by Hope Chen | Apr 29, 2020 | Destinations, Travel, Travel Tips
I have been guilty (numerous times) of overexerting myself. When I have any free time and a bit of extra cash, I can’t hold myself back from planning that next trip; even if I’m already worn out from my travels. This time of quarantine has been a forced slow-down, and...
by Diana Chen | Feb 27, 2020 | Destinations, Food, Travel
Why choose between quality and quantity when you can have both? There’s a common misconception that all-you-can-eat (AYCE) sushi is inevitably of lower quality than a la carte sushi. Thankfully, Chicago is on a mission to prove everyone who believes this to be...
by Diana Chen | Feb 21, 2020 | Destinations, Food, Travel
If you told me I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, I’d probably choose ramen. Chicago has seen a growth in ramen shops over the last few years, and I’ve made it a point to sample as many as I can. Here is my roundup of the top five best...
by Diana Chen | Feb 19, 2020 | Destinations, Travel
El Chaltén, Argentina is one of the most popular towns for hiking in Patagonia. Many fun day hikes start from El Chaltén, like Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy. Cerro Torre is a relatively easy hiking trail that weaves through tall trees and rhyolite (volcanic rock). Follow...
by Hope Chen | Feb 9, 2020 | Destinations, Travel
This post was originally supposed to be an ‘Ultimate Guide to the East Village’ but as I was going through the different sections, I realized that I had significantly more ideas for bars than for anything else. So alas, here is yet another post on my favourite pastime...
by Diana Chen | Feb 7, 2020 | Destinations, Travel
One of the most beautiful day hikes in Patagonia is Mount Fitz Roy in El Chaltén, Argentina. While the hike is challenging, it’s also a lot of fun and very rewarding. The views from Laguna de los Tres at the base of Fitz Roy reminded me of the views from Las...
