The One about Gourmet Food Trucks (Kitchen Cars) in Japan
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 …
The One about Abu Garcia fishing rods/reels
For those who fish, some may find themselves in a shop and seeing the name Abu Garcia. Funny thing is that when I first saw the name, I thought it was an Indian or Mexican manufacturer of fishing poles, but I found the name quite Read More …
The One about Grey Gardens
Today I write about “Grey Gardens” (and also “The Beales of Grey Gardens”) by David Maysles, Albert Maysles, Ellen Hovde, Muffie Meyer, Susan Froemke. The film that has inspired various plays, an HBO film, a documentary and even a fashion trend, the film has a Read More …
The One about Pier 39 in San Francisco
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 …
The One about Alexander Sokurov’s “Russian Ark”
When watching the “Russian Ark”, not only do you come away watching the film and feeling the uniqueness of Sokurov’s masterpiece but also an appreciation for art, culture and a era that is long gone. In interviews, Alexander Sokurov has talked about making of this Read More …
The One about Going Digital or Sticking with Printed Physical Copies of Books and Magazines
I often think about if I should focus on digital subscriptions for magazines and stop purchasing physical books. Reading magazine and books on my tablet is something that I tried at times to do. The good thing about most publications is that if you have Read More …
The One about Preventing Watch Strap Irritation/Rashes
I have often been asked by family and friends on how I prevent watch strap irritation. As a person who collects watches and also wears a watch to track my steps or for GPS or Heart Rate tracking, I have had problems in the past Read More …
JAPAN EARTHQUAKE: For those who are traveling in the Kumamoto Prefecture and are in need of help
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 …
The One about the Portrait of Madame Paul Duchesne-Fournet, 1879 by Jean-Jacques Henner
When I visit LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art), I’m often drawn to the oil on canvas painting of the “Portrait of Madame Paul Duchesne-Fournet, 1879” by Jean-Jacques Henner. Henner is a French painter who was known for using sfumato (one of the four Read More …
The One about La Brea Tar Pits & Museum (Hancock Park in Los Angeles)
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 …
The One about Paris Baguette in Los Angeles (Koreatown)
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 …
The One about Sul & Beans in Los Angeles (Koreatown)
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 …
The One about Iota Brew Cafe in Los Angeles (Koreatown)
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 …
The One about Mr. Pizza in Los Angeles (Koreatown)
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 …
The One about the Pinemeadow Golf PGX SL Putter
I have used a good number of putters in my lifetime and I have used mallet putters in the past and I have had good experiences with them. But I have moved away and started using my Ping putter for the last decade. I recently Read More …
The One about Wong Kar-Wai’s “Chungking Express”
I really love this film. “CHUNGKING EXPRESS” is the ultimate pop art film that won a lot hearts when it was first released and continues to this day. And not only has the film jumpstarted the film careers of Wong Kar-wai, Christopher Doyle, Takeshi Kaneshiro Read More …
The One about Sunsets and Sunrise
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 …
The One about Silent Film Night at the Fox Theatre (Hanford)
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 …
The One about Why I Travel
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 …
The One about the Santa Cruz Surf Museum
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 …