Destination: Boston, Massachusetts (Lobster Rolls, Visiting the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum & Boston Public Library– PART 1)

Courtyard of the Isabelle Stewart Gardner Museum (November 2024) My final trip last autumn took me and my partner to Boston for a long weekend. We spent three nights in town for my partner's work conference, and despite the short trip (in which I didn't get over my jet-lag), it was a whirlwind of a … Continue reading Destination: Boston, Massachusetts (Lobster Rolls, Visiting the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum & Boston Public Library– PART 1)

Destination: Vancouver, Canada (Granville Island, Taking the Seaplane, & Michelin-Starred Dinner– DAY 2)

Aerial views of Vancouver from the seaplane (October 2024) Following a long, but fun first day in Vancouver, my friend "A" and I had another busy day in town. We woke up and were out by 9h30 to catch the ferry to our first destination of the day: Granville Island. From there, we would spend … Continue reading Destination: Vancouver, Canada (Granville Island, Taking the Seaplane, & Michelin-Starred Dinner– DAY 2)

Destination: Vancouver, Canada (Capilano Suspension Bridge, Anthropology Museum, & Sushi for Dinner– DAY 1)

Capilano Suspension Bridge (October 2024) Our final destination on our 10-day Canada trip was to Vancouver, the largest city in the province of British Columbia. Home to 2.6 million people in its metropolitan area, this seaport city is home to an ethnically-diverse population (with over 42% being of Asian descent)! Vancouver is nothing short of … Continue reading Destination: Vancouver, Canada (Capilano Suspension Bridge, Anthropology Museum, & Sushi for Dinner– DAY 1)

Destination: Calgary, Canada

Skyline of Calgary (October 2024) It had been over 15 years since I last visited Canada-- I hadn't gone back since I was in my teens, so it made returning to the neighbors up north surreal as an adult. I'd previously visited the west and east coasts of Canada, so this time, I would be … Continue reading Destination: Calgary, Canada

Lost in LA: Koreatown

The Wiltern Theater in K-Town (July 2024) Known colloquially as "K-Town," Koreatown is one of the densest and ethnically-diverse neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Located about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Downtown LA, this area is, of course, home to a notable Korean-American community with shopping malls, churches, and grocery stores that cater to the … Continue reading Lost in LA: Koreatown