Destination: San Diego, California (Part 1)

Views of Torrey Pines beach and the bluffs (May 2021) As the world slowly began opening up last year, I decided to spend the long, Memorial Day weekend in San Diego. Granted, it was a day trip, but it was still much-desired opportunity to get out of town and check out another part of California. … Continue reading Destination: San Diego, California (Part 1)

My Favorite Places to Eat and Drink in Paris (Part 1)

Traveling not only is a way to escape from the mundanity of work and home life, but also to learn about a new culture. Going just about anywhere outside of your home (especially abroad), and you're exposed to a new way of living via landmarks, museums, architecture, language, and the people. That's what makes it … Continue reading My Favorite Places to Eat and Drink in Paris (Part 1)

Feeling Unsafe as a Solo Female Traveler (My Experience)

Photo by Rachel Claire on Pexels.com Hello, folks. This week's post will be less of an optimistic one than usual, but I wanted to write about this to spread awareness about the instances that many people don't see (nor really talk about) when it comes to travel. While travel comes with plenty of joyous and … Continue reading Feeling Unsafe as a Solo Female Traveler (My Experience)

10 Mesmerizing Water Photos Around the World

A while back, Anita from 100 Trek posted this article in which she did a photo challenge inspired by the Lens-Artists Challenge on this blog, and I was interested in sharing my photos of what I've encountered during my travels around the world. There's something about water which is mesmerizing and ever-changing, from a small … Continue reading 10 Mesmerizing Water Photos Around the World

5 Favorite Ramen Spots (outside of Japan)

I have never met anyone who didn't like ramen (Japanese noodle soup). After all, what's there not to like about it? Rich broth, chewy noodles, tender slices of pork...it's the ultimate comfort food that's sure to make your day better. I've had my fair share of delicious ramen while visiting Japan (especially at world-famous joints … Continue reading 5 Favorite Ramen Spots (outside of Japan)