Destination: Santa Barbara, California (PART 2)

Santa Barbara Harbor (August 2023) After a good night's sleep, my partner and I woke up on our second full day in Santa Barbara, ready to go out and explore some more. We had a decent breakfast in our hotel, which consisted of a freshly-made omelet and solid coffee-- there was a small table for … Continue reading Destination: Santa Barbara, California (PART 2)

Destination: Santa Barbara, California (PART 1)

On Stearns Wharf (August 2023) Last August, my partner and I had an extended weekend in Santa Barbara. We visited to celebrate my partner's birthday, and we spent a few nights exploring this coastal city in central California. Our visit was short and packed, but fun overall, as it was also a way to get … Continue reading Destination: Santa Barbara, California (PART 1)

Lost in LA: Venice Beach

Venice sign (April 2023) Although small in size, Venice Beach (or "Venice") is a vibrant and world-renown community located on the Westside of Los Angeles. Besides its eponymous beach, it also boasts picturesque canals and plenty of trendy boutiques and cafés that one can easily spend a day (or lifetime) exploring. As a follow up … Continue reading Lost in LA: Venice Beach

Destination: Catalina Island, California (PART 1)

St. Catherine Way in Avalon (June 2023) Around this time last summer, my partner and I took a long weekend getaway to Catalina Island. Located just 30 miles/48 kilometers off the shore of Los Angeles, this small island is a popular destination for locals to explore another part of southern California. Despite being born and … Continue reading Destination: Catalina Island, California (PART 1)

Destination: Brighton, England

Rainy day on Brighton Pier (March 2023) Brighton is a city in the south of England, located right on the coast. It's a popular seaside resort with its history dating back to the reign of King George IV in the 1820s and 1830s, who used Brighton as his retreat. Since then, it's become a tourist … Continue reading Destination: Brighton, England