Destination: San Francisco, California (Incredible French Pastries, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Climbing Telegraph Hill– DAY 2)

Golden Gate Bridge in the spring (March 2024) My partner and I had a packed, second day in San Francisco, as we ended up seeing a lot of the major landmarks and neighborhoods in town. It was a long day from start to finish, as we took public transport all over, as well as spending … Continue reading Destination: San Francisco, California (Incredible French Pastries, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Climbing Telegraph Hill– DAY 2)

Destination: San Francisco, California (Visiting Chinatown, Climbing Lombard Street, and Exploring Ghirardelli Square– DAY 1)

Views of San Francisco from top of the hill (March 2024) Last spring, my partner and I had an extended weekend break in San Francisco. We went to celebrate my birthday, and we chose this city, as it was close-ish to home, while also being far enough to really make it an adventure. That said, … Continue reading Destination: San Francisco, California (Visiting Chinatown, Climbing Lombard Street, and Exploring Ghirardelli Square– DAY 1)

Destination: Singapore (Final Hawker Centre Food, Walking the OCBC Skyway, and Visit to Jewel Changi Airport– DAY 4)

Jewel Changi waterfall (January 2024) I had three nights and (technically) four days in Singapore; I wouldn't be leaving for the airport until 16h00 for my evening flight back to Los Angeles, so I still had much of the day to see the last of the city-nation. I took it easy with a few stops … Continue reading Destination: Singapore (Final Hawker Centre Food, Walking the OCBC Skyway, and Visit to Jewel Changi Airport– DAY 4)

Destination: Singapore (Day Trip to Sentosa Island, More Hawker Centre Food, and Raffles Hotel Long Bar– DAY 3)

Palawan Beach on Sentosa (January 2024) Whereas my first two nights in Singapore were jam-packed with sightseeing, my last two days were a bit slower, as I took it easier. I was winding down not only during my time in Singapore, but also my entire two-week trip in this part of Southeast Asia. That said, … Continue reading Destination: Singapore (Day Trip to Sentosa Island, More Hawker Centre Food, and Raffles Hotel Long Bar– DAY 3)

Destination: Singapore (Infinity Pool at Marina Bay Sands, Crazy Rich Asians’ Hot Spots, and Gardens by the Bay Light Show– DAY 2)

Supertree Light Show at night (January 2024) My first half-day in Singapore was already filled with good eats at the hawker centre, a long walk along the quay, a visit to Gardens by the Bay, and an evening water and light show. The second full day would be no exception, as I would be out … Continue reading Destination: Singapore (Infinity Pool at Marina Bay Sands, Crazy Rich Asians’ Hot Spots, and Gardens by the Bay Light Show– DAY 2)