Travel – Page 2

New Zealand: A country like no other

August 1, 2019 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Did you know there is a place called Hobbiton in New Zealand where Lord of the Rings (LotR) was filmed?

Giving back and spreading love overseas

April 18, 2019 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Most people love to travel the world to experience new cultures, food, and sights, and others travel to find new ways to give back. Volunteering abroad can be a great way to find inspiration and learn about the challenges others face, outside of their usual surroundings.

Paradise island getaway

April 18, 2019 By Ruth Bayang

If you like to vacation like I do — get away from it all, unplug (no phone service, no internet, no TV), be near the ocean, rest, relax, and rejuvenate your spirit — the island getaway I just returned from is your ticket.

Highlights of a trip to Japan

April 18, 2019 By Northwest Asian Weekly

You may have read the travel article I wrote last year called “Highlights of our tour in South Korea,” in our July 5, 2018 issue. On the same trip, Tracy, my girlfriend at the time who is now my wife, and I also stopped by Japan.

Oaxaca is more than great food (but don’t miss the food!)

April 18, 2019 By Northwest Asian Weekly

When I think of a vacation destination that offers everything a tourist could want, Oaxaca, Mexico springs to my mind.

A Tale of two Seattles — now and then: Japan Airlines returns to Seattle after 27 years

April 18, 2019 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly When Japan Airlines (JAL) ended its Seattle flight in 1992, most people assumed it had more to do with JAL. Now that JAL has resumed its Seattle flight, the story unfolds a different reality — it has more to do with Seattle. What happened to Seattle during the past […]

Minimize your risks while traveling

October 19, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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

October 19, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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

October 19, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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

July 5, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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 […]