Hi, I’m Alice! I’m a yogi and a semi-professional wanderer. In my “off” time, I work as a tech sales executive and currently live in San Francisco. I have been lucky to also call Philadelphia, New York, Hong Kong, London, and Singapore home. As a result, I have visited 50+ countries so far and still counting! My love for travel is deeply rooted in my curiosity and desire to learn. Traveling and growing up as an Asian American minority in the US has given me a huge appreciation and awareness for those different from me. Therefore, no matter where I am, I make an effort to learn about and experience other cultures. I especially love to taste the local foods and drinks because who wouldn’t? :)
What is it like to take my first flight during the pandemic for non-essential travel? Emphasis on during not post-pandemic because post implies something is over. And let’s be real here. COVID-19 is far from over, especially in the US. Well despite this, I traveled outside my city for the...
“How do you find time to travel so much?” Usually, this question is asked in either a shocked or jealous tone when people hear about my plans to jet off somewhere yet again (back when we could still travel before the pandemic). I have heard many people say “I can never...
My boyfriend and I visited Sedona, Arizona over the Valentine’s Day/Presidents’ Day long weekend in February. Sedona has been on my bucket list for some time now so I was excited to finally visit! It’s roughly a 2-hour drive north of Phoenix. It was our last trip right before corona put...
What a difference a year makes! Around this time last year, I was excited and ready to start a new job at a hospitality startup, Sonder, to combine my love for travel with my business skills. Get paid to live, breathe, and think about travel and hospitality all day – what a dream...
An Oregon Coast road trip is perfect for a long weekend getaway! The coastline is full of stunning viewpoints, nature, and trails. As with any road trip, it’s hard to do everything so here are my highlights. If you have more time, you can stretch it out to spend more time at each...
There’s so much more to Mexican food than just tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and fajitas! Yucatan food is extremely unique. Mexico is similar to the US or any other country as a matter of fact, where different regions, states, or areas may have their own distinct dishes and flavors. For...
I never thought I would ever one day be spray painting graffiti. Unless one was a legit street artist at the level of Banksy, I always thought graffiti was done by general ne’er-do-wells or teenagers looking for kicks. However as I walked the streets of Melbourne, I marveled at the...
It’s that happy time of the year – Carnival! I’m suffering from a bad case of Carnival tabanca right now after seeing all the posts and pictures from this year’s Trinidad Carnival. Tabanca is Trinidadian (or Trini) slang that refers to a strong heartache and longing for anything you...
So I did a thing… I got my first ever tattoo in Bali, forever changing my body! For the longest time, I have always wanted a tattoo. Let’s just say it’s my inner rebellious girl streak peaking through. Possibly due to my Asian parents telling me tattoos are bad and I should never...
Tasmania or Tassie (as the Aussies call it) is an absolute must visit if you’re traveling around Australia. It’s often overlooked as people prioritize other destinations in Australia instead. For this reason, Tassie remains relatively undeveloped and untouched, often seen as rustic and...
