I have a Ph.D. degree. I love to travel, visit museums, national parks, and places few people know. I share my travel stories and more on this blog.
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The Days Inn Amarillo East in Amarillo Texas is one of the most affordable hotels along Interstate 40. I stayed here overnight and was pleased of my stay. The person at the front desk was very welcoming, helpful, and fast, especially that I arrived late at night and I wanted…
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Las Cruces, New Mexico has a new local coffee shop that is closest to New Mexico State University. As of this writing, the shop called The Pot Coffee House (formerly named NMAZ Southwest Coffee and Brewhouse) has been opened for barely two weeks. Located along E. University Ave, it competes…
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Las Cruces, my friends, from the bottom of my heart, mil gracias y adiós a todos! Three years of working at New Mexico State University seemed too short and felt too fast when every day is adorned with beautiful people, enchanted places, memorable events, and blessed with almost always sun-shiny…
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I was walking around Santa Fe, New Mexico Plaza looking for food when I saw this line of people waiting to take their orders at this small mobile food cart called “Roque’s Famous Carnitas.” I could smell the aroma of grilled food from few meters away. So I went closer…
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Believe it or not, I will give the Studio 6 Albuquerque North Hotel located in Albuquerque, New Mexico a rate of 9! Apart from the fact that is close to shopping centers and dining locations, the hotel has a fully equipped kitchen (yes, that includes china and silverware, full-size fridge,…
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Let me put this review rating first: 3 stars. While the lanterns were colorful and bright, I expected more from the Chinese Lantern Festival in Albuquerque New Mexico. For a $15 entrance fee, the event promises an experience of light sculptures and exciting cultural performances. I was greeted with a…
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I cannot count the number of times I went fishing at Oakwood Lakes State Park in Brookings, South Dakota. Among all the fishing locations my friends and I have tried, the Oakwood Lakes State Park almost always would give us the most and best fish catch. Early in the morning,…
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If the Dripping Springs Natural Area, which is on the west side of the Organ Mountains captivates you, the east side is just equally captivating. There you’d find the Aguirre Spring Campground, a national recreational area that is settled below the slopes of the majestic Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument….
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