5 Best Matcha Spots in Los Angeles

Matcha: the vibrant, Japanese green tea that has taken the world by storm. Even just five years ago, matcha was still a niche drink popular among inner Asian circles-- now, it's an "influencer" beverage that's exploded to fame thanks to social media, with different iterations (e.g. latte, einspänner, even seltzer) created seemingly every season. The … Continue reading 5 Best Matcha Spots in Los Angeles

Life Update #19: Many Travels, Sprained Ankle, and Exciting News!!!

Hey, there! It's that time of year again where I publish my annual "Life Update" post. Not surprisingly, a lot has happened since I last updated you on my life. Last time I left off (in December), I was still figuring things out mentally, with work and personal stress, that were causing me to feel … Continue reading Life Update #19: Many Travels, Sprained Ankle, and Exciting News!!!

Lost in LA: Koreatown

The Wiltern Theater in K-Town (July 2024) Known colloquially as "K-Town," Koreatown is one of the densest and ethnically-diverse neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Located about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Downtown LA, this area is, of course, home to a notable Korean-American community with shopping malls, churches, and grocery stores that cater to the … Continue reading Lost in LA: Koreatown

72 Hours in Copenhagen: Things to See and Do

Nyhavn in Copenhagen (June 2025) Named København in Danish, the capital of Denmark is distinctive in terms of its location in the Scandinavia region. Home to nearly 1.4 million people in its metropolitan area, Copenhagen is situated on the islands of Zealand and Amager, away from the country's mainland (known as "Jutland"). Despite being quite … Continue reading 72 Hours in Copenhagen: Things to See and Do