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New York Times newspaper masthead

September 13, 2009
On a trip to El Salvador in March, I encountered tiny, colorful inns overlooking the Pacific, friendly local surfers, fishermen trolling along mangrove-lined channels, and family-owned waterfront restaurants specializing in fresh ceviche and grilled giant shrimp.


August 23, 2009
A new generation of Indian entrepreneurs and leaders is making its influence felt in tourism, bringing a sensitive, updated sensibility to hospitality, along with a renewed emphasis on authenticity.


June 12, 2009
Perched at 5,970 feet, the tower peers out for miles in every direction across the pine-covered slopes and rocky peaks of the eastern Sierra Nevada in Northern California, still capped with snow in the middle of May.


May 1, 2009
The Hood Canal is a glitteringly beautiful 60-mile-long fjord and the western waterway of Puget Sound, and it sits about an hour and a half outside Seattle.


April 30, 2009
In the last 10 years, Ultimate Frisbee has become one of the world's fastest-growing sports.


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Travel + Leisure magazine masthead

Travel + Leisure, 2008 Edition
Bonnie Tsui is a contributor to T+L's new book collection of inspiring journeys around the world.


November 2006
The freewheeling port city of Guangzhou may be the heart of modern China, but for Bonnie Tsui, it's also a window into her family's past.


July 2005
Whenever she travels, Bonnie Tsui seeks out the one neighborhood where she feels most at home.


December 2004
It's that time of year—when flickering lights illuminate the sky, snow blankets the ground, and airports overflow with travelers.


November 2004
Lured by rain-forest oases, deserted white-sand beaches—and the open road—Bonnie Tsui encounters the natural wonders of Australia's heart-shaped world.


December 2003
On the back roads of Kauai, Bonnie Tsui discovers out-of-the-way trails, dramatic waterfalls, secluded beaches, and heavenly regional food.


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Boston Globe newspaper masthead

November 15, 2009
Maybe it's the fact that the First Family hails from here, but Chicago has lately upped its hipness quotient.


November 15, 2009
Americans of all immigrant backgrounds can welcome a look back for cultural context.


October 25, 2009
Mortimer Mouse?


March 23, 2008
Galleries, shops, clubs jostle traditions


October 7, 2007
Each morning, or early afternoon, holds a glow of possibility when you awake hungry.


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Atlantic magazine masthead

July/August 2009
How knowing your neighbor's electric bill can help you to cut yours



Mother Jones
November/December 2009
Once a rare catch, escolar came on the scene in the past few decades after fishing vessels began using deeper-water longlines to catch tuna and swordfish.



National Geographic Adventures magazine masthead

December 2007
Bonnie Tsui talks with host Boyd Matson about the world's best new trips for 2008.


November 2007
Great Bear is a challenging place to paddle, but the rewards are clear from day one.


November 2007
Here's your essential guide to the most spectacular trips on the globe for 2008.


November 2006
Allow us to introduce the best new outfitted trips around the globe.


November 2005
Adventure travel that will set your heart pounding, open your eyes, and force you to look again at what surrounds you.


June/July 2005
Get the most out of Alaska's staging ground.





Outside magazine masthead

Outside Traveler Winter 2007
Long the domain of clued-in scubaphiles, the Turks and Caicos islands now offer five-star lodging to match the marine life


December 2005
Presenting the six freshest surf-and-chill outdoor adventures this season.


October 2005
Ride the rails in style on these six epic train odysseys.


Outside Traveler Winter 2005
When it comes to winter fun, North America's got it nailed. We've gleefully gathered the 20 resorts that do it best, from hill to après thrills.


Outside Traveler Summer 2004
Holoholo Hawaii: You'll hit more surf than pavement on this 250-mile pleasure drive around the Big Island.


February 2004
Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge: The lullaby of lapping waves.


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Good masthead

July 13, 2009
The emerging market for biodiversity offsets aims to curb — and reverse — our impact on the planet.



Women's Health masthead

April 2008
A chilling look at Alaska’s gorgeous dying glaciers.


November 2007
A daughter navigates the uncertain currents of life.



Salon masthead

February 20, 2007
For five decades the fortune cookie, a true immigrant success story, has been the crunchy, cryptic completion to any Chinese-American restaurant meal.



CN Traveller magazine masthead

January 2009
Bonnie Tsui sings the praises of five of the finest places to stay in and around San Francisco—the Golden Gate city—from a graffiti-strewn art hotel to an Edwardian mansion. Prices start at just 100 pounds sterling per night


March 2008
The Bowery Hotel, the New York's latest downtown arrival, has real depth and character.


September 2007
Bonnie Tsui is mad about maps, whether they illuminate a journey or lead her to a whole new world.



body + soul magazine masthead

May 2007
Coming to a city near you—a new breed of hotels that pair comfort with consciousness




Budget Travel magazine masthead

April 2006
Two Vancouver neighborhoods—the Gastown district and South Main—are emerging as hubs for boutiques with reworked vintage clothing.


May 2005
In Hawaii, there's a great fruit stand, sushi joint, or farmer's market around every gorgeous corner.



blue magazine masthead

October 2000
The aristocrat of circus acts emerges as the most graceful adrenaline-infused activity of the 21st century.


July 2000
A Mongolian ultramarathon goes for a second run.


July 2000
Dive headlong into the waters nearest you—yes, even in New York.



BACKPACKER


February 2005
Native Americans consider hot springs sacred. Pioneer hucksters claimed they had magic healing powers. Hikers just think they feel awfully good after a long slog.


June 2004
Scott Rogers lost a limb and doubled his determination. Now he's tackling the Appalachian Trail.



Ad Age magazine mastead

January 15, 2001
Millennials will have strong buying power, influence.



Sydney Morning Herald newspaper masthead

April 8, 2000
Forget the high-season hell of Mykonos and Santorini. If you want to hop around the Greek isles, think small and glorious: the Cyclades. Bonnie Tsui travels back in time.


June 9, 1998
East has been meeting West for longer than we thought.


Bonnie Tsui is a frequent contributor to The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and Travel + Leisure, where she worked as an editor. She has also been a contributor to Pop-Up Magazine. This is a selection of her work. If you'd like to see more, please contact her.