Views of San Francisco from top of the hill (March 2024) Last spring, my partner and I had an extended weekend break in San Francisco. We went to celebrate my birthday, and we chose this city, as it was close-ish to home, while also being far enough to really make it an adventure. That said, … Continue reading Destination: San Francisco, California (Visiting Chinatown, Climbing Lombard Street, and Exploring Ghirardelli Square– DAY 1)
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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
(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)
Venice sign (April 2023) Although small in size, Venice Beach (or "Venice") is a vibrant and world-renown community located on the Westside of Los Angeles. Besides its eponymous beach, it also boasts picturesque canals and plenty of trendy boutiques and cafés that one can easily spend a day (or lifetime) exploring. As a follow up … Continue reading Lost in LA: Venice Beach
Santa Monica Pier on a cloudy day (April 2023) Santa Monica is a popular beach city in west Los Angeles, and it's the epitome of living the "LA dream:" a world-famous beach, sunny skies 300+ days out of the year, and plenty of entertainment (shops, restaurants, cafés) to keep both locals and visitors busy for … Continue reading Lost in LA: Santa Monica
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