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Today in Portugal
Portugal is moving deeper into the 21st century in more ways than one as it struggles to take its place among the leading capitalist economies of western Europe. Portugal today is a…
The Best of Undiscovered Scotland
Logan Botanic Garden, Port Logan, Galloway: Touched by the warm currents of the Gulf Stream, an exotic paradise thrives in what seems to be the edge of the world amid these stark…
History in North Carolina
Although they have their own political pasts, the Carolinas and Georgia began life as one British colony and, in many other respects, they have a common history. Their settlement by…
Dateline in North Carolina
1520-26 Spanish arrive in South Carolina. 1540 Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto crosses Georgia and the Carolinas, bringing disease and death to the Cherokee Indians. 1587 Sir…
The Best Outdoor Pursuits in New York State
Fire Island, Long Island: This slender island protecting the mainland is replete with trees, wilderness, and one entire side of gorgeous golden-sand beach. Best of all, cars aren't…
Biking in Iceland
Iceland is a rewarding but also demanding locale for a long-distance bike trip. The major hazards are volatile weather, harsh winds, sandstorms, rough roads, and stones flung by…
History in Norway
Norway has been inhabited since the end of the Ice Age. The earliest Scandinavian settlers hunted reindeer and other game in these northern lands. Some 5,000 to 6,000 years ago, the…
Best Hotel Bets in South America
Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires (tel. 011/4808-2100): Decorated in Empire- and Louis XV-style furnishings, this is the most exclusive hotel in Buenos Aires. Luxurious guest rooms and…
Lighthouses in Maine
Unlike its neighbor Nova Scotia, Canada, Maine doesn’t maintain, advertise, or market a “Lighthouse Trail.” Various travel writers and bloggers have cobbled such itineraries together,…
Bird Watching in Rockport, TX
Whooping Cranes: Back from the Brink of ExtinctionBy and large, there are two kinds of tourists who come to the Rockport area in winter: winter Texans fleeing the harsh cold of their…
History in South Carolina
Dateline in South Carolina
History in Georgia
The Carolinas and Georgia have much in common -- a similar historical background, shared social traditions, and cherished culinary customs -- and as movers and shakers of the New…
Dateline in Georgia
1520-26 Spanish arrive in South Carolina.1540 Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto crosses Georgia and the Carolinas, bringing disease and death to the Cherokee Indians.1587 Sir…
Lubec and Eastport
Lubec is the end of the line, literally: the northeasternmost community in the United States, connected by a bridge to Canada. (Locals joke that although this isn’t the end of the…
The Best Adventures in Belize
Spelunking in the ATM Caves. And we're not talking "Automated Teller Machines". The cave was a major ceremonial site for the ancient Mayans and calcified to the floor are precious…
Bird Watching in Belize
With some 618 recorded species of resident and migrant birds identified throughout the country, and a wide variety of ecosystems and habitats, Belize abounds with great bird-watching…
Fishing in Belize
Any angler worth his or her saltwater fly rod already knows that Belize is a world-class fishing destination. Fly-fishing on the flats for permit, tarpon, and bonefish is the main…
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving in Belize
Belize is one of the world's top spots for scuba diving and snorkeling. It has the second longest barrier reef in the world, as well as three spectacular mid-ocean atolls. The diving…
Cruises in Belize
Belize is blessed with some wonderful cruising grounds. Steady yet gentle trade winds, combined with protected internal passages and innumerable isolated islands and anchorages, make…
Organized Adventure Tours in Belize
Because many travelers have limited time and resources, organized ecotourism or adventure-travel packages are a popular and efficient way of combining several activities.…
Educational Programs in Belize
Below are some institutions and organizations that are working on ecology and sustainable development projects.Cornerstone Foundation (tel. 678-9909;…
The Best Hotel Bargains in Guatemala
Xamanek Student Inn (Zona 10, Guatemala City; tel. 502/2360-8345; www.mayaworld.net): This place has finally given true budget travelers a very respectable option in the heart of the…
The Best Mid-Range Hotels in Guatemala
Otelito Casa Santa Clara (Zona 10, Guatemala City; tel./fax 502/2339-1811; www.otelito.com): With only 12 rooms, this exceedingly hip hotel stands out from all the large, high-rise,…
Organized Adventure Tours in Bali
Indonesia & Bali-Based Tour OperatorsIndependent travelers tend to view organized tours as antithetical to the joy of discovery, however there are not many undiscovered places in…