Hi all, This week's post is a bit different from my usual travel content, as today, November 6th, is the day following a watershed presidential election in the United States. Similar to 2020's tumultuous election (and in the middle of a global pandemic), this year's was fraught with tension and plenty of doubt, as many … Continue reading 2024 US Elections: THE RESULTS
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Along Sawtelle Boulevard (June 2024) There is no doubt that Los Angeles has a huge Japanese-American community, scattered throughout the city and county from Little Tokyo in downtown LA to the South Bay. However, there is also a smaller, but tight-knit community on the west side in Sawtelle Japantown ("Sawtelle," for short). Nicknamed "Little Osaka," … Continue reading Lost in LA: Sawtelle Japantown
(inspired by Savannah, Georgia-- June 2024) Sweet Tea It is not even 7AM when I awake from the heat,a sliver of moisture already coating my upper lip.Bedside fan is no help--the humidity is a second blanket: unnecessary, yet impossible to take off. Outside, cicadas still hum their summery tune,soon to silent as they take shelter … Continue reading Sweet Tea (poem)
Taiwan is a country that isn't on many traveler's radar: situated just off the southeastern coast of China, it's a small, but beautiful island-nation that's home to 24 million people and some of the best combination of city and nature to keep one busy exploring it all. Taiwan has been a strategic point for centuries, … Continue reading Top 10 Taiwanese Dishes You Need to Try
Photo by Roberto Vivancos on Pexels.com Hi, all. Today's post is different from what I usually post on this blog, as I usually focus on my travels and travel-related content. However, I figure that this is a huge milestone in my life that I wanted to share with all of you, as I'm really proud … Continue reading I Am One-Year Sober.
Rebecca Goes Rendezvous 
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