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NWT: Surviving the North – The story of the ‘Eskimo’ dog.

When the migration of Inuit occurred, the Tuli aboriginal culture used working dogs to pull their sleds and locate seal-breathing holes. We visit Yellowknife … Continue reading

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Caribbean: Barbados – Off the beaten path

Barbados, the Caribbean’s eastern-most island, is well known for its beautiful beaches and luxury resorts, but it’s worth getting off the beaten path and … Continue reading

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England: The Counties

England has 47 counties, each one laden with history ancient and modern. In this round-up of major features and attractions we include Hadrian’s wall … Continue reading

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