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Highlights of our tour in South Korea

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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

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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. […]

10 tips for traveling solo — (This listicle is especially applicable if you are female.)

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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

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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

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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 […]

Outdoors enthusiasts travel cross-country to promote diversity in public lands

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By Tim Gruver NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Ambreen Tariq was just 8 years old when she traveled halfway across the world to the United States from India. The daughter of immigrant parents who both worked two jobs to make ends meet, Tariq grew up all across the country as a part of what she calls a […]