January 3, 2009
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Meeting the Past and Present South Africa in Johannesburg
More Details: Meeting the Past and Present South Africa in JohannesburgJohannesburg is one of the most important cities in Africa (Cairo, Lagos and Nairobi come to mind as competitors for the top spot…). It is a city of contrasts and, for me, a place where the past and the current South Africa came together – I ended up with a much better understanding of the…
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Wine and Running DO Mix: The Festive Bordeaux Marathon in the Medoc, France
More Details: Wine and Running DO Mix: The Festive Bordeaux Marathon in the Medoc, FranceNo, this article is not about drinking lots of Bordeaux wine until you are exhausted from all the exercise of lifting the glass, pouring wine, lifting the glass again, uncorking another bottle, and pouring again. Nor is it about visiting 26 chateaux in one day for wine tasting. It is about the race that takes…