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Fishing in Karelia
Russia (formerly Finland) by Maria Kozyreva It was in the middle of summer when we decided to spend a few days in … [Read More...]
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Exploring the Atacama Desert on a Horse With No Name by Paola Fornari “What’s my horse’s name, David?” I ask my … [Read More...]
Fontainbleau: France’s Other Versailles
by Christine Sarikas I had come to Fontainebleau doubtful of the merits of visiting French palaces. On my first … [Read More...]
North By Northwest
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Seeking Jane at the Austen Fest in Mount Dora, Florida
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Remembrance Day: A Memorial of the First World War
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Spending a Honeymoon in Rome
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Morocco: Medinas, Minarets and Mountains
by Elizabeth von Pier Marrakech was our first stop in Morocco. Founded in 1062 and known as the “ochre city” for the … [Read More...]
A Cultural Adventure in Havana, Cuba
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A Romantic Holiday: Coming Home to the Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort
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Celebrating the Royal Wedding in Historic Victoria, BC
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