By Joshua Holland NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY In a world full of seemingly increased shared prosperity and more opportunities, life for people today is better than ever. Increasingly however, in the wake of high profile suicides of beloved celebrities like Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, who on the surface seemed to have it all, many have […]
Chic liquid nitro ice cream boutique to expand
By Tiffany Ran Northwest Asian Weekly Bellevue’s Fog Rose Ice Cream Boutique is the closest one can come to eating fresh churned ice cream. That is because each flavor is spun with liquid nitrogen, becoming ice cream only upon customer request. Customers choose a flavor of their choice and pick from a range of toppings […]
Highlights of our tour in South Korea
By John Liu NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY This article will serve as a brief overview of some highlights on my trip in South Korea. My girlfriend and I are fascinated by South Korean culture (e.g., K-pop, fabulous cosmetic products, great Korean BBQ, and the constant threats of war by Kim Jong Un). In November 2017, we […]
Soaring to new heights as a pilot
By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly For Chazmin Peters, a first officer with Alaska Airlines, aviation was not something that initially came naturally to her. “Once I knew that I wanted to become a pilot, I realized that I had to be better — I needed to be impressive enough to become one,” said Peters. […]
Fantasy palaces, exciting flavors, new friends in easy Morocco
By Scott Wittet and Gary Tang Special to the Northwest Asian Weekly Just ahead of me, further along the dimly lit souk alleyway, the tourist — cameras dangling from his neck — was being dragged by the arm into a tiny shop. I was a young backpacker who obviously had no money, so most of […]
10 tips for traveling solo — (This listicle is especially applicable if you are female.)
By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly I love hanging out with myself. I love eating at restaurants alone, going to movies alone, and taking long walks alone. I also enjoy traveling alone. Let me take a moment to extol the virtues of solo travel. When you travel by yourself, you can go at your own […]
The other kind of blood donation: apheresis — And why it’s so important to local patients
By Dr. YanYun Wu Chief Medical Officer, Bloodworks Northwest When most people think about blood donation, they picture giving whole blood. You arrive, answer some medical and travel questions, do a quick health check, then relax and donate a pint. Afterwards, enjoy snacks and juice. Comfortable and easy. And in less than an hour, you […]
South Asians, take heart!
By Janice Nesamani NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Almost one in three of the 3.5 million South Asians in the United States will die from heart disease before age 65 — that’s a four-fold higher risk than other ethnicities, but no one really knows why. Most of us inherit certain traits from our parents or grandparents. I […]
Redmond doctor practices culturally competent wellness
By Jessica Kai Curry Northwest Asian Weekly Dr. Sadia Habib, of Overlake Medical Clinic in Redmond, places the cultural needs of patients at the forefront of her mission. A practicing Muslim, she grew up in Pakistan, where she went to medical school. At first, she wanted to be an engineer, but when her mother fell […]
“We don’t like to talk about death” — AARP VP on end-of-life care, and cultural taboos
By Carolyn Bick NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Every now and then, Daphne Kwok’s parents will drop hints about what they want, should they become unable to take care of themselves. But it’s never direct, and it’s almost always casual. “It is an ongoing conversation, and ongoing dialogue. I would say that sometimes, it’s a little more […]
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