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Pennsylvania: Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
by K.A. Thomsen There is no place like Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Nicknamed by locals the “Christmas City,” it is the … [Read More...]
Le Vieus Paris – Walking The Île de la Cité
Paris, France by Anne Harrison Where else to begin exploring Paris, but where the city began? Walking through the … [Read More...]
Working Remotely While Exploring Historic Cities Around the World
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Consulting the Apollo Oracle
Didim, Turkey by Inka Piegsa-quischotte Will the oracle talk to me? Will the Medusa turn me to stone? I laugh at … [Read More...]
Mexico City Blues: Following The Beat Trail to La Roma
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5 Cities That Helped Shape the Soundtrack of History
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Exploring the Culture and History of the Caribbean
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A Student’s Volunteering Tour of India
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Adventures in the Southwest: The Ancient Cultures of Mesa Verde, Colorado
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Faded Glory: Ramalinga Vilasam
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