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 […]
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 …
Outdoors enthusiasts travel cross-country to promote diversity in public lands
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 […]
BLOG: Travel inspires you to be wise
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Running a media operation is stressful. To recharge myself, I took a trip recently to California and Mexico. It’s not just all the good […]
How I got on a motorbike, stared death in the face, and fell in deeper love with the motherland
A white bus with green decals cut in front of me — it was this pretty big and sleek-looking tour bus that carried Korean-looking people.
Falling for Zimbabwe – Part 2
The local name for Victoria Falls is Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning the smoke that thunders.
Falling for Zimbabwe
The giant’s copper-colored eye was as big as a baseball and he knew we were watching — he could see us and smell us.
Off the beaten path: an exotic Japanese futon and breakfast escape on Bainbridge Island
How does an American woman who doesn’t speak Japanese manage to run a traditional Japanese guest house called a ryokan?
Tips for happy travels to Asia and back
I’m no millionaire. So my little family and I limit vacations that require travel by plane, and our travels overseas are even less frequent.
“I Left My Tooth in Taiwan”
Have you ever listened to that Tony Bennett song, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”? Understandably, that quirky city, with personality to spare, has left an indelible impression on those who have ventured there. Like San Francisco, the densely populated and bustling city of Taipei, Taiwan has also captured a spot in my heart.
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