From sleepy fishing villages in Vietnam to busy business-driven cities like Tokyo, it is fair to say that Asia is one of the world’s most diverse continents. And outside of the populated areas, Asia also boasts some majestic natural terrain, such as snow-capped mountains and sprawling golden beaches. The latter of which, alongside the region’s perpetually […]
Most people choose to only visit Amsterdam, which is a mistake on their part. Sure, Amsterdam has canals, history and a party-like atmosphere, but Rotterdam has art, architecture and multiculturalism. Rotterdam is unlike any other city in the Netherlands. It has more open space, less bikes, and even less tourists. Unfortunately for Rotterdam, it was one of the […]
This past week children across Chicago finally went back to school. Growing up, this was always an exciting time… and an anxious one. New teachers, lessons and classmates, it was a whirlwind of change and adjustment. While it was often chaotic, I never really realized how lucky I was to live in a country that mandates […]
Barcelona is home to an abundance of top restaurants serving up great tapas, little bites, many combining the very best of Catalan and Spanish cuisine. But if your taste buds are ready to experience some of the best tapas around then take a look a this list of top tapas spots in Barcelona. WHERE TO […]
After visiting the 9th annual Japan Day @ Central Park in NYC this past May, I was excited when someone handed me a flyer for Japan Day Chicago at my local Japanese grocery store. Finally, Chicago was following suit. Sadly, from the time I was a teenager until now, it seems more and more Japanese stores and businesses have […]