48 Hours in Los Angeles – The Getty & San Gabriel Valley

by Isabelle // June 19, 2014 // 1 Comment

Recently, my husband and I had a chance to go to Los Angeles and meet up with two dear friends visiting from Florence, Italy. We had to be back the following evening, so I examined our itinerary carefully – prioritizing the destinations... Continue reading →

Seattle Underground Tour: Dark and Delightful

by Joanna // June 16, 2014 // No Comments

Did you know the modern Seattle is a city built on top of another city (the old Seattle)? Seattle used to be made of wooden buildings, but on June 6, 1889, a cabinetmaker accidentally overturned and ignited a glue pot,... Continue reading →

“When lost, follow the tourists”

by Justine // June 8, 2012 // No Comments

One doesn’t need to be a Taoist to be justified in aimless wanderings. After going through an extra busy week, I decided to calm my nerves by taking a stroll at a neighborhood where everything is slower and more aesthetically... Continue reading →

A Wine Tasting Tour in Sonoma

by Isabelle // February 20, 2012 // 6 Comments

As locals in Northern California, we are blessed to have a beautiful wine country near by, just north east of San Francisco. Even for the non-locals, you may have seen or heard of wine from Napa city, whether in stores... Continue reading →