Features

July 2013 issue

Loving life in a château in Languedoc
By Margie Weathers
Albi’s Palais de la Berbie is surrounded by beautiful sculpted gardens and houses the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum
Following a 3-day pre-trip to Paris, a guided tour of the lovely Languedoc region is made all the more enjoyable with accommodation in a 12th-century château
November 2013 issue

Exploring the Adriatic Coast by land and sea
View of Vela Luka, Croatia, the home port of the Adriatic Pearl.
Exploring the cities and villages of Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro plus cruising the Adriatic
November 2012 issue

A visit to Greece’s Mt. Athos — a standout in a lifetime of travels
By Bill Altaffer
View of Vatopediou Monastery.
Finding solace (and a bit of frustration) on a long-anticipated 
visit to the monasteries of Mt. Athos
March 2013 issue

Exploring the colonial heritage of Panama and Colombia
By Dorothy Chang-Van Horn
Plaza de Bolívar in Bogotá, Colombia.
From the ocean to the mountains — getting a feel for life in 
these two Latin American countries
July 2013 issue

Priceless experiences outweigh the higher cost of travel to Bhutan
By Kerry Brock
Punakha Dzong, considered to be Bhutan’s most impressive building.
Visiting this far-flung country might be a stretch for those on a budget, but the rewarding experiences gained provide true value
November 2013 issue

Wine, windmills and white sand — discovering Western Australia on a coastal road trip
By Inga Aksamit
A sheep auction in Kojonup.
Enjoying the bounty of the land on a self-drive tour of Western Australia’s Great Southern region
December 2012 issue

Amsterdam, Berlin and Paris – an independent tour of three European capitals
By Marvin Herman
A view of a typical Amsterdam canal looking toward St. Nicholas Church.
Relishing the opportunity to soak up the neighborhood vibe on an 18-day independent visit
March 2013 issue

Birds abound on Australia’s east coast
By Wendy Schatz
Australia’s Gold Coast.
Exploring the eastern coast in search of wild and wonderful 
bird life