A couple months ago, we took a trip to Montreal to visit family and explore a new city. Although it was still a bit chilly, we really loved Montreal, especially our day trip to Quebec city. Here are a few of our recs from Montreal. Where We Stayed Since we have a Marriott card, we... Continue Reading →
Calistoga Quick Guide
Calistoga Quick Guide Not too many people know about Calistoga, as it’s sometimes in the shadow of Napa or Sonoma, however, I’ve been coming here since I was a kid and I’ve grown to love it even more than its flashier neighbors. Calistoga has a very small town feel to it, with one main street.... Continue Reading →
Asian-American Book List II
One of my new year's resolutions is read more. I took a long hiatus from reading for pleasure during and after college, as I had to crank out about 2-3 books per week for my English classes, and not the fun, light stuff. I'm talking 10 pound Norton anthologies and Milton's prose. That was kind... Continue Reading →
What to Do and Where to Eat in Santorini
Our trip to Greece marked my 30th country! Growing up, I always had a thirst for learning and exploring new places. I held on to objects that people gave me from their travels like precious treasures, imagining the places they had been. Although I always loved travel, I didn't get the opportunity to go abroad... Continue Reading →
Holiday Decorations on a Budget
It's our favorite time of the year and we're really leaning into this festive season. *Cough, cough, watching all the cheesy Netflix Christmas movies...Even before the thanksgiving leftovers were put away in the fridge, I was already digging around in the garage for our Christmas decorations. As is my tradition, I like to do decorations... Continue Reading →
Where We Stayed in Santorini
After doing a ton of research on Santorini and the best places to stay, my husband and I decided on Oia. And after visiting most of the other towns on the island, we thought we made the right choice. Imerovigli was SUPER quiet, with many places either closed for the season or under construction (we... Continue Reading →
My Go-To Travel Clothing & Accessories
When I was younger and backpacking around S.E. Asia, I didn't care at all what I wore, often opting for some pretty heinous sweatpants, crummy tennis shoes, and a Target hoodie, but as I've gotten older, I realized that I didn't want to look back at my travel photos and wonder who the bridge troll... Continue Reading →
My Thoughts on the Impact of Gurriel’s Racist Gesture
By now, you’ve probably heard about how Yuli Gurriel from the Houston Astros made a racist gesture at Dodgers Pitcher Yu Darvish, who is of Japanese descent, during the World Series. After hitting a home run and returning to the dugout, Gurriel pulled at the corners of his eyes to make them slanted in... Continue Reading →