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  Where in the World: 2008
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Day 1: Buenos Aires
On the first leg of his global adventure, Matt visits a city known for steaks, wine, the tango and more ...
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Day 2: Amsterdam
Matt jumps the pond to the city of bikes, red lights ... and tulips.
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Day 3: Laos
Matt's third stop on his adventure takes him to Southeast Asia, to the the landlocked Communist country of Laos.
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Day 4: Istanbul
For the best of both the East and West, Matt heads to Istanbul on the fourth leg of his journey.
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Day 5: Seychelles
Matt finishes his adventure in an island paradise known for eco-tourism
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2007: Cape Town, Dubai, Bhutan, Ireland, Washington
Harbors, beaches and cliffs, oh my! Plus cabbage soup, desert skiiing ... and Matt busting a move.
2005: Easter Island, Panama, Austria, Shanghai, Dubrovnik
Matt explores massive statues, sails a famous canal, samples seafood from the Adriatic, and lots more.
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2004: Botswana, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Moscow, Necker Island
Matt savors Swiss cuisine, visits Sir Richard Branson's private island, learns how to survive the cold in Russia, plus more.
2002: Rio, Marrakech, Ankor Wat, Monaco, the Amazon
From jet-setting in Monaco to exploring ancient temples and lush jungles, this itinerary was one wild ride.
2001: Machu Picchu, Bangkok, Mykonos, Paris, the North Sea
See why Peru was "nothing less than breathtaking," tag along to the City of Light, and more.
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2000: Kilauea, Bilbao, Victoria Falls, Italy, Iceland
Matt encounters a fiery volcano, a massive curtain of falling water, a precariously leaning tower, and much more.
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1999: Everest, Rome, The Great Wall of China, The USS Theodore Roosevelt
Matt gets trapped on top of the world, has amazing adventures at sea, and tours The Great Wall and the Roman Colosseum.
Matt Lauer stands at the Great Sphinx
1998: Cairo, Venice, Athens, Agra, Sydney
Our tireless globetrotter stands in the shadows of great monuments, plus visits one of the most romantic cities in the world.
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