Lotus Connections

Winter 2007/2008
Living Between the Cultures
By Lea Xu

As the Vice President of Lotus Travel, Lea describes her personal experience and observations while living as a Chinese woman in America.

Preparation and Tips for China Travel
By Louie Yi

As the President of Lotus Travel and with his experience in the travel industry for over 20 years, Louie Yi presents his tips and words of wisdom to families seeking planning and in-country travel advice.

What If
By Linh Nguyen

Linh Nguyen, our administrative assistant here at Lotus Travel, expresses her personal story of coming to America at the young age of 4 while fleeing from the oppressive Vietnamese government in 1989.

Celebrating the Lunar New Year
By Theresa Hundley

Celebrating the New Year across Asia, not only includes fireworks, traditional dragon and lion parades and a week-long holiday-it also includes particular traditions, superstitions, celebrations and cuisine.

Spring 2008
Considerations when Planning a Homeland Heritage Tour
By Iris Culp

Our homeland heritage tour coordinator, Iris Culp, goes into detail of what to do when planning a homeland heritage tour. This informative article is also a countdown from one year prior to your trip of what you and your family can do to prepare for this milestone life journey.

Living Frugally to Save
By Theresa Hundley

Our Regional Manager, Theresa Hundley, discusses penny pinching ideas, stragegies and tips to save for your upcoming travel expenses.

Advice on Visiting Orphanages in Vietnam
By Joyce Yiu

According to clinical child psychologist Dr. Rebecca Nelson, birth country visits are essential as they are considered to be "prime opportunities for adoptees to learn about themselves and further a positive adoptive identity within a guided and emotionally supportive context." Positive cultural heritage reinforcements often contribute to healthy and happy upbringings of adopted children. Learning and exploring their ethnic backgrounds under the guidance and unconditional supports of their families as they mature often enhance self-confidence and positive adoptive identities.

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