TRAVEL WATCH: FEBRUARY 28, 2000 VOL. 155 NO. 8

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	Squeezing the Most Out of Economy Seats When it comes to comfort, not all aircraft are created equal Web Crawling Lani "the Baglady" Teshima's site tells how to pack everything you need into a carry-on bag Hot Deals Asian Trails is offering an eight-day driving tour from northern Thailand to Laos Off the Shelf What we eat is a matter less of taste than of habit, history and circumstance

TAXI! TAXI! The best way to get to know a city is to be chauffeured around by a friend. The Japan National Tourist Organization has launched a program called "Tokyo Jumbo Hire" that attempts to be the next best thing. For $145 an English-speaking driver will give you and a small group an enlightening four-hour spin around the city. Fax (81-3) 3896-8181 to request a brochure.

U-DRIVE Asian Trails is offering an eight-day driving tour from northern Thailand to Laos. Starting in Sukhothai and traveling north, drivers cross the Mekong River and head into Vientiane. From there you travel to Luang Prabang and back into Chiang Rai. Prices start at $316 per person and include vehicle and accommodation. Call (66-2) 658-6090 or visit its website.