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My Sixth Passport: Reflections Across Five Decades of Travel

December 15, 2020May 16, 2021 Douglas Fears

Reflections across five decades of travel 1970-2020 Continue reading My Sixth Passport: Reflections Across Five Decades of Travel

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Crossing Borders 11: Balkan Boundaries

September 13, 2020June 27, 2022 Douglas Fears

Highlights from a visit to Belgrade, Serbia Continue reading Crossing Borders 11: Balkan Boundaries

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Crossing Borders 6: What’s Your Nationality?

October 22, 2019February 21, 2021 Douglas Fears

6th in series of border crossing adventures Continue reading Crossing Borders 6: What’s Your Nationality?

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Spending the Sacrifice Holiday in Anatolia

August 24, 2019January 16, 2020 Douglas Fears

A story of village life in central Turkey Continue reading Spending the Sacrifice Holiday in Anatolia

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The Golden Age of Frequent Flyers

March 15, 2019August 13, 2021 Douglas Fears

An interesting look back at the original frequent traveler loyalty programs Continue reading The Golden Age of Frequent Flyers

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As Time Goes by in Casablanca

March 10, 2019February 9, 2020 Douglas Fears

Reflections on the refugee crisis today compared to 1942 Continue reading As Time Goes by in Casablanca

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What Kind of Traveler are You?

December 31, 2018August 17, 2020 Douglas Fears

Go and see, go and do, or go and sit? Continue reading What Kind of Traveler are You?

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Taking the Helm of a Tall Ship: One Magical Night

November 24, 2018July 9, 2022 Douglas Fears

An amazing birthday experience from the Caribbean Continue reading Taking the Helm of a Tall Ship: One Magical Night

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