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Making History, Making Wine

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A glimpse at the wine and foot in the Tuscan reader.

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Long Journey HomeReturning to the green heart of Ireland.

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by jennifer woodward

by joel thomas

134 Reaching New HeightsThe little town that could: Murren, Switzerland in the heart of the Bernese Oberland.

Islands of the Lost LegendsThe hidden side to the Greek Isles that visitors can easily miss: Behind the gorgeous landscapes of the parks lie mythical takes of an ancient people.

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160 The Magical Tides of BrittanyLife in this beautiful corner of France, bounded on three sides by the sea and linked by history to Great Britain, has a rhythm all its own.

by rachel crawley

by danielle ward

by michael breen

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DEPARTMENTSEditor’s noteField noteAirmailQ & AWine in reviewFood in review Room with a view

Smart TravelerThe new Paris sceneEco-friendly traveling gearTipping confusion solvedBest flights overseasEurpoean Travel compares two Balinese hotels

DispatchesEyes and ears of the busy traveler

Top events from around Europe

Geography IQ

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On the CoverOne of the gorgeous views of Murren, Switzerland.Photographed byJane Smith, Corbis Photos

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