Word: beachings
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...irony not lost on the people of Arugam Bay that the waters from which they make their livelihood came so close to ruining them. With its 2-m waves, this 3-km stretch of beach on Sri Lanka's east coast is considered one of the world's top 10 surfing destinations and is home to the annual British pro surfing championships. Over the past decade, a small industry of hotels and restaurants grew up around the board riders...
...under attack. Nearly three years ago, on Oct. 12, 2002, two bombs killed 202 people there. This time, beginning around 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 1, three explosions ripped through southern Bali within about 10 minutes of each other: first came the Kuta blast, then two more at beach restaurants in the high-end tourist hangout of Jimbaran Bay, 8 km away. The authorities said suicide bombers wearing vests packed with explosives were responsible, and that their remains were found at the scenes. At least 26 people were killed and more than 100 injured...
...Bali's capital Denpasar, Sanglah Hospital was filled with the wounded and the dead. Irzalisa Irsjafri, a 31-year-old Indonesian patient covered in cuts and bruises, says she was eating with 13 friends on the beach when there was a huge noise: "I got up and saw bodies all around, not moving. I'm sure they were dead." Her husband suffered abdominal injuries and remains in intensive care. Outside the hospital, young Indonesian men light candles for the victims. White cloth banners are strung along a fence, reflecting the anger and despair the attacks have generated among Balinese. "Kill...
...Victims I am disappointed with the coverage of Pattaya in your article "The People's Paradise" [Aug. 15-22]. The author wrongly portrays the Thai beach resort. Pattaya is, in fact, a vibrant international destination for families and individuals from across Thailand and around the world. Gone are the days of catering to American G.I.s and in are the days of honeymooners, independent backpackers, and families of all cultures. With water parks, shopping malls, nearby tropical islands, sailboating, zoos, Buddhist temples, water sports and several world-class 18-hole golf courses, there is little doubt why the young European family...
...expanding beach city and do suffer from some of the drawbacks of increased popularity, but victims of mass tourism we are not. Pattaya has one of the most diverse sets of expat residents and tourists of any Southeast Asian city. The diversity and open-mindedness that has attracted so many is ingrained in our city's heritage. From the local seafood vendors (who still sell seafood along the beach) to the luxurious foreign restaurants across the street, Pattaya is a unique crossroad of cultures...