The Travel Peoples

  Our first official U.S. trip as a couple was in Guam, a U.S. territory in the Pacific. When we first set foot at Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport, we had the USA vibe already even though we were not on the mainland. We were delighted to see many Filipino-Americans serving at the airport with many of them speaking in Tagalog. Guam is a small island nation that you can completely tour by driving non-stop in just probably one hour at 100 kph. Traffic was a breeze. We rented a car to be able to go around. I forgot how much the rent was, but petrol was notably affordable. It was USD 2.55 per gallon.      In one area, we were enjoying the beach that’s open to the public and surrounded by many nice luxury hotels. A few miles away is The Fish Eye Marine Park and the Underwater World. Not far are the luxury shopping spots where the signature items are. I was not able to buy any, being the thrifty shopper that I am. Thank God Guam has Ross, one of my certified h...

  ( Letter penned by Peachie Dioquino-Valera from her IG account: peachiekeen_and_green. Peachie is an environment activist, futurist, writer, host, vegan, and speaker. ) On the way to Honolulu, and presently at a layover in Guam (as of press time). This is my open letter to United Airlines. I was reading your Hemispheres and wanted to see if my “social distinction” call will be heard. Here goes: Dear United, It was my first time to try your carrier service, and I have never been so famished. It turns out, there were only two options for my first (dinner) meal — beef/fish — and I was truly brokenhearted. It was my first encounter with an airline that did not have a plant-based option. I would say at least thank you to your sympathetic staff, who gave me two units of salad. They said sorry, and I just said, “It’s OK. There’s nothing we can do.” However, I wish this letter would be my “something that can be done.” Then I saw this article and thought, “Hey might give it a try.” Second...