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Meeting Fausto delle Chiaie (again)
The Unforgettable Street Artist of Rome by Paola Fonari A lean, bearded man is trailing a shopping trolley along 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...]
Galena, Illinois: A Step Back In Time
by Wynne Crombie Two hundred years ago Galena, Illinois was mainly for traders, miners and Indians. Fifty years … [Read More...]
Balankanchè, Altar of the Tiger Priest in Yucatan, Mexico
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Bali’s Trend from Budget to Luxury Resorts
Bali is not the same place it used to be. When I went there for the first time in 2011 - the island was known for … [Read More...]
China: Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an
by Keith Kellett One day, in 1974, a group of Chinese farmers near the city of Xi’an set out to dig a well. What … [Read More...]
Croatia: The Island of Vis
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From Ancient Ruins to Bustling Bazaars: The Many Faces of Alexandria
There is something inviting about Alexandria. It could be the sea air that is so subtly salt-scented and spiced. Maybe … [Read More...]
Thetis Island Retreat
British Columbia, Canada by Glen Cowley There are places that tell your body and mind to slow down; to let the … [Read More...]
Jordan: Petra by Horse, Mule and Donkey
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Ethnic Eats In Europe
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