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Daytona Beach, Florida
Homes of Splendor, Speed and Spirit by Roy A. Barnes Daytona Beach, Florida, is known nationally as hosting the … [Read More...]
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...]
Hawaii’s Cowboy Country: Historic Parker Ranch
The Big Island, Hawaii by Chris Millikan Surprising to many, Hawaiians were raising cattle long before their … [Read More...]
Hotel Del Coronado: California’s Historic Grand Lady By The Sea
by Noreen Kompanik Built in 1887, the Hotel del Coronado is a red-turreted Victorian architectural masterpiece and a … [Read More...]
Balankanchè, Altar of the Tiger Priest in Yucatan, Mexico
by George Fery Caves are central to world cultures, used by humans from the dawn of time. They are associated with … [Read More...]
France: Finding the Real Paris
by Julie H. Ferguson On a June morning, my husband and I munched warm brioches in a Paris brasserie and talked over … [Read More...]
Poperinge, Belgium: The Oasis
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The Majestic Scenery and Wildlife of Banff, Canada
My first encounter with the scenery and wildlife of Banff, Canada, left an indelible mark on my heart. Nestled in the … [Read More...]
A Time In The North
Northumberland and Cumbria, England by Jean Pidgley I rarely if ever meditate but, when walking in special places, … [Read More...]
Peterhof, World’s Capitol of Fountains
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A Journey Through Prehistoric France
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