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The people and places of the Dominican Republic.
The history of Dubrovnik, Croatia.
The Mayan temples in Belize.
Life on the Cyclades Islands.
Journey through Australia's most neglected region.
Senegal's rich culture.
The old palaces, caves and catacombs of Naples, Italy.
Bulgaria's culture is beautifully unique, a fascinating mйlange of Russian, Turkish, and even Greek and Macedonian influences, evidenced in everything from its colorful folk art, costumes and handicrafts, its deliciously rich, hearty and complex cuisine, to its array of architectural styles. These styles range from the decorative wooden structures of the Ottoman empire and Bulgarian "revival" period to the grand edifices and monuments of the Soviet era. While the lively capital of Sofia warrants a few days, and Bulgaria's Black Sea beach resorts inevitably beckon, the best thing to do is hire a car for a week (very cheap), grab a phrasebook to learn the Cyrillic alphabet (so you can read the road signs), and set off to explore the country. Must-sees include Plovdiv with its charming old quarter, the architectural beauty or Ruse - a "little-Vienna" - and Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria's capital in the Middle Ages. As you drive through the bucolic countryside, especially beautiful in spring when the wildflowers are out, you'll pass old men atop wooden carts led by horses, see elderly head-scarfed women working the fields, and discover gold-domed Orthodox churches, decorated with exquisite icons, situated in the middle of nowhere.
Madeira is home to 800 different plant species.
Stress-free living on the island of Tobago.
Ancient monasteries and fortresses can be found in the olive groves and vineyards of Umbria.
Life in Masuria, Poland.
The views from California Highway One.
