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Vietnam floating maket, Mekong River, Vietnam

Our Dreams of Vietnam. Part One

December 30, 2016May 28, 2018 Destinations, Vietnam 1

By Karen Misuraca and Jessica Misuraca. This article originally appeared in the curated site: www.deepculturetravel.com. Mother and daughter, we embarked on a three-week tour

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Paris Progressive Supper and Moveable Feast

December 14, 2016May 28, 2018 Destinations, Food and Wine, Jacqueline, Paris 1

By Jacqueline Harmon Butler. Ernest Hemingway called Paris a “movable feast,” and I have always agreed with him. On my last night in Paris,

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Mexico’s Dia de Guadalupe Celebration

December 8, 2016March 19, 2019 Carol, Destinations, Mexico 2

Photos and Story by Carol Canter. The magic of the holiday season in Mexico begins the eve of December 12 with candlelight processions all

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Norway: Cruising, crab hunting and fine cuisine

December 7, 2016March 19, 2019 Destinations, Norway 0

By Monique Burns. In Norway, I signed on for Hurtigruten’s six-day coastal cruise in late summer when the Midnight Sun stays high in the

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Transcendence Theatre Company Performance

November 30, 2016November 19, 2018 Lee, News 1

By Lee Daley. Transcendence 2018 will be held Nov. 30-Dec. 2, 2018 at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa. For

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Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Part Two

November 28, 2016May 28, 2018 Carol, Destinations, Ireland 1

Story and Photos by Carol Canter. Continuing our exploration of Ireland via its Wild Atlantic Way, we returned to Killarney, gateway to the magnificent

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2017 Cuisine and Culture Tours Foodies Alert

November 18, 2016May 28, 2018 Food and Wine, Reviews 0

By Karen Misuraca. My first food-focused vacation was with Kandra Kitchen Crete, when the queen of Greek cuisine, Rosemary Barron, held forth in her

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Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

November 18, 2016May 28, 2018 Carol, Europe, Ireland 1

Story and Photos by Carol Canter. Part One. To experience the coastal drama of Western Ireland, we took to the road in early October

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Alluring Autumn Art Exhibitions at 3 San Francisco Museums

November 7, 2016May 28, 2018 Carol, Destinations, Reviews 0

By Carol Canter. Three of the top San Francisco autumn art exhibitions feature artists as diverse as Bruce Conner, “realist, surrealist, hippie, punk;” The

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Ghost Hunting in a Gothic Irish Castle

October 25, 2016May 28, 2018 Destinations, Europe, Hotel Reviews, Ireland, Lee 0

By Lee Daley. There’s a ghost in the house. At least that’s the rumor at Ireland’s Kinnitty Castle. Although the 13th century medieval castle

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Napa Valley’s Liana Estates Opens

September 28, 2016June 8, 2018 Food and Wine, Lee, Napa, News, WineTasting 1

By Lee Daley. Napa Valley’s Carneros AVA adds another winery to its map with the opening of Liana Estates. The winery fulfills a long

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Fall Foliage, New England (Photo: L. Daley)

Fall Foliage Tour of New England

September 15, 2016September 25, 2018 Carol, Destinations 0

By Carol Canter. We were early — maybe one to two weeks before peak fall foliage. So instead of colors that scream, we had

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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art dazzles art-loving public.

September 10, 2016May 28, 2018 Destinations, Lee, News 1

By Lee Daley. After an almost three year hiatus, the long awaited re-opening of the newly revamped San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is

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Icelandic Viking Democracy – “Althings” (AlϷings) at Ϸingvellir

September 4, 2016May 28, 2018 Destinations, Iceland, John 1

By John Sundsmo. As an American I never really investigated my Swedish/Norwegian/UK heritage. That all changed after a spur of the moment decision to

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Cruising France’s Canal du Midi aboard European Waterways’ Barge Anjodi.

August 31, 2016March 19, 2019 Barge Tours, Carol, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, France 1

By Carol Canter. Floating by barge through France’s canal-laced countryside underscores the pleasures of dining on meals prepared from fresh locally-sourced ingredients. Our first

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Fiji. South Pacific Island, Golden, Gold

Fiji Brings Home the Gold

August 18, 2016May 28, 2018 Destinations, Fiji, Hotel Reviews, Lee, News 2

By Lee Daley. Fiji’s incredible win and how to visit the island paradise. In a classic “David and Goliath” epic event, the Fiji rugby

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Cuba Libre? Documentary on Cuba travel history

August 5, 2016May 28, 2018 Cuba, John, Lee, News 1

By John Sundsmo. Photos by Lee Daley. UPDATE 3/6/2018: “Cuba Libre?” received the “Best Documentary Feature” award from the International Film Festival in Los

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Imagine Peace: Yoko Ono’s “Wish Tree:” From Copenhagen to Iceland and beyond

July 31, 2016May 28, 2018 Copenhagen, Destinations, Europe, Iceland, Lee, Yoko Ono 0

By Lee Daley. If you should encounter a Wish Tree, this is Yoko Ono‘s suggestion: “Make a wish. Write it down on a piece

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Burma’s Best: The Strand Hotel

July 17, 2016May 28, 2018 Burma, Destinations, Food and Wine, Hotel Reviews, Lee 1

By Lee Daley. Strand Hotel, Rangoon, Burma Rangoon, Burma’s bustling metropolis is like a living museum where traditional teahouses, pagodas and temples sit side

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Healing Mineral Baths, Budapest, Hungary

Budapest’s Healing Mineral Baths mend mind, body and spirit

July 10, 2016May 28, 2018 Destinations, Hungary, Lee 0

By Lee Daley. While there are many reasons to visit Hungary, including the fact that right now it is one of the best values

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Cape Town makes Forbes.com’s list of world’s most beautiful cities

July 10, 2016May 28, 2018 Africa, Destinations, Lee 0

Travel Newsletter. By Lee Daley. The popular Forbes.com website named Cape Town one of the world’s most beautiful cities, ranking it favorably with Paris,

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Photography, Slot Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Arizona

Photographing Antelope Canyon, Arizona, Part One

July 10, 2016May 28, 2018 Arizona, Destinations, Lee 0

By Lee Daley. Arizona’s slot canyons have long held a fascination for me. Especially notable for their beauty are the Antelope Canyons, both Upper

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Photographing Antelope Canyon, Arizona, Part Two

July 10, 2016May 28, 2018 Arizona, Destinations, Lee 0

By Lee Daley. One of the important elements in any photography travel adventure, including slot canyons like Antelope Canyon in Arizona, is the preparation

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Cyprus: Eco-tourism in the land of Aphrodite

July 10, 2016May 28, 2018 Cyprus, Destinations, Eco-Tourism, Lee 0

By Lee Daley. Few places on Earth can hold a candle to Cyprus when it comes to mythic lore. It was here that the

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Zambia’s Mfuwe Lodge: Where Elephants Roam

July 10, 2016May 28, 2018 Africa, Destinations, Lee 1

By Lee Daley. The local elephants are so friendly at Zambia’s Mfuwe Lodge you may find one ambling through the front lobby on her

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Fiji Airways offers new non-stop flights from San Francisco to Fiji

June 10, 2016May 28, 2018 Destinations, Fiji, Lee, News 0

Travel Newsletter. By Lee Daley. San Francisco Airport (SFO) recently celebrated the inauguration of new non-stop twice weekly flights to Fiji aboard Fiji Airways

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