written by Betty Nguyen If you’re visiting LA and planning a side road trip. Maybe I’ll go to Palm Springs or Joshua Tree, you contemplate, trendily. But what about Santa Barbara? It’s no longer the sleepy middle child, it has become…
Why You Need to Visit Tijuana, Mexico Now
written by Betty Nguyen Ask any native Californian about Tijuana decades ago (aka “”TJ”) and they would mention crime, prostitution, and drugs. Painted zebras brought back notions of the mythical “donkey shows” and a “what happens there stays there” attitude. But the Great Recession…
Travel Guide: Mexico City, Colonia Roma
written by Betty Nguyen After several Mexico City visits, we discovered our favorite neighborhood: Colonia Roma. It was originally a wealthy ‘burbs just west of the city center where the Spanish erected beautiful colonial homes. After the 1985 earthquake, the broken…
Quick Guide to Eating in Mérida
written by Betty Nguyen After my second visit to Merida, I still haven’t eaten my way through yet. There are so many wonderful taquerias, food markets, and restaurants, I can only name my top five for the moment. 5. Chilakiller’s…
The Top Five Philippine Dishes Every Tourist Should Try
by Ressa Gallardo Growing up with Filipino parents, I learned two things: 1) heritage is important, and 2) food brings people together. I was thankful that my family always hosted potluck parties when I was a child. It made me…
How I Planned Peru for A Week
Written by Betty Nguyen When I first planned the trip to Peru, I didn’t think I would love Peru except for Machu Picchu. I researched places to stay, how to get there, and other surrounding activities for several weeks and…
72 Hours In Seoul, South Korea
Written By Kelsey Dennison Seoul is a city that weaves together old and new in the most beautiful way. While 72 hours is certainly not enough time to fully explore this energetic, fun-loving capital, with the right advice, 3 days…