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March 15, 2008
Canada's largest and only bilingual province
story by Andrea Gross, photos by Irv Green I'm standing alone on a small square of cement, in front of a group of young men, all of whom are poised at crisp attention and perspiring heavily. The perspiration is understandable...
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March 10, 2008
Amsterdam and Budapest: A Quick Guide
by Howard Hian The historic rivers of Europe, starting with the Rhine in the north and ending with the Danube in the south, form centuries-old trade routes connecting many great cities. Two of my favorites, Amsterdam and Budapest, are joined...
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February 24, 2008
Editor's Column WITH FEW RESERVATIONS
ITALIAN CULTURE IN A SWISS CANTON Imagine combining Italian culture and cuisine with Swiss efficiency and professional hospitality in a warm, sunny, mountainous Mediterranean climate. Such improbable visions can readily be reified in the southern-most canton of Switzerland, the Ticino....
SoGoNow.com by: Peter I. Rose
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February 19, 2008
"Age doesn't matter unless you are a cheese!"
by Maxine Sommers While flying into Palm Springs I was impressed by the view of this small community from the air ... a multitude of green lawn patches all surrounded by vast desert lands- the city, a bright oasis in...
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February 14, 2008
The Treasures of Campeche
Story by Bob Schulman Photos by Bob Schulman and Jimm Budd In 1540, when Spanish troops captured the Mayan port of Can Pech on the Gulf of Mexico, they found an unexpected treasure: a small, scrawny tree that grew all...
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February 12, 2008
Sharing stories with Ireland's first lady of food
Darina Allen shares her views on cooking By Phyllis Steinberg It was quite a thrill for me to visit with Darina Allen, Ireland's favorite food ambassador in County Cork, Ireland. I had the opportunity to eat dinner at Ballymaloe House,...
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February 7, 2008
Key West adds new attractions for families
By Phyllis Steinberg Walking down Duval Street in Key West, it looked like business as usual. Slopping Joe's Bar was jammed packed with tourists sipping their favorite brew. The souvenir stores were selling the typical stuff, tee-shirts, coffee mugs...
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February 4, 2008
Something for Everyone
Bloomington, Indiana By Sheree Bykofsky There is something for everyone is Bloomington, Indiana. The impeccable Wampler House will restore your love for B&B's. Less than 10 minutes south of IU on a lovely country road, the B&B offers a...
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January 30, 2008
Palm Springs- Paradise in the Desert
Ron Kapon It had been five years since I last visited Palm Springs (43,000 people) and boy how it has changed! Located about 110 miles east of Los Angeles and 140 miles northeast of San Diego, it is one of...
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January 28, 2008
Derby Time
by Michael Dwyer "And down the stretch they come!" rings in my ears as I grasp my betting tickets hoping for a big winner. It's Derby time again! Every year for the past dozen years I've made my way south...
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January 24, 2008
Off the beaten path to paradise
Amelia Island is a perfect escape By Phyllis Steinberg It was a just a girl's getaway. We chose Amelia Island at the northernmost corner of Florida because we heard it was a lovely retreat without the usual tourist trappings of...
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January 23, 2008
"BETWEEN WINTAH AND MUD TIME"
Story by Peter I. Rose Photos by Peter and Hedy Rose Each year there is a brief period of indeterminate length when Vermont is very special- and its weather is very unpredictable! I don't mean the few weeks in...
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January 20, 2008
Palau: Snorkeling and Diving Paradise
Pristine South Pacific Island Country Beckons BY LARRY TAYLOR Not a lot of American travelers know about Palau. But just ask avid divers or snorkelers. If they haven't already been there, they will tell you Palau is at the top...
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January 16, 2008
The Grass is Greener in Ireland
Luxury High-tech hotels Add a New Dimension to Southern Ireland By Phyllis Steinberg The solid green landmass of Ireland is enough to mesmerize any tourist, but when you combine the many shades of green, the mountains grazing with sheep and...
SoGoNow.com by: Phyllis Steinberg
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January 15, 2008
Editor's Column: WITH FEW RESERVATIONS
EATS, SHOOTS, AND LEAVES This month's column is about the lives and not-so-hard times of travel writers in general and this one in particular. It is not a redux of grammar grinch Lynne Truss's attack on those who misplace commas...
SoGoNow.com by: Peter I. Rose
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January 14, 2008
EXPLORING THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC'S AMBER COAST
by Habeeb Salloum "Before you leave, you must see what they call here the 'Amber Coast'!" A Canadian vacationer, who had spent two weeks in Puerto Plata and made a number of excursions, advised after I asked him what tour...
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January 11, 2008
Santa Cruz Trek near Huaraz, Peru
The Cordillera Blanca Mountains is what trekking is all about. Beautiful views, unspoilt by mass tourism, friendly natives, and the optional comforts of guides, porters and cooks, make trekking these mountains a delight all around. The trail takes you...
SoGoNow.com by: Guest Author
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January 7, 2008
No Boys Allowed Girls' Getaway
Pittsburgh, PA By Sheree Bykofsky and Jan Dixon If you're among the people who wonder why anyone would go to Pittsburgh, you're in for a humbling surprise! Pittsburgh has twice been named one of America's most livable cities, and we...
SoGoNow.com by: Sheree Bykofsky
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January 3, 2008
Mongolia Cubed
By Valerie Sartor For me, the most remote place in the world with the smartest, most courageous race of warriors always brings to mind Mongolia and Mongolians. Vivid images of wild, sturdy ponies racing across vast, pristine steppes; bitter winds...
SoGoNow.com by: Guest Author
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January 1, 2008
Ancient Seaports Attract Small Ship Adventurers.
By Bobbie Green The Ancient seaports of Europe have lured visitors for thousands of years, explorers, merchant traders, attacking armies, and tourist. Today's tourist can still journey to historical places where past events can come alive and one can...
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December 27, 2007
Knoxville A City Of Orange
Knoxville was a fortified outpost, capital of the Southwest Territory and later of the state of Tennessee. It is named after Henry Knox who was President George Washington's War Secretary. The city furnished the political and intellectual leadership for Unionist...
SoGoNow.com by: Ronald Kapon
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