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My Favorite 5 – Places in Turkey

May 28, 2021October 1, 2021 Douglas Fears

Top picks from an amazingly diverse country Continue reading My Favorite 5 – Places in Turkey

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My Favorite 5 – Islands

August 21, 2020August 12, 2021 Douglas Fears

Top picks from five decades of travel through seven continents Continue reading My Favorite 5 – Islands

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My Favorite 5 – Ways to Beat Jet Lag

February 8, 2020July 4, 2020 Douglas Fears

Tried and true tips from five decades of traveling Continue reading My Favorite 5 – Ways to Beat Jet Lag

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My Favorite 5 – Scenic Train Journeys

September 7, 2019August 29, 2020 Douglas Fears

Favorite train trips around the world Continue reading My Favorite 5 – Scenic Train Journeys

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My Favorite 5 – Animal Encounters

June 12, 2019June 24, 2020 Douglas Fears

Top 5 animal sightings from my world travels Continue reading My Favorite 5 – Animal Encounters

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My Favorite 5 – Celebrity Travel Encounters

May 17, 2019June 24, 2020 Douglas Fears

Fun and unexpected meetings with celebrities during my travels! Continue reading My Favorite 5 – Celebrity Travel Encounters

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My Favorite 5 – Spots

March 31, 2019June 24, 2020 Douglas Fears

Top 5 spots around the world Continue reading My Favorite 5 – Spots

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My Favorite 5 – US National Parks

December 7, 2018June 23, 2020 Douglas Fears

The USA’s Top 5 national parks Continue reading My Favorite 5 – US National Parks

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My Favorite 5 – Travel Planning Websites

October 19, 2018June 18, 2020 Douglas Fears

Top 5 helpful internet tools for planning your perfect trip! Continue reading My Favorite 5 – Travel Planning Websites

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My Favorite 5 – Travel Books

October 10, 2018June 18, 2020 Douglas Fears

Top 5 books I would want if stranded on a desert island Continue reading My Favorite 5 – Travel Books

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