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A Bus Ride in Haedes
Phillip Donnelly learns that when traveling overland in China, the bus is very old. In human years, it must be about 15-20 years old, and as with dogs, each bus year is the equivalent of seven human years, so the bus is really well over 100 years old.

Searching for Breath of Fresh Air
Chengdu contains wide boulevards, some faceless communist architecture even Stalin wouldn't be proud of, and an enormous number of bicycles, which by some perpetual miracle, manage not to collide into one another. And lots of pandas, too.

Buddha's Birthday in Seoul
At 2,548 years of age, Buddha still has the best birthday party around.

In Taiwan Basic Physics Does Not Apply
In Taiwan, Vivien Lai knows there are no driving rules, it's all about how fast you can get to the finish.

A Cultural Feast
Looking for a tasty meal in Vietnam? How about a nice, healthy-looking 6.5 foot cobra?

Tsunami Up Close and Personal
Jamie Kohler recounts trials, tribulations and hope after the Boxing Day tsunami.

The Music Box
Winning a raffle is lucky - unless it's a prize the recipient doesn't want.

The Burial of Mr. Ping
Barukh Shalev stumbles across a traditional funeral in China, meeting a man as ugly in death as he was in life.

The Karaoke Facists
Rattling walls can only mean one thing in China - karaoke.

Ilan: A Visit to Unexplored Site
Theresa Yiju Lin shows off her hometown of Ilan, Taiwan.

Where to Eat
If your stomach is growling, Theresa Yiju Lin can direct you where to go in Kaohsiung.

China Prelude
It is the hum-drum, day-to-day concerns that most captivate thought on any holiday, however much you'd like to believe you're on some epic adventure.

Things to do
Theresa Yiju Lin details the attractions of Kaohsiung.

Guatemalan Interlude
Allan Taylor revisits his favorite spots in Guatemala and also discovers some new ones.

Pura Vida!
Lisa Britt says that you won't see the seedier side of Costa Rica unless you go looking.

Back to Life
Ryan Jakovac learns how to kill someone with two berries, scramble over coral and peer into caves in Barbados.

Welcome to Costa Rica
Theresa Yiju Lin finds herself in an unusual position when she's welcomed into a country.

The Guatemalan Passion of the Christ
Joseph Koch writes about the happenings during Holy Week in Antigua.

I'm Leaving Tomorrow
When Erica Miller enters the "tomorrow country", she finds herself staying a little longer than expected.

A Time Machine to Belize
Loooking to roam Belize? Joseph Koch has a few places to put on your list.

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Istanbul's Magic Carpet Ride
For his first paying assignment, Leif Pettersen heads to Istanbul, home to narrow streets and carpet salesmen.

Barcelona: Ancient City
Barcelona, David M. Weber discovers, is a lively-happening city full of lights, music, street performers and grungy homeless people.

French for Fools
If you plan on spending any time in France, get thee to a language school and join Chris Card Fuller and other fools for life and laughter.

Grappa Delight
Jessica Nierenberg knows exactly what to do with leftover grape skins after visiting the birthplace of grappa.

Is This the Train to Oktoberfest?
When Joanna Grome heads to Oktoberfest, she's surprised to learn that the party starts on the train.

With so Many Options, Where do you go in Europe?
Julie Dunn decides how to take on Europe.

Charlotte
How to you react to a slowly dying woman, Barukh Shalev questions.

Salem Maritime National Park
The Salem Maritime National Park, spread over nine acres, will have you dusting off memory molecules and recalling the basic explanations of "triangular trade" and the role of privateering during the revolutionary war.

Stranger in Town
When he arrives in a new city, Lee Hammerschmidt loves to go for a run. The problem is, sometimes he runs a little too far - like to Harlem.

Well, It's Frying Time Again
Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco. Lee Hammerschmidt left his epidermis in Santa Cruz.

Ritz Carlton - What A Fantastic Resort For A Romantic Getaway or Honeymoon!
As Norman Goldman and his wife Lily discover, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is well deserving of its AAA rating.

California Dreamin'
In Southern California, you can jam to music, drive a chrome motorcycle, dress your poodle in all purple and lounge around the rich and the famous, all without someone batting an eye.

Assateague Island National Seashore
Dave Copeland knows where to spot wild ponies only hours away from large cities on the East Coast.

The Painful Shore: Among the Dead and Dying of Kalaupapa
Barukh Shalev ventures to an town of lepers, unable to shake the heavy sadness and cold embrace of death.

Visiting a Sponsored Child
Lisa Britt breaks tradition when she decides to meet the child her friend is sponsoring in Mexico.

White Mountain National Forest
At New Hampshire's scenic national forest, there's something for everyone - even dog-sledding.

Snowbird Spaaaah
Not a skiier and looking to relax in Salt Lake City? Deb Miller lets you know how to do it for cheap.

Gettysburg National Park
When it comes to sheer casualty numbers, no Pennsylvania park comes close to topping Gettysburg National Park.

Niagara on Ice
Away from the crowds of summer, Calina discovers that Niagara's splendor is even more awe-inspiring.

Ethnographers Don Hammers: A Building Adventure in Pema Valley, Papua New Guinea
For Laura Sullivan, knowing that the earthy, communal, organic life of Pema Valley exists at the same time that the abstract, metallic, dense life of Tokyo gives a width to the human experience.

In the Olden Days
Kari Frizzle listens to stories about the days of cannibalism and wonders if she will be next.

All Dried Up
After seeing the dry creekbeds of New South Wales, Jools puts forward a request that all who are traveling within drought affected areas of Australia be aware of the plight of farmers and those who depend on the precious resource.

Memories of Oz
In the middle of an Around the World adventure, Ian and Lizzy celebrate their marriage.

The Oz Experience
When teaching in Australia, Joseph Koch enjoyed drinking beer on Friday afternoons...at school.

Island of Stone Money
John Fillmed ventures to a remote island that sees less than 5,000 visitors a year.

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Anacondas and The Amazon Via The Road of Death
More affordable and less trafficked than its Brazilian counterpart, the Bolivian rainforest offers travels flying fish, anacondas and crocs, all in one tour.

Things to Know
Jared Johnsen dishes out the nitty gritty need-to-know info on BA.

The Highs and Lows of the Andes
If you're heading to the Andes, don't expect warm hotel rooms or hot water - but it's worth it for the view.

Places to Rest Your Head...and Fill Your Belly
Jared Johnsen gives his hints on where to get your fill in BA and crash after.

Inca Roots
Find the fountain of youth and trek in Peru.