The Geografile
New Zealand has two national anthems, as does Denmark.
— Bryan Henry, Contributing Editor, Hollywood, FL
July 2020
The Geografile
The Galápagos Islands were the first designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, in 1978.
— Bryan Henry, Contributing Editor, Hollywood, FL
St. Mark's Campanile (Venice, Italy)
Dominating the skyline of Venice, Italy, the 323-foot-tall St. Mark's Campanile is located in St. Mark's Square, and at its base is a loggia and balcony, all designed and built by Jacopo Sansovino between 1537 and 1549. The balcony was the subject of our May photo.
Unexpected Disembarkation
Subscribers, if, due to an emergency, you had to pack up and leave a ship on your own in the middle of a cruise to attend to your travel companion, what assistance did the ship's staff provide, and how did you arrange for that?
Sicilian taste treats
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Roman treasures in Nîmes
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Seychelles bans cruises
Due to concerns about COVID-19, on May 14 Seychelles banned cruise ships from docking at the port in the capital city, Victoria, the only cruise port in the country, until at least 2022. At press time, Seychelles had recorded only 11 cases of COVID-19, with no deaths.