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Best cit ies t o visit f or ever y t ype of Tr avel er . 1
Cur r ent Event s Michelle Obama Takes Promotional Trip for Learning Initiative
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Lucy Bryan
Child Trafficking in China Causes Problems in the Adoption Industry
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Eliza Nieset
Massive Earthquake Decimates Nepal Price LeClercq
Golden Triangle Causes Great Oppression in Southeast Asia
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Hunter Williams
Appear s in ever y issue: Tr avel And Recr eat ion Looking for a way to make your trip count? 6 Voluntour! Lucy Bryan
What to See? What to Do? Hunter Williams and Price LeClercq Timeline Eliza Nieset
5 Need to See Movies
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Eliza Nieset
Souveners From Your Trip Price or Hunter
Foodie? Come Here Lucy Bryan
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Lucy Bryan
Lovers' Paradise is Now Ubud, Bali Price LeClercq
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Price LeClercq
Mind Your Manners in Asia
Sydney: The Perfect Spot for Your Next Family Vacation
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Explore the Hidden Beauty of Jakarta Eliza Nieset
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View the World's Most Beautiful Skydive
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Cur r ent Ev ent s
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Fir st Lady Takes Pr omotional Tr ip for Lear ning Initiative
Georgia,
States, took a trip to Asia last March to promote her new learning initiative,
Uganda (source:
more countries to involve themselves by making this a ?foreign policy priority.? Let Girls Learn has three major goals: Increasing Access
Let Girls Learn. She traveled to
March 18-22, where she Corps
volunteers and politicians in order to discuss Let Girls Learn and raise awareness of
to
Quality
Reducing
"A world in which girls are educated is a safer, more stable, more prosperous place"
Japan and Cambodia from
Peace
Mongolia,
nbcnews.com) and the Obamas hope to inspire
Michelle Obama, the First Lady of the United
with
Moldova,
Mozambique, Togo, and
By: Lucy Br yan
met
Ghana,
Education,
Barriers,
and
Empowering Adolescent Girls and the initiative is working with the White House, the Peace Corps, and many other organizations
in
different
areas of the world to achieve
this issue. The First Lady, and many other people around the world, believes
these
goals.
the lack of educational opportunity for girls is a major issue in the world and needs to be
Michelle Obama visited Tokyo in Japan, where she worked on and promoted Let Girls Learn,
fixed.
and Kyoto, where she was able to see a little Let Girls Learn is a government initiative intended to raise awareness of the lack of girls? education around the world and work towards fixing the problem. Many girls all over the world are not able to attend school due to violence, religious beliefs, cultural customs, including
early
marriages
and
pregnancies, and/or financial issues. There are already eleven countries involved in the initiative; 4
Albania,
Benin,
Burkina
Faso,
bit of Japanese culture. In Tokyo the First Lady met with the Japanese Prime Minister and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Abe, who share the same passion Mrs. Obama feels for girls?education. The Abes and Mrs. Obama worked towards strengthening
their
two
countries? bond
through Let Girls Learn, as well as promoting the initiative to help it gain popularity in more areas of the world. The First Lady and the Prime Minister?s wife then talked to Japanese college students about their educations and
past experiences. In Kyoto Mrs. Obama took
Siem Reap to meet with Mrs. Bun Rany, the
tours of two religious sites before leaving
Prime Minister?s wife, where they discussed
Japan and heading south towards Cambodia
some of the ?community-driven solutions?with
where she did more hands-on work with the
local high school students. While in Cambodia
issue.
the First Lady said ?Let Girls Learn is about giving [all you girls here] a voice in your communities and in your country.? Mrs. Obama then went on to collaborate with Peace Corps volunteers working in a training event.
Mrs. Obama finds this issue and her new initiative very important, which is why she Michelle Obama visited Cambodian high school students near Siem Reap, Cambodia with the Cambodian Prime Minister's wife.
went to Asia. The President is hoping that it
In Cambodia Michelle Obama visited schools
to work with the United States, they must make
just outside of Siem Reap and talked with the
girls? education a priority of theirs. Upon
Cambodian Prime Minister?s wife within Siem
announcing Let Girls Learn President Obama
Reap where she worked with Peace Corps
said ?And I am convinced that a world in which
volunteers as well. Many people in Cambodia
girls are educated is a safer, more stable, more
are using community, not government, led
prosperous place,? which is why he is so
solutions to the lack of girls?education within
determined to spread awareness of the issue.
their own communities in order to try to solve
The First Lady is hoping to inspire people all
the gender gap in Cambodia?s education
over the world to fight for girls with no
system. Many girls in Cambodia must drop out
educational opportunities, as well as people
of school early to help their family pay living
here in the United States to appreciate their
expenses, and many communities are coming
education and work hard to make use of it.
will be made clear to any country that in order
up with their own solutions to this problem. The First Lady observed these solutions in order to help other communities follow Cambodia?s example. She then traveled to 5
Lookin g for a way to make your trip worthwhile? Voluntour! By Lucy Bryan
Nepal Last April, N epal was hit by one of the worst earthquakes it has ever seen. M any people lost their homes and all of their belongings or were injured by falling rubble. You can help these people by volunteering to help rebuild their homes or help take care of them after they were injured by the quake.
In donesia M any people in Indonesia cannot afford homes, and H abitat for H umanity is working to eradicate that. You can spend two weeks in Bali, Indonesia helping to build houses for people that cannot afford to buy one themselves. N o experience is needed for the trip and there is time for you to visit different markets and villages while there.
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Nepal
V OLUNTOURISM : a form of travel n i which people volunteer, often for a charity
Thailan d
M any elephants in T hailand are taken from their natural habitat, mistreated by humans, or sold into businesses, such as circuses. By volunteering at the T hai Elephant Conservation Center you have the opportunity to work with elephants while helping the beautiful animals.
Cambodia Thailan d
Cambodia
In donesia
Globe Aware is a program working to help people in Siam Reap, Cambodia after their civil war. T here is a week long program in which you can help build wheelchairs for landmine victims and help children living in the streets, as well as see a part of the world you have never seen before.
T here is a major gender gap in Cambodia's education system that local Cambodians and Peace Corps volunteers are working to fix. If you value girls' education, volunteering at girls' schools in Cambodia is a great way to help.
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Child Tr afficking in China Causes Pr oblems in the Adoption Industr y BY: Eliza Nieset
On
January 13th, thirty seven
infants and one three year old girl were rescued from a major child trafficking operation in the Shadow province of China. The majority of these children are unhealthy. This is one of the few world wide stories on child trafficking in China, but it?s a much greater issue than the C media is portraying it to be. Child Trafficking became a major issue in China in the 1980s. China has tried to combat this issue by creating an anti-kidnapping task force, but the number of crimes committed out numbers what the task force can do to make a real difference. Trafficking gangs have created efficient, untraceable systems of kidnapping and transporting children. But where do these children go? The children kidnapped are sold to families, lured into lives on the streets, forced into prostitution, forced into unpaid labor, or even sold to orphanages. The children who are rescued are going to end up in adoptive homes and orphanages.
What could have caused child trafficking to skyrocket? China is having 8
a major overpopulation problem, so in the late 1970s they created one child policies. These policies state that families can only have one child and if they have more children Chinese man r eunited with his son after police bust a child tr afficking the family oper ation in the Shadow Pr ovence must pay of China. high fees for these children. The demand for boys is very strong in China, because families want to carry on their family name. Boys are considered more important because they carry the family name and girls are just married off to another family. Sometimes it is easier for a family to buy a son than have one. Some families sell their daughters so they can keep trying for a see pg son without having to pay fees on their daughters. The rise in child trafficking has caused major problems for the government, Chinese families, and adopted children and families in China. Families are selling their children to make money or to keep from having to pay fees on their children. In order for the child
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Massive Ear thquake Decimates Nepal By Pr ice LeCler cq
On
April 25th in Nepal one of the
biggest earthquakes ever felt rocked Nepal to their knees. The death toll has risen past 7,000, experts and rescue rescue teams say that they are not done finding bodies trapped under all the debris. Rescue teams sent from all over the globe have reported that they are hearing the people under the rocks crying for help, but they can not get to them. Nepal sits on two major tectonic plates which have come together to create The Himalayas. As the plates continue to come together, it creates more earthquakes.
Thomas Bell is a resident in Kathmandu, when he and is wife were building their house people would tell them ?You are pouring money into the ground,? and when they were finished, they told them ?when the quake comes, leave your door open.? Earthquake preparedness has always been a big business in Nepal, especially Kathmandu. One of the biggest and only part of the small preparation that Nepal had for the quake was they used this industries to prepare hospitals and schools for destruction. Everyone in Nepal knew that quakes were coming, yet not many saw a quake of this magnitude bringing their country to it?s knees.
Earthquake splits road in half
?You ar e pour ing money into the gr ound,? and when they wer e finished, they told them ?when the quake comes, leave your door open.?
Citizens standing outside their fallen houses.
This natural disaster might be the most anticipated natural disaster of all time. The two tectonic plates that Nepal lies on give that region of Southeastern Asia a big amount of quakes. The movement of the tectonic plates was not very noticeable, the last earthquake being in 1934.
The magnitude of this quake blindsided the shaky government of Nepal. The quake shook the land and hearts of all, created avalanches all over the Himalayas, and produced more death than imaginable. The city in Nepal that saw the most death is Pauwathok, a city that sits atop a ridge 3,600ft above sea level that suffered a death toll of 2,560.
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Si x Need To See Dest i nat i ons I n Asi a By: Pr ice Le Cler cq
1. H on g K on g: H on g K on g i s t h e m el t i n g p ot of Eu r op ean cu l t u r e an d Ch i n ese cu l t u r e i n Ch i n a. W i t h a h u ge Br i t i sh i n f l u en ce, i t i s t h e m ost Eu r op ean Asi an t ow n i n Ch i n a. Br i t ai n obt ai n ed H on g K on g i n a t r eat y en d i n g t h e f i r st Op i u m W ar . H on g K on g i s a beau t i f u l ci t y, an d ev er y on e n eed s t o t ak e t h e ch an ce t o go an d see i t . Downtown Hong Kong
2. Gr eat Bar r i er Reef : Th e Gr eat Bar r i er Reef i s t h e m ost d i v er se p l ace on Ear t h i n t er m s of am ou n t of sp eci es. Th er e ar e 1,500+ sp eci es of f i sh an d h u n d r ed s of ot h er cr u st acean s, sp on ges, an d ot h er sea l i f e. Th e r eef st r et ch es 250 m i l es of f sh or e. Th e r eef i s beau t i f u l f r om a bi r d 's ey e v i ew or y ou can get cl ose an d p er son al w h i l e scu bad i v i n g or sn or k el i n g. Th i s i s on e ev er y on e n eed s t o ad d t o t h ei r bu ck et l i st . A turtle swimming in the Great Barrier Reef
Mount Everest (Middle)
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3. M ou n t Ev er est : Th e h i gh est m ou n t ai n i n t h e w or l d i n t er m s of sea l ev el (29,035) i s t h e m ost br eat h t ak i n g of al l of t h e si x d est i n at i on s. Th e su m m i t of Ev er est i s al w ay s i n t h e jet st r eam ; w i n d s can be u p t o 200 m p h an d t em p er at u r es can be a st agger i n g -80 d egr ees f ah r en h ei t . Ev er est i s cal l ed Sagar m at h a by t h e p eop l e of N ep al w h i ch m ean s god d ess i n t h e sk y. Ev er est t r u l y i s t h e m ost br eat h t ak i n g (l i t er al l y ) of al l t h e d est i n at i on s.
4. Taj Mahal : The Taj Mahal is t he most
val ued piece of archit ect ure by t he Indian peopl e. It is t he same f or t he musl ims onl y behind t he great Mecca. The mast erpiece t hat is made compl et el y of whit e marbl e was const ruct ed in l oving memory of t he emperor Shah Jahan?s wif e. It t ook 16 years t o buil d f rom 1632 t o 1648. It is t he most val ued piece of archit ect ure in t hat region and it wil l be by you as wel l . The Taj Mahal
5. Sydney Opera House: The Sydney Opera
House is known t hroughout t he worl d f or her st range yet beaut if ul archit ect ure. Made by Danish Archit ect Jørn Ut zon it is t he f ocal point of Sydney?s main harbour and it is was everyone t hinks about when t hey t hink of Sydney. It was compl et ed in 1973 af t er t aking 16 years t o const ruct . It is so beaut if ul and everyone needs t o see it !
Sydney Opera House
6. Hiroshima: A must see dest inat ion f or anyone
has t o Hiroshima. This is one of t he most inf amous cit ies in t he worl d f or t he part it t ook in WWl l . Hiroshima, in August of 1945 was t he f irst vict im in human hist ory of t he at om bomb. It dest royed t he cit y wit h massive amount s of energy. There are st il l some houses t hat t he Japanese government has kept dest royed so t hat everyone can be reminded of what happened in t he dreadf ul past . This experience woul d change t he way you l ook at hist ory. Hiroshima Panorama
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Asia Popul at ion Map
Key Peopl e per squar e kil omet er 12
BY Eliza Nieset
GREENTEA KIT-KAT
THECANDYTHAT IS IMPOSSIBLETO RESIST!
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Golden Tr iangle Causes Gr eat Oppr ession in Southeast Asia
the most commonly cultivated crop in that region is poppy seeds. poppy seeds are cultivated and used to make opium, which is
By Hunter Williams
then put into heroin. The poppy cultivation in Myanmar and Laos alone was 63,000 hectares
The ?Golden
Triangle,? also known as
in 2014. From this, the region produced 762 tons of Opium, which most likely lead to the
the biggest drug trading rink in Asia, is the source of all drug trade in Asia, specifically in the Southeastern Asian region. The Golden Triangle is an area which covers Myanmar, Laos, China, and Thailand. Asia is one of biggest leaders in drug producing due to its manufacturing
of
precursor
chemicals,
synthetic man made chemicals
that
Cultivated poppy seeds that will be used to make opium.
Asia. The chemicals
Narcotics Control Bureau has upped security around Myanmar and Laos, watching for
year, the number of destroyed acres has increased by the hundreds. This has lead to armed militia guarding the farms. There are
are used to make popular drugs that are then throughout
the
continent, and out of Asia to other places around the world.
One of the most common drugs in the Golden Triangle is heroin, due to the fact that 14
will turn to the cash crop for money. The
to its location, which is near Myanmar. Each
most easily accessed
distributed
these families can find an alternative, they
of poppy farms in the Arunachal Pradesh, due
illegal chemicals are
and
income and support, which means unless
2014 - 2015, The NCB destroyed 2,530 acres
made legally. These
sold
poppy growing is an important part of family
poppy growers who are making opium. In
are
in throughout all of
making of 76 tons of heroin. Unfortunately,
many reports of NCB members being attacked. The NCB is now starting new tactics of enforcing the developing laws that are Myanmar authorities seize heroin and opium worth millions buried in Golden Triangle.
preventing
drug risking
their
trade,
without
lives. However, currently progress has stopped because of the fear that the NCB will lose more members to drug smuggling militia.
Currently, meetings are being held in Bangkok with 200 government officials from 39 different countries around Asia that focus on preventing drug trade and ending the Golden
Triangle.
Although
the
Golden
Triangle is located Asia, from there the drugs
The Myanmar officers captured the drug smuggling boat and the smugglers on it who killed 13 Chinese sailors in order to seize the boat to transport heroin.
are transported around the world. In recent months, little has been done on the issue of drug trade. However, there is a new project
M ercedes-Benz
that focuses on stopping drug smuggling in the Golden Triangle by rivers and other bodies of water. Due to crackdown on smugglers by land, many criminals turned to transportation by water. Asia is enforcing new navy tactics which are stopping smugglers. This project started on October 5th, 2011, after 13 Chinese sailors were killed by drug lords so that they could use the boat to transport heroin in the Kok River, the most commonly used river for transporting drugs due to the fact that many of its ports are in the Golden Triangle. This was also motivation for control centers in Myanmar. Currently there are Asia military ships guarding the Kok River.
T he best or nothing By Eliza N ieset
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DD on't on't Just Just Visit Visit Asia, Asia,Be Beaapar part t ofof itit: : MM ust ust-do -doact activit ivities ies By By Hunter Hunter Williams Williams
1.1.Calligraphy CalligraphyClass Class If Ifyou youvisit visitAsia Asiaand andwant wanttotolearn learnabout aboutit'sit's culture, culture, you youmust musttake takea aChinese ChineseCalligraphy Calligraphy class. class.It Itis isa auniversal universalsymbol symbolof ofChinese Chinese cultural, cultural, and and a vital a vitalpart partof ofChina's China's history. history. You You can cantake takea atwo twohour hourgroup groupclass classwith withanan professional professionalteacher. teacher. InIn the the class, class, members members can can learn learntotowrite writeChinese Chinesesymbols symbolsand andforestry forestry paintings paintings with with calligraphy calligraphy brushes. brushes.AtAtthe the end end of of the the class class you you can can bring bring your your work work home. home.
2.2.Cultural CulturalPerformance Performance When WhenininAsia, Asia, you youcannot cannotmiss missout out onona a unforgettable unforgettable show. show. These These are are not notjust justany anyperformances, performances,these these are are traditional traditional Asia Asia culture culture performances, performances,with withdances dancesand anda a burst burstofofcolors colorsand andart. art. The Theprices prices range rangebased basedononthe thelength lengthand and quality qualityofofthe theplay playand andthe thequality quality ofofthe the theatre. theatre.
3.3.Go Gofor forananElephant ElephantRide Ride Take Takea atrip tripthrough throughthe thebeautiful beautifulKhao Khao YaiYaiNational NationalPark, Park, but butnot notjust justany any trip, trip, aa ride rideofofa aelephant. elephant.During Duringthe theride ride through throughthe thejungle junglelike likepark, park,you youcan can sample sampleexotic exotic fruits fruits and andlooks looks forforother other animals, animals, allallwhile whiletaking takingininthe thescenery. scenery. The Theprice priceforfora afull fullday dayininthe thepark parkis is $106.00 $106.00
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4. Watch a Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament You can't miss the opportunity to watch a Sumo wrestling tournament, a real one, just like you see in the movies. The tournament is held at ?kokugikan,? a sumo ring located in Tokyo,. Tickets sell for $85.00 dollars on average.
5. Enjoy a day on Universal Studios Singapore You can purchase a full day pass for only $59.00 to Universal Studios, located in Singapore. Universal Studios is a amusement park with world famous tours and many activities to do. It also makes for a perfect way to entertain the kids for a full day.
6. Take a Martial Arts Class For the physically in shape travelers who like to stay active, why not attend a martial arts class for a day? The prices range depending on the quality of the class. A trip to Asia is the perfect chance to learn the traditional fight techniques of the Chinese.
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trafficking industry to gain boys to sell, boys from lower class families are being kidnapped. Liu Liqin got a panicked call from his wife on day at work saying that their son, Liu Jingjun, had gone missing. On their security camera you can see a man taking Liu Jingjun out of their home. They went to the police, but they refused to take the case until 24 hours had passed. They have been looking People ar e pr otesting child tr afficking all over the wor ld.
Many childr en, mainly boys, ar e being kidnapped and sold, leaving par ents to sear ch for their childr en.
What is the US doing to stop the child trafficking in China? The answer is nothing. Many would assume the US is trying to stop it because it is affecting adoptions in the US. The adoption business between the US and China is a major money maker, so why would they jeopardize that business. In Conclusion, The child trafficking in China is an extreme problem that is not gaining the attention it deserves.
for their son in anyway possible for many years, but the case is still open.
"I dreamed of my brot her l ast night " Liu Jingjun's daught er says t o her f at her. She does not remember much of her brother. The trafficking is also causing problems for families adopting from China. Rose Candice adopted a girl, Erica, from China. When Erica got older she began asking questions about her birth mom. When Rose researched the question she found out that Erica was sold to the orphanage. They still have not found Erica?s birth mom.
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By Eliza Nieset
Sources told Hindustan Times that ?100,000 people were liable to crushed by the quake,? which is in Kathmandu alone, but only 1,622 died. The most heart wrenching part of the quake is that rescue teams sent from all around the globe report that they can hear the shrieks of people trapped under the rock. There were and are companies in Nepal that are completely dedicated to raising awareness to the general public of the danger of earthquakes where they live, and everyone always knew, but they had no idea what was about to hit them from surprise.
Rescue team searches for bodies under debris.
flow in, but Nepal can?t even use all the money. April 25th will go down in Nepal?s history as some of it?s darkest hours. The weakened nation is in rebuilding mode and is continuing to receive donations from every part of the globe. People continue to live with the knowledge that quakes WILL happen, and maybe next time they?ll be prepared. Nepal?s government doesn?t look like it improving anytime soon, but with the help of the rest of the world, can return to full strength.
Citizens of Nepal find places to stay after their houses have been destroyed
The very day the quake occurred in Nepal Australia, The United States, The United Kingdom, The UN, and many more major nations and international companies sent massive donations to Nepal. These donations were intended to immediately help Nepal rebuild back to full strength. Although, that is one of the big list of problems the depleted nation faces. Nepal is in such disarray they do not have a stable Young girl receives treatment for head injury. government to be capable of using all the donations. Even before the quake Nepal had a shaky government and was very poor for the most part. The help continues to 19 continued fr om page 9
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Now Everyone Can Fly Least Expensive A irline in A sia
by Price LeC
Boeing 787
100+ Desti nati ons, 22 Countri es, and Counti ng Fl y A i r A si a
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By Pr ice LeCler cq
Tr av el and Recr eat ion
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Five N eed to see M ovies set in A sia By: Pr ice Le Cler cq
Air America published 1990.
1. Ai r Am er i ca: M el Gi bson an d Rober t Dow n ey Jr . st ar i n ad v en t u r ou s f i l m set i n Vi et n am . Scen es al so t ak e p l ace i n H ae H on g an d M ae H on g Son , Th ai l an d . I t i s a m u st see w h en a f i r ed p i l ot i s h i r ed by Ai r Am er i ca w h i ch i s r u n by t h e CI A h as t o com p l et e an op er at i on . Fi n d t h e r est ou t f or y ou r sel f ! For som e of t h e f l y i n g scen e?s som e of t h e scen e?s w er e so d an ger ou s t o f l y t h e m ov i e h ad t o h i r e r et i r ed v et er an s t o f l y t h em . Th i s m ov i e i s a m u st see.
Mel Gibson and Robert Downey Jr waiting for a scene.
2. Ram bo: Sy l v est er St al l on e as Ram bo an d d i r ect or sh i n es i n Ram bo. Op en t o t h e p u bl i c on Jan u ar y 28, 2008. Ram bo w as l i v i n g a p eacef u l l i f e on t h e Th ai l an d bor d er af t er r et i r i n g a d ead l y sol d i er . Af t er r ecei v i n g an u r gen t cal l f or h el p h e goes i n t o t h e f or est s of Bu r m a t o go sav e h i s f r i en d s, w h i l e w r eak i n g h av oc. Al t h ou gh r at ed R i t i s som et h i n g t o
Rambo movie cover publish January 2008
Sylvester Stallone preparing to fight
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3. The Beach: Leon ar d o Di Cap r i o d oes i t agai n . Af t er st ar r i n g i n t h e h i t m ov i e Ti t an i c h e i s sh ow i n g u p i n ev er y h i t m ov i e. Am er i can back p ack er t r av el i n g Th ai l an d on l y w an t s a good ad v en t u r e an d t o f i n d h i s t r u e m ean i n g i n l i f e. Gr eat m ov i e f or ev er y on e an d i s r ecom m en d ed t o go see i m m ed i at el y.
The Beach movie cover is Leonardo DiCaprio.
4. Th e M an W i t h t h e Gol d en Gu n : Th e n i n t h of f i ci al bon d m ov i e i s a k i l l er . Set i n K r abi , Th ai l an d w i t h scen es i n Ban gk ok an d Ph u k et , Roger M oor e d el i v er s on ce agai n . Bon d i s l ook i n g f or a m ach i n e t h at i s cap abl e of t u r n i n g t h e su n ?s l i gh t i n t o an aw f u l w eap on . En cou n t er i n g bad gu y s an d get t i n g h i s f ai r sh ar e of w om en i t i s t h e f u l l p ack age of ?Bon d , Jam es Bon d .? i f y ou l ov e Bon d , y ou w i l l l ov e t h i s. The Man With the Golden Gun is the ninth bond.
5. Tom or r ow N ev er Di es: An ot h er Jam es Bon d m ov i e f or t h i s l i st . Pi er ce Br osn an br i l l i an t l y t ak es ou t N ew s com p an y CEO El l i ot Car v er . Car v er w an t s h i s n ew s sh ow t o be seen by t h e en t i r e w or l d ?s p op u l at i on , bu t w h en Car v er i s r ef u sed by Ch i n a h e u ses h i s com p an y f or t h e w or se. W at ch i t t o f i n d ou t t h e r est ! Tomorrow Never Dies movie cover
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As i a : Ci t y P r o f i l e s
Sydney, A ustralia for the family
U bud, I ndonesia for the romantics
J akarta, I ndonesia for the danger seeker
K anthmandu, N epal for the adrenaline junkie 26
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J ak ar t a Ub u d
Syd n e y Lucy Br yan
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SYDNEY: THE PERFECT SPOT FOR YOUR NEXT FAMILY VACATION BY LUCY BRYAN
The
cultural and lively city of
see both beautiful buildings and breathtaking
Sydney, Australia, in all of its diversity, is the perfect place for anyone to
views,
amazing
architecture and unique animals only found
in
Australia.
vacation. Many families are attracted to the
SY DNEY
harbour
is
Sydney is home to many tourist
everyone.
attractions known worldwide. Many
Sydney is home to both urban
of these are located at or near
something
city
because
there
for
there
Sydney?s famous harbour. Some of these attractions include Bondi Beach, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Sydney Opera House.
Sydney
Harbour is home to hundreds of amazing beaches with white sand and clear waters, and Bondi Beach Many people climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge purely for the clear, unobstructed view of the harbor.
attractions and beautiful, natural sites left untouched by man. You can
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is one of the most frequented of these beaches by both locals and tourists because
of
the
sailing,
surfing, swimming, and large farmers?
see page 36
Fresh Sal t, strai gh t f rom th e mountai ns of th e Hi mal ayas, and i t mak es f or a h eal th i er ch oi ce th an your av erage sal t!
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Hi mal ani a速 By Hunter Williams
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Lover s' Par adise Is Now Ubu d, Bal i By: Pr ice Le Cler cq Have
you and your new spouse
Ubud is a city that you will
ever wanted to take a honeymoon to a
want to see everything all in one day,
historic city with beautiful scenery, but
but if you follow this three day
can?t because of work? Well now is the
schedule, you?ll enjoy everything for
time to go to Ubud, Bali! Ubud is an ancient
city in the breath taking
Southeast region of Bali. It is the perfect place for newlyweds to come and their
longer, which keeps both of you happy for longer!
For newlyweds,
the first day after a dreadfully long day of traveling the first day should
begin
UBUD
journey
with a blast! Bali is located in a large strip
be the one relaxing day where you and your enjoy
partner a
can
couples
of islands Southwest of Indonesia. With
massage together or sit by the pool,
it?s
read a book, and have waiters serve
historic
Balinese
magnificent
forests,
art, temples, and
what
both of you as many cocktails as you
TripAdvisor, Travel Blog, HotelClub Hotel
wish. Take this romantic trip for two
are calling the best massages in all of
one step at a time to enjoy it the
Asia, Ubud is the place to be for all of
most!
you couples. The couples massages is something the Balinese people are
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Day two can be your exotic day.
known for if you go you must take a day
On this day the best thing to do
of relaxation and get a massage. The
would be for you to would be to visit
place you would want to stay if you
Monkey Forest Park. Monkey Forest
were interested would the the The
Park is a quite large place where
Samaya Ubud Villas. You and your
ancient Balinese architecture stands
newly wed need this vacation, it is
in the forest and monkey?s ranging
waiting for you.
anywhere from babies the size of a
A temple glowing at night
newborn child, to being as big as a medium size statue. The monkeys
Ubud is a beautiful city and is
are usually referred as long-tailed
the perfect place for couples to take
macaques. There are tours
that
occur
multiple times a day or you can go as just
" Tr i p A d v i so r , Tr av el Bl o g , Ho t el Cl u b Ho t el ar e cal l i n g t h e b est m assag es i n al l o f A si a, Ub u d i s t h e p l ace t o b e f o r al l co u p l es."
a sightseer. Make a
a
honeymoon.
Repeat schedule
this as
many times as you wish. To get
reservation at the start of the day at
away from the desk, the 1,000 emails,
the Hotel?s signature restaurant with
and the stress of waking up and
a candle-lit table for two and the rest
rushing to work. Come to Ubud to
is history. The experience is only as
start your very long journey together.
exotic
everyone needs to visit.
as
you
make
it.
Hindu Dharam Temple that resides in the forest. indonesia sits in Southeast Asia
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JAKARTA Explore the Hidden Beauty of Jakarta BY: Eliza Nieset
The saying ?Don't judge a
independence in 1949 and Jakarta
book by its cover,? applies to Jakarta,
was selected as the capital in 1966.
Indonesia in many ways, but behind
The city now has a dynamic growth.
all that concrete and gridlocked
What are the best things to do
streets is a rich history and an
in Jakarta? You cannot go to Jakarta
exciting nightlife. The people are
without enjoying the wild nightlife.
good natured and the culture is
The Blowfish and the Empirica are
thriving. So think about travelling to
the best clubs in the city. The
Jakarta for your next trip.
Museum Sejarah Jakarta will give you
Before travelling to Jakarta it?s
an in deep look into Jakarta?s history.
important to know a bit of its long
The most popular museum is the
history. Jakarta was originally a small
Museum Wayang, which will teach
port city on the Ciliwung river. The
you all about puppets in Asia. If
city was first mentioned by the name
you're looking for a way to get in
of Kalpa in European records. The
touch with your spiritual side make a
Dutch then took over the area and
stop to Jin de Yuan, a Chinese
built canals and a city hall. The city
Buddhist temple. The most popular
started to grow rapidly. Three ideals
location to go is Potato Head, a bar
were set for the city ?One motherland,
and bistro. Potato Head has an
one nation, one language of unity.? artistic atmosphere and encourages The Japanese controlled the area from 1942-1945 and renamed the area
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Jakarta.
Indonesia
gained
the music and culture of the area. What are concerns that you should have when travelling to
Potato Head is the best spot to eat or meet new people in Jakarta.
Jakarta?
occur
take an official taxi and avoid using
frequently. The attacks generally
your credit card. The roads are very
target
attacks
crowded and driving laws are not
during
enforced. The area has high chances
holidays like Easter and Christmas.
of flooding during the months of
They attack nightclubs and populated
December through March, so it is not
areas. Tourists should constantly be
recommended to visit the area at
checking the news and asking their
that time. Although it is a risk for
hotels what areas to ovoid. There is a
westerners to go to Jakarta, it?s a risk
high rape rate in Jakarta, so women
worth taking. The beautiful culture
should watch their drinks when they
and interesting history will keep you
are out in a club. Be sure to always
entranced. I suggest going to Jakarta.
happen
Terrorist
westerners. more
attacks
The
frequently
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View t he World's Most Beaut iful Skydive By Hunter Williams
"Eight out of 50 best organized adventures."
"The worlds most elite adventure."
-CNN
KATHMANDU If you have a bucket list of adventures to
about afterwards. You can pay 20,000 dollars for
do before you die, this must be up there on that
the solo complete package, which includes a
list. Located in the city of Kathmandu, Everest
safety class a full recording of the dive and the
Skydive, enough said by the title. Everest Skydive
required gear. You also can pay around 30,000
is considered the world?s most elite adventure.
dollars for a group jump. It is a multi day trip.
CNN ranked the activity eight out of 50 on the list
The adventure begins when you arrive in
of best adventures organized throughout the
Kathmandu, spend the night at the local hotel,
world. The skydive allows
and the next morning the day
you to jump out of a AS350
begins with a trek up a pall to
B3 helicopter and view the
landing pad located a small
world famous Mount Everest
little ways up Mount Everest,
on your descent.
Skydivers diving in a halo formation over Everest.
where you board. The climb to
If you call yourself a thrill seeker, then you
this part of the mountains can last either two or
really can not miss out on this one. The
three days, and the divers camp on the way up.
adventure has two drop zones, both one of the
Then comes the most adventurous part, the dive.
highest drop zones in the world, Syanboche,
The divers, after jumping, have just completed
which is a drop from the altitude of 12,350 feet
one of the most exhilarating activities of their
and Amadablam base camp, which is located at
lives, and still keep in mind that they have an
an altitude of 15,000 feet. The trip is located in Kathmandu and is held only during the later part
intense walk back down the mountain. The skydive program started 10 years ago, and has been improving ever since.
of October, and if you can afford it, then it would an amazing way to really get you heart jumping, and would be quite the story to tell your friends
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So w h at are you w ai ti ng f or, v i si t K ath mandu today, and tak e th e di v e!
Exper ience t he l ocal cul t ur e
At t he Sydney f ar mer s' mar ket @Bondi Beach, Sydney Har bour By Lucy Br yan
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Sydney Opera House is recognized as part of the Sydney skyline worldwide.
market it presents. Sydney Harbour
architecture, the building is a key
Bridge is one of the most iconic
part of the Sydney skyline. Many
landmarks of the city. For families
people chose to take tours of this
with children over the age of nine, climbing the bridge as part of a guided tour is said to give-way to one of the best
views in
the
site as well, as many
Sydney Harbour: "The heart of Sydney, a must-see"
world. Similar to the
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different tour options are offered. Not only can you take tours here, but you can see many varying types of shows.
Do
not
allow
yourself to be fooled by
bridge, Sydney Opera House is a
the name, Sydney Opera House does
landmark in Sydney immediately
not just perform operas, but all kinds
recognized all over the world. Due
of performances, including ballets
to its amazing and unexampled
and symphonies. There is countless
activity to be planned, food to
hotel
be eaten, and fun to be had in
People often choose to stay in
Sydney
all!
the city?s center or near the very
Sydney is also home to the
popular harbor. The top-rated
busiest
hotels in Sydney for visiting
for
any
airport
Sydney
and
in
Kingsford
Australia, Smith
International Airport, which is where all
options within Sydney.
families
were
Park
InterContinental
Hyatt,
Sydney,
and
flights
Radisson Blu Plaza
arriving in Sydney
Hotel Sydney, which
land.
are
From
the
all
located
different parts of
many of
Sydney?s
the city, a great
most
'"Sydney has it all: airport you can take deep-blue harbor, conveniently near Sydney?s public train awesome beaches, , the harbor for easy system to many and world-class and quick access to famous
way to see much of the city is a
attractions. Since Sydney is such
short amount of time. The train
a popular choice for tourists, it is
can, at times, be difficult to use
not hard to find transportation
with children because of large
and
crowds, so taxi cabs and buses
family?s
are available for transportation
which makes planning a trip
as well. There are also so many
there easy and breezy!
lodging
continued fr om page 28
that
needs
and
fits your budget,
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MINDYOINUR M A N N E R S ASIA Greetings Most Asian cultures have accepted the western handshake, but be careful not to grip too firmly because it is a sign of disrespect. In the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Singapore greet with a prayerful gesture. Do not ever refer to a person by their first name until a close relationship is established.
Formal Business Meeting Meetings are set up weeks in advance. Punctuality is critical. Meetings typically start with small talk. If you give someone your business card hand it to them face up with both hands. If you receive a business card read it before putting the card into your pocket.
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Eating The oldest or highest up in static leads in sitting and taking the first bite of food. Be sure to leave a little food on your plate after you are finished because it is a sign of respect. Do not take seconds on food until it is offered to you. Do not point or gesture with your chopsticks. If you finish your drink allow another guest to pour you a refill. After they have done so, return the gesture by refilling their drink.
Open Happiness
By: Price Le Clercq
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Visit the Ubud Mon key Forest Park today! An d experien ce a feelin g like n o other
Scan here for more n i formation or visit http:/ / www.mon keyforestubud.com/
By Lucy Bryan
Tr avel er 's Guide: Souvenir s By Hunt er Wil l iams
1. Kendama A Kendama is perfect for any traveler looking to pass time in between activities or site seeing in Asia, or anyone who has an interest in traditional Japanese toys. These ball and stick game was made in Japan in the 1700. The average price for a Kendama is $10.00 (prices may vary).
2. Folding Fans Although you can probably find folding fans in many places in America, but you can also find real tradition, quality folding fans in Japan. This item targets the tourists with interest in antiques. The price for a quality folding fan is $8.00 (prices vary).
3. Calligraphy Brush(es) The Calligraphy brush, one of the most culturally significant objects in Asia, originally made in China. These brushes are used to make traditional Chinese paintings. The average price for a set of three is $13.00. 41 41 Pg. 41
The wet markets in Singapore compare to no other grocery shopping experience, as you can see a different and interesting culture while completing your chores. They are typically divided into two sections, wet and dry. In the wet section fresh meats and poultry is typically sold, while in the dry section powerful spices are herbs can be found. The Tekka Wet Market offers the most diversity in culture and the most booths China is known worldwide as a 'tea culture," which makes it critical to enjoy freshly brewed tea at least one time during your trip. Gizhou is a Chinese mountainous province that produces a large supply of the world's green tea. Since, the tea is grown in the mountains, it grows for a longer period of time, which causes it to soak up more nutrients from the environment and have a unique taste that you can only find in China.
Foodie? Come H ere By L ucy Bryan
Experience a whole new culture at the Bangkok floating markets, unexampled by anything in the world. At these markets, locals are selling some of the best and most flavorful food one can taste. The markets are known for serving the freshest seafood, such as grilled squid or roasted shrimp. The Bangkok floating markets are known for the food served there, and many people go to them just to get a taste of it. Want to get acquire a wider taste of Asian cuisine? Take a cooking class at the Sydney Fish Market to close out your trip. The class offers hands-on lessons with revered Australian chefs and freshly caught seafood. You can make dishes from all over the world; a Spanish paella, for example, or maybe the famous chili crab from Singapore. After you participate in the lesson and cook your meal, you are able to sample what you prepared along with a wine tasting to end your evening. The lessons at the Sydney Fish Market are the perfect way to end your trip! 42
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