Destination: Boulder, Colorado (Part 2)

This past summer, I spent a week in August visiting an old friend in Boulder, all the while taking the chance to see Colorado itself. It was great to see my friend again, as we've been friends since our primary school days, and now as adults have less time to see each other. That said, … Continue reading Destination: Boulder, Colorado (Part 2)

Destination: Boulder, Colorado (Part 1)

This past summer was what I discovered to be the summer of firsts, especially when it came to travel. Besides exploring a continent I hadn't seen before (South America), I also got to see a bit more of my home country-- in other words, I spent a week in Colorado to visit an old friend, … Continue reading Destination: Boulder, Colorado (Part 1)

Lost in LA: West Los Angeles

Most people who don't live in Los Angeles might have this image of the city as a "lively, thriving" network of stars, entrepreneurs, and people in the entertainment industry. They might also imagine it to be nothing short of bars and clubs with eclectic individuals who party until morning, before calling an Uber to take … Continue reading Lost in LA: West Los Angeles

Lost in LA: San Gabriel Valley

Apart from the beach-y weather in the South Bay, I spent at least a good third of my childhood in the San Gabriel Valley. Commonly known as the "626" (its area code), this area is located in east Los Angeles which is known for its predominant Chinese-Vietnamese community. Although it's not quite Chinatown, I would … Continue reading Lost in LA: San Gabriel Valley