2008: Where in the World is Matt Lauer?

From Amsterdam to Istanbul, follow Matt's most recent global journey

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Where in the World is Matt Lauer?
Explore the countries Matt Lauer visited on his annual trek around the globe.

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updated 12:23 p.m. ET May 2, 2008

In this year's edition of Where in the World is Matt Lauer?, TODAY's intrepid traveler danced the tango in Buenos Aires, island-hopped in Seychelles and much more. Follow his journey here — and TODAY travel editor Peter Greenberg will show you how to follow in Matt's footsteps around the globe. Bon voyage!

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