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Nauplion, the Fortified City
Nafplio, Greece by W. Ruth Kozak On my first visit to Nauplion [also spelled Nafplio], in 1978, I recall it only as … [Read More...]
Cape Comorin, the Tip of India
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Caral, Peru: Cradle of Civilization in the Americas
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Journey to Petra: The Magnificent Rose City of Jordan
Stepping onto the sun-kissed sands of Jordan, I could hardly contain my excitement as I embarked on a remarkable … [Read More...]
Vietnam: Visiting Sapa in the Footsteps of May
by Anna Nguyen Thi Quynh Nga My friends and I arrived in Sapa at 6am. We gathered our luggage, hoping to catch the … [Read More...]
Hiking the Samaria Gorge
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Hacienda Puerto Limon
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Postojna Cave – Deep Secret of Slovenia
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From Albuquerque to Santa Fe: A Memorable Used Car Travel Guide
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Wales: Princes and Castles
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Jaipur, India
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