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Whereas some countries are shutting their doors, others are eager for travelers to visit and spend money. Vietnam and the rest of SARS-affected Southeast Asia are stepping up incentives for travel.

Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, one of the most beautiful places in the world but also one of the most backwards and oppressive, some say, is closing its doors to the meager foreign influence it experienced through English teachers.

Naturally news junkies, we've scoured the Web and gotten tips from our friends around the globe of interest to our readers.

Japan JET Program Taking Apps
People who have done JET either loved it or hated it, but, it's one of the best-paying ways to avoid English McSchools and truly integrate into the daily routine of Japan. more >>

KSA Closing Doors
The staff here at IO have met a few people who made a pretty penny teaching English in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Well, the Saudis may be paying a load of money to better their public image here in the US but English teachers are getting the boot. more >>

SaigonTourist Opening in SF
Besides the first Vietnam Air flight ever landing at San Francisco International Airport recently and US-Vietnam mutual air agreements (note the news that foreigners now get cheaper flighs on the airline for incountry travel), one of the largest tourism promoters in Vietnam is opening a San Francisco office. more >>

Sailing the Pacific
Kyosuke Tomoda made his childhood dream come true by sailing from Osaka to the port of San Francisco recently. The 27 year-old Osaka native left his homeland on Aug. 2, the day of his late father’s birthday, aboard a 26-ft. fiberglass sloop named For You, in honor of his father. The trip took two months and 17 days and Tomoda sailed 5,374 miles before achieving his goal.

He arrived in San Francisco on Oct. 17 and was greeted by his family and friends. Yoh Aoki, a sailor and long-time mentor for Tomoda was there as well. In 1974, Aoki was the first man to sail a 21-foot boat around the world alone. more >>

Happy Birthday Lonely Planet
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the travel gurus published One Planet, a book of photographs that shows the many faces of the world. A great book to have at home when you’re feeling the travel itch but can’t afford to go anywhere. Also, this fall, LP published an update of their Thailand and Vietnam books which are definitely worth checking out. more >>

Art-SITES San Francisco
Newly published is Sidra Stich’s addition to her series of guidebooks on contemporary art, architecture and design. Art SITES San Francisco gives a run-down of all stop-worthy architectural structures, interior design stores and galleries in the Bay Area. The guidebook makes a great gift for the arts-inclined friend.

The previously published guidebooks include Paris, Spain, Britain and Ireland, and France. more >>

Stay a night, win a Green Card
Easy Goin’, a hostel in San Francisco, is offering international travelers a chance to win a Green Card by entering the lottery through them. The staff will file the application for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program for you.

The DV 2005 applications will be accepted by the Dept. of State Nov. 1-Dec. 31. If you’ve stayed with them before, just include the dates and confirmation number and they’ll give you a $10 discount! more >>

Send us the vaguest outline of an newsworthy tidbit you've heard or the link to a story (we'll include your name if we use it), to: editor@insideoutmag.com

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	Whereas some countries are shutting their doors, others are eager for travelers to visit and spend money. Vietnam and the rest of SARS-affected Southeast Asia are stepping up incentives for travel. Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, one of the most beautiful places in the world but also one of the most backwards and oppressive, some say, is closing its doors to the meager foreign influence it experienced through English teachers. Naturally news junkies, we've scoured the Web and gotten tips from our friends around the globe of interest to our readers. Japan JET Program Taking Apps People who have done JET either loved it or hated it, but, it's one of the best-paying ways to avoid English McSchools and truly integrate into the daily routine of Japan. more >> KSA Closing Doors The staff here at IO have met a few people who made a pretty penny teaching English in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Well, the Saudis may be paying a load of money to better their public image here in the US but English teachers are getting the boot. more >> SaigonTourist Opening in SF Besides the first Vietnam Air flight ever landing at San Francisco International Airport recently and US-Vietnam mutual air agreements (note the news that foreigners now get cheaper flighs on the airline for incountry travel), one of the largest tourism promoters in Vietnam is opening a San Francisco office. more >>				Sailing the Pacific Kyosuke Tomoda made his childhood dream come true by sailing from Osaka to the port of San Francisco recently. The 27 year-old Osaka native left his homeland on Aug. 2, the day of his late father’s birthday, aboard a 26-ft. fiberglass sloop named For You, in honor of his father. The trip took two months and 17 days and Tomoda sailed 5,374 miles before achieving his goal. He arrived in San Francisco on Oct. 17 and was greeted by his family and friends. Yoh Aoki, a sailor and long-time mentor for Tomoda was there as well. In 1974, Aoki was the first man to sail a 21-foot boat around the world alone. more >> Happy Birthday Lonely Planet To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the travel gurus published One Planet, a book of photographs that shows the many faces of the world. A great book to have at home when you’re feeling the travel itch but can’t afford to go anywhere. Also, this fall, LP published an update of their Thailand and Vietnam books which are definitely worth checking out. more >> Art-SITES San Francisco Newly published is Sidra Stich’s addition to her series of guidebooks on contemporary art, architecture and design. Art SITES San Francisco gives a run-down of all stop-worthy architectural structures, interior design stores and galleries in the Bay Area. The guidebook makes a great gift for the arts-inclined friend. The previously published guidebooks include Paris, Spain, Britain and Ireland, and France. more >> Stay a night, win a Green Card Easy Goin’, a hostel in San Francisco, is offering international travelers a chance to win a Green Card by entering the lottery through them. The staff will file the application for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program for you. The DV 2005 applications will be accepted by the Dept. of State Nov. 1-Dec. 31. If you’ve stayed with them before, just include the dates and confirmation number and they’ll give you a $10 discount! more >> Send us the vaguest outline of an newsworthy tidbit you've heard or the link to a story (we'll include your name if we use it), to: editor@insideoutmag.com You can also send news items or press releases the address below: InsideOut Travel 815 Page St. #4 San Francisco, CA 94117 << home
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