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Snowshoeing Through History in Gatineau
by John Geary I could hear a familiar “Rat-a-tat-tat!” echo through the winter woods. Once I heard it, I stood stock … [Read More...]
Travel in the Time of Coup
Madagascar by Doug Downie At the airport in Antananarivo the immigration kiosk was closed. A sign on the window told … [Read More...]
The Caledonian Dream
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Hiking the Samaria Gorge
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Visiting a Summer Festival Dance in Japan
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The Mystery of Otut-Tun
Palenque, Mexico by W. Ruth Kozak Many civilizations believe in reincarnation, a return to life after death. The … [Read More...]
Cyprus: A Divided Island
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Italy: One Night In Rome
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Nazareth, Israel
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