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Australia
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World's Most Fascinating People
Growing Up Greek in Melbourne, Australia
As a kid growing up in Melbourne, actor Louis Mandylor got the best of both worlds — the tight-knit Greek culture and Australia's “no worries” attitude.
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Belgium
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World Spotlight
In Flanders Field: Travel in Belgium
This storybook town showcases Belgian culture and some unusual festivals.
Ypres is home to one of the world's biggest "cat" parades.
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Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Off-the-Beaten Path
Travel in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Graceful architecture and natural beauty intermingle with reminders of mankind’s brutality in this unexpected, but rewarding destination.
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Brazil
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Cities of the World
Salvador de Bahia, Brazil
Known as the "most African city in the Western Hemisphere," this bustling Brazilian town is a collage of cultures.
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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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Historic Travel
New France Festival: Time Travel in Québec City
Every summer, this Canadian city celebrates the “New France Festival,” where
actors portray the 17th and 18th century French settlers who helped forge Québec's proud heritage.
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China
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Historic Travel
Wall Space: China's Great Wall
Can you keep a secret? Learn where the crowds are, and are not, all along the Great Wall of China.
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Special Section
The Shennong River Trackers
Shennong River Trackers — A vanishing way of life
Wonder Alley — Tucked into a hidden corner of Beijing is a world all its own
China's Terracotta Warriors — The 8th Wonder of the World?
Meet the People — Hong Kong residents offer an inside look at their hometown
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Special Section
Inside China: Travel in China
Shennong River Trackers — A vanishing way of life
Wonder Alley — Tucked into a hidden corner of Beijing is a world all its own
China's Terracotta Warriors — The 8th Wonder of the World?
Meet the People — Hong Kong residents offer an inside look at their hometown
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World Spotlight
Ghosts of the Tower of London
Some say that the Tower of London is the most haunted place in England. Just ask Phil Wilson, a yeoman sarjeant at the Tower. He and his wife, Ann, live there — and do they have tales to tell.
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France
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Special Section
Special Section: Unexpected France
Loire Valley — Dotted with castles and vineyards, this is the Garden of France
Provence — Slow down in the sky-high stone villages of Provence
Lourdes — Each year, faith lures five million pilgrims to this religious city
Paris — Explore prominent cemeteries and their most legendary residents
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It Really Happened
The Parisian Angel: Travel Essay
Sometimes places, like people, deserve second chances. An essay from Europe from a Backpack: Real Stories from Young Travelers Abroad. PLUS: Go World Travel interviews Mark Pearson, Editor of the "Europe from a Backpack" series.
Sometimes places, like people, deserve second chances. An essay from Europe from a Backpack: Real Stories from Young Travelers Abroad. PLUS: Go World Travel interviews Mark Pearson, Editor of the "Europe from a Backpack" series.
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Germany
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Cultural Travel
Town-Hopping in Eastern Germany
Once under the grip of communism, this region has come into its own. From lush, wine-growing valleys to vibrant small towns, Eastern Germany has a lot to offer.
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World Festivals
Munich's Starkbierzeit
Be sure to bring a hearty appetite and a taste for strong beer to this yearly German festival.
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Greece
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World Spotlight
Land in the Clouds: Travel in Greece
The remote Meteora Monastaries overlook Greece from their perch high above the Kalambaka Valley. Dating back to 1382, the monasteries do things at their own pace.
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World's Most Fascinating People
Yannis Chapsis: Greek Artist
88 year old Greek artist Yannis Chapsis is determined to preserve his native Karpathos one painting at a time.
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Hungary
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World Spotlight
Travel in Budapest: Twin Cities on the Danube
Culture, history, architecture, food, entertainment, and, certainly at the top of most visitors lists, thermal baths have put this Hungarian city on the top of travelers’ must-visit lists.
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India
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World Spotlight
The Eternal Teardrop: The Taj Mahal
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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Photo Essay
Nomad’s Land: Western India
Gujurat, in India’s far west, tempts with dramatic coastlines, wildlife parks, palaces still inhabited by royalty and tracts of inland desert with wandering nomads.
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Israel
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Personal Experience
A Wedding to Remember: Israel
Here I was, a Welsh Christian attending the wedding of a Muslim, Israeli Arab, while sitting alongside a group of Jewish Israelis friends. Different cultures can get along -- and we can have a great time together!
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Cultural Travel
Bonifacio: Corsica’s Gibraltar
Bonifacio’s fairy-tale looks hint of a medieval past, but there’s much more to Corsica than drawbridges and cobblestone streets.
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World Spotlight
No more baloney in Parma, Italy
While the Emilia Romagna produces some savory dishes (including Parmesan cheese and Prosciutto ham), this Italian province is also rich in cultural and historic treasures.
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Personal Experience
Living in Japan: Travel Essay
For me, life in Japan has been a puzzle to be solved. When I work out which piece goes where, life becomes easier.
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Jordan
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Personal Experience
Finding the Way in Jordan
My goal was to reach the summit, yet I missed the real journey, which had been there all along the way.
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Nicaragua
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World Spotlight
Nicaragua Revisited: A Decade of Change
Nicaragua, the land of lakes, volcanoes and beaches, has come a long way in the last decade, with appealing visitor attractions and accommodations.
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Philippines
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Historic Travel
Manila's Rizal Park
Amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Manila, Rizal Park is a tribute to one of the Philippines' most influential leaders.
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Poland
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Historic Travel
Roads to Freedom: Solidarity in Gdansk
When in Poland, do as the locals and sip Żubrówka vodka mixed with apple juice. If the legend is true, you’ll go all night long.
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Slovenia
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World Spotlight
Travel in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Virtually untouched by tourism, this Slovenian capital is the perfect pit-stop when traveling through Europe.
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Off-the-Beaten Path
Mediterranean Siren: Piran, Slovenia
Piran has shaken off its Yugoslavian communist past to show tourists its Venetian architecture and spectacular seaside location.
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South Africa
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Special Section
Zulu Shopping in South Africa
Beneath the sun-worshipping veneer of Durban is an alternate economy that draws on centuries of Zulu tribal tradition.
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Spain
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Cultural Travel
Moorish Moorings: Granada, Spain
Wander Moorish neighborhoods with whitewashed houses and explore the intricate gardens of a centuries-old fortress.
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Adventure Travel
Running with the Bulls in Pamplona
Join the festive (and sometimes inebriated) crowds as they dodge bulls and celebrate summer in this lively Spanish town.
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Seasonal Travel
Sweet Summer in Stockholm: Travel in Sweden
When the winter chill thaws, Swedes come out to play. The Land of the Midnight Sun celebrates summer in style -- especially in Stockholm. This romantic Venice of the North has an allure all its own.
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Thailand
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Off-the-Beaten Path
Thai Tranquility: Travel in Thailand
Northern Thailand is a world apart from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. This lush countryside is home to six unique Hill Tribes, each with their own customs and culture.
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Off-the-Beaten Path
Funky Finger Lakes: Travel
Tucked away in upstate New York, Ithaca is one of the few places where the counterculture of the 1960s and '70s still flourishes.
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Special Section
Seattle's Lively Art Scene
Music, art and theater make the Emerald City a top destination for arts and culture lovers.
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Vietnam
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World Spotlight
Next Stop is Vietnam
Guidebook traveling uncovers hidden treasures and unexpected wonders in Vietnam.
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Cultural Travel
Village Life: Vietnam's Hill Tribes
In this immense Vietnamese valley, curious children practice newly-learned English and red-dressed women entice buyers with hand-crafted wares.
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West Africa
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Cultural Travel
Hidden Tribe: The Dogon of Mali
Go back in time in Western Africa as you immerse yourself into the culture of the Dogon tribe nestled in hidden mud dwellings.
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Yemen
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Off-the-Beaten Path
Home Sweet Yemen: Travel in Yemen
Scratch beneath the daunting surface and you'll find that “Lucky Arabia” is a safe and rewarding destination.
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