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Fairy Stone Lake State Park

The Mystery of Fairy Stone State Park in Fayerdale, Virginia

by Patricia Apelt The idea of a city under water often sounds like folklore, bringing images of the Lost City of … [Read More...]

Anacortes shop window

The Christmas Tree Built For A Town On The Sea

Anacortes, Washington by Jami Savage  Anacortes is a beautiful coastal community located in the northwest corner of … [Read More...]

Historic steam locomotive engine on turntable at Bympie railway station

The Mary Valley Rattler

Gympie, Queensland, Australia by Keith Kellett All over the world, railways are coming out of use. But, in many … [Read More...]

Hong Kong city skyline

Navigating Hong Kong Visa for Indians: Your Essential Guide

For travel enthusiasts, the allure of Hong Kong's bustling streets, vibrant culture, and stunning skyline is undeniable. … [Read More...]

interior of Neruda's house

Chile: Visiting Neruda’s Houses

by W. Ruth Kozak So through me, freedom and the sea will make their answer to the shuttered heart.” - Pablo Neruda, … [Read More...]

Mount Rinjani at sunset

Indonesia: Lombok, the Waters of Mount Rinjani

by Lesley Hebert I was standing on the slopes of an Indonesian volcano, covered in mud, trying to remember how … [Read More...]

sword in the stone in Tuscany

San Galgano and the Italian Sword in the Stone

Tuscany, Italy by Sarah Humphreys Unlike Arthur’s mighty weapon, The Italian version of Excalibur is on display for … [Read More...]

Josef Michlik holds musical instrument

A Slovak Family Sojourn

Tatra, Slovakia by Tom Koppel Slender and fit, Josef Michlik, an acclaimed carver and folk artist in his 80s, draws … [Read More...]

Jerusalem, with the Western wall and Dome of the Rock

Walks in the Holy Land

Jerusalem, Israel by Norman A. Rubin Pilgrimage to the Holy land by Christian pilgrims of all races and … [Read More...]

Gaumukh glacier

A Camping Trek in the Himalayas of India

by Mary Anne Broccolo  It’s late evening as our taxi bounces us through the streets of New Delhi from the airport to … [Read More...]

Victor Colorado welcome sign

A Clean Sweep

Victor, Colorado by Dedra Montoya “I think we’re kinda stuck in 1900,” says the owner of the Victor Trading Company, … [Read More...]

Florence Italy sunrise

Florence, Italy Day Trips

FOREVER FIRENZE By Leslie Jones Standing in the middle of Piazza della Signoria, I am completely mesmerized by my … [Read More...]

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