Shanghai is China's New Glamour Spot
Friday October 29, 2004
USA Today is profiling Shanghai as China's new hot glamour spot and points to things link the city's new Formula One Grand Prix race and the recent visit of Elton ... Read More
Firewalking in Singapore for Deepavali
Thursday October 28, 2004
The Thimithi Festival on November 1 at the Sri Mariamman Temple in Singapore will mark the approach of Deepavali for the city-state's Hindu community. Large crowds gather at the temple ... Read More
Japan vs. Nature
Monday October 25, 2004
An earthquake on Saturday registering 6.8 in magnitude killed 25 people, injured 2700 and left tens of thousands homeless in Northern Japan. And aftershocks continued on Monday, leaving many Japanese ... Read More
Imelda Marcos on display...
Sunday October 24, 2004
In 1981 the former first lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos, opened the Saint Nino Shrine on the island of Leyte in the Central Philippines. The Agence France Press describes ... Read More
First Hooters in China
Friday October 22, 2004
Hooters Shanghai is open for business as of Friday, according to the Associated Press. And the girls aren't in Mao suits. The opening of the "beer and boobs" outlet underscores, ... Read More
A Conversation with the Dalai Lama
Wednesday October 20, 2004
TIME's current issue includes an interview with Tibet's Dalai Lama, who admits that he now believes the only way forward for the Tibetan people may be to "remain within China"—while ... Read More
China's Huangshan Scenic Area in Anhui Province
Wednesday October 20, 2004
With its grotesque rock formations, oceans of clouds, gnarled-pine forests, and clear hot springs, Huangshan (Yellow Mountains) Scenic Area is among the most popular parks in China. You can sit ... Read More
Baoshan in Yunnan province rattled by earthquake
Tuesday October 19, 2004
The Associated Press is reporting a magnitude 5 earthquake that damaged homes in the city of Baoshan this morning. An estimated 20,000 homes were damaged (some destroyed). Reports of injuries ... Read More
Beijing International Marathon
Saturday October 16, 2004
Since 1981 Beijing has been the site of an October marathon run. The race has become one of the top ten marathons in the world. This year the run takes ... Read More
Ramadan
Friday October 15, 2004
If you're planning on a trip to Indonesia, Bangladesh, Dubai, or Turkey in the next month you should be prepared for Ramadan. The Islamic month of fasting during daylight hours ... Read More
Bali marks second anniversary of bombing
Tuesday October 12, 2004
Bali today marked the second anniversary of the bombing in the seaside resort town of Kuta that killed over 200 people -- mostly tourists -- in October of 2002. The ... Read More
Where Asia Ends...
Sunday October 10, 2004
A while back I got a smattering of unrelated questions (some of them with a tone of complaint) as to why I covered this or that event or country on ... Read More
Cambodia's King Norodom Sihanouk abdicates
Thursday October 7, 2004
At the age of 81, King Norodom Sihanouk has decided to abdicate the throne of Cambodia according to the Associated Press. He made the announcement in a letter from Beijing ... Read More
It's Official: Turkey to be part of Europe (and Asia)
Wednesday October 6, 2004
European Union leaders have recommended that Turkey become a full member in the organization, according to the Associated Press. Of course, geographically Turkey will remain mostly in West Asia. And ... Read More
Henan Province: the Heart of Ancient China
Friday October 1, 2004
It is the cradle of Chinese civilization. And with over 95 million residents, Henan today is China’s most populous province. Its attractions are numerous, including the Shaolin Temple, where both ... Read More