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Satisfying a decades-long curiosity with a visit to the remote kingdom of Bhutan
Approximately 30 years ago, I passed up an opportunity to spend a month or two in the remote, little-known Kingdom of Bhutan as a trainer in a management program.
Enjoying the spectacular scenery of Antarctica and South Georgia Island
Antarctica has long been on my travel bucket list, but after learning of the wildlife wonders of South Georgia Island, I was torn. Which destination should I choose?
Impressed by the Asian island nations of the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan
The Philippines and Taiwan had been on my bucket list for years, so when a brochure hit my mailbox from Zegrahm Expeditions (Seattle, WA; 855/242-0967 or 206/285-4000, www.ze
Readers discuss what it means to be an ‘ugly tourist’
A number of readers had strong reactions — some positive and some negative — to the article “The Ugly Tourist (And How Not to Be One)” by ITN Contributing Editor Rick Steves (June ’17, pg. 53).
Exploring South Africa, malaria-free
During some of my recent adventurous travels, I was greatly disappointed to learn that I get severe reactions to all of the various antimalarial drugs. For this reason, I thought I would never be able to go on an African safari.
Cruising the mighty Amazon
We decided South America would be our travel destination this year, so we booked a 22-day “Amazon Exploration” cruise on board the Regatta, a 684-passenger ship operated by
A serendipitous self-drive journey through Spain
Following a wine-focused cruise through Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, France and Spain, which ended in Barcelona in September 2016, my friend JoRene and I decided to explore the Basque
Following the migration in Kenya and Tanzania
My wife, Sandra, and I had twice previously traveled in Southern Africa with Pierre Duval (Feb. ’13, pg. 46 & March ’14, pg.
Five fabulous events featured on a 180-day ‘round-the-world cruise
Over the past few years since my retirement from the Foreign Service, my wife, Lili, and I have cruised around the world several times, taken independent trips to places where ships did
Capturing the lively atmosphere of Oaxaca’s Day of the Dead
A long day of flights from Boston to Atlanta, then on to Mexico City and, finally, Oaxaca left us ready to crawl into bed upon our arrival at our final destination… had we not been met
Celebrating culture and Karneval in Düsseldorf, Germany
There are many cities and sites that spring to mind when considering a trip to Germany — the historical Cold War landmarks of Berlin, reflections of Bavarian culture in Mu
Stepping back in time on the Isle of Man
In October 2016, my husband, Mike, and I visited one of the oldest democracies on Earth.
A spontaneous getaway to Singapore plus a visit to the nearby island of Borneo
After a short family visit to Australia and a return trip to San Francisco in December 2016, we decided to head to Asia, taking advantage of a perk afforded to retired and activ
Cruising the NW Passage – a thrilling 32-day journey
“The Northwest Passage” — words that have excited Europeans for hundreds of years.
A 10-day trip for less than $1,000? Guadalajara, Mexico, meets the challenge
In April 2016, I retired from my job of 15 years. My friend Jessica had retired a few months before. Like me, she has a passion for travel.
A self-drive journey continues on the byways and highways of Romania
Following time spent exploring Bulgaria by car in June 2016 (see last month’s issue), my husband, Fred, and I departed Nessebar and headed for Brașov, Romania.