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...fruits have better health credentials than others. So-called superfruits flavored everything from pomegranate-blueberry lemonade to açaí energy bars. This year's breakout was the Himalayan goji berry, said to be a source of energy and longevity. The berry made several appearances, most successfully in Himalania's trail mixes and snacks...
...pillow. The insulated bag can be unzipped and opened flat so you can also use it as a quilt. Pillowy Pad Soft as your sleeping bag may be, truly cushy camping calls for an extra layer of cushioning underneath to support your back. The Therm-a-Rest Women's Trail Comfort mattress, $70, is designed specifically for those whose feet get cold at night: it has extra insulation at the lower end. Stay Dry For nippy nights by the campfire, the Xirtam jacket is lightweight, waterproof and windproof. At $200, it's not for bargain hunters, but it's adaptable...
...French National Assembly, which boasts a small but gloriously frescoed library. After being allowed permission to enter while France’s legislative body was in session, I wandered past well-tended flower beds. As passionate French politicians were broadcast live on myriad flat screens, also surrounding my trail were busts of Marianne, that feminine, immortal, omnipresent personification of la République française. Meanwhile, other Harvard friends kicked down inner doors at the National Opera and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Although none of us was invited to dine with parliamentarians, sopranos, or immortals, we undoubtedly penetrated...
...once wrote: "There are not so many places left where magic reigns without interruption, and of all those I know, the coast of Lycia was the most magical." Capture that charm?and follow the same path that Alexander the Great once traveled?by walking Turkey's first long-distance trail across an almost virgin stretch of Mediterranean coastline, tracing ruins from the Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Persian civilizations. The 510-km Lycian Way, which runs from the sleepy coastal town of Fethiye to the bustling port city of Antalya by way of ancient roads, nomad trails and mule tracks...
...history sets this trail apart," says Clow. "Many of the historical sites aren't otherwise accessible. The other great thing is that you can swim nearly every day." In its entirety, the moderately strenuous route takes three weeks to follow, but it is split into stages that can be hiked over a weekend or even an afternoon. "There's something for everyone," says Clow. Coastal towns along the trail offer rustic pansiyon (guesthouse) accommodation, but for a real slice of local life, Clow recommends staying in village homes: many families keep a spare room for walkers. Ah, the exhilaration...