Destination: San Francisco, California (Getting Brunch, Taking the Ferry, and Burmese Dinner– DAY 4)

Taking the ferry (March 2024) After three, intense days of sightseeing San Francisco, my partner and I took it easy on our last full day in town. Even though the past three days were exhausting with all-day excursions, it was wise of us to slow down on the final day, so that we would still … Continue reading Destination: San Francisco, California (Getting Brunch, Taking the Ferry, and Burmese Dinner– DAY 4)

Destination: San Francisco, California (Best Pineapple Buns, Visiting the Mission District, and Birthday Dinner– DAY 3)

Japanese Tea Garden (March 2024) It was my birthday on our third day in San Francisco. My partner and I had another busy day going from one neighborhood to another, as we were checking out the remaining places we hadn't visited during our previous two days in town. We also spent the day eating a … Continue reading Destination: San Francisco, California (Best Pineapple Buns, Visiting the Mission District, and Birthday Dinner– DAY 3)

Destination: Pismo Beach & Morro Bay, California

Pismo Beach boardwalk (March 2022) There are countless stops along central California worth checking out, but some of the smaller ones include Pismo Beach and Morro Bay. Both home to under 10,000 inhabitants, these coastal spots are popular with tourists while still retaining the local flair that's characteristic of this part of the state: rugged, … Continue reading Destination: Pismo Beach & Morro Bay, California

Destination: Paris, France (2018 Spring Break Edition– Part 3)

Bonjour! While staying in Paris with my parents over spring break, I also had a couple of days to myself while my parents did all-day tours to other parts of France. Earlier in my stay, they'd gone to the châteaux de la Loire and the day before I left, they went to le Mont St. Michel. That said, I … Continue reading Destination: Paris, France (2018 Spring Break Edition– Part 3)

Destination: Paris, France (2018 Spring Break Edition– Part 2)

Salut! After the first one-and-a-half days in Paris over spring break, I continued my visit of the French capital with my parents for the next couple of days. We visited several of the main touristy districts together, all the while revisiting places that I hadn't been to since my study abroad days nearly four years … Continue reading Destination: Paris, France (2018 Spring Break Edition– Part 2)