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PICTORIAL: We fly 1st

PICTORIAL: We fly 1st

Last month, ANA Airlines celebrated the launch of its new route from Seattle to Tokyo (Narita), debuting the flight menu and inviting guests to experience the plane’s modern interior and spacious seats. The new route will be its first direct flight from Seattle to Japan, and will include same day connecting flights to other Asian [...]

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Posted in Travel, Vol 31 No 28 | 7/7-7/130 Comments

Texas  White House, cowboys, and big grocery stores

Texas White House, cowboys, and big grocery stores

Texas was not on my list of places to visit. But I can’t say no to my loved ones. How could I resist sharing in the joyous moments with my brother, the proud father who would walk down the aisle with his daughter, passing his torch to the next generation!

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Posted in Travel, Vol 29 No 16 | 4/17-4/233 Comments

Lessons I took away from my school reunion

Lessons I took away from my school reunion

Women lose weight, buy new clothes, color their hair, and fly across the ocean to seize “the moment” in their lives.

I have to confess that I am one of these vain creatures who invest lots of money — $150 worth of new outfits and shoes plus airfare to fly to Hong Kong — for a unique occasion.

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Posted in Travel, Vol 28 No 48 | 11/21-11/274 Comments

From penning articles to penguin wrangling

From penning articles to penguin wrangling

A year ago, I was working for Northwest Asian Weekly as the editor when a crazy opportunity presented itself: to go work in Argentina at Punta Tombo, home of the largest colony of Magellanic penguins in the world.

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Posted in Lifestyle, Travel, Vol 28 No 27 | 6/27 - 7/31 Comment

The White House, people, and all that jazz!

The White House, people, and all that jazz!

By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Photos taken by George Liu. Can ordinary folks see the White House? Yes, and it doesn’t even cost you a penny.

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Posted in Lifestyle, Travel, Vol 28 No 22 | 5/23 - 5/299 Comments

How to be adventurous in Japan without speaking Japanese

How to be adventurous in Japan without speaking Japanese

If uncertainties and surprises thrill you, read on. If you can walk up big steps and traverse long distances in good spirit, this is the trip for you. If you enjoy experiencing new foods and striking up conversations with strangers, continue on.

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Posted in Travel, Vol 28 No 15 | 4/4 - 4/102 Comments

Of all the Chinese cities, why Beijing?

Of all the Chinese cities, why Beijing?

If you have to choose one place to visit in China, where should you go?

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Posted in Travel, Vol 27 No 49 | 11/29 - 12/50 Comments

Beijing after the Olympics, is still wonderful

Beijing after the Olympics, is still wonderful

The best time to visit Beijing is now ? Cheaper hotels, less traffic, nicer weather. There is also an opportunity to get a sense of the Olympics before it?s too late.

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Posted in Lifestyle, Travel, Vol 27 No 47 | 11/15-210 Comments

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