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Sail ho! New ships on the horizon
The Great Recession has not caused a stoppage in cruise-ship construction, although building has slowed somewhat, and no new giant megaships are on the horizon.
Romans in Serbia
(First of three parts) Of the many Roman emperors who ruled between the first century BC and the sixth century AD, it is extraordinary to me that 17 of them were born in what is now Serbia.
Subscribers recommend travel gadgets
In next month’s column I’ll have the results of your voting for Most Favorite Country.
Reichenau’s medieval medicinal garden
An Alps-backed setting, fairy-tale villages and a benign climate have long contributed to Lake Constance’s reputation as a compelling southern Germany travel destination.
Crossing between Serbia and Kosovo. Cruise lines' smoking policies.
Dear Globetrotter: Welcome to the 428th issue of your monthly overseas travel magazine, the one largely written — in all candidness — by its subscribers.
Lisbon
(Part 1 of 2 on Portugal) Entrancing, historic Lisbon beckons, then discreetly seduces first-time visitors with a trifecta of charm, beauty and civility.
“How have your overseas travels affected your day-to-day living?
It’s time to SHARE! Today’s question is “How have your overseas travels affected your day-to-day living?”
Hordes of cruise passengers at ports. Also, exploding manhole covers in Rio de Janeiro.
Dear Globetrotter: Welcome to the 427th issue of your monthly overseas travel magazine. I welcome your comments and observations on this first topic.
‘Africa & Mediterranean Grand Voyage’ with HAL
by Philip Wagenaar (First of two parts)
Animal populations plummeting in Kenya. Also, road construction in Nepal’s Annapurna Conservation Area.
Dear Globetrotter:
Under the microscope: Discussing your addiction to international travel with those who just don’t get it
Many ITN readers who are addicted to international travel find themselves, periodically, in discussions with relatives, friends and acquaintances who express not being able to understand the lure, attraction, charm, etc., of international travel, particularly to very adventurous, challenging destinations.
Losing it all… and bouncing back
You’re winging your way across Europe, having the time of your life, when you make a simple mistake. You set your bag down as you slurp an extra-large gelato, and before you know it your bag is gone.
Palazzo Parisio in Malta
One cannot spend much time in the tiny multi-island nation of Malta without running smack-dab into the Knights of the Order of St. John.