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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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Burma
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Personal Experience
Myanmar: Lost in Time
Learn about the people and sights of Myanmar behind today’s headlines about its repressive military regime.
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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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Czech Republic
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Historic Travel
Prague: The City of Kafka
Retrace Kafka’s life and characters in this Czech city. Careful, though. As Kafka said, “This dear little mother has sharp claws.”
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England
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Reflections
Imaginary Lines: A Meridian Primer
At the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England, a line set in stainless steel divides the eastern and western hemispheres.
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Special Section
Special Section: Time Travel in England
Hampton Court Palace – An overnight stay in this storied place brings spine-tingling adventure.
East Hampshire – Historic homes of literary figures and independent breweries dot a pastoral landscape.
Winchester – This small town offers a treasure trove of English heritage.
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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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Historic Travel
Enigma: The Secrets of Station X
By far the best-kept secret of World War II, Station X was one of England’s best weapons against the onslaught of Nazi military power.
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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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Greece
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Off-the-Beaten Path
Off-Season Travel: Greek Island-Hopping
Winter season in Greece means fewer crowds and the chance to experience the charm and history of Greek islands at a leisurely pace.
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Guatemala
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Where to Hang Your Hat
Guatemalan Retreat: Casa del Mundo
A steep climb up stone steps rewards hotel visitors with a panoramic view of the volcanoes that rise above Lake Atitlán.
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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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World Spotlight
Step by Step: Modica, Sicily
The zig-zagging steps and steep slopes of this Sicilian town guide visitors to a Baroque paradise.
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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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Macau
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Short Trips
Macau: More Than Meets the Eye
Tucked away in a tiny corner of Asia, this former Portuguese colony is still a blend of East and West.
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Netherlands
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Historic Travel
The Home and Prison of Anne Frank
She changed the world with her diary. Now the home that became Anne Frank's prison stands as a testament to the young girl's life.
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New Zealand
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Where to Hang Your Hat
Larnach Castle, New Zealand
Spend the night in this most unusual lodging full of history and, according to some, wandering ghosts.
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Peru
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Adventure Travel
Hiking to Machu Picchu
Psyche yourself up for the adventure of a lifetime as one traveler tells of his summit to the famed Inca ruins.
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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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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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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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Thailand
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Short Trips
Water World: Bangkok by Boat
Leave behind cluttered streets to explore canal communities. On the way, pick up keychain souvenirs or a cold beer.
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United States
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Historic Travel
Guns and Roses in Tombstone, Arizona
The Wild West lives on in Tombstone, a former mining town that was the site of the infamous shootout at the O.K. Corral.
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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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A Weekend In…
Sound Living: Weekend in Seattle
The rain-sayers are wrong. Seattle’s northern lattitude leaves plenty of time to visit city markets and sandy beaches.
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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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