With Christmas season starting right after Thanksgiving, I was really excited to head to Germany to see its famous Christmas markets. Granted, I had booked my flights one month prior, but all the same, I wanted to revisit the country to discover cities I hadn't been to before. Moreover, the 9-day getaway was a much-needed … Continue reading Destination: Frankfurt, Germany
Bonjour! Following the first night of the fête des Lumières last weekend, I had a lazy morning in the Airbnb (it was incredibly comfy, that's why) before I headed out around 11:00 to Part-Dieu to pick up another girl who would be staying at the Airbnb. We met up around 11:40 and we headed over to the flat where … Continue reading Destination: Lyon, France (Fête des Lumières– 2017 Edition, Part 2)
Bonjour! I had the great opportunity to attend the fête des Lumières in Lyon this past weekend for three nights. From last year's post, I had also attended, but it was only for one night: it was not enough time to see everything (or even close, really), so I was determined to stay longer this time-- it … Continue reading Destination: Lyon, France (Fête des Lumières- 2017 Edition, Part 1)
...that's the question. Especially for many of us travelers, it can be difficult to find accommodation in a new city or country. Hotels might be ridiculously expensive or hostels just don't exist (particularly in small towns). It's not just a matter of getting to your destination safely, but also having a roof over your head … Continue reading To Couchsurf or not to Couchsurf?
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
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