As a Pacific Northwest native, I just had to check out the coffee offerings of Boston. Since Boston is America's college town, I was expecting some top-notch coffeeshops both in terms of the drinks and the study atmosphere. For me, it's never just about the coffee (I could make it at home), but about the …
How To Spend One Weekend Exploring Boston
If you're a tourist in town and need some ideas of what to do during a weekend trip to Boston, here's how I spent one glorious weekend during July 14 through 16th. Granted, you'll probably want to explore the Freedom Trail and some more prominent activities, but I think this really sums up much of …
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One Summer Day in Portland, Maine
I just had to check out the *other* Portland. Since I’m from Portland, Oregon, I knew that part of my time living on the East Coast had to be spent visiting Portland, Maine. I’ve heard quite a bit about the state, like its famous lobster. As an avid beachcomber, I’d also heard a lot about …
9 Affordable(ish) Restaurants in Los Angeles
I'm a huge foodie. When I say "Let's go on a Los Angeles adventure," it almost surely means to find a cute place to eat as judged by both atmosphere and meal quality. Though LA is most famous for its juiceries, brunch spots and bougie expensive restaurants, here are six restaurants I tried this fall that won't …
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