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| February Issue |
| Hi from Rick: History's Persistent Echo |
When we travel thoughtfully in Europe, we can't help but hear a persistent echo from its history. Our sightseeing through the art, architecture, cathedrals, and palaces pulls us into a deeper understanding of the conflicts, achievements, excesses, beliefs, revolutions, and growing-pains of our civilization.
Learning about the past gives us meaningful perspectives on the issues of our day. Last summer I filmed a TV show in and around the châteaux of the Loire Valley. As I pondered the excesses of the French ruling class in the 18th century (and their tumultuous consequences) I felt like some great tour guide in the sky was trying to help me get my brain around the economic challenges we face as a society today.
In this month's Travel News we'll take you to Europe as a thoughtful, eager-to-learn traveler... Read more |
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| | | Becoming a Temporary European
Many travelers tramp through Europe like they're visiting the cultural zoo. "Ooh, that guy in lederhosen yodeled! Excuse me, could you do that again in the sunshine..." Read more | |
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