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Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo –– Birth of equality

Founded in 1496, Santo Domingo is the main port and capital of the Caribbean island of the Dominican Republic. It is the oldest continuous … Continue reading

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Georgian Bay – Canada’s Sixth Great Lake

Yachts, skiffs, canoes, house boats, short daily cruises – there are various ways to sail and explore the waters of Georgian Bay, Canada’s 6th … Continue reading

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Gaspé, Québec: Exploring islands in the St. Lawrence

A cruise around the Gaspé Peninsula and up the St.Lawrence River with whales, dolphins, gannets, monoliths, fishing communities, canyons and waterfalls on the agenda. … Continue reading

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Argentina: Tierra del Fuego

Primarily consisting of one large island, Isla Grande, and many smaller ones, mostly uninhabited, Tierra del Fuego is bounded by the Strait of Magellan … Continue reading

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Les Îles de la Madeleine

Situated in the heart of the Gulf of St. Lawrence is a small group of islands, Les Îles de la Madeleine, known in English … Continue reading

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Magdalen Islands #1: Culture and cuisine

An introduction to the history, culture and cuisine of Les Îles de la Madeleine, a relatively unknown group of islands belonging to Quebec and … Continue reading

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Les Îles de la Madeleine: Île d’Entrée

  Tall, athletic and very, very, fit, Gaston led the way across the top of the cliffs striding through the high dune grasses and … Continue reading

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