Diving into Macau
A young woman stands on the ledge of the high building, tears welling in her eyes, shaking with fear—is she going to jump? I try to catch her eye, waving…
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Brush with Greatness: Whale-watching Along the Dominican Republic
I had already gotten a full dose of the natural beauty and adventure along the North Coast of the Dominican Republic. But if I had to choose my favorite moment,…
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Wonder All Around: Unexpected Grace in Turkey
Often the best travel experiences are the ones that take us completely by surprise.
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Magico: Deeper into the Yucatan
The overwhelming number of U.S. visitors to the Yucatan stick to the coasts. And that’s a shame. Unless all you really care about is working on your tan, resolve…
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Beyond Istanbul: Exploring Anatolia
While one could spend an eternity exploring the rich layers of culture and history in Istanbul, what lies deeper into Anatolia is equally wondrous. If you have the time, perhaps just…
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Starstruck at Yosemite
I’m standing on an outcropping of rock at Glacier Point looking out over Yosemite National Park when the sun finally disappears over the horizon. I’ve brought my wife and eight-year-old son here,…
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The Docent of the Travel Section
Hear the original WUWM 89.7 NPR broadcast by clicking on the player below. I rounded the corner to the little eddy where the travel books lived at the very back…
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Cordoba: Green Again
It’s well over 100 degrees and the Spanish sun feels like a physical weight on my skin as I descend dusty stone steps to the skeletal ruins of Madinat…
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Letter to Walt: The 40th Anniversary of Walt Disney World
This year is the 40th anniversary of Walt Disney World. And 40 years ago, I was a nine-year-old boy visiting the brand-new Disney World with my family. We could not…
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Heavenly Moments at The Abbey
My six-year-old boy just caught a fish. We’re standing where the edge of the green lawn meets the boat docks on Lake Geneva at The Abbey Resort and, after only a…
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Building Up to Angkor
Tip and I stood in line to get our three-day passes for Angkor National Park. Once the clock struck five, we purchased the tickets for the following day, yet we…
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