I want to share some fun news… I’m entering an art competition! ArtPrize is an international art competition that takes place in my hometown of Grand Rapids, MI, and this year, after 10 years of it happening, I finally decided to enter! My ArtPrize piece is a set of 4 photographs entitled về nhà (a homecoming), that were taken while on…
Pastel de Nata Portuguese Egg Tarts: Where to Find Them & How to Make Them Although I have yet to visit beautiful Portugal, I have always been smitten with it. The beautiful coastal towns tucked into hillsides, cobblestone streets, and colorfully hand painted tiles that grace the façade of many houses… And of course the food; with one of the…
17 Must-Try Dishes in Hoi An, Vietnam I have a very special place in my heart for Vietnam, particularly Hoi An. It’s one of those cities that transports you to a fairytale land that you never want to leave. The colorful handmade silk lanterns that are strung as far as the eye can see, the smell of aromatic broths simmering…
Oh summer, where have you gone? As hard as I try to hold on to the sacred hot, sunny days in Michigan, they always seem to pass in the blink of an eye. Anyone else feel the same where you live? I’m trying my darnedest to celebrate this short season along with the wonderful blueberry harvests we get in my…
How to Plan the Perfect Trip Without Breaking the Bank PART 3: TRAVEL TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS This is part 3 in my Ultimate Guide to Travel Planning series. Check out parts 1 and 2 here and here. Travel transportation and getting from point A to B can be challenging, especially if it’s in a country where you don’t speak the…
Eating Around the World is a delicious series exploring blogger’s favorite foodie cities! Each month, we’ll highlight a different city known for it’s culinary prowess, and hit the streets on search for best foods they have to offer. This month we travel to Taipei, Taiwan with Lena from Social Travel Experiment. Taipei, Taiwan is a culinary heaven. I feel like…
Bring some wow to your next party (or dinner table) with these little buns packed with taste! In this modern summer take on the banh mi, these Cha Siu Pork Bao Mi’s pillowy bao buns are piled high with sweet and savory roasted red pork, a crunchy summer slaw built for the ballpark, and fresh cilantro, all topped off…
You guys, I’m a little obsessed with my KitchenAid mixer. My mom gave me one for my birthday several years ago, and I have to say, it has changed the way I bake, like for real. It’s the appliance I use the most, and is essential for anyone who bakes a lot (and pretty much every kitchen). You can mix,…
How to Plan the Perfect Trip Without Breaking the Bank PART 2: RESEARCH & BOOKING Now that you have your destination and budget nailed down, it’s time to get into the meat of travel planning aka the fun part! You can never research too much, you can however, research too little, which can ruin or severely slow down your trip. There’s…
How to Plan the Perfect Trip Without Breaking the Bank Part 1: Getting Started + Choosing a Location & Budget You have your vacation time saved up, you’ve been slowly adding to the vacation fund, and you’re finally ready to take that vacation you’ve been daydreaming about. But… you have no idea where to start. Don’t panic, you’re not alone….