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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Texas White House, cowboys, and big grocery stores
Posted on 15 April 2010.
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!
Posted in Travel, Vol 29 No 16 | 4/17-4/233 Comments
Lessons I took away from my school reunion
Posted on 19 November 2009.
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.
Posted in Travel, Vol 28 No 48 | 11/21-11/274 Comments
From penning articles to penguin wrangling
Posted on 26 June 2009.
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.
Posted in Lifestyle, Travel, Vol 28 No 27 | 6/27 - 7/31 Comment
The White House, people, and all that jazz!
Posted on 21 May 2009.
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.
Posted in Lifestyle, Travel, Vol 28 No 22 | 5/23 - 5/299 Comments
How to be adventurous in Japan without speaking Japanese
Posted on 02 April 2009.
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.
Posted in Travel, Vol 28 No 15 | 4/4 - 4/102 Comments
Of all the Chinese cities, why Beijing?
Posted on 29 November 2008.
If you have to choose one place to visit in China, where should you go?
Posted in Travel, Vol 27 No 49 | 11/29 - 12/50 Comments
Beijing after the Olympics, is still wonderful
Posted on 08 November 2008.
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.
Posted in Lifestyle, Travel, Vol 27 No 47 | 11/15-210 Comments
