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Re: Gifts to bring back from Portugal or Barcellona
You might also consider not-handpainted tiles. The tiles you can see by the thousands on many buildings are available from building-supply or hardware vendors (drogaria) in many, many styles. Add some stick-on rubber bumpers to the back and you've got a practical--and cheap--Portuguese souvenir!
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Re: Banksy Opens up a Bemusement Park in England
You guys are certainly mirroring all the thoughts that we had yesterday! I hope that my photos (taken in the drizzle) will come out to show you. The views that struck us immediately were the Dismaland logo above the entry (and on the souvenir T shirts), the Mickey Mouse ears worn by all the staff, the dilapidated, iconically-shaped, crumbling fairy tale castle with it's polluted moat - but perhaps the most dramatic is the centrepiece in the castle with the life-sized princess's pumpkin...
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Re: Help with mobile phone for Morocco
I have a Mobell (same company as Mobal) UK sim that I got years ago, very convenient, phone bills charged to my credit card, rather than having to keep track of the balance and "top up". However, calls are relatively expensive although I don't mind for the convenience and limited use when I'm in the UK. Knowing full well it would cost me, about a £ a minute because I was in Italy, I allowed a British friend who was meeting me in Italy to call me when she arrived using her UK phone and my UK...
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo? (#74)
This is like a movie scene, with the camera dollying out from the close-up! Well, at least we now know it's NOT a real lighthouse, but there's presumably water nearby..."Harbor House." Great...after all, how many seaside souvenir shops could there be?
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 18, 2014: Ponte Vecchio, Florence
We've been to Florence many, many times and never tire of its amenities. The city will always have a special place in my heart because my oldest son was a souvenir of our last night there in 1980...Pensione Desiree on Via Fiume. When we returned to Florence in 1988 with two children we stayed at Pensione Desiree again. When I explained the circumstances to the owners, Ugo and his wife, she grabbed Tommy and gave him a big kiss. They fussed over us the entire time we were there. We went back...
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Tupelo, Mississippi. Birthplace of the King of Rock 'n Roll
This is the first post in a short series on visiting Elvis Presley related sites. I've been a huge Elvis fan all my life and my love for the man's wonderful music has not abated in the 35+ years since he died. My brother (Ottoman) and I...
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Verona: More than Romeo & Juliet
Verona from the hills, looking toward St. Anastasia and the Ponte Pietra My visit to Verona last summer was almost an accident—but a lucky one. It wasn’t on the original plan for our three weeks in Northern Italy, but online...
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Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#75)
Well, if Gumbo's last stand turned out to be a fake (the lighthouse was a souvenir shop decoration) this one's real. AQnd no, that's not Gumbo standing on the pedestal at the right. Gumbo is just not up for THAT kind of adventure—but...
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Historic Route 66 (pt 2) - Needles CA to Flagstaff AZ
Leaving Needles CA, I drove a route that is a MUST DRIVE if you are the kind of person that loves road trips. The main portion of my day was spent on the longest continuous stretch of the original Route 66 that is still in place - From Topock AZ to...
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Trinidad de Cuba
Trinidad de Cuba seems frozen in time. That was my immediate reaction on arrival. That was my leaving thought after exploring it for a week too. It's difficult not to fall in love with such a enchanting and unique city especially after experiencing a...
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Back to Oaxaca: Sunday Market, Tlacolula
PortMoresby winds up another month-long visit in southern Mexico at the famous Sunday market in Tlacolula.
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June 8, 2017: Ouimet Canyon, Thunder Bay District, Ontario
Ottoman was pleasantly surprised to find this unexpected natural wonder within short driving distance from his home town of Thunder Bay.
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Eastern Europe Rail Odyssey: Zagreb to Veliko Tărnovo
Wilbur's train journeys around Eastern Europe continue, this week with stops in Zagreb, Split, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Sofia, and Veliko Tărnovo
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Eastern European Rail Odyssey: Gdansk to Vilnius
Wilbur's Eastern European train journey continues, with travels through Gdansk, Kaliningrad, Minsk and Vilnius.
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Ketchikan: Salmon, Souvenirs and Sex
Ketchikan relies on maximum return from its summer cruise visitors, and it knows what can get their attention.
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Passau: Small City, Big Past
A small German city on the Austrian border, Passau has a past bigger than its size would make it seem. It's a pleasant visit along the Danube
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Apr. 23, 2017: Discovering The 5-Day-Market Around Inle Lake
Grand Escapades shares some sights from and experiences with the markets around Myanmar's Inle Lake.
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From the Shoebox: Europe 1960
Images recovered from teenage travels over a half-century back lead PHeymont down memory lane.
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Vacation postcard takes 43 years to arrive
A postcard mailed from Nice in 1974 finally arrives at its destination in Brittany...but now the recipient is missing.
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Walk the Redwood Forest of Muir Woods
Jonathan L says "I am not much of a 'back to nature' kind of guy... But Muir Woods National Monument is a totally different experience." Share it with him!
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Barcelona plans big changes for La Rambla
Barcelona is looking at plans to 'reclaim' its famed La Rambla with less clutter and congestion.
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Amsterdam gets OK to ban tourist shops
Amsterdam's struggle against over-tourism gets a final OK from the country's courts.
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No Disney for now? Try Lego...
A Texas family's Disney trip turns virtual in the hands of a master Lego builder
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The RiverWalk and Outlet Collection - New Orleans, Louisiana
Samantha and her husband had a wonderful time walking around the RiverWalk in NOLA. They saw the Mississippi River, the Creole Queen Ship & the Outlet Collection.
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February 7, 2020: Guinea Pigs and a Cat
Sylvia visits a home in Peru where a cat peacefully coexists with guinea pigs—much like the proverbial lion and lambs.
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Holiday Gifts for Travelers
Constant traveler Marilyn Jones offers her annual round-up of gifts she recommends for travelers.
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Nov. 29, 2019: Homage to Swimming, Barcelona
A lasting souvenir of Barcelona's 1992 Olympics, this sculpture honors the Olympic swimming events.
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Steamy Encounters in India
Bob Cranwell shares his experiences -- the delights (and some challenges) of traveling in India by rail in the days of steam locomotives.
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Cologne: Just Passing Through
PHeymont reflects on a pleasant but far-too-short day in a city that's calling him back for more...some day!
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Things to do during the trip to Ahmedabad
The city of Ahmedabad in India is filled with interesting things to see and do. Check out Suhana's suggestions (sponsored content)
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Bled Island, Slovenia (Where Gumbo Was #364)
Gumbo was visiting the only island in Slovenia, Bled Island, situated in a fairy-tale like setting in Slovenia.
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Harold Lyon Arboretum, Honolulu
PHeymont recalls a visit that gave him a new view of 'exotic' and 'normal.'
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Obernai, France: An Alsatian Treasure
George G shares his love for Obernai, in Alsace, and some practical advice for visiting.
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Rome mayor: Ban souvenir stands
Rome is trying for more decorum around its tourism attractions, but some of the rules are coming under fire.
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Rome: Anti-tourist wall for Trevi Fountain?
Rome's war on 'bad behavior' by tourists and others has taken a new and controversial step forward with city council approval of a plan to put a one-metre-high glass and steel wall around the famed Trevi Fountain. That follows by about a month a plan to ban souvenir stands from major tourism sites, and by a year bans on sitting on or putting feet in the city's fountains. That especially applies to the Trevi, scene of a famous in-the-water encounter between Marcello Mastroianni and Anita...
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Tamarindo, Costa Rica: Winter Heat and Beautiful Beaches
Jonathan L took a trip to Tamarindo, in Costa Rica, and enjoyed a wonderful beach vacation.
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Around the World in a Day with Coca-Cola
A Coke and a Smile was playing constantly through my mind while exploring the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta, Georgia. It is a wonderful place to escape on a hot day. The unlimited drinks at the Taste It Sampling Bar also helped. My husband...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 22, 2015: Ampelmann, the East German Pedestrian Crossing Light Symbol, Berlin, Germany
You may be asking yourself "Why is Ottoman doing a Picture of the Day featuring pedestrian crossing lights?" Well ladies and gentlemen, these are not just ordinary pedestrian crossing lights...this is Ampelmann. So...
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Anatomy of a Trip, Oaxaca: Mercado Benito Juarez
A great number of things in Mexico are named for the country’s most beloved historical leader, Benito Juarez, born in a Zapotec village in the State of Oaxaca. It’s fitting, then, that the original market in the city is named...
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What a souvenir: Hiker finds 1200-year-old sword
A Norwegian hiker who found a sword while traveling the ancient route between Norway's east and west has now been told that it's about 1200 years old. His find will now lead to more exploration in the area. The sword, about 30" in length, was...
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Wandering in Frankfurt's Lost Altstadt (Where Gumbo Was #138)
As a number of Gumbo readers figured out, Gumbo's latest "Where Was" was Frankfurt am Main, Germany's economic capital and home, as the giant Euro sign reminded us, to the European Central Bank. Those who get the credit, in order: Jonathan L,...
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May 1, 2018: Hoi An, Vietnam
Marilyn Jones visits Hoi An, where traders from many cultures have met over long centuries, creating a unique local experience.
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Mammoth cruisers headed for Alaska
Two of the major cruise lines are directing some of their huge 5,000-passenger ships to the increasingly popular Alaska cruises.
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Where to Eat and Sleep in Sicily
Jonathan L gives us a list of his favorite places to grab a bite and lay his head in Sicily
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Two 'Beaux Villages' in Alsace
France is filled with many beautiful villages, and they compete for the title. PHeymont visits two past winners from Alsace, and shares the view.
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Indoor Toronto: St. Lawrence Market
Kai Rambow takes us to another Toronto destination that gives good value even when the weather is bad: the historic St. Lawrence Market.
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A Day in Coimbra, Portugal
Once Portugal's capital, and still the seat of its oldest university, Coimbra offers a pleasant excursion from either Lisbon or Porto.
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Elysée Palace goes into souvenir business
France's presidential palace will sell souvenirs to earn renovation money.
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Head to these 10 incredible beaches in Goa for your holiday
Goa has always attracted tourists for its numerous beaches. With a fabulous coastline stretching along the Arabian Sea, these lovely strips of sand play host to vigorous partying the year round. The Cabana beds laid out on the beach, with the beach umbrellas over them, is an alluring sight. Both North and South Goa have their fair share of beaches that offer something unique to offer to the visitors. While some of them are lined with food shacks that are eagerly looked forward to after a...
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February 26, 2018: Textile Souk, Dubai
DrFumblefinger visits the textile souk in Dubai. Housed in a covered and restored market area, it is a colorful place if you like to buy cloth and related materials.