This is the February 2017 issue
Boarding Pass
Spotting fake online reviews. Solid-ice hotels. Best beaches in AustraliaBy Dan BarrAppears on Page 2 |
Features
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Traveling through ‘Titoland’– a rail adventure through the countries once collectively called YugoslaviaBy Theodore LiebersfeldAppears on Page 6 |
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Festivals, formal gardens and some fine coastal hikes enhance a self-drive tour of Devon and CornwallBy Donna PyleAppears on Page 18 |
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Enchanted by the abundant wildlife on a small-group tour of Southern AfricaBy Helen Weismeyer and Mary SmallAppears on Page 30 |
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‘In the Wake of the Vikings’ – Crossing the North AtlanticBy Vernon HoiumAppears on Page 42 |
Travelers' Intercom
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Da Vinci Museum in VeniceBy Victor BlockAppears on Page 12 |
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Entering Uruguay & ParaguayBy Tony LeisnerAppears on Page 13 |
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Jazz fest and more in HavanaBy Vicky HaganAppears on Page 14 |
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Douro River with VantageBy Philip A. ShartAppears on Page 22 |
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A ‘solo travel’ momentBy Marilyn HillAppears on Page 23 |
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Dining in southern ItalyBy John WionAppears on Page 23 |
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Iran’s Gonbad-e QabusBy David J. PattenAppears on Page 26 |
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Benefits of a Travel AgentBy David E. AndersonAppears on Page 27 |
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Touring Quito with a policemanBy Stephen O. Addison, Jr.Appears on Page 27 |
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Guide in MarrakechBy Nancy GatlandAppears on Page 28 |
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Belize with BZM ToursBy Ron HibbertAppears on Page 28 |
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Italian hospital praiseBy Charles W. CookAppears on Page 46 |
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‘Pleased’ with Trip MateBy Jim KronholmAppears on Page 46 |
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VPN software cautionBy Lorenz RychnerAppears on Page 46 |
Calling All Readers!
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No-fee debit and credit cardsAppears on Page 34 |
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Rating foreign tour companies that customize toursAppears on Page 37 |
Columns
Spotting fake online reviews. Solid-ice hotels. Best beaches in AustraliaBoarding PassBy Dan Barr Appears on Page 2 |
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What If I Get Sick Abroad? — an updateThe Discerning TravelerBy Philip Wagenaar, Md Appears on Page 49 |
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The Garden PathThe Garden PathBy Yvonne Michie Horn Appears on Page 53 |
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Going solo? How to have fun in EuropeRick Steves' EuropeBy Rick Steves Appears on Page 55 |
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Norman Palermo (Part 2 of 2)Focus on ArchaeologyBy Julie Skurdenis Appears on Page 56 |
Travel Briefs
Funniest Thing
Be careful what you wish for!Appears on Page 47 |
