives in Yellowstone and begins her visit at the logical place, Old Faithful Geyser and its companion, the Old Faithful Inn.
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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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Sun Country has a new flight plan
Sun Country doesn't want to be a one-note Minneapolis-to-warm-weather airline anymore. It's hoping its several innovations add up to a win.
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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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Maymont Mansion, Richmond, Virginia (Where Gumbo was #366)
Gumbo was visiting home of James and Sallie Dooley, known as Maymont. The mansion is located at 1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, Virginia.
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Cheaters to get discount on travel to repair marriage
CheapAir.com is offering one of the most unusual travel discounts I've ever heard of. The 36 million Ashley Madison customers who had their info exposed by hackers are eligible to receive a $50 off companion ...
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13 Year Old Boy Starts Travel Charity
13 year old Eli Pollak started "Travel to Learn" last year. It's goal is to award free domestic and foreign educational trips to Madison, Wisconsin public school students whose families can't afford travel. It has raised $5000 so...
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Paris Parade: 40 years of James Bond's cars
Paris had an unusual parade on Sunday, as 20 cars from the past 40 years of films featuring the fictional British spy were driven down the Champs Elysee and past the Eiffel Tower. It was a promotion for the next Bond film, Spectre, releasing in...
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April 11, 2018: Consulate General of Mexico, San Antonio
Samantha shares views of this impressive structure, called locally 'the Mexican Embassy.'
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Olympic National Park Part 1, Washington
Join Jonatian L on a visit to the 'oppressively green' beauty of the Olympic Peninsula, Washington
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July 13, 2018: James Bond's Aston Martin
DrFumblefinger came across this beautiful car, used in the Bond movie Spectre, on his last day in Dubai.
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There's nothing like a road trip
Travel writer Marilyn Jones takes us along on a road trip, and test-drives a new car.
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Met Breuer: The Human Figure in Sculpture
Jonathan L takes us to the Met Breuer for a tour through the history of sculpture.
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The Library of Congress: Where Gumbo Was (#65)
Roderick Simpson seems to always know where TravelGumbo is...the Puzzlers have had a hard time hiding from him, and once again he's found the answer. He's so good at it, we've invited him to join the crew of Puzzlers... The Library of Congress...
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The Whitney Museum, New York City
Jonathan L takes us along to one of his favorite smaller art museums in New York City, dedicated to modern and contemporary art by American artists.
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Magnificent: St. Patrick's Cathedral, Manhattan
New York's Saint Patrick's Cathedral left a big impression on Samantha, as she reports here.
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Visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Visiting a large museum like the Met can be overwhelming. Here are some suggestions to make a visit easier and less stressful.
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June 23, 2016: Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington, D.C.
If you ever visit Washington, D.C., make sure to visit this beautiful memorial dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, a complex 18th century man with a wide ranging impact on the very makeup of America itself.
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The James Madison Museum, Virginia (Where Gumbo was #325)
Gumbo was visiting the James Madison Museum in the city of Orange, and exploring its broad and often unique exhibits.
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Montpelier, Home of President Madison
George G shares details of a visit to Montpelier, the home of President James Madison and his spouse, Dolly Madison, in Orange County, Virginia.
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Four Days in Columbus, Ohio
From its famous zoo to an old German village, Stephanie Kalina-Metzger has excellent suggestions for spending some time in historic Columbus.
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Mariners' Museum: Naval history in Newport News, VA
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of the national maritime museum in Newport News VA
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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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Charlottesville, Virginia: Land of Presidents
The region immediately around Charlottesville was home to three American Presidents – Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and James Madison (the 3rd, 4th and 5th Presidents of the United States) – an impressive record for any city...
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Grand Central Terminal, New York (Where Gumbo Was #164)
Gumbo was visiting New York City's Grand Central, one of the classics of the heyday of trains, and still a thriving center for local and commuter trains.
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March 29, 2016: Crocuses
Crocuses are blossoming and reminding us that summer will soon be visiting us in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Antigua, Guatemala: A Walking Tour, Part 1
Antigua is one of Guatemala's oldest cities, and has some of its best-preserved colonial buildings—at least in part because after 1776 it was nearly-abandoned for 150 years. LestertheInvestor shows us around.
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Feb. 11, 2016: Flatiron Building, New York City
While touring New York City, Ottoman came upon this iconic skyscraper.
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Queen's grandson helps organize a Patrons Lunch for Queen's 90th birthday celebrations
Peter Phillips, the Queen's grandson, helped organize a Patron's Lunch street party at The Mall in St James’s Park ,London on Sunday June 12th for the the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations.
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Riding the Southwest Chief from Chicago to LA
Riding the Southwest Chief from Chicago to LA give you the chance to see a lot of the country without having to drive.
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Split Rock Creek and Park in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Samantha shares her visit to Split Rock Creek and Park in South Dakota. It was interesting and she learned a little bit about Jesse James and some of his adventures in the area.
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Aug. 21, 2018: Lanier Mansion, Madison, IN
Marilyn Jones shares her visit to the 'crown jewel' of Madison, Indian's historic district.
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market, Boston
Samantha shares her visit to historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Oct. 16, 2018: Schroeder Saddletree Factory Museum
Join Marilyn Jones on a trip down memory lane and a lesson in ingenuity.
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Library of Congress: Underestimated Treasure
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of the Library of Congress, underappreciated and worth a visit.
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A long weekend in historic Charlottesville
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a trip that takes in not only the town itself, but the nearby home of Thomas Jefferson.
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The Historic Mayhurst Inn
George G shares a visit to the historic and interesting Mayhurst Inn, well worth a look.
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The Oculus - New York City
Jonathan L gives us a tour of World Trade Center Transportation Hub, and The Oculus, which sits over it.
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Re: Our Amazing Pineapple Experience at the Dole Plantation
My first quest in any vacation is to pick and eat the local fruit. Has to be less than an hour between plucking from it's home and tasting - Can it be done there too ? Love the pix !
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Re: Antigua, Guatemala: A Walking Tour, Part 1
Great photos and wonderful descriptions! We visited Antigua many years ago, but it was shrouded in the day we were there and we didn't get to see the famous volcanoes. It seems I missed much on my exploration of the city, but some of these sites are familiar. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to part II.
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Re: Antigua, Guatemala: A Walking Tour, Part 1
I really enjoyed this post and the beautiful photos of Guatemala!!
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Re: St. James Park, London
Thank you for your comments and photos, Rod. Much appreciated! Hope you are enjoying your retirement.
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Re: St. James Park, London
Thank you for the interesting article on St. James's Park, London. I agree that it can be crowded at times, although these days it is a pleasure to see plenty of people together without masks. I attach a picture of spring flowers and the lake. Until recently, the Royal College of Pathologists' office building was overlooking the Mall (it has since moved), and in 2011 Fellows were able to watch the Royal Wedding procession from the balcony. Just nearby is an unusual memorial to Giro (A...