This is the November 2018 issue
Boarding Pass
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Luggage thieves in Europe hotels. Open urinals in Paris. IAMAT doctors for prescriptions overseasBy David TykolAppears on Page 2 |
Features
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Awestruck by the accomplishments of an ancient civilization on a private tour of EgyptBy Debi ShankAppears on Page 6 |
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Basking in the delights of the Basque region of Spain, plus a ‘port stop’ in PortugalBy Edward SylvesterAppears on Page 18 |
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A stay in the heart of Canada’s polar bear countryBy Arlene LichtensteinAppears on Page 42 |
Travelers' Intercom
Splitting trains in EuropeBy Irina StroupAppears on Page 12 |
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Pitfalls of booking air onlineBy Judy Serie NagyAppears on Page 12 |
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Visiting during RamadanBy Stephen AddisonAppears on Page 14 |
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Only lowest-class seating offeredBy Charles DavantAppears on Page 22 |
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Airlines’ meal policies and North AmericaBy Meg Quinn CoulterAppears on Page 22 |
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Russian visas from ILSBy Harlan SagerAppears on Page 24 |
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‘Fabulous’ river cruise in RussiaBy Eileen MorganAppears on Page 25 |
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Israel — Archaeology 101By Marilyn ArmelAppears on Page 25 |
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‘Wonderful’ Lithuania guideBy Stanley MuiAppears on Page 27 |
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Frank Lloyd Wright at Meiji-muraBy Jane B. HoltAppears on Page 28 |
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Snorkeling Raja AmpatBy Donna DeGaetaniAppears on Page 47 |
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Upsides to luggage tagsBy Tony LeisnerAppears on Page 48 |
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Convertible travel pantsBy Robert A. SiebertAppears on Page 48 |
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Volunteering with PrimetimersBy Dee PoujadeAppears on Page 49 |
Calling All Readers!
The world on $100 a dayAppears on Page 31 |
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A good bird-watching site (6 of 6)Appears on Page 36 |
Essay Contest Winners
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Gaga Over Ghana - WinnersBy Carole StadelbacherAppears on Page 35 |
Calling All Readers! Call for Submissions
Solos and Assigned-seating Dining on ShipsAppears on Page 15 |
Columns
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The lessons of VerdunRick Steves' Europe SupplementalBy Rick Steves |
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German cuisine is a treat for travelersRick Steves' Europe SupplementalBy Rick Steves |
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Nature and romance in Italy's Lakes DistrictRick Steves' Europe SupplementalBy Rick Steves |
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House calls: Inside the homes of Europe's top artistsRick Steves' Europe SupplementalBy Rick Steves |
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Luggage thieves in Europe hotels. Open urinals in Paris. IAMAT doctors for prescriptions overseasBoarding PassBy David Tykol Appears on Page 2 |
The GeografileThe GeografileBy Bryan Henry Appears on Page 46 |
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What’s Cooking in… Ostia AnticaWhat's Cooking in...By Sandra Scott Appears on Page 51 |
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It’s more than a tour; it’s an educationRick Steves' EuropeBy Rick Steves Appears on Page 52 |
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On the frankincense route in OmanFocus on ArchaeologyBy Julie Skurdenis Appears on Page 54 |
Travel Briefs
Funniest Thing
Honeymoon headacheBy Harry PearsonAppears on Page 49 |