Features

March 2014 issue | Appears on page 6

Interacting with nature on an ecotour of Colombia
By Arthur Hanna
The rocky beach near El Cantil that we crossed on our walk to the thermal baths.
Forging verdant rainforests, rocky beaches and the waters of the Pacific to discover a plethora of flora and fauna
March 2014 issue | Appears on page 18

Eating our way along the Dalmatian Coast
By Wanda Bahde Summerfield, FL
Walking the walls of Dubrovnik, Croatia, provided great views of the city.
Getting a taste of what the Dalmatian Coast has to offer, by land and by sea
March 2014 issue | Appears on page 34

Walking the Camino de Santiago – an individual experience
By Esther Perica
The stunning, 11th-century Romanesque bridge at Puente la Reina. Photo by G. Fairley
Venturing off the path to see the sights and interact with others along the Camino de Santiago
March 2014 issue | Appears on page 44

Traveling by train from Beijing to Lhasa
By Gloria Helmuth
View of Potala Palace in Lhasa.
Winners of the latest essay contest
February 2014 issue | Appears on page 6

Spending a relaxing week cruising France’s Burgundy Canal
By Mary Beltran
The beautiful grounds of L’Abbaye de Fontenay.
Gardens, grapevines and good food — enjoying a leisurely cruise on the Burgundy Canal aboard the 12-passenger L’Impressionniste
February 2014 issue | Appears on page 18

Ten cities in 20 days — a delightful custom tour of China
By Marcia Brandes, Atlanta, GA
Panorama of Shanghai.
Reaping an impressive introduction to the Far East by creating a custom itinerary with a local agent
February 2014 issue | Appears on page 38

Venturing to the North Pole — a dream realized
By Jack Ogg
View of the ship Fifty Years of Victory.
Breaking the ice on an Arctic adventure — a dream come true
February 2014 issue | Appears on page 44

Mausoleums, madrassahs, minarets and markets — an enlightening visit to Uzbekistan
By Arlene Lichtenstein
Arlene and Alan Lichtenstein at Registan Square in Samarkand.
Overcoming preconceived notions to find a hospitable land filled with history and spectacular sights