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The Tall Tale of Paul Bunyan

Bemidji, Minnesota by Norman A. Rubin The story of Paul Bunyan, together with Babe the Blue Ox richly rooted in … [Read More...]

Sydney harbour Australia

Travel Tips For Australia: Pack Smart, Travel Smarter

You’re finally planning your dream trip to the Land Down Under. Beaches, kangaroos, the Great Barrier Reef—it all sounds … [Read More...]

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Christmas Bird Count In Koke’e National Park

Kaua'i, Hawaii by Joan Boxall  Bird-watching is the most popular recreation in America, and the Audubon Bird Count … [Read More...]

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New Mexico: Peace and Tranquility in Taos Pueblo

by Darlene Foster  I am greeted by a chilly, high-desert wind as I enter the Taos Pueblo. I find it astonishing that … [Read More...]

Lycian tombs

Cliff Side Temple Tombs of Fethiye, Turkey

by W. Ruth Kozak I’m standing at the bottom of a steep flight of stone steps. High above me I can see the facades of … [Read More...]

Jerusalem, with the Western wall and Dome of the Rock

Walks in the Holy Land

Jerusalem, Israel by Norman A. Rubin Pilgrimage to the Holy land by Christian pilgrims of all races and … [Read More...]

El Ray temple

Mexico: The Lost City At Cancún

by Zach Lindsey A postclassic Maya temple in Cancún looks to the south, across a road full of microbuses and hot red … [Read More...]

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“Let’s Go!” – Dog Mushing in Canada’s North

Whitehorse, Yukon by Mara Baudais “Let’s go!” I call out. Five dogs lurch forward with shocking fierceness, without … [Read More...]

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Greece: In the Footsteps of Alexander The Great

by W. Ruth Kozak By the harbour in Thessaloniki, Greece, stands a magnificent statue of the young warrior-king, … [Read More...]

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San Galgano and the Italian Sword in the Stone

Tuscany, Italy by Sarah Humphreys Unlike Arthur’s mighty weapon, The Italian version of Excalibur is on display for … [Read More...]

What to Expect on Tea House Trekking in Nepal

Teahouse trekking in Nepal is one of the most unique and fulfilling ways to explore the Himalayas. The vibrant, … [Read More...]

nahal me'arot israel

Coastal Israel and the Time Machine

by Troy Herrick Using your car as a time machine, travel 200,000 years into the past when you drive along the … [Read More...]

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