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Chile's Marble Caves: The Effort to Reward Ratio

Modern technology has rendered the planet far easier to explore, but experiencing some of the earth's most extraordinary sights and sounds still requires considerable effort.
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Posted: 3/2/2020 1:24:49 PM by Alexander + Roberts

Russia Rebuilds: Restoring St. Petersburg's Imperial Past

No visit to St. Petersburg, Russia is complete without touring at least one of the Imperial Palaces, which encircle the city's environs like dazzling gemstones on a necklace.
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Posted: 1/3/2020 10:46:39 AM by Alexander + Roberts

The Mysteries of Mount Ararat

Mount Ararat is omnipresent and yet utterly elusive, a natural landmark that dominates both the landscape and the imagination...
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Posted: 11/25/2019 11:04:45 AM by Alexander + Roberts

What to Expect from "Glamping" in Africa

This ultra-luxurious accommodation in “tented rooms” is the best way to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Africa while... Read More >>

Posted: 6/15/2019 1:37:47 PM by Alexander + Roberts

Ancient Crossroads… One Memorable Journey + 3 Wonderful Cuisines

Greek cuisine will likely be familiar to many travelers. Even first-time visitors might recognize dishes from their own dining experiences back home, even if they’ve never been to a Greek restaurant…
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Posted: 5/23/2019 3:41:33 PM by Alexander + Roberts

Petra: The Rose-Red City Half as Old as Time

In 1845, John William Burgon, newly graduated from Oxford University, penned these lines about Petra, the miraculous “lost city,” whose discovery twenty-three years earlier... Read More >>

Posted: 5/2/2019 3:40:20 PM by Alexander + Roberts

Meet the Sámi: Europe’s Arctic Indigenous People

The story of the hardy Sámi is one of centuries of triumph over harsh environmental and political conditions. Read More >>

Posted: 4/15/2019 2:24:23 PM by Alexander + Roberts

Hitching the Sun at Machu Picchu

Visiting Peru’s magnificent Machu Picchu affords a unique opportunity to view the world as the Incas did from high up in the clear Andean Mountain air. From this vantage point... Read More >>

Posted: 4/2/2019 2:10:34 PM by Alexander + Roberts

The Dead Sea Scrolls: Qumran's Hidden Wisdom

The Dead Sea Scrolls were first discovered in 1947 in a desolate warren of caves at Qumran by Bedouin shepherds. Chasing a wayward goat into the caves, the Bedouin discovered... Read More >>

Posted: 3/12/2019 11:31:28 AM by Alexander + Roberts

Meet the "Sea Canaries", Hudson Bay's Beluga Whales

A particular highlight of visiting Canada’s scenic Hudson Bay is the chance to glimpse a pod of Beluga whales cavorting in the icy waters. Read More >>

Posted: 2/15/2019 1:45:48 PM by Alexander + Roberts