Travel
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.
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.
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: 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.
Willing to Wander: Be a Stateside Tourist – Get Out on the Scenic Drives
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- Written by Victor Block Victor Block
Granted, it would be challenging now to take a truly cross-country drive, or even follow a scenic road that meanders through several states, stopping at tourist attractions along the way.
Willing to Wander: History Tucked into the Suburban Present
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- Written by Victor Block Victor Block
Stepping off the train after a short ride from a modern metropolis, I was immediately introduced to a world that no longer exists.
Can You Travel Safely with the Delta Variant?
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- Written by Dan Richards Dan Richards
Perhaps you’re planning a fall getaway to wine country? Maybe your college-aged loved ones are heading off to a study-abroad program? Or possibly your boss decided it’s time to restart domestic, even international, business travel again?
Melinda’s Garden: Vacation Care for Container Gardens
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- Written by 50plus LIFE 50plus LIFE
Planning a few long weekends or a vacation may have you rethinking your garden plans. Don’t let time away from home stop you from growing flowers and vegetables in containers.