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By Ron Stern | Global Gumshoe Growing up as a city boy, my childhood memories of riding an old-fashioned steam locomotive were confined to riding around the amusement park at Knott’s Berry Farm.

By Ron Stern | Global Gumshoe There’s a reason why people who have taken canal cruises are often repeat customers.

Global Gumshoe | Ron Stern Berlin is a phoenix reinventing itself. Decades of war and oppression are being replaced by trendy boutiques, sidewalk cafes, retail-shopping areas, and renovated historical monuments and museums.

Global Gumshoe | Ron Stern While many Americans are familiar with the German cities of Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt, most have probably never heard of Münster, except to associate it with the similarly named, but made-in-France cheese. Pity too, because Münster is steeped in history and culture, and is an amazing destination to explore.

Global Gumshoe | Ron Stern I am frequently asked where my favorite place is to visit. Since I have traveled to Switzerland more than any other country, I suppose the answer is obvious. What’s not to love? Spectacular snow-covered mountains, safe cities, fabulous hotels, chocolate and natural and man-made attractions always beckon me to return.

Global Gumshoe | Ron Stern This string of about 40 islands and cays is located around 575 miles southeast of Miami and is officially classified as a British Overseas Territory. For travelers, the island of Providenciales – Provo as it is known to locals – is the one that is most frequented by visitors, and their slogan “Beautiful by Nature” is well deserved.