http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:13:04 -0700 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:57:42 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Lake-Titicacas-Taquille-Island?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner More than 50 islands dot the surface of Lake Titicaca’s waters as the world’s highest navigable lake stretches for 115 miles between Peru and Bolivia. The island of Taquille is the lake’s third largest and rises almost a half mil... Peru Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:57:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Lake-Titicacas-Taquille-Island?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d3-The-Uros-of-Perus-Lake-Titicaca?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner At altitude of more than 12,500 feet, Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world and at first glance it has the appearance of an inland ocean. The massive lake stretches 115 miles along the border between Peru and Bolivia and is at t... Peru Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:14:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d3-The-Uros-of-Perus-Lake-Titicaca?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Jewel-of-Frances-Provence--St-Paul-De-Vence?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner It’s one of those incredible locations that you can see in the distance long before you actually arrive. St. Paul de Vence. Sitting high on a ridge about 20 minutes from Nice, France, this medieval walled city is a true jewel of Proven... History Europe Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:06:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Jewel-of-Frances-Provence--St-Paul-De-Vence?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Getting-Around-in-Monaco?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner Palais Princier de Monaco.  PHOTO: Janice McDonaldGetting around in Monaco is even easier than getting there. This stunning principality on the Mediterranean is easily reached by plane, train, automobile, bus and of course, boat and the Dep... Europe Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:58:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Getting-Around-in-Monaco?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Monacos-Princess-Grace-Walk?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner One of 25 signs marking Princess Grace's contributions to Monaco. PHOTO: Janice McDonaldIt is called the Princess Grace Trail (Parcour Princess Grace), and this tribute to the late Princess is proving to be a highlight of any visit to Monaco.&nb... Europe Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:40:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Monacos-Princess-Grace-Walk?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Escaping-to-Scotland-With-Ultimate-Access?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner Forter Castle in Glenisla, Scotland - Photo: Dream Escape                     A private tour of Scotland's National Gallery? Nights spent in... Great Britain Scotland Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:42:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Escaping-to-Scotland-With-Ultimate-Access?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d29-A-Taste-of-Abercrombie--Kents-Residence-Club?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner Abercrombie & Kent's Deer Valley PropertyEver want to know what it's like to vacation in a multi-million dollar residence and live the pampered life?  Now is your chance.  Luxury travel group Abercrombie & Kent is literally opening ... Specials Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:17:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d29-A-Taste-of-Abercrombie--Kents-Residence-Club?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d21-What-to-Do-in-Atlanta-When-Its-Raining?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner                        The Fabulous Fox Theater - Photo Janice McDonald The weather of late has us contemplating building an Ark, but t... Atlanta Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:19:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d21-What-to-Do-in-Atlanta-When-Its-Raining?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d15-France-Germany-My-GPS--Me--Days-10--11?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner A familiar sight during my 11 day European adventure.  PHOTO: Janice McDonaldOn Sunday, I again turned to my GPS to get me to Frankfurt, where on Monday morning, I flew Home to Atlanta. This was a trip of numbers and amazing memories.Two fl... Europe GPS Germany Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:37:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d15-France-Germany-My-GPS--Me--Days-10--11?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d13-France-Germany-My-GPS--Me--Day-Nine?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner Burg Rabenstein   PHOTO: Janice McDonaldMy GPS was of no use to me as I tried to navigate the Castle of Burg Rabenstein.  Grand halls, towers and terraces had me contemplating whether I should leave bread crumbs as I explored my new ho... Europe GPS Germany Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:44:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d13-France-Germany-My-GPS--Me--Day-Nine?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d12-France-Germany-My-GPS--Me--Day-Eight?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner Burg Rabenstein in Ahorntal, Germanz.  PHOTO: Janice McDonaldToday was to be relatively easy day for my GPS, a.k.a - Gunter and me.  We were traveling from Weimar in Central Germany to a tiny village and castle in Bavaria only 112 miles awa... Europe GPS Germany Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:32:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d12-France-Germany-My-GPS--Me--Day-Eight?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d10-France-Germany-My-GPS--Me--Day-Seven?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner Muse Pavilion at Schloss Tiefurt in Weimar PHOTO: Janice McDonaldToday we ventured out of the German city of Weimar to the countryside.  Again I traded my personal GPS for the human version, Uwe.  This was a day of contrasts ... Europe GPS Germany Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:07:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d10-France-Germany-My-GPS--Me--Day-Seven?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d9-France-Germany-My-GPS--Me--Day-Six?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner The daily Market at Weimar's City Hall.  PHOTO: Janice McDonaldTo truly explore Weimar, Germany, I had to use a human GPS, one by the name of Uwe Geyer.  I am staying with Uwe and his wife Peggy.  They grew up in this area and know it ... Europe GPS Germany Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:04:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d9-France-Germany-My-GPS--Me--Day-Six?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d8-France-Germany-My-GPS--Me--Day-Five?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner Today was a huge travel day.  After I successfully navigated the Paris Metro to visit a friend, I was back in the car for a seven hour drive to Weimar, Germany – the former eastern section.  I traded scenic Paris for long stretches of... Europe France GPS Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:16:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d8-France-Germany-My-GPS--Me--Day-Five?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d8-France-Germany-My-GPS--Me--Day-Four?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner A light show at the Eiffel Tower turns it into a glittering spire. PHOTO: Janice McDonaldThe goal for today was to make the most of my one day in Paris.  One of the groomsmen need a ride back to Paris for an afternoon flight and that proved adde... France GPS Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:33:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d8-France-Germany-My-GPS--Me--Day-Four?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d6-France-Germany-My-GPS--Me--Day-Three?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner Plage de la Conche on Ile de Re, France PHOTO: Janice McDonaldBelieve it or not there is such thing as having too much beach and pool time, so after a morning of sun, I set out with my GPS, aka Pierre, to explore Ile de Re.  The name means &ldqu... Europe France GPS Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:25:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d6-France-Germany-My-GPS--Me--Day-Three?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d6-France-Germany-My-GPS--Me--Day-Two?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner Our Lady of the Assumption, Couarde Sur Mer PHOTO:McDonaldAs I set out to explore La Couarde Sur Mer on Ile de Ré in western France, I decided it just wasn’t right to keep calling my GPS “Tom-Tom” while in France.  For n... Europe France GPS Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:09:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d6-France-Germany-My-GPS--Me--Day-Two?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d5-France-Germany-My-GPS-and-Me--Day-One?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner The Beach du Peu Ragot on Ile de Re in western France.  Photo: Janice McDonaldIt was the sort of cosmic coming together.  Two European friends of mine who don’t know and probably have never heard of each other (but should be new best ... France GPS Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:29:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d5-France-Germany-My-GPS-and-Me--Day-One?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Labor-Day-Weekend-In-Atlanta--High-Brow-vs-Big-Brow?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner In Atlanta on Labor Day? Oh, What to do, what to do? Plenty!!! And talk about your contrasts. The High brow vs. the Klingon brow! Translation - Decatur Book Fair vs. Dragon-Con. Both events span the weekend so the t... Atlanta Festival Labor Day Weekend Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:32:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Labor-Day-Weekend-In-Atlanta--High-Brow-vs-Big-Brow?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Shirley-Heights-Sunday-Barbeque-In-Antigua?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner  The view from Shirley Heights in Antigua.  PHOTO: Janice McDonald  If you find yourself in the Caribbean island of Antigua on a Sunday evening, get yourself to the southeastern side of the island to Shirley Heights. Each Sun... Caribbean Islands Antigua Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:32:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3298-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Shirley-Heights-Sunday-Barbeque-In-Antigua?cid=exrss-Atlanta-International-Travel-Examiner