Go World Travel Magazine: August 2004 Table of Contents

The World at Your Fingertips
The World at Your Fingertips	Features
	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.
	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.`
	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.
	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....
	Family Travel Beyond Beantown: Boston for Families Offering tasty seafood and dozens of educational and entertaining attractions, Boston is a great place for families.
	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.
	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.
	Adventure Travel Romancing the Stone Our writer goes trekking in Guatemala in search of the country's most precious stone—rare blue jade.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
The World at Your Fingertips	Departments
	Reflections Change in Style As the years pass, we grow and change—so does our travel style.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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?
	Our Contributors Go World Travel writers span the globe. Expert insight from the world's top travel writers.
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