Pacific Travel

Hooked on fishing the rivers of New Zealand's South Island

Big fish, spectacular scenery and clear waters have made New Zealand, particularly the South Island, a bucket-list destination for diehard trout anglers.
Tasmanian whisky tour yields delicious drams

Although Tasmania is better associated with a spinning cartoon character, it’s also prime whiskey-making territory, well worthy of a sipping trip.
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In WWII, Japanese-Americans used common language against the enemy

During WWII, hundreds of Japanese-Americans — most of them second-generation immigrants — served in the U.S. Military Intelligence Service, acting as translators, interrogators and spies.
Vanuatu: Pacific isles of highs and lows
Japan gains worldwide attention for its award-winning whiskies
Asia offers plenty of good skiing and boarding near bases
Fiji: You'll find family you didn't know you had
Okinawa: Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters serves as a reminder of the bloody battle of Okinawa
Hanoi: Vietnam's capital is cluttered, chaotic and charming
Honolulu’s Chinatown enjoys a renaissance after overcoming obstacles
Must-see locations in the heart of Seoul
Alaska's open road: Spotting moose and McKinley on motorcycles
Hawaii: Diamond Head has spectacular views
Embassy cautions US citizens after martial law imposed in Thailand
Kauai: Mother Nature paints in vibrant colors on Hawaii's northernmost island
Okinawa gallery reflects US military presence in the ’50s through ’70s
For sun by day and parties by night, try Thai beaches
Macau feels strain during Lunar holiday influx
In bloom: 2014 Cherry Blossom Festivals
A festival of fire and sacrifice in Nozawa Onsen, Japan

Pacific Quick Trips

Osaka: Shogun's castle was key to ancient Japanese history

Osaka Castle is a must-see destination for anyone visiting this Japanese city, a place where modern society collides with the past.
Asia offers plenty of good skiing and boarding near bases

It’s true that Europe’s vast ski and snowboard options get the most publicity. But on the other side of the world, it’s not as if powder hounds in Japan and Korea are missing out on snow sports.
Cautionary whale tale: 3 hours of nausea lead to un-see-worthy whale spotting