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Unusual Signs Lure Curious Travelers Oct 11, 2025

By Victor Block In the 1830s a pair of German travelers visiting the United States alighted one morning from a stagecoach at a tiny community in Michigan and blinked in the hot sun, and one remarked to the other, "So schon hell" (So already bright). ... Read More

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Italian Island's Historic Craft Still Nets a Profit Oct 05, 2025

By Alison Ramsey Sports such as hockey, basketball, volleyball, tennis and soccer usually celebrate athletes as the main attraction, but maybe it's time to spotlight the sports equipment and ask, "But who makes the nets?" The answer lies in the beaut... Read More

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'Slow Travel' Leads to Deeper Experiences Oct 04, 2025

By Victor Block In a restaurant during a lengthy visit to Maine several years ago, my wife, Fyllis, and I met a local woman with whom we struck up a conversation and found we had a lot in common. Over the following weeks, she invited us to dinner sev... Read More

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Beyond the Beach: Discover the Murals of La Jolla Sep 28, 2025

By Nicola Bridges Pablo Picasso once said, "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." When we travel, it is often to escape our daily existence and to luxuriate in new places, people and cultures. In Southern California, taking a walk... Read More