This is the December 2016 issue
Boarding Pass
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Myanmar caveat. TripAdvisor and wild animals. Car rental reminder.By David TykolAppears on Page 2 |
Features
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Driving Nova Scotia’s south coastBy Stephen O. Addison, Jr.Appears on Page 6 |
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Following the grape harvest in Portugal, Italy and GermanyBy Maumelle, ARAppears on Page 18 |
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Spain by luxury train --– what a wonderful way to travel!By John TowlerAppears on Page 32 |
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Enjoying world-class accommodations and wonderful wildlife on a tour of Malaysia, Indonesia and SingaporeBy Steve PlotkinAppears on Page 42 |
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Getting away from winterAppears on Page 47 |
Travelers' Intercom
Upgrade on Canada’s VIA RailBy Martha SpringAppears on Page 12 |
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VPN-location reminderBy Jim RoyleAppears on Page 12 |
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Iceland self-drive travailsBy Joyce BruckAppears on Page 13 |
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Hokkaido university tourBy Stanley OsurAppears on Page 13 |
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Sicily, ‘God’s kitchen’By Fred SteinbergAppears on Page 14 |
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Not given instructions for Stonehenge tourBy Judith C. DyrhsenAppears on Page 24 |
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Impressed with MedjetAssistBy Judy Serie NagyAppears on Page 25 |
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The North Pole with QuarkBy Jo Rawlins GilbertAppears on Page 26 |
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‘Making memories’ in ItalyBy Maria C. CiancioAppears on Page 28 |
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Ramifications of handing out gifts to kidsBy MARILYN ADELMANAppears on Page 30 |
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Mt. Fuji from Hotel New CenturyBy Jane B. HoltAppears on Page 49 |
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Bits on VeniceBy George MuedenAppears on Page 49 |
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Venice sailing regattaBy Marilyn HillAppears on Page 50 |
Calling All Readers!
Calling All Readers! Mileage program comparisonsAppears on Page 15 |
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What you should know about using AirbnbAppears on Page 36 |
Columns
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Myanmar caveat. TripAdvisor and wild animals. Car rental reminder.Boarding PassBy David Tykol Appears on Page 2 |
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What's Cooking in... LaosWhat's Cooking in...By Sandra Scott Appears on Page 52 |
Italy emergency hospital visit — an updateThe Discerning TravelerBy Philip Wagenaar Appears on Page 53 |
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The GeografileThe GeografileAppears on Page 54 |
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Top tips for traveling lightRick Steves' EuropeBy Rick Steves Appears on Page 55 |
![On Reykjavik’s waterfront, the steel “Sólfar” (“Sun Voyager”) sculpture is not a depiction of a Viking ship but, according to the sculptor, Jón Gunnar Árnason (1931-1989), a “sun ship [that] symbolizes the promise of new, undiscovered territory.” Photos by Randy Keck](../../../sites/default/files/styles/220_scale_and_crop_for_issue_page/public/Keck_504%20rgb-itok=UaFDNyLM.jpg "On Reykjavik’s waterfront, the steel “Sólfar” (“Sun Voyager”) sculpture is not a depiction of a Viking ship but, according to the sculptor, Jón Gunnar Árnason (1931-1989), a “sun ship [that] symbolizes the promise of new, undiscovered territory.” Photos by Randy Keck") |
IcelandFar HorizonsBy Randy Keck Appears on Page 56 |
Travel Briefs
Funniest Thing
Language BarrierBy Jerry BoughtonAppears on Page 50 |
Where in the World? Correct Answers
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Santa's mailbox, Longyearbyen, Svalbard, NorwayAppears on Page 69 |