I’ll be back in one of my favorite cities next month – New York City – and I cannot wait. In addition to spending time with my bestie, Shaine, I’ll also be catching up with old friends, visiting my favorite NYC haunts, aaand drinking lots and lots of coffee at this year’s New York Coffee […]
How I Survived my First Burn: the Virgin’s Guide to Burning Man
Burning Man is something I’ve dreamed of experiencing ever since a friend in college talked about it. I clearly recall him animatedly talking about this “experience” out in the middle of the desert where a community is built out of practically nothing for a week. Where anything goes. Of course, I was intrigued, so I […]
Roadtripping the 395N: From LA to Reno
2016 was an incredible year for me; I spent three months in LA hanging out with my college friends, followed by three months in NYC with my bestie, Shaine. But the highlight would definitely have to be going to Burning Man for the first time. From camping in a tent covered in playa dust […]
The Perfect Itinerary: Joshua Tree in One Day
Sometimes the city life gets to be too much and you just want to get away. Fortunately when you find yourself in a city like LA, the choices are endless, and it’s easy to do – you can pick if you want to have a beach day, hike up the mountains, or if you’re like me, take […]
Project Alpha – The Trip That Changed My Life
EDIT: Our campaign has officially launched! You can purchase a copy of The Trip That Changed My Life on our Indiegogo page and help us get to our goal of $8,000. We’re so excited to be part of Project Alpha, an incredible initiative that’s spearheaded by Hung Thai of Up Up & A Bear. Project Alpha […]
It’s 100 degrees out and I’ve gone skiing!
A couple of years ago if you asked me whether I wanted to go skiing or snowboarding, I would have straight away said no. Why? Because for one, my first winter in DC was me trying to avoid black ice as I walked to the metro, slipping numerous times, and just being way too cold […]
48 Hours in Cesky Krumlov
Ah, Český Krumlov, the Czech Republic’s beautiful UNESCO fairy-tale town, oozes Bohemian charm at every cobbled street you turn. The city, located in the Southern Bohemian region of the Czech Republic is a treasure dating back to the 1300’s, with building facades from the Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque periods, all meticulously preserved. My first post on Cesky […]
A Look at Vienna’s Coffee House Culture
Austrian coffee culture is one of the most diverse and layered in the world. Served hot, cold, iced or sometimes even spiked, coffee is a beverage enjoyed all over the world, and especially so in Austria. When we weren’t exploring the city, Vic and I spent pretty much all of our time in Viennese cafes, […]
What to do in Vienna in 4 Days
This post is for anyone who wants to visit Vienna, Austria with insider tips from my native Viennese friend. This post will cover getting to Vienna on a budget, public transportation in Vienna, where to stay in Vienna, and what to do in Vienna in 4 days. Read this post to find out the best places to visit in […]
In Gouda Heaven at the Reypenaer Cheese Tasting Experience
There’s a lot to see and do when visiting Amsterdam, but something you have to add to your to-do list is a cheese and wine tasting at the Reypenaer Cheese Tasting room in Amsterdam. This post is for anyone who wants to the ultimate cheese tasting experience when visiting Amsterdam. Read on to find out […]