672: On an Island of Sugar, Tea, and Black Sand
The three tiny Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius off the Madagascar coast are a fascinating, fragile nation unto their own.
Jan 09, 2017•2 min•Ep. 672
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671: Canoeing in the Okefenokee
A shallow, 438,000-acre, peat-filled wetland straddling the Georgia–Florida border, the Okefenokee is North America's largest "blackwater" swamp. Although there is hardly any solid land in the Okie, it's still a remarkable place to explore and even camp.
Jan 09, 2017•2 min•Ep. 671
670: Balancing the Foreign and the Familiar
Experiencing how life is lived in other countries is always an education, but one that often entails considering the situation from different perspectives.
Jan 09, 2017•2 min•Ep. 670
669: Appreciating Ancient Obelisks
Last time, we went underground in Rome. But some of the city's oldest artifacts are in plain sight, and many predate the Roman Empire itself.
Jan 09, 2017•2 min•Ep. 669
668: Going Underground in Rome
The Eternal City wasn't built in a day, but layer by layer over more than 3000 years. In some places, the deeper layers are still intact and accessible. A visit certainly provides an in-depth perspective.
Jan 09, 2017•2 min•Ep. 668
667: The Waves of Haleiwa
This is the time of the when when the big waves come rolling in all along Oahu's north coast.
Jan 09, 2017•2 min•Ep. 667
666: A Traveler's Guide to Guidebooks
A world of on-line resources notwithstanding, sometimes a traveler's best friend is an old-fashioned guidebook.
Jan 09, 2017•2 min•Ep. 666
665: Scaling the Seven Summits
For some mountaineers, the peak achievement is climbing to the highest point on each continent.
Jan 09, 2017•2 min•Ep. 665
664: On Vacationing with the Dogs
If you'd enjoy the thrill of riding through a pristine, snowy wilderness behind a team of sled dogs, mark the Boundary Waters on the very northern tip of Minnesota on your map.
Dec 29, 2016•2 min•Ep. 664
663: Savoring Mexico's City of Silver
Although its streets can gleam golden in the moonlight, the city fortunes of Zacatecas were built on silver.
Dec 29, 2016•2 min•Ep. 663
662: The International Executive Service Corps
Founded in 1964, the IESC is a non-profit that applies private sector solutions to improve standards of living around the world, to create and preserve jobs and help robust, sustainable enterprises grow.
Dec 29, 2016•2 min•Ep. 662
661: Tips to Brighten those Post-Holiday Blues
After so much celebration, it's only natural to experience a letdown. Here are tips to help you get back up to pace.
Dec 29, 2016•2 min•Ep. 661
660: Welcoming Midnight Around the World
As their clocks approach the midnight hour, people everywhere will be celebrating the end of 2016 and looking forward to a wonderful 2017. That's certainly our sentiment, as well as our best wishes to you.
Dec 26, 2016•1 min•Ep. 660
659: Insights on Global Entry
A Global Entry pass is easy to obtain, and if you fly internationally, it will save you a lot of time standing in lines and even help you make that tight connection
Dec 26, 2016•1 min•Ep. 659
658: Visions of St. Augustine
Founded in 1565 on what is now Florida's NE coast, St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied settlement of European origin in the contiguous United States. It and the adjoining Anastasia Island are great places to visit.
Dec 26, 2016•2 min•Ep. 658
657: Telling the Tales that Make Travel Twice the Fun
Sometimes, the it's the misadventures that make for the best travel tales. Be bold when spinning the yarn.
Dec 26, 2016•2 min•Ep. 657
656: First Aid for In-transit Tribulations
For nearly 175 years, affiliates of the Traveler's Aid Society have been helping mobile Americans.
Dec 26, 2016•2 min•Ep. 656
655: Washington's Christmas crossing
On Christmas eve 1776, General George Washington led a daring, surprise raid which changed the course of American history.
Dec 13, 2016•2 min•Ep. 655
654: Arizona's Petrified Forest
More than 200 million years ago, dense conifer forests grew on the part of the planet now known as south central Arizona.
Dec 13, 2016•2 min•Ep. 654
653: Petting the whales of Baja
If you want to get up close and personal with great gray cetaceans, Mexico's San Ignacio Lagoon is just the place you're looking for.
Dec 13, 2016•2 min•Ep. 653
652: Harvesting the past
The Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton, Virginia is a living history museum that tells the story of the people who migrated from the Old World to America and the life they created in the Shenandoah Valley.
Dec 13, 2016•2 min•Ep. 652
651: European Holiday traditions
Annual Christmas markets are glittering town squares all across the Continent.
Dec 13, 2016•2 min•Ep. 651
650: Tips for timely departures
The coming weeks will be the busiest travel time of the year. Here are some thoughts on helping everything go smoothly.
Dec 13, 2016•2 min•Ep. 650
649: Exploring Chuuk Lagoon
In 1944, the US Navy decimated a Japanese armada in a shallow lagoon in the Caroline Islands. Today, scuba divers come from around the world to explore.
Dec 13, 2016•2 min•Ep. 649
648: Liberty Island's Lady and the Pride of Paris
On this day in 1832, a Frenchman was born who would create two of the world's most recognizable landmarks.
Dec 13, 2016•2 min•Ep. 648
647: Traveler tip tips
Who gets your gratuities depends entirely on you, but here's a look at how much is expected where and by whom.
Dec 13, 2016•2 min•Ep. 647
646: A hint to improve your handicap
Occasional lessons are helpful, but to really advance your game, it helps to go to school. Fortunately, hotels and resorts around the world are making that easy to happen.
Dec 13, 2016•2 min•Ep. 646
645: Jetlag cures
Jetlag is what you get by crossing too many time zones in a single bound. Here are tips to help you re-adjust your circadian rhythms.
Nov 28, 2016•2 min•Ep. 645
644: Falling asleep in strange beds
Even experienced travelers have trouble getting a good night's sleep while away from home.
Nov 28, 2016•2 min•Ep. 644
643: The value of a travel agent
Even though these days it is possible to book all the components of a trip yourself, don't underestimate the value a knowledgeable travel agent can bring to the table.
Nov 28, 2016•2 min•Ep. 643
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