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Dateline: Zanzibar.
Two college-age French girls are traveling alone on the island of Zanzibar when one is hit by a car... Read on...


15 Aug 2000

Rat Population Rises in New York City
West Nile Virus Found in Rhode Island
Violence Damaging Cape Town, South Africa's Image

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Whether lounging on Australia's thousands of miles of beaches, touring to view exotic wildlife, or engaging in more rigorous activities like diving, backpacking, kayaking, or cycling, tourists should prepare themselves for natural health risks. Australian sun is fierce, and its land and waters are home to an assortment of hazardous animal life. Go to Australia...


The Heat is On:
Heat illness and heat stroke can develop quickly and unexpectedly, whether you're trekking the outback, performing strenuous exercise, or just relaxing in the sun for too long. Know the warning signs, treatment, and what you can do to beat the heat. Read More...



Tracks in a Sunburned Country
A profile of two authors and their experiences in Australia illustrates the vastly diverse experiences travelers can have. In Tracks, Robyn Davidson traverses the Australian desert with only her camels while Bill Bryson's In a Sunburned Country muses on Aussie anecdotes and the impressions of a gregarious tourist. Get the scoop...







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