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Obama state dinner with Indian PM Singh: a harbinger for increased air service between US and India?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Speculation is running wild about the potential implications of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's recent visit to Washington for Barack...
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Tea that blooms and commuters that loom—blocking the whole escalator: Shanghai surprise(s), part one

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Western assumption: East Asian big city dwellers are perpetually on the move, with many places to go and people to see—walk slowly at your own...
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Three essential books for any conscious traveler—plus, an album

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

While exotic beaches and spicy food and talkative travelers and locals alike will certainly hold your attention without fail, it’s nice to have...
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Ferry sinks off Indonesian island of Sumatra, at least 29 dead

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Ferries routinely carry passengers between various parts of the island nation of Indonesia. Sinking, too, is routine, commonly causes by boats allowed...
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Packing light for international travel--yes, it's possible!

As the time of my departure to Shanghai draws ever closer, I thought now would be a good time to write something...
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GOP Congressman stranded on deserted, South Pacific island

We kid, we kid. Sort of. Arizona District 3 Representative Jeff Flake isn't stranded at the moment. But he was this summer--by his own free will....
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World's Weirdest Foods, featuring Maggot Fried Rice, live, newborn rats, Moose Nose Jelly and more!

Need to improve your complexion? Head to Southeast Asia and take a shot of blood squeezed from a live snake. Feeling cruel? China's "Three...
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Transport minister Maehara: Japan lacks hub airport; Calls for renewed int'l ops at Tokyo Haneda

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Citing the increasing tendency of many Japanese travelers to opt for international travel out of Seoul's Incheon Airport rather than one of Japan's...
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Cocaine Tourism in La Paz, Bolivia: Introducing Route 36, the world's first cocaine bar

To do an incredible about-face from yesterday's story about the impending heroin-related execution of a mentally-ill Briton in China, I present to you...
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Smuggling drugs into China? Read this first: Mentally-ill Briton to be shot for 2007 heroin bust

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A mentally-ill Briton with severe delusional psychosis is set to be executed for a 2007 heroin smuggle he claims to have been duped into, the Guardian...
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