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June 2012 issue

Eastern Europe Danube cruise — Bulgaria
By Randy Keck
The medieval Baba Vida fortress in northern Bulgaria.
Touching on Bulgaria and Romania on an Eastern Europe Danube cruise to the Black Sea (3 of 3)
July 2012 issue

The preexisting-condition clause
By Wayne Wirtanen
This article describes what a traveler needs to know about the preexisting-condition clause when deciding whether or not to purchase a policy that covers only overseas medical expenses and emergency-medical evacuation.
May 2012 issue

Tips on last-minute cruising
By Lew Toulmin
Saving money on a cruise by booking at the last minute (part 2 of 2)
July 2012 issue

What’s Cooking in…Shanghai
By Sandra Scott
China. Secrets of The Peninsula Shanghai’s stir-fried duck breast dish
February 2011 issue

Biking — a bridge over cultural barriers
By Rick Steves

Some travelers are surprised when I tell them to consider biking in Europe. I explain that it’s not only a cheap way to travel but it gets you close to the ground and close to the people. Whether you rent a bicycle for a day in a bike-friendly city like Copenhagen or decide to pedal across France for a month, you’ll experience a more local side of Europe that many travelers rarely see.

While my schedule usually won’t allow a week-long pedal in the Loire Valley, I’ll often do day trips.

Whenever I’m in Amsterdam, much of my experience is framed by my black bike handlebars —...

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July 2004 issue

Boarding Pass
By David Tykol
Big Ben

Dear Globetrotter:

Welcome to the 341st issue of your monthly overseas travel magazine.

Marilyn Karr of Rockaway Beach, Oregon, has a packing tip for you. She sent, “Three reasons to fold clothing with plastic bags when packing: 1) to reduce wrinkles, 2) to keep clothing dry if luggage is left out in the rain at the airport and 3) to isolate dirty/smelly clothes.”

Thanks, Marilyn.

I’d like to hear from anyone who has used the new Travel Sentry Certified Locks. These locks, available at travel stores, are identified with a special symbol and can be opened — and...

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May 2012 issue

Eastern Europe Danube cruise
By Randy Keck
Croatia and Serbia — cruising on the Danube from Budapest to the Black Sea (part 2 of 3)
July 2012 issue

Preparing for your European adventure
By Rick Steves
Certain preparations make for a much smoother trip