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Editor's Note
Why Travel Matters
“Think twice before you travel to Africa,”
my aunt had warned me. Having lived in Africa for 30 years, she knew the
risks of the Dark Continent well. And yet I hadn’t listened… |
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World Spotlight
- Special Section on Africa
Inside the Dark Continent
With its wide open spaces, exotic wildlife,
unique cities and fascinating cultures, Africa is an explorer's dream.
First, we cruise the plains of the Serengeti and then visit with local
artisans in South Africa's Zululand. Mark Pelletier's stark, colorful
images introduce us to the Rashaida, a shy nomadic tribe in the Sudan,
while George Quraishi offers a shocking look at life in today's Zimbabwe. |
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Adventure Travel
Nature's Little Secrets
In the British Virgin Islands, all those glossy catalogue images emerge as
a colorful reality: Turquoise waters, snow white sandy beaches, cordial
people, colonial-style buildings in pastel colors, fragrant Frangipani
flowers and romantic anchorages. |
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Off-the-Beaten Path
Sample, Sip and Savor
Under the elevated train tracks near London
Bridge Train Station in Southwark is a thriving market that has been serving
up British fare since 1754. Sure, it's a little out of the way, but Borough
Market draws some of the city's top chefs -- along with an occasional movie
star. |
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Historical
Travel
Following the Trail of Lewis and Clark
Two hundreds years ago, two adventurers set
out on a great journey to explore the northwestern region of the North
American continent. They never dreamed that their expedition would forever
change the course of history. |
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World's Most
Fascinating Cities
Real Rio
With its dramatic
setting of jungle, mountain and beach, rich ethnic culture of music and
dining, and the fun-loving cariocas (locals), Brazil's Cidade
Maravilhosa (Marvelous City) delights all five senses. |
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It Really Happened
Chinese Cookie Faux Pas
We Brooklynites are not known for our finesse. Put us into a polite
culture, like Taiwan, and it's bound to get interesting. Although I went
to this unique Asian country to study Kung Fu, I learned much more about
Taiwanese culture. |
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Family Travel
More than Meets the Arch
Mention St. Louis and most people think of the
impressive arch, the symbolic “gateway to the west.” But the arch is
merely an entry way to all that St. Louis has to offer visitors, whether
cultural, historical, sporting, educational or just plain fun. |
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Where to
Hang Your Hat
Lost Time at the Victoria-Jungfrau Hotel
In the tiny Swiss village of Interlaken is a hotel where luxury and
service take first place, yet time seems to be forgotten.
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Making Vacation
Memories
Trip Clips
Hip tips for making vacation videos that will create a scene. The first
column in
our series on creating great vacation video memories.
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Barrier-free
Travel
Out of Africa in California
You don't have to travel overseas to experience an accessible safari. This
month's barrier-free travel column introduces a unique wildlife experience
in California. |
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The Scoop
Travel News You Can Use
This month's Scoop covers exciting travel opportunities
from around the world, from viewing the Northern Lights in Alaska to
cruising the western coast of Canada via passenger and freight vessel. We
introduce you to the newest luxury hotel in Prague and offer inside tips
on the London arts scene. |
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Our
Contributors
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from the world's top travel writers |
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