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Travel Like Homer in 2009

Have you ever had a friend who was so coarse and boorish that you cringed whenever he would launch into conversation with a random stranger? And yet despite his complete lack of boundaries - or perhaps because of it - this friend would make meaningful connections with all different types of people? There are lessons to be learned from such people, and they are perfectly encapsulated in the character of Homer Simpson, loyal father, inattentive employee, and world traveler.

That's right, those of us who err too far on the side of timidity to avoid the label of Ugly American (or its regional equivalent) could benefit greatly from the teachings of Master Homer. The friendly people over at Canadian Online Explorer have compiled a list of the top ten Simpsons travel destinations, from China (pictured) to Australia, providing a perfect primer on how to deal with different customs and cultural mores around the world. To share just one pearl of wisdom, the people of central Africa will appreciate your efforts in breaking up any chimp-labor operations that might be going on. Absent that, just relax and don't be so self-conscious. Everybody's cooler when they keep it real like Homer.

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· Top Simpsons Travel Destinations [Canadian Online Explorer]
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Adventures of Link: Portland Oregon States Its Springfield Case

Jaunted commenter jedge242 put forth this theory on our continuing coverage of the hunt for the Simpsons' hometown: Could Matt Groening have set his beloved cartoon family down in the city of his birth, Portland, Oregon? Besides the statue of Jebediah Springfield, we hunted down some other clues with the help of the Web's army of Simpsonmaniacs.

Evidence in Portland that Springfield, Oregon is the One True Springfield:

·   Springfield Elementary: Ainsworth Elementary School (#1) [PPS.k12.OR.US]

·   Duff Stadium: PGE Park Home of the Portland Beavers (#4) [Official Site]

·   Homer's Office: The Trojan Nuclear Facility, 1976-2006 (#5) [Willamette Week]

·   The Boss' Namesake: Montgomery Office Park (#6) [SeraPDX.com]

·   The Zoo: Oregon Zoo (#7) (aka the Springfield Petting Zoo) [Official Site]

 ·  The Gorge (Home of Blinky the Fish): Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area [Forest Service]

[Illustration: Dan Julian]