One of the must-dos for anyone visiting New York City is to have a slice of pizza. Whether you like thin crust, Detroit style, or some late night oily goodness, there’s options for every taste bud. I spent my first year in New York trying pizza from more than a dozen spots, and here are… Read More »Where to Get Pizza in NYC
When I started this blog, I wanted to incorporate something besides travel to make it more interesting. I quickly thought of coffee as that element. Not only do I drink a lot of coffee, I also enjoy finding out what I like and don’t like about a roast and how different brewing methods create different… Read More »Travel Bucket List for Coffee Lovers
Updated: June 17th, 2022 If you’re visiting New York and looking for good Chinese food, look no further than Flushing. Taking a 1-Day Flushing Food Tour is one of the best things you can do while visiting New York City. There are so many Chinese restaurants to choose from, all covering cuisines from different regions.… Read More »Flushing Food Tour: 1 Day Self-Guided Itinerary
I was never a bagel gal until I moved to NYC. The bagels here taste different, they really do!! After doing some research, I found out that it has something to do with New York tap water being very soft. During the first few months of moving to New York City, I tried to explore… Read More »Best Bagels in Uptown NYC
When I moved to New York, one of the things I was most excited about was trying a ton of different coffee shops. Two months after moving here, I’m happy to say that I’ve come across some really cool coffee shops in NYC. So let’s get right into it, starting with Bird and Branch. 1.… Read More »13 Cool Coffee Shops in NYC
Updated: May 13th, 2021 When I think of the best places to get coffee in the U.S., I can think of a few places. Seattle is the birthplace of the multinational coffee giant Starbucks. Portland has had a strong coffee culture since before Starbucks became widespread. Big Island is home to the world famous Kona… Read More »8 Sacramento Coffee Shops You Must Visit
You’ve probably heard of Kona coffee. Did you know the coffee is grown on the island of Hawaii? Before I planned any activities to do on the Big Island, I already had a full list of coffee shops and coffee farms I wanted to visit on the Hawaiian island. It was something I couldn’t miss… Read More »Best Coffee in Kona and Hilo: My Top 7
Aside from coffee, I probably drink boba milk tea the most. Back when I would still go into the office, I got boba maybe once every two weeks and it was the perfect pick-me-up. And over time, I’ve accumulated a list of my favorite places to get boba in San Francisco. Boba so essential to… Read More »10 Unique Spots to Get Boba in San Francisco
Updated: Sep 28th, 2021 Portland Oregon may be warmest and sunniest in the summer, but what’s a trip to rip city without a little rain and fog? Having been to Portland in both summer and fall months (late September – November), and having stayed for as long as 3 weeks at a time, I can… Read More »6 Reasons to Visit Portland Oregon in the Fall
Updated: Jan 1st, 2022 Note: this post contains affiliate links It wasn’t until I started traveling more that I realized how good the San Francisco coffee shops were. I remember the first time I went to Florence, Italy, and dreamed of sipping an espresso by the Arno River. It actually made me miss coffee in… Read More »Best San Francisco Coffee Shops by Neighborhood