Community Guides

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

Best Fall Apple Picking in the US 2026: Top Family Orchards Near Vietnamese Enclaves, Cider Donuts & U-Pick Guide

Ultimate 2026 autumn guide to apple picking in the United States: the best orchards near Southern California, the Bay Area, Seattle, and Texas (Oak Glen, Apple Hill, Julian), tips for picking Honeycrisp and Fuji, piping hot cider donuts, and traffic-free family weekend itineraries.

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Pacific Airshow 2026 in Huntington Beach: Free Viewing Spots, Parking Shuttles, and the Little Saigon Dinner Escape

The roar of afterburners returns to Surf City from October 2 to 4, 2026. Here is where to watch the Pacific Airshow for free, how to dodge PCH traffic with inland shuttles, and where to eat post-show in nearby Little Saigon.

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Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival 2026 Guide: Free Admission, Highway 92 Traffic Hacks, and Giant Gourd Secrets

The World Pumpkin Capital hosts its 54th annual festival on October 17–18, 2026. Here is how to dodge the dreaded Highway 92 gridlock, see multi-ton champion pumpkins, and eat your weight in pumpkin pancakes.

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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 2026 Guide: Mass Ascension, Park & Ride Secrets, Tickets, and Cold Morning Tactics

Over 500 hot air balloons fill the New Mexico sky from October 3 to 11, 2026. Here is how to navigate the 5 a.m. cold, buy session tickets, skip I-25 parking chaos with Park & Ride, and experience the world’s most photographed event.