I still remember exactly how it felt as I sat there at my computer six years ago, looking at flights to Bangkok for the hundredth time, hesitating just as I had so many times before. I was scared of the unknowns. Would I be safe? Would I be lonely? Would I be able to travel […]
12 Things to Enjoy During Autumn in Germany
It’s autumn in Germany and it’s hard to think of a better place to be. The days are often sunny, a perfect match for the bright yellows, oranges and reds of the changing leaves. As a Californian it’s a season I’ve only experienced a few times though it’s quickly become my favorite. Apart from the […]
The Ultimate Guide to Hohenzollern Sigmaringen Castle
Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen is quite possibly the fairest castle in all the land. Though Germany is full of gorgeous castles, Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen is one of the largest and grandest I’ve ever laid eyes on, rising up out of an outcropping of rocks and stretching across almost an entire city block. If you’re into magical castles you’ve got to […]
Tsurutokame: The Only All-Female Kaiseki Restaurant in Tokyo
The chef poured the sake into my host’s glass until it spilled over the brim and into a curved bowl at the base. Though clearly intentional, it was a gesture I had never seen before. When I asked why, I was told that abundance and the possibility of more is always welcome, and who can […]
10 Quirky Things to do in Harajuku, Tokyo
The first time I heard about Harajuku girls was from Gwen Stefani in the early 2000s. While as an adult I see the Harajuku-girls-as-props situation as alarmingly problematic, one thing she said is undeniable: Harajuku girls do have some wicked style. When I visited Tokyo for the first time 11 years ago, seeing this style […]