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Doing the Viennese Vaults
Austria by Bob S. Hale Vienna is the city of castles, palaces, extraordinary churches; it is the city of the … [Read More...]
Historic Mansfield: The Forgotten Casino That Dazzled Before Shawshank
Historic Mansfield: More Than Shawshank – The Casino That Started It All Mansfield, Ohio, the proud home of the famous … [Read More...]
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by Anne Harrison I stood in the silence, trying to decide where the dragon had plunged into the sea. Dawn had barely … [Read More...]
Daytona Beach, Florida
Homes of Splendor, Speed and Spirit by Roy A. Barnes Daytona Beach, Florida, is known nationally as hosting the … [Read More...]
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When I say Florida, people automatically associate it with ripped beach bodies, eternal sunshine, crystal waters, and a … [Read More...]
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Salzburg, Austria, invites visitors to explore history with every step. With its baroque facades, medieval fortresses, … [Read More...]
Hidden Gems of Istanbul
-"Istanbul was Constantinople; now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople; been a long time gone, Constantinople; now it's … [Read More...]
In Gobustan, Azerbaijan the Outdoor Museum Really Rocks!
by Rusif Huseynov Starting our trip from Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan with my brother I head south. The road along … [Read More...]
Games of Antiquity at Olympia, Greece
Running Naked for an Olive Crown by W. Ruth Kozak This year, the Games of the XXIX Olympiad are being held in … [Read More...]
Crossing European Borders: Taking a Road Trip Across Europe
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Is a One Day Taj Mahal Trip from Delhi Too Rushed for Families
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