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The Ultimate Guide to Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Life had turned into a monotonous cycle when a sudden call to adventure led me to Peru. While there, I chose to answer … [Read More...]
Inspiration at the Temple of Olympian Zeus
Athens, Greece by Rachel Corrine It was warm for Athens in October, really warm. The sun was intense, and my feet … [Read More...]
Lost in Time: Exploring the Ancient Forts and Ruins Around Ranthambore
Ranthambore is not only a paradise for wildlife lovers; it will take you back to India's excellent past, where every … [Read More...]
Portovenere and the Gulf of Poets
Italy's Fatal Gift of Beauty by Sarah Humphreys Italia! Oh Italia! Thou who hast the fatal gift of Beauty,” Nowhere … [Read More...]
Honduras: Exploring Talgua Cave
by James P. Hogan The September day was just starting to get pleasantly warm as our taxi deposited us on a dirt road … [Read More...]
Mountains Calling in Broken Words: Manaslu, Tsum Valley, and Annapurna Circle Magic
Introduction: Three Trails That Make Heart Go Big and Wild This article I write in very bad grammar but I try to make … [Read More...]
Walking Around Half The World
Isfahan, Iran by Neil Middleton Isfahan nesf-e-Jahan: Isfahan is half the world. I'd had this old saying ringing in … [Read More...]
A Visit To Horton House, A Remnant Of America’s Historical Past
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The Judean Desert Gives Up Some Secrets
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Exploring Bodrum and Fethiye, Turkey
A Turkish Delight by W. Ruth Kozak A visit to Turkey is always a delight for me. I’ve been to Istanbul and down the … [Read More...]
Louisiana: New Orleans After Hurricane Katrina
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