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Alpine High: Max's First Taste of Mountain Life

by Jerry Soverinsky. Posted Jul 7th 2011 02:00 PM

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Jana, Max, and I arrived in Interlaken, Switzerland earlier this week. Nestled between (inter) two lakes (laken) – the Thunersee and Brienzersee – Interlaken is the ideal base for a Swiss Alpine getaway. It doesn't hurt that I happen to love Switzerland.

Yosemite National Park Strikes Back Against Campsite Scalping

by AOL Travel Staff. Posted Jul 7th 2011 09:30 AM

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Yosemite National Park has begun a crackdown on scalpers who are buying campsite reservations and reselling them at a drastic mark-up, creating a highly competitive market for tent space. NPR reports that the U.S. National Park Service has re-enforced the website where reservations are sold, helped flag reservations sold on Craigslist and eBay, and begun assiduously checking I.D.s against reservations.

Destin-Nation Japan: Voluntourism After The Disaster

by Rebecca Ballhaus. Posted Jul 6th 2011 08:30 AM

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After the earthquake triggered the tsunami and the tsunami sparked the nuclear meltdown, the world looked towards Japan - long an economic overachiever and regional powerhouse - with concern and wondered what could be done to help. Disconcertingly, the reality was that those without prior experience containing radiation weren't in the position to do very much good at all.

5 Amazing Castles To Visit In The United Kingdom

by Vilmarie Estrella. Posted Jul 6th 2011 05:20 AM

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Hundreds of years ago and across the pond, an English man's home was his castle, literally. There were enough royals, bishops and conquerors in the United Kingdom once that the country is now dotted with lavish castle estates and expansive gardens. It's the stuff of fairy tales.

The Butcher, the Baker, and the Cappuccino Maker: A Tuscan Fairy Tale All Our Own

by Jerry Soverinsky. Posted Jul 5th 2011 08:57 AM

The Butcher, the Baker, and the Cappuccino Maker: A True Tuscan Fairy Tale with Our Bambino

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As you ascend the last hill leading to the town square, the first thing you notice is how the 1,000-year old church and castle harmoniously blend into the Tuscan landscape. Panzano is a masterfully painted mural.

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