Travel, Stories, Lists, Doodles
What is Flytographer? So what is Flytographer exactly? It's a web-based service that allows you to book short photoshoots in cities around the world. People typically use Flytographer for engagement, honeymoon, family, or "just for fun" photoshoots. You can search by destination, browse the list of photographers (and their portfolios to get an idea of... Continue Reading →
I’ve been a little bit off my regular posting schedule because we were in Europe for the past couple of weeks. But, since we got the chance to visit six countries on our trip, lots of new posts will be coming soon! This first Europe post is about one of the first cities we visited,... Continue Reading →
I work with college students who often come to me stressed out. I tell them, it’s important for them to look out for their self-care, because no one else is going to do it for them. Stress is always going to be there, so it’s important to start building a bank of things you like... Continue Reading →
Growing up, I longed to see people who looked like me on TV. I clung on to celebrities like Shelby Woo and Kristi Yamaguchi. And while Hollywood still has a long road ahead in the area of casting people of color, there are a number of shows on Netflix with an Asian or Asian American... Continue Reading →
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 →
Did you know that Sacramento was once home to one of the largest Japantowns in America? Although today there are only three remaining Japantowns in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose, not too long ago, Sacramento had its own sizeable Japantown. This weekend, I visited the CA Museum’s Kokoro Exhibit, which has an encore... Continue Reading →
This past winter break, my family went on a trip to Disneyland, all 9 of us. We got two-day park hoppers. Here are a few tips that we found helpful for navigating the park as a large group. Lodging One fun way to save money and spend time together, is to skip the hotels and... Continue Reading →
Instead of buying large, expensive pieces to decorate your home for Christmas, consider repurposing decorations you already have. Here are my tips for creating that festive vibe while minding your budget. Modern “Snowglobes” It’s not a snowglobe in the traditional sense, but it still invokes the feeling of a mini holiday scape. All you need... Continue Reading →
Fall is one of my favorite seasons in Japan, and although the weather is quickly transitioning to winter, I thought it would be fun to revisit this post I wrote in November 20, 2012 for my Japan blog: Going to Kyoto to enjoy red leaves has become somewhat of a tradition. For the third year... Continue Reading →
Sometimes the travel theme can be overdone or cheesy, think large Eiffel towel statues or ombré watercolor posters that say, "adventure is out there" or some other iteration. For me, travel is all about the personal experiences and memories you make. So I try to incorporate the personal into my travel decorations at home, as... Continue Reading →
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