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ZAMBIA | Wednesday, 26 Sep 2007 | Views [884]
We arrived in Zambia with both excitement and sadness. Though it is home to Africa's famous Victoria Falls, a spectacular sight known around the world, it was also the final destination of our overland tour. As soon as we entered Zambia our first ... Read more >
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BOTSWANA | Sunday, 23 Sep 2007 | Views [1385]
We'd left the waters of the Okavango Delta and made our way to Chobe River National Park where we'd be spending the last of our Botswana days and nights. We began with another incredibly early morning rise (it was still pitch black when we awoke) ... Read more >
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BOTSWANA | Friday, 21 Sep 2007 | Views [4230]
The Okavango Delta is one of the world's largest inland water systems. It can expand to over 16,000 square kilometres and plays a major role in supporting the area's wildlife and we had the opportunity to explore it on mokoro canoes. This little, ... Read more >
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NAMIBIA | Monday, 17 Sep 2007 | Views [959]
Our second night in Etosha and it was still exciting to see and watch all the animals. A majority of our Acacia team was comfortably seated in the benches or leaning against the game-proof fence. That night the elephants were at it again with their ... Read more >
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NAMIBIA | Sunday, 16 Sep 2007 | Views [812]
We pulled into camp unsure of what to expect but we knew that we'd be seeing wild animals! The entry drive into the park already presented zebra, giraffee, oryx, and 'boks' (springbok, gemsboks, etc.) so we were ecstatic as to what the floodlit watering ... Read more >
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ITALY | Friday, 3 Aug 2007 | Views [886]
Romantic gondola rides, candle-lit restaurants, and couples walking hand-in-hand. Ahhhh...what better way to enjoy the romances of Italy than as a single girl . Poor Mandy. She had to indulge in it as a girl in Italy with a boyfriend at home, yikes! ... Read more >
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SPAIN | Sunday, 29 Jul 2007 | Views [3890]
Tapas bars, Mojitos, and a little local bar called Sugar. There's no better way to spend your nights in Barcelona. Day or night this is a lively city and entertainment is found in all forms, especially as you walk down La Rambla. The purpose of our ... Read more >
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HUNGARY | Thursday, 19 Jul 2007 | Views [1969]
One of the best things about the Czech Republic, especially in Prague, is the architecture. Unlike the other cities we've visited in Central Europe, Prague has been able to maintain over 1,000 years of architecture. This city was spared from the bombs ... Read more >
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POLAND | Saturday, 14 Jul 2007 | Views [1058] | Comments [1]
It was a rather last minute decision but we decided to add Poland to the itinerary. Unfortunately, we only had a few days to visit Krakow and Zakopane but it was enough for me to know I want to return. We took the overnight bus from Berlin into Krakow, ... Read more >
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TURKEY | Monday, 18 Jun 2007 | Views [841]
We decided to visit the tourist destination of Ephesus which at one point was the 4th largest city in the Roman Empire. Now when you purchase your entry ticket there is NO map of the grounds and being the adventurous spirits that we are, Amanda and ... Read more >
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MOROCCO | Friday, 8 Jun 2007 | Views [2684] | Comments [1]
Our friendship with Yassine, our hip-hop dancing clown, led up to at least 5 other Moroccan friendships. Their hospitality was immeasurable. Always ensuring that we were content, taking us to local spots for food, shopping, and leisure. Because of ... Read more >
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MOROCCO | Saturday, 2 Jun 2007 | Views [2163] | Comments [2]
Rabat the capital of Morocco. I had travelled by myself from Meknes to Rabat by train, found and checked into the hostel, made friends with some more Americans from Louisiana (Travis, Leah, & Michelle), and was scoping out the surf scene when low ... Read more >
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MOROCCO | Tuesday, 29 May 2007 | Views [1323] | Comments [1]
Do you speak French? No. Do you speak Arabic? No. Welcome to Morocco! I had just landed in a country I knew little about and quickly discovered that the two main languages are ones in which I have NO experience in. Let the challenge begin. Forutnately, ... Read more >
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IRELAND | Sunday, 13 May 2007 | Views [1926] | Comments [1]
Let me begin with saying I've always thought I was a person in fairly good shape. True, I don't spend mindless hours in the gym trying to beef myself up but I partake in other activities to keep me toned. I try to surf when I can, I run (although it's ... Read more >
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IRELAND | Friday, 11 May 2007 | Views [1801] | Comments [1]
After 1 car ride, 2 international flights, a doubledecker bus ride, & a 2 city block hike we finally arrived in our hostel (the Four Courts) in Dublin, Ireland. Touch Down! It had taken us a total of 28 hours of travel time but we'd made it. Of ... Read more >
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