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Ignite Your Senses in Portugal

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Ignite Your Senses in Portugal

Does your wanderlust steer you toward ancient castles, Roman ruins and medieval alleys? Does your heart a ...

Does your wanderlust steer you toward ancient castles, Roman ruins and medieval alleys? Does your heart ache to stroll the cobbled lanes of quaint villages and bustling town squares? Or do you long to ...

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Old, New and Odd Gems of Azerbaijan

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Old, New and Odd Gems of Azerbaijan

I admit, initially, not knowing where in the world Azerbaijan was located. Our desire to visit this count ...

I admit, initially, not knowing where in the world Azerbaijan was located. Our desire to visit this country was inspired by my husband Rick’s and my search for places around the globe we had not yet v ...

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Berlin to Prague

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Berlin to Prague

Our Elbe River cruise brims with new discoveries, beginning with three days in Berlin. Hop-on-hop-off bus ...

Our Elbe River cruise brims with new discoveries, beginning with three days in Berlin. Hop-on-hop-off buses introduce us to city highlights. Symbolizing a reunited democracy, the neo-classical Reichst ...

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Shakespeare’s Way

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Shakespeare’s Way

A guided walkabout kicks off our summer rendezvous with Shakespeare. “At Shakespeare’s birth, only 1,500 ...

A guided walkabout kicks off our summer rendezvous with Shakespeare. “At Shakespeare’s birth, only 1,500 people lived in Stratford-Upon-Avon,” David explains. “Guildhalls, 50 taverns and small, straw- ...

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On the Loose in Peru

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On the Loose in Peru

Like many today, Marian Lowery and husband, Bruce Dolsen, embrace retired life with enthusiasm. Regularly ...

Like many today, Marian Lowery and husband, Bruce Dolsen, embrace retired life with enthusiasm. Regularly taking on new projects and challenges, they engage their minds, expand their interests and enr ...

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Tulip Time

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Tulip Time

Packing light, we rack up our bikes and head for the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. A comfortable Arlingto ...

Packing light, we rack up our bikes and head for the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. A comfortable Arlington base awaits us in Washington State, an easy drive south of the border. Welcomed by friendly h ...

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Carvers of the Cooks

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Carvers of the Cooks

Both hands are firmly clasped around his chubby belly and between his wide-spread legs is an impress ...

Both hands are firmly clasped around his chubby belly and between his wide-spread legs is an impressive body part that would delight any demi-God. Although early artisans once removed this a ...

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Desert Dreams

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Desert Dreams

Mega-ships on a sea cruise are not too dissimilar to spa resorts in a desert oasis. Here, the three Rs of ...

Mega-ships on a sea cruise are not too dissimilar to spa resorts in a desert oasis. Here, the three Rs of well-being – relaxation, revitalization and romance – constitute the trifecta of the great get ...

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Bath and the Cotswolds

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Bath and the Cotswolds

Our Cotswold walking holiday begins in Monkton Combe, eight-kilometres outside Bath. Settled at the histo ...

Our Cotswold walking holiday begins in Monkton Combe, eight-kilometres outside Bath. Settled at the historic village inn, we review our pre-booked custom itinerary, maps, trail-cards and transportatio ...

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An Alpine Paradise

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An Alpine Paradise

A getaway in BC’s interior last July introduces us to summer activities at Sun Peaks. Comfortable lodging ...

A getaway in BC’s interior last July introduces us to summer activities at Sun Peaks. Comfortable lodgings in the heart of the village make the perfect “home base” for exploring this area already wide ...

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Land of Fire and Ice

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Land of Fire and Ice

Heading to Iceland at the end of October may seem to be at odds with the tendency to contemplate a warm p ...

Heading to Iceland at the end of October may seem to be at odds with the tendency to contemplate a warm place in the sun as winter approaches. But there isn’t too much to decide upon when it comes to ...

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Whatcom County’s Small Town Secrets

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Whatcom County’s Small Town Secrets

For adventures closer to home, we slip across the border to investigate pioneer enterprise and shenanigan ...

For adventures closer to home, we slip across the border to investigate pioneer enterprise and shenanigans in Whatcom County. Lynden’s downtown reflects a charming Dutch heritage. These hard-working i ...

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Ireland’s 50 Shades of Green

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Ireland’s 50 Shades of Green

“For every shade of green that exists - the Ring of Kerry is the place!” exclaim our Irish friends, knowi ...

“For every shade of green that exists - the Ring of Kerry is the place!” exclaim our Irish friends, knowing how riveting I find my life-long favourite colour. After embracing the liveliness of Dublin, ...

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Biting the Big Apple

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Biting the Big Apple

Doctors recommend moderate physical activity and mental stimulation for good health. Our recent New York ...

Doctors recommend moderate physical activity and mental stimulation for good health. Our recent New York City experiences toned up our bodies… and wondrously expanded our minds! Of countless art museu ...

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The Middle Kingdom

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The Middle Kingdom

Twenty years ago, a small group of women from British Columbia went on a trip to China specifically to me ...

Twenty years ago, a small group of women from British Columbia went on a trip to China specifically to meet Chinese women working in science, at home, in politics, on farms and in factories; and to to ...

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