Little Rock is a quickly growing city that seems to be taking on new life in recent years. As people move here, inspired by the incredible job market and low housing costs, they quickly realize they want to make the most out of all of the outdoor space available. While you’re here, get the best …
Reasons to Look Forward to Winter in Vancouver
Since I was a child, I’ve always been fascinated by winter. Coming from a tropical country where it’s summer almost all year round except when it’s the rainy season, I’ve always imagined how fun it must be to feel snow on my face and to cozy up by the fireplace while sipping hot cocoa! I’ve …
Exploring Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taiwan
On this day last year, Mike, Andi, and I were in Taiwan for our first overseas trip as a family. On our first day in Taiwan, we strolled around Huashan 1914 Creative Park, located in the Zhongzheng District of Taipei. Taipei has an abundance of parks but I chose to go to this one because …
Modern Toilet: Bathroom-Themed Restaurant in Taiwan
For our first meal in Taiwan, we found ourselves in a bathroom-themed restaurant, sitting on actual toilet seats, and eating food out of a miniature toilet bowl while surrounded by images of poop. We were up for some ‘toilet humor,’ so we decided to have lunch at Modern Toilet, a poo- and pee- themed restaurant …
Muzik Hotel Ximending Xining in Taipei, Taiwan
When I was looking for a hotel for our Taiwan trip, Muzik Hotel was not my first choice. I had originally booked a different hotel and everything was all set. But then, just a month before our flight, we had some changes in our travel plans which required me to make changes in our accommodation …
New Day and Cafe Giang in Hanoi
If you ask me and Mike what we thought were the best parts of our Hanoi anniversary trip were, you wouldn’t think that eating in a small local eatery would be in our top ten list. But sitting on low stools by the bustling and lively street as vehicles and hawkers pass us by while …
Philippine Passport Renewal and Name Change (While Pregnant) + CFO Seminar
I just got my brand new Philippine passport… with my brand new last name! Well, the last name isn’t exactly brand new as I’ve been married for two years already, but I only got around to officially and legally changing my name recently. It’s like Facebook: you’re not really officially ‘in a relationship’ unless you update …
Gecko Cafe: A Cheap and Cheerful Restaurant in Hanoi
When you find a restaurant with a sign that says ‘Cheap and Cheerful Restaurant’ plus a photo of a funny-looking gecko, you just have to check it out, right? Right! That’s exactly what Mike and I did while walking around the streets of Hanoi on the first day of our ‘Hanoimoon’ last year. Looking for …
Belmont Hotel Anniversary Staycation
When Mike and I were planning on what to do for our second wedding anniversary, we both agreed on one thing: with a baby on the way, we can’t blow all of our money on a grand celebration. It was looking like we were going to just have a nice dinner somewhere (Read about our …
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hanoi
Straight from our quick stroll around Truc Bach Lake, Mike and I — together with our student guides Huyen and Phuong from Hanoi E-buddies — went to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, one of the top-rated museums in Hanoi. The museum, which was established in 1997, exhibits the art, culture, religion, and architecture of the …
