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Welcome to the July issue of The Traveler! The July issue is out a little early this month. The Traveler will be journeying to Botswana in a few days to participate in a private wildlife safari sponsored by Wilderness Travel Adventure. We'll be traveling with the president of Wilderness Travel and look forward to reporting back to our readers about our adventure in the months ahead. Our feature articles this month offer a quiet lunch in Venice; the scene on the street one recent New Years Eve in Sarajevo; a museum in Orlando, Florida that is a must see for those that appreciate the art of Luis Comfort Tiffany; and a tour of Pacifica - that "other" city on a hill in Northern California. Find your next adventure, bargain, or just browse the world of travel in our Travel Ideas, Resources and Bargains section. Our travel writing Pick-of-the-Month features Bill Bryson's African Diary. Bryson donates all proceeds of this book to project CARE. We've moved up our schedule this month, but didn't skimp on bringing you the best travel writing and travel resources. Enjoy!
Feature Articles Sarajevo
New Year The
Morse Museum of American Art Leave
Your Heart in San Francisco - Spend a Day in Pacifica A
Quiet Sunday Lunch in Venice
Travel Writing Pick-Of-The-Month Read the account of famed travel writer - and Traveler favorite - Bill Bryson's account of journey to Africa as the guest of CARE International. Bryson arrived in Kenya with a set of mental images and expectations gleaned from television and low-budget Jungle Jim movies from his Iowa upbringing. All that was wiped away the instant he experienced the vibrant reality of Kenya and its people. This is a sometimes lighthearted, sometime serious, but always enlightening account of daily life in Africa. Bryson donates all proceeds of this book to CARE International. Africa is calling this month with Bill Bryson's African Diary
Travel Ideas, Resources, and Bargains Kayaking Tours in British Columbia - Northern Lights Expeditions has specialized in sea kayaking in the extraordinary paddling areas of Vancouver Island and the fabled Inside Passage region. They specialize in close encounters with wildlife, especially the orcas of Johnstone Strait and the Robson Bight orca sanctuary. Get all the details at the Northern Lights Expeditions Website. Visit the Galapagos with Natural Habitat Adventures - The Galapagos originally found notoriety in the mid 1800's, when Charles Darwin formulated his theories on evolution from his observations of the unique and plentiful fauna of the archipelago. In 1934, the government of Ecuador set aside most of the islands in the Galapagos as a wildlife sanctuary – a perfect spot for Natural Habitat Adventures. The animals of the Galapagos show no fear of humans. Sea lions play alongside swimmers, and boobies and frigate birds pursue their mates within arm's length. Pods of dolphins swim playfully alongside the boat and red-footed boobies may perch on the ship's railing to hitch a ride. Ashore, mingle with the same friendly creatures that inspired Darwin over 150 years ago. To get more information about this adventure visit the Natural Habitat Adventures website. Save
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