Looking to take a trip to Japan but not wanting to take a long-haul flight across the Pacific? You can instead head to Little Tokyo in Downtown Los Angeles! Little Tokyo, also called Little Tokyo Historic District, is sandwiched between the Arts District and Chinatown in Downtown LA. This five-block radius was founded in 1884 […]

San Francisco is one of the most magical cities in the United States. With its rich history, it’s the home to liberal arts majors, hippies, hipsters, engineering and tech giants, artists, and just a melting pot of all cultures from around the globe. Having lived in San Francisco for six months while working as a […]

People travel for numerous reasons. Some for history and culture exploration, and some just to let their hair down and have some fun. So, if you’re the latter and looking to plan a party vacation, a bachelor or bachelorette party, a birthday, or just looking to have some fun after the sun goes down, here’s […]

Yup, you read that right. I accidentally visited a country during one of the most popular national celebrations of the year. The Lantern Festival in Taiwan is known worldwide and is visited by thousands of tourists every year. You can call it fate or just sheer dumb luck. But my brief visit to Taiwan was […]

My visit to Taiwan was relatively short, but it left a big impression. My friend Ashley and I were on our way to Thailand and had a 12-hour layover at the Taipei airport. Instead of waiting around in the airport all night (since everything was closed), we decided to add another country to our list […]

Lima was my first destination while visiting the beautiful country of Peru. While most people will only travel to Peru’s capital city as a layover to the infamous Machu Picchu ruins, I truly believe Lima deserves way more time and attention. See also: 10 Things to do in Peru Other Than Machu Picchu Lima, Peru, […]

My tour group and I first arrived in Aguas Calientes after spending all day hiking the beautiful Inca Trail. This small town oasis was indeed a breath of fresh air. The massive Alcamayo river flowing, shops hustling and bustling, and the smell of fresh pizza from the restaurants was illuminating. Little did we know what […]

When I traveled to Peru, I was most excited to visit the ancient site of Machu Picchu. And as someone who likes to hike and participate in Spartan Races, I was ecstatic at the thought of being able to trek through the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This experience, in my opinion, is worth every […]

What makes a superfood so super? I mean, the term itself has only been utilized within the food industry for the last few years. As there’s no definitive definition of what makes a superfood a “superfood,” it commonly describes foods rich in compounds (vitamins, minerals, fiber, etc.) vital to a person’s health. There’s no denying […]

Traditional Peruvian ceviche is a super delicious, raw fish dish that lands itself on the “must-try” list when visiting Peru. I first dined on Peruvian ceviche while in Lima, which was my first destination while visiting Peru. I had heard rumors of this special dish and was super excited to give it a try. It […]