My Bucket List for Europe– Part 3

Since starting this blog in 2016, I've written "Bucket List for Europe" posts around this time each year. Besides the fact that I merely chose to post the first one in late November, I think it's also a good time of the year to do so, as I have gotten (re)settled into living and working … Continue reading My Bucket List for Europe– Part 3

My 5 Favorite Restaurants in Paris

A massive foodie, I'm always looking for places to try out whenever I go out. Growing up in Los Angeles has exposed me to a variety of different cuisines, dishes, and tastes-- I've enjoyed my fair share of delicious, authentic food, from the likes of Lebanese to Korean to even Ethiopian. You can seriously say … Continue reading My 5 Favorite Restaurants in Paris

Life Update #11: Fall Semester teaching DONE!

Greetings! A lot has happened since my last Life Update back in August (can't believe how time flies!). I'm sure that it's not much of a surprise, since living overseas can, of course, come with plenty of experiences. But considering that this is my second year in the same city, with the same job, I'd assumed … Continue reading Life Update #11: Fall Semester teaching DONE!

Destination: Paris, France (October 2018 Edition– Part 2)

On my first full day in Paris during the October vacances, I spent the rainy morning in the quiet, bucolic neighborhood called Mouzaïa (located in the 19th arrondissement) before heading to the city center. I puttered around rue Mouffetard in the 5th arrondissement (a beautiful historic street made famous by Ernest Hemingway) before making the long trek to the 11th arrondissement near the Bastille … Continue reading Destination: Paris, France (October 2018 Edition– Part 2)