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Hooligans and football – the Argentinean way

August 17, 2009
By Attracta M. Mooney
Hooligans and football – the Argentinean way

“Don´t worry, he´s killed ten people so you´ll be safe.” We were in La Boca, home to Boca Juniors Football club and reputably one of the most dangerous areas in Buenos Aires. I felt anything but safe. Why we ended up walking around La Boca with a possible murderer was due to our penny...
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Animals and Amazonia in Bolivia

July 12, 2009
By Attracta M. Mooney
Animals and Amazonia in Bolivia

It’s part of the Amazon, but not what you would expect. Instead of lush tropical jungle and endless rivers flowing towards the mighty Amazon river, much of Bolivia’s slice of the Amazon basin offers visitors a less typical Amazonian experience. For many Bolivia is hardly the first country that springs to mind when planning...
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