European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 14, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Agencies move against sex tourism by Norbert Schnorbach Deutsche Presse Agen Lur v nations International organizations and tour operators have joined to fight against child prostitution. According to United nations statistics about 10 million children mainly in third world nations Are involved in  year another million children Falls into the hands of Brothel owners pimps and unscrupulous businessmen according to the Aid organization Terre Des Hommes. But sex tourists from the United states Western Europe Japan and Australia May no longer get away unpunished. Concerned nations like Thailand and the Philippines Are taking stricter Steps against sexual exploitation of children. A and those caught having sex with minors in brothels or hotels abroad often face trial in their own country. Germany has had such a Law since 1993. Tri other countries As Well Laws have been made stricter or there Are proposals to do so. Quot Why do men from Rich Industrial nations Cross half the world to rape children in the third world Quot with this question child Protection groups in Thailand launched a Campaign on the consequences of sex tourism to Quot child prostitution in Asia Africa and latin America has risen steeply along with increasing foreign tourism. More than 5 million vacationers come to Thailand annually. The japanese form the largest group followed by germans. Terre Des Hommes expert Christa the i continued from Page 16 a couple of years ago when i landed in san Francisco. I was headed for a two week sightseeing trip in California but my first Stop was a Luggage shop to buy a replacement. Make sure any outside pockets can be locked and lock them when you Fly. Theft from airline baggage is a common crime. When choosing a Duffel look for handles that wrap entirely around the bag rather than being attached Only at the top. Wraparound handles Are less Apt to be torn from the bag. A style garment bag Duffel bag or traditional snap shut suitcase pick the one that Best suits your travel habits. Lightweight garment bags such As the 7-Pound Viesse about $130 Are practical for carrying suits As Many As four dresses or other formal attire because your clothing is packed on hangers rather than folded. Thus the chances for wrinkle free travel Are better. Consider a Duffel if most of your travel is for recreation and your attire is casual but Don t pack a suit and expect it to emerge wrinkle free. Duffels Are a Good Choice for younger travellers. Traditional suitcases tend to be sturdier than either garment bags or duffels As such they offer More Protection to your clothing toiletries hair dryer portable Iron and similar items. Suits and dresses can be folded to avoid wrinkles. A carry on or not travel ers who Fly tend to fall into two categories a those who carry All their Luggage into the Cabin with them and those who Check their bags. I always Check my Duffel for convenience while waiting to Board lean wander through the Airport without hassling with it i Don t have to carry it Between connecting flights and i Don t have to compete in the Rush for overhead storage space. Those who Don t Check their Luggage should buy a bag that fits neatly in an a overhead bin or under the seat. Many flight attendants use compact cases such As the travel pro Roll aboard about $170 or the Samsonite carry on piggyback about $230designed for this purpose. These utilitarian suitcases have wheels and an attached handle. Some larger aircraft Are equipped with closets where garment bags can be Hung but Don t count on finding space on every flight. Most garment bags will fit comfortably in an overhead compartment but not when you overstuff them. Airlines generally impose size limits for carry on Luggage. Typical is us air. If you plan to put a suitcase beneath the seat in Dammermann says two thirds Are sex tourists and Quot about 10 percent of these have sex with  in neighbouring Cambodia and Vietnam the increasing flow of tourists has triggered fears of similar developments. Iri Cuba where tourism became the second largest foreign Exchange earner in the last few years prostitution has soared. In Brazil the misery of slums and Rural poverty is pushing Many of the millions of Street children into the flesh Trade. At the same time resistance to sexual exploitation of children is growing with almost All . Members pledging to protect children s rights. Humanitarian organizations Are cooperating with Interpol to bring child violators before courts in their homelands. They demand that child  More strongly condemned in countries  sex tourists come from. Tour organizers have a key role. In Germany almost All major travel agencies have pledged in the last few months to try to curb child prostitution. A. A the tour organizers promised to give information about the effects of child prostitution to travellers and to ensure that children Are not sexually exploited in. Hotels with which tour operators have agreements. While empty promises can t be ruled out sex tourists must increasingly become aware that they will have to account for their actions. In Thailand in the future. They will face up to 20 years in  by Scripps Howard news service front on you says the Carrier it cannot be larger than 8 by16 by 24 inches. Luggage for the overhead bin must be no larger than 10 by 16 by 21 inches. A folded garment bag should be no thicker than 8 inches. Quot v a wheels they Are the Way of the future. Even duffels now Are being manufactured with wheels although they add substantially to the Price. One example is the sturdy Batten kill Roll duffle which Sells for about $195. As i struggled with my full Duffel Down Long platforms Between trains in Italy last month i looked enviously on travellers who pulled their suitcases effortlessly behind them. But make sure the wheels Are recessed or otherwise protected from the hard knocks of everyday travel. Collapsible Luggage carts Are an alternative but not a very satisfactory one. In most cases you can t wheel a loaded cart Down an air plane or train aisle. Instead you have to carry both the cart and your suitcase. For safety reasons . Airlines generally require you to Stow the carts in your foot space rather than in an overhead compartment which is another nuisance. A designer bags Fine if you want them. But High style Luggage identifies you As wealthy and your belongings As potentially valuable. You become a target for Luggage thieves and worse. In a world of crime directed against tourists common sense suggests you carry Luggage that does t draw attention. A How Many pieces in some Sale rooms you see up to a half dozen pieces of matched Luggage on display. It s very doubtful you will need the entire set even if you have booked passage on a luxury cruise ship where passengers dress in tuxes and gowns for dinner. I make More than 20 overnight trips a year and i get by nicety with one. Medium sized Duffel an infrequently used overnight bag and a Small single suit garment bag for the rare occasion when i need business attire. In addition i always tote a soft sided briefcase As carry on Luggage with Reading material an extra pair of eyeglasses and a change of socks and underwear and some toiletries just in Case my bag goes astray a As it has on several occasions. Twice in the past 12 years my a wandering Luggage was returned to me Only after my trip was Over and i was Back at Home. In both instances i managed reasonably Well without them with Only a Bare minimum of replacement purchases. Maybe i could get by travelling without any Luggage at  t Brian works Security and has very irregular duty hours he has had to find Art alternative to classroom courses to fulfil his degree requirements a i highly recommend Chicago a vide courses for anyone looking to Complete an associate degree especially military members who Are unable to take traditional classroom courses a rots Cago Quality education anytime anywhere july 14, 1994 stripes Magazine 77. A t