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Ashlie and her husband are in the midst of a 2,549mile drive from pittsburgh to their longawaited honeymoon in california. Filled with diverse culture, rich history and breathtaking landscapes. But as the final series of breaking bad is released, stephen kelly finds its. Clearly, it makes for excellent viewing, but it provided jobs, exposure, and a tourism boost for new mexico. Breaking bad, which won 16 emmy awards, is a frequent presence on best tv shows lists. Click to download the new mexico true film trails brochure. As breaking bad finishes filming its fifth and final season in albuquerque, the popularity of the show is providing a boost to the economy and creating a dilemma for local tourism. The following are just some of the hottest films and tv shows to be shot here in new mexico. Grave of walter white albuquerque, new mexico atlas. Now you can relive the breaking bad and better call saul and experience the sites and the sounds in the rv just like the one on the show. Heres how to do a diy tour of the shows sights in albuquerque. Breaking bad boosts tourism in albuquerque with images. We provide needed tour and sightseeing services in a.
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