This is the March 2018 issue
Boarding Pass
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Hotels and “Do Not Disturb.” “Smart luggage” restrictions. State Department warningsBy David TykolAppears on Page 2 |
Features
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Enjoying the wildlife, in and out of the water, on a private tour of AustraliaBy Marcia BrandesAppears on Page 6 |
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Exploring the history and diversity of Israel, Jordan and the West BankBy Scott ScovelAppears on Page 20 |
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Ethiopia – a return visit to a favorite destinationBy Frank StewartAppears on Page 32 |
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Discovering the rainforest, reef and ruins of HondurasBy Donna DeGaetaniAppears on Page 44 |
Travelers' Intercom
Lowest-airfare searchesBy Donna PyleAppears on Page 14 |
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No surge protectors at seaBy Diane RobbinsAppears on Page 14 |
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Cape Town highlightsBy Alan RamsayAppears on Page 15 |
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London Walks toursBy Stephen AddisonAppears on Page 15 |
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Interlining bags on separate ticketsAppears on Page 24 |
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‘Incredible’ trip with China OdysseyBy Jill MillerAppears on Page 25 |
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Dancing Bear Tours in St. PetersburgBy Donna SuddethAppears on Page 27 |
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Return to KeflavíkBy Keith PriorAppears on Page 28 |
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Hotel Stadt Melk, AustriaBy Dorothy BotnickAppears on Page 29 |
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Swimming with whale sharks, CancúnBy Norman DaileyAppears on Page 30 |
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Parque Nacional da Serra da Capivara, BrazilBy Anne StollAppears on Page 47 |
Calling All Readers!
Lengthy foreign tours wantedAppears on Page 36 |
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Top 10 destinations lists — recommended vs. favoriteAppears on Page 38 |
Essay Contest Winners
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I’m Sweet on Sweden - WinnersBy Rosemary McDanielAppears on Page 43 |
Calling All Readers! Call for Submissions
Renting autos to persons over 75 |
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Advice for a Solo on a Custom Guided TourAppears on Page 17 |
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Discovering the world on $100 a dayAppears on Page 58 |
Columns
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Discovering the Romance of Germany's Black ForestRick Steves' Europe SupplementalBy Rick Steves |
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Welsh revival: Cardiff sheds rust-belt past for glossy futureRick Steves' Europe SupplementalBy Rick Steves |
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Making the most of your cruiseRick Steves' Europe SupplementalBy Rick Steves |
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Estonia's singing revolutionRick Steves' Europe SupplementalBy Rick Steves |
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Hotels and “Do Not Disturb.” “Smart luggage” restrictions. State Department warningsBoarding PassBy David Tykol Appears on Page 2 |
The GeografileThe GeografileBy Bryan Henry Appears on Page 43 |
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They’re called smartphones for good reason (Second of two parts)The Mindful TravelerBy Mark Gallo Appears on Page 50 |
The GeografileThe GeografileBy Bryan Henry Appears on Page 51 |
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What’s Cooking in… JapanWhat's Cooking in...By Sandra Scott Appears on Page 52 |
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What’s new in Scandinavia for 2018Rick Steves' EuropeBy Rick Steves Appears on Page 54 |
Travel Briefs
Funniest Thing
Connecting with the localsBy Sandra GorryAppears on Page 48 |
