The Many Faces of California

How many landscapes can you see in eight hours in California?

Romantic Ramblings: Redondo Beach

Because no matter how much nicer other beaches seems to get, Redondo is always home.

Everywhere I went in 2018

This year has been quite a whirlwind, honestly. I went to three different continents! (For some that's nothing, but it's a lot for me!) I do sort of wish I had spent more time exploring Spain, because I was living there and there are sooo many "must-sees" that I never went to. I also wish …

Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall

I distinctly remember connecting to this line in The Great Gatsby, but it's really just an excuse for the basic af fall photos. Don't worry, no pumpkin spice lattes.

Unfortunately I didn’t go to Waffle House: Eating well in Atlanta

It's not quite the Atlanta out of Jermaine Dupri's universe, but it's pretty damn delicious.

To all the places I’ve lived before

Some love letters as novelty wears off and culture shock sets in. (Inspired by that very good Netflix movie that you should definitely watch.)

Two countries separated by a common language

Nothing makes you realize the weird quirks of your own culture quite like a country where you all speak the same language, yet somehow don't.

What (not) to do in San Francisco

Don't fall for the hype--some popular recommendations in San Francisco are actually terrible. You can't believe everything travel bloggers tell you. Some humble advice for your trip to San Francisco, and musings on how to be a more ethical tourist.

Sunday Funday Disco Dancing

Find yourself bored in LA on a Sunday night? Put on your dancing shoes, get out to Echo Park and get your disco on!

Eat in Oakland: Sacred Wheel

What no one tells about moving to a cheap central European country is that it absolutely ruins your ability to enjoy restaurants in more expensive places. Coming back to Oakland for the first time since I left for Poland last August, I continually had to pick my jaw off the ground when I saw menu …