In Hong Kong, Lily Wu says people expect her to speak the language and get the culture — even though she grew up in the US.

In France, they appreciate Americans’ eagerness for their country. “Even after two hours, they [Americans] remain enthusiastic and eager for more,” Marie-Cécile Ruault-Marmande of the National Museum ...

It was Day 12 of a 16-day trip to Europe for my Philadelphia-based, American family, and suffice to say I was exhausted. ... But here’s the thing: kids are people too.

Indeed, many Americans currently in the age range when people traditionally would be having kids - those in their 20s, 30s and early 40s - are changing their child-having habits.

In the original “Karate Kid” movie, which came out more than 40 years ago, Pat Morita was the only main Asian American cast member even though it takes place in California's San Fernando Valley.