Category: Travelogues
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Laos: Legacies of War Amid a Promising Future
At Laos’s Plain of Jars, pockmarked earth reveals war’s scars. Yet, among bombs turned to flowerpots and spoons, a resilient people look toward a peaceful future.
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Gentle Giant: The Touching Tale of a Dog’s Eternal Devotion
At Chippiannock Cemetery, a loyal Newfoundland dog statue watches over the graves of young Eddie and Josie Dimick, who died in 1872. I share the history behind this beloved Rock Island story.
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Magnificent Motors: The Enzo Ferrari Home Museum in Modena, Italy
In Modena, Italy, Shawn and I explore the sleek Enzo Ferrari Museum admiring the futuristic yellow pavilion and an extensive collection of iconic sports cars.
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A Peek at Germany’s Ettal Monastery
Surrounded by Alpine peaks, Shawn and I uncover the artistic grandeur, Baroque and Rococo architecture, and serene heritage of Bavaria’s historic Ettal Monastery.
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Wine, Surf, & Sun: A Weekend in Sonoma County, California
From sunset beach strolls in Bodega Bay (Hitchcock’s The Birds filming site) to Sonoma wine country tastings, we share a perfect California escape.
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Slap Happy: Dancing the Schuhplattler in Bavaria
In Oberammergau, we witness the rhythmic, energetic Schuhplattler folk dance, a historic Bavarian tradition performed in classic Lederhosen and Dirndls.
