Cafe Gratitude Santa Cruz
byDuring a recent visit to Santa Cruz, I stopped in at Cafe Gratitude, an excellent vegan restaurant. If you’re in the area, it is well…
Travel
Where to Buy Sukajan in Tokyo
byOne of the hottest recent fashion trends has been the Sukajan (スカジャン), also known as Japanese Souvenir Jackets or simply, Japanese Bomber Jackets. Worn…
12 Must Visit Destinations in Seoul
byI recently traveled to Seoul, and this post is a compilation of 12 of coolest and most interesting places I visited. With shops, cafes, and…
Seoul’s Best Vegetarian Restaurants
bySeoul is a world-class city, but Korea’s traditional culinary reliance on meat means it can be hard to find good veggie food. All too…
Lock Cha: Hong Kong’s Best Vegetarian Dim Sum
byHong Kong Dim Sum is a real treat–but vegetarians are often left out of the fun. Lock Cha Tea House, in Admiralty’s Hong Kong…
How I Met Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders
byMost people’s idea of a vacation is hitting the beach, going somewhere to relax, or hitting a big city to shop. I could’ve done…
Prague
byTo me, Prague seems to be cloaked in a state of permanent darkness. Even in the summer, the medieval architecture carries the weight of…
Copenhagen
byI arrived in Copenhagen close to midnight. Immigration saw the eagle and “United States” and waved me through. But really, it seemed that this…
Itoya: Tokyo’s Greatest Paper Store
byItoya is the largest paper store in Japan. Not only is their Ginza flagship a monument to the art of paper, it contains an indoor…
Santa Monica
bySanta Monica is a beautiful city, nestled at the edge of Los Angeles. With a perfect beach, a beautiful boardwalk, great shopping, and a…