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New Zealand: Exploring the Coromandel Peninsula

A road trip vacation explores the Coromandel Peninsula of New Zealand’s north island with visits to a Gold Rush Town Museum, a Kiwi sanctuary, … Continue reading

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Argentina: Tierra del Fuego

Primarily consisting of one large island, Isla Grande, and many smaller ones, mostly uninhabited, Tierra del Fuego is bounded by the Strait of Magellan … Continue reading

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Argentina: The Penguin Highway

One of the most famous penguin highways in the world can be found at Punta Tombo in the region of Chubut. Every September Magallanes … Continue reading

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Canadian Beaver dines out on national emblem controversy

While the debate rages as to whether the industrious Beaver should continue to have pride of place as Canada’s national emblem, this guy is … Continue reading

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