It’s tempting to buy new things since there are innovative new products, designs, and creations emerging on the market or dropping into our Instagram feeds and email inboxes. However, it’s important to preserve our planet and recycle more, meaning there are many inventive ways to upcycle that you might not already know. Instead of reaching …
Relocating to a new country can be overstimulating. How do I open a bank account? Where do I find roommates? How are different fruits and veggies named,? And wait – what are all these fashion labels I’ve never heard of? At first, there were so many new brands I was unfamiliar with, that I felt …
Do you love shockingly clear waters and empty beaches? If you’re heading to Western Australia or Perth, no trip will be complete without a day trip or overnight stay at Rottnest Island. Most famously known for its quokkas, Rottnest or “Rotto” as the natives call it, is more extraordinary than one can imagine. Clear blue …
Every morning I wake up wishing I were somewhere exotic, although San Francisco is pretty groovin’. At times I like a taste of the tropics, and other times I enjoy a little zen. A fusion of these two equates to an irresistible coconut matcha green tea smoothie. I absolutely love a light, unique blend that awakens my taste …
When you’re feeling the sniffles, ultra-tired, or a sore throat arriving, the good news is there’s a natural remedy to curb the illnesses and keep them at bay! Using some of my favorite ingredients that support immunity, I concocted an ultra-healthy, homemade, all-natural boosting tea that is precisely what the body needs when there’s a …
Half Dome was on my bucket list and I knew it’d be a challenge, but it definitely pushed my boundaries physically. On this October day at the end of the permit season, my friend Sandra and I traversed across Yosemite toward Half Dome. We originally had our minds set on hiking Clouds Rest, but since shuttles stopped …
During a visit to the east coast last summer, I couldn’t help but cross paths with a tiny seafood shack in New Hampshire. After being lured in with the promise of fresh Maine lobster rolls, my eyes landed on this chilled, buttery, garlicky, seafood “salad” that was remarkably fresh and savory, I swear I can …
Avocados are to California what coconuts are to Indonesia. Every time I peruse the grocery store and plant my eyes on this deep-green skinned fruit, my mind explodes with all the dishes the avocado complements. Today, one of the common concoctions recycled itself: guacamole. Seeing how these avocados were already ripe, I grabbed a bundle. …
