5 Days in Maui: The Ultimate Itinerary
A list of things to do, spots to eat, and places to stay in Maui, Hawaii that’ll guarantee a good time!
A list of things to do, spots to eat, and places to stay in Maui, Hawaii that’ll guarantee a good time!
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: Dec 7th, 2021 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 bum. It made me wonder why anyone would want to ski or snowboard. Fast forward a couple years, I was reintroduced to skiing at Diamond Peak… Read More »Best Ski Resorts for Beginners in Tahoe
Updated: Jan 7th, 2022 Please note: This post contains affiliate links. When I had just graduated college, traveling for fun didn’t seem like an option. A trip would cost me hundreds or even thousands of dollars and I barely had enough money to pay rent! Even once I started making decent money, travel still wasn’t cheap.… Read More »20 Ways to Save Money While Traveling
After seven years in San Francisco, I still find traveling to different neighborhoods in the city such an adventure. The city is only seven by seven miles, so every mile or so you walk, the vibe shifts slightly. If you’re visiting San Francisco and trying to figure out where to stay, I’m about to share… Read More »Where to Stay in San Francisco: A Complete Guide
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
Hi there! I’m Vivian. Welcome to my travel blog. I hopped on my first plane ride at the age of five. Since then, travel has become a core part of my upbringing and way of life. I’ve lived in both Taiwan and the U.S., and am currently based in New York City. I’m a big… Read More »About | Contact
Dining out isn’t quite like it used to be before COVID-19. It’s in fact obsolete for a lot of restaurants that don’t have the permission or space to set up outdoor seating. Over the last few months I’ve gotten acquainted with the various food delivery and takeout apps available in San Francisco: Uber Eats, Grubhub,… Read More »Top 10 Restaurants for Takeout in San Francisco
Updated: Feb 27th, 2022 I started traveling as a little girl, and throughout my childhood my parents took me to see many cool natural wonders – the Niagara Falls in Canada, the Luray Caverns in Virginia, and Mt. Fuji in Japan. But to this day, my trip to Joshua Tree is still one of the… Read More »7 Best Things to Do at Joshua Tree