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In The Footsteps Of Dante
Florence, Italy by Anne Harrison Dante began The Divine Comedy in 1308, while exiled from his beloved Florence. The … [Read More...]
Iceland: Cosmic Reykjavik Winter Wander Land
by Dr. Marc Latham Iceland celebrates its centenary as a fully sovereign and independent state on December 1st, 2018, … [Read More...]
Visiting Ancient Japanese Villages: A Journey Shaped by History
The countryside of Japan has echoes of a living past. Wooden houses featuring steep thatched roofs are silently situated … [Read More...]
What to Do This Summer in Canada: 5 Magical Getaways Haven’t Been to Canada?
When summer arrives in Canada, the country becomes an enormous playground of light, fragrance and sound. During summer, … [Read More...]
Burning Away The Winter Blues In Whitehorse, Yukon
by Mara Baudais To the river’s edge! Drums and voices are growing louder through the frigid night air that is cutting … [Read More...]
Lake Titicaca: Uros Islands, Amantaní, and Taquile
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Beyond the Dunes: Family Adventures on a Marrakech Desert Tour
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The Sands of Savary Island
British Columbia, Canada by Glen Cowley We crested the knoll and were rewarded. Below us ran drift-wood artistry … [Read More...]
Medina Azahara: The Lost City of Córdoba, Spain
by Ana Ruiz The year was 936 when Abd ar-Rahman III, the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba, began the construction of … [Read More...]
Inspiration at the Temple of Olympian Zeus
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Ancient Baolis of India
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