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A Walking Tour of San Miguel de Allende- Mexico

Cobblestones, colors, church bells ringing, and a chirpy 'buenos dias signora' from a diminutive aproned signora delivering fresh tortillas. I'm back in San Miguel de Allende walking along Calle Recreo with a spring in my step and a song in…

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Poland’s Picturesque Old Towns

Poland's country roads are easy to navigate. All signs are written in the Latin alphabet as well as the Cyrillic script, and a good GPS leads one through some stunning countryside. Make sure, however, that you check the region in…

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Varanasi – Ancient, Alluring, and Magnetic

The ancient city of Varanasi which lies on the banks of the River Ganges–revered as being a sacred river– was, according to Hindu mythology, founded by Lord Shiva. A never-ending stream of pilgrims flocks to Varanasi annually to partake in…

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Myanmar – Inle Lake

A one hour propeller plane flight delivered us to tiny Heho airport where we were met by Eie-Eie, our guide from the Pao tribe in Chan State. A young woman with a warm smile and silken long black hair, she…

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Italy – A Road Trip Through Sicily

We landed in Palermo during the last days of September, rented a car, and drove to Cefalu. Sheltered by a mammoth rock (La Rocca), Cefalu is a picturesque town with a rich history. It is said that Hercules came here…

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XIAN – China

If you are planning a trip to China, don't miss spending a couple of days in Xian. We chose a small hotel with authentic Chinese charm – The Tang Art Dynasty Hotel – for our three night stay. It's located…

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