This is the May 2009 issue
Boarding Pass
Boarding PassBy David TykolAppears on Page 2 |
Features
Getting an introduction to the specialized crafts of GhanaAppears on Page 6 |
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Exploring the remote villages of Russia's Southern UralsAppears on Page 24 |
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Mingling with the wildlife on a Galápagos Islands cruiseAppears on Page 40 |
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The Arirang Mass Games open the door for a visit to North KoreaAppears on Page 52 |
Travelers' Intercom
Flyer miles for first classAppears on Page 15 |
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(Not) taking food into ChileAppears on Page 16 |
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‘Mind the gap!’Appears on Page 16 |
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The Blue TrainAppears on Page 17 |
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Frugal trip to NZAppears on Page 18 |
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Lightweight walkie-talkiesAppears on Page 20 |
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Found ‘deficiencies’ on shipAppears on Page 31 |
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Billed for tour before accepting itAppears on Page 31 |
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Paul Gauguin cruiseAppears on Page 33 |
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Art Nouveau in RigaAppears on Page 34 |
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Guide in ChinaAppears on Page 36 |
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Eastern Turkey’s ties to the worldAppears on Page 37 |
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Katadyn water purifierAppears on Page 57 |
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Caches of memoriesAppears on Page 58 |
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Sicily independentlyAppears on Page 58 |
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Among the Datooga in TanzaniaAppears on Page 59 |
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Santillana del MarBy Richard BernerAppears on Page 87 |
Calling All Readers!
Best walking shoesAppears on Page 44 |
Columns
Boarding PassBoarding PassBy David Tykol Appears on Page 2 |
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Kibbutz Ein-Gedi, IsraelThe Garden PathBy Yvonne Horn Appears on Page 70 |
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What’s new in Britain and Ireland for 2009Rick Steves' EuropeBy Rick Steves Appears on Page 73 |
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The bounty of Saõ MiguelFar HorizonsBy Randy Keck Appears on Page 75 |
Departure LoungeDeparture LoungeBy Armond Noble Appears on Page 91 |
Travel Briefs
Funniest Thing
No one was seven minutes lateAppears on Page 20 |
Where in the World? Correct Answers
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Ichon-Qala in Khiva, UzbekistanAppears on Page 90 |