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Remembrance Day: A Memorial of the First World War
Ypres, Belgium by W. Ruth Kozak IN FLANDERS FIELDS by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918), Canadian … [Read More...]
The Timeless Beauty of Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island has always been one of those places I had heard about but never fully understood until I stepped foot on … [Read More...]
Cairo Egypt
Visit to the Fascinating City on the Nile by W. Ruth Kozak The first thing I noticed as we drove in Cairo from the … [Read More...]
Alexander’s Oracle
Siwa Oasis, Egypt by Robin Graham I am at the temple of the Oracle of Amon, fabled throughout the ancient world. … [Read More...]
Mexico City Blues: Following The Beat Trail to La Roma
by Ellen Johnston Very few people are indifferent to Mexico City. Love it or hate it, it truly is a megalopolis – the … [Read More...]
Best 3-Day Las Vegas Itinerary
Bright lights, clinking coins, and electrifying shows – Las Vegas, the "Capital of Entertainment," is a city unlike any … [Read More...]
The Best Ways to Celebrate the Holiday Season While Visiting Los Angeles
Thinking of spending the holiday season in Los Angeles? It is a wonderful idea. The city has a way of blending warm … [Read More...]
Kefalonia, Greece
Island of Seafarers by W. Ruth Kozak When Juan de Fuca sailed his ship up the Pacific coast of western Canada, into … [Read More...]
Gibralter: Exploring the Rock
by Keith Kellett Our cruise ship sailed into the Bay of Gibraltar, and the Rock loomed large above us. I remarked … [Read More...]
From Beaches to Balance: Exploring Hawaii’s Modern Lifestyle Shifts
Hawaii has always been associated with natural beauty, slow living, and a deep connection to the ocean and land. In … [Read More...]
Loire Valley: Chateaux and Croissants
By Karoline Cullen The croissants are still warm from the oven. Chuckling at our swooning appetites, the bakery madam … [Read More...]
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