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Things to Do in Basseterre, St. Kitts

Basseterre is the capital of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Photo credit: M. Ciavardini.

A Self-Guided Walking Tour Full of History Provides Plenty of Things to Do in Basseterre The ease with which we slip into Caribbean cruising mode—taking it easy and not worrying too much—becomes evident on our very first disembarkation. The first…

Rail Biking near Lake George

Rail biking in the Adirondacks on the banks of the Hudson River. Photo credit: M. Ciavardini.

A Day in the Adirondacks on a Rail Bike Built for Four Fresh air, sunshine, and the banks of the Hudson River are all part of a rail biking experience near Lake George, N.Y. On a day trip to the…

Is Pisa Worth the Effort to Get There?

Will there be more to a visit to Pisa than a sighting of a leaning tower? Photo credit: M. Ciavardini

More than 15 Minutes and a Selfie in the Land of Pisans A good way through planning my latest trip to Italy, I wonder, is the Leaning Tower of Pisa really worth the effort, or should I just skip it?…