Have you always wanted to do more than just see the Alps from a distance? Ready to experience them? Well, now there’s a new way to discover this legendary region. The Via Alpina consists of five hiking trails stretching more …
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Mumbai to Cape Town On Crystal Serenity – An Odyssey to Remember by Larry and Gail Taylor
From Mumbai, India, to South Africa – this sounded like a terrific itinerary. My wife and I loved India, and South Africa was one the places topping our “to do” list. We decided to book this trip on Crystal Cruise …
A Love Affair with Viking River Cruises: Part One by Terry Zinn
There is no better way to travel and see more interesting things than on a cruise. Unpacking once, having an amenable home base for dining, education, entertainment and security are all additional cruise advantages. The ultimate cruise experience is river …
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Discovering Secret Cancun by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov It’s no secret that Cancun, the most popular tourist destination in Mexico, has breathtaking sandy beaches and the clearest water in the Caribbean. It’s also no secret that recently renovated Hotel Zone can accommodate any request …
The Long, Hard Road to Paradise: Big Corn Island, Nicaragua by Lachie Prior
The cold wind pours in through the open windows of the bus, but its howl does nothing to overwhelm the non-stop parade of mariachi and reggaeton blasting through the speakers. It is three in the morning, and my friend Adam …
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Enjoy Tuscany’s Finest Wines…and So Much More by Maureen C. Bruschi
Montespertoli’s annual Chianti Wine Festival (Mostra Del Chianti) features some of Tuscany’s premium wines. But the festival includes a touch of Tuscan culture as well. In addition to tasting first-class wines such as a dry and well-balanced Tenuta Il Monte …
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Adventures in Taiwan by Bill DeJournett
I am but a simple country band director. Well, sort of…. Oxford, Mississippi is a small town in North Mississippi which just happens to be the home of the University of Mississippi. I direct the marching band at Ole Miss. …
Maui, An Idyllic Tropical Road Trip by Carmel L. Mooney
Aside from being a tropical paradise destination, the Hawaiian island of Maui encourages couples to bond, slow down, and create treasured experiences with its unique blend of beauty, activities, history, and variety. With its ever shifting landscape, perfect year round …
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Passing Time in the Great Hall by Jim Loomis
During the Golden Age of train travel, Chicago’s Union Station was America’s most important rail hub, with passengers from almost everywhere connecting with trains going to just about anywhere. The glory days of the Broadway Limited and the Super Chief …
NEPAL: CHANGING LIVES ONE LIBRARY AT A TIME by Fyllis Hockman
At age 52, Tulasi Shrestha, whose parents wouldn’t let her attend school because she was a girl, is finally learning to read. Shikha Gauchan, after receiving training on a computer, has vastly increased her business to foreign trekkers by promoting …
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