Community Guides

Guides, tips and know-how for Vietnamese people in the US

Wandering the Surreal Desert Boulders of Joshua Tree and Desert Modern Oasis of Palm Springs

Scramble massive granite boulders in Hidden Valley, stargaze under celestial dark skies beneath twisted Joshua trees, and explore mid-century modern glamour and date shakes in Palm Springs.

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Exploring the Emerald Cliffs of the Na Pali Coast and Grand Canyons of Kauai the Garden Isle

Sail beneath the four-thousand-foot emerald sea cliffs of the Na Pali Coast, marvel at the crimson expanse of Waimea Canyon, and feast on fresh ahi poke and slow-roasted kalua pork on Kauai.

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Witnessing Tidewater Glaciers and Marine Wildlife in Kenai Fjords National Park and Historic Seward Alaska

Cruise past thunderous calving tidewater glaciers in Aialik Bay, spot orcas and sea otters in Resurrection Bay, and feast on wild Alaskan king crab and sockeye salmon in historic Seward.

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Driving the Autumn Canopy of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Unwinding in Historic Mountain Town Asheville

Drive America's Favorite Drive beneath fiery sugar maples, marvel at the Gilded Age Biltmore Estate, and savor pan-fried mountain trout and flaky biscuits in vibrant Asheville.

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Chasing Autumn Waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge and Savoring the Culinary Culture of Portland

Marvel at the roaring two-tiered cascade of Multnomah Falls, drive the historic Columbia River Highway, explore Powells City of Books, and graze through Portlands food cart pods.

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Wandering the Earth Toned Adobe Alleys of Santa Fe and Sacred Multi Tiered Pueblos of Taos in Autumn

Explore the thousand-year-old living heritage of Taos Pueblo, stroll beneath golden cottonwoods on historic Canyon Road, and savor authentic green chile stew and blue corn enchiladas in Santa Fe.

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Wandering the Moss Draped Canopy of Hoh Rain Forest and Wild Pacific Shores of Olympic National Park

Explore the primeval emerald canopy of Hoh Rain Forest, watch bugling Roosevelt elk herds, climb Hurricane Ridge, and feast on sweet Pacific Dungeness crab along the coast.

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Discovering the Cobalt Blue Waters of Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay in Autumn with Lakeside Wood Fired Feasts

Explore the crystal-clear cobalt waters of Emerald Bay, hike the granite shores of the Rubicon Trail, watch the autumn kokanee salmon run, and savor cedar-plank salmon feasts.

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Exploring the Golden Autumn Forests and Majestic Alpine Peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park

Experience brilliant golden quaking aspens around Bear Lake, listen to the bugle of wild bull elk in Moraine Park, and drive above the clouds on Trail Ridge Road in Colorado.

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Walking Through the Towering Red Cliffs of Zion and Fairyland Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon in Autumn

Wade the emerald waters of The Narrows, marvel at the two-thousand-foot red sandstone walls of Zion, and explore the enchanting labyrinth of limestone hoodoos in Bryce Canyon in autumn.

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Exploring the Historic Heart of Texas from the San Antonio River Walk to Austin Music and Smoked Brisket

Stroll shaded stone bridges along the San Antonio River Walk, savor melt-in-your-mouth Central Texas smoked brisket, and soak up live music and natural springs in Austin.

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Strolling Through Autumn in Historic Boston from Beacon Hill Gaslit Bricks to Harbor Seafood Feasts

Trace four centuries of American history along the red-brick Freedom Trail, wander beneath fiery maples on gaslit Acorn Street, and feast on steaming clam chowder and crispy cannoli.

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Standing Beneath the Giant Granite Monoliths of Yosemite from El Capitan to Ancient Sequoias

Gaze across glacier-carved granite cliffs from Tunnel View to Half Dome, wander among thousand-year-old sequoias in Mariposa Grove, and savor cedar-plank salmon beside roaring lodge fireplaces.

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Wandering Through the Historic Heart of Washington DC from the National Mall to Georgetown Cobblestones

Walk among neoclassical marble monuments on the National Mall, discover historic brick rowhouses and gaslit alleys in Georgetown, and feast on sweet Maryland blue crab and legendary DC half-smokes.

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Embracing the Coastal Sun in San Diego from La Jolla Sea Cliffs to Authentic Baja Fish Tacos

Bask in the gentle Pacific sun of San Diego, watch wild sea lions along the golden sandstone cliffs of La Jolla Cove, stroll through Balboa Park, and savor crispy Baja fish tacos.

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Chasing the Golden California Dream in Los Angeles from Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Observatory Sunsets

Feel the warm Pacific breeze on Santa Monica Pier, gaze over millions of shimmering city lights from Griffith Observatory, and savor authentic street tacos and Korean BBQ across Los Angeles.

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Basking in the Warm Atlantic Breezes of Miami from Art Deco Neon to Little Havana Street Feasts

Feel the vibrant pulse of Miami: pastel Art Deco icons on Ocean Drive, authentic Cuban ventanita coffee in Little Havana, fresh stone crab feasts, and wild airboat rides across the Everglades.

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Standing on the Edge of the Grand Canyon and the Sculpted Sandstone Waves of Antelope

Experience the breathtaking grandeur of northern Arizona: golden sunrises on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, ethereal light beams in Antelope Canyon, and the vertigo of Horseshoe Bend.

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Chasing Cool Pacific Breezes in Seattle with Steaming Seafood Chowder and Snowcapped Peaks

Experience the best of Seattle: morning energy at Pike Place Market, steaming sourdough clam chowder bowls, rich third-wave coffee, scenic Puget Sound ferries, and day trips to Mount Rainier.

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Beyond the Neon Glow of the Las Vegas Strip and Into the Fiery Silence of the Desert Canyons

Discover the real Las Vegas beyond the casinos: the electrifying Strip at dusk, secret Asian culinary gems on Spring Mountain Road, and the astonishing crimson sandstone waves of Valley of Fire.

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Falling for New York City: A Real Insider’s Walk Through Autumn in Manhattan, Secret Corner Slices, and Sunset Over the Brooklyn Bridge

Experience New York City in peak autumn: golden elm canopies in Central Park, historic West Village brownstones, hot folded pizza slices, classic deli pastrami, and an unforgettable twilight walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.

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Chasing Golden Autumn Across New England: A Fall Foliage Road Trip from Vermont Mountains to the Maine Lobster Coast

Feel the crisp October breeze, drive beneath canopies of fiery sugar maples in Stowe and Woodstock, crunch into warm cinnamon apple cider donuts, and crack sweet Atlantic lobsters along Maine's rugged granite shores.

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Pacific Coast Highway & Big Sur Road Trip Guide: Bixby Bridge, Coastal Redwoods & Pacific Seafood

Drive California's legendary Highway 1 through dramatic cliffside curves, marvel at Bixby Creek Bridge and McWay Falls, walk beneath ancient towering coastal redwoods, and savor fresh Monterey Bay seafood overlooking the crashing Pacific surf.

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Nashville Music City Travel Guide: Lower Broadway Honky-Tonks, Fiery Hot Chicken & Legendary Sound Stages

Immerse yourself in the pulsating live music of Lower Broadway, pay homage at the mother church of country music Ryman Auditorium, dive into tears-inducing fiery Nashville hot chicken, and uncover the soulful rhythms of Tennessee.