Strangely, I had never visited San Diego until a few years back and now I can't seem to stay away from this gorgeous city. My friend was born and raised in San Diego and has a knack for finding out the very best parts of her city. Here is a guide to my two favorite... Continue Reading →
What to do in Napa
My husband and I are not really wine drinkers, but we do enjoy taking day trips to wine country to visit some of the beautiful wineries and sample the great food that the area has to offer. Here are some of our favorites spots... Castello Di Amorosa When we go to Napa, we usually go... Continue Reading →
What to Know Before Visiting Muir Woods
Growing up in Northern California, I've been lucky enough to take a few trips to Muir Woods. I remember the way the air smells when you step out of the car and are surrounded by these towering giants. Muir Woods is great because it's quite accessible, even for people with disabilities or children in small... Continue Reading →
Traveling with Motion Sickness
I love to travel, but I have also dealt with motion sickness my whole life. I’ve gotten sick in places near and far, from the Governor’s Mansion, to a tiny island in Thailand, to a trashcan in Universal Studios Japan. Since I was old enough to ride in any type of moving vehicle, I've gotten... Continue Reading →
A Perfect Day in DUMBO
Last weekend, my husband and I visited New York for our friend's wedding. Our hotel was in Brooklyn and within easy walking distance to the DUMBO area. For people like me who didn't know what the heck DUMBO stood for, it's not referring to the sad cartoon elephant. DUMBO, Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass,... Continue Reading →
Get the Scoop on the Museum of Ice Cream, SF
By a stroke of luck, my sister landed us tickets to the Museum of Ice Cream last weekend. Scroll for a look inside the museum as well as the inside scoop on how to make the most of an upcoming visit. What is MOIC? You've most likely seen photos on your feed of sprinkle pools,... Continue Reading →
A Weekend in Philly
The first time I went to Philadelphia, I didn't have such a great impression. Maybe it was the 90% humidity or the way the roaches emerged at night and scuttled across the sidewalk. However, last weekend, we were in Philly again for a friend's wedding and despite a little rain, we had a really fun... Continue Reading →
Holy Matcha
One thing I miss about Japan and Korea is the cafe culture. It's not just about the drink but about creating the perfect space for people to gather and enjoy their coffee and cakes. One place in San Diego that has the ambiance as well as tasty food/drinks is Holy Matcha. My friend introduced me... Continue Reading →
A Peek into the Color Factory – SF
A couple weekends ago, I got the chance to visit the Color Factory in San Francisco. The Color Factory is a pop-up installation, created by a team of artists in a brightly striped building near Union Square. If you're in the area or are planning a trip to the Bay, the Color Factory is a... Continue Reading →
Review of Ragnar Kjartansson’s “The Visitors”
If you’re near the Bay Area and are a human being who enjoys art, please run, don’t walk to the SF MOMA and check out Ragnar Kjartansson's “The Visitors," which will be on display until the end of December. This past weekend, my sister and I had the fortune of stumbling upon this exhibit. After... Continue Reading →