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Re: World's longest (and scariest) pedestrian bridge opens
I dislike walking on these swinging bridges because of how you're bounced around when someone else is on them. It is truly an impressive feat of engineering, although I'm pretty sure we had to cross swinging bridges much higher than this in Nepal when I was hiking there.
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Re: Visit Canada! Kiss a Canadian
I think there are three main problems Canadian tourism faces. 1) The weather. Very limited season, unless you want to ski. 2) Expensive airfares. In the last 5 years, air fares went from being competitive to being very expensive -- overly taxed, I guess. And predictably, when you charge more for something you get less of that activity. 3) Heightened border security between Canadian and US border can cause long delays and has greatly reduced cross border crossings in the past 15 years. It's...
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Re: Top 10 Tourist Places In Kerala To Visit During Summer
Yes Kerala is the most visited place in India in all session. Its my favorite destination for honeymoon trip.
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Re: Top 10 Tourist Places In Kerala To Visit During Summer
It seems like Kenala is the most visited place especially in summer
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Re: Mustang
Echoing DrFumblefinger's comment: until I saw your picture, and did some research, I never knew this remote area of Nepal existed!
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Re: Visiting and Then Moving to Sunny Brisbane
Where did you move from? Not yet been to Brisbane, but hope to see it someday. Some nice info there, thanks.
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Re: Visiting and Then Moving to Sunny Brisbane
Brisbane truly is an amazing city. I was there at Christmas time when the weather is really HOT. The beach is illuminated so the kids can have fun after sunset without burning their skin. The Drive Thru Bottle Shop. Santa Claus and his helpers all arrived on Harley Davidson motor bikes. Surfers Paradise and the Slots everywhere ! The Meter Maids in their Gold Bikinis rolling around on their skates adding quarters to Parking Meters about to run out. The Gold Coast is one of those places you...
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Re: Guide to Greek Holidays, Summer 2015-style
That's all good information, PHeymont, thanks. No one knows how the Greek people will react to this, but there is a possibility of riots and demonstrations. Perhaps violence -- there is no way of predicting. The crisis will have a major impact on the Greek quality of life. I've heard some estimates that if Greece makes a new currency, it will have only a fraction of the buying power of the Euro, perhaps 25 cents on the Euro. That will obviously not be at all well received but its much too...
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Tea at Downton Abbey? Britain spends big to get you there!
Visit Britain, the government tourist-promotion agency and Expedia are putting up about $7 million each to get more Americans to Britain, building on the popularity of Downton Abbey, about to go into Season 4 on US TV. Most of the money will go for TV...
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Marriott on track to reduce water consumption by 2020
Marriott hotels has set a corporate goal to reduce it's water consumption significantly. Year 2014 over 2013 saw the giant hotelier reduce water use by 5.3%, and 16% since 2007. The company set a target in 2007 to reduce its water...
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Alaska Airlines adds alcohol...to its engines
Alaska Airlines is signed up to become the first to use Gevo Inc.s alcohol-based jet fuel as soon as it completes testing and certification. The hope is to be able to reduce pollution, reduce swings in fuel price, and have a steady, domestic source of...
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Visiting Cuba pt 2. + more cars !
EXPLORING CUBA (Missed pt 1 ?..... http://www.travelgumbo.com/blog/visiting-cuba ) Getting about in Cuba varies dramatically. In the populated areas they have regular buses. Out in the countryside you'll have to take a taxi or go on an...
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Nepal bracing for Everest 'traffic jams' and danger
Nepal faces growing concerns over too many, and often unprepared, climbers on the world's top peak.
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Air Canada to launch its own loyalty program
Air Canada matches its growing ambitions as a global carrier with a new loyalty plan of its own, replacing Aeroplan by 2020.
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New (and very unusual) hotels for Japan
Changing times, changing ideas. In Japan, a prison and internet cafes are morphing into vacation lodging.
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Boeing launches a new 737 stretch
Boeing is stretching the 737 yet again, trying to win a sales battle with Airbus's A320neo line.
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Visiting and Then Moving to Sunny Brisbane
A couple years back when I was first planning this simple vacation, I never thought it would be as life changing as it was. But life is unpredictable that way, and this story is definitely one for the grandkids. My husband and I were planning a short trip to Brisbane to get away from our 9 to 5 lives, so we booked a room in a hotel and went there for a few days. It was impossible not to fall in love with the atmosphere of the city on the very first day. My husband is a nature lover, so he...
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Boeing takes a dim view of jumbo-jet future
With interest shifting to smaller planes and direct routes, the future seems dim for both the 747 and A-380
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Zurich to get cable-car lake crossing
A Swiss bank is planning to build a cable-car crossing over Lake Zurich, with parks and adventure gardens at the other end.
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Swiss canton plans Heidi theme park
A Swiss canton moves to raise its tourism profile with a new attraction aimed at children and families.
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New Tokyo taxi app sets the price
A new taxi app lets riders and drivers know the price and destination in advance; authorities hope it will increase the use of cabs.
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Taj Mahal in 2017
Visiting Taj Mahal in 2017 has become a unique experience. Since the last one year, the local government has resumed restoration work on Taj Mahal after 1980's and now Taj Mahal is as while as it was prior the fall of Munich wall. Have a look at this picture taken in March'17, as by now 80% work on Taj was completed. For more information on Taj, check this .
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China's Forbidden City forbids paper tickets
China's imperial Palace Museum is going to online-only ticketing to avoid long lines and disappointment when all 80,000 daily tickets are gone
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Dubai tests new 'hands free' security check-in
Walk down a tunnel of fish images and look around: the display is taking your pictures and using them to check you in without a delay.
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Swiss list plans for speedier train service
The Ceneri tunnel, last link in the project that includes the Gotthard Base Tunnel, will see a sharp increase in speed on some routes.
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Switzerland gets unusual avalanche-proof theatre
An unusual Swiss theatre built to withstand wind and avalanche, but to be used for only three years.
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Third Swiss tunnel final link in 'Under the Alps' project
A big step on the last link of the new rail link that allows high-speed trains under the Swiss Alps. The new tunnel will see rail service in 2020.
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French tourism finally on the rebound
France's tourism numbers have taken some terror-related hits, but there are signs of better times ahead.
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Japan tourism surging: up 21% in one year
Japan's tourism numbers are booming, and with the 2020 Olympics ahead, they're likely to continue heading upward.
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May 1, 2020: Three Black Bear cubs
Chris finds a rare beary tree -- one rich in bear cubs -- in northern Alberta.
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Virtual Travel: Now states join in
Veteran travel writer Marilyn Jones highlights resources to keep up our travel interest until we can hit the roads again.
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June 22, 2020: Some Scooters in Catania
DrFumblefinger shares images of some of the many small scooters he saw while visiting Sicily.
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April 18, 2020: No Social Distancing Here!
PHeymont found a swarm of red-eared sliders sunning themselves in Prospect Park, Brooklyn.
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Dubai Tour Package with Atlantis
Dubai is filled with great attractions for a visitor to explore. Nisha shares some of them with you (sponsored content)
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April 21, 2020: National Tile Museum, Lisbon
Join Marilyn on a tour of this museum that chronicles Portugal's history as well as one of its unique art forms.
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May 19, 2020: Pérouges, France
Enjoy an afternoon in a small French village with lots to offer; veteran traveler Marilyn Jones is your guide.
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May 5, 2020: At Home, Looking Back
Veteran travel writer Marilyn Jones is at home, like so many of us, but anxiously waiting to be on the road again!
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April 16, 2020: Caribbean in Mothballs
GarryRF reflects on his favorite Caribbean spot, and how those who work there are affected by the current lockdowns.
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April 19, 2020: A Walk in Central Park
Jonathan L Walked past the Central Park lake and took some photos
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April 20, 2020: Icebreakers, Caraquet, NB, Canada
Travel Rob sees the icebreakers totally change the bay in Caraquet, New Brunswick
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April 24, 2020: Something Fishy on Delancey Street
PHeymont highlights another of the many fascinating works of art commissioned for the New York City subway system.
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April 25, 2020: Shorthand History, Hamburg
Three statues on the facade of the former Hamburg home of Germany's pre World War I Reichsbank give a quick lesson in the city's history.
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May 24, 2020: La Ciudad Blanca – Popayan, Colombia
Gilles shares photos of a visit to Popayan, a lovely old Columbian city known for its white buildings.
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June 28, 2020: La Candelaria & Street Art in Bogota, Colombia
Gilles shares photos of some of the nicely restored homes in the old Colonial core of Bogata, and some fine examples of its street art.
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June 14, 2020: Smart Deer, Mt. Rainier National Park
These deer are safely grazing beneath a sign that says "no hunting".
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June 23, 2020: The Lone Cypress, Monterey
The Lone Cypress is one of the most photographed trees in the world. It's located on the beautiful Monterey peninsula, near famous Pebble Beach Golf Course.
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Portugal: Delay, Don't Cancel (for now)
Portugal would like you to put your plans on hold and come back next year, with a refund later if you can't make it.