Chinatown, Los Angeles (December 2025) (In honor of the start of Lunar New Year today, I wanted to share with you a piece of Chinese-American history in my hometown of Los Angeles. Enjoy!) No matter where you travel in the world, you are bound to come across a Chinatown neighborhood. From San Francisco's (the oldest … Continue reading Lost in LA: Chinatown
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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
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
Old Fisherman's Wharf (July 2024) Following a long day spent in the neighboring towns of Pacific Grove and Carmel-by-the-Sea, I spent the next day with my partner and her mother exploring more of Monterey. Although we had seen a lot of the city during our first afternoon in, there were a few more stops we … Continue reading Destination: Monterey, California (PART 2)
Charming building in downtown Carmel (July 2024) When one thinks of fairytales, one place might spring to mind: Carmel-by-the-Sea. In fact, Carmel-by-the-Sea (or "Carmel," for short) is home to a community of charming cottages that are reminiscent of stories like Snow White or Hansel and Gretel. I spent an afternoon here with my partner and … Continue reading Destination: Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Rebecca Goes Rendezvous 
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