Tagged With "Gore Range"
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Charleston's Grand Mansions: Aiken-Rhett House
On a recent visit to Charleston, South Carolina, I bought a 2-day pass, called the Charleston Heritage Passport , at the North Charleston Visitor Center near the airport, and planned to include as many of the sites it offered of...
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Yellowstone: Old Faithful Inn & Geyser
PortMoresby arrives in Yellowstone and begins her visit at the logical place, Old Faithful Geyser and its companion, the Old Faithful Inn.
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Vacation: Time for a hike, or a snooze on the beach?
No answers, but plenty of numbers on the age-old question of what to do with vacation.
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Exploring Psirri, Athens, Greece
SeeSaw visits a gritty neighborhood in Athens, one she skipped at first, and falls in love with its lively atmosphere and fascinating mix of people.
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Do you see what I mean ?
Robert Cranwell likes to look at the little things when he travels in nature and explains why -- you will too once you've read his post.
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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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How To Experience A Nature Stay In The Historic Inns Of Maryland
Have you ever imagined waking up to the sound of a rooster? Or have you thought to seat around the countryside with your family and having a homemade meal? Do you want to make these possible? If yes, visit Historic Inns of Maryla nd . If you’re sick of sterile hotel rooms, you’d likely to get a closer look at the local culture on your next trip, consider a countryside home stay or farm stay. Why To Choose Farm Stay? Staying on a working farm or in the home of a local family can offer an...
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May 29, 2018: Cai Rang Floating Market
Join Marilyn Jones for a unique Vietnamese market that she says is "organized chaos" and "a lyrical ensemble of commerce at its best."
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Gold Country, California: The Great Republic of Rough & Ready
“Do you live around here?” The question came from a guy emerging from the Fippin Blacksmith Shop, while I was admiring a very pretty motorcycle parked in front. I was pleased he got it right, guessing that even locals...
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Shimmering Lakes and Romantic Palaces of Udaipur
A magical, purple hued sunrise glowed over the shimmering lake welcoming us to the romantic city of Udaipur. After climbing up a maze of narrow stairs and corridors, brightly painted with beautiful scenes of elephants and Indian women, we...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 20, 2014: The Ski Trooper, Vail, Colorado
When you first see him at a distance, your impression is that he's real. Walking on the bank of Gore Creek is a white garbed figure carrying skis and... a rifle?!? You do a double take and realize it's an amazing life-sized,...
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From Corfe Castle to Kingston Lacy - Part 2
When we last met " Brave Dame Mary", (Lady Mary Banks) in 1645, she had just been rudely ejected from her "palatial" apartments in Corfe Castle by a troop of Parliamentarian "Roundhead" soldiers having been betrayed by the foul Colonel Pitman (boo,...
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Cruising the Chilean Coast
Jonathan L took a cruise from Valparaíso Chile to San Francisco. Here is his first report, from Coquimbo and Arica Chile
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What was the worst thing…?
Bob Cranwell, the Amateur Emigrant and former tour guide, shares a moment in Yemen that at times haunts him to this day.
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9 BEST RESTAURANTS IN DUBAI FOR TOURISM
Complimenting Dubai’s luxury hotels square measure its top-notch restaurants that cater to any or all sorts of tastes. the worldwide town is stuffed with many authentic Thai, Indian, Italian, French, Japanese, Asian, and Chinese restaurants. Dubai touristry is booming with guests from all corners of the world, therefore, you may be spoilt for selection whereas selecting a building for that excellent dinner date or celebration along with your close to and pricey ones. the town isn't simply a...
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Jetliner giants finish in near-tie
The two big aircraft rivals ended the year in a virtual tie, although Boeing did notably better in new orders.
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The Red Fort, Delhi (Where Gumbo was #391)
Gumbo was visiting the massive Red Fort Complex in Old Delhi. Home to the Mughal emperor and his court, the Red Fort is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Liberty Bell, Independence National Historic Park, Philadelphia
DrFumblefinger visits the famous cracked Liberty Bell, which rang above Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
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Re: Amateur Emigrants: From Mountain to Sea
https://www.travelgumbo.com/bl...4#666170148711825784 There was only a 5 metre stretch of concrete to the Yasmina - just to stabilise the stream bed- the rest was as seen on the shepherd and mule shot, vague 4wd tracks in the rubble. Astonishingly, when I went back with a girlfriend in a hire car from Marrakesh in 1997, I arrived in the dark and was speaking with my companion in the car park and a shout rang out “BOB !” My voice had been recognised after 11 years by Hassan the vet brother.
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Ho Chi Minh City: a glimpse of Vietnam’s past
Barry shows us some of the interesting and historic sites of the city formerly known as Saigon.
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Gore Valley Trail, Vail
DrFumblefinger shares an easy and scenic hike in the pretty ski resort town of Vail, Colorado
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The Gore Range, Colorado
DrFumblefinger visits the impressive Gore Range, one of Colorado's great mountain ranges.
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The Floating Markets of Vietnam
Barry Barford takes to the water to experience Vietnam’s unique floating markets.