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Grenada, the Spice Island
by Larry Zeletel Grenada was one of the ports of call during a cruise our cruise ship made in 1978 shortly before the … [Read More...]
Hidden Gems of Istanbul
-"Istanbul was Constantinople; now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople; been a long time gone, Constantinople; now it's … [Read More...]
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In the heartland of Illinois, the remnants of a once-mighty city whisper tales of a forgotten era. This archaeological … [Read More...]
The Mystery of Otut-Tun
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Ronda, Dreamed City of Spain
by Ana Ruiz “Stay calm and don’t look out the window!” I say to myself on the uphill bus ride from Málaga to Ronda … [Read More...]
Kariya Park, Mississauga, Ontario: History, Friendship And Beauty Of The Nature
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Paris: Sleeping With Dupytren
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Portugal: Lisbon and Sintra
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Breaking Codes at Bletchley Park
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi
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Oswiecim, Poland: Auschitwitz-Birkinau Museum
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