This is the April 2017 issue
Boarding Pass
Airlines' “on time” and “lost bags” report. Ships sailing farthest south.By David TykolAppears on Page 2 |
Features
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Mountains, monasteries and museums – a guided tour of the CaucasusBy Yvonne HornAppears on Page 6 |
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Celebrating with a long-awaited trip to Peru’s Machu PicchuBy Fritz OelrichAppears on Page 21 |
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A self-designed study-abroad stay in SwitzerlandBy Claudia DantoinAppears on Page 34 |
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A soul-enriching visit to BhutanBy Cindy PalmerAppears on Page 46 |
Travelers' Intercom
Cash-back cards better than milesBy Merle CrowAppears on Page 14 |
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Denpō-in temple garden, TokyoBy Jane B. & Clyde F. HoltAppears on Page 14 |
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Harpa + other Iceland highlightsBy June Evans GoldbergAppears on Page 15 |
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Oporto Discovery ToursBy Ann BolsterAppears on Page 16 |
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RuMeID luggage tagsBy Tony LeisnerAppears on Page 16 |
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Acquiring Uzbekistan visasBy Betty PodolAppears on Page 25 |
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Penang highlight of Princess cruiseBy Robert A. SierbertAppears on Page 25 |
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Mountain gorillas in RwandaBy Esther PericaAppears on Page 27 |
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‘Extraordinary’ guide in Costa RicaBy Gail RibaAppears on Page 30 |
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Costa Rica bird-watchingBy Linda & Peter BeuretAppears on Page 31 |
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Tibet, China, with Ceylon ExpressBy Nili OlayAppears on Page 32 |
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Veneto agriturismo and trattoriaBy Marilyn HillAppears on Page 33 |
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Hotels versus B&BsBy Keith D. JacksonAppears on Page 50 |
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No-fee Chase debit cardBy May C. TargettAppears on Page 50 |
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Karelia with Nordic TravelBy Judy YandohAppears on Page 51 |
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Rabbie’s in ScotlandBy Samantha SartainAppears on Page 51 |
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New Zealand hospitalityBy Ted MullettAppears on Page 52 |
Calling All Readers!
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Mileage program comparisonsAppears on Page 38 |
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Narrow-gauge and offbeat railwaysAppears on Page 42 |
Columns
Airlines' “on time” and “lost bags” report. Ships sailing farthest south.Boarding PassBy David Tykol Appears on Page 2 |
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What’s Cooking in… MalaysiaWhat's Cooking in...By Sandra Scott Appears on Page 54 |
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What’s new in Germany, Spain and PortugalRick Steves' EuropeBy Rick Steves Appears on Page 56 |
The GeografileThe GeografileAppears on Page 57 |
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Villa Romana del Casale in SicilyFocus on ArchaeologyBy Julie Skurdenis Appears on Page 58 |
Travel Briefs
Funniest Thing
Lost in TimeBy Edward PusateriAppears on Page 52 |
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