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Visiting Amsterdam’s Historical Museums and Monuments
Welcome, fellow adventurers, to a city where history unfurls its captivating tales with every turn of the cobblestone. … [Read More...]
From Egypt Pharaohs to Present: The Enduring Allure of Gold and Gemstones
The Ancient Fascination with Gold Gold has captivated human imagination for thousands of years. In ancient Egypt, it … [Read More...]
Germany: Getting into the Christmas Spirit in Nuremberg
by Roy A. Barnes Before visiting Nuremberg, Germany I associated the city with just two things: The Third Reich, … [Read More...]
“Do-It-Yourself” Angels and Demons Tour of Rome
Italy by Troy Herrick The success of the movie Angels & Demons has had a major impact on sightseeing in Rome. A … [Read More...]
Desert to the Coast: Texas Adventures in a Ford Bronco
Texas is a state built for unforgettable road trips. From rugged desert landscapes in the west to the sandy beaches of … [Read More...]
Grenada, the Spice Island
by Larry Zeletel Grenada was one of the ports of call during a cruise our cruise ship made in 1978 shortly before the … [Read More...]
Washington D.C.: Ford’s Theater and the Peterson House
THE PRESIDENT WAS ASSASSINATED! by Wynne Crombie As my feet stepped down upon the brick street, I thought about that … [Read More...]
Pastel Sunshine Thoughts In Stockholm
by Marc Latham Sunshine and colourful buildings invited me out. Quiet empty streets made me feel at home. I knew the … [Read More...]
Walking Past Monasteries and Marianne Right Into Rebetiko
Hydra, Greece by J. Kathleen Thompson It was the quintessential night on a Greek island: a vine-laden terrace … [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 Romantic Day from Jinshanling to Simatai Great Wall in Beijing
During our trip to Beijing, my girlfriend and I wanted to see a quieter and more beautiful side of the Great Wall. We … [Read More...]
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