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Under the microscope: International travelers challenged anew
Experienced international travelers have become used to periodic disturbances, including acts of violence in foreign lands, and typically factor such considerations into travel plans. Most are also philosophical about the fact that, on occasion, foreigners traveling overseas are also victims of such acts.
Searching for the right place to sleep in France
by Philip Wagenaar, second of four parts
Into Albania’s past
Not many archaeological sites can claim they were founded by survivors from the Trojan War or that they were visited by Aeneas. Butrint can claim both. Butrint, located in southern Albania close to the Greek border, is the country’s best-known archaeological site. It also is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
Searching for the right place to sleep in France
by Philip Wagenaar, first of four parts A large gate filled the arch, which gave access to the hotel’s front garden. “Would they have room for us?,” I mused.
Boarding Pass
Dear Globetrotter: Welcome to the 395th issue of your monthly overseas travel magazine.
Boarding Pass
Dear Globetrotter: Welcome to the 393rd issue of your monthly overseas travel magazine, the ORIGINAL forum for overseas travelers.
A not-so reassuring cruise contract
R.J. Pazara of Arlington, Texas, wrote the following to ITN: “My wife and I took a cruse aboard the Azamara Journey from Miami, Florida, to Santos (for Saõ Paulo), Brazil, Nov. 11-29, 2007.