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It’s The Real Thing
Florence, Italy by Peppa Martin Bands of Senegalese boys wander Florence selling fakes. From random perches around … [Read More...]
Langkawi: Island of Legends
Malaysia by W. Ruth Kozak Ever since I was a child, entranced by pirate stories, I’ve wanted to explore a tropical … [Read More...]
Jesus’ Home Away From Home
Israel: The North Shore Of The Sea Of Galilee by Troy Herrick After leaving Nazareth and before meeting his … [Read More...]
Ostia Antica: The Other Pompeii
Italy by Wynne Crombie In the early sixties, I had explored Pompeii. Now, over 40 years later, my husband and I set … [Read More...]
A Traveler’s Guide to Lima, Ohio
Lima, Ohio, may not always appear on every travel itinerary, but this welcoming Midwestern city offers a surprising mix … [Read More...]
Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds, England
Following a Monk's Life by Marc Latham I am sitting in the tranquil green grounds of Kirkstall Abbey, with the … [Read More...]
Luxurious Alternative to Everest Base Camp Trek
Nestled amidst the breathtaking peaks of the Himalayas lies a one-of-a-kind adventure - the Everest Base Camp Trek. … [Read More...]
Galena, Illinois: A Step Back In Time
by Wynne Crombie Two hundred years ago Galena, Illinois was mainly for traders, miners and Indians. Fifty years … [Read More...]
France: Touring Around Historic Saint-Malo and Mont-Saint-Michel
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Vietnam: War and Peace
by Barry Truter It’s January 26th and I'm holed up in the Old Quarter of Hanoi for a week, falling for the city … [Read More...]
Lake Titicaca for Christmas
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