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Willing to Wander: Ithaca is ‘Gorges’
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- Written by Victor Block Victor Block
In the morning, my wife, Fyllis, and I walked along a path in the middle of town that skirts a series of waterfalls that tumble through the bottom of a deep gorge. That was followed by a stroll in a lovely botanical garden set in an expansive natural environment.
Willing to Wander: Shopping Malls and So Much More
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- Written by Victor Block Victor Block
Every member of the Taylor family found something of interest and entertainment. Bob tried his hand at the miniature golf course and checked his accuracy throwing an axe at a target.
Willing to Wander: Christmas around the World
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- Written by Victor Block Victor Block
Model boats are decorated with brightly glimmering lights. Women sprinkle water scented with basil around their house, which they believe will keep bad spirits away. Families dine on spit-roasted pork and fried pastry.
Willing to Wander: Egypt: Land of Pyramids and Pharaohs, Part 2
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- Written by Victor Block Victor Block
Last month, I described world-famous sites that earn Egypt a place on many people’s Travel Bucket List. This month, we’ll meet the people and delve into the culture of that country, which add other dimensions to a visit there.
Willing to Wander: Egypt: Land of Pyramids and Pharaohs, Part 1
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- Written by Victor Block Victor Block
My first impression on the ride from the airport to my hotel was: Big city.
Willing to Wander: The Often-Overlooked Islands of New York City
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- Written by Victor Block Victor Block
Mention New York City and “islands” in the same breath, and it’s likely that Liberty and Ellis will come to mind.
Traveling Post-Pandemic Will Be the Same — and Different
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- Written by Chris Holbert Chris Holbert
After months and months of not traveling to visit family and friends and to see destinations that have been on a wish list for years, more people have been booking flights and cruises and hitting the open highway.
Willing to Wander: Happy Trails for You
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- Written by Victor Block Victor Block
Some people are traipsing through lovely landscapes, as others explore history from days of Native Americans to the present. Avid birders use binoculars to spot colorful feathered friends in flight, while canoers and kayakers dip paddles into the water.
Willing to Wander: Civil Rights Sites Recall Struggle for Freedom
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- Written by Victor Block Victor Block
As the Civil War drew to a close, soldiers of the 55th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiments occupied a plantation on James Island, South Carolina, which earlier had been held by Confederate forces. They were among the approximately 185,000 U.S. Colored Troops, as they were called, who fought with the North.