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

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

2024 US Elections: THE RESULTS

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

Lost in LA: Sawtelle Japantown

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

Top 10 Taiwanese Dishes You Need to Try

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