Tagged With "Expo 67"
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#128)
Had no idea who John Portman was and now discover that I stayed in his first atrium hotel, the Atlanta Hyatt Regency, within a year of it's opening '67 or '68. Then at the one at Chicago O'Hare, which I assume was his too, in 1971. I sat in front of a window in our room in one of the silos, which looked out over the runways, amusing myself counting the planes back to infinity as they lined up to land, while I cared for my infant son. Thanks for the memories, John.
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Re: Mediation for AA/US Airways Merger
In a nutshell: AA and USAir are making exactly the argument you are, and the Justice Dept. is saying, in effect, "We shoulda stopped them, too." Obviously a lot of issues (both in terms of fares and of maintaining service to smaller cities), but not clear why the line's been drawn here. Meanwhile, Texas pulled out of the suit, Florida may follow, mayors of cities with AA and USAir hubs have backed the merger, airport operators are chiming in...so the mediation may end up being Justice's way...
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Economy Ticket, Private Jet!
Weather can really scramble airline schedules, and this week was no exception with hundreds of flights cancelled or delayed, and thousands of passengers rebooked on other flights. But for two lucky Delta passengers enroute from Cleveland to New York,...
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(More) Signs of Boston
Those of you who are regular readers of TravelGumbo know that I like to collect photos of signs. I've come to find that signs tell us much about a destination and the people who inhabit it. Boston was filled with artistic, clever and...
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NYC&Co: We bring you tourists, we'll show you how to serve them
Taking a step beyond just beefing up the number of tourists arriving, New York City's tourism promotion agency, NYC&Co. has developed a program to help businesses and attractions in all five boroughs be ready for the numbers. And they are impressive numbers. Last year 56.4 million visitors came to New York; the city is pushing to hit 67 million by 2021. The new program, called "Tourism Ready" builds on Brooklyn's success in branding and marketing itself; experts including former...
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Sticky-fingered guests' favorite hotel "gifts"
Many travelers bring home souvenirs of the cities they've visited, and some bring home souvenirs of their hotels as well. And sometimes it's not the little shampoo bottles, either! Hotels.com, an Expedia subsidiary, recently surveyed 4700...
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Amtrak's Auto Train - Relax your way to Sunshine
There is a rhythm to train travel that is different. This is especially true when you are taking a train for a long distance. I recently took a round trip excursion on Amtrak’s Auto Train. And it immediately reminded me why I enjoy train travel...
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Montreal takes a new look at Expo 67
Montreal takes a searching look back at its 50-year-ago World’s Fair, Expo 67
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Paris cleanup: More fines, still lots of litter
There's been progress, but Paris's war on 'uncivil behavior' has a long way to go.
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The Burgess Shale, Stanley Glacier, Kootenay National Park (Where Gumbo was #211)
Gumbo was visiting the fossil rich deposits of the Burgess Shale. These are at a newly discovered site in the Stanley Glacier basin of Kootenay National Park.
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Valparaiso—Chile's Oceanside Gem
Join Marilyn Jones on a tour of Chile's major seaport, a town that is recovering its faded beauty
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Catania Market, Sicily. Part 3, Meat, Cheese and the Rest
Our visit to Catania's famous market concludes with a look at some of its meat items, cheeses and bulk foods.
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Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Agra (Where Gumbo was #354)
Gumbo was visiting the the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah (also known as the "Baby Taj"), the tomb that inspired the construction of the Taj Mahal.
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May 6, 2020: Baird's Tapir, Costa Rica
DrFumblefinger was lucky enough to see this tapir while traveling on a river in the Caribbean region of Costa Rica. It is considered rare and endangered.
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The Cloisters: Modern Museum for Medieval Art
What appears a timeless survival is actually a carefully-designed platform for displaying ancient art in its own milieu.
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Portugal tops in phone-while-driving
Portugal tops the world in mobile use of mobile phones, but they're far from alone in their dangerous habits.
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Nyhavn: Copenhagen's Gem
DrFumblefinger found the Nyhavn neighborhood the loveliest in Copenhagen. Built in the 17th century as the city's main harbor, it remains a popular tourist destination.
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April 26, 2020: Family of Man, Calgary
DrFumblefinger visits a piece of public art, created for Expo 67, relocated after that event to downtown Calgary.
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Gasoline Alley: The World's Largest Collection of Gasoline Pumps
Little did I know when I moved to Calgary a few years ago that this city has one of the finest car museums in North America. Situated in a 75,000 sq ft building known as "Gasoline Alley", within Heritage Park , is a collection donated by...
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Aerial attack on Milan cathedral: camera drone goes rogue
Camera drone, similar to one used in Milan incident. Photo:Asurnipal / Wikimedia Milan's cathedral suffered some damage early Monday morning when a small drone, equipped with a camera, crashed into a construction cable on...
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April 7, 2018: Rousseau Chocolatier, Halifax
If you are a lover of beautiful and delicious chocolates, as DrFumblefinger is, be sure you stop at Rousseau Chocolatier when visiting Halifax.
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Visiting Siracusa, One of Sicily's Oldest Cities
Jonathan L visits Siracusa, one of the oldest cities in Sicily.
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Barbie Expo, Montreal
Travel Rob was surprised to see just how nice the Barbie Expo in Montreal is.
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Merritt Island Wildlife National Refuge
DrFumblefinger explores the right bird life at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida, just north of the Kennedy Space Center.
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Google Maps dominates the field
The leading map app has 67% of the business, and its sibling has another 12% share.
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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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Yet another contender for 'longest flight'
Singapore Airlines will revive its Singapore-Newark route with an ultra-longrange A350. At least for a while, it will be the longest nonstop route,
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Wagah Border Crossing, India (Where Gumbo was #267)
Gumbo was visiting the India-Pakistan border crossing at Wagah. A popular flag-lowering ceremony takes place just before sunset every day.
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Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#67)
Lynn Millar spotted Gumbo's last locale, the faux-Bavarian village of Leavenworth, WA. But Gumbo hates when everyone knows where he's gone, and he's now taken himself far from there...but where? Can you and your fellow Gumbo...
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Parc des Buttes Chaumont, Paris: Where Gumbo Was (#67)
Paris's Parc des Buttes Chaumont, in the eastern part of the city, can fool you. In this case, it fooled all but PortMoresby, who somehow knew this seemingly tropical wilderness, with its sketchy bridge and photographed through falling rain, was...
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Budapest's Great Synagogue
Commonly called the Dohanyi Street Synagogue, Budapest's biggest Jewish house of worship is also the largest synagogue in Europe, and one of the half-dozen largest in the world. But its significance goes well beyond its seating capacity (1500 men at...
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April 14, 2017: Express Ferry, Gomera, Canary Islands
If you like to travel on a fast ship, Ian Cook would like you to meet the Canary Islands' Benchijigua Express.
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New airport scanners may end all that unpacking
New scanners, using a different technology, will let us leave our gear and liquids in the bag and speed up scanning. They're in live trials now.
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park (Where Gumbo was #326)
Gumbo was visiting the fabulous San Diego Zoo Safari Park. About a half hour's drive north of San Diego, it covers a vaste 1800 acres and offers the opportunity to see hundreds of species of often endangered animals roam freely in their vast enclosures.
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Rambling South of Broad, Charleston
DrFumblefinger shares images of buildings and gardens he found while wandering the streets south of Broad in historic Charleston.
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Etihad rethinks its plans and fleet
Etihad is delaying and modifying some of its aircraft orders with both major makers as its financial situation gets tighter.
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Yukon Transportation Museum, Whitehorse (Where Gumbo was #312)
DrFumblefinger visits the Yukon Transportation Museum in Whitehorse. The Museum features the history of transportation in the territory, with many examples of the machinery used to develop this wild land.
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PEZ Visitors Center, Orange, Connecticut
Jonathan L takes us on a nostalgic day trip to visit the PEZ Visitors center in Orange, Connecticut
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Tips on Traveling with Parents
It seems a little strange to me to ask this question, since when I was a kid, I was an expert at traveling with parents. I had a lot of useful backseat behaviors to get treats, or a break from the car...whatever. But now both of my parents...
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Antigua, Guatemala: Walking Tour, Part 2
Antigua (Guatemala) is about 45 minutes away from Guatemala city. Located on the central highlands it is surrounded by several volcanoes, the largest of which, Volcan de Agua, has erupted several times, triggering associated earthquakes that have...
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Disney World's Boardwalk, Beach and Yacht Club Resorts. (Where Gumbo was #141)
Gumbo was visiting Walt Disney World; Specifically, he was visiting the "Epcot Resort" region which surrounds Crescent Lake, including the Beach and Yacht Club resorts and Disney's Boardwalk. Disney is great at illusion, and this place is a great example of their art.
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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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Santa Fe sparkles for the holidays
Hotels, churches, museums, the plaza and downtown streets are decked out for the holidays in Santa Fe, New Mexico. As the oldest capital city in North America and the oldest European city west of the Mississippi, Santa Fe is steeped in tradition and respect for the Christian faith which is reflected in its Christmastime charm. Originally occupied by Pueblo Indians, the "Kingdom of New Mexico" was first claimed for Spain in 1540 — 67 years before the founding of Santa Fe. Today its...
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The extras we're willing to pay for...
See what Extras Americans are willing to pay for and what they won't pay for when flying
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Half of Americans say "NO" to checked bags
About half of all Americans say they avoid checking a bag when they fly.
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Palau Güell, Barcelona (Where Gumbo was #170)
Gumbo was visiting on of Gaudi's first home projects, Palau Güell, in Barcelona. See the fine architectural details of this interesting home.
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January 19, 2019: A Jain Parade, Delhi
Unexpectedly, a parade of individuals of the Jain faith passed DrFumblefinger while he was walking the streets of Old Delhi.
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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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Oracle 1Z0-063 Exam: Perfect Launchpad for Your Database Administrator Career
A new SPONSOR for our website, Prepaway, offers you help in gaining Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate certification
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Aug. 7, 2018: Airlie Gardens, Wilmington, NC
Marilyn Jones takes us to the lavish North Carolina gardens created at the turn of the last century by Sarah Jones.