Happy Holidays 2024!

Season greetings! Just a quick post this week to wish you a wonderful holiday season. No matter what holidays you celebrate in the winter, I hope you are spending it with friends, family, and loved ones. In spite of everything going on in the world these days, I wish a safe, joyous, and hopeful time … Continue reading Happy Holidays 2024!

12 Travel Books I Read in 2024

Photo by Streetwindy on Pexels.com Hi, folks! Earlier this year, I made it my goal of reading more-- not only that, but I also aimed to read books from different parts of the world, to push myself to find works from authors I wouldn't have otherwise found or let alone have been interested in reading. … Continue reading 12 Travel Books I Read in 2024

Life Update #18: New Hobby, Lots of Travel, and Mental Health Update

Hello, hello! I'm a bit overdue for a "Life Update," with the last one from last year's fall. Since the previous update, I've seen a few changes in my life, although nothing too drastic compared to the previous year. Much of 2024, I would say, was really about working on internal stuff (i.e. mental health) … Continue reading Life Update #18: New Hobby, Lots of Travel, and Mental Health Update

Destination: Big Bear Lake, California (PART 1)

Big Bear Lake (November 2023) When one thinks of snow and skiing, the last place one would imagine to do so is in southern California. However, Big Bear Lake is just the place to go: situated high in the San Bernardino Mountains, it's a popular destination that draws over 100,000 people every year to ski, … Continue reading Destination: Big Bear Lake, California (PART 1)

HOTEL REVIEW: Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Hotel Review: Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Traders Hotel is a four-star hotel situated in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. It opened in 2006 and went through a recent renovation in 2013. Traders Hotel is part of the luxury hotel chain Shangri-La, and it especially caters to business clients who are looking for a high-end, … Continue reading HOTEL REVIEW: Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur