Features

February 2013 issue

Connecting with Cuba through dance
By Louise Bickman
Stilt dancers in the streets of Havana.
Blending humanitarian efforts with exploration of dance on an 
8-day guided tour
June 2013 issue

Addis Ababa and the extraordinary tribes of the Omo Valley — a private tour of Ethiopia
By Larry Kritcher
Larry Kritcher with members of the Mursi tribe.
The first half of a private, guided tour includes visits to ancient sites and a glimpse into life in the local tribes
October 2013 issue

Photographing the otherworldly landscapes of Iceland
By Gordon Kilgore
Hvítserkur, a basalt rock formation at Húnafjörður.
A photo tour of this Nordic island reveals a wondrous natural landscape to capture with a camera
February 2013 issue

Exploring southern India and the backwaters of Kerala
By Sean Sullivan
View from Philipkutty’s Farm.
Leaving the chaos behind for a relaxing journey through the 
backwaters of Kerala
June 2013 issue

Searching the backstreets and boulevards to find the ‘real’ Cuba
By Carol Pucci
Many visitors equate Cuba with vintage American cars, which were brought to the island before Fidel Castro seized power in 1959. Many, like this one, are used as taxis. Photo by Tom Auciello
Looking beyond touristed Havana to learn about the hardships, strong spirits and small victories of this island’s inhabitants
October 2013 issue

Cruising through the Panama Canal
By Harvey Hagman
Dutch gables are typical of the architeture found in Oranjestad, Aruba.
A cruise through the Panama Canal, including stops in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Aruba and Mexico, offers onboard pampering at an attractive price
June 2004 issue

Impressions from a self-drive tour of Tunisia
The Roman city of Dougga is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Weighing the pros and cons of sightseeing in this North African
nation
August 2004 issue

The otherworldly creatures of Madagascar
A majestic baobab towers over the spiny forest.
Venturing into the spiny forest and beyond to discover curious 
creatures and unusual plants (2 of 2)