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Spain’s pilgrimage route ends here, at Santiago’s famous cathedral.
Pilgrims’ terminus, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The Temple of Edfu is a stop on a Grand Circle tour of Egypt.
Value-priced offerings
Much thought and effort are put into costumes for Carnaval in Rio. Photo by Bill
A city that knows how 
to party (4 of 4 on Rio de Janeiro)
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....

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Helping make Europe physically accessible to slow walkers and wheelchair users
Founded in 1894, Confeiteria Colombo in downtown Rio offers an elegant buffet. P
Dining options (3 of 4 on Rio de Janeiro)
Fort Qaitbey (the Citadel of Qaitbey) in Alexandria, Egypt (site of the Pharos L
Alexandria, Egypt, where the Pharos Lighthouse once stood
Taking a tour? Cover all the bases, then enjoy yourself