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Pioneer History Comes Alive at 5 Heritage Sites in Champoeg, Oregon
by June Russell-Chamberlin In 1861 Champoeg, Ore., was a bustling pioneer town. It enjoyed a prime location on the … [Read More...]
Spain: Gaudi’s Barcelona
by Keith Kellett We didn't stay long in Barcelona. Our cruise ship arrived at 1:00 pm, and were due to sail at 6:00 … [Read More...]
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by Angela Lapham I predict May might be a good time to visit Moscow. Not too touristy, not too cold and… 1 May is … [Read More...]
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Learning about our collective history and artistry as the human race shouldn’t be limited to the confines of a … [Read More...]
Reading for Henry VIII
Oxford, England by James G. Brueggermann I’m in a rented morning suit, minus the hat. Looking down the slender nave … [Read More...]
A Walk With The Kobo Daishi
Koyasan, Japan by Anne Harrison At the tail end of a Japanese summer, my daughter walked hand-in-hand with the Kobo … [Read More...]
Mad King Ludwig’s Dream Castles
Bavaria, Germany by Leslie Hebert Taking wrong turns is an unavoidable hazard of travel. But, as I discovered while … [Read More...]
Wall Poems in Leiden, Holland
The Words of the Poet Are Written On Sleutelstaat Walls by Giuseppe Raudino As I walked in the historic center of … [Read More...]
Trekking in Nepal: Why Annapurna Circuit and Langtang Valley Are the Best:
Nepal, the land of towering peaks, wealthy culture, and quiet scenes, is an adventurer's heaven. Among its numerous … [Read More...]
Three Ways to Visit the Maya Ruins
by Jett & Kathryn Britnell Riviera Maya, Mexico Riviera Maya is a fanciful 20th century tourist slogan given … [Read More...]
Liverpool Black History Walking Tour (part 3 of 3)
This is the third of three articles by Lee Ruddin about slavery in Liverpool and a walking tour of the city where … [Read More...]
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