Features

June 2014 issue | Appears on page 44

Stepping back in time on a 4-day tour of Luang Prabang, Laos
By Fred Steinberg
The Tam Ting caves are home to over 4,000 statues of Buddha.
From temple visits to tasty cuisine — enjoying a 5-day stay in the walkable city of Luang Prabang
May 2014 issue | Appears on page 6

Avoiding the crowds on an off-season visit to Barcelona
By Ken Mallory
The rooftop of La Pedrera displays an arrangement of chimneys and ventilation towers for the apartments below. Photo by Margaret Mallory
A 2-day stopover in Barcelona during the off season provides a plethora of sights without the crowded queues
May 2014 issue | Appears on page 18

Playing with pandas in central China
By Gail Newlin
A young panda.
A special tour offers an introduction to the local culture and cuisine plus the chance to get up close and personal with pandas
May 2014 issue | Appears on page 48

Palaces and pagodas on a private tour of Myanmar
By Carolyn Jones
A young novice’s initiation ceremony.
Insider knowledge from an in-country agent propels a private tour to the top of the list of best travel experiences
April 2014 issue | Appears on page 6

A Silk Road journey, 25 years in the making
By Stuart Green
View of Khiva, Uzbekistan, from the Khodja Minaret.
The chance to visit the legendary cities of the Silk Road finally arrives. The experience is worth the wait
April 2014 issue | Appears on page 20

Reliving a magical trip to Kenya & Tanzania
By Bill Reed
A family of lions quite far from our camp in the Maasai Mara.
Joining traveling friends for a return journey to recapture Africa’s magic
April 2014 issue | Appears on page 36

Discovering three special places on an exploration of Italy
By Joyce Bruck
A canal winds past the brightly colored buildings of Burano.
Three destinations not to be missed: Ferrara, Venice and the Cinque Terre
April 2014 issue | Appears on page 46

Getting a feel for the local culture on an extended weekend in Mexico City
By Marvin Herman
Judy Licata in front of the Pyramid of the Moon at the north end of the Avenue of the Dead at Teotihuacán.
Escaping cold winter winds to enjoy a long weekend exploring Mexico City