This is the February 2014 issue
Boarding Pass
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To purchase goods in Europe, is it more costly to exchange dollars for euros first or just use a credit card?By David TykolAppears on Page 2 |
Features
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Spending a relaxing week cruising France’s Burgundy CanalBy Mary BeltranAppears on Page 6 |
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Ten cities in 20 days — a delightful custom tour of ChinaBy Marcia Brandes, Atlanta, GAAppears on Page 18 |
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Venturing to the North Pole — a dream realizedBy Jack OggAppears on Page 38 |
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Mausoleums, madrassahs, minarets and markets — an enlightening visit to UzbekistanBy Arlene LichtensteinAppears on Page 44 |
Travelers' Intercom
EatWith.comBy Pat KlineAppears on Page 12 |
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The Corinth CanalBy Carol L. BowmanAppears on Page 12 |
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Map-printing challengeBy Chuck LynnAppears on Page 15 |
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Noise complaint on Celebrity SilhouetteBy Romayne HertweckAppears on Page 27 |
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Holy Land and Mediterranean with PrincessBy Anita MaendlAppears on Page 28 |
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Journey Beyond Travel in MoroccoBy George CarterAppears on Page 30 |
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Bulgaria guide ‘wonderful’By Betty RodriguezAppears on Page 30 |
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Guide in BavariaBy Inge PelzerAppears on Page 32 |
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Faces of RomaniaBy Ellen & John EddyAppears on Page 32 |
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Copán, HondurasBy Connie CogswellAppears on Page 33 |
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Hotel Milenij, CroatiaBy Deanna PalićAppears on Page 33 |
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Budget lodgings in TurkeyBy Neil Van SteenbergenAppears on Page 35 |
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Almabtrieb in AustriaBy Gerald BitmanAppears on Page 36 |
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Travelex vs Discover re delayed bagBy Darrell FeesAppears on Page 48 |
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Priceline’s imprint on KAYAKBy Ed GraperAppears on Page 48 |
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Embassy’s help may be limitedBy Joyce Renee LewisAppears on Page 49 |
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Public transit an optionBy Paula PrindleAppears on Page 50 |
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Warning on acetaminophenBy Philip Wagenaar, MDAppears on Page 56 |
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Italy's Lago di OrtaBy Beth HabianAppears on Page 73 |
Calling All Readers!
Maintaining a special diet while travelingAppears on Page 42 |
Columns
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To purchase goods in Europe, is it more costly to exchange dollars for euros first or just use a credit card?Boarding PassBy David Tykol Appears on Page 2 |
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What’s Cooking in… SeoulWhat's Cooking in...By Sandra Scott Appears on Page 53 |
Etiquette in selected European countriesThe Discerning TravelerBy Philip Wagenaar Appears on Page 54 |
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Le Jardins du Musée de MontmartreThe Garden PathBy Yvonne Horn Appears on Page 57 |
Flying Europe’s low-cost airlinesRick Steves' EuropeBy Rick Steves Appears on Page 59 |
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Belarus’ Lithuanian heritageFocus on ArchaeologyBy Julie Skurdenis Appears on Page 60 |
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Have some MadeiraFar HorizonsBy Randy Keck Appears on Page 63 |
Travel Briefs
Funniest Thing
Not his avocationBy Peter OvermireAppears on Page 51 |
Where in the World? Correct Answers
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Mausoleo di Teodorico, ItalyAppears on Page 77 |