Tower Records, the music store that was created by Russell Solomon back in 1960 in Sacramento, California. The music store would become a record store giant opening stores several years later in San Francisco, West Hollywood, New York City and eventually opening stores all over Read More …
If there was one thing I learned after traveling overseas, it’s to be cautious of foreign transaction fees. What many people don’t realize is that for using your debit/credit card overseas, a lot of banks charge transaction fees. And if you eat out, purchase a Read More …
When going to Shinjuku, one of the most interesting buildings to see is the Yunika Building and its advertising concept aka Yunika Vision, a communications facility near Shinjuku East Exit. Unveiled on April 2010, Yunika Vision is showcases its three, giant LED screens in HD Read More …
While I don’t eat dessert that often, I do occasionally try dessert locations when I’m told “they are the best”, “you should try this place”, etc. And I have heard of Salju Dessert in Alhambra, California (located on 35 W. Valley Blvd.). I’ve tried shaved Read More …
Located in eastern Yamanishi prefecture is the city of Otsuki (nearly 50 miles away from Tokyo). Once a heavily settled area during the time of the Jomon Period (12,000 BC), the city of Otsuki has a rich tradition of 80 Jomon sites. But the area Read More …
A lot of people talk about Daiso and going to Daiso to buy this and that. And some may wonder, why so much attention is paid to a Japanese dollar store? In Japan, Daiso is one of the largest 100-yen shops and they sell thousands Read More …
Found in Lemoore, CA at this 1894 building is a Cyrus Noble (Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey) ghost sign, opposite of it is a ghost sign on the other side of the building is for Can’t Bust ‘Em Overalls created by Heynemann & Co. Throughout the Read More …
As a person who has practiced healthy eating for nearly a year, I have gone to farmers markets up and down California. One of my favorite farmers markets in California is the Fort Mason Center San Francisco Farmer’s Market. One reason is because it’s in Read More …
Located in Korea Town, Los Angeles is the Palm Tree LA. A ritzy and posh location, the Palm Tree L.A. is open from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. As the location hosts fine Asian food dining at Arang, a stylish karaoke bar (in English, Korean Read More …
The concept of gourmet food trucks is big in the United States and in Japan, it’s starting to grow but there is one caveat… space. Not many spaces in metro cities in Japan for these vehicles to park. Where you can follow a gourmet food Read More …
San Francisco is a magnificent city to visit and there are so many places for families, for couples, with friends and even people going solo can enjoy! One of my favorite areas to visit is Pier 39, a shopping center and very popular tourist attraction Read More …
For those who were traveling in southern Japan which were were rocked by two devastating earthquakes and continued aftershocks, and happen to be in the Kumamoto area, please visit the Kumamoto City International Center. The center is offering shelter for non-Japanese residents and they also Read More …
Located in Los Angeles is Hancock Park, best known for one of its popular tourist attraction, La Brea Tar Pits & Museum. For tens of thousands of years, natural asphalt has seeped from the ground and for centuries, the bones of animals that were trapped Read More …
As I had to pick up some ingredients which I can only find at H Mart in Koreatown’s Madang Plaza Shopping Mall in Los Angeles, I stopped by Paris Baguette Cafe. Despite it’s name, the bakery chain is actually based in South Korea and owned Read More …
While Korean desserts can be found at most Korean restaurants, for those who are passionate about red beans from Korea will enjoy the restaurant, Sul & Beans Korean Bingsoo Cafe. For those who never experienced patbingsu (red beans with ice), you can find Korean shaved Read More …
It was a rainy weekend in Los Angeles, but each time I’m visiting Koreatown, I always try to check out the various Korean coffee shops in the area. I always look for atmosphere but also it’s showcase of Korean pop culture and there is one Read More …
In South Korea, Mr. Pizza is a popular and also the country’s #1 pizza brand in terms of franchisees and sales. Created back in 1990, with hundreds of outlets in Korea, over two dozen in China, under a handful in the U.S. and Vietnam. With Read More …
Watching the sunset at Newport Beach. Whenever I travel and stay near an ocean, primarily during the summertime, it’s always a must for me to see a sunrise or sunset. There is something magical about watching the sunrise and sunset and the change of colors, Read More …
Back in the 1920’s, the Fox Film Corporation owned by William Fox would build their large chain of movie theaters across the United States known as “Fox Theatres”. Using architecture inspired by Asian, Indian, Persian and Moorish influences, these theaters continue to be entertainment spots, Read More …
Many people ask of why I travel, how I am able to travel and the truth is that, traveling is something I need to do for myself. A short escape from life’s challenges, a chance to learn about other cultures than the one that you Read More …
If you are a surfer and heading to Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum should be on your bucket list. Located inside the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse (named in memorial of surfer Mark Abbott who died while surfing at the nearby Pleasure Point surf Read More …
Some ways way before you reach the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse (where the Santa Cruz Surf Museum is located), you can visit the Santa Cruz Surf Sculpture not far from Steamers Lane where top surfers go to catch waves, represents the surfing spirit known throughout Read More …
You probably have read about it. You probably have heard about it. Sushi Dai is the must-go place in Tokyo if you are a fan of sushi! Granted, Sushi Dai has received the love for those who love to eat sushi early in the morning Read More …