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Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in New Mexico

In One Week in New Mexico

New Mexico is a big state. Covering it all in 1 week would only wear a traveler out. That's why I've relegated this tour to the northern part, which has the highest concentration of…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in New Mexico

In Two Weeks in New Mexico

If you've got 2 weeks to spend exploring the region, consider yourself fortunate. You'll not only be able to hit the highlights in the north, but you'll also be able to spend time…

Guide Article / In Depth in New Mexico

History in New Mexico

In The BeginningArchaeologists say that humans first migrated to the Southwest, moving southward from the Bering Land Bridge, around 12,000 B.C. Sites such as Sandia Cave and Folsom…

Guide Article / Portugal

The Best Cathedrals in Portugal

* Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (Lisbon): Begun in 1502 in the riverside Belém district, this great monastery is the best example of the Manueline style developed in Portugal to combine…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Portugal

The Algarve in Portugal

South for 2 Weeks of Culture & the Coast An alternative to heading north out of Lisbon would be to discover the attractions of mainland Portugal’s two southernmost regions, the…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Portugal

In Two Weeks in Portugal

You can return to Lisbon from Coimbra in a couple of hours but if you have time, head north. A second week will open up the delights of Porto and the Douro wine region. Days 1–7 Follow…

Guide Article / In Depth in Portugal

History in Portugal

ANCIENT BEGINNINGS -- Starting in 210 B.C., the Romans colonized most of Iberia. They met great resistance from the Celtiberian people of the interior. The Lusitanian (ancient Portugal…

Guide Article / In Depth in Portugal

Art and Architecture in Portugal

Although not as rich in art and architecture as neighboring Spain, tiny Portugal made its own artistic statement and developed its own style. From Roman to Romanesque -- Most of the…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in USA

Wildlife Watching in USA

The best whale- watching on the East Coast leaves from Provincetown on Cape Cod, where some boats sight humpbacks and finbacks, claiming a 99% success rate from April to November.On…

Guide Article / In Depth in Texas

History in Texas

Early Native Americans -- In prehistoric times, central parts of the state were once submerged underwater, and about 100 million years ago, massive dinosaurs, some unique to Texas,…

Guide Article / South America

The Best Historic Sites in South America

Manzana de las Luces, Buenos Aires, Argentina: The Manzana de las Luces (Block of Lights) served as the intellectual center of the city in the 17th and 18th centuries. This land was…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Central America

The Best Museums & Churches in Central America

Iglesia La Merced (Antigua, Guatemala): In a city awash in Catholic churches, convents, and monasteries, Iglesia La Merced reigns supreme. It's no small coincidence -- nor small honor…

Guide Article / In Depth in Andalusia

History in Andalusia

In the BeginningThe Bronze Age Kingdom of Tartessus was founded sometime in the 1st millennium B.C. Establishing itself at the mouth of the Río Guadalquivir, bordering Seville and…

Guide Article / In Depth in Andalusia

Architecture in Andalusia

Long before the Muslims crossed the Straits of Gibraltar in 711, Romans controlled Andalusia. Regrettably, not a lot remains of their architecture or monuments. An exception is…

Guide Article / In Depth in Andalusia

Art in Andalusia

In Andalusia the dawn of art actually began 25,000 years ago when prehistoric man decorated caves in the province, painting in charcoal, blood red, and a goldlike ocher. For a look at…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Northern New Mexico

In One Week in Northern New Mexico

A week in Northern New Mexico isn't quite long enough to do justice to the area's rich and varied landscape, but if that's all the time you have, you can definitely hit the highlights.…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Northern New Mexico

In Two Weeks in Northern New Mexico

If you have 2 weeks to spend exploring the region, consider yourself fortunate. In addition to hitting the highlights, you'll be able to spend time getting to know such places as Chama…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Northern New Mexico

For Families in Northern New Mexico

Although New Mexico lacks the major theme park variety of attractions, it makes up for it by offering experiences that have a deeper impact. This trip takes families to the region's…

Guide Article / In Depth in Northern New Mexico

History in Northern New Mexico

The Pueblo tribes of the upper Rio Grande Valley are descendants of the Anasazi, better known today as the ancestral Puebloans, who from the mid-9th to the 13th centuries lived in the…

Guide Article / South Carolina

Best Dining Bets in South Carolina

Anson (Charleston, South Carolina; tel. 843/577-0551; www.ansonrestaurant.com): Hip, stylish, and upscale, this is a favorite dining room of discriminating Charlestonians, who flock…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Argentina

The North in Argentina

Argentina is a cultural melting pot, with Buenos Aires having a distinctly European flavor and Patagonia a Scandinavian hue. That is why the Northwest can be so satisfying to visit as…

Guide Article / In Depth in Argentina

History in Argentina

Settlement & ColonizationWell before the arrival of Europeans, several distinct indigenous groups populated the area now called Argentina. The Incas had made inroads into the…

Guide Article / In Depth in Argentina

Later History in Argentina

The Cultural Growth of the 1920's and 1930'sThe economic expansion, wealth, and sense of power Argentina had during this time laid the groundwork for strong cultural growth by the…

Guide Article / Guatemala

The Best Churches in Guatemala

Catedral Metropolitana (Guatemala City): It took a long time to build this church, some 86 years, but the elegant main cathedral of Guatemala City has stood the test of time and…

Guide Article / Guatemala

The Best Shopping in Guatemala

Ron Zacapa Centenario: While I spend a lot of time waxing poetic over the beauty and quality of Guatemala's arts and crafts, it's worth emphasizing how special this 23-year-old dark…