This is the September 2016 issue

Boarding Pass

Luxembourg’s Grand Ducal Palace
Getting the most Euros for your Dollars
By David Tykol
Appears on Page 2
 

Features

Belvedere Palace, Vienna, Austria.
Following the Danube — a 7-country river cruise through Europe’s history
By Dan Barr
Appears on Page 6
 
The Jain Temple of Ranakpur — an intricate splendor
Incredible India — a feast for the senses
By Larry Kritcher
Appears on Page 22
 
In search of lions in a Land Cruiser.
Finding fun for all as three generations embark on a Tanzanian safari
By Richard Sundeen
Appears on Page 34
 
Carole and Ted Mullett and Julene and Bruce Campbell crewed this narrowboat in England.
Active Years Travel Choices
Appears on Page 41
 
Train travel keeps you fit… if you’re up for the long walks involved.
Tips on transportation in Europe
By Glenn Schmidt
Appears on Page 45
 

Travelers' Intercom

Credit card-reimbursed trip-delay costs
By Louise Messner
Appears on Page 15
 
Bronze tiger in front of the old Oslo Central train station
From airport to Oslo and Frogner Park
By Lorenz Rychner
Appears on Page 15
 
Moldova day tour from Romania
By David De Mille
Appears on Page 17
 
Comparing bicycle tours
By Nancy Gatland
Appears on Page 18
 
Rushed last day on Canada tour
By David Tykol
Appears on Page 27
 
Indian Ocean with Adventures Abroad
By Helga Smith
Appears on Page 29
 
Nicaragua trip ‘delightful’ 
By Philip A. Shart
Appears on Page 30
 
Go2Jordan.INFO
By Pamela Turner
Appears on Page 31
 
Kura Hulanda Village square, Curaçao.
Museum Kurá Hulanda in Curaçao
By Victor Block
Appears on Page 31
 
Insured by Tin Leg and Squaremouth
By Dick Morten
Appears on Page 33
 
Blue Tuk on Faial, Azores
By Harry Wong
Appears on Page 48
 
Anantara resort in Bangkok
By Virginia Shannon
Appears on Page 48
 
Lidra Rooms on Crete
By Ms. C.B. Cogswell
Appears on Page 49
 

Columns

Luxembourg’s Grand Ducal Palace
Getting the most Euros for your Dollars
Boarding Pass

By David Tykol
Appears on Page 2
 
Emergency hospital visit in Naples, Italy
The Discerning Traveler

By Philip Wagenaar, MD
Appears on Page 51
 
Easy riders — taxis and ride-sharing in Europe
Rick Steves' Europe

Appears on Page 54
 
The one square tower at Al Zubarah Fort in Qatar, with a glimpse of the interior courtyard. Photo by Sameh Mohamed
Across the ages — expedition into the Qatari Desert
Focus on Archaeology

By Julie Skurdenis
Appears on Page 55
 

Funniest Thing

Le Train Bleu
By Sally Kevers
Appears on Page 49
 

Where in the World? Correct Answers