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Hemingway’s Haunts in Havana, Cuba
by Taylore Daniel Wandering between Hemingway’s two favorite pubs and the hotel he lived in for seven years, it … [Read More...]
Desert to the Coast: Texas Adventures in a Ford Bronco
Texas is a state built for unforgettable road trips. From rugged desert landscapes in the west to the sandy beaches of … [Read More...]
Turkey: Tracing the Route of Faith
Istanbul, Turkey by Norman A. Rubin As visitors to Turkey course their way through the Grand Seraglio, the immense … [Read More...]
France: Breath of the Dragon
by Glen Cowley Its long grey breath trailing in smoky gasps the iron dragon pushed its nose into the looming darkness … [Read More...]
Ghosts of Southern Saskatchewan
From Blackfoot Hills to Outlaw Caves by Bev Lundahl “Let’s take the route through Old Wives” I said to my friend as … [Read More...]
The Towns That Dallas–Fort Worth Grew Around: Exploring the Older Communities Hidden Inside the Metroplex
Long before the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex became one of the largest urban areas in the country, dozens of small … [Read More...]
Welcome to Sitges, Spain
Wild Parrots, 17 Beaches, and Rum! by Barb Harmon In the still of the early morning we strolled along the palm tree … [Read More...]
In the Home of Rosalia de Castro
Spain: Galicia's Most Famous Poetess by Inka Piegsa-Guischotte Before I set off on my three week trip to Galicia, … [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...]
Echoes of Empire: Tracing Roman Britain in the Bath Ruins
From the old stone pool in the center of Bath, steam rose into the air like spectral whispers. For a brief moment, I … [Read More...]
Why Everest Base Camp Isn’t About Everest at All
When you hear the words Everest Base Camp, instantly one particular image pops up in your mind: The towering peak of … [Read More...]
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