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Rick Steves’ Europe: After hours at a German Stammtisch
As we’ve had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here’s one of my favorite European memories from Germany — a reminder of the fun that awaits us at the other end of this crisis.
The Geografile
The capital of the Caribbean British Overseas Territory of Montserrat is Plymouth, a ghost town that was abandoned in 1997 due to volcanic eruptions. Construction of a new capital, Little Bay, began in 2019.
On-the-Road Travel Tips (part 12)
With this issue, we have completed something unimaginable to me a year ago: 12 months’ worth of On-the-Road Travel Tips submitted by ITN readers (each followed by my own comments). It has been a journey of sharing and discovery.
President Biden signs new travel-related orders. Airlines that filed for bankruptcy in 2020
Dear Globetrotter: Welcome to the 540th issue of your monthly worldwide travel magazine — our 45th anniversary issue!
On-the-Road Travel Tips (part 11)
Thanks to the ongoing quality contributions of our loyal readers, we herein offer Part 11 of our series of On-the-Road Travel Tips (each followed by my own comments).
The Geografile
Israel’s flag design is based on the tallit, a shawl worn by Jewish men during prayers.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Strolling Córdoba’s back streets
As we’ve had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here’s one of my favorite European memories in Andalucía — a reminder of the fun that awaits us at the other end of this crisis.
Sydney’s Yiribana Gallery
For me, Sydney is the gem of Australia, a vibrant city famed for its iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge and for its proximity to superb ocean beaches, like Manly and Bondi.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Westminster Abbey: The national soul of England
As we’ve had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here’s one of my favorite European memories from London — a reminder of the fun that awaits us at the other end of this crisis.
Cruise line enforced COVID safety rules. COVID-related death on a flight
Dear Globetrotter:
On-the-Road Travel Tips (part 10)
In this time of continuing challenge but renewed hopes, we are happy to unveil another selection of readers’ On-the-Road Travel Tips (each followed by my own comments).