Visit the LA Arts District, where art galleries, food, art, historic architecture and small shops offer a place to hang out with the locals and explore.
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Guam: Where the American Day Begins
If you want to experience an island that’s like no other, come to Guam and learn how the American day begins.
A Visit to Guam: Where a Latte Is Not Just an Italian Coffee
Lattes are objects of deep cultural significance in Guam. Learn about these unique stone artifacts here.
Historic Sites in Yap Micronesia: The Remote Island State Where WWII Ended
Learn about Yap, Micronesia which consists of many islands and islets and was the site of battles between US and Japan and the end of WWII.
Diving in Yap With Giant Clams, the Largest Mollusks on Earth
Diving in Yap is an underwater dream of rich coral habitats suited to some of the world’s largest sea creatures, including giant clams.
Coconut Husks, Bamboo and Palm Leaves: The Makings of a Traditional Yapese House
Explore the remote island of Yap in Micronesia and see how traditional practices still thrive in all aspects of life, including building homes from natural materials.
A Walking Tour of New York City
Walking is the best way to explore what we New Yorkers call “the city.” To get a real feel for where we live, head away from the normal tourist areas. Here’s one of my favorite walking tours of NYC.
Postcard from Yap: Living on a Remote Pacific Island During a Worldwide Pandemic
A “no-one-allowed-in” travel ban has kept this island community in Micronesia COVID-free. Here’s a first-hand look at life on Yap during these unusual times.
World Snapshots: A T-shirt Economy on the Island of Yap
On the small Pacific island of Yap, T-shirts are a valuable commodity and secondhand T-shirts are more prized than new ones. Here’s a look at this unique island culture.
Swimming with Gentle Giants: The Island of Yap Celebrates MantaFest
This popular event attracts divers to the small, remote island of Yap in Micronesia to capture images of the renowned resident population of manta rays and their underwater neighbors in and around the reef.
Love Festivals, but Hate Crowds? Head to the Remote Island of Yap
The 36-square-mile island of Yap in Micronesia is known for maintaining its traditions and tropical beauty as the daily way of life. Their yearly festivals are well worth the trip.
