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Cindy Barks

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Cindy Barks is an Arizona-based newspaper reporter, freelance travel writer, and travel blogger. Her blog, NearandFarAZ gives readers an insider's view of the wonders of the U.S. Southwest, and a traveler's take on far-off locales from Panama to Hong Kong to the Czech Republic. Regardless of the destination, her goal is to find the perfect scenic hike, city walk, beach stroll, or road-trip jaunt, and bring it to life in her blog. Cindy's articles about outdoor adventures have appeared in numerous regional and national publications.

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Hallway, Titan Missile Museum.
Arizona5 Best Places To Experience Cold War History In Arizona
Buildings in Panama.
Retirement9 Reasons Panama Is Popular With Retirees Looking To Live Internationally
Architecture in Taiwan.
Taiwan9 Reasons To Fall In Love With Taiwan
Taipei street scene with statue.
TaiwanHow To Spend A Perfect Weekend In Taipei, Taiwan
A hike in the South Rim.
Grand CanyonGrand Canyon North Rim Vs. South Rim: 9 Key Differences
Calla lily field fields near Taipei, Taiwan.
InspireHow Taiwan Stole My Heart
Buildings in Panama City.
Panama8 Reasons To Fall In Love With Panama
A trail in Petrified Forest.
United States National ParksArizona National Parks Road Trip: The Best Stops From The Grand Canyon To Saguaro
Arches National Park.
United States National Parks9 Of The Best Small Towns Near Entrances To U.S. National Parks
Casa Grande National Monument sign.
Arizona9 Tips For Exploring Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Lake Patagonia in Arizona at sunset.
ArizonaHow To Spend A Day In Quirky Patagonia, Arizona
Titan Missile Museum in Green Valley, Arizona.
Arizona7 Reasons Snowbirds Love Adorable Green Valley, Arizona