Lost in LA: The Getty Villa

Outer peristyle (August 2022) While driving the famed Highway 1 in California, one cannot leave Los Angeles without paying a visit to the Getty Villa. Nestled just at the border of Malibu in the Pacific Palisades, the Getty Villa is a hidden, yet not-so-hidden gem to check out for its vast collection of Greek and …

5 Favorite Cafes in Los Angeles (PART 2)

Over a year ago, I wrote about my favorite coffee shops in Los Angeles, my hometown. While I still enjoy going to those hotspots, I have since checked out more, and more that I've grown to love. There remains hundreds of cafes that I've yet to try out in town, but until then, here are …

Postcard: La Jolla, San Diego, California

Inside Sunny Jim's Sea Cave in La Jolla-- do you see the profile of a goateed man? (June 2022) -- Rebecca

Destination: Temecula, California (Part 2)

Vineyards at Ponte Winery (July 2021) While visiting Temecula, one cannot leave without going wine tasting. As the city is home to dozens of vineyards and wineries, it's a must to go to at least one of them to sample the region's wine. I like wine, and I like trying out wines from all over, …

Destination: Temecula, California (Part 1)

Temecula City Hall (July 2021) Temecula is a city located in Riverside County, and it's known as the "wine country of southern California." Situated in the southwest quadrant of the county, it's also just a step back from San Diego, and it serves as a gateway to visitors in the north (including Los Angeles) who …