This is the December 2009 issue

Boarding Pass

Boarding Pass
By David Tykol
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Travelers' Intercom

Geneva Transport Card
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Vicenza, Marostica & Bassano del Grappa
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Allow extra time at CDG
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Bill shock in Dubrovnik
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Christmas gratuities
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Uncomfortable in Moscow
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Lost money for unused part of rental
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Japan tour’s ‘extras’
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Adriatic ports a unique combo
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Royal rumble through Rajasthan
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Guide in Casablanca
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Guide in Armenia
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Galápagos Travel & Ecuador guide
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Bruges guest house
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In London and Kent
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Elephant walk
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Jerusalem as Jesus saw it
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Getting into Bethlehem and Palestine
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On flight arrangements
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Booking flights for a tour
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Bag-retriever tags
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Luggage tagging
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Rail fares lower in person
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Sarchi mini-carts
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Dazu Wheel of Life
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Calling All Readers!

Best walking shoes
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Columns

Boarding Pass
Boarding Pass

By David Tykol
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Jardin Etnobotanico, Oaxaca, Mexico
The Garden Path

By Yvonne Horn
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How I pack for Europe
Rick Steves' Europe

By Rick Steves
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Cartagena: Colombia’s colonial gem
Focus on Archaeology

By Julie Skurdenis
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From the mailbag
Departure Lounge

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Funniest Thing

Taking the temperature
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