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Casting for Souls

A dedicated nun spares not the rod (nor reel) in helping youngsters straighten up and fly right

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Kon Artist?

Though evidence against his theory grew, Kon-Tiki sailor Thor Heyerdahl never steered from his course

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Poling on the River

Batteaux were once the lifeblood of Virginia commerce; now locals celebrate those bygone days

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Luminous Joy in the City of Steel

W. Eugene Smith captured the grit and beauty of industrial Pittsburgh

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On the Road

Pro-dam forces (including Fridrik Sophusson, president of the National Power Company) have squared off against environmentalists.

Iceland Be Dammed

In the island nation, a dispute over harnessing rivers for hydroelectric power is generating floods of controversy

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Mountain of the Lord

Beyond the war zone, Mount Sinai remains a refuge in a landscape of strife

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A curious bond often develops on the road. Very curious

Hidden within Baja's backcountry, many rock-art sites are accessible only on foot or by mule. For most travelers, the starting point is the town of San Ignacio. Visitors willing to brave hardships will find themselves confronting prehistory directly. In the landscape surrounding the Cueva Pintada site, for instance, palms flourishing in the canyons may well be the same species paleolithic painters used in constructing scaffolding to create their monumental art.

Drawn from Prehistory

Deep within Mexico's Baja peninsula, nomadic painters left behind the largest trove of ancient art in the Americas

Alessandro Zampedri, driving a 1935 Aston Martin MK II, shares the 2001 finish with his 2-year-old daughter, Francesca. Copilot Burkhardt Nachtigall handled navigation.

A Rally to Remember

Even at lollygagging speeds, Italy's Mille Miglia road show stirs nostalgic hearts

Tracy Clune (foreground) and cousin Aine Clune reaped benefits from a five-month on-camera experiment in homesteading.

Home on the Range

A new public television series transplants three American families to the frontier West of 1883, without electricity, running water or visits to the mall

Many Afghans (like Khalil Ali Daoud, with whom Belliveau and O'Donnell stayed) still work the land, despite the danger of land mines.

Marco Polo's Guide to Afghanistan

Two Americans retrace the steps of the 13th-century Italian merchant through a harsh land of tough, hospitable people

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Tumbleweeds are on a roll in Idaho

Cold Comfort

Intrepid travelers pay cold hard cash to chill out in the world's coolest hotel

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Around the Mall & Beyond

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In Search of St. Augustine

Beyond the tourist trappings and sunny beaches, inquisitive travelers can find remnants of America's Spanish past

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Dear Smitty

Our authors write Smitty, our travel editor, about their journeys

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In Search of Florida's Little Europe

Don't forget your umbrella! (And other tips for visiting St. Augustine)

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In the Realm of Virtual Reality

When skeptical Westerners seek the yeti in Bhutan, the fine line between myth and truth disappears

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Far from the Madding Crowd

Travel tips from this month's Journeys column

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