For many of us New Year’s Day begins with the tradition of watching the beautiful Tournament of Roses Parade preceding the Rose Bowl Football Game in Pasadena, California. Each year we have marveled at the enormous figures on the floats …
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Pandaw’s Red River Cruise by Sandra and John Scott
When I was on Pandaw’s Halong Bay and Red River Cruise I truly understood the quote, “Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you have traveled.” I have watched movies, documentaries, and read books about Vietnam …
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The Trionic Veloped: Changing Lives All Over The World by Linda Oatman
One innovative product can change millions of lives, and the Trionic Veloped is doing just that. Opening possibilities all over the world, the Veloped is known as the only off-road walker on the market. From Swedish snows to beaches in …
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On and Off the Cobblestone Path in Prague and Environs: Four Days in the Czech Republic by Saul Schwartz
Prague is a vibrant European capital city with lots of atmosphere. It is a city rich with a repository of Baroque, Romanesque, Art Nouveau and Medieval buildings that stir the imagination. Little remains from the dreary days of Communist domination …
Parading in Gay Taipei by Emma Krasov
Photography by Emma Krasov Taiwan’s growing prosperity, its high tech developing alongside upscale retail and hospitality, the freedom-loving stance and the innate friendliness of Taiwanese people, many of whom speak good English, make this East Asian country an attractive vacation …
Landing on a Glacier! by Bonnie and Bill Neely
New Zealand, which has recently been officially declared the eighth continent and named Zealandia, is a Wonderful place to visit. With a population of about four million, half of whom live in the capital city of Auckland, the countryside drives …
Israel: Apart From This World by Perry and Brandi Montoya
Photographs by Perry and Gannon Montoya As a young man, while living in the western state of Utah in the United States, I read a fascinating copy of David S. Boyer’s (December 1958) archived National Geographic article entitled, Geographical Twins: …
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La Jolla Getaway by Howard Hian
After Labor Day, the tourists have headed home, the weather is ideal, and there’s plenty of parking. What a perfect time to visit San Diego’s favorite “village,” La Jolla. Vacationing in my hometown was very appealing. Where To Stay …
Memories of the Memorial Day Weekend in Connecticut by Saul Schwartz
Connecticut is the third smallest state in size. My wife Fern and I sought to cover many Connecticut highlights over the three-day weekend. Using Hartford’s central location as our base, we discovered quite a few great experiences in the Constitution …
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The Prague Experience: Walking Tours, Historic Hotels by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov In Prague, every traveler faces a challenge of finding a place to stay that would be close to the major historical sites. And major sites in Prague are plenty! From the Old Town to the New …
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