exploring life as a filipino-american in the city
This blog post is in sponsorship with Royal Sonesta Houston. All opinions are my own. The secret to “living large” in Houston is to stay at a fancy schmancy hotel, they say. Sounds simple, right? Get a bottle of wine, order room service, and dance around in your pj’s with a window view of the city …
The summer season has been making me want to try more food, and with every brunch planning, I keep asking my friends, “Does the place have a pretty aesthetic?” “Does the restaurant have some cute food?” Great tasting food isn’t just the only factor when it comes to the food industry these days. With sites …
When you first hear about Anaheim, you’re probably thinking about Disneyland and the millions of crowded young families walking across W Katella Ave. This was what I experienced firsthand when I stayed in Anaheim the first few days during my time in California. I remembered vulnerably sharing on my Instagram Stories how much I felt out of place …
A trip to Los Angeles will never leave you empty handed when it comes to the endless adventures from each neighborhood; it surely did not disappoint when I arrived in Venice. The small, boho beach town that’s along the west coast of LA is nothing short of beautiful the moment I checked-in at my hotel, …
This post is in partnership with Pacifica Hotels on The Kinney Venice Beach Hotel. All opinions are my own. Far away from Disneyland and the Hollywood Walk of Fame lies a colorful boutique hotel that’s conveniently less than 1 mile away from the beach. After spending my first trip to LA in DTLA, West Hollywood, …
The true essence of Texas can be found in Chappell Hill, a small rural country town that is an hour drive from Houston. The rolling plains and historically preserved homes can charm a passerby from any given route they take. Even with a total population of approximately 600 people, it is widely known in the …