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Hawaii: Unforgettable Kauai Treasure
Hiking the Ancient Makawehi Lithified Cliffs by Noreen Kompanik Known for its unique geography and unparalleled … [Read More...]
Making Music in Carlsbad, California
by Karin Leperi I’ll be the first to admit that I have absolutely no musical talent when it comes to playing an … [Read More...]
Scotland: The Battlefield of Culloden
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England: Lindisfarne, Northumberland
A Serene Sanctuary or Viking Venture by Bonnie Hart It is low tide as we pull up to the causeway that joins … [Read More...]
Gutenberg Museum: Where the Printed Word Began
Mainz, Germany by W. Ruth Kozak New computer technology including the current rage for e-books, has brought about a … [Read More...]
Mexico: Exploring the Yucatan Cenotes
by Roger Howie The Maya flourished for centuries in the dry hot desert of the Yucatan Peninsula, establishing a … [Read More...]
Hadrian’s Wall: A Walk Through History
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Postojna Cave – Deep Secret of Slovenia
By Sonja Slijepcevic Deep in the earth’s womb, there is a secret which Slovenia has kept for millions of … [Read More...]
The Thracians and the Mountains of Orpheus
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Easter Island’s Collapse
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Discovering Samatata, Bangladesh
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