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Travel Journals

Highlights from our favorite trips

Travel Journals

Highlights from our favorite trips

Travel Journals

Highlights from our favorite trips

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Highlights from our favorite trips

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Apr 11, 2025 Avatar Hilton Smith Hilton Smith

Adventure Meets History & Culture in Türkiye

My latest trip to Türkiye expanded on my trips to Istanbul and day trip to ancient Ephesus I have now...

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Jan 22, 2025 Avatar Hilton Smith Hilton Smith

Peru, The Wonders of History Come Alive

The fascination of Peru has always been there.  I did the basics 20 years ago, but it was time to...

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Dec 18, 2024 Avatar Hilton Smith Hilton Smith

Bali, A World Away, A World Apart

Exploring the world sometimes means taking long flights.  In the case of exploring the exotic island of Bali, it was...

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Oct 09, 2024 Avatar Hilton Smith Hilton Smith

New Zealand, A Cure for Body and Soul

New Zealand offers a land of unspoiled beauty, friendly people from all over the world, unmatched scenery, many adventure options and a very favorable exchange rate.

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Aug 26, 2024 Avatar Hilton Smith Hilton Smith

Helsinki – Summer Style

There are all kinds of reasons to visit Europe in the off season, principally lower costs and wider availability. That...

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Jun 25, 2024 Avatar Hilton Smith Hilton Smith

Surprising Athens, Who Knew!

My first major trip to Athens in 20 years was full of new discoveries. It changed my way of thinking. Athens went from a jumping-off point for the islands, to a truly rewarding stop on most any Greek itinerary.

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Nov 10, 2023 Avatar Hilton Smith Hilton Smith

A Real Connection to the Sea

Cruising is growing in two directions these days. Megaships hold 7,000 or more and smaller luxury vessels carry around 900...

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Sep 18, 2023 Avatar Hilton Smith Hilton Smith

Adventure Under German Skies

Focusing on one country in Europe has its rewards.  My two week August adventure in Germany could be more in depth and fulfilling than lumping several countries together. With warm, mostly sunny weather, exploring Hamburg, Berlin and Munich gave us the variety and stimulation we...

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