Tagged With "Whitemouth Falls"
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December 14, 2017: Snow-shoeing on Mt. Spokane
A winter wonderland, DrFumblefinger shares photos of snow-shoeing on Mt. Spokane after a fresh snow-fall.
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The Cloisters: Medieval Crafts and Glass
The third and last part of PHeymont's visit to The Cloisters focuses on stained glass and craftsmanship
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Munich's sad choice: No Oktoberfest
Bierfest fans will have to settle for socially-distant "Prosit!" this year as Munich sides with safety over suds.
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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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Why add Kuang Si Falls in your Laos Tour Package Itinerary?
Details of a beautiful waterfall make it well worth seeing when visiting Laos (sponsored content)
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Abandoned Asylums: An Unusual Destination
Books that can inspire travel come in all sorts: Here's an unusual one that caught Marilyn Jones' attention.
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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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Die Nacht am Rhein
Sailing down the Rhine on a river cruise, Pheymont captured some of the changing light and shapes of the evening.
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Yosemite Falls, California
DrFumblefinger visits Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in Yosemite National Park and one of the tallest in the world. It is best viewed in May when the snow pack is melting in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
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How to Save Money While Traveling
Aman has some suggestions on how to stretch your money further while on your travels (sponsored content).
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How to Save Money While Traveling
Aman has some suggestions on ways to save money while abroad (sponsored content)
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Why You Should Consider Boutique Hotels Over Chain Hotels
A look at a luxury hotel in Brooklyn (sponsored content)
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Railfans: Eyes open for new Acelas!
Amtrak's shiny new high-speed trains crossed the country to a test site; keep your eyes open for their return!
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General Grant National Memorial, New York
PHeymont becomes one of this national monument's few visitors and finds out more about its history.
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Autonomous ship for Mayflower anniversary
Sea trials are underway for a new Mayflower, this one with Artificial Intelligence substituting for the captain.
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Coming soon: Blind spot detector for bikes
A new device is intended to keep cyclists from being hit by vehicles in their blind spots.
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June 17, 2020: Scotty's Castle, Death Valley
DrFumblefinger visits Scotty's Castle in Death Valley on a clear winter's day.
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June 12, 2020: Grey Friar's Square, Copenhagen
DrFumblefinger visits the somewhat hard to find Grey Friar's Square, not far from Copenhagen's old university.
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November 8, 2019: First Snow, Crowsnest Pass
DrFumblefinger enjoys the first snow on the peaks of the Rocky Mountains framing the Crowsnest Pass.
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November 28, 2019: Fall Colors, Birds Hill Provincial Park
DrFumblefinger enjoyed the pretty display of fall colors at Birds Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba, just north of Winnipeg
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Syria: A Wing and a Prayer
Bob Cranwell shares memories of leading his first tour group into Syria.
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Three tons of pumpkins take Europe prize
It's the World Series of overweight pumpkins, and the champions are all from Belgium.
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Dec. 8, 2019: Pine Ridge Cemetery, Manitoba
DrFumblefinger visits a small pioneer cemetery in an area not far from Winnipeg that has now become incorporated into a provincial park.
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Tren del Fin del Mundo, Ushuaia
DrFumblefinger takes a train journey to the "end of the earth", in southern South America.
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Visiting Alaska In Any Season
A trip to Alaska is on many traveler's bucketlist. Here's a look at what you can expect to find during its different seasons (sponsored content)
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Cologne Cathedral: Empire of Light
The play of light and shadow, inside and out, is what impressed PHeymont most on a visit to one of the world's most-famous cathedrals.
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April 12, 2020: Jama Michalika cafe, Krakow
DrFumblefinger comes across a 19th century cafe in Krakow, exuding historic charm and serving tasty tradiitonal cuisine.
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March 20. 2020: Fresh Snow, Victoria Beach, Manitoba
DrFumblefinger visits the beach resort of Victoria Beach in Manitoba, after a fall of fresh snow.
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Cooperstown NY: Home to more than the Hall of Fame
Jonathan L explores the options in Cooperstown New York, if you are not interested in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Best Ways to Explore Canada
Some of the amazing things you can see and do in Canada (sponsored content)
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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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10 Reasons Why New Zealand Should Be Your Next Holiday Destination
New Zealand is a country of wonders. Here is a listing of some of the best (sponsored content)
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The Subterrean Majesty of Carlsbad Caverns National Park
(Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico) There’s no easy way to get to the Carlsbad Caverns — it’s a pretty remote destination, in the Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico just north of Texas, and...
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A journey around Iceland: 1) Reykjavik
(View of Reykjavik, from Hallsgrimkirkja) I love visiting places that are rich in scenery, mountains, rivers, waterfalls and hiking; Iceland seemed a good fit for me. Until a few years ago the cost of a trip to Iceland was...
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A journey around Iceland: 2) The Golden Circle
(Rainbow over Thingvellir National Park, Iceland) The most popular day trip from Reykjavik is to the “Golden Circle” — three beautiful natural attractions which aren't golden or even vaguely circular. The first of...
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A350 to make U.S. debut in Philly, Jan. 1st
For those airbugs among us, to whom a ride on a new model plane is like spotting a favorite old car on the road, here's the word: Your first chance to sit on an A350 flight in the U.S. will come on New Years, when Qatar puts one of its new planes on a...
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AAA: Your headlights may not be good enough
The standard for automotive headlights is that you should be able to stop the car in the distance that the headlights light up, so that when you see something, you can avoid hitting it. But the American Automobile Association has recently tested all...
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U.S. visitors to Cuba up 36% this year
The number of U.S. visitors without family ties in Cuba has jumped since the two countries started the process of warming up relations. Many of the visitors are flying to Cuba from other countries to avoid U.S. restrictions on just plain tourism; U.S....
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New technology will track flights every 15 minutes
Map of theoretical search areas for MH370. New technology would track planes every 15 minutes A new system that will "ping" flights every 15 minutes, and could have helped located missing flights such as last year's Malaysia MH370, is on the...
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Air France denies mass job cuts, but some seem likely
Air France denied a Friday report that it was preparing 3300 layoffs to cut costs, but didn't deny that some may happen at the end of ongoing negotiations with unions. The carrier is trying to overcome recent losses and become more competitive with...
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Calgary Farmers' Market
Farmers' markets in regions that have four seasons are, as you'd expect, different in character than those you find in tropical climates. Harvest is seasonal, so the best times to visit them is during the summer and...
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Glacier National Park, Montana
“ Far away in northwestern Montana, hidden from view by clustering mountain peaks, lies an unmapped corner – the Crown of the Continent .” George Bird Grinnell (1901) It’s hard for someone who loves being in...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 3, 2015: Aspen Eyes
Those of us who live near the mountains are very familiar with quaking aspens. These trees have characteristic white bark and green leaves in the summer (that shimmer in the wind, hence "quaking"). The leaves turn a...
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Anatomy of a Trip (first things first, where to go?)
To date, all my travel stories on TravelGumbo have been in the past tense. And all my travels out of the country have been multi-month, multi-country affairs. Now, after a move home to California and short adventures closer to home,...
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Anatomy of a Trip (details, details)
Money Planning well under way and a picture emerging of how I might spend my time in Oaxaca, the question of obtaining pesos begins nagging. We all know what to do, assuming there’s nothing left from the last...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 16, 2015: Fall in Glacier National Park
Winter comes early to the Rocky Mountains, especially in the mountain passes and high meadows. But early fall is a great time to visit Glacier National Park. The throngs of families traveling during the summer are back home,...
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Tourist Office Lists Paris' Best Openings for Fall and Winter
The tourist office of Paris released a list of this years best Fall and Winter openings , including a relatively unknown series by Andy Warhol called "Shadows." There will also be a major Picasso exhibit and the reopening of a museum...
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SHAKESPEARE & COMPANY TO OPEN A CAFÉ THIS FALL
Good news and it's been a long time coming - read the story here .
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Holiday Inn Express to Offer Selfies on Pancakes
This fall, selected Holiday Inn Express locations will launch the “Pancake Selfie Express.” It will give people the chance to snap a selfie and then have it laser-imprinted on a pancake. Read More:...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 28, 2015: Maroon Bells, Colorado
These beautiful mountains, part of the Colorado Rockies, are the Maroon Bells which are located in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, near Aspen. They're among the most photographed peaks in Colorado -- and among the most...