For most of 2015, I was anxiously looking forward to an overdue family trip to Việt Nam. It would be a trip of many firsts: first time going to my… Read More
Memoirs to the Motherland // North Việt Nam – Hà Nội
Home Cafe: Thick Toast Heaven
We head to Home, a cozy cafe serving coffee and thick, artisan toast in San Francisco.
Sunsets at Haneul Park (하늘공원) in Seoul
I ended up going to Haneul Park (하늘공원) in Seoul completely by chance. It wasn’t scheduled or on our itinerary, but it ended up being one of my favorite (and… Read More
Guide to the Big Buddha in Hong Kong
I’ve been to Hong Kong at least six or so times now, but it was only recently that I finally made the trek to visit the Big Buddha (Tian Tan… Read More
10 Easy Recipes to Keep You Warm This Winter
With El Niño barreling down on us, coupled with unseasonably cold weather here in San Francisco, I want to spend all my time at home, snuggled under lots and lots… Read More
Happy 2016!
Happy 2016! We hope you celebrated it in style, whether it was partying till the wee hours in the morning or staying home to netflix and chill. For us, we took… Read More
STYLE // The Grana Pop-Up Shop in San Francisco
In college, I spent years buying fast fashion and blowing money on the hottest trends. I purchased lots of cheap clothing, wore it just a few times, and then eventually… Read More
Memoirs to the Motherland // DIY Hong Kong Food Tour
Love for gastronomic delights is in my blood. Despite living across the world from each other, my cousins and I always have at least one thing in common— a desire… Read More
Memoirs to the Motherland // Hong Kong Travel Diary Pt. 1
Typically, travelers (myself included) rarely want to spend precious PTO on going to the same destination. Every year, I dream about exploring new lands and places, meeting new people, and… Read More
EATS // Brunch at Archetype, Napa
Step into Archetype and it immediately feels like home. Its exterior emanates a barn-like feeling, with a quaint, leafy gate that leads into a greenhouse-like patio. The main dining hall is reminiscent of… Read More
Travel // Pismo Beach Eats
Besides taking in the scenic views at Pismo Beach, I ate, ate, and ate. Downtown Pismo Beach is small but quaint, and consists of a few main streets dotted with… Read More
Travel // The Cliffs Resort at Pismo Beach
A few weeks ago I headed down to Pismo Beach for the first time to attend a beautiful, DIY-packed wedding at the Cliffs Resort. I had only seen pictures of Pismo… Read More