Lost in LA: The Getty Villa

Outer peristyle (August 2022) While driving the famed Highway 1 in California, one cannot leave Los Angeles without paying a visit to the Getty Villa. Nestled just at the border of Malibu in the Pacific Palisades, the Getty Villa is a hidden, yet not-so-hidden gem to check out for its vast collection of Greek and … Continue reading Lost in LA: The Getty Villa

Destination: Étretat, France

Cliffs of Étretat (September 2015) Of all the years I've had this blog, it is actually unbelievable that I've never written about Étretat! Or at least, a stand-alone post about it. Most of my posts have only included it in lists (e.g. Normandy guides) or jointly with other destinations I went to in the region … Continue reading Destination: Étretat, France

Photo Challenge: STAIRS

Hello! A couple of weeks ago, Tricia from Travels Through My Lens posted this Photo article about stairs throughout her travels. I've enjoyed following her content as an expat in France (and in Normandy, where I used to live!), and I was inspired to show some of my favorite staircases I've photographed on my trips … Continue reading Photo Challenge: STAIRS

72 Hours in Madrid: Things to See and Do

Plaza Mayor (June 2019) When it comes to traveling, some of us might not have the luxury of spending many days in one place. Whether it’s due to rushed planning or limited vacation time off from work, it can be hectic trying to research and cram in as much as possible into sightseeing a city … Continue reading 72 Hours in Madrid: Things to See and Do

5 Favorite Cafes in Los Angeles (PART 2)

Over a year ago, I wrote about my favorite coffee shops in Los Angeles, my hometown. While I still enjoy going to those hotspots, I have since checked out more, and more that I've grown to love. There remains hundreds of cafes that I've yet to try out in town, but until then, here are … Continue reading 5 Favorite Cafes in Los Angeles (PART 2)