Destination: Santa Barbara, California (PART 3)

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden (August 2023) My partner and I took it easy on our last day in Santa Barbara: our train back to Los Angeles wasn't until 16h45, so we had almost the full day to see a bit more in town. We had another delicious, freshly-cooked breakfast at the hotel before we … Continue reading Destination: Santa Barbara, California (PART 3)

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 2)

Views of Catalina Island (June 2023) My partner and I started our second day in Catalina with a quick coffee and pastry at one of Avalon's cafés before catching the island shuttle up to Wrigley Memorial-- it cost $2 USD one-way for the two of us and while we could've just walked, it would've been … Continue reading Destination: Catalina Island, California (PART 2)

Destination: Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)

Iguazu Falls, Brazilian side (November 2022) Also known as cataratas do Iguaçu in Portuguese, Iguazu Falls also has parts of it in Brazil, at its southernmost point that borders the northeastern quadrant of Argentina. While the majority of the waterfalls are located on the Argentinian side (80%), the Brazilian side offers more of the expansive … Continue reading Destination: Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)