China rocked

Article Abstract:

The historic town of Lijiang, China, was rocked by a 7.0 intensity earthquake on Feb. 3, 1996. The town had just started to emerge as a haven for tourists because of its quaint old houses and cobbled roads. Lijiang has been inhabited by the Nakhi, a non-Chinese group.

China, Analysis, Earthquakes, Natural disasters, Historic sites

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Guidebooks for people who like surprises

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Tony and Maureen Wheeler produce the Lonely Planet Guides for travelers who want information about obscure locations. The Wheelers avoid rating facilities and say secret places may be listed, but do list 'secret' places. Their books are full of surprises.

Information services

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A Filipina's return

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Scarlet Deford was born of Filipino parents but was adopted and raised by an American couple in the US. Scarlet visited the Philippines with her parents when she was 13 to discover for herself what Filipino culture is like.

Personal narratives, Description and travel, Philippines, Children, Adopted, Adopted children, Filipino Americans

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