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...visit, made possible when Taiwan decided in November to open the way to mainland tourists (only a few, including those on business or affiliated with trade delegations, were allowed before), is being touted as a friendly attempt to improve cross-strait relations. But the going is slow. Taiwan is initially allowing only mainland tourists who are living or studying outside China. Still, the visit is the latest sign that tensions are easing. In a speech late last month, Beijing's top foreign policy czar indicated that he would have no problem if members of Taiwan's ruling party were...
...Barr has managed to throw Bridget Jones onto The Beach. But The Beach gave some insight into the backpacking scene, while Backpack rarely ventures from the tourist quarter...
...Philippines is one of America’s allies in the Pacific Rim. In the midst of the global economic downturn and growing concerns about the fundamentalist movement, the tourist industry in the Philippines has been depressed. The Philippine government’s request presents an opportunity for America to work with the Philippines not only to eliminate Abu Sayyaf but also to encourage Philippine economic growth and ensure the safety of foreigners in the country...
Shangri-la. The very name is an incantation that evokes images of a mythical mountain paradise where peace reigns and life approaches perfection. Drawn from the pages of James Hilton's 1933 classic, Lost Horizon, Shangri-la has become synonymous with exotic escapism, a connotation not lost on the tourist industry...
...majestic, glacier-draped Mount Kagbo, Yunnan's highest peak at 6,740 m?lives up to its billing. A steep scramble up the mountain's flank will bring hikers to the foot of the glacier, which lies at the heart of Shangri-la, according to the glossiest of the tourist brochures...