By Beatrice Tan Agonizing stories of the Vietnam war, the popular Vietnamese “pho,” colorful traditional dresses and the Mekong River all paint the picture of Vietnam, the hidden charm. All the stories of Vietnam that have been thrown out there have always felt made-up, but after a trip ... Read More about Colors of Vietnam: A Teen’s Journey
Top 5 Experiences in Malaysia I Will Never Forget
By Bethany Looi My mom was born in Malaysia and if it weren't for that, honestly, I wouldn't have known Malaysia was a country. The majority of my relatives currently live in Malaysia so it was only natural that we would have to visit them at some point. The first time I went at age 12, was ... Read More about Top 5 Experiences in Malaysia I Will Never Forget
Cozumel, Mexico: A Detour or Two to a Local Fresh Market
The four walls of classrooms can be uneventful for one who is learning about food of the world through a video or a textbook. But a visit to the four walls of a real fresh market brought everything alive and exciting to the eyes of a teen. While most of the travelers were sun bathing at ... Read More about Cozumel, Mexico: A Detour or Two to a Local Fresh Market
Travel and Languages
You may crack up laughing when you see food packages that read “Cat Smacks” instead of “Cat Snacks.” How about this, Nika instead of Nike for your T-shirts! Years ago when the children were little my parents would send little packages of clothing for Christmas, gifts they bought on their vacation ... Read More about Travel and Languages
The Delicious Side of Cozumel, Mexico
Somewhere away from all the souvenir and duty free shops, in the middle of town was Josefina's blue and white house. For USD7 the cab driver took us to her front door. It was about six blocks from the waterfront where the cruise ship docked. We discovered Cocina con Alma through Fodor's Mexico ... Read More about The Delicious Side of Cozumel, Mexico