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Month of July , 2003

Tour of Duty: An art pilgrimage in southern Europe #6: Lurching to the Lilting Tones of Fado in Lisbon and Beyond - Lisbon, Port

While wandering a town that has not changed its outer shell for 1000 years, Neville reflects on history, culture and ancient ways in Portugal that still come to life in today's world.

Tour of Duty: An art pilgrimage in southern Europe #1: Michelangelo: Master of Mallett and Palette in the Eternal City - Rome, I

To Neville Millen's mind Michelangelo stands supreme as the star in the pantheon of artists held within the walls of Roman museums.

What You Risk Reveals What You Value #9: Vilnius II - Vilnius, Lithuania

Lizza had three goals in Vilnius - get a pedicure, buy some souvenirs and, of course, see the city. She also wanted to make more of an effort to talk to the locals.

What You Risk Reveals What You Value #8: Vilnius, Lithuania - Vilnius, Lithuania

Lizza felt sad leaving Lana in Liepaja, but excited to figure out how to get to Vilnius on her own.

What You Risk Reveals What You Value #7: Liepaja II - Liepaja, Latvia

Lizza helps her host with some English students and then gets a crash course on Russian history.

What You Risk Reveals What You Value #6: Liepaja, Latvia - Liepaja, Latvia

Lizza is encouraged by her host to stay an extra day in the Lemon Tree Town, Liepaja. It will take many phone calls and emails to rearrange her tight schedule, but she agrees.

What You Risk Reveals What You Value #5: Riga II - Riga, Latvia

Hanging out with a local was a great way to see a side of Latvia that would have remained hidden to Lizza if she had been on her own.

What You Risk Reveals What You Value #4: Riga, Latvia - Riga, Latvia

Finding something as simple as a phone card can be difficult when you don't speak the lingo, but the locals are friendly when Lizza gets locked out of her B&B.

What You Risk Reveals What You Value #3: Estonia - Estonia

Day one is Estonia is a success. Lizza found her way around, got a massage, met some other travelers and drank some very good Estonian beer.

What You Risk Reveals What You Value #2: Waiting

Business Class is the only way to fly and Lizza felt like a kid in a candy store. Now she's ready to practice her survival skills in Finland.

What You Risk Reveals What You Value #1: Introduction

An idea that was two years in the making for Lizza is finally becoming a reality, now that her husband has found the answer to his question, "why?"

To Europe and Beyond #13: Bio - Europe

An extraordinary tale of one man's determination to make up for lost time.

To Europe and Beyond #12: The Louvre - Paris, France

Battered and bruised, Ian attempted to ease his pain by wandering the hallowed halls of the famous museum.

To Europe and Beyond #11: Gay Paris but er, less of the gay - Paris, France

What was meant to be a wild and carefree night on the town, turned out to be a wild and dangerous knife-fight in a Parisian back-alley.

To Europe and Beyond #10: Back from the Brink

Ian's back after a long hiatus. It was touch and go whether he'd be back at all if not for the angel that saved his life.

To Europe and Beyond #9: Lille, France - Lille, France

Seeing his first proper French city makes Ian realize he needs to stock up on rural idylls, but no matter what, he'd better get on with it.

To Europe and Beyond #8: Boulogne, France, Part II - Boulogne, France

Here he is, he is here, and with a lil' bit of sunshine bang the starter's gun for sightseeing and life-living.

To Europe and Beyond #7: Boulogne, France, Part I - Boulogne, France

A long boring drive gives Ian time to ponder what France means to him, and the psychology of British holidaymakers.

To Europe and Beyond #6: Calais, France - Calais, France

The urge for normality creeps in - to be home, to have a proper job, a routine - but instead this old dog learns some new tricks... like gorging itself silly.

To Europe and Beyond #5: Crepes of Calais - France

After a celebrity-induced epiphany, Ian treads the fine line between euphoria and absolute madness. Such is the power of French crepes.

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