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WWII: Touring the cemetery of George S. Patton's grave
WWII: Touring the cemetery of George S. Patton's grave
The legendary World War II general was buried in France with his troops.
The legendary World War II general was buried in France with his troops.
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History and a warm welcome beckon in Colombia
History and a warm welcome beckon in Colombia
A modern city, historical enclaves and Caribbean beaches add to Colombia's allure
A modern city, historical enclaves and Caribbean beaches add to Colombia's allure
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Mongolia: Ancient and modern mix hospitably
Mongolia: Ancient and modern mix hospitably
Mongolia is a beautiful country of varied terrain; the people were friendly and...
Mongolia is a beautiful country of varied terrain; the people were friendly and hospitable.
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- 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Norway-Lappland: A cruise across the top of the world
Norway-Lappland: A cruise across the top of the world
Fjords, sheer cliffs, reindeer and wonderful local people enhance this exotic trip
Fjords, sheer cliffs, reindeer and wonderful local people enhance this exotic trip
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- 1 month ago
Malaysia shines with diversity, flavor
Malaysia shines with diversity, flavor
Queen Creek couple experiences the incredible hospitality and warmth of the Malaysian...
Queen Creek couple experiences the incredible hospitality and warmth of the Malaysian people.
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- 1 month, 1 week ago
A moving visit to Normandy D-Day beaches
A moving visit to Normandy D-Day beaches
Travelers from Phoenix were moved by the spirit of the Allied forces.
Travelers from Phoenix were moved by the spirit of the Allied forces.
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- 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Biking through Vietnam, Cambodia
Biking through Vietnam, Cambodia
Chandler couple's 350-mile route included Ho Chi Minh City and Angkor Wat.
Chandler couple's 350-mile route included Ho Chi Minh City and Angkor Wat.
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- 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Koalas, wine and rain forests in Australia
Koalas, wine and rain forests in Australia
From the viewpoint of a North American, everything in Australia is upside-down and...
From the viewpoint of a North American, everything in Australia is upside-down and backwards.
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- 2 months ago
Rhine River cruise filled with history, castles
Rhine River cruise filled with history, castles
Beer, chocolate and pork knuckles were among culinary highlights
Beer, chocolate and pork knuckles were among culinary highlights
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- 2 months, 1 week ago
A toast to strong-beer festival in Germany
A toast to strong-beer festival in Germany
The springtime event celebrates double-strong beer that monks originally brewed during...
The springtime event celebrates double-strong beer that monks originally brewed during Lent
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- 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Family vacation in a Paris flat
Family vacation in a Paris flat
A Scottsdale couple likes to rent an apartment in Paris and enjoy neighborhood life.
A Scottsdale couple likes to rent an apartment in Paris and enjoy neighborhood life.
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- 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Old and new make Bilbao a delight
Old and new make Bilbao a delight
The city in Spain's Basque region blends history with modern design.
The city in Spain's Basque region blends history with modern design.
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- 3 months, 1 week ago
Jump off a tower in New Zealand
Jump off a tower in New Zealand
Visitors can hurl themselves off the Sky Tower in Auckland.
Visitors can hurl themselves off the Sky Tower in Auckland.
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- 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Your Travels: Art tour of Italy
Your Travels: Art tour of Italy
History and culture in Rome, Florence and Siena
History and culture in Rome, Florence and Siena
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- 4 months ago
Your Travels: Indonesia's Ring of Fire
Your Travels: Indonesia's Ring of Fire
Three-week trip exploredd Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi
Three-week trip exploredd Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi
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- 4 months, 1 week ago
Your Travels: European river cruise
Your Travels: European river cruise
15-day cruise visits Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands.
15-day cruise visits Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands.
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- 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Your Travels: Meeting long-lost family
Your Travels: Meeting long-lost family
A lucky stab with an overseas letter brings far-flung family together
A lucky stab with an overseas letter brings far-flung family together
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- 5 months ago
Your Travels: A cooking tour in Italy
Your Travels: A cooking tour in Italy
Two sisters and their mother learn how to make pappardelle and other specialties from...
Two sisters and their mother learn how to make pappardelle and other specialties from scratch.
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- 5 months, 1 week ago
Your Travels: Canada's Maritime Provinces
Your Travels: Canada's Maritime Provinces
Autumn in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
Autumn in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
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- 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Your Travels: Taking in grand sights of the West by bus
Your Travels: Taking in grand sights of the West by bus
Jan Patock and her sister Judy Walker take in the beauties of the West's national parks.
Jan Patock and her sister Judy Walker take in the beauties of the West's national parks.
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- 6 months ago
Your Travels: Indian Wells serves up hard-to-beat tennis
Your Travels: Indian Wells serves up hard-to-beat tennis
Where can two East Valley tennis junkies enjoy an up-close view of the world's top tennis...
Where can two East Valley tennis junkies enjoy an up-close view of the world's top tennis players?
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- 6 months, 1 week ago
Your Travels: Face to face with the moai of Easter Island
Your Travels: Face to face with the moai of Easter Island
Easter Island is one of the most isolated locations on Earth, famous for its 887 statues.
Easter Island is one of the most isolated locations on Earth, famous for its 887 statues.
- Your Travels
- 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Your Travels: Norway tops off pair's global bucket list
Your Travels: Norway tops off pair's global bucket list
Iceland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway completes a couple's bucket-list goal of visiting 100...
Iceland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway completes a couple's bucket-list goal of visiting 100 countries.
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- 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Your Travels: Reaching top of Swiss Alps by rail
Your Travels: Reaching top of Swiss Alps by rail
Our goal was to take the cog railway train to the Jungfraujoch platform among the Eiger,...
Our goal was to take the cog railway train to the Jungfraujoch platform among the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau peaks.
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- 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Your Travels: Dance, joy with the Maasai in Tanzania
Your Travels: Dance, joy with the Maasai in Tanzania
The Maasai tribal chief said he'd give 20 cows for me to be his seventh wife.
The Maasai tribal chief said he'd give 20 cows for me to be his seventh wife.
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- 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Your Travels: Doing-it-themselves on European vacation
Your Travels: Doing-it-themselves on European vacation
Grandparents Richard and Cathy Reader travel to Bavaria, Austria and Prague with their...
Grandparents Richard and Cathy Reader travel to Bavaria, Austria and Prague with their 14-year-old granddaughter.
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- 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Terminal 4 cell phone lot temporarily closed
Terminal 4 cell phone lot temporarily closed
The airport is relocating the east cell phone east of Terminal 4 to a larger spot north...
The airport is relocating the east cell phone east of Terminal 4 to a larger spot north of east economy parking to accommodate the spring break travel rush that fills the lots this time of year and also backs up traffic at the airport.
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