762: American Railroad Treasures
All across the country, rehabilitated rail lines provide day-trippers with the experience of moving under steam power
Jun 10, 2017•2 min•Ep. 762
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761: The Canyons of Utah
Southern Utah has numerous dramatic vistas. For example, Canyonlands and Arches National Parks, near Provo.
May 31, 2017•2 min•Ep. 761
760: Taking Time at Taliesen
The hilltop home of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Taliesn remains a testament to his revolutionary vision
May 31, 2017•2 min•Ep. 760
759: Cruising By Freighter
Sometimes, a slow boat to China is a very interesting way to travel.
May 31, 2017•2 min•Ep. 759
758: Springtime in Helsinki
This is the time of year when Finland's capital really blossoms.
May 31, 2017•2 min•Ep. 758
757: The Peak of the Planet
Most people know that Mt. Everest is the highest point of the planet. Technically speaking, most people are wrong. We correct several geophysical misconceptions.
May 31, 2017•2 min•Ep. 757
756: Medical Insurance Overseas
Know before you go. Will the health insurance you have here provide coverage if something happens when you are there?
May 28, 2017•2 min•Ep. 756
755: In Pursuit of Passports Past
Although people have been crossing borders for thousands of years, passports are a relatively recent development.
May 28, 2017•2 min•Ep. 755
754: An Alternative Cape Escape
More laid back than its better known cape, Cape Ann has its own seaside charms.
May 28, 2017•2 min•Ep. 754
753: Seeing Santiago
The capital of Chile, Santiago is both South America's most European city and its most modern.
May 28, 2017•2 min•Ep. 753
752: Avoiding Rental Car Surprises
Renting a car? Is the deal you think you're getting accurately reflected in the final bill? Here are steps to avoid unpleasant surprises.
May 19, 2017•2 min•Ep. 752
751: Rocky Mountain Retreats
Far removed from the whirl of ski resorts, these mountains offer many places of quiet contemplation. We offer a few suggestions.
May 19, 2017•1 min•Ep. 751
750: Doing a Dude Ranch
Shedding the stereotypical image of a refuge for city slickers, many dude ranches around the country are attracting a more sophisticated crowd.
May 19, 2017•2 min•Ep. 750
749: Milking Cows in Paradise
Lancaster County in south central Pennsylvania is the setting for numerous Amish tradition farms. Some even accommodate paying guests, especially if they're willing to help with the chores.
May 19, 2017•2 min•Ep. 749
748: Mounting Mt. St. Helens
On this morning in 1980, the top half of this majestic mountain in SW Washington disappeared in a cataclysmic blast. 37 years later, Mother Nature has already healed many of the surface scars.
May 12, 2017•2 min•Ep. 748
747: Exploring the Attic of North Dakota
Bonanzaville USA, just west of Fargo, the museum of the Cass County Historical Society, consists of 47 buildings on 12 acres, many historic and from the N.D. region. More than 400,000 eclectic objects are on display.
May 12, 2017•2 min•Ep. 747
746: Seeing the Sights of South Dakota
Although stark, the hills of SW South Dakota can also be exceedingly beautiful.
May 12, 2017•2 min•Ep. 746
745: Allieviating Airline Delays
With America's air traffic systems so tightly wound, a delay anywhere can have a ripple effect that creates havoc elsewhere.
May 12, 2017•2 min•Ep. 745
744: Meandering in Mumbai
India's largest city, Mumbai is also its capital of finance, commerce, and entertainment.
May 08, 2017•2 min•Ep. 744
743: Out and About on Portugal's Green Coast
The Minho, the province in Portugal's northwest corner, is a charming and less visited region with tastes all its own.
May 08, 2017•2 min•Ep. 743
742: Enjoying a Cup Of Tea
Tea, in its many blends and preparations, is the world's most widely consumer beverage.
May 08, 2017•2 min•Ep. 742
741: In Praise of Tourism
Today is national tourism awareness day. Tourism, in all its various forms and manifestations, ranks among the world's most powerful economic engines.
May 08, 2017•1 min•Ep. 741
740: Visiting Vietnam (Hanoi)
Though Hanoi is the country's capital, much of its city life and business follow in traditional ways.
Apr 30, 2017•2 min•Ep. 740
739: Visiting Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)
Still the beating commercial heart of Vietnam, the city once known as Saigon, is again the Pearl of the Orient.
Apr 30, 2017•2 min•Ep. 739
738: Visiting the Mountains of Vietnam
This corner of northwest Viet Nam still retains many of its pre-Colonial ways.
Apr 30, 2017•2 min•Ep. 738
737: A Jefferson Pilgrimage
Once a major river port, this gem of an East Texas town still has many beauties to flaunt at its annual Pilgrimage, which happens this week.
Apr 30, 2017•2 min•Ep. 737
736: An Astronomical Vacation
Among its myriad other charms, Tucson, Arizona may also be America's most observant city.
Apr 16, 2017•1 min•Ep. 736
735: The Risks of Amusement
Amusement parks around the world are pushing the limits of higher, faster, steeper, and death-defying. Be thrilled but don't be blind to real risks and dangers.
Apr 16, 2017•2 min•Ep. 735
734: In Grimm Forests
Speckswald, a vast forested expanse east of Frankfurt, was home to the brothers Grimm of fairy tale fame. It is still of antique towns with plenty of half-timbered charm.
Apr 16, 2017•2 min•Ep. 734
733: Seeing Ourselves As Others See Us
Sometimes, the best way to get a sense of self is by looking at people elsewhere.
Apr 16, 2017•2 min•Ep. 733
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