By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Most people are thrilled to drive a Mercedes-Benz. But I sensed trouble when my husband George rented a brand new Mercedes-Benz when we were in England a few years ago. “No, I don’t want a new car,” I objected. “And I don’t want a Mercedes.” “The (car rental) guy […]
10 Vietnamese street foods you’ve probably never heard of
By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly When I travel to Việt Nam, the number one highlight for me is not even seeing family — it’s being able to sample dishes and food that I cannot get here in Seattle. And that’s not a knock on my family members — I love them. It’s more to […]
Experiencing the aloha spirit of the Hawaiian Islands
By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly The Hawaiian Islands are a special place for many visitors who vacation there every year. Daniel Chun, Director of Sales, Community and Public Relations for Alaska Airlines’ Hawai’i office, attributed the aloha spirit to the reason people keep coming back. When to travel Chun said that the Hawai’i trade […]
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 […]
Oh, wonderful Singapore
By Steve Danishek and Dee Tezelli NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY If you have frequent flyer mileage banked and never seem to get a break to redeem them, to travel to an extraordinary destination, Singapore is the place for you! Alaska Airlines recently announced their mileage partnership with Singapore Airlines, so Alaska miles can get you mileage […]
Western brand, Chinese characteristics: Club Med at Guilin
By KELVIN CHAN Associated Press GUILIN, China (AP) — After 10 days of crisscrossing southwestern China by high-speed train with two young children in tow, exploring minority villages amid rugged scenery and often sleeping in grimy hotels, it was time for a break. And what better way to decompress from our fascinating yet grueling family […]
To Airbnb or not to Airbnb?
Let’s face it — most of us are creatures of habit. So when my husband suggested we stay at an Airbnb for a recent and unexpected trip to Asia, I was more than a little hesitant. Who would want to give up fresh towels, concierge services, and those free little bottles of …
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