Celebrate Pacific Island Art and Culture at These U.S. Museums If you're interested in learning about the art and culture of the Pacific Islands, you don't need to travel far. Museums across the U.S. offer impressive collections that highlight the history, traditions, and...
A Path Less Traveled in the Philippines: One Filipino-American’s Journey of Discovery There are many stories of self-discovery and coming of age. So many, that it's practically its own genre in literature and film. They're supposed to help us cope with times of transition in our lives, mostly...
Tigers, Tuk Tuks & Cassava Fries: My Day in the Life as an Indonesian English Teacher How it Began Our feet dragging, Mike, Dan and I walk ourselves up to the front desk and ring the bell. We look unkempt -- dirty, smoky & stinking of sulfur -- tired and ready to collapse onto a bed....
Asian and Pacific Islander Festivals That You Should Experience Across the US The United States has long been a beacon of hope for immigrants from around the world. One of the most proudest groups to have arrived on American soil and to have contributed in a significant way to the...
Traveling to Beijing? Here’s What You Should Know Before You Go! Traveling to Beijing but don't know where to start? How about right here? Much like the country of China itself, it's capital, Beijing, is a vast and exciting city bustling with things to do and see. It's easy...
Uprooted or Rooted Up? My First Solo Trip to the Home of My Ancestors Is this home? I laid my hand on the cold clay and traced the outlines of Gods and Goddesses carved onto the wall of a Hindu Temple that dated back to a time when India, Pakistan and Bangladesh were one big...
Exploring the Pacific Islands: Find Your Dream Island Getaway! Have you been haunted by the dream of a Pacific Island vacation? Your imagination envisioning gorgeous beaches and picturesque lagoons? Your daydreams filled with the Polynesia imagery and thrilling ocean...
Which Asian Vacation Is Perfect for You? With all the diverse cultures and cuisines that incorporate Asia, it's hard to choose just one place in which to spend your hard-earned vacation time. If you're planning a trip to the East to sample some...
My Perspective – Solo Female Travel as a Muslim and South Asian-American As a proud Bangladeshi-American, I think of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month as a testament to our significant presence and impact on the American narrative, and a reminder to recognize the good, the bad...
Discover America’s Oldest Chinatown — in San Francisco! From New York to Los Angeles, from Boston to Honolulu, almost every major city throughout the U.S. has its own Chinatown. But for the most authentic experience, there's no comparison to the original: the San...
Places & Events to Appreciate Asian Pacific Heritage in America The month of May brings more with it than warmer weather and the promise of spring. It's also Asian Pacific Heritage Month, and what better way to celebrate than by educating yourself? Luckily, there are...
Hainan Airlines: Bridging Distances and Different Cultures As the month of May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we're looking at organizations that work tirelessly to build a stronger cultural understanding between China and the US. Hainan Airlines is one of...
The Flavors of the Pacific: 6 Distinct Dishes You Need to Sample If the way to one’s heart is through their stomach, the Pacific Islands sure know how to capture hearts! From Hawaii to Fiji, the many islands that make up this part of the world boast distinctive flavors...
A Look at the Rich Cultural Traditions of the Pacific Islands Stretching all the way from the black-sand beaches of New Zealand to the welcoming palm trees of the Hawaiian Islands, the Pacific Islands have historically had a close relationship with America. But these...
