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Editor's Note
Why Travel Matters
Travel is often about the people we meet.
All of our interactions—from the briefest moments caught in restaurants
and hotels, to meaningful friendships formed through common experiences—
help us form opinions about the places we visit. |
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Unusual Sights
The Last Authentic Silk Road Open Market
There's plenty to see at Kashgar's
Sunday Bazaar—donkey carts pulling families to market, trucks hauling
long-horned yaks, farmers selling eggs and produce, and old men sitting
quickly, watching the whole scene. |
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World Spotlight
The Eternal Teardrop
The Taj Mahal is more poetic than poetry, standing between Heaven and
Earth, dream and reality. An inside look at India's most recognized
symbol.
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Personal
Experience
The Turkey Was Chicken
All I wanted to do was cross the
ravine at Dunk Island, a tranquil, virtually deserted oasis off
Australia’s east coast. But there was a turkey standing guard.... |
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Family Travel
Beyond Beantown: Boston for Families
Offering tasty seafood and dozens of
educational and entertaining
attractions, Boston is a great place for families. |
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Cities of the World
Halifax: Nova Scotia's City by the Sea
During the last century,
the good people of Halifax have come to the aid of those in need. Go
World Travel takes a look at this city with a heart. |
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World's Most Fascinating People
The Honduran Champ in the Mud Hut
Melvin Betancourt didn't have much, but he dreamed of
competing in the Olympics.
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Adventure Travel
Romancing the Stone
Our writer goes trekking in Guatemala in
search of the country's most precious stone—rare blue jade. |
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A Weekend in ...
Chicago, Illinois
Only have a weekend in this great American
city? Here are some tips on what to see—and what not to miss. |
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Arts & Culture
Soaking in the Arts in Branson
Tucked deep in the Ozarks Mountains, this
small Missouri town has a heart for the arts, with world-class artisans
and show offerings from bluegrass to Broadway. |
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Off-the-Beaten
Path
Singing in the Rain in Galway
There is a reason that Ireland
is so green. But rain shouldn't stop you from
having a good time in the
lush Irish region of Galway. |
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Kickin' Back
Tales of Jackson
This Mississippi town has a few stories to
tell. Take a tour of Jackson, home to southern hospitality and some of
America's most beloved authors.
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Reflections
Change in Style
As the years pass, we grow and change—so does our travel style. |
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The Scoop
Travel News You Can Use
Want to try acupuncture at sea, attend a jazz festival in
New Orleans or party at Grenada's Carnival? Check out the Scoop, full of
all the latest travel tidbits. |
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Short Trip
Diving Chicago's Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan has taken down her share of ships,
and thanks to fresh water, these wrecks are well-preserved. Plunge in for
a unique tour of Lake Michigan. |
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Where to
Hang Your Hat
Renting an Apartment in Europe
Finding a clean, safe place to stay in
Europe doesn’t have to require a second mortgage. Look beyond hotels;
consider renting an apartment. |
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Your Travel
Health
Airline Travel and DVT
If you travel often, chances are you’ve read and worried
about the
increased risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) during air travel. Just what
is DVT, and how can you prevent it? |
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Our
Contributors
Go World Travel writers span the globe. Expert insight
from the world's top travel writers. |
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Past
Issues
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for past issues of Go World Travel Magazine. |