"Look around, look around, at how lucky we are to be alive right now." -That Would Be Enough from Hamilton ‣ Hello, happy spring! I visited Washington, D.C. at the beginning of April and had a wonderful time exploring the nation's capital and seeing the cherry blossoms in full bloom. The latter has been on my bucket list for years, and I am so excited that I was able to cross it off. In this post, I'll share some ideas for what to see and do ... Read the Post...
A Guide to Plant-Based Eating in Honolulu | Updated 2022
It's so tasty, you won't be-leaf it's vegan! Hey there, I hope that you are doing well! This is the first post that I am uploading to my re-designed blog, and I could not be more excited. I have always loved eating in Hawai‘i—from my grandma's cooking to my family's go-to restaurants, there is such a unique blend of Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Filipino, and Korean culture—but this is the first year that I've spent ... Read the Post...
Top Allergy-Friendly Countries
In no particular order, here is a list of countries that I have visited where I had a safe (and yummy!) eating experience. I am allergic to dairy, eggs, nuts, and shellfish, so some of the specifics may not apply to you, but I hope that you find it helpful! Australia I visited Sydney in December 2019 with my family, and we found that it was very easy to manage my allergies. We spent a good amount of time in the main supermarkets (Cole’s and ... Read the Post...
My Travel Bucket List: 2020 Edition
It has certainly been a trying year. As leisure travel sputtered to a halt because of the pandemic, I had more time to dream about places that I want to visit next – and this feeling of wanderlust provided a much-needed mental escape from the recent chaos and calamity. I last wrote a "Travel Bucket List" post in 2017 (when I was still in middle school!), so here is a new and improved version. 1. Athens, Greece & Santorini, ... Read the Post...
