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La Belle France
In early summer we traveled to eastern France and the canal cities of Strasbourg and Annecy, then on to Chamonix, in the French Alps....
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Glimpses of Remote Polynesia
Having already been to the Society Islands of Polynesia some 10 years ago, we returned in 2022 to re-visit…Continue Reading
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Dawn of a New Era of Exploration
The first images from the new James Webb Space Telescope, the largest space telescope ever built, have just been released. It can observe distant parts…Continue Reading
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How to Fly to Europe Without the Stress
Here are some tips on how to fly to Europe—or any international destination—without the stress....
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Rita Moreno—Superstar!
Rita Moreno, an award-winning actor, dancer, and vocalist from Puerto Rico, has had a seven-decade career in movies, TV and on stage....
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Images of Spring Around the World
In this post, we share our images of springtime around the world. ...
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Literary Travel: Homo Deus, A Brief History of Tomorrow
In "Homo Deus, A Brief History of Tomorrow" (HarperCollins, 2017). Yuval Noah Harari takes readers on a mind-bending intellectual ride....
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Jimmy Carter: A Tribute on his 97th Birthday
President Jimmy Carter has the distinction of becoming the oldest living president in the history of the United States....
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A New Museum Dedicated to Moviemaking
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opened in fall 2021 in Los Angeles, California....