Tagged With "Jean Bonnet Tavern"
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 27: Paris's Stravinsky Fountain
Absolutely wonderful. You can almost hear the music and the splashing water. Thanks for the lovely photos.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Mar. 30, 2014: Jean Cocteau on Wine
I've seen Jerez de la Frontera on the map and have wondered about it. So far I haven't contrived to get there, close, but not quite. But as the name says, a place at the edge, so I must sometime, right? What did you think of it?
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Mar. 30, 2014: Jean Cocteau on Wine
Well, borders change and Jerez is no longer "on the edge" of anything. Aside from the sherry houses, it seemed a pleasant mid-size city with nice parks and squares, a gorgeous tiled rail station and an Alcazar with an interesting history. The last two are featured in a blog here on TravelGumbo. See https://www.travelgumbo.com/blo...-window-into-history
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Mar. 30, 2014: Jean Cocteau on Wine
Yes, I saw the Alcazar pictures and loved them. I was thinking more along the lines of a suitable place for hanging out a few days or more, my favorite activity, if you can call sitting in cafes an activity. Sounds like a candidate. I still consider it at an edge, less than 100 miles from another continent.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Mar. 30, 2014: Jean Cocteau on Wine
Well, the two cafes we sat in both had pleasant pastries, and quite an assortment of sherries. And there are many smaller towns nearby that would have been of interest if we had had more time.
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Re: Pittsburgh's North Side
My parents lived and grew up on the Northside from the 1920's to the 1950's. I was born in the city and baptized on the Northside. My grandparents Northside house is now in a dangerous slum area. There are many great ethnic eateries in the area, especially German in the Northside neighborhood of Deutschtown. Max's Tavern is a great spot for German fare and beer.
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Re: May 5, 2016: Liverpool Homes That Were "Saved" by World War II
Fascinating story and an odd sidelight of the war. I believe you had another "saved by the war" story a while ago here, a picturesque tavern whose demolition order lapsed because everyone was too busy with the war.
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Re: The Stravinsky Fountain, Paris
Not only children play in the fountain in the summer; looking through older pictures I found this intrepid canine happily splashing about.
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Re: Parc des Buttes Chaumont, Paris: A Park with a Past
What a beautiful park! I like that you appreciated the rain as "impressionist paintings."
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Re: Parc des Buttes Chaumont, Paris: A Park with a Past
You've caught the soul of the park in these photos Paul. Reminds me of some of my best travel pix. I too have a Lady walking some 100 yards in front of me too. My wife and I enjoy our "solo" vacations during the day while I take photos - and meet up later because its raining.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 27: Paris's Stravinsky Fountain
The Stravinsky Fountain, its figures inspired by Stravinsky’s music (and especially the Rites of Spring), is one of my favorite places in Paris to sit and watch people, especially children. It’s sandwiched into a plaza between the Pompidou...
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Controversy for New Concert Hall in Paris
Photo from Philharmonie of Paris / W. Beaucardet The €390 million Philharmonie of Paris opened in January of 2015, after delays and cost overruns with controversy. Its star...
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The Stravinsky Fountain, Paris
I have quite a few favorite places in Paris, but I think the Stravinsky Fountain is the only one I've gotten to on every visit. I never get tired of it, or of watching children marvel at it, or of the whole idea of this wonderful whimsical...
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Parc des Buttes Chaumont, Paris: A Park with a Past
Like so many of the great parks, Paris' Parc des Buttes Chaumont, seems to be at one with nature, or even to be nature itself. But while this park is beautiful, and a favorite of Paris families in the northeastern part of the city, it has a...
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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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March 23, 2017: Proud to be Hookers at Jean's Gift Shop, Chéticamp, NS
Don't let the name fool you. This family friendly arts & crafts gift shop should be rated "A" for Awesome.
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Paris has a bee in its bonnet
Paris rooftops are becoming home to beehives that may help reverse declines in honeybee populations.
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Edinburgh, Scotland for 2.5 days....help!
Hi- we will be travelling to Scotland the end of September and I am trying to get my itinerary together for Edinburgh. We will only have 2.5 days here and I want to make the most of it. We are staying near the Waverly Train Station so I think we are close to a lot of the major sites. I need one thing Sunday afternoon when we get there before we get ready for dinner. Can anyone help? I was planning Monday and Tuesday being our "pound the pavement" days but not so much that we are overwhelmed.
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Poking around Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a visit to the small and historic West Virginia town of Berkeley Springs.
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Delaware and Ulster Railroad, Arkville, NY
Jonathan L takes a ride through the Catskills on the Delaware & Ulster RR
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Get Your Drink On at Hofbrauhaus – Munich, Germany
Samantha and her husband had a great time drinking a liter of beer, listening to music, enjoying a pretzel, and making new friends at Hofbrauhaus in Munich, Germany. Check it out while in the area. You won't be disappointed.
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Nature and History: Great Falls of the Potomac
The Potomac River's spectacular falls just north of Washington are a pleasant visit, and the scene of important American history.
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Turquoise Trail: A beautiful trip through New Mexico
Jonthan L takes us on a trip along The Turquoise Trail, with stops at Tinkertown and Madrid.
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Ashland, Virginia: "Center of the Universe"
Stephanie shares a visit to the charming community of Ashland, known by some as the "Center of the Universe".
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Back in Time at Bedford's 1700s-era Tavern
Stephanie shares a visit to the popular historic Jean Bonnet Tavern.
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Paris approves 3 startling new towers
Paris is about to get a major facelift for its skyline with approval of plans for three unusual towers, but many are not happy with the decision. Mot of central Paris is limited to buildings of up to six stories, and no skyscrapers have been built in...
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Airport trend: More local restaurants
Branch of Casavana, a Florida Cuban favorite, at Ft Lauderdale Photo: Delaware North A welcome trend in airports, especially for those of us who sometimes find airports so alike we wonder where we are: More airports are...
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Omni Bedford Springs Resort Stands the Test of Time
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a visit to Bedford Springs, including the fabulous and expansive Omni resorts (and some of the other hidden treasures of the region)
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A Quick Philly Jaunt to a Few Philly Haunts
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a visit to Philadelphia, highlighted by the terrific views from from the One Liberty Observation Deck.
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Wetting My Whistle: Berkeley Springs water tasting
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares her experience as a water judge (tasting, not swimming or diving) in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.
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A Rambler in Strasbourg
PHeymont's fallen in love with Strasbourg, and shares some pictures and memories of a recent stay.
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Not-So-Hidden Gems in Historic Lewisburg
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares some of the travel treasures she discovered while visiting Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
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Saint-Jean de Montmartre: An Art Nouveau Church in Paris
There are hundreds of churches in Paris, many even sharing names, but my favorite of the moment is Saint-Jean de Montmartre, which must be among the most unusual in the city. Its history is not that of centuries and kings and great events, like Notre...
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Coastal California: A Village, a Hamlet, and a Wide Spot in the Road
I was born in San Francisco and grew up in the Bay Area, mostly in Redwood City on the Peninsula, 25 miles south of the City, on the east side of the mountains that separate the bay from the ocean. During my teens, on warm weekends and hot...
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Celebrate Kentucky History in Danville
Local history with national connection is the thread of this report by Jonathan L
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July 23, 2016: Circles of Art and Life
Similar shapes, very different origins for these items from the Lyme Regis Museum in Dorset.
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Touring Maryland's Scenic Eastern Shore
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger visits pretty Talbot County in Maryland, and shares some suggestions for fun ways to spend your time in the small towns of Easton, Oxford and St. Michaels.
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National Automobile Museum, Turin, Italy (Where Gumbo was #327)
Gumbo was visiting the fascinating car collection on exhibit at MAUTO, Italy's National Automobile Museum, located in Turin.
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Small Van Gogh museum, big gift
It could be real: A small Van Gogh museum is left a painting that may be an unknown work by the artist.
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March 20, 2019: Grand Ducal Palace, Luxembourg City
We look at the Grand Palace of the tiny country of Luxembourg in our Pic of the Day.
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Searching for Yarn in All the Right Places
JHeymont shares thoughts on traveling, knitting and seeking out local yarns as her travel souvenirs.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Back to the Founding
Join Jonathan L on a visit to the grand-daddy of all the living history museums and costumed interpreters.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Mar. 30, 2014: Jean Cocteau on Wine
The Byass-Gonzalez winery in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, makers of Tio Pepe, has a very unusual guestbook: distinguished, or at least famous, visitors are asked to autograph wine barrels! When we visited we saw quite a few...Picasso,...
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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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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 28, 2014: Michie Tavern, Charlottesville, Virginia
Situated a few miles downhill from Thomas Jefferson's Monticello is Michie Tavern.Visiting Michie Tavern is like stepping back in time because of its colonial atmosphere and furnishings. The above photo is of a desk in the Tavern, its setting...
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Old Salem, North Carolina (Where Gumbo was #151)
Gumbo was visiting Old Salem Historic District in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Jean Case elected Chair of National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society elected Jean Case to be the first woman Chair in the Society's 128-year history.
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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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Jan. 12, 2019: Trad Music at a Dublin Pub
PHeymont and his wife found good food, good music and a pleasant evening in Dublin's Celt Tavern.
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Bolzano's Signs of Trade
In South Tyrol's bi-lingual capital, historic and graphic business signs still have a role to play