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Worldwide weird celebrates the offbeat side of travel with stories about funky festivals, eccentric foods, and odd destinations across the globe.

Hotel Parq Central, New Mexico, Albuquerque

THE PASSPORT BLOG | 21 May 2013

A hospital turned hotel in New Mexico

Originally constructed as a hospital for 1920s railway workers then serving a children’s psychiatric institution, Albuquerque’s 74-room Hotel Parq Central is now open to guests.

Starbucks, California’s Squaw Valley

THE PASSPORT BLOG | 07 May 2013

Strange Starbucks around the world

With a new emphasis on innovative and environmentally-friendly design, the Seattle-based coffee chain has been appearing in unexpected locations across the globe.

Oahu's Waikiki Spam Jam

THE PASSPORT BLOG | 23 April 2013

A Spam-tastic festival in Hawaii

The annual Waikiki Spam Jam, held on Oahu, welcomes more than 25,000 people to sample dishes featuring the canned meat, including Spam nachos and the choco Spamalicious popsicle.

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