S1 Ep842: Seeing Spanish Salamanca
History has a long memory in this splendid city situated in the central highlands of Spain, 100 miles west of Madrid.
2m Oct 10, 2017
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S1 Ep841: The Lousiana Heritage Museum
Travelers fond of the past will appreciate a pocket of the old south that has preserved in a singular museum situated near Baton Rouge, LA.
2m Oct 08, 2017
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S1 Ep840: Ruining the Places We Love
There are many magical and magnificent places around the planet, but any of them can be negatively impacted by tidal waves of travelers.
2m Oct 08, 2017
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S1 Ep839: Changing Money in South America
Currency exchanges can get a little complicated when travel takes you to Central or South America. Here are tips to keep in mind.
2m Oct 08, 2017
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S1 Ep838: Stalking Viking Gold in Stockholm
The capital of Sweden is a magnificent metropolis draped royally over 14 islands linked by bridges. But its most alluring asset in the summer time maybe an adjacent archipelago.
2m Oct 08, 2017
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S1 Ep837: Charmed by Charleston
Situated where the Ashley and Cooper Rivers meet at the sea, Charleston, South Carolina was founded in 1670. Defined by its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and pastel antebellum houses, particularly in the elegant French Quarter and Battery districts, the modern city has much more to offer.
2m Sep 25, 2017
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S1 Ep836: Thoughts on Flying Where the Crowds Are Fewer
When flying in to most major cities, there is often a choice of airports. Sometimes the alternatives offer distinct advantages over the main choice.
2m Sep 25, 2017
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S1 Ep835: Finding Serenity in Sardinia
Situated in the Ligurian Sea 70 miles off the west coast of Italy, this small island is known less for its beaches than for its rugged independence. But don't be fooled.
2m Sep 25, 2017
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S1 Ep834: Finding a Safe Haven Abroad
Through its system of embassies and consulates around the world, the US State Department can be a source of aid and comfort for Americans traveling abroad, even a place of refuge. But there are many things it can't do.
2m Sep 25, 2017
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S1 Ep833: A Tidal Wave of Leafy Color
Over the coming weeks, a tidal wave of tartan color will flood southward across North America in Autumn's annual extravaganza.
2m Sep 24, 2017
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S1 Ep832: Getting Mellow in Middlebury
From its historic village green to its modern city limits, Middlebury, Vermont is quintessential New England. It's also a great place to include in your leaf-peeping itinerary.
2m Sep 24, 2017
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S1 Ep831: When in France, Eat as the French Do
Although the world is increasingly cosmopolitan, dining customs and preferences can differ dramatically. A savvy traveler always pays attention and demonstrates respect.
2m Sep 24, 2017
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S1 Ep830: Steel City Renaissance
Pittsburgh has transformed itself over recent decades, and not only in its transcendent Golden Triangle.
2m Sep 24, 2017
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S1 Ep829: Footnotes on the Highways of Life
Historical roadside markers line America's blue highways, providing interesting nuggets about people and events that happened here, making this place someplace special.
2m Sep 24, 2017
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S1 Ep828: Daring to Enter Damascus
The capital of Syria may be the world's oldest inhabited city. Though racked by vicious civil war for a decade, old neighborhoods are still retain their venerable roots that remind one that life endures despite the ravages of time and war.
2m Sep 08, 2017
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S1 Ep827: Foreign Driving Privileges
When you drive overseas, that AAA Membership you have at home can still provide many benefits. Check before you go so you'll know.
2m Sep 08, 2017
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S1 Ep826: Driving Out of the Country
Making sure you have the right insurance coverage is crucial BEFORE you drive your car out of the US, both north and south of the border.
2m Sep 08, 2017
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S1 Ep825: Enjoying the Waters of Karlovy Vary
In the late 19th century, Europe's elite flocked to the spa towns in the mountains of Bohemia, along what is now the border of Germany and the Czech Republic. Karlsbad, or Karlovy Vary in Czech, was, and still is, the most illustrious.
2m Sep 08, 2017
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S1 Ep824: Touring the Island of Lombok
Although this island in the Indonesian archipelago has better beaches and tourism amenities than its much Bali-hooed neighbor, Lombok remains relatively unknown.
2m Sep 08, 2017
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S1 Ep823: Appalachian Reunions
Stretching 2167 tortuous miles from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail is America's original long trek. Most hike short sections, but each year, more than a thousand hearty souls make the entire journey. For some, it will be the journey of a lifetime.
2m Sep 08, 2017
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S1 Ep822: Appreciating the Superior Apostles
The chain of tiny islands draped off the shoulder of northeast Wisconsin that juts into Lake Superior make for excellent adventures on foot, kayak, or canoe.
2m Sep 08, 2017
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S1 Ep821: Repositioning Cruises
Trans-oceanic cruises have become increasing rare, but there two short seasons each year for travelers who want to experience a crossing.
2m Sep 08, 2017
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S1 Ep820: Sending It All Back Home
2m Sep 02, 2017
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S1 Ep819: Not So Quant Customs and Duties
Whenever you travel abroad, remember that anything you bring back into the United States is subject to customs inspections and, if applicable, collection of duty. Here are a few thoughts on how to avoid unpleasant surprises.
2m Sep 02, 2017
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S1 Ep818: Private Rail Travel
For a century, the luxury of a private rail car defined the ultimate way to travel over land. A surprising number of "varnishes" have survived and been restored. Some are even available to hire.
2m Sep 02, 2017
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S1 Ep817: The City of the Sea and Mountains
Among North America's many magnificent ports of call, Vancouver stands out.
2m Sep 02, 2017
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S1 Ep816: American Travel Fantasies
Although Labor Day marks the end of the traditional summer travel season, many Americans are already dreaming about their next adventure. Here are a few of our favorite fantasies.
2m Sep 02, 2017
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S1 Ep815: Hiking the Coast of Cornwall
Cornwall is the county at the tip of the long finger of England that points into the open Atlantic. Walking its coastline is a most enjoyable excursion, and one that takes visitors back in time.
2m Aug 16, 2017
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S1 Ep814: Sunrise at Campobello
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was just a year old when his parents first brought him to this island in the Bay of Fundy just off Maine's most eastern point. It was the place of some of his favorite memories and most personal tragedy.
2m Aug 16, 2017
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S1 Ep813: Pondering Peterborough's Petroglyphs
Generations of Ojibwa Indians carved shamanistic figures into the white rock faces of what is now Petroglyph Provincial Park in south central Ontario.
2m Aug 16, 2017
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S1 Ep812: Tips on Touring Toronto
The name of Canada's largest city derives from a Huron Indian term for "meeting place." That's certainly an apt description for this marvelous metropolis.
2m Aug 16, 2017
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S1 Ep811: Wanderlust in Reverse
Sometimes, the best vacation can be found right in your own backyard. Call it the "Stay-home Syndrome."
2m Aug 16, 2017
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S1 Ep810: Circumnavigating the Planet
An airplane trip around the world is the stuff on which travel dreams are built. Round the World fares can also be most affordable way to go. in fact RTW fares can be the least expensive way to fly, no matter what class of seat you buy.
2m Aug 09, 2017
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S1 Ep809: A Journey on which to Build
Looking for a most meaningful travel experience. Consider some of the options offered by Habitat for Humanity's Project Global Visit.
2m Aug 09, 2017
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S1 Ep808: Weddings at Sea
Nautical nuptuals certainly sound romantic, but considering how expensive land-based weddings can be, they may also be something of a bargain.
2m Aug 09, 2017
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S1 Ep807: Off-off-beat Hawaii
Last time, we visited Hawaii's least populated islands. Midway Atoll is its least visited place.
2m Aug 09, 2017
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S1 Ep806: Relaxing on Lanai
The sixth largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago, Lanai is also the least developed, but, in addition to two superb hotels, it has some very off-the-track attractions.
2m Aug 09, 2017
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S1 Ep805: Tips on Taking Pictures
Smart phones and digital cameras have certainly made taking pictures easier than ever before, but bringing home great images still requires some well-established principles. We offer a few.
2m Aug 09, 2017
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S1 Ep804: The Lure of Lyon
Last time, we took a look at the magnificent Rhone River. Lyon, France's second largest city, is the river's most cosmopolitan place.
2m Aug 09, 2017
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S1 Ep803: Relishing the Rhone through France
While the Rhone River may lack the cachet Seine's cachet, the Rhine's twists and turns, and the Danube's sweep, it's safe to say that Europe wouldn't be the same without it. That's evident in places like the city of Avignon, the medieval capital of Christendom'.
2m Aug 09, 2017
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S1 Ep802: Savoring an Alsatian Feast
Alsace, the narrow 120-mile long strip of fertility tucked between the Rhine River and the Vosges Mountains, has been disputed territory for centuries. French in recent decades, it has a character all its own, a blend of German and French, particularly in quaint villages such as Colmar.
2m Aug 09, 2017
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S1 Ep801: Tracking the Bengal Tiger
Weighing 500 pounds or more, Panthera tigris tigris, is the world's most formidable feline. Chitwan National Park in the highlands of Nepal along the border with northern India is one of the few places on the planet they can still be found.
2m Aug 09, 2017
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S1 Ep800: Ogling Okopogo
Set in a scenic valley in the mountains of western Canada, Lake Okanagan is a real charmer, and monster-hunting is not the only reason to visit.
2m Aug 01, 2017
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S1 Ep799: Wandering through a Shining Schoenbrunn
It's easy to understand why Austria's Hapsburg monarchs so loved summer. It allowed them to escape to their "modest" retreat on the edge of the Vienna Woods. www.schoenbrunn.at
2m Aug 01, 2017
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S1 Ep798: Touring the Tombs of Vienna
For centuries, the monarchs of the Austrian Empire were entombed in gilded sepulchers around its capital, Vienna. Often, their body parts wound up in three separate places, which today make for fascinating, albeit macabre, visits.
2m Aug 01, 2017
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S1 Ep797: Enjoying Kaffee and Kuchen in Leipzig
Great strides have been made in the cities of Germany's eastern half in the nearly 27 years since reunification. No place is that more evident than in Leipzig.
2m Aug 01, 2017
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S1 Ep796: Hints on Haggling
Most places around the planet, prices can be negotiated. One trick is to know when to haggle and when you have a good deal, one that is both fair and respectful of local sellers. We offer several tips.
2m Aug 01, 2017
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S1 Ep795: Maps of the US Geological Survey
Though electronic maps can be handy, the printed maps from the US Geological Survey are still a more liable way of finding your way around the wilderness.
2m Jul 29, 2017
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S1 Ep794: Warm Greetings from Greenland
The world's largest island, Greenland is a unique place with some special charms, not all of which are icy.
2m Jul 29, 2017
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S1 Ep793: Arizona's San Pedro River
Flowing north out of the mountains of SE Arizona, this waterway is a 140-mile-long oasis.
2m Jul 29, 2017
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