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Re: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Where Gumbo was #195)
Another reminder of man's inhumanity towards man. Deeply moving moment - like a visit to the gravestones of northern France. Less we forget.
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Re: Aug. 12, 2017: Grotesque in Bratislava
I think I need to get away from my computer monitor a little more. When I first looked at these photos I had the impression the grotesques were looking at small computer screens (they're lights, of course)!
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Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory Tour
Much like lei made of tropical blossoms, or Dole pineapples, Mauna Loa macadamia nuts have long been a symbol of Hawaii for me. As a child I recall family friends returning to the frozen White North from Hawaii, bringing small cans of...
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Visit to USS Arizona Memorial Brought up Many Emotions
Samantha finds a visit to the memorial at Pearl Harbor both fascinating and emotional.
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The Great Eclipse of 2017
A day set aside to watch the eclipse turned into a day of new friends and good times for Jonathan L, who viewed near Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Night Watch: Ready for a close-up
Check out the Rijksmuseum's new super-hi-res photo image of one of the world's most famous paintings.
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TravelGumbo News and COVID-19
A word from our editors on how and why we're covering (and not) the biggest travel story of the year.
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November 21, 2019: Chester Parade, UK
GarryRF joins a very early Christmas parade, designed to drum up sales before the online retailers take over.
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Small Brooklyn: Three small but fascinating museums
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of some of Brooklyn's small and quirky museums.
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Venice: Fritta mista to run the ferry
Venice is giving a six-month trial run to fuel made from used cooking oil to reduce pollution and maintenance.
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Tips for Traveling in an RV with Your Pet
Jessica Kane offers some excellent suggestions on RV travel with your four-legged family member.
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Paris's new rental law in effect
New rules are in effect for short-term rentals, focusing on registration as a tool for monitoring.
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Bumped up to Business on Turkish Airlines
Frequent flier Marilyn Jones is surprised to find she's been given the Holy Grail of travelers—an upgrade to the front of the plane.
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Exploring Guatemala’s Pacaya Volcano National Park
Marilyn Jones's horseback adventure on Guatemala's Pacaya Volcano has horses, great view and beautiful fields of wildflowers.
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Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Where Gumbo was #195)
Gumbo was visiting the beautiful island of Oahu and, specifically, Pearl Harbor. This Wednesday marks the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on the naval base at Pearl Harbor.
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September 10, 2019: Monitor Lizards, Sri Lanka
Professor Abe shares some interesting photos and the tale behind these wrestling monitor lizards.
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Hiking Watch Technology And Its Importance
Darren offers insights and information to help you choose the right hiking watch.
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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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U.S. Embassy Has Security Message For Sri Lanka
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo ,Sri Lanka has a message for Americans in Sri Lanka.They said there's the possibility of frequent protests against the U.S.Government that could be in front of the US Embassy or other locations in Colombo. This...
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Flight Map App: I tried it out...
A recent news post on Travelgumbo mentioned Flight Map , an Android app that can give you a live flight map display on your phone, even in "airplane mode," with the cellular radio features turned off. It works by combining known information on...
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Hilton Reveals Hackers Infected Some of Their Point-of-Sale Systems
Hilton Worldwide revealed Tuesday that hackers targeted payment card information in some of their point-of-sale systems by infecting the systems with malware. Hilton said it has identified and taken action to eradicate...
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Is Spain becoming a Drone Zone?
Spain's local governments are finding innovative uses for small drones, but Madrid's new city government cancelled its order.
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Austrian town launches arrows against litter
A small Austrian town, tired of having its roadsides used as a litter dump by passing cars, has planted huge arrows where litter fell to shame the litterers.
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My first flights on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
I'd been following the development and troubled roll-out of the Boeing 787 "Dreamliner" for more than a decade, but only recently had my first chance to fly this aircraft on a trip to India. One of the appealing things about the Dreamliner is that its size and fuel efficiency open new travel routes, partially bypassing the usual "hub-and-spoke" model. I was among the first to fly the newly established Toronto to Delhi route (nonstop), a more than 14 hour journey. That's a long time to spend...
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Leonardo da Vinci National Science and Technology Museum, Milan
Gumbo was visiting this rather large hit-and-miss collection. The hits include a wonderful collection of models based on da Vinci's drawings, and an intriguing train collection.
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Are Security Cameras an Invasion of Privacy
In public surveillance cameras good or bad debate, the first question is whether the surveillance cameras an invasion of privacy. 37% say yes and 67% say no, according to the debeate.org in the security cameras and privacy discussion. When you are walking down the street, driving in your car, or hanging out with boyfriends and girlfriends, you will be monitored with cameras placed in public. This creates a complete picture of the private life of an individual. We all have private life, which...
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What You Should Know About Flying with High Blood Pressure
With the Fall season quickly approaching, more people are starting to make travel plans for the holidays. Traveling, especially air travel can be stressful in itself, but if you are living with high blood pressure, it can be even more nerve-racking. Flying in high altitudes, even in a pressurized aircraft cabin, can pose an increased risk of hypoxia for people with hypertension. Hypoxia occurs when the body doesn’t have enough oxygen, which can result in swelling, blood clots, and damage to...
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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance Options
Not to get too deeply into it now (and maybe a blog later) but here are a few points that have come up in my research. 1. The cost of the rental-company provided insurance is nearly always a VERY bad deal. It's generally only a collision-damage waiver In nearly all domestic instances, it only covers beyond your own insurance, so you may be spending $20 a day to cover only $500-1000 worth of benefit 2. Always check very specifically with the card issuer and your insurance company before...
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Re: February 7, 2017: Rediscovering the Taj Mahal
I haven't made it to India yet, but I do love to travel in my "shoeboxes" of pictures from past trips...glad you're enjoying yours! In fact, I use a free Windows program, Wallpaper Slideshow to keep a constant rotation of pictures as the background on my monitors. It allows me to specify which folders, how often to change, whether to have different pictures on each monitor and more. Gives me the ability to daydream instantly, and used to give colleagues at work a lunchtime guessing game...
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Paris: Notre Dame forecourt reopens
Along with some Covid-19 restrictions, Paris is opening the forecourt of the damaged cathedral; lead dust has been removed.
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Lunugamvehera National Park, Sri Lanka
Professor Abe shares a safari visit to beautiful Lunugamvehera National Park, and enjoys a large variety of wildlife.
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September 10, 2020: USS Enterprise, Vulcan
DrFumblefinger visits this copy of the Starship Enterprise, situated in the Badlands town of Vulcan, Alberta.
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More Cost Cutting Tips for Start-ups and Small Businesses
Some suggestions to help you with your business startup (sponsored content)
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Uber gets another London reprieve
Uber gets another new lease on life to keep operating in London over the objection of regulators.
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Vacationing During Covid: the Good, the Bad and Ugly
Kai Rambow shares the highlights and low points of a Covid-era visit to a popular beach area.
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The Cairns Gateway to Reef and Rainforest
Barry looks back nostalgically at a former home in northern Australia.
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Newtown Creek: New York Hidden History
Long filled with oil spills, sewage and toxic waste while few New Yorkers were paying attention, Newtown Creek may be facing a brighter future and greater visibility.
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4 Things to Do Before You Leave On Your Trip to Keep Your Home Safe
Some suggestions for keeping your home safe while resuming your travel life (sponsored content)
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Pelican Feeding on Australia’s East Coast
Judy gets up close and personal with Australia's pelicans.
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Venice acts on visitor limits
A long-delayed system to limit crowding in Venice will be implemented next summer after a pandemic-caused delay.
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San Diego Zoo: Hiding in Plain Sight
Join PHeymont for a closer look at some zoo specimens who make an art of not being easy to see.
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Can the Seine be safe for swimming?
With nearly three years to go, there's solid hope the Olympic open-water swimming events can take place in the Seine.
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Exciting Jobs in Fashion for Travel Aficionados
Even though there are so many different courses in the fashion and travel industries, these fields are not easy to break into, as jobs in these industries are getting more and more popular. If you are a fashion addict who loves exploring new places and you don’t mind packing your suitcase often, here are several career paths you might want to pursue. Fashion Designer A fashion designer’s main responsibility is to make designs for all kinds of clothing , shoes and accessories. They are...
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6 Tips for Planning a Wondrous Family Christmas Vacation
Some suggestions for making your Christmas Holiday trip an unforgettable one (sponsored content)
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Richmond Railroad Museum, Virginia
Join George G on a ride through Richmond's railroad history at a former Southern Railroad station
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How to find the best rates for flights
Kevan offers some suggestions on how to obtain discounted air travel (sponsored content)