Something Lost Behind the Ranges

To the average travel-minded American, nothing can ever replace Europe —and nothing ever should. Paris, Venice, Switzerland—each of these (and much else in that amazing little peninsula) is a unique and unforgettable experience.

But, when Europe’s wonders have been conceded and savored, where shall the jaded traveler turn for fresh delights? Some will be drawn irresistibly to the great cities of the Far East: Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok. Others will prefer the dark mysteries of Africa: its Arab north, its green equatorial midriff, its powerful and prosperous south.

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George F. Hobart

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To the average travel-minded American, nothing can ever replace Europe —and nothing ever should. Paris, Venice, Switzerland—each of these (and much else in that amazing little peninsula) is a unique and unforgettable experience.

But, when Europe’s wonders have been conceded and savored, where shall the jaded traveler turn for fresh delights? Some will be drawn irresistibly to the great cities of the Far East: Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok. Others will prefer the dark mysteries of Africa: its Arab north, its green equatorial midriff, its powerful and prosperous south.