S1 Ep95: Getting into a Traveling State of Mind
Exploration doesn't always involve a journey to far-off places.
2m Jul 08, 2014
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S1 Ep94: Running a Race that Starts with a Bang and Ends on a Bull's Horn
This morning a herd of fighting bulls charged through the streets of Pamplona, Spain, just behind several hundred daring dashers.
2m Jun 30, 2014
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S1 Ep93: Exploring Spain's Island of the Senses
Mallorca has been beguiling visitors for millennia.
2m Jun 30, 2014
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S1 Ep92: Observing Independence Day at Gettysburg
Americans should always remember those who made the highest sacrifice in the cause of freedom.
2m Jun 30, 2014
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S1 Ep91: Saving on Summer School Stays
A local college or university might offer inexpensive accommodations to travelers in need.
2m Jun 30, 2014
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S1 Ep90: Enjoying a Shell Game on the Thames
For those who row, the Henley Royal Regatta is the epitome of the sport. For those who watch, it is highest form of spectator sport.
2m Jun 30, 2014
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S1 Ep89: - June 29: Visiting Fort Warren
This historic outpost on Georges Island in Boston Harbor makes an interesting outing, especially as July 4 festivities loom.
2m Jun 24, 2014
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S1 Ep88: - June 28: 10 Great American Walks
From east to west and north to south, the U.S. is blessed with great places to stretch your legs.
2m Jun 24, 2014
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S1 Ep87: - June 27: Walk a mile
Hiking is an excellent way to get familiar with the countryside, but if the shoe doesn't fit, don't wear it.
2m Jun 24, 2014
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S1 Ep86: - June 26: Appreciating the Soddy life
The books of Laura Ingalls Wilder captured the essence of growing up on the prairie. Here's a place where you can experience the soddy life for yourself. www.sodhouse.com
2m Jun 24, 2014
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S1 Ep85: - June 25: Exploring Spanish Extremadura
Spoils the conquistadors brought back from the new world brought wealth to the highlands of western Spain.
2m Jun 24, 2014
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S1 Ep84: - June 22: Sailing and Sunshine on Sylt
This island off the coast of northern Germany is often compared to Cape Cod.
2m Jun 16, 2014
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S1 Ep83: - June 21: Celebrating the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge
For millennia, believers have been gathering on Salisbury plain in western England to watch the sun rise.
2m Jun 16, 2014
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S1 Ep82: - June 20: Habitat at Port-Royal
This recreation of an early settlement by French explorers in Nova Scotia makes for an interesting visit.
2m Jun 16, 2014
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S1 Ep81: - June 19: Checking out Charm City
One of North America's most historic cities, Baltimore has plenty of modern attractions.
2m Jun 16, 2014
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S1 Ep80: - June 18: Summer Travel Tips
No matter where you're heading, here are a few thoughts about keeping the home-front safe and secure while you're away.
2m Jun 16, 2014
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S1 Ep79: Visiting the World's Honeymoon Capital
For two centuries Niagara Falls has been a magnet for newly wed couples.
2m Jun 09, 2014
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S1 Ep78: Is There a Doctor on the Plane?
Although airlines now carry extensive first aid kits, using them may require the assistance of a qualified fellow passenger.
2m Jun 09, 2014
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S1 Ep77: Under Ben Bulbin's Head
County Sligo in western Ireland was dear to the heart of William Butler Yeats.
2m Jun 09, 2014
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S1 Ep76: Riding with Wyoming's Wild Horses
Here's a wild west home where the buffalo roam and wild horses still run free.
2m Jun 09, 2014
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S1 Ep75: Cooking up a vacation
Signing up for culinary classes is an excellent way to get to know a country and its cuisine.
2m Jun 09, 2014
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S1 Ep74: Touring the Treasures of Kykuit
The ancestral Hudson Valley estate of the Rockefeller family is open to visitors.
2m Jun 02, 2014
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S1 Ep73: On Namibia's Skeleton Coast
Rugged and foreboding, Africa's southwest can be a place of subtle beauty.
2m Jun 02, 2014
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S1 Ep72: With a Way to Be Certain of Credit Charges
Here's a simple trick to help make sure you don't wind up paying for another guest's party.
2m Jun 02, 2014
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S1 Ep71: Digging for Our Ancestral Roots
The desire to find and visit where we've come from is motivating many trips these days.
2m Jun 02, 2014
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S1 Ep70: Training around Great Gardens
Garden railroads are rolling again all across the country.
2m Jun 02, 2014
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S1 Ep69: - June 1: Playing Irish links
From Ballybunion to Portmarnock, these courses are as challenging as golf gets.
2m May 22, 2014
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S1 Ep68: - May 31: Visiting the birthplace of Golf
The Old Course at St. Andrews is a place of veneration
2m May 22, 2014
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S1 Ep67: - May 30: Traveling the Green Tortoise
On these trips, the reason for going is as much the journey as the destination.
2m May 22, 2014
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S1 Ep66: - May 29: California Screaming
A few places where the up and down can be thrilling.
2m May 22, 2014
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S1 Ep65: - May 28: In the Land of the Jains
The roots of this ancient religion lie in southwest India.
2m May 22, 2014
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S1 Ep64: - May 22: Seeing the sights of Siena
This Tuscan town is colorful the year around, but it really comes alive during the annual Palio horse races.
2m May 01, 2014
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S1 Ep63: - May 25: Shaping Marble in Pietrasanta
Michelangelo came here to find the perfect stone to shape into masterworks. Sculptors still come to hone their skills.
2m Apr 29, 2014
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S1 Ep62: - May 24: Getting Lost in Lucca
Finding your way through the streets of this walled Tuscan city can be an a-mazing experience.
2m Apr 29, 2014
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S1 Ep61: - May 23: A High View of Florence
This Italian city has been a capital of art and culture for centuries
2m Apr 29, 2014
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S1 Ep60: - May 21: Touring Toscana
The unique qualities of light and colors set this Italian province apart.
2m Apr 29, 2014
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S1 Ep59: - May 17: Fishing in Ungava
There are streams in the vast expanse of Northern Quebec that have never been fished.
2m Apr 29, 2014
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S1 Ep58: - May 18: A Kenai Adventure
This accessible peninsula offers a preview of Alaska's best
2m Apr 29, 2014
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S1 Ep57: - May 16: A Guide to Reel Pleasures
The list of possible places to wet a fishing line is endless.
2m Apr 29, 2014
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S1 Ep56: - May 15: Dali-ing on the Costa Brava
The northeast corner of Spain's Mediterranean coast has been a magnet for cultural iconoclasts.
2m Apr 29, 2014
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S1 Ep55: - May 14: Embracing Culture Shock
Rather than being cowed by differences, enjoying them can be the essence of travel.
2m Apr 29, 2014
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S1 Ep54: - May 11: Camps for Adults
Who says that kids have to have all the fun?
2m Apr 29, 2014
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S1 Ep53: - May 10: Selecting a Summer Camp
When searching for a summer camp for your children, the possibilities are endless
2m Apr 29, 2014
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S1 Ep52: - May 9: Heading to Hilton Head
The year-round destination off South Carolina's coast has plenty to recommend it
2m Apr 29, 2014
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S1 Ep51: - May 8 - The Essential Great Smokies
We visit America's most visited national park
1m Apr 29, 2014
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S1 Ep50: - May 7: Taking an RV on Vacation
RVing can be a great way to see the sights without breaking the bank
2m Apr 29, 2014
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S1 Ep49: - May 4: Seeing Sherlock's Switzerland
We visit Reichenbach Falls where the great sleuth met his end on this date in 1891. Or maybe not.
2m Apr 28, 2014
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S1 Ep48: - May 3: Highlighting Seven Weekend Escapes
National Geographic Traveler magazine offers seven suitable destinations,
2m Apr 28, 2014
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S1 Ep47: - May 2: Enjoying a Cup of Coffee Around the World
Getting what you want requires knowing what it's called.
2m Apr 28, 2014
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S1 Ep46: - May 1: Sizzling Shanghai
With its futuristic skyline, Shanghai has reclaimed the title of Asia's most modern metropolis.
2m Apr 28, 2014
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