I went to a couple of places I haven’t been to in a long time because I haven’t been in California recently. But today I went to a Thai restaurant called My Vegan and their Pad Thai is just so delicious. After that, I went walking with a friend in Lacy Park in San Marino. …
Lacy Park Closed so walked up the staircase to see the nearby neighborhood Read More »
It snowed yesterday, followed by some freezing rain and sleet, and the roads were not very safe to drive on. A lot of people were getting stuck and the emergency personnel were telling everyone to please avoid driving if at all possible. I stayed in last night, and the power even went out for a …
This café has a little bit of a 85° bakery feel and they have a section of baked goods where you can get a tray and go choose the ones you like. But in addition to that, they also have coffee and tea drinks, and slushes plus some Korean foods including sandwiches. Overall, it has …
This seems like a cool idea and I’d get the opportunity to visit four countries. It looks like it would cost somewhere around $1300-$2000 round-trip for the airfare plus other expenses like ground transportation and hotel from Atlanta, Georgia. I might consider a trip like this in the next year or so. It looks like …
Below are some pictures from my trip to Paris and the Eiffel Tower. A lot of people were telling me that Paris had become a lot more dangerous. It is true that perhaps similar to America there are new immigrants that have come there. There are many immigrants from Africa and in the Middle East. …
Of course Los Angeles can get pretty hot in August, so I was looking for a shady hike not too far from where I live in Azusa, and I was pleasantly surprised to find a beautiful trail that follows a creek, and has plenty of shade. There are multiple trails, but we chose the one …
I had a great time hiking with Volodymyr and Julia to a waterfall near Yaremche Ukraine. The night before we spent the night at a resort in Bukovel. It took us maybe 20 minutes to drive Volodymyr’s Jeep Cherokee down the mountain road to get to the trail, and then another 20-30 minutes to get …
Marvelous Hiking and Ziplining at Waterfalls near Yaremche, Ukraine Read More »
I had a great time taking these pictures and talking with a couple of locals. I asked them if the Soviets built it, or the Polish, and they said definitely it was the Polish, but under the direction of a puppet dictator state (Poland of the 1950s). I’ve posted my photos at the end of …
Post-Soviet Palace of Culture: beautiful relic or symbol of communism? Read More »
A Welcoming Blend of Cultures and People The United Arab Emirates is an amazing place, and surprisingly open and free. of course it’s two main economic drivers are oil and tourism, as well as an ever growing tech sector. But what surprised me the most was the people. Think about the countries you have heard …
Discovering the UAE: Surprising Freedom, Diverse Cultures, and Modern Marvels Read More »
Early Life and First Steps in Travel Recently I heard someone say this is the Age of Travel, and talking about how easy it has become to travel and see the world. I’m doing it now, but this is nothing like my past life. My past life was about connecting to the world. I was …
A Lifetime of Connections and a New Era of Exploration Read More »
