julia ross

writer/journalist



Julia Ross is a freelance writer specializing in travel, environmental issues and Chinese culture.  She lives in Washington, D.C.




























Recent Stories
Wise words can be fuzzy That Elusive Chinese Word
Christian Science Monitor
June 2008
An essay on the quirks of learning to speak Mandarin.


 

Empires Strike Bags
Plenty
June/July 2008
A look at the global move to tax or ban plastic bags.

 
  2008 U.S. Presidential Candidate Travel Scorecard
World Hum/Travel Channel
January 2008
An irreverent look at the candidates' global travel profiles. Featured on MSNBC Travel Editor Peter Greenberg's XM radio show.






Photos via Flickr (Creative Commons):  Chinese characters: kevindooley;
Obama: realjames016 ; Beijing Olympic Stadium: CATIC-TEDer
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