First time to Jamaica – it’s a state of mind as much as a destination. Sure, I knew it for many of the preconceived notions I already had. You know, things like rasta, reggae music, dreadlocks and lazing’ on the …
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CANOEING INN TO INN THROUGH THE DORDOGNE A TREAT FOR THE MIND AND PALETTE by Charles Olson
From our very first stroke on, it was serendipity. Our canoes turned to time machines as we paddled through 37,000 years of mankind’s progress. Around each bend, the riverbanks became storybooks unveiling new examples of civilization from prehistoric times to …
Student Life in a Chinese University by Virginia Black
Students here at Heze Teachers’ College range from18-25 years old. Men and women seem equally represented though there are more women than men inthe Foreign Language Department. If you are a student here that probably means you failed to pass …
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Tips For Visiting Hungary by Andrew Der
Arranging airfare to Europe can require some effort if you want to get the best price possible. With the arrival of the Internet, choices have become even more numerous. Airfare websites may, but don’t always, have the best deals. The …
The Best Year to Travel by Brecken Donelson
Tourism overseas is at an all time low. With the economic decline felt all over the world and the fear of terrorism threatening our travels, no one is venturing outside of the States. This is a big mistake. Never have …
Tips From a European Rail by Brecken Donelson
The Italians are famous for their siestas. When traveling don’t be surprised to see shops or restaurants closed in the middle of the day, while the owners sit across the street, chatting with their friends about the weather or the …
DETOUR TO THE SLEEPING BEAUTY OF ATHENRY by Guylaine Spencer
My inability to read a train or bus schedule properly has landed me in hot water before, but occasionally it results in a pleasant surprise, as was the case one Sunday in Ireland. I’d chosen Galway, the main city in …
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LUXEMBOURG CITY, ONE THOUSAND YEARS OF HISTORY IN ONE HUNDRED MINUTES by Nancy S. Tardy
Luxembourg is not the primary destination for many Americans planning a trip to Europe. However, this small country of 1000 square miles; and its capital, Luxembourg City, deserve exploring. Luxembourg City is an easy train ride from Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam …
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LIFE IS EZE-Y ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA by Paula Hughes Court
The 9th century village of Eze ranks high on the list as one of the most popular stops for tour buses in the French Riviera. By ten am, tourists mob the narrow, cobblestone alleys; buying postcards, olive wood cutting boards …
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THE TRAVELING PUBLIC by Steve Phillips
What great times we live in. Now it is possible to fly from London to New York and back in a 24-hour period. The ease of catching a flight from Los Angeles, and the next time your feet touch Terra …
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