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Some travel writers make a living writing about flashy hotels and trendy destinations. But not Erik Gauger. He goes, in his own words, "where nobody wants him, just to even things out." Notes From the Road is loaded with gorgeous hi-res photos, but not of the standard-issue subjects in glossy travel mags. In fact, he debunks the whole idea of such topics in articles like "How to Install a Tommy Bahama Republic," which catalogs the destruction of a tropical island by golf course development. "Catfish Heaven" similarly combines sightseeing with environmentalism as Gauger explores the Louisiana bayous. For a piquant taste of culture and history, take a bite of "The Cheeses of Extremadura, Spain." Or learn a little about Tuolomne Meadows and a lot about why this writer travels. These notes are so rich and extensive that, even though we featured Notes From the Road way back in 2000 as a "Cool Site of the Week," we had to hit the road with Gauger again.

Jan 01, 2008
Good-Bye From Yahoo! Picks - Good-bye!

Dec 31, 2007
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Dec 28, 2007
Starship Dimensions - space invaders.

Dec 27, 2007
Kiddie Records Weekly - the gang's all here.

Dec 26, 2007
Japander.com - money changes everything.

Dec 25, 2007
Scared of Santa - who is that bearded man?

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