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Richard Rubin
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Exploring 6 Small Towns Along Amtrak’s Empire Builder Route
Most people who ride Amtrak’s Empire Builder route between Chicago and Seattle watch the heartland whiz by. Our writer hopped off to explore a few…
The Magdalen Islands: Sand, Sea and Serenity Far From Everywhere
The bluffs, dunes and lagoons of the Magdalens, a colorful yet tranquil island chain north of Prince Edward Island, are far from everywhere. That’s the…
In Mountain View, Ark., Preserving the Ozark Way of Life
Follow the winding roads to Mountain View, Ark., home of the Ozark Folk Center, and you’ll be rewarded with fiddles, banjos, guitars and a passion…
Where You Can Discover England’s Lost Jewish Past
Around eight centuries ago, Jews thrived in England, worshiping freely and living where they pleased. Then everything changed. You can uncover their stories, if you…
Traveling at the End of the World: A Tour of Canada’s Gaspé Peninsula
The St. Lawrence River was once a North American superhighway. Today, following its path takes you along a coastline best described as otherworldly.