Archive: February 2006

Blending in in Melbourne

We arrived in Melbourne around 3 a.m., so it wasn't until the next morning that we had a chance to see the city. Walking from Richmond to the heart of the Central Business District, we felt immensely relaxed and not...

By Meredith Bragg | February 23, 2006; 7:12 AM ET | Comments (5)

Carrying on in the Commonwealth

We have unintentionally planned an international itinerary that takes us to three of the largest countries to emerge from the former British Empire: South Africa, Australia and New Zealand....

By Meredith Bragg | February 23, 2006; 4:43 AM ET | Email a Comment

A Few Things That Surprised Us: South African Edition

Before we close the South African chapter of our trip, there are a few things we would be remiss not to mention....

By Meredith Bragg | February 17, 2006; 7:29 AM ET | Comments (1)

Dying For The Cure

When travelling in Southern Africa, it is assumed malaria will be an issue, so a few weeks before leaving for our trip we made the dreaded doctor's appointment. After some consultation, we were given prescriptions for a malaria prophylactic and...

By Meredith Bragg | February 8, 2006; 9:03 AM ET | Comments (5)

Three Hour Tarzan

The Karkloof Canopy Tour is advertised as the one of the longest canopy tours in Africa, but it was still over too quickly. It's a wonderful experience to fly through the air, suspended on a line expertly woven through the...

By Meredith Bragg | February 6, 2006; 7:31 AM ET | Comments (1)

 

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