This is the December 2014 issue
Boarding Pass
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Customs clearance by automated kiosk. Also, driving in New Zealand or Mexico?By David TykolAppears on Page 2 |
Features
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Valencia’s fanciful Las Fallas festivalBy Margo WilsonAppears on Page 6 |
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A luxurious first-time trip to Southern AfricaBy Robert OnoAppears on Page 18 |
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Two generations on a language-study jaunt to GuatemalaBy Richard SundeenAppears on Page 34 |
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To Mt. Everest and beyondBy Bob HensonAppears on Page 44 |
Travelers' Intercom
Lux Express in the BalticsBy Stephen O. Addison, Jr.Appears on Page 12 |
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Computers at JFK CustomsBy Wanda BahdeAppears on Page 14 |
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Expo Milano 2015By Fred SteinbergAppears on Page 14 |
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Pakistan border bombingAppears on Page 16 |
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Riots in Burkina FasoAppears on Page 16 |
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Yemen suicide bombingsAppears on Page 16 |
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Mexican students missingAppears on Page 17 |
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Tragedy on a scenic Arctic cruiseBy Al KaltmanAppears on Page 25 |
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SMCCU Dubai culture tourBy Nancy J. NorbergAppears on Page 29 |
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Boutique hotel in PragueBy Marian LokayAppears on Page 30 |
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Agriturismo in VenetoBy Marilyn HillAppears on Page 31 |
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Day tour from LisbonBy Ann CyrAppears on Page 32 |
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Joys of finding souvenirs and giftsBy Linnea HolmerAppears on Page 32 |
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Touring whisky distilleries in ScotlandBy John GrahamAppears on Page 33 |
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Having money saves moneyBy Joyce BruckAppears on Page 51 |
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Dacey’s Cornish ToursBy Caroline (Lynn) W. BishopAppears on Page 51 |
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Issues with Global EntryBy Judy SullivanAppears on Page 51 |
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Barcelona’s Poble EspanyolBy Victor BlockAppears on Page 52 |
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Joys of trip journalsBy Jo Ann MichettiAppears on Page 52 |
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Travelogue blogBy Don EdmandsAppears on Page 53 |
Calling All Readers!
The benefits of using a travel agentAppears on Page 39 |
Essay Contest Winners
I’m Keen on Kenya - WinnersAppears on Page 49 |
Columns
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Having fun with travel clichesRick Steves' EuropeBy Rick Steves Appears on Page 0 |
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There's no place like Rome for the holidaysRick Steves' EuropeBy Rick Steves Appears on Page 0 |
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10 tips for a very Parisian ChristmasRick Steves' EuropeBy Rick Steves Appears on Page 0 |
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Pondering German history in NurnbergRick Steves' EuropeBy Rick Steves Appears on Page 0 |
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Customs clearance by automated kiosk. Also, driving in New Zealand or Mexico?Boarding PassBy David Tykol Appears on Page 2 |
Import dutiesThe Discerning TravelerBy Philip Wagenaar Appears on Page 55 |
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The National Botanic Garden of NamibiaThe Garden PathAppears on Page 60 |
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Japan Kyōto and KinosakiFar HorizonsBy Randy Keck Appears on Page 62 |
Travel Briefs
Funniest Thing
Piping off at the wrong timeAppears on Page 53 |
