Features

November 2013 issue | Appears on page 6

From snowcapped mountains to the rainforest, Bolivia is a land of contrasts
By Roger Marks
Cemetery of the Aymara, with graves dating back to the 1700s, backed by Chacaltaya Peak.
A 23-day private tour of the country reveals a land of natural beauty and diverse cultural heritage
November 2013 issue | Appears on page 22

Exploring the Adriatic Coast by land and sea
View of Vela Luka, Croatia, the home port of the Adriatic Pearl.
Exploring the cities and villages of Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro plus cruising the Adriatic
November 2013 issue | Appears on page 36

Wine, windmills and white sand — discovering Western Australia on a coastal road trip
By Inga Aksamit
A sheep auction in Kojonup.
Enjoying the bounty of the land on a self-drive tour of Western Australia’s Great Southern region
November 2013 issue | Appears on page 50

The dos and don’ts of planning a successful trip abroad with your grandkids
By Chloe Winston
Matt and Zach Winston trying not to lose their heads at the Tower of London.
Tips for a successful trip abroad with your grandchildren
October 2013 issue | Appears on page 6

Stepping into a different world on a journey to Papua New Guinea
By Knox Bell
Iridescent beetles are woven into the headbands of these Wahgi Valley women.
Fascinated by the local color found on a tour of the Sepik River area and the Highlands
October 2013 issue | Appears on page 18

Snow and ice – enjoying the winter festivals of China and Japan
By Miyako Storch
Let the Dream Come True,” at the 2013 Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, China.
Stumbling upon an online video prompts a visit to the snow and ice festivals of Harbin and Sapporo
October 2013 issue | Appears on page 34

Photographing the otherworldly landscapes of Iceland
By Gordon Kilgore
Hvítserkur, a basalt rock formation at Húnafjörður.
A photo tour of this Nordic island reveals a wondrous natural landscape to capture with a camera
October 2013 issue | Appears on page 44

Cruising through the Panama Canal
By Harvey Hagman
Dutch gables are typical of the architeture found in Oranjestad, Aruba.
A cruise through the Panama Canal, including stops in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Aruba and Mexico, offers onboard pampering at an attractive price