They let the Armchair Traveler out of the office this week. Here’s his report on the “highs” and “lows” of travel, as he visits New Mexico and Colorado. Here’s a high-resolution version.
New Mexico
There’s no feeling like soaring above the city of Albuquerque, N.M. in what they call “the box” — a pocket of air that allows a skilled pilot to steer his airship with pinpoint accuracy. It’s a feeling we’ll never forget, thanks to our new friends at Rainbow Ryders.

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