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Ostia Antica

Ostia Antica: The Other Pompeii

Italy by Wynne Crombie In the early sixties, I had explored Pompeii. Now, over 40 years later, my husband and I set … [Read More...]

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France: Aigues Mortes

by Glen Cowley Aigues Mortes: the "Dead Waters!" The name echoes ominous as if heralding some darkened castle from … [Read More...]

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Start Your 2025 Vacation Planning with Must-Visit Canadian Festivals

Looking ahead to 2025, Canada tours and the festival scene remain as vibrant as ever. Whether it's live music, film, … [Read More...]

Marrakech cityscape

Travel to Morocco from USA: Everything You Need to Know

Are you making plans to travel to Morocco from America? Morocco is one of the most fascinating locations in North … [Read More...]

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Detroit’s Hamtramck Neighborhood

Doing The La De Da by Sandra Scott Following Big Daddy down the street playing “Doing the La De Da” on the accordion … [Read More...]

One of the most beautiful castles in Transylvania, Biertan.

The Most Beautiful Castles in Transylvania To Visit This Fall

Transylvania, a region steeped in rich history and framed by stunning landscapes, is often overshadowed by its mythical … [Read More...]

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Spain: Garcia Lorca’s Andalucia

by Ellen Johnston  “Dry land, still land of immense nights,” wrote Federico García Lorca in his Poem of the Soleá. … [Read More...]

West Gate Plaza Xi'an China

Comfort Food In The Heart Of China

by Brian K. Smith The historic ancient capital of Xi’an in the centre of China is where the first emperor of China … [Read More...]

Theotihuacán, a City of Life

by Georges Fery Who built Teotihuacán, whose name in the Nahuatl language means “the place where the gods are … [Read More...]

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Celtic Tradition en Español

Aviles, Spain by Chris Herbert The drone of bagpipes echoes up a narrow cobble stone street. You catch a glimpse of … [Read More...]

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The Balkans: The Quirks of Albania and Kosovo

Am I in Tirana or Vegas? by Angela Lapham Arriving in the capital of Albania I can’t believe how different it looks … [Read More...]

Llangollen, Wales

UK: The Ladies of Llangollen, Wales

by Keith Kellett  The Welsh town of Llangollen stands near a canal of the same name, on the main London-Holyhead … [Read More...]

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