Asia articles

by Chris Springer, Contributing Editor
One of the most mysterious and arcane topics among airplane travelers is jet lag and its incapacitating effects on the traveler.
(Second of two parts) In the last issue I analyzed the ins and outs of bill paying abroad. In this issue, I offer additional suggestions on this topic. Debit card checklist
Dear Globetrotter: Welcome to the 356th issue of your monthly overseas travel magazine.
  On our trip to Thailand in February ’02, we found Bangkok hot and crowded, and the pollution was unbelievable. The northern part of the country was much nicer.— BARBARA RAGLAND, Oroville, CA
by Larry Flinner, Cincinnati, OH
by Jay Brunhouse, Contributing Editor
My wife and I took a trip to India (the “15-Day Romantic Rajasthan Passage”) and Bhutan (4-day extension) with Pacific Delight World Tours, March 12-April 1, ’05. Pacific Delight partnered with Creative Travel of India to handle the Indian component.
In October ’04 my wife and I had a sensational journey through Indochina. We booked our tour through All Asia Travel Company (57-59 Do Quang Dau St., District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; tel.
Here are some recommendations on places in Vietnam, from a trip my wife and I took April 28-May 12, ’05. We found three good eating places in HANOI.