exploring life as a filipino-american in the city
Have you ever returned to a city again as an adult? This past summer, I had the opportunity to visit Toronto, one of the most populous cities in Canada, again after 14 years. Believe me when I say that Canada looks so different from the last time I visited…or at least from what I remembered. …
My heart feels heavy writing this blog post since so much is going on in our world right now. When I traveled to Costa Rica back in January, it was a moment that was full of so much bliss and joy. From swimming in infinity pools 24/7 and lounging in colorful swimsuits all day, I …
I can’t believe I was enjoying the tropical weather and beautiful sunshine in Bicol nearly a year ago…time flies so fast! It felt just like yesterday when I was close to the Mayon Volcano and eating fresh coconut straight from a tree. If you’ve seen my other posts about Bicol, then you’ll know how much …
Here’s a fun fact about me: I wanted to live in San Francisco ever since I was in college. I blame watching too many episodes of Full House and That’s So Raven as a child for making me think of San Francisco as this dreamy, mysterious city. And judging from the travel shows and the …
My trip was sponsored by Nomoon Travel. All opinions are my own. Visiting Los Angeles was my escape from the hustle back in Houston! I was happy to be hosted by Nomoon Travel and really explore The South Bay! After traveling to Los Angeles for so many years, I’ve always wanted to discover the local …
At the beginning of the year, visiting Chicago wasn’t on my radar. My heart was exclusively set for exploring Asia and enjoying it’s tropical sunny weather. The idea of wanting to visit “The Windy City” of America wasn’t necessarily appealing to me when I returned to the US. However, the popular tourist spots in Chicago, …