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Globe-trotting with guile

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Rolling Stone magazine writer P.J. O'Rourke believes most Americans think the rest of the world is awful but says American tourists are more sensitive and less xenophobic than tourists from other countries. His latest book is 'Eat the Rich: A Treatise on Economics,' examines capitalism from Wall Street to Albania and the ill-effects of socialism.

Author: Vangelova, Luba
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1999
Interview, Personalities, Journalists, O'Rourke, P.J., Rolling Stone (Periodical)

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The many pleasures of Melbourne

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The Australian city of Melbourne is described with emphasis on its attractions. The city has a reputation for culture and has a thriving arts scene as well as numerous ethnic places to eat, which are very good.

Author: Vangelova, Luba
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 2001
Evaluation, Description and travel, Restaurants, Recreation, Cities and towns, Melbourne, Australia

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Outback by mail plane

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A two-day 1600-mile journey by mail plane in Australia's outback is described. The trip offers a superb view of the landscape and geology and an insight into the hard lifestyle of isolated cattle ranchers.

Author: Vangelova, Luba
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 2000
Australia, Personal narratives, Cover Story, Bush pilots, Rural areas

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