INTERNATIONAL Globe-Hopping Dreams ich cross-cultural experiences await travelers with visions of venturing beyond the borders of the United States. The world brims with travel destinations that most people only read about in books or see in movies. Imagine walking in Christ’s footsteps in Old Jerusalem, riding through the fairy-tale Alps or tracking wildlife on the plains of Africa.
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Ancient civilizations and traditions add intrigue to any itinerary. Scenic byways are begging for your camera’s focus, and a hot cup or espresso is waiting at a sidewalk cafe in some of the world’s greatest cities. Canada, the second largest country in the world, is the most accessible international destination and scenically
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one of the most awesome. From its friendly, English-speaking citizens to its high standard of living, Canada offers American travelers a sense of security and familiarity along with a few different twists along the way. From the snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies to the rugged Atlantic coastline, the land is magical. For many, the country’s allure is in its cosmopolitan cities, where a mix of world cultures creates a lively arts and culinary scene. Quebec, the cradle of French culture in North America, is split in the south by the St. Lawrence River. Along this waterway lie Montreal, the world’s secondlargest French-speaking city, and Quebec City, the only fortified city in Canada. Toronto is another city lover’s mecca and home to dozens of different nationalities and ethnic neighborhoods, including six distinct Chinatowns. Traveling west, the Canadian landscape grows increasingly jagged. The vast prairies of Saskatchewan and Alberta pinch toward the sky as you head into the Canadian Rockies. Calgary, at the foot of this immerse mountain range, is a gateway to Alberta favorites like Banff National Park. In British Columbia is the hip city of Vancouver, home to the 2010 Winter Olympics and one of the Pacific Coast’s great seaports. For travelers eager to explore beyond their own backyards, international is the way to go. LGT
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