Tagged With "Temple of Tooth"
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Portland, Oregon — Part I - Eating
Portland’s vibe is mellow and friendly; its culture is food-forward. We, newbies, came to eat, taste wine (apologies to the breweries), and walk. We expected cool temperatures but arrived at the height of a heat wave, so we paced...
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In Egypt: Luxor West Bank
PortMoresby visits 3 sites on the West Bank of the River Nile, opposite Luxor near the Valley of the Kings, the ancient Theban Necropolis.
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In Egypt: Philae Island
Arriving in Aswan, PortMoresby visits an island and its temple with an unusual history.
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Dunstaffnage Castle, Scotland
Ian Cook shares beautiful images and a detailed history of Dunstaffnage Castle. Built in the 13th century, it is one of the oldest castles in Scotland and has stood witness to many of the country's key historic events.
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Visiting the Temples at Agrigento, Sicily
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of the Valley of Temples in Agrigento, Sicily.
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Khajuraho Group of Monuments, India (Where Gumbo was #250)
Gumbo was visiting the beautiful group of monuments at Khajuraho, India. This is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is an admixture of Hindu and Jain temples. The site is especially known for its detailed sculptures.
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In Egypt: Luxor & Karnak
With a week to spend in Luxor, PortMoresby visits Luxor Temple, very near her apartment, then 3 kilometers northward along the Nile, wanders within the Temples of Karnak.
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The Royal Tyrrell Museum, Drumheller, Alberta (Where Gumbo was #259)
Gumbo was visiting the fabulous Royal Tyrrell Museum in Alberta. The Museum is home to the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world. A fascinating destination for the entire family.
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The Best Thing to Order is What They’ve Got
Bob Cranwell shares an adventure into the Ethiopian highlands -- his was the first group of tourists to arrive after the rainy season and they found nothing was stocked or ready for them. What to do? Let Bob explain.
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Taking a tour to Chichén Itzá
Jonathan L takes us along on a tour of Chichén Itzá, with a bonus swim in an underground lake.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 2: In Athens, the Past is Always Near
Remains of the Temple of Olympian Zeus stand in an open park near downtown Athens. The Acropolis, with the Parthenon, is the most famous site for remains of ancient Greece, but there are many others scattered throughout the city--sometimes as part of...
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Finding Reiner #7: Shrapnel & Bones
Paweł and I are back in his little red car on one-lane Polish roads behind tractors. Google Maps underestimates our driving time, and we’re going nowhere fast. Nothing fazes Paweł though, and he's ready with cameras for any kind of...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 12, 2014: Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
Ireland is well known for it's music, food, brews and friendly fun people, all of which (and more) can be found and enjoyed in Temple Bar. Temple Bar is an area on the south bank of the River Liffey in...
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The Temple of Heaven, Beijing China (Where Gumbo was #180)
Gumbo spent the past week visiting Tian Tian Park and the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China
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Airline 'Battle for Seattle' boosts airport business
As Delta and Alaska continue to battle for dominance of their Seattle hubs, the airport is gaining more passengers and business.
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Segesta, Sicily (Where Gumbo Was #196)
Gumbo was visiting the archaeologic park in Segesta, Sicily. Situated on the hills of a beautiful mountaineous region, the site has a well preserved Greek Doric Temple and an amphitheater that is used even to this day.
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Bored with museums? Spain has some eye-openers for you!
A museum of salt-and-pepper shakers is only one of the unusual museums of Spain.
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Little Market Square, Krakow
DrFumblefinger visits Little Market Square where each weekend a popular market is held featuring live entertainment, many food vendors, and a variety of handicrafts.
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June 5, 2019: A Pioneer Synagogue, Leadville
DrFumblefinger visits an Synagogue built in Leadville during the mining hey-dey of the late 19th century.
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In search of one’s self—A Buddhist Temple Stay in South Korea
Intrigued by the mysticism of monastic life, and curious about the day-to-day life of monks, Melissa Douglas spent several days in a Buddhist temple.
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March 2, 2016. Making bread, Amritsar
In India, every Sikh temple provides two free meals a day to anyone needing or wanting them. These two women prepare bread for the meals.
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A Day in Cape May
Stephanie enjoys the beautiful architectural and gustatory treats during a day at lovely Cape May.
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Revealing Your Soul in Bali (An Amazing Mini Guide)
Nina Simons shares several memorable sights and activities for your visit to the beautiful island of Bali.
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Varied and Tasty: London's Borough Market
PHeymont visits one of London's busiest and most varied markets. It's also one of the oldest, and has separate sessions for wholesale and retail.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 24, 2015: Floating Over Bagan’s 4,000 Temples, Myanmar
What a fantastic experience; the temples are so beautiful!! Great photos!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 24, 2015: Floating Over Bagan’s 4,000 Temples, Myanmar
The photos seem as though they might have been taken on a different planet,,,beautiful images!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 24, 2015: Floating Over Bagan’s 4,000 Temples, Myanmar
Thank you! Yes, this was a unique experience... Bagan was one of the most beautiful places I experienced in Asia. Cheers, Gilles
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Re: Take-Away Travel Tips
Great Tips! I've been on the road a lot the last few years and for me lack of internet has wasted a great deal of time and money. In the countries I am able to , a data plan for internet, will become a must for me. A phone plan like Project Fi from Google allows you to buy data at a reasonable cost and make your phone a portable hot spot. And for countries like Japan, where you have to buy pain relievers at the pharmacy, Advil and or Tylenol brought in your carryon can save you a night of...
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Re: Khajuraho Group of Monuments, India (Where Gumbo was #250)
Try and get a full day here and hire a cycle to explore !
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Re: An Indulgent Food Journey across Istanbul
I normally don't have a sweet tooth, but I couldn't resist those desserts you pictured !
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Re: In search of one’s self—A Buddhist Temple Stay in South Korea
Melissa, what a fantastic piece! Great info told in a personal way. Exactly what TG is all about! It sounds like a Buddhist Temple stay is wonderful opportunity and the cost doesn't seem so bad either. Thanks for sharing and I'd love to try a stay myself one day.
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Re: In search of one’s self—A Buddhist Temple Stay in South Korea
Loved your blog and especially the humor in it! Hope to see more!
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Re: In search of one’s self—A Buddhist Temple Stay in South Korea
What a great travel experience and, I'm sure, the core of one of your favorite lifetime travel memories. Thanks for sharing your experience, and welcome to TravelGumbo!
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Re: In search of one’s self—A Buddhist Temple Stay in South Korea
Really cool! Seems very interesting to find out, and also to chill a bit from how fast we live sometimes. Do they take only a few people at a time, or were there groups there?
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Re: In search of one’s self—A Buddhist Temple Stay in South Korea
Nice! I've never heard of anything like it, but I'll definitely be looking into it now. Cheers for the info, and the great blog
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Re: Segesta, Sicily (Where Gumbo Was #196)
Wonderful presentation DrF. Enjoyed sharing your travels !