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Marquesas Islands—The Far Side of the World
A cruise through the Marquesas Islands takes travelers on a deep dive into Polynesian culture....
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A Glimpse of Eden
Having already been to the Society Islands of Polynesia some 10 years ago, we returned in 2022 to re-visit familiar haunts and also explore the Marquesas, one of the…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 of the universe, including many fledgling galaxies. As President Biden announced when the…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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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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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....