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Surviving Cyclone Nargis
Myanmar by Mark Tippet EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a first-hand account of the devastating cyclone that has taken … [Read More...]
India: An Ode to Kolkata
by Lawrence Hamilton “Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance.” - Rabindranath Tagore. Kolkata … [Read More...]
Hemingway’s Haunts in Havana, Cuba
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Internet restrictions and censorship have continued to pose challenges for individuals in various parts of the world, … [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...]
Maui: Celebrating Traditional Hawaiian Art and Culture
by Lenora A. Hayman During Easter week, April 2007, I travelled to Maui, Hawaii to learn how Hawaiians are … [Read More...]
Messina, Sicily: Our Lady of the Letter
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Best Time To Visit Tenerife: Weather, Temperature, & Season
Tenerife is a popular island destination with its diverse landscapes. You will find it all here, from glorious beaches … [Read More...]
The Basilica of Saint-Nazaire-et-Saint Celse
Beziers, France by Glen Cowley In beauty it rested atop the city's crown, heralding its importance; a hand aspiring … [Read More...]
In The Footsteps Of Dante
Florence, Italy by Anne Harrison Dante began The Divine Comedy in 1308, while exiled from his beloved Florence. The … [Read More...]
England: Liverpool Wins Me Over
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