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Seville, Spain

Horsing Around in Spain: Travel in Seville

Horse lovers delight in the Andalusian countryside and the historic charm of Seville.

A lovely alpine village in Switzerland's Praettigau Valley

Traveling Off the Beaten Path in Switzerland

We had expected beautiful alpine villages in Switzerland, but also found a land rich with cultural diversity.

Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage: The Ultimate Winter City

Freezing temperatures may keep some inside, but there are plenty of ways to keep warm in this Alaskan town.

Mexico

Ancient Legacies: Mexico’s Hilltop Cities

From butterflies to pyramids, everything seems larger than life at this Mexican archeological site.

Lourdes

Lessons from the Beaten Path: Pilgrimage to Lourdes, France

Each year, faith lures five million pilgrims to this religious city in France. I was one of them.

Spanish Wine

Basque Pride: Winsome Wineries and Villages

Eat food in miniature and drink wine in bulk. Spain’s Basque region teems with cutting-edge cuisine and traditional wines.

Face in the Mountain: New Zealand’s Mount Cook National Park

Face in the Mountain: New Zealand’s Mount Cook National Park

Some see a face on New Zealand’s tallest mountain; others see adventure.

Iguacu Falls

Hiking Argentina’s Iguacu Falls

At Iguacu National Park, guests come face to face with the “Great Waters” of Argentina.

Photo of the Week: La Gruyère, Switzerland

Photo of the Week: La Gruyère, Switzerland

Climbers create a magical string of lights in this unusual event in the Swiss Alps.

Kenai, Alaska

Driving through Alaska: Kenai Peninsula

Spectacular scenery, diverse wildlife and great fishing make for an unforgettable Alaskan road trip.

Iceland

Exploring Iceland and Its Past

Erik the Red had the right idea when choosing Iceland as his new home long ago. Today, Iceland has the same appeal.

Noatak

Arctic Adventure: Paddling Alaska’s Noatak River

Caribou and sandpipers expose one canoeist to the language of the arctic.

La Paz

La Paz Pride: Old Ways and New Hope in Bolivia

A visitor to La Paz’s maze of vertical streets takes in the ambiance of the setting and the pride felt by locals.

Traveling by Train in Europe

Traveling by Train in Europe

Who needs to rent a car? Traveling by train in Europe is efficient and cost-effective.

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