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An “Iceberg” in the Pacific
Japan: The Battle for Okinawa by Robert Hale April 1, 1945… Easter Morning. There would be no eggs to hunt today; … [Read More...]
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Kathmandu, Nepal
Gateway to the Himalayas by Marc Latham It is hard to believe that Nepal only opened its borders to mass tourism in … [Read More...]
Easter Island’s Collapse – Part Two
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Turkey: Surprised by Istanbul
Admiring the Uncompromising Ugliness by Andrea Kirkby Istanbul straddles the Bosporus, the strip of water that … [Read More...]
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Top 10 Places in California to Visit in an RV
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Uncovering History – The Pioneer Store Museum
Chloride, New Mexico by Bob Hazlett The store began serving the Chloride mining community in 1880. In 1923, it … [Read More...]
Ancient Ephesus, Turkey
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India: Lalbagh Botanical Gardens
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A Confederate Memorial Without Controversy
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