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Illuminations

On a Quest in Kyoto

The search for a woodblock print-selling shop in Kyoto leads Don George to some unexpected encounters and revelations.

My Chile

RoundTable

Isabel Allende
My Chile

Acclaimed author Isabel Allende shares some favorite discoveries and delights in her South American homeland.

My Chile
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Soundings

A Conversation with Masha Nordbye

Intrepid adventurer and film producer, director and writer Masha Nordbye has visited more than 100 countries and produced more than 100 documentaries. Here she discusses the challenges she's overcome in her worldly wanderings, the advantages (and cautions) of being a solo woman traveler, and the rewards that keep her traveling.

African Portraits

Fresh From the Field

African Portraits

Evan Winslow Smith recently made a 5,000-mile journey from Casablanca to Cape Town.  What he found was a photographer's delight, encompassing the diverse cultures and climatic zones of the great African continent.  This portfolio highlights the people of these far-flung destinations.

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Brilliant Books

Encounters with the Middle East

With 30 tales set in wide-ranging locales — from Turkey and Jordan to Saudi Arabia and Iraq — this anthology takes us behind the headlines to illuminate everyday life in the Middle East. In the memorable story we excerpt, ''Bread,''  a Western traveler learns just how deceiving first impressions can be on an Egyptian steamer during the holy month of Ramadan.