One of the bickering points Carl and I had prior to this San Francisco trip was blaming each other as to why the car rental hasn’t been booked 2 days before we left. This was because I said I would do it (oops!). So I scavenged the web to find a car rental place that … More Cheaper Alternative to Car Rental Companies: RelayRides Review
After 20 years, my aunt from Hong Kong finally decided to brave the winter and visit Toronto again. For someone who lives close to the equator, her family came at a great time to see snow! She got to go through freezing rain and saw the crystallized aftermath, she saw heavy snow that collected on … More A local’s guide to touring Toronto – Winter Edition
Is it possible to fit the beauty of Chicago all in one day? The answer is no (sorry to disappoint). But we did try and felt we made the most of it. As always, I like to explain how I found my hotel deal – this one was easy though. Carl’s boss is a frequent … More 1.25 Days in Chicago
The older I get, the more aware I am of my surroundings. I reside in the Greater Toronto Area which means I never feel like the minority – I live inside the welcoming Canadian bubble where (majority of the time) we embrace different cultures. Growing up, I’ve never been bullied because of my Chinese decent … More Facing Racism while Traveling
When I was growing up, my elementary school would take us to watch maple syrup harvesting every year. We’d get to hike the trails, see the maple trees, learn how they tap the tree to collect sap and then boil it over a hot wood fire to turn it into syrup. I missed those trips and since … More Prince Edward County Roadtrip: Maple in the County
Carl will be moving to Wisconsin for 5 months to do some training so we’re taking all the time we can to travel. Easter weekend is coming up so we decided to search for some Boston deals online and we wanted to keep it under $1000 between the two of us. We found some bus … More Easter Weekend in Boston!
It was my first time in San Diego, or actually my first time out to the West coast so we wanted to make the best out of our short trip. What a memorable adventure this was. From listening to the waves of the Pacific Ocean, to standing in awe of the Grand Canyon and sliding … More The Ultimate West Coast-ish Road Trip: 3 States, 4 Cities, 7 Days
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