Category Archives: Travel

Dreamy Banff

Banff has been on my bucket list for many years. When Carrie asked to plan a birthday trip together for Labor Day weekend, I eagerly suggested Banff. Jessie, my sister, Carrie, and Grace went for a 4 day adventure exploring part of Banff, Canmore, and Calgary. We booked an Airbnb in Canmore, which was aboutContinue reading “Dreamy Banff”

Costco Adventure

Steph and Jason decided that Costco would be the theme of this road trip up to Vancouver BC. I was fortunate enough to be invited to this exciting adventure. Despite being friends for about a decade, this would be our very first road trip together. Steph and I both have motion sickness but Steph isContinue reading “Costco Adventure”

Murakami and Yayoi in SF

Jessie and I planned a San Francisco trip so that we could check out the Takashi Murakami at the Asian Art Museum and Yayoi Kusama exhibit at SF MOMA. Grace also flew up to join for an art and foodie fun-filled weekend adventure. The first two nights we stayed in Pleasant Hill to be nearContinue reading “Murakami and Yayoi in SF”

I Hate Running

I realized I dragged my feet and did not start training for my 10k until I came back from Japan in November. The 10K is scheduled for Janurary 2024. I bought my tickets to the Disney 10k early this year. Originally me, Jessie, Jessica, Stephanie, and Grace were all planning to run together. On theContinue reading “I Hate Running”

Back Home in Time for Fall Colors

At the tailend of my three week trip in Japan, I did get to see the start of the color change in the fall leaves in Ena, Hakone, Kyoto, and Tokyo. When the sun set, the light reflection gave the tops of the trees an iridescent red glow giving me a preview of what’s toContinue reading “Back Home in Time for Fall Colors”

The Art of Being a Flâneur

I recently read the article, The Art of Being a Flâneur, describing a way of traveling through leisurely strolls, wandering aimlessly, or serving as a “passionate spectator.” It prompted me to reflect on my own past travel experiences and travel style.  If it’s a city I’ve never been to, I often like to fill myContinue reading “The Art of Being a Flâneur”

Road Trip to BC with Pals

Grace, Eddie and I reached Phnom Phen after being 8 hours on the road driving up from Portland. It was memorial weekend so there was a bit of traffic through Washington. When we arrived it was almost 8:30 PM and it closed at 9:00 PM. Grace was enthusiastic about their butter beef and had reminiscedContinue reading “Road Trip to BC with Pals”

Kauai with the Li Seniors Part 2

The next few days we explored Waimei Canyon although it turned out a bit cloudy. We practically had poke every day. My parents’ favorite meal besides the home cooked fish they got from the farmers market was Tip Top Cafe and their Oxtail Soup. They loved it so much we bought a few more toContinue reading “Kauai with the Li Seniors Part 2”