Last Best Places
A Few of My Favorite Places on Earth
Le Mans, France
River: La Sarthe
Best Bar: Le Wagon
Best Impersonation of a Wal-Mart: Auchan
Best Historical Site: The Roman Wall (See picture)
Best thing about living in Le Mans: The locals are friendlier than Parisians because they don't see as many Americans. And the bars are open on Sunday.
Worst thing about living in Le Mans: Pigeons, skin-heads, and a bar called "Hollyrock."
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Bear Tooth Pass, Montana
"When we come to the place
where the road and the sky collide
throw me over the edge
and let my spirit glide."
- Jackson Browne
Bear tooth pass, near Red Lodge, Montana, is without a doubt the most breataking drive in the United States, and perhaps even in the world.
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Agadir, Morocco
Ocean: Atlantic
Hours by bus from Fez: Twelve
Biggest event of an average day: Sunset on the beach
Best Historical Site: The original Agadir sits atop a hill overlooking the new ville. The city was destroyed by an earthquake in the 1960s.
Best thing about Agadir: A nice, relaxing break from the hustle of the northern port cities.
Worst thing about Agadir: All that relaxation can really get on an American's nerves!
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Washburn, North Dakota
River: Missouri
History:: Plentiful
Bars: The Lewis & Clark Saloon, Mac's Place, and the Captain's Cabin
Best thing about Washburn: Its home.
Worst thing about Washburn: Its home.
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Turin, Italy (Torino, Italia)
Friendliest Bartenders: The Shamrock
History: The shroud of Turin is here.
Don't Miss: The Egyptian collection at the museum
Best thing about Turin: False doorways painted on walls of public squares.
Worst thing about Turin: The trains do run on time.
Warning!!! If you drink enough Grappa, you may never leave Turin.
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