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The author discusses his visit to the town of Saint-Dié-des-Vosges. The town is set in the Vosges mountains of Lorraine in northeast France. The town's renown comes from the creation of the Waldseemüller map of 1507. The author also discusses the vineyards and wines of the region and the town's museums and history. INSET: WHAT TO DO IN ALSACE-LORRAINE.

The article discusses the author's experiences while traveling in Iceland. He comments on Iceland's geographic location and the abundance of hot geothermal pools, due to the country's volcanic activity. The thermal baths were modern and looked like community centers. The pools contained little chlorine and visitors are expected to shower before entering the pools. The author also recalls gazing at the northern lights during his trip. INSET: THE TRAVEL ADVISORY.

The article presents a feature on Tasmania as a travel destination. The author relates some of the history of Tasmania, recommends attractions that should be visited, and offers advice for foreign travelers. The author also discusses Tasmania's capital city of Hobart, describes his visit to Port Arthur Prison, and describes his viewing of a kangaroo.

The article presents the author's experiences of travelling to Iceland. The author describes geological aspects of Iceland and recommends places to visit, including Thingvellir and the Westmann Islands. The author also describes the capital city of Reykjavik and some activities in which visitors can participate while in Iceland.