Destination: Portland, Oregon

After over two months of putting it off, I am *finally* getting around to my recent trip this summer. Back in June, my family and I did a road trip to the states of Oregon and Washington. Aside from visiting the popular cities like Portland and Seattle, we also sprinkled some day trips to a … Continue reading Destination: Portland, Oregon

Destination: Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park & Tokyo, Japan (Part 1)

Following our overnight stay in Atami, my family and I left with our tour group to continue towards Tokyo, the capital of Japan known for its blend of modern and tradition within its metropolis. Before we arrived there, however, we had one more stop en-route at the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park where we spent much of … Continue reading Destination: Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park & Tokyo, Japan (Part 1)

Destination: Krakow, Poland

My trip to Poland finally came to an end in Krakow (or "Kraków"). Located in the south, it's a vibrant city known for being an economic and cultural hub of the country, with its historic center boasting plenty of well-preserved churches and its famous Wawel Castle. It was beautiful and lively, and I couldn't have … Continue reading Destination: Krakow, Poland

Destination: Seville, Spain

Having just finished up an afternoon in Córdoba, our tour group left for the next city on our itinerary: Seville (or "Sevilla," in Spanish). The capital of the Andalusia region, Seville is the fourth-largest city in Spain and is both a historical and metropolitan place in which the flamenco dance is claimed to have originated, along with having … Continue reading Destination: Seville, Spain