Asia articles

Disaster in the Indian Ocean
Columns, April 2005 issue.
The earthquake off the island of Sumatra in December 2004 left its mark on 2005. The earthquake did its own damage, but the tsunami it generated did far worse, devastating lives and land for a thousand miles around.

Exploring and reliving ancient Israel
Columns, April 2005 issue.
Adventure Travel for the Mildly Adventuresome is written by Wayne Wirtanen (First of two parts)

Report Cards
Report Cards, March 2005 issue.
From Brugge, BELGIUM, Jan. 16, ’05. . .

Communing with the creatures of the night in Singapore
Features, March 2005 issue.
—by Beverly Shaver, El Cerrito, CA

Travel to Sri Lanka post tsunami
Travelers' Intercom, March 2005 issue.
After the initial shock of and reaction to the unprecedented tragedy that hit South Asia on Dec. 26, it is important to present the traveling public with an accurate account of the current situation on the ground in terms of tourism. I have such information to pass along regarding Sri Lanka.

Around the world in 8 days
Travelers' Intercom, March 2005 issue.
I took an around-the-world trip in 7½ days flying first class on Qantas, American Airlines and Cathay Pacific, Nov. 6-14, ’04. I used One World’s ’round-the-world fare. The ticket cost $9,100. I paid full price — no breaks.

‘Waterways of the Czars’
Travelers' Intercom, March 2005 issue.
I went on a 14-day cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg in August ’04.

Fourth trip to China
Travelers' Intercom, March 2005 issue.
For our fourth trip to China, in October ’03, we selected areas of the country that had UNESCO World Heritage Sites that we had either read or heard about for many years. Our new destinations would be Shanghai, Tunxi, Huang Shan, Chengdu, Leishan, Zigong, Dazu, Chongqing and Suzhou.

A hands-on study program grants special access to the art treasures of Russia’s Hermitage Museum
Features, March 2005 issue.
—Kathryn Whitmer, Bellingham, WA

Visit to Transnistria
Travelers' Intercom, March 2005 issue.
My wife, Arlene, and I spent a few hours in a little-visited part of the world that is well worth seeing because of its complex history and location.