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The Economist's Lexington column is devoted to the US and its writer of 13 years has his final say on America. It's an interesting take.

One of the best descriptions of modern America I've read, wrapped in a BBC correspondent's travelogue-like reflections.
From the article:
"And yet for all the ugliness, the deadening tawdriness of much of the American landscape and the tinny feebleness of many of its politicians - for all that nastiness and shallowness and flakiness - there is no question in my mind that to live here has been the greatest privilege of my life."
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"If you do not like your life and you have drive and luck, you can change it because - being American - you believe you can change it."

Pretty cool collection of interesting folks writin' 'bout travel.

If you've ever wanted to visit North Korea...well, not that you really could now...what could've been, I guess.

A visual representation of Marketing vs. PR vs. Advertising vs. Branding...funny because it's true.

Interesting "off the brochure" guide to Montreal, Quebec. Good pics accompany...

"America's Gypsy" explores New York's Bukhari community in Queens.

An "Ask the Locals" guide to Washington, DC