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Since childhood I have harbored a lively curiosity about the world and the people who inhabit it. As I matured, I narrowed my academic training to the field of history, but I have continued to pursue lifelong collateral interests in the natural sciences, languages,

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Travel > Vacations Best vacation destinations: 1 of 85
In an America infatuated with youth and novelty, there is one place where "old" is the adjective of choice. That place is St. Augustine, Florida. Founded in 1565 by the Spanish, St. Augustine is the oldest continually occupied settlement of European origin in the continental United States. For most of its history, St. Augusti... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Should US citizens be allowed to travel to Cuba?: 1 of 23
Should American Citizens Be Allowed to Travel to Cuba?Of course, they should. Doesn't the Declaration of Independence declare that the inalienable rights of mankind are "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"? Freedom of movement is the essence of liberty, so as free people, Americans should be able to pursue happiness ... More..
Travel > Europe Travel experiences: Italy: 11 of 47
On top of Mount Caputo overlooking Palermo sits the town of Monreale and its medieval cathedral, Santa Maria la Nuova. My guidebook gushed about the 12th-century mosaics adorning its interior walls. A "must-see," it stated authoritatively. So I grabbed my Minolta and my Michelin and headed for the bus stop two blocks from my ... More..
Travel > Europe (Other) Travel destinations: Belgium: 1 of 4
Spotlight on BelgiumFor the lover of history, the arts, and gastronomy, little Belgium, a country about the size of Maryland, provides a wealth of delights. A microcosm of Europe, it offers splendid architecture, storybook towns, picturesque castles (more per square mile than anywhere else in Europe), bustling markets, charmi... More..
Travel > United States Travel destinations: Juneau, Alaska: 2 of 5
There are two U.S. state capitals that you cannot drive to from another state. What are they?Obviously, one is Honolulu: on the island of Oahu in Hawai'i. But there is a mainland capital that is not accessible by road. It is Juneau, the capital of Alaska, isolated on the land side by the towering Coast Mountains. To get there... More..