Emerging Destinations Category

One April Day in Tangier

At 7:30 am of a perfect spring day I catch a flight from Milan to Tangier.  After a couple of hours the airplane came in to land… towards a Moroccan beach! An amazing view. I then catch an unregistered taxi for the city centre, where I taste my first real Moroccan mint tea (really delicio

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The Duce in Ponza, Italy

Ponza, Italy is an authentic European town with no touristy shops, no fast foods, and no crowds.  So remote and inconspicuous, it is an excellent destination for World War II history buffs.  You arrive by tender or ferry at the marina full of weathered commercial boats and scruffy private sailing

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Heal Yourself in Dalyan, Turkey

Embark on an ancient quest along the Mediterranean coast for a healing indulgence.  The Dalyan River in Turkey has natural silt deposits abundant with therapeutic properties.  Whether you arrive at the mouth of the river on a small cruise ship or reach a nearby town, such as Marmaris, via minibuse

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Havana Nights

Cuba is a country of contradictions, complications and compromises, where instead of providing answers, visiting only poses more questions and uncertainties about the fascinating mix of people and cultures. To speak about the beauty and generosity of the people, the lushness of the forest, the idyll

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FIFA World Cup a Bone of Contention for Cubans

The Merchandised Face of Guevara Despite not having a qualifying team competing in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Cuba is a soccer-mad nation (or futbol mad, as it translates in Spanish). This has decidedly brought the travel ban placed on all Cuban citizens to a head. Seemingly adding insult

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