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The Beauty Of The North Resides In Nunavut
Nunavut, which was separated from the Northwest Territories in 1999, is the newest, and northernmost territory of Canada. It is home to indigenous people, the Inuit, who celebrate the small things in life and live off the land.
Louvre Abu Dhabi: A New Museum for the Arab World
A third Louvre, after the famous museums in Paris and in Northern France, opened in November 017. The Louvre Abu Dhabi will be a museum for the world with treasures from Paris and many other works of priceless art.
Take A Stroll Through Portugal
Walking in Portugal provides many routes and information for hikers across the different areas of Portugal, including the Algarve, Peneda-Gerês National Park, the Serra da Estrela, and other beautiful parts of Portugal.
Al Ain, A Desert Oasis in the Emirates
Al Ain, in the United Arab Emirates, is a desert oasis with a history museum, intricate water channels called Falaj, and green, guarded by Fort Jahili, going back to the earliest days of the 20th century.
Touring Tuscany's Vineyards in an Alfa Romeo
Enjoy a drive through beautiful Tuscany, Italy in a rented Alfa Romero and tour many vineyards including Verrazzano, Castello Vicchiomaggio, Baron Ricasoli Vineyards and Marcasi Antonori.
Vietnam's Wonderful Surprises
Jon Haggins Globetrotter recounts many trips around the world and interactions with many local people on his journeys. The book excerpt covers travel in Vietnam.

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B.B. King Museum in Indianola, Mississippi

B.B. King, the legendary blues guitarist who died in 2015, built a museum in his hometown of Indianola, Indiana, where many of his treasures are on display and where his grave is located.

Annual Travel Insurance Plans Just Make Sense

Annual Travel Insurance policies. While we think everyone should consider travel insurance for their trips, for those of us who travel a lot more, having an annual policy saves money and keeps you insured all year long.

The American Steamboat Company's 'American Queen' Ship Photo: American Steamboat Company

Life Below the Decks of an American Steamboat

Jackie Cohen tells what life is like for crewmembers of an iconic steamboat cruise, The American Steamboat Company’s “American Queen” ship, based in Memphis, Tennessee.

Car Rentals in Europe

Car Rentals in Europe: Find the best prices for renting or leasing a car in Europe from the leading car rental agencies, through Auto Europe and GoNOMAD.com.

Tolantongo, Mexico: Hot Springs, Caverns, and Waterfalls

Karolee Bulak takes us to Tolantongo far in the mountains of Mexico. It’s a special place with hot springs, underground caves, and beautiful waterfalls. It’s well worth the arduous journey to get there.

Bones from the Catacombes de Paris. Photo courtesy of Kara Thornton.

From Established to Eccentric, These Cemeteries Are To Die For

From the Taj Mahal to Elvis’s resting place at Graceland, explore some of the world’s most famous burial sites in Loren Rhode’s newly released book “199 Cemeteries To See Before You Die.”

Bavaria's Viehscheid: When the Cows Come Home

In Bavaria, despite a successful high-tech economy, farmers still do as they have since ancient times. William Krakow describes the annual Viehscheid, a ritual of bringing the cows back down from the mountains to town.

There are a lot of great things you can do in Las Vegas...as well as gaming. Max Hartshorne photos.

Las Vegas: What to Do If Gaming Isn't Your Thing

Las Vegas is full of excellent entertainment options, even if you don’t want to spend money in the casinos….some of these include Dig This!, the Neon Boneyard, Getting Married at Denny’s and visiting the Pinball Hall of Fame.

Blooming with Color - Florida’s Gold Coast

Florida’s Gold Coast is a treat for winter-weary Northerners. We cruise the Jungle Queen Steamboat, relax on the beach, and take in Art Walk on fashionable Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.

West Balkans by Train, Bus and Ship

Super traveler Max Johnson visits the West Balkans (once called Yugoslavia), with stops in Durres, Albania, Belgrade, Serbia, and Podgorica Montenegro by bus, train and cruise ship, discovering the changes that have taken place over the past twenty years.

Paprika from Extremadura in Spain

Spain’s Extremadura region is famous for Iberico pork and its peppers. These peppers are slowly smoked to create another delightful Spanish spice: paprika. There’s even a museum devoted to the spice. The author, Jackie Sheckler Finch, shares a recipe for the Spanish dish migas.