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First we whisk readers off to the little-known Greek Island of Folegandros where our solo traveler reports on her adventures. Next we highlight the amazing transportation options of mountainous Switzerland, and then we jet half way around the world for a delicious variety of ethnic foods reflecting the cultural diversity of the Hawaiian Islands. After that, we investigate House Sitting as an affordable way to travel the world, especially in those flexible retirement years. And finally, we consider Costa Rica's enviable park system, and learn about the Top Five Nature Parks for international visitors.
Travel in Switzerland is an adventure of ups and downs whether by train, funicular or gondola. Annie Palovcik
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Like the idea of taking a bicycle holiday but not fit enough to go the distance? A veteran cycle tour operator offers a 12-week training program online to get you in perfect shape no matter what level or age group.
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Canadian Rockies destination, Lake Louise, is back on the rail travel map after a 20-years absence, thanks to a rail tour company adding it to their 2013 itineraries. See how this location is one-of-a-kind!
Lifelong learners will be excited to hear about a summer program at Britain's Oxford University where participants may enroll in over 60 courses for a week or more.
Large and small cruise ships have made Alaska's coast a popular destination for decades. Learn about a small-ship cruise company that introduces visitors to an authentic Alaska experience in a whole new way.
Remember the devastating earthquakes that reduced parts of Christchurch, New Zealand to rubble two years ago? The city has creatively met its challenges with a "can-do" attitude that includes a shopping center made of 60 shipping containers and an impressive cardboard cathedral seating 700 people!
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Independent traveler, Jeann Linsley, takes us by ferry to the little-known Greek Island of Folegandros where she travels on local busses, talks to locals all over the island in her newly-acquired Greek, tastes the local cuisine and discovers the benefits of "Slow Travel".
Tom Koppel shares his up and down adventures with Switzerland's amazing transportation options throughout the country, ranging from trains on dizzying trestles and spiral tunnels to funiculars and gondolas. One convenient Swiss Pass allows visitors to experience them all and the fabulous vistas they offer for discount prices.
Let chef Matthew Gray, founder of Hawaii Food Tours, invite you on a mouth-watering introduction to the multi-ethnic melting pot of Hawaii's cuisine while sampling some of the most popular specialties of the islands. He says, "The best way to experience the Aloha spirit is to taste it!"
Our author, Angela Laws, is a five-year veteran of house and pet sitting, who together with her husband has taken assignments on six continents as a low cost, creative way to explore the world. Sharing her personal story, Angela offers insider tips on successful house sitting while meeting both the house owner's and house sitter's expectations.
Over many decades, tiny Costa Rica has garnered the world's respect for dedicating over 25% of its territory to national parks and protected reserves. CR guidebook author, James Kaiser, has visited all 26 national parks in the country and he shares with our readers his pick of the best five for international visitors to enjoy.
This Classic Selection from our Travel Article Library reminds readers that the European Barging season is upon us. Each time we have revised this perennial favorite, adding new barge operators and sadly saying goodbye to one or two that have retired, our readers tell us this is one of their most inspiring articles. Coming in July/August: We go bald eagle watching in British Columbia, and check out some of the fabulous food that hostels worldwide are delivering these days.
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While taking a land or water vacation, accommodation can be much more than a predictable roof over the traveler's head. With a little research, it becomes a meaningful part of the holiday experience. Our Sleeping with History article collection illustrates some amazing accommodations in many countries to give you ideas.
The 21st century is offering many creative ways to share stimulating vacations between the generations, be they adult with adult or adult with children and grandchildren. Our new Family Travel Theme Page offers plenty of ideas worldwide for how to make memories between family members of every age.
As people increasingly recognize the need for physical wellness, emotional strengthening, and spiritual depth for healthy living, Wellness, Spiritual and Pilgrimage vacations are often becoming a quest for meaningful life direction. Plenty of food for thought and inspiration in our collection of feature articles!
The Bird, Marine Mammal and Wildlife feature articles present a dazzling showcase of Nature's rarest and most curious as well as lots of educational facts and suggestions for unusual, often remote nature holidays. Photography is worth a visit in itself!
The European Travel theme page opens windows on a varied menu and style of explorations in Ireland, France, Scotland, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and England. Our authors share their travel stories going by barge, camper van, on foot, even entering a classroom or two.
The Asia and India Travel theme page spotlights our feature articles with cultural, natural and educational vacation opportunities in Bhutan, China, Vietnam, Hong Kong and many parts of India. Enjoy the color, the cuisine, the diversity, volunteer possibilities, and the active adventures sure to appeal to older travelers.
The Mediterranean Travel theme page offers articles that immerse readers in the history, cultural richness, cuisine, senior-friendly active adventures and rich contemporary cultures bathed in that magic Mediterranean light that characterizes Italy, Greece and the Greek Islands, France, Spain, Slovenia, Croatia and Turkey.
The Cruises and Train Travel theme page showcases unusual, small-scale, vacation explorations in Mexico's Copper Canyon, Southeast Asia, India, throughout Europe, Canada's Rocky Mountains, and Alaska with the uncommon perspectives of small ships, sailing ships, freighters, trains, river and barge journeys.
Except for a few iconic destinations, Latin American countries south of Mexico are unfamiliar to most travelers. That's too bad! Our collection of feature articles takes readers behind the scenes, onto the byways and into the essential grassroots of countries from Cuba and Nicaragua to the Peruvian Amazon and Patagonia.
This theme page showcases our feature article collection on challenging, meaningful vacation opportunities across the vast South Pacific region, from Hawaii, New Zealand and Australia to French Polynesia and Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. Hop on a plane, a freighter, a ferry or a bicycle .... and be there!
In response to our readers' persistant interest in planning their travel interests around reliable, creative volunteer opportunities, we are pleased to showcase an ever-widening range of destinations and volunteer ideas around the world. This collection of personal stories and objective reports will inspire and motivate you!
Definitely our most visited Theme Page any month of the year, the Alternative Hawaii collection takes readers way beyond Waikiki to explore the finest treasures and pleasures of six islands. Nature, active adventures suitable for seniors, unique places to stay on each island, and wellness vacations with a Hawaiian flavor!
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