This is the March 2014 issue
Boarding Pass
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Converting the US credit card system to the more secure chip-and-PIN system used in much of the rest of the worldBy David TykolAppears on Page 2 |
Features
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Interacting with nature on an ecotour of ColombiaBy Arthur HannaAppears on Page 6 |
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Eating our way along the Dalmatian CoastBy Wanda Bahde Summerfield, FLAppears on Page 18 |
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Walking the Camino de Santiago – an individual experienceBy Esther PericaAppears on Page 34 |
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Traveling by train from Beijing to LhasaBy Gloria HelmuthAppears on Page 44 |
Travelers' Intercom
Side sights in ParisBy Don KinserAppears on Page 13 |
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A short visit to Easter IslandBy Judith AnshinAppears on Page 14 |
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Turkmenistan — dangers and annoyancesBy David J. PattenAppears on Page 23 |
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Luggage zippers not coveredBy Pam ZentAppears on Page 26 |
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BushBaby Safaris in Southern AfricaBy Susan L. HouserAppears on Page 26 |
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Nepal/Bhutan private tourBy Guenther EichhornAppears on Page 27 |
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Mexico and Guatemala + HondurasBy Nili OlayAppears on Page 29 |
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Slovakia genealogist/guideBy Ronald ReedAppears on Page 31 |
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Hired guide for NaplesBy Linda BeuretAppears on Page 32 |
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B&Bs in FranceBy Jack & Liz KaufmanAppears on Page 32 |
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Traveling & Giving: Ribbons and laceBy Florence DrakeAppears on Page 33 |
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Novel Approach: Hyderabad insightsBy David EmeryAppears on Page 49 |
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Are city folk all business?By Nancy EnglandAppears on Page 50 |
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Friendly AmsterdammersBy Marilyn HillAppears on Page 50 |
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Cruise Critic helpfulBy Paula PrindleAppears on Page 51 |
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La Ceiba musicBy Jim HendricksonAppears on Page 73 |
Calling All Readers!
True chip-and-PIN cards issued in the USAppears on Page 40 |
Essay Contest Winners
Roamin’ in Romania - WinnersAppears on Page 43 |
Columns
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Converting the US credit card system to the more secure chip-and-PIN system used in much of the rest of the worldBoarding PassBy David Tykol Appears on Page 2 |
Etiquette in selected European countriesThe Discerning TravelerBy Philip Wagenaar Appears on Page 53 |
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New in Great Britain, Italy & France in 2014Rick Steves' EuropeBy Rick Steves Appears on Page 55 |
The Butchart GardensThe Garden PathBy Yvonne Horn Appears on Page 59 |
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Madeira touringFar HorizonsBy Randy Keck Appears on Page 62 |
Travel Briefs
Funniest Thing
Drinking lesson in IrelandBy Glenn NakadateAppears on Page 51 |
Where in the World? Correct Answers
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Tomb of John Russell ColvinAppears on Page 77 |