This sun drenched playground of the rich and famous has been the setting for commerce, explorations, cultural exchange and conflict from ancient times. The Mediterranean, the world’s largest inland sea, encircled by Europe, Asia, and Africa, continues to draw travelers …
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Matagorda County, Texas, a Destination Vacation by Helen Fasken
I knew my home state was great and had a lot to offer, but I am one of the native Texans that thought I have to go out of state to be adventurous and enjoy my vacation. So when I …
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Day of the (Almost) Hero by Barry Napier
EasyJet Flight 4565 from Berlin, leaving at 2.30pm, 10th November, 2005, began as any other… As favoured Class A passengers, my wife and I swaggered aboard the great iron bird ready to choose our seats. Wanting extra leg-room we sat …
Bats, Baseball and Baths At Howe Caverns, Cooperstown and Sharon Springs by Ron Kapon
Two and a half days was enough time for me to visit three of the most interesting and diverse attractions in New York State. I started my journey by taking Amtrak from NYC to Albany (the capitol of New York …
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Angkor Wat by Bicycle by Antonio Graceffo
“Gi gong. Gi gong!” I repeated, switching to Khmer. “I want to ride a bicycle around Angkor Wat.” I insisted.”But it is more than thirty kilometers.” Protested the clerk at the bicycle shop. “And besides, it is raining.” Thirty kilometers …
Valley of the Gods: Part 1 Manali by Arvind Viswanathan
As soon as I got off the bus from Delhi early in the morning, I realized Manali had evolved and appeared to be was quite very different from what I had experienced before, and I immediately hoped (the pessimist that …
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A MORNING WITH THE DOLPHINS by Mary McIntosh
In April of 1993 I spent a month in Australia, a couple of weeks with friends on the east coast, and then I took the train from Adelaide to Perth to visit friends I’d met on my trip to Scandinavia …
Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Arenal is the most famous active volcano in Costa Rica and is a big attraction for tourists. The town of La Fortuna caters to all kinds of tourists, with accommodations ranging from $6 a night in well-located, clean hostels, to …
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Teenagers Traveling In Greece by Kate Greenfield
Upon traveling to Greece, you will be seeing an entirely new culture. You will witness things that here in America would seem absolutely ridiculous. At around three o’clock in the afternoon in Greece, everything is quiet because everyone goes home …
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Views of a Cruise by Michael Levy
I have often found that the funniest experience come to us in life by just observing our fellow humans and being aware of our surroundings. Recently I was sat on the open decks outside the buffet cafe on board a …
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