Before the Lunar New Year, I wanted to check if Manhattan's Chinatown had any festivities. Alas, there were none. But I enjoyed the atmosphere, and so this is what you can find: Bakeries & Cafes From dim sum to bubble tea, your world here is your oyster – literally, I think they even sell oysters. … Continue reading 2023: Visiting New York’s Chinatown in January
Do you love the sight of books? It’s always so magical and refreshing to peruse through books, even if you don’t bring one home. And inside the Neue Galerie in Manhattan, New York, you’re free to do so! Left Image: The Foyer. These guys were pretty polite and helpful. Right Image: You can find the … Continue reading 2023: Neue Galerie’s Bookshop in New York
Woo! Just in time for the holidays and Christmas. So the annual Holiday Markets at Columbus Circle in New York City enthralled many visitors and locals alike. While it can’t compare to the Christmas Markets in Europe, I would say these markets are just as festive! Exploring through the markets A typical mirror selfie 😉 … Continue reading 2022: The Holiday Markets at Columbus Circle, NYC
Welcome to P-Town! Entering Provincetown, Massachusettes, felt like I was entering a fairy tale book. The narrow streets, shops, rainbow flags, and diverse groups of people made me feel so welcomed and entertained. P-Town (the nickname for Provincetown) has been around for hundreds of years. (Click here for more history.) And it has been a … Continue reading 2022: Seven Fun Things to Do in P-Town
This Buddhist Temple called Vajiradhammapadip Temple is close to my hometown. I often go here for the Thai Faire. And each time I enter, it always feels magical and tranquil inside. (FYI: Buddhism also has three main branches. This particular temple is part of the Theravāda Branch.) So these are some of the things that you … Continue reading 2022: When Visiting a Buddhist Temple
I hope it's safe to say that I adore Thai Culture. (: So a couple of weeks ago, I went to a local Thai Faire hosted by a Buddhist community near my hometown. And these were some of the things that I saw and did there: Dine, Drink, and Be Merry! Pad Thai, Pad See … Continue reading 2022: Things to See & Do at a Thai Faire
Back in January 2019, I had the wonderful opportunity to tour Japan for about five days. And it has been one of my favorite travels of all time. I not only enjoyed the historical sites and the delicious cuisine, but I also enjoyed interacting with the people of Nippon. (Nippon is one of the historical … Continue reading 2019: The People of Nippon: Osaka
Inside the Garden of Eden. Er, I mean, the Generalife. About a month ago, I booked tickets in advanced to enter Alhambra, which is known as the Red Castle in Arabic. I’m just mesmerized by the amount of detail put in these archways. This is an example of Magnificent Islamic Architecture; this was constructed in … Continue reading 2020: Road Trip to Granada: Day 3: Alhambra
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