By Gerardo R. Partido
Variety News Staff

THIS summer, the University of Guam will again offer its unique “low cost/high performance” cultural tour through Asia.
The trip runs a little less than four weeks, from June 9 to July 8.
The tour covers India, Thailand, and Nepal. Besides having a UOG expert in Asian culture, philosophy, and religion along with the travelers, efforts have also been made to get the best local and national guides for the trip, according to UOG spokesperson Cathleen Moore-Linn.
Under the tour rules, the participant can take the tour for academic credit (3 UOG credits-graduate or undergraduate) or for non-credit with no tuition charge.
According to a news release from the university, participants can expect to see the Taj Mahal, numerous forts, palaces and temples, as well as less visited, unique sites from the Hindu, Buddhist, Moslem, Christian, and Jain traditions.
In addition, there will be some time for fun excursions such as White Water rafting in the Himalayan mountains, going on an elephant safari through the Chitwan National Park, catching colorful cultural shows of dance, theatre, and song, and visiting local shopping markets.
The actual cost of the trip will vary based on the number of people who go on the trip and the exact number of sites that the group collectively selects to see.
However, a concerted effort will be made to keep the total cost of the trip at around $2,600.
An initiative meeting on the tour has already been held and interested parties can get information at 735-2800 or kskoog@uog9.uog.edu.