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Archive for March, 2007
The trend towards not smoking in Europe
The list below shows the current and planned policies regarding smoking in public in various countries in Europe. Note that in many, various versions of legislation are still being debated and challenged in courts. In general, however, most countries in Europe still allow smoking in bars and restaurants but require separate smoking and nonsmoking sections. Currently, [...]Report Cards
From London, ENGLAND, Jan. 12, 2007. . . • I took the Caledonian sleeper train (www.britrail.com) from Edinburgh, Scotland, to London, England, on Jan. 11, 2007. The price was $210. I decided to splurge for first class. It was wonderful! The compartment was larger than I had expected and included a sink and a bag of toiletries. Breakfast [...]Better Travel Photography » You asked!
by Janet Denninger Thanks to all of you readers who contacted me to let me know you like this column and to share your photographic questions. I do enjoy hearing from you and helping you to make your photos better. What I am learning from you is we all face the same challenges. • A small, wise [...]Focus on Archaeology » Where Salome shed her veils
by Julie Skurdenis To me, it’s always been one of the most vivid passages in the New Testament. It’s Herod Antipas’ birthday celebration. Salome, his stepdaughter, dances for him. Herod, entranced, swears he will give her anything she asks for. Salome, prompted by her mother, Herodias, who hates John the Baptist because he has denounced her marriage [...]Mideast and Mediterranean » Shadows of time on Diocaesarea, Turkey
I guess I’m a dinosaur. Though I now have a digital camera, I’m more comfortable with my old Nikon and slide film recording Moreen’s and my travels. Yes, these slides are the basis of my ITN articles, but, more so, they are our memories. When screening slides for my Termessos, Turkey, article (Jan. ’07, pg. 102), [...]The Discerning Traveler » Upgrading from the ‘sardine’ class
by Philip Wagenaar. With difficulty, I entered the jetway, my bags trailing behind me. Gingerly, I stepped over the plane’s threshold. Rows and rows of seats, crammed together like sardines in a can, stared at me. “This can’t be true,” I thought. “Will I really have to be compressed into a chair that is too small, even [...]Travel & Health » Traveler’s diarrhea: avoiding the runs
(First of two parts) Traveler’s diarrhea is nobody’s favorite topic — until they have it. There is solid data showing a fair chance of having your digestive system act up when you travel. This may range from mild discomfort to severe illness impacting your journey — and even prematurely terminating the trip. This could include belly aches, [...]Ask Steve » Airline seats, UK car rentals, and lugging
Q:Dear Steve, I’m a large lady, and on a recent domestic flight a gate agent took me aside and requested that I buy a second seat for myself. Fortunately, both the flight and my credit card had room on it, so I was able to do this, but I wondered, ‘What if I were traveling [...]Cruising World » How to save on your next cruise
by Lew Toulmin Today I’ll try to save you some money on your next cruise. I’ll talk about sources of information on cruises, who to buy from, where to go, and timing your cruise and purchase. Sources of information and discounts You are about to buy a big-ticket item, so it pays to do some research. A very [...]Lighten the load
As a seasoned traveler, I find traveling with dirty clothes very annoying. Now when I travel, I go through my closets and chest of drawers and pack only items that I plan to leave behind. All of us have clothing that is a bit too tight or too loose, slightly dated, maybe a bit worn or [...]
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