From the Road

The Mighty Zambezi

Don't let appellations like "Milky White Buttocks" fool you: the rapids of the Zambezi River in Southern Africa will throw you for a loop. Experienced river guides from all over the world find rafting through the Zambezi a rip-roaring experience.

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Local Stories

So That's Two Lions...

Though you may be appalled to see vendors hawking dead wildlife in the streets of Victoria Market and elsewhere throughout South Africa, these carcasses play an intricate part in many traditional superstitious rites.

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Tips and Finds

Outdoor Equipment

The wilderness of Turkey awaits! Camping and hiking throughout the country can be a fabulous experience, if you know how to prepare. In preparing for any outdoor adventure, equipment and comfort are key.

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Local Legend

Rags to Riches

Before succumbing to AIDS in 2000, Ofra Haza rose to the heights of the Israeli pop scene, blending the strains of traditional North African and Middle Eastern music with her country's mainstream interests.

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