Features

March 2013 issue | Appears on page 6

Discovering Turkey on a self-drive tour
By Marcia Brandes
View of the Blue Mosque from the Cozy Bar & Pub in Istanbul.
Finding whimsical landscapes and welcoming locals on a 
self-drive tour
March 2013 issue | Appears on page 20

The great train journey —Vladivostok to Moscow
By Jack Ogg
The Golden Eagle circling Lake Baikal.
A long-distance luxury rail journey from Vladisvostok to 
Moscow — the world’s greatest train ride
March 2013 issue | Appears on page 36

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
March 2013 issue | Appears on page 50

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
February 2013 issue | Appears on page 6

Enjoying the cuisine of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna
By Beth Habian
Reggio Emilia’s opera house
Indulging in the tasty treasures of the region
February 2013 issue | Appears on page 20

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
February 2013 issue | Appears on page 32

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
February 2013 issue | Appears on page 46

Spending 20 fantastic days in Southern Africa
By George Anderson
We watched this pretty lady lion for a long time, and she watched us.
Game drives and luxury stays in South Africa, Namibia and 
Zimbabwe