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Real Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates, Corsairs and Buccaneers by Georges Fery Early in the 16th century, pirates known in French as flibustiers, … [Read More...]
Malaysia: Birthday High on Mt. Kinabalu, Borneo
by Martin Kafer The night sky brightens abruptly as quick stabs of lightning pierce the dark tropical clouds while we … [Read More...]
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...]
Belgium: A Visit to a Medieval Hospital in Bruges
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The Amazon After Dark: What to Learn Living With a Riverside Community for 3 Days
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Passeggiata: Strolling Through Italy
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The Conquest of Peru – Part Two
by Georges Fery Pizarro’s arrival was the most significant event since the city's foundation. Everybody gathered at … [Read More...]
Investigating the Origins of St. Augustine: America’s Oldest City
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France: Chateau d’If, Marseille
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Bermuda, Jewel of the Atlantic
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Messina, Sicily: Our Lady of the Letter
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