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Physician’s Money Digest articles to Aug 28, 2012
Articles www.physiciansmoneydigest.com/lifestyle From April 7, 2010 to August 28, 2012 August 28, 2012 · Verdant Vermont Part I: Where to Stay Eric Anderson, MD From New England Colonial inns to the Von Trapp Lodge (yes, those von Trapps of The Sound of Music) a stay in little Vermont is idyllic August 21, 2012
Martin Luther IV: Adjusting to Life in Wittenberg Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN More than any city in Germany's Luther Country, Wittenberg is where you get a true sense of Martin Luther, the man — and his life. Germany's Luther Country Festival, celebrating the life of the father of the Reformation, goes on till 2017. August 14, 2012
Eric Anderson, MD Russia isn’t an easy tourist destination: it’s the largest country in the world and the language can be difficult for English speakers. But a river boat cruise on the Volga might be the perfect solution. August 6, 2012
Martin Luther III: A Man Faces His Destiny in Wittenberg Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN In Wittenberg, Germany, Martin Luther came into his own, hammering his 95 Theses into the door of the church. It's also the birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach and forensic anthropology. August 2, 2012
Martin Luther II: Erfurt the City, Luther the Monk Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The City of Towers, where Martin Luther was a monk, is worth a longer visit beyond celebrating 500 years of the man who began the Reformation. July 31, 2012
Martin Luther I: The Man, the Reformer, the Beginning Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Germany is celebrating 500 Years of Martin Luther until 2017 and there are four towns that really represent his career, starting with Eisleben, where he was born -- and died. July 26, 2012
Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The marvelous Leipzig is not only the city that started the rejection of communism, but it is a city of music and alchemy. July 24, 2012
Roentgen’s Six Weeks with the Unknown Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN A step back in time in Germany: the laboratory where Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen first discovered the X-ray. July 13, 2012
Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Residenz, the opulent palace of Germany's prince bishops, is the main reason most tourists visit Wurzburg. July 12, 2012
Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Dresden’s fame might direct visitors’ attention exclusively to the city offerings leaving them unresponsive to the surrounding countryside. That would be a shame. July 10, 2012
Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The beautiful, elegant, old city of Dresden is in fact new, reconstructed to look like the original that was destroyed in World War II. July 3, 2012
Remembering the Victims at Buchenwald Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN This is not an easy story to write. Buchenwald Concentration Camp is not an easy place to visit. And it’s not an easy place to forget. But we shouldn’t forget; we mustn’t. June 29, 2012
Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Weimar, a wonderful model of “small town Germany,” boasts small shops, artisan June 26, 2012
Axel Munthe’s House on the Hill Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN On Capri, at the top of the island, is the house Dr. Axel Munthe restored and wrote to great acclaim. The villa is a piece of history, both Munthe's and further back to Emperor Tiberius in the first century June 19, 2012
Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Dubrovnik has an interesting history of physicians and the relationships they had with patients. June 12, 2012
Cruising the Adriatic Sea on a Small Ship Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Small cruise ships may mean a larger budget, but they offer more a intimate experience and more personalized care compared to other ships that are like floating cities. June 5, 2012
Mendel: The Man, The Monk, The Scientist Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Outside of Brno, Czech Republic is the museum dedicated to the work of the monk and father of genetics, Gregor Mendel. May 30, 2012
Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic, may be an enigma to Americans, but it’s less expensive, busy and touristy than Prague. And you can walk through its very heart in a single day. May 22, 2012
Top 10 Tips for European Train Travel Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Train travel in Europe can open up whole parts of a country visitors might not see by driving. Here are the top 10 tips to make sure your travel goes smoothly May 15, 2012
Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN History abounds in Prague, from the famous church St. Vitus to the even more famous Old Town Clock to the lonely grave of the freedom fighter buried near Loretto Chapel. May 8, 2012
Prague's People and Imagination Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Prague is a city of many, many secrets. And the pleasure of a visit is finding some of them. Indeed Prague has been called a place of the imagination. May 1, 2012
Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The Andersons have shown readers various travel destinations around the world, but how do they go about planning such trips? April 24, 2012
Back to Driving School, Willingly IV: Racing School Eric Anderson, MD At racing school the best classroom is the car, where you learn the mechanics through correcting past mistakes. April 17, 2012
Back to Driving School, Willingly III: Real Life Eric Anderson, MD At the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, students learn skills that can help them avoid accidents in the real world. April 13, 2012
Oslo’s Vikings: Going Down to the Sea in Ships Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The excavated ships dominate the floor of the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo, but they are not the only artifacts there showing how these people lived and died. April 11, 2012
Hurtigruten’s Finale for Physicians: Bergen’s Leprosy Museum Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN In the 19th century Norway had the greatest concentration of lepers in Europe. Bergen's Leprosy Museum reveals what life was like for those afflicted, plus the city is home to Hansen, who found the microorganism that caused the disease April 9, 2012
Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN On the last stop of their Norwegian cruise, the Andersons explore Bergen: a city both visitors and residents can't help but brag about. April 3, 2012
Hurtigruten: The Ship, the Cruise Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN A cruise with Hurtigruten down the “Long Coast” of Norway surely gives passengers a flash of insight. Cruise line success follows the adage, "location, location, location," and Norway has the location! March 29, 2012
Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Sailing Norway's long coast is a glance at the real Norwegian soul. March 27, 2012
Hunting the Aurora Borealis VII: Trondheim’s 1,000 Years Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Historic Trondheim - once the capital of Norway - is located at the mouth of a river and surrounded by mountain peaks. And it has 1,000 years of history. March 23, 2012
Hunting the Aurora Borealis VI: Below the Polarsirkel Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Just south of the Polar Circle, the Andersons stop at two lovey villages on Norway's coast. March 20, 2012
Hunting the Aurora Borealis V: Lofoten Islands Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The Andersons are now in island-and-fjord country with a thick fog, the Lofoten Islands and an ice bar for spirits. March 16, 2012
Hunting the Aurora Borealis IV: A Taste of Vesteralen Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Harstad is the largest town in Norway's Versteralen Islands with history that goes back to the Stone Ages. March 13, 2012
Hunting the Aurora Borealis III: A Dark and Stormy Night Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The Andersons take a nighttime snowmobile ride on one of the many stops up Norway's coast in hopes of seeing the Aurora Borealis. March 9, 2012
Hunting the Aurora Borealis II: Vere’s Vardo? Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The Andersons get lost in Vardo, Norway and learn a little from the locals on their hunt for the Aurora Borealis. March 6, 2012
Hunting the Aurora Borealis I: Kirkenes in Winter Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The Andersons decided against spending the night in the Snow Hotel in Kirkenes, Norway, but they went ice crabbing and caught the tail end of the Aurora Borealis. March 2, 2012
Oslo: Tomorrow Europe’s Showpiece Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Norway is a laid-back, no-nonsense uncomplicated new country - new compared to the rest of Europe. It also, arguably, has the highest standard of living in Europe with a trust for its future generations. February 28, 2012
Back to Driving School, Willingly: Oops! Eric Anderson, MD Off-roading lessons could make you a better driver, teaching you how to drive down a littered road and proper driving techniques. February 24, 2012
Back to Driving School, Willingly: Hold the Ice Eric Anderson, MD The medical profession is, arguably, the only one that requires or encourages its members to go back to school. But there are schools out there that may be more fun and equally useful: driving schools. February 21, 2012
Memories of Ice and Far Away Places Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Patagonia's ice field is second only to the ice mass in Antarctica, and it has 365 glaciers to visit. February 14, 2012
San Diego: The Convention City in the Sun Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Over the next few months, San Diego will be home to a number of medical conventions. If you're going, here's what you can do to fully enjoy the trip. February 7, 2012
The Search for Self Improvement: Some Schools for Sports Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN A new group of enthusiasts is apparently entering the arena of sports: adults, even retirees, whose careers didn’t ever give them enough time to learn a sport — but now they have both the time and the money January 31, 2012
Matching the Pros at the Sports Halls of Fame Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Sometimes it's easier to admire the records of athletes when it's a sport the spectators can more readily play, such as tennis, golf and swimming. January 24, 2012
Halls of Fame of the “Go Team!” Spectator Sports Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The history of sports in this country is the history of America. Some sports enthusiasts say when they go they are entering shrines to their heritage and magnificent moments that may have impacted their own lives. January 17, 2012
European History Under Your Feet Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN People travel for their own reasons. Americans probably go to Europe because, as critics say, we’re still Euro-centric. We are fascinated by that continent’s history. January 10, 2012
Into French Polynesia III: Churches and Museums of Marquesas Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Marquesas is a dramatic, untamed land that must delight yacht-owners filled with communities that enjoy life. It's a place that has not forgotten its history. January 3, 2012
By Freighter into French Polynesia II: An Artist, a Poet and an Airplane Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN On the island of Hiva Oa two famous men who lived very different lives are buried there: the artist Paul Gauguin, who infuriated local priests, and poet and songwriter Jacques Brel, who flew sick children to the hospital on another island. December 28, 2011
Into French Polynesia I: The Island of Ua Pou Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Northeast of Tahiti is the island of Ua Pou, one of the 12 Marquesa Islands. Here, the residents are simply content to enjoy the ocean and the beauty of where they live. December 21, 2011
The Faces, Spaces and Places of St. Louis Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN There’s more than history to this city of 34 museums. For one thing, it has the greatest number of free attractions than any city in the United States other than Washington, D.C. December 19, 2011
Best Use of Vacation Time: Cruises or Tours? Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN There are different benefits and disadvantages to taking a cruise vs. taking a land tour. So how can you tell which is right for you? December 13, 2011
Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The little island of Elba lies about seven miles off the west coast of Italy, and it was once the prison of Napoleon, who escaped after less than a year. December 7, 2011
The Civil War Sesquicentennial in Missouri: “Meet Me in St. Louis” Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The state of Missouri is marking the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War with a magnificent exhibition in the Missouri History Museum in St. Louis. December 2, 2011
Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN At the end of the Andersons' cruise on Le Boréal the final stop is Montreal. With its Place Royale that goes back to 1676, all its historic buildings and its cuisine, Montreal is the perfect end to the cruise through French Canada. November 23, 2011
Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Old towns and ports in ancient cities are compact, made for walkers. But in Quebec, you should take the almost obligatory carriage ride through the upper town. November 15, 2011
The French Connection V: Where a New France Found its Foot in a New World Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The Saguenay is the only fjord in North America, and its residents are proud of the city's beauty and the activities the environment provides. November 11, 2011
The French Connection IV: Tadoussac and the Youngest Victorian Hotel Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The Le Boreal is the first cruise ship to discover the small town of Tadoussac, which is home to the older surviving wooden church in North America and a 70-year-old Victorian hotel that was rebuilt after it burned down. November 8, 2011
The French Connection III: The Mingan Islands’ Daughters of the Sea Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The Mingan Archipelago is made up of 30 limestone islands with natural monuments carved by the sea and the passage of time. November 4, 2011
The French Connection II: The Town Named for the Hole in the Wall Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The town of Perce is named after the rock with a hole in it. Although it weighs 5 million tons this year, it will weigh less next year after losing a few hundred tons to erosion. November 1, 2011
The French Connection I: The Magdalen Islands Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The French towns along the St. Lawrence River all smack of the past, but they're all incredibly unique from one another too. October 26, 2011
Louisbourg, Recapturing the Past Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The town of Louisbourg was partially reconstructed in the 1960s using the original stonework. Today, docents in costume march the streets recreating garrison days and occupy the homes that have been restored. October 21, 2011
Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Everything about Halifax smacks of the sea, but most especially its marine museum with the largest collection of wooden artifacts from the SS Titanic. October 19, 2011
Bar Harbor, Maine: Way Up North Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Bar Harbor was initially an island only of interest to outdoorsmen and artists. The town came to mean money when wealthy art patrons from New York, Boston and Philadelphia began building "cottages." October 14, 2011
Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The Andersons find it hard not to rhapsodize about their favorite vacation place. Even the fact that things don’t change much on Cape Cod is appealing. October 11, 2011
Eric Anderson, MD and Nancy Anderson, RN It’s a fallacy that when you retire your annual expenses shrink; instead, the contrary is true. You may have the mortgage paid off, but travel, dining out and recreation costs increase October 5, 2011
Boston to Montreal: Sailing Under the Tricolor Eric Anderson, MD and Nancy Anderson, RN The 11-day cruise up the St. Lawrence River to Montreal offers all passengers a chance to see the autumn foliage and an opportunity to visit the history of French Canada. September 27, 2011
Eric Anderson, MD and Nancy Anderson, RN Sweden’s capital is a tourist’s delight with plenty of cultural and historical sights September 20, 2011 Eric Anderson, MD and Nancy Anderson, RN San Antonio is particularly fascinating because it has the Mexican warm heart, the Texan pioneer spirit and the Deep South courtesy. September 13, 2011
Copenhagen: Postcards From the Edge of the Baltic Sea Eric Anderson, MD and Nancy Anderson, RN As expensive as Copenhagen can be, some of its beautiful attractions can be enjoyed for free just walking through the streets and taking in the statues and houses. September 6, 2011
Europe’s Trains and Rail Europe Eric Anderson, MD and Nancy Anderson, RN If driving in Europe makes you nervous, you might want to consider traveling by train. But be warned: you should pack light! August 31, 2011
Eric Anderson, MD; and Nancy Anderson, RN Helsinki was never part of the Grand Tours of Europe in the 1920s for which today’s visitors may be grateful. Busy though the city may be in summer, you can breathe here without the suffocating hordes of tourists who, guide books in hand, are “discovering” other places. August 24, 2011
Cruising Through Medical History with Azamara Club Cruises Eric Anderson, MD; and Nancy Anderson, RN A cruise through Northern Europe brought the Andersons closer to medical museums than they thought possible. August 15, 2011
Cruising the Top End of Europe Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN An upscale cruise through Europe offers enriching lectures, beautiful shore excursions and a little comic relief. August 2, 2011
Eric Anderson, MD & Nancy Anderson, RN It might cost you more, but it's well worth it to purchase your cruise line's transfer from the airport. Otherwise, if you go your own way, you might find yourself waving goodbye to the boat as it pulls out of port without you. July 26, 2011
Eric Anderson, MD & Nancy Anderson, RN At the bottom of 1,700-foot tall cliffs, lays the remnants of a leper colony and the priest who sacrificed his life to care for them. But to reach it, you have to ride a mule down the harrowing trail. July 20, 2011
The Sea of Cortés and Yesterday’s Mexico Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN There are two things almost every Mexican port in the Sea of Cortes has: a Catholic church and its own museum. June 8, 2011
The Reward of Travel, the Fun of Discovery By Eric Anderson, MD Putting down the travel guide can sometimes lead to pleasant surprises and discoveries on vacation. June 7, 2011
Pillow Talk from the Other Side of Maui By Eric Anderson, MD & Nancy Anderson, RN Maui offers a great mix of big-time resorts and sleepy bed & breakfasts, each with their own unique sights, sounds, and flavors. June 2, 2011
Catalina: America’s Island in the Sun Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Catalina Island is a delight for people desperate to get away from the atrocious traffic along America’s West Coast, and a haven for visitors who descend on the island for privacy, excitement and romance. May 24, 2011
Europe by Car: Advice to Save You Time, Hassle and Money Eric Anderson, MD A reader and his spouse would like to tour Europe by car this summer and asks our travel columnist for suggestions. Here are his tips for proceeding on a fun and sometimes challenging trip. May 5, 2011
Molokai: A Drive Through “Old Hawaii” Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The little island of Molokai is not the Hawaii of glitz and glamour -- and that is the way the locals like it. The island is worth a visit because it is one of the few places left where you can still see what life was like in Old Hawaii April 29, 2011
Great Drives and Destinations: Newport Beach, Calif. Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Newport Beach, Calif., is as wealthy and aristocratic as its namesake, Newport, R.I., and as entertaining and homespun as what used to be Coney Island , N.Y. You get both here: The people who have it all and love it, and others who April 20, 2011
Hawaii on Sale: Maui’s Top 10 Attractions Eric Anderson, MD & Nancy Anderson, RN Vacation deals abound in Hawaii, which continues to suffer from a decline in tourism in the wake of the powerful Japanese earthquake and tsunami. If you're planning a trip to Maui, here are 10 attractions our travel columnists say you shouldn't miss. April 11, 2011
History Takes Flight at California's Aviation Museums Eric Anderson, MD Southern California has a long aviation history, both civilian and military. And there's no better way to witness and commemorate our country's airborne accomplishments than to visit the region's many aviation museums March 30, 2011
Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Belgrade has been burned to the ground by conquerors more than 40 times in its long and bloody history. From the Celts to the Romans to the Huns, each have left their mark on this centuries-old city. March 24, 2011
Collector Charts New Course with Map Museum Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Michael Stone, founder of private investment firm Westwind Investors, opened the Map and Atlas Museum of La Jolla in San Diego this month, transforming his long-time hobby into the largest map museum west of the Mississippi March 15, 2011
Tips for Planning an African Safari Eric Anderson, MD A reader searching online for African safari tour operators asks our travel columnist whether there are some types of tour operators to avoid even if their costs are attractive. March 8, 2011
Budapest, A River Runs Through It Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Budapest is a city split by the Danube River. Historic buildings in its UNESCO World Heritage Site castle district look down what is, arguably, the most interesting river in Europe. February 28, 2011
Living and Learning on the High Seas Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN One doesn’t expect Las Vegas-style extravaganzas on small ship cruises. Instead, this cruise line offers intimate enrichment lectures that feed the soul ... as well as the stomach. February 21, 2011
Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Tourism experts predict that Asia will become the top travel destination in the world by 2015. Bookings to Asia hit a record in 2010, says one travel consortium, and air fares to Tokyo, Singapore and Shanghai are on the rise. February 4, 2011
Where to Go? Try Our Favorite Travel Destinations Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson A reader hits up our travel columnists for advice on where to go when they travel. Here are their personal favorites -- and feel free to add some of your own suggestions in our comments section. January 28, 2011
Find Old World Charm in Mexico's Loreto Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Tourist places in Mexico tend to be ... touristy. But in a little town of about 12,000 souls called Loreto, under the base of the stark Sierra de la Giganta Mountains, you'll find a taste of the country's Old World charm. Loreto looks the way Cabo did 50 years ago. January 13, 2011
How to Take Professional-Looking Travel Pictures Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN The best way to improve travel photography is no secret. Film legend Frank Capra once said, "If your pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough." This week, we explain his advice and offer other tips to achieve professional-looking travel shots. January 3, 2011
Standing on the Bare Bones of History Eric Anderson, MD Our travel columnist tours the world to photograph the final resting places of some of the rich -- and not-so-rich -- and famous. December 15, 2010
Holiday Trips Sure to Get You Into the Spirit Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN There are places across America that do their best to help revive old holiday memories -- or help to create new ones. Here are three U.S. destinations guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit. December 8, 2010
How to Choose the Right Cruise By Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN A cruise can open a traveler’s eyes to previously unknown wonders. In this economy, it can also represent the bargain vacation, but you have to do your homework. Part of the fun of choosing the right cruise is discovering your options -- and there are plenty. November 22, 2010
Anacortes: Washington State’s Painted Lady Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Bill Mitchell is an artist in Anacortes, Wash., the traditional end of the road to catch the ferry to the San Juan Islands. His prolific paintings, which appear on most of the exterior walls in town, are nothing short of astonishing. November 16, 2010
Stories in Stone: The Petroglyphs of the West Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Petroglyphs are distributed widely across the world and at least three dozen such sites exist in the U.S., all telling the tale of those who lived there thousands of years ago. These places are not easy to find, however and their messages are poorly understood. October 20, 2010
Great Drives and Destinations: Irvine, Calif. Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Irvine is roughly at the halfway point between Los Angeles and San Diego, and convenient to nearby Disneyland. Its many museums are also a haven for California's rich history. October 11, 2010
Great Drives and Destinations: Huntington Beach Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Cruising coastal California by car can be the vacation itself. Our second stop: Huntington Beach, better known as "Surf City, USA." Everyone here seems to know everyone else -- especially if they surf. October 7, 2010
Great Drives and Destinations: Redondo Beach Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Cruising coastal California by car can be the vacation itself. Our first stop: Redondo Beach, which manages to combine some of the upscale urban life of Los Angeles with the laid-back coastal culture that defines Southern California. September 27, 2010
Making the Most of Canada's Wild, Wild West Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN There's plenty of adventure -- and breath-taking scenery -- to be found in western Canada. Our travel columnists suggest five exciting places to visit to help you make the most of your journey west of the Rockies, September 21, 2010
Fact and Fiction Collide in England’s West Country Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN You'll find history and legend -- and perhaps a bit of both combined -- when traveling through England’s West Country, a gorgeous, mysterious part of the Old World. September 15, 2010
Medical Museums Bring American History to Life Eric Anderson, MD Most people vacation to escape their work. Yet many physicians travel to learn more about their profession's past, and the doctors who went before them. North America's medical history museums more than satisfy that curiosity. September 8, 2010
Punta Arenas, Chile: The Far Side of the World Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Adventurous travelers really can’t go much farther than this: Punta Arenas , Chile, which claims to be "the globe’s most southern city." August 31, 2010
By Eric Anderson, MD & Nancy Anderson, RN The small towns on the river Volga that circle Moscow to the North East have been called the Golden Ring. Merchants on the river accumulated, and demonstrated, more wealth even than the country’s landed gentry, and they did so by building their own churches
August 23, 2010
Sacramento: Where California’s Medical History Began Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Our travel writers find California's state capitol is more than just the home of the Gold Rush -- it's rich in its own medical history, as well. August 17, 2010
Visiting Europe's Great Contributors to Medical History Eric Anderson, MD Medical historians agree that most of the major contributions to medicine made in the last 500 years came from Europe -- many not made by physicians, but by scientists and lay persons. We visit of some of the great contributors August 10, 2010
Bulgaria: Fortresses, Folk Dancing and John the Baptist Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Our travel columnists tour the sights of Bulgaria along the Danube, including the island of Sveti Ivan, a 5th century monastery where just this month archaeologists said they had found the remains of John the Baptist.
August 2, 2010
Australia: Down Under For the First Time Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN Thinking about planning a trip to Australia? Our seasoned travel columnists offer their best suggestions on three great places to visit on your first trip to the Land Down Under. July 27, 2010
Sitka, Alaska: Where Bald Eagles Dare Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN In the fifth and last in a series on the many wonders of small ship cruising through South East Alaska, our travel columnists visit Sitka, Alaska -- home of a bald eagle sanctuary. July 19, 2010
Tenakee (Alaska) Springs Eternal Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN In the fourth in a series on the many wonders of small ship cruising through South East Alaska, our travel columnists visit the tiny village of Tenakee Springs. July 12, 2010
Juneau, Alaska: Small Capital, Big Attraction Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN In the third in a series on the many wonders of small ship cruising through South East Alaska, our travel columnists visit the sparsely populated state capital of Juneau
July 6, 2010
Petersburg: Alaska's "Little Norway" Eric Anderson, MD, and Nancy Anderson, RN In the second in a series on the many wonders of small ship cruising through South East Alaska, our travel columnists visit Petersburg, Alaska's "Little Norway."
June 28, 2010
Small Ship Cruising: Alaska by the Back Door
June 22, 2010
Lister's London: A Walk Through Medical History http://www.physiciansmoneydigest.com/lifestyle/Listers-London-A-Walk-Through-Medical-HistoryTo journey through the life and times of Lord Joseph Lister, a surgeon who pioneered the use of carbolic spray for antisepsis, is to venture through some of the most hallowed medical halls in Europe. June 18, 2010
Viviers: A French Town Still Lost in the Middle Ages On a trip down the river Rhone, you'll come upon Viviers -- a tiny village lost in its own world. The town, established in the 5th century, is home to Saint-Vincent Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in France still in use.
June 15, 2010
A Tour of the World's Grand Hotels Eric Anderson, MD & Nancy Anderson, RN What makes a great hotel great? Architecture, history, service and, of course, staff. You can find out a lot about the world’s great hotels online, but if you really want to know what makes a great hotel great you have to dig deeper to find their stories.
June 9, 2010
Uniworld’s Passport to Provence Setting sail on the Saone, Provence awaits the Andersons and though they are salivating at the thought of the main course, there are lots of appetizers - Tournus, Chapaize, Lyon, Tournon, Tain l’Hermitage, Viviers, Avignon, Arles - on their way south.
May 14, 2010
Chalon-sur-Saone: The Secret Birthplace of Photography 500 miles south of Paris can be found an unpretentious market town of 50,000 named Chalon-sur-Saone, famous among photographers as the birthplace of their passion's inventor: Joseph Nicephore Niepce
April 29, 2010
Nights with Roman Gladiators in Nimes, France By Eric Anderson, MD & Nancy Anderson, RN Nimes is the most Roman town in France, yet in some ways is more Spanish than French. In fact, with its long pre-Roman history Nimes was not defeated by Rome but rather accepted as an important trading partner.
April 22, 2010
Visiting the Villages of Provence with Viator Rail travel has a warm place in the hearts of Francophiles, but is not the ideal mode of transport when trying to reach, say, a remote mountain village like Provence. You could rent a car, but Peter Mayle's beloved perchés are hard to find, and parking stinks (pardon my French). But there is another way...
April 21, 2010
The Hospice of Beaune: 450 Years of Service to the Poor The Hospice of Beaune saw its first patient on January 1, 1452, and its last in 1971. The secret to its success? A salt mine and a winery. April 19, 2010
A History of Human Conflict: On the River from Normandy to Paris Our group drove across the windy landscape from Rouen along the bleak waterfront. "It always rains in Normandy," say the superior people in the south, in Provence. Suddenly, the sun broke through the clouds and lit up Anilore Banon’s masterpiece as if it were on stage.
April 16, 2010
Montpellier, France: The Oldest Medical School in Europe Salerno was older. It came into being around the ninth century, but nothing remains today of its existence. In the Chapel of the Work of Mercy, Montpellier still clings to its past. Where pharmacists handed their prescriptions through unobtrusive hatches to reticent nuns, bottles still stand on shelves. April 7, 2010
Turkey: A Place Called Pergamum By Eric Anderson, MD The modern-day city of Bergama has a population of about 50,000, but twenty centuries ago when it was called Pergamum or Pergamon, 150,000 people lived there. Today you can buy a carpet where once upon a time multitudes
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