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Macao Reveals Old World Charms and Gambler’s Drama
In Macao, the "Monte Carlo of the Orient," fans of fan tan and opium trade wind through a compact island realm. The Barrier Gate marks a historic border with China, while the praça cliques include a grotto of Camoens and firecracker workshops. Local scenes mix Portuguese, Chinese, and Eurasian life with colonial memories and exotic tours.
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Goa
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Ohio
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