"If we don’t care about our past, we can’t have very much hope for our future.” – Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, 1975. Heading inside the station. It's one of the many entrances. The other week, I explored Grand Central Station in Manhattan, New York, in the evening beyond the Main Concourse and the hustle and bustle. … Continue reading 2022: Exploring Grand Central Station at Night
I frequent Avalon Nature Preserve in Stony Brook, New York, almost weekly. It’s open year-long, six days a week. This preserve has endless trails showcasing the latest shrubs, trees, ducks, swans, and occasional deer. It’s a fantastic place to bring the kids or even a furry puppy friend. And the volunteers and regular visitors there … Continue reading 2022: Misty Weather at Avalon Nature Preserve
You know I have been traveling since I was in my mother's womb? Haha. Anyway, thank God for another year! It's truly a blessing to visit numerous countries and cultures. I'm very excited about next year; hopefully, in late January, I can travel abroad and share the latest adventures and insights with you. Here I'll … Continue reading 2022: Celebrating 35 Years of Traveling
Is there anything more magical than walking through a serene garden? It's here in Oyster Bay, New York, at this Japanese Garden created by John P. Humes after being inspired by the beauty and serenity of the gardens in Kyoto, Japan. A self-portrait, posing in front of a bamboo door. While it's my second time … Continue reading 2022: A Hidden Japanese Garden on Long Island
If you want to see how the wealthy lived on Long Island during the early 20th century, look no further than at Planting Fields Arboretum! (Note: A couple of weeks ago, I visited this place with my friends, wearing our Ancient Greek costumes. This is what I've learned while exploring this arboretum.) A Bit of … Continue reading 2022: Explore Early 20th Century Wealth at Planting Fields Arboretum
Happy Birthday to my pup Mahal! He's two years old now, and according to doggie years, he's an adult. I've had him since November 2020. And I hope to cherish him for a decade! Mahal in Tagalog means "love" and "expensive." (He can be pretty expensive sometimes, haha.) In Hindi, it means "palace" or "living … Continue reading 2022: Celebrating My Pup Mahal’s Second Birthday
I adore alpacas! So last month, my family and I visited an alpaca farm called Island Alpaca on Martha’s Vineyard. This farm has been around since 2004 and has about 19 acres of land. Some Fun Alpaca Info Alpacas originate from the Andes Mountains of South America. They have extra large hearts and lungs to … Continue reading 2022: Visiting Island Alpaca on Martha’s Vineyard
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
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