Gangnam was my home base for most of my Seoul trip, which means I woke up and went to sleep with its energy humming right outside my window. People love to describe Gangnam as sleek, fast, and all-business—and yes, you definitely feel that. When you …
San Diego is so much more than laid-back vibes, sun, and surf. Sure, that’s the postcard version, but the real San Diego is also a mix of incredible food, a massive craft beer scene, lively nightlife, and a surprisingly rich arts and culture lineup. For …
Seoul has a way of making you fall in love downright obsessed with all the little things it does well. You’ve got kimchi that tastes different in every restaurant, seasonal ingredients so fresh it makes department-store lunch boxes taste gourmet, cafés that treat their coffee-making …
Every year, my LA friend group and I take advantage of the long MLK weekend and head somewhere new. It started as a way for us to escape to somewhere warm in the winter, but now it’s also a chance to regroup and spend quality …
Sick of seeing the same Portland recommendations over and over again? Yes! I am with you in spirit. At this point in my life, Portland has basically become a weekend trip every other month. Papa’s parents recently bought a house in Camas, Washington (about 20 …
Once you decide to step outside Seoul, it quickly becomes clear that day trips here aren’t one-size-fits-all… there are more flavors than you could possibly fit into a single South Korea trip! Nestled in a pretty mountainous region, Seoul is surrounded by landscapes that shift …
My first trip to Taiwan with the family was unforgettable, to say the least. It was even more special because I had my mom as my personal tour guide. Growing up in Hong Kong, she had visited Taiwan countless times, often just for weekend food …
My first trip to Taiwan with the family was unforgettable, to say the least. It was even more special because I had my mom as my personal tour guide. Growing up in Hong Kong, she had visited Taiwan countless times, often just for weekend food …
Myeongdong is the Seoul neighborhood that absolutely smacks the jetlag out of you the second you step out of the subway. Yes, you’ll notice plenty of foreigners mixed into the crowd (maybe more than you’d expect) but there’s a reason for that. The area is …
Walking into Gwangjang Market is a feast for the senses. ALLLL the senses. The moment you enter, you’re hit with the clang of metal ladles against bubbling pots, the nutty smell of mung beans frying on oversized griddles, and the sight of vendors who’ve been …