Breakfast burrito at Culver & Main Los Angeles is home to a lot of Mexican food, some of the best in the entire country. Given its large Mexican population, the city isn't short of delicious eats, from your standard tacos and fajitas to more-specific, regional cuisines like Oaxacan and Jalisco-style. Not only that, but with … Continue reading 5 Best Breakfast Burritos in Los Angeles (PART 1)
Pasadena City Hall (July 2024) Located northeast of Los Angeles County, Pasadena is the most-populous city in the San Gabriel Valley. It has a long and culturally-rich history as a resort town, and today is a notable hub for higher education and scientific research. Given that it's a bit out-of-the-ways from Downtown or the Westside, … Continue reading Lost in LA: Pasadena
Strolling Frenchmen Street (October 2025) I had almost a full day following my second night in New Orleans, before I had to catch my flight back home. Therefore, I made the most of it by visiting the places I couldn't get to during the previous days in town, and I managed to cover a lot … Continue reading Destination: New Orleans, Louisiana (Beignets at Café du Monde, Visiting Saint Louis Cathedral, & More Southern Food– PART 3)
In the swamp (October 2025) Whilst in New Orleans for an extended, three-day weekend, I also squeezed in time to take an afternoon excursion just a bit outside of the city. I headed to Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, located about 16 miles (25.7 km) south of NOLA, or about a half-hour drive away. There, … Continue reading Destination: Jean Lafitte National Park, Louisiana
Architecture in the Garden District (October 2025) The city of New Orleans has many nicknames: NOLA, The Big Easy, and even "N'awlins," reflecting the local's accent. Regardless of what you call it, it has a long and rich history that blends French, West African, Creole, and American cultures into one. Despite enduring multiple hurricanes and … Continue reading Destination: New Orleans, Louisiana (Fancy Breakfast Pastries, Architecture Tour in the Garden District, & Eating Gumbo– PART 2)
