Matcha: the vibrant, Japanese green tea that has taken the world by storm. Even just five years ago, matcha was still a niche drink popular among inner Asian circles-- now, it's an "influencer" beverage that's exploded to fame thanks to social media, with different iterations (e.g. latte, einspänner, even seltzer) created seemingly every season. The … Continue reading 5 Best Matcha Spots in Los Angeles
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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
Hello, all! Welcome to another Q&A blogiversary for Rebecca Goes Rendezvous. Hard to believe that nine years have already gone by, and that my decade anniversary is just around the corner. Nine years of blogging about travel, life abroad and at home, and everything in between...a lot has changed since I started my blog in … Continue reading Nine Years of Blogging! (Q&A)
Old Fisherman's Wharf (July 2024) Following a long day spent in the neighboring towns of Pacific Grove and Carmel-by-the-Sea, I spent the next day with my partner and her mother exploring more of Monterey. Although we had seen a lot of the city during our first afternoon in, there were a few more stops we … Continue reading Destination: Monterey, California (PART 2)
Charming building in downtown Carmel (July 2024) When one thinks of fairytales, one place might spring to mind: Carmel-by-the-Sea. In fact, Carmel-by-the-Sea (or "Carmel," for short) is home to a community of charming cottages that are reminiscent of stories like Snow White or Hansel and Gretel. I spent an afternoon here with my partner and … Continue reading Destination: Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
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