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My Favorite 5 – Islands

August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 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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flowers frame a mountain lake in southern Switzerland

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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golfer putts on last green of US Open tournament with crowds encircling

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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steep valley with gray cliffs and waterfalls with Swiss chalets in foreground

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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Classic boat on mountain lake framed by mountains on clear day in Glacier Park

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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Red and yellow tulips with purple flowers surround a pond and bridge in Istanbul's Emirgan Park

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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Travel book with travel journal, pen and sunglasses

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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Cruise ship arriving in Istanbul with ferries in foreground

My Favorite 5 – Cities

September 25, 2018June 17, 2020 Douglas Fears

Top 5 world cities to visit Continue reading My Favorite 5 – Cities

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