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I don’t usually explore college campuses but my younger son was doing a post-doctoral fellowship at Northwestern University, so when we visited him he made a point of showing us around the campus.  It’s a lovely place — a beautiful green campus easy to explore on foot, interesting buildings and views, and the fall colors were an added bonus.

Egyptian geese are native to sub-Saharan Africa and the Nile Valley.  They are medium-sized birds with a distinctive and attractive appearance: grayish-brown body, dark brown eye patches, a chestnut breast patch, and pinkish bill and legs.

They were introduced into Europe as early as the 17th century for ornamental purposes at estates.  Some escaped and establi...

I don’t believe I’ve ever seen people standing in line for a chance to buy cowboy boots.  This is a Tecovas shop in a Nashville mall.

We regularly hear from travellers who are stuck at a rental counter, and the car is almost never the reason. Their licence expired a few weeks ago, or the credit card is in their husband’s name, or the permit is still sitting at home on the kitchen table. All of this can be checked before you leave.

Here is the list we usually send. Go through it about a week before yo...

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Africa represents one of the world’s most dynamic and rewarding travel destinations, yet many vacationers overlook it in favor of more familiar routes. The continent offers an extraordinary combination of natural wonders, cultural richness, and authentic experiences that few other places can match. From sprawling savannas teeming with wildlife to vi...