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: Banff, Canada (Taking the Banff Gondola, Afternoon Tea at Lake Louise, & Hike to Surprise Corner– DAY 2)

Fairmont Banff Springs in the fall (October 2024) Following a long day trip to Jasper National Park, my friend "A" and I spent the last one-and-a-half nights taking it easy in-and-around Banff. We spent the rest of our time doing a few haphazard activities, and overall enjoying the last of the beauty in this part … Continue reading Destination: Banff, Canada (Taking the Banff Gondola, Afternoon Tea at Lake Louise, & Hike to Surprise Corner– DAY 2)

Destination: Jasper National Park, Canada

Columbia Icefields Parkway (October 2024) While Banff National Park is wildly-popular with tourists around the world, many visitors also choose to add Jasper National Park to the itinerary while checking out this part of Canada. Jasper offers a more rustic and off-the-road experience in nature compared to Banff, including glaciers of the Columbia Icefield. My … Continue reading Destination: Jasper National Park, 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

The Best Bouillons of Paris to Try

When it comes to the French capital, Paris has hundreds (if not thousands) of restaurants and eateries to choose from. Whether it's brasseries, cafés, or pâtisseries, you can't go more than a few meters before coming across a place that sells freshly-made food to enjoy at the table or for takeaway. As the gastronomy capital … Continue reading The Best Bouillons of Paris to Try