After all of these years, and the many visits to my sister, brother-in-law, and niece, it is now that I am realizing that I never posted about…… Read more “how to be a tourist in o’ahu”
30 foods you should say aloha to in hawaii
(originally published December 6, 2016) Hawaii is a melting pot of different cultures, so it’s no wonder why this list is so extensive. While not everything here…… Read more “30 foods you should say aloha to in hawaii”
how to beach in oahu
(originally published November 3, 2016) Whenever I visit my sister in Hawaii, we tend to go to the same couple of beaches. On this seventh visit, I’m…… Read more “how to beach in oahu”
how to be a tourist in napa valley
May 2021 was the first time I’ve traveled on a plane since before the pandemic. It was for my good friend, Yan’s bachelorette party. The plan was…… Read more “how to be a tourist in napa valley”
how to be a tourist in your own home
How, you ask? By cooking! 2020 has been the year of no travels. Quarantine gave me more time on my hands, so I used that time to…… Read more “how to be a tourist in your own home”
how to be a tourist in portland, me
I’ve only visited Maine once (Bar Harbor, to be specific) and it was back in college during summer vacation with one of those cheap buy two get…… Read more “how to be a tourist in portland, me”
10 foods to eat in seattle
Seattle-style hot dog – a hot dog topped with cream cheese and sautéed onions. I know this sounds weird, which was also my first thought but trust…… Read more “10 foods to eat in seattle”
how to be a tourist in seattle
Shop around at the Pike Place Market. Opened in 1907, it’s one of the world’s oldest farmer’s markets. They sell everything from crafts to fresh seafood. I…… Read more “how to be a tourist in seattle”
11 things i learned in the 4 days i spent in las vegas
Weather in November is pretty chilly. We went Thanksgiving weekend and the temperature was in the 50s. Day and night makes a huge difference though. In the…… Read more “11 things i learned in the 4 days i spent in las vegas”
hiking along the grand canyon
We did a 1.5 day trip here. We left Vegas in the late afternoon, got to the hotel with just enough time to get dinner and turn…… Read more “hiking along the grand canyon”
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