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New York Times newspaper masthead

August 24, 2008
Basking in the Sunshine Coast
Though just a short ferry hop from Vancouver across Howe Sound, the 50-mile stretch of craggy forest and marine parks that makes up the Sunshine Coast feels far away from the city’s action.

May 25, 2008
Don’t Bother With the Hotel Pool
Swimming-oriented tours and vacations have been around for a while, but lately there are new trips of a single day up to a whole week for the recreational swimmer.

April 20, 2008
Peace Dividend: Unspoiled Hiking in the Balkans
Last summer, an exploratory group of five hikers walked among the majestic, jagged limestone peaks of Sutjeska National Park, eventually ascending to the top of 7,828-foot Maglic, the highest mountain in the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

March 16, 2008
A Famed Alps Resort Schusses Into the Future
This resort town of 5,500 people has lately schussed its way into a modern era of solar-electric ski buses and expansive, high-tech snowmaking.

January 20, 2008
Adventure Guide to Mexico
Beyond the sunbathers, cervezas and spring break debauchery so conspicuously on display in Cancún and Cozumel, Mexico offers a lesser-known adventure experience.

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Travel + Leisure magazine masthead

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

November 2006
Canton Revisited
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
My Chinatown
Whenever she travels, Bonnie Tsui seeks out the one neighborhood where she feels most at home.

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

November 2004
Tasmania Bound
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
Paradise Island
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

March 23, 2008
Artful Renewal in Chinatown
Galleries, shops, clubs jostle traditions

October 7, 2007
Beyond Breakfast: A Hip, Hearty New York Brunch Scene
Each morning, or early afternoon, holds a glow of possibility when you awake hungry.

September 30, 2007
Hotel Lets Guests Shadow its Sommelier
The business of being a sommelier is a lot less mysterious and more ephemeral than I'd thought.

July 8, 2007
This Frontier Region Knows Good Eating
Vineyards and a culinary aesthetic put sleepy Anderson Valley on the map.

November 12, 2006
A London Lane Stamped with Hipness, Variety
Sunday morning along Brick Lane is a kaleidoscopic mix of colors and cultures.

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National Geographic Adventures magazine masthead

December 2007
Radio Interview: National Geographic Weekend
Bonnie Tsui talks with host Boyd Matson about the world's best new trips for 2008.

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

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

November 2006
The World's Best New Adventure Travel Trips
Allow us to introduce the best new outfitted trips around the globe.

November 2005
25 Wild Horizons: The Best Trips for 2006
Adventure travel that will set your heart pounding, open your eyes, and force you to look again at what surrounds you.

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

Outside magazine masthead

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

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

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

Outside Traveler Winter 2005
We Sing the Slopes Fantastic
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
Paradise Overload on Hawaii's Big Island
Holoholo Hawaii: You'll hit more surf than pavement on this 250-mile pleasure drive around the Big Island.

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

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Women's Health masthead

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

November 2007
Swimming Lessons
A daughter navigates the uncertain currents of life.


Salon masthead

February 20, 2007
Outrageous Fortune
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

March 2008
Where to Stay: The Bowery & Hot New York Hotels
The Bowery Hotel, the New York's latest downtown arrival, has real depth and character.

September 2007
Queen of Charts
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
Green Hotels Go Luxe
Coming to a city near you—a new breed of hotels that pair comfort with consciousness



Budget Travel magazine masthead

April 2006
Vintage Fashion in Vancouver That Qualifies as New
Two Vancouver neighborhoods—the Gastown district and South Main—are emerging as hubs for boutiques with reworked vintage clothing.

May 2005
Eat Like a Local: The Best Food on the Big Island
In Hawaii, there's a great fruit stand, sushi joint, or farmer's market around every gorgeous corner.


blue magazine masthead

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

July 2000
Sunrise, Sunset in Mongolia
A Mongolian ultramarathon goes for a second run.

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


BACKPACKER

February 2005
Hikers' Guide to Heavenly Hot Springs
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
Signposts: A Leg Up
Scott Rogers lost a limb and doubled his determination. Now he's tackling the Appalachian Trail.


Ad Age magazine mastead

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


Sydney Morning Herald newspaper masthead

April 8, 2000
Mikro Waves
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
An Old Olive Branch
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 worked as a contributing editor for blue magazine and The Sydney Morning Herald, and as a reporter for Advertising Age magazine. This is a selection of her work. If you'd like to see more, please contact her.