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Celebrating the Royal Wedding in Historic Victoria, BC
by W. Ruth Kozak It was a historic Royal Wedding weekend celebrated in style in British Columbia’s capital city, … [Read More...]
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Exotic Animals of Chitwan National Park, Nepal
by Renee Hefti Graham Chitwan, a hunting resort for royal families in the 1800s, was designated a UNESCO World … [Read More...]
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Cliff Side Temple Tombs of Fethiye, Turkey
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Nauplion, the Fortified City
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Discovering Quadra Island, British Columbia
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Between the Beaches and the Barrio
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