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07 Nov

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Northwest expats in Thailand cheer Obama victory with locals

by · November 7, 2012 · 0 Comments

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BANGKOK, Thailand–As the elections unfolded yesterday in the US, a small huddle of Americans glued their eyes to the CNN report, broadcasting the returns in a mostly empty bar here in Bangkok. The American-owned Roadhouse BBQ was one of only two bars in the city advertising an election watch. Yet in a city packed full [...]

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05 Sep

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Portland offers global flair in cheap weekend getaway

by · September 5, 2012 · 2 Comments

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For those bitten by an international travel bug but stuck with a modest budget, a weekend trip to Portland could be the cure. Some may call it a city with a laid-back pace, but in reality Portland pushes its guests to be open to new adventures from savory Thai dishes to the Japanese Gardens. The [...]

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