Decades ago, when I (Charles) was in graduate school at Harvard, a well-traveled classmate from France gave…Continue Reading
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Literary Travel: Travel As Pilgrimage
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Featured Image: Longsheng Rice Terraces
Longsheng Rice Terraces (The Dragon’s Backbone), Guangxi Province, China. In this era of women proving time and…Continue Reading
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A Unique Literary Resource
Who would have known that Ft. Myers, Florida now has, according to a recent story in Florida Weekly by journalist Roger Williams, the “single finest bookstore in and…Continue Reading
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On The Prowl: Antigua
Antigua is the oldest colonial city in Central America. Founded by the Spanish in 1524 and twice relocated, Antigua—known as Santiago de Guatemala at the…Continue Reading
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Transformative Travel
We recently received a Christmas card from a well-traveled New York City couple. The card displayed an image of the husband and wife with their two sons on safari in Botswana. Inscribed below was the provocative quotation: …Continue Reading
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Showtime in Charleston
This is a big year for Charleston’s internationally renowned Spoleto Festival, a showpiece for the performing arts. If possible, try to visit…Continue Reading
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On The Prowl: Charleston, South Carolina
As editors of a Charleston-based magazine, we’re often asked for tips by prospective travelers to the Holy City, recently recognized as America’s top travel destination.
Since…Continue Reading
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Laotian Temple Town
Luang Prabang, declared a World Heritage Site in 1995, has recently started appearing on the radar of adventurous travelers—particularly those seeking a novel and exotic…Continue Reading