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Episodes for August 2007
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August 2007.
August 6.
The
Though these five tiny islands in the
August 7.
Jaunting around
Though just 12 miles long by 7 miles wide, the Isle of Jersey is the largest and most developed of the
August 8.
The cream of
The southern coast of the Isle of Guernsey is lined by steep cliffs that rise from the open
August 9,
Stoked on Slick Rock
For fat tire bikers,
August 10.
Rambling in Rosenlaui
The Swiss Alps are a great destination year-round, yet they can get very busy in summer. Here is one place to escape the crowds. For information: www.rosenlaui.ch
August 13.
Using a flash out doors
Whether you're shooting digitally or with film, a flash can improve the quality of your photos, indoors or out, and in any kind of like.
August 14.
August 15.
Hotel theft liabilities
Too often travelers are shocked to discover how little responsibility hotels and motels actually assume for theft of guest valuables.
August 16.
Assessing the fear factor
News headlines imply that foreign travel has become particularly dangerous. Statistics from four governments suggest a more benign worldview.
Official government websites:
US: http://travel.state.gov/
August 17.
Health tips for tropical travel
When visiting the tropics, travelers can do everything right and get sick, or everything wrong and stay well. Still, here are 10 Commandments for tropical travel.
August 20
Motorcycle Touring
The Easy Rider image and lure of the open road are still attractive propositions, but motorcycle touring has become much more than a useful rite of passage. For information: www.ama-cycle.org
August 21
Still seeing red in
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August 22.
The
August 23.
Cut rate cruises
Fall is usually a good season to find bargains on
August 24.
Vesuvius and Krakatoa.
We remember the anniversaries of two of history's most famous volcanic eruptions.
August 27
Wine tasting on the
The string of tiny villages located along the
August 28.
Frolicking on the Lahn
Just south of where the
August 29.
Rules of the off-road
“Leave it as you found it,” is the basic tenant for the rules of the off-road. Here are some particulars.
August 30.
A question of access
So, great strides have been made under the Americans With Disabilities Act, the notion of a stress-free vacation is still elusive, especially if you’re going abroad.
August 31.
Islands in
This time of year, the lines are long at
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