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SPOTLIGHT: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

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At the top of Sandia Peak after riding the tramway to the top.

Nestled along the Rio Grande and a main stop on any road trip along Route 66, Albuquerque’s highlights include a wealth of Native American culture and a variety of outdoor activities and destinations.  Take some time to shop in Old Town, have a beer at sunset on a roof top bar or ride one of [...]

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Spotlight: Mountain Biking in Adelaide

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A red kangaroo chilling out at Cleland Wildlife Park

I arrived in Adelaide, the capitol of South Australia, about a week ago and, like Perth, found the city to be a bit on the slow side.  In Asia, slow was okay because everything was so different than what I was used to.  Here, in Australia, the slow side tends to be a bit boring.  [...]

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SPOTLIGHT: Vang Vieng, Laos

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Local kids from Vang Vieng, Laos, play on a bridge leading to an island in the middle of the river.

About four hours north of Vientiane, the capitol of Laos, lies Vang Vieng, a city well known amongst backpacker and flashpacker circles. Up for dramatic scenery, diverse culture and a developing tourist industry?  Heard of Vang Vieng? If you’re like me, Laos is a complete mystery until you start doing some research.  Unlike other parts [...]

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