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Apr 2011
32m 49s

AT#274 - Adventure Travel in Botswana

CHRIS CHRISTENSEN
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The Amateur Traveler talks to Spencer Quong who is a adventure travel guide about his recent trip to Botswana in south central Africa. After reading the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency his traveling companions were drawn to this country and its incredible wildlife.

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