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O‘ahu Trip
For this year, I promised that I will always put myself first - that I will not depend on anyone and I'd do what I want, when I want. And...
Apr 7, 2022


Desert Getaway
Last month, we decided to have a mini desert getaway for our anniversary. The plan is to visit Joshua Tree National Park and and visit...
Jun 5, 2021


Skincare Routine
*Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. This post may contain affiliate...
Apr 25, 2021


Amazon Finds: Self-care Essentials
Okay, it's been a year and obviously we all need a break. I can't even remember how many times I've heard the phrase "I need a spa day!"....
Apr 15, 2021


Secret Swings in La Jolla, CA
When I first got to San Diego, I heard about this secret swing in La Jolla. Little did I know that there are actually three of them! So...
Mar 27, 2021


Things to Do in Big Bear (besides skiing & snowboarding)
Last holiday season, we decided to have a winter getaway in Big Bear. Because we brought our dog Bucky (and we also do not know how to...
Mar 26, 2021


Our Quick Trip to Paso Robles
Last October, we decided to go to Paso Robles! We've always wanted to visit here ever since I watched an episode of Instant Hotels on...
Mar 21, 2021


Mini Getaway in Idyllwild
Last September 2020, we visited the little town of Idyllwild. It is a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Our...
Mar 1, 2021


Exploring San Diego in a Week
When I got interviewed for Shoutout SoCal , one of the questions was what would be my planned itinerary if a friend was visiting San...
Mar 1, 2021


Featured: Shoutout SoCal
Hey everyone! I'm so stoked to let you know that I got featured in Shoutout SoCal. In May 2018, SD Voyager reached out to me about...
Jan 26, 2021


Chasing Sunrise in San Diego (yes we can chase them too)
Us San Diegans cannot get enough of the sunset. I mean, I literally cannot go on a day without seeing a sunset story or photo on my feed....
Jan 2, 2021


What to do in Seattle in 3 days?
Do you want to have a mini getaway in a big city like Seattle? This city surely has a lot to offer! Seattle has plenty of hidden gems,...
Nov 21, 2020


My Home Workspace
Do you live in an apartment where there is no dedicated home office? Well, same here! I don't either. But I managed to create a workspace...
Aug 7, 2020


Beautiful Maui
Ever since I was a kid, I have always dreamt of having my honeymoon in Maui. As to how or when it will happen? I honestly didn't know....
Jul 30, 2020


Quarter-life Realizations
I started this blog entry last March 2018 to write about "25 Things I've Learned in 25 Years". But here I am, 4 days away from turning...
Dec 31, 2018


Featured: Street Photography Awards 2018
Photo by: reinaelissandra This photo right here just got nominated to be part of Lens Culture's Street Photography Awards 2018! Story...
May 27, 2018


Philippines
Image by: reinaelissandra Mabuhay! Philippines is situated in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands that are...
May 27, 2018


Singapore
Image by: happyfly.cz Did you know that Singapore may be called a Lion city but it may have actually been inspired by a tiger? ...
May 27, 2018


Featured: SD Voyager Magazine
Last March 2018, I got the chance to be featured on a local magazine called SD Voyager. They support local art and help local artists in...
May 27, 2018


Happiness.
No words. // DECEMBER 24, 2017 , RITZ- CARLTON DOHA, QATAR // Together again after three long years.
Jan 28, 2018


All About Kebabs (and Dukhan)
KEBAB // late 17th century: from Arabic kabāb, partly via Urdu, Persian, and Turkish. DECEMBER 29, 2017 Today's date, January 28, 2018....
Jan 28, 2018


Love x Hate Relationship with Airports
It has been a month since I last updated my website thanks to the holiday break. Last month, I went back home to visit my family in the...
Jan 28, 2018


thursdays.
How my Thursday went. A whole day class and a school trip to the hippie neighborhood of North Park. A day filed with yoghurt runs,...
Nov 10, 2017


California Sunsets
Went out for a grocery run today and saw these amazing colors up in the sky. California Sunsets. 09 November 2017 Kearny Mesa, San Diego
Nov 9, 2017


Almost A Year
Thirty days from now, it would be my one year anniversary in moving to California. Days go by really fast and it feels surreal knowing I...
Nov 6, 2017
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