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Crossing Borders 12: A Steam Train Trip 100 Years Ago

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Camino Reflections 1: The Day the Whale Came Out to Play

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My Favorite 5 – Natural Wonders

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Ten Reasons I STILL Love Transatlantic Sea Travel

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Cutting Tea on the Black Sea

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Turkey’s East Express Train (Doğu Ekspresi)

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Westbound on the Empire Builder

October 5, 2018November 16, 2019 Douglas Fears

A scenic long-distance train trip from Minneapolis to Seattle Continue reading Westbound on the Empire Builder

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Ten Reasons I Love Transatlantic Sea Travel

September 27, 2018June 17, 2020 Douglas Fears

10 reasons you should cross the ocean by ship! Continue reading Ten Reasons I Love Transatlantic Sea Travel

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My Favorite 5 – Cities

September 25, 2018December 4, 2021 Douglas Fears

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

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Three Days in Istanbul

September 25, 2018July 21, 2025 Douglas Fears

An insider’s guide to visiting my favorite city Continue reading Three Days in Istanbul

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Welcome Aboard!

September 21, 2018November 16, 2019 Douglas Fears

A quick intro to this blog Continue reading Welcome Aboard!

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