S1 Ep392: The World's Largest Employer
Hard to believe perhaps, but travel and tourism creates more jobs around the world than any other industry.
2m Aug 17, 2015
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S1 Ep391: Cheering Dragons on the Mississippi
This weekend's dragon boat festival in Dubuque, Iowa is the oldest in the nation. 
2m Aug 17, 2015
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S1 Ep390: Going to Goa
This formerly Portuguese province in India's southwest corner offers ambiance distinctly different from the rest of a too often over-crowded country.
2m Aug 17, 2015
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S1 Ep389: Browsing Newspapers Around the World
Often, the most up-to-date source of information about events and entertainment around the world can be found in the local newspaper.
2m Aug 17, 2015
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S1 Ep388: In the Land of the Faroes
A chain of wild islands set in the North Sea, the Faroes boast some stunning scenery well off the beaten paths.
2m Aug 17, 2015
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S1 Ep387: Examining Beatles in the Royal Oak
Not all of the properties in Great Britain's National Trust are grand estates.
2m Aug 17, 2015
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S1 Ep386: Advice on ATMs Abroad
Automatic teller machines are the most convenient and inexpensive way to access cash while away from home, but know that complications can always occur, and sometimes at the most inconvenient times.
2m Aug 10, 2015
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S1 Ep385: Meditating on the Mystique of Mustique
The tiny island in the Grenadines makes for a most exclusive Caribbean retreat.
2m Aug 10, 2015
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S1 Ep384: Advising Not To Leave the Family Jewels on the Hotel Dresser
Travelers beware. When hotels say they accept no responsibility for stolen items, they mean it.
2m Aug 10, 2015
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S1 Ep383: Tips on Flashing Outdoors
Even with digital cameras, a little extra light can improve many photographs. We offer these tips.
2m Aug 10, 2015
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S1 Ep382: Remembering Two of History's Greatest Volcanic Eruptions
When Vesuvius and Krakatoa blew their tops, each altered the course of history.
2m Aug 10, 2015
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S1 Ep381: A Quick Look at the Hurry-Up Vacation
Travelers are taking shorter and shorter getaways, but are they really getting away?
2m Aug 10, 2015
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S1 Ep380: Are You a Citizen? Can You Prove It?
Whenever you travel outside of the U.S. you need a passport with at least 6 months of validity. Depending on where you're going, you may also need a visa from the countries you'll be visiting.
1m Aug 10, 2015
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S1 Ep379: Enjoying a Jungle Trek
The hills around Chiang Mai, Thailand offer opportunities to experience a simpler way of life.
2m Aug 10, 2015
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S1 Ep378: By Balloon Across the Atlantic
We remember the historic flight of Double Eagle II on its 41st anniversary.
2m Aug 10, 2015
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S1 Ep377: Airing Airline Complaints
Even though airline travel has become increasingly problematic, passengers still have rights and recourse.
2m Aug 03, 2015
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S1 Ep376: Ten Health Commandments for Tropical Travel
Whenever your travel takes you to tropical climates, it pays to pay attention to these health precautions.
2m Aug 03, 2015
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S1 Ep375: Frolicking on the Lahn
Spared much of the destruction of WW II, the town of Marburg on Germany's Lahn River makes for a most pleasurable destination.
2m Aug 03, 2015
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S1 Ep374: Rating the Riesling on the Middle Moselle
For over 2000 years, grapes have been grown on the south-facing hillsides of this picturesque tributary of German's mighty Rhine.
2m Aug 03, 2015
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S1 Ep373: Ambling through Amsterdam
Both quaint and cosmopolitan, Amsterdam is a great place to explore on foot.
2m Aug 03, 2015
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S1 Ep372: Trying to Put Pleasure in Your Flying
Commercial air travel can be a grueling experience these days, but there are still steps you can take to minimize the possibility of problems.
2m Aug 03, 2015
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S1 Ep371: Taking the High Road through the Highlands
Scotland's Highlands are a world unto themselves, a vast expanse of moors and mountains packed with scenic majesty and history. 
2m Aug 03, 2015
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S1 Ep370: Edinburgh in August
Always a great city to visit, Edinburgh is particularly pleasurable this time of year.
2m Aug 03, 2015
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S1 Ep369: Driving North to Alaska
Stretching from Dawson's Creek in the Canadian Yukon to Fairbanks, Alaska, the AlCan Highway is a two-lane ribbon of blacktop that traverses some supremely rugged wilderness. 
2m Aug 02, 2015
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S1 Ep368: Rambling in Rosenlaui
Switzerland's Bernese Oberland is a hiker's paradise in summer.
2m Aug 02, 2015
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S1 Ep367: Fearful Flyers Face their Phobias
Many people get very nervous at the thought of flying in a metal tube 35,000 feet in the air. Here are some thoughts on easing that anxiety.
2m Jul 17, 2015
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S1 Ep366: Watching Ponies Swim in Chincoteague
Each July on the Delmarva peninsula wild ponies are rounded up, a ritual made memorable in "Misty of Chincoteague." More than a few people come to watch.
2m Jul 17, 2015
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S1 Ep365: At Home in the Twin Cities
These two cities on the banks of the upper Mississippi River have distinctly different and yet complimentary personalities.
2m Jul 17, 2015
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S1 Ep364: With Tax Relief for Tourists
Value added taxes are built into the price of goods and services in many countries. But for travelers, what has been added can often be refunded.
2m Jul 17, 2015
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S1 Ep363: Tips to Stretch Your Foreign Travel Dollars
We offer a selection of ideas to keep in mind to get more mileage out of your money.
2m Jul 17, 2015
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S1 Ep362: Making European Culture More Affordable
Even with favorable exchange rates, savvy American travelers can cut the cost of culture in Europe.  Here's how.
2m Jul 17, 2015
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S1 Ep361: Haunting Huntington's Gardens
The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in the Southern California enclave of San Marino offers a wealth of sophisticated pleasures.
2m Jul 17, 2015
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S1 Ep360: Skiing South of the Border
Just because it's summer in North America doesn't mean all of the western hemisphere's ski slopes are closed. In fact, the season's just starting in South America's Andean resorts.
2m Jul 17, 2015
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S1 Ep359: Trekking Though the Snows of Kilimanjaro
It's a grueling three-day trek to the highest point in Africa, but it's important not to hurry..
2m Jun 18, 2015
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S1 Ep358: In the World's Oldest and Smallest Independent Republic
Scaling Mount Titano, the peak of San Marino, is a most pleasurable pursuit.
2m Jun 18, 2015
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S1 Ep357: Climbing Mount Fuji
An old Japanese proverb says that he who climbs Mt. Fuji once is a wise man; he who climbs it twice is a fool.
2m Jun 18, 2015
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S1 Ep356: Experiencing Some High Points of Nature
Appreciating stupendous natural vistas doesn't always involve climbing a mountain.
2m Jun 18, 2015
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S1 Ep355: A Few Views Well Worth a Visit
Sometimes the best perspectives are found at the top of a long flight of stairs.
2m Jun 18, 2015
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S1 Ep354: Following Franz Kafka's Footprints in Prague
Here's one novel way to explore the capital of the Czech Republic.
2m Jun 18, 2015
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S1 Ep353: Seeing the Sights of Richmond
Virginia's capital city sparkles with myriad gems, both cultural and natural.
2m Jun 18, 2015
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S1 Ep352: At a Race that Starts with a Bang and Ends on a Bull's Horn
The Running of the Bulls in Pamplona is an annual ritual that begins with the firing of a rocket and proceeds with a mad dash through the streets of this Spanish town.
2m Jun 18, 2015
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S1 Ep351: Taking Time out in Trieste
This often overlooked city on the tip of the northern Adriatic is a very different slice of Italy.
2m Jun 18, 2015
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S1 Ep350: Following the Nez Perce Trail
138 years ago, war clouds were billowing over the Idaho and Montana Territories.
2m Jun 08, 2015
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S1 Ep349: Previewing the Calgary Stampede
Next week, the world's biggest rodeo gets rolling.
2m Jun 08, 2015
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S1 Ep348: Looking for Vikings Amid the Earth's Bones
On Newfoundland's craggy coast it's possible to walk on bedrock and Viking footprints.
2m Jun 08, 2015
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S1 Ep347: Realizing the Clout of Travelers
There's a lot travelers can do to have a positive impact on places they visit.
2m Jun 08, 2015
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S1 Ep346: Visiting the Country Inns of Belgium
For a small country, Belgium is big on historic places to spend a night.
2m Jun 08, 2015
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S1 Ep345: Power Points on Plugs and Juice
International travelers know that electricity has many connections around the world.
2m Jun 08, 2015
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S1 Ep344: Camping at Costanoa
This hideaway on California's central coast has long set a standard for elegant camping.
2m Jun 08, 2015
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S1 Ep343: Paragliding in the Rockies
Getting high in Colorado has many permutations these days.
2m Jun 08, 2015
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