Ready or not, fall is finally here – the season of the pumpkin. Autumn is the harvest time for this versatile veggie so you’ll see them everywhere. According to the US Department of Agriculture, more than 800 million pounds of pumpkin are harvested across America, majority of which will be processed and canned while the […]
Are you ready for it? Are you ready for yet another weekend-long binge of bacon? Thanks to the graduate students of the University of Colorado who invented International Bacon Day, we have a perfect excuse to scarf down (more than) a few strips of crispy and chewy perfection. These fatty, salty, cured meat strips are […]
One of the unexpected gifts from these long seasons in quarantine is the abundance of time. This reflective period has given people an opportunity to look inward, to know themselves better and realize what is most important. Not surprisingly, this shift towards increased mindfulness has also permeated into how singles approach dating and inviting new […]
Known for being one of the most diverse cities in the world, London prides itself in offering extensive, multicultural cuisines while up-keeping its British classic delicacies. As a student studying there, London’s vibrant culinary scene is an adventure I’ve yet to finish exploring. Nonetheless, I’ve summed up three of my favorite spots that I frequent […]
Homesickness – the ineffable surge of nostalgia, a feeling that we are all too familiar with, especially given all that has been going on. Just like many of us, I haven’t been able to visit home for a period longer than usual. Growing up in an Asian family, dinner isn’t just right without a bowl […]
The arrival of summer has opened up a new chapter amidst the pandemic. With the increase in vaccinations and relaxed travel guidelines, there’s finally a glimpse of hope at the end of the tunnel for the summer we’ve so longingly desired. At last, the binge-watching of TV shows and lousy home attire doesn’t have to […]
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a place to be messy and true to yourself in a world of fabricated perfection and filters? For me, one way that has kept me organized and mentally healthy is by bullet journaling (or “BuJo”, if you’re cool). To someone who is new to this term, bullet journaling is […]
Magical, mysterious, complex, India attracts travelers from all over the world — where extremes have coexisted side by side for thousands of years.
On my first trip to Japan, I fantasized about escaping the bustling Tokyo streets into the quiet retreat of Onsen, an ancient blissful spa-like experience. Yes, I was excited to get lost in the maze of the Golden Gai district, and get swept up in a sea of people crossing at Shibuya — but I […]
Forest bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku — may have begun in Japan, but wherever you find trees, there is a chance to get boost your wellness and experience nature.
