The Trans-Siberian Railway for beginners: the sequel
Nick Hawkins continues his planning for an upcoming trip on the Trans-Siberian Express. He takes travelers through city stops, purchasing tickets, reserving hotels, getting visas and thoughts about immunizations and necessary medicines.
Big Brother is watching travelers — here’s what you can do about it
A group of Canadian human-rights advocates and computer security researchers has discovered a huge surveillance program in China that may be tracking your phone calls. It’s just the latest in a series of computer-security breaches that may affect travelers.
The latest Olympic scandal: Chinese authorities block iTunes
First it was the lip-synching scandal, then child actors, and of course the digital faked fireworks at the opening ceremony. Then it was the alleged faked passports of the Chinese gymnasts at the Olympic games. But now, the Chinese government has definitely gone too far. They’ve blocked iTunes access.
Breathing in Beijing may be hazardous to your health
OK, you’ve got your flights to China and tickets to the opening ceremony, track, cycling and other Beijing Olympic events. You’ve read about the pollution in Beijing, so are you going to pack face masks? That’s a question running through the minds of many travelers going to the Olympics.
Chinese government tells airlines: “Improve customer service — or else”
Perhaps the FAA should consider hiring China’s deputy head of the civil aviation regulator, Yang Guoqing. When passengers get unruly and riot, he places the blame squarely on poor airline customer service.
The chicken without sexual life is really delicious
Forget the Summer Olympics. This is the summer of “lost in translation.”
High speed train crash kills dozens
A high-speed passenger train jumped its tracks and slammed into another train in eastern China on Monday, killing at least 66 people and injuring hundreds.
Hawaii looks to Far East
As Hawaiian tourism dips, officials there are courting tourists from South Korea and China to help boost the island state’s economy.
Hijacker takes 10 Australians hostage
Police shot and killed a man Wednesday after he hijacked a bus in northwest China and took 10 Australians hostage.
Beijing opens Olympic-sized terminal
Beijing opened its newest airport terminal Friday, a gargantuan glass-and-steel creation built to accommodate a surge in visitors for the Summer Olympics. The 14-million-square-foot complex will handle tourists for this year’s summer Olympic Games.