Updated: Apr 21st, 2021 Big Island couldn’t have been a more perfect destination to begin my travels again. Now that things are more open than ever, especially in Hawaii, I think I planned my best 7 day itinerary yet for this trip to the Big Island. To be fair, my boyfriend and I had been… Read More »Amazing 7 Day Itinerary for Big Island Hawaii
I called San Francisco home for seven years after graduating college. It’s the second longest place I’ve lived (I lived in my birthplace Taiwan for 11 years), and I’ve experienced much of what San Francisco has to offer someone in their 20’s. While a big part of what I love about San Francisco are the… Read More »50 Outdoor Activities in San Francisco: A Local’s Guide
Learning how to declutter clothes is one of the best things I’ve done for myself in my 20’s! Over the last few years, I’ve come to realize how much clothes I have. I follow several fashion bloggers – some of my favorites are Savi’s Look (for the Chinese speakers out there!), Chriselle Lim, and Jenn… Read More »5 Ways to Declutter Clothes And Live More Minimally
Airbnbs are replacing hotels for me. They tend to be cheaper, more roomy, and offer the same amenities as my home (e.g. a kitchen). In 2021, they serve even bigger purposes. Whether that’s a change of scenery, a temporary space for remote work, or a spa retreat. And there is quite a selection to choose… Read More »Airbnbs in California: Top 20 Stays in 2021
Travel up for snow and down for beaches. That’s California for you in a nutshell. While many people come to the San Francisco Bay Area for tech jobs and a good salary, they stay for the ocean, mountains, food, and good company. After almost a decade of living in the San Francisco Bay Area, seven… Read More »Bay Area Romantic Getaways: 6 Ideas
A list of things to do, spots to eat, and places to stay in Maui, Hawaii that’ll guarantee a good time!
Chinese New Year is the biggest holiday in China, Taiwan, and other East Asian countries. Because it’s not only celebrated in China, it’s also known as Lunar New Year. I call it CNY for short! With the ongoing pandemic, we’re likely going to see smaller or nonexistent celebrations this year. So how can we celebrate… Read More »How to Celebrate Chinese New Year in 2021
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
The first time I skied in Lake Tahoe, the binding on my snowboard broke, and I had to skid down the bunny slope on my butt. It made me wonder why anyone would want to ski or snowboard. A couple years later, I was reintroduced to skiing at Diamond Peak in Lake Tahoe, and this… Read More »Best Ski Resorts for Beginners: A Lake Tahoe Guide
Please note: This post contains affiliate links. When I graduated college, traveling for fun didn’t seem like an option because I had no money to travel with! Instead I’d tag along with my parents to Taiwan and anywhere else they wanted to visit because usually they paid the bills haha. Even once I started making money,… Read More »Ways to Save Money Traveling in Your 20s