Destination: Château de Chenonceau, France

Clustered in the rural, but bucolic Central region of France, the châteaux de la Loire are certainly stunners. Having once been inhabited by kings, queens, and noblemen, these stately manors are considered one of the finest examples of French architectural history. They draw millions of visitors-- French and foreigners alike-- to their 100-plus locations each year, as … Continue reading Destination: Château de Chenonceau, France

My 5 Favorite Restaurants in Paris

A massive foodie, I'm always looking for places to try out whenever I go out. Growing up in Los Angeles has exposed me to a variety of different cuisines, dishes, and tastes-- I've enjoyed my fair share of delicious, authentic food, from the likes of Lebanese to Korean to even Ethiopian. You can seriously say … Continue reading My 5 Favorite Restaurants in Paris

One Memory from Countries I’ve Visited (So Far– Part 2)

Not too long ago, I wrote a post that covered my thoughts/impressions of ten of the countries I've visited in the world so far, after being inspired by this YouTube video of a man who's seen every country and the memories that came along with it. I'll be continuing with the next ten countries (in … Continue reading One Memory from Countries I’ve Visited (So Far– Part 2)

One Memory from Countries I’ve Visited (So Far– Part 1)

Traveling has been a huge part of me since childhood-- even before I had recollection of it, my parents had already taken me to Taiwan at least twice to see my relatives, all the while taking me around the bustling, metropolitan Taipei. During my primary school years, we would take annual summer trips to different … Continue reading One Memory from Countries I’ve Visited (So Far– Part 1)

My Favorite *Underrated* European Cities

Especially if it's your first time on the European continent, you might be thinking of hitting the hot spots, including London, Paris, and Rome (which I consider the "European Trifecta," drawing in more visitors than any other cities in Europe). Although these big cities are always crowded, they serve as a good introduction to each … Continue reading My Favorite *Underrated* European Cities