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Riyadh: City At A Crossroads

Posted on May 1, 2006 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Riyadh holds steadfast to its Muslim beliefs even as modernization beckons. With its sprawling tangle of highways looping around high-rise buildings and malls, Riyadh, the capital of the world’s oil-richest country, is a fitting tribute to … Continue reading →

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Aspen: Hot Property

Posted on April 1, 2006 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Robust real estate prices give Aspen’s boom a rock-solid foundation. With high peaks, high aspirations, high real estate prices and high rollers, Aspen, Colo. — the quintessential Rocky Mountain high — finds itself on another upswing … Continue reading →

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Batam: On The Job In Paradise

Posted on October 1, 2005 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler In just three decades, the Indonesian island of Batam has grown from a sleepy outpost to a booming metropolis —and there’s more On a balmy tropical island near Bali, workers finishing up their day at companies … Continue reading →

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Taipei: Tempting Taipei

Posted on May 1, 2005 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler The capital of Taiwan is a delight for the senses. With the tallest building, finest Asian art collection and arguably the best and most diverse Chinese cuisine in the world, Taipei is a city of superlatives. … Continue reading →

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