It's the first day of winter, and not to mention almost the last week of 2015! I'm currently in Los Angeles visiting family for the holidays, so I can't say there's even a semblance of a white Christmas, but it's charming in its own way. Autumn is by far my absolute...
Today is the first day of autumn! FINALLY. Summer 2015 has been a few wanderlust-fueled months! Though summer is my least favorite season of the year, it was somehow tolerable this year as I was fortunate enough to spend the bulk of the season in fabulously cool...
This is the first of many posts from my 2 months in Iceland! --- Built in 2011 and home to the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Harpa Concert Hall is one of the finest examples of Nordic ingenuity in the spheres of design and architecture. I've been to many cities around...
"Detroit is like rock and roll. It’s like soul. Detroit is like the whole idea of cool. If you have to explain it to someone, they probably won’t understand. You have to see it. Live it. Be it. That’s when Detroit starts to move you." A collection of photos from my...
Julley! LEH, a gorgeous historical Himalayan town in northern India, is one of the most spectacular destinations I've had the good fortune of visiting. If I had to bestow the title of heaven on earth to a place, Leh would certainly be a STRONG contender. And if it...
I sat on my sofa on a rainy Saturday evening, staring out into the glittering lights of downtown SEATTLE and reflecting on the past few years in the Emerald City. Without ever having been to Seattle before, I had secured a place for it on my Top 10 Cities I Want to...
Leavenworth, Washington (Cascade Mountains) Close your eyes. Imagine an old quaint Bavarian-themed village nestled in the Cascade Mountains in Washington. Open your eyes. You'll find yourself in Leavenworth -- a tiny enchanting town of less than 2,000 people located...
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Oh, the sweet and savory memories... As 2013 comes to a close, here's a photo essay of my best foodie moments of 2013 from around the world: Michelin-starred restaurants. iconic bakeries. cultural experiences. caffeine delights. innovative cuisines. sexy cocktails....
Baby, it's cold outside! Chicago may be a steaming sauna in the summer, but just a few months ago, you were likely to turn into a human popsicle from just a few seconds outside. To be honest, I appreciate Chicago much more in the winter time, no matter how brutally...
As daylight retreats into the shadows of the night, gorgeous shades of pink, orange, yellow, and red set the California sky ablaze, offering a few golden moments to stop, reflect, and appreciate everything we have in life. The vibrant hues that pierce through the...
Perched atop a stunning hill in the Santa Monica Mountains, the Getty Center overlooks the vast cityscape of the greater Los Angeles area. Its exceptional contemporary architecture, wide array of pre-20th century art, colorful gardens, and panoramic views are its...
Los Angeles isn't my top choice for the holidays, but it does hold its own ground. Well, kind of...pockets of it, at least. Fake snow cascading down and sparkly lights snaked around palm trees at The Grove and on Rodeo Drive do make for a festive California sight....