Visiting Granada was like stepping back in time where we were lucky enough to get a glimpse of Spain’s past life, gazing upon the Morrish architectural feats and appreciating the colorful intricate shapes all around the city. It is one of my favorite cities thus far in Spain, and I hope to come back and experience … Continue reading Spain Part IV: Granada
After a weekend in Cinque Terre, we called Florence home for the next 6 days. We wanted to root ourselves in one city to really appreciate everything it had to offer. We had planned a one day trip to the Tuscan countryside, but the rest of our time was going to be exploring every nook and cranny of beautiful Florence. … Continue reading Italy III: Firenze
Big Sur is magical. It’s magic stems from the crashing waves, the jutting cliffs, the mysterious fog, and the towering redwood trees. It is a truly an beautiful place that everyone must visit once in their lifetime. Here are some of my favorite places when visiting Big Sur: 1) Short Hikes Hikes that are less … Continue reading Big Sur Travel Guide
After eating our fair share of seafood, shaved ice, and tropical fruit in Oahu, we hopped over to Maui for 6 days to eat more, play more, and relax more. STAY We stayed at the Hyatt Ka’anapali Beach – Maui, A Hyatt Residence Club in a gorgeous two bedroom suite with a kitchen, dining room, … Continue reading Travel Diary: Maui, Hawaii
For almost 10 years while living in Boston, I had been celebrating Thanksgiving in Connecticut with my East Coast family. The evening would begin with a full spread of cheese and salumi and glasses of Prosecco. The fire place is lit and snow is lightly dusting the window sills. Chatter and laughter would fill the dining room and … Continue reading Thanksgiving in Oahu
After months of attempting to confirm a date, my girlfriends and I finally settled on a weekend in August to meet up in L.A. for a short but much needed reunion. We had all attended graduate school together in Boston, and hit it off right away. Of course, not all of us stayed in Boston. Throughout … Continue reading The Reunion: 48 Hours in Los Angeles
Our final stop through Asia was Seoul, South Korea. My mom and I both had never visited Seoul and were excited to explore a new city. When my mom’s friends decided last minute to join us, we were even more thrilled. The more the merrier! That’s always been my philosophy when traveling! The crew: First impressions … Continue reading Seoul Diary
Most of my family lives in the U.S. with the exception of my mom’s cousin, who lives in Taichung, about an hour train ride from Taipei city. We planned to meet my uncle and his family at the Taichung train station where they would pick us up and take us around their favorite parts of … Continue reading Day Trip to Taichung
My parents were both born and raised in Taiwan, so it was only natural that my mom and I made a stop by Taipei to see family and friends during our vacation through Asia. By stop, we meant nearly a week, which still wasn’t enough time to see everyone and everything that we wanted to see … Continue reading Favorite Eats in Taipei, Taiwan
R and I have been together through four years of college, two years as roommates, and continued friendship for the past four years after she moved out west. From dancing in a car to dancing on a stage to dancing through life, this girl has been there with me through the highs and the lows. So, when … Continue reading Weekend in the Big Easy (New Orleans)
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