Mandarin Immersion (Part 4)
I had the pleasure of meeting Kou Aizhe, a renowned podcast producer behind the immensely popular Chinese podcast, GushiFM, which translates to "Story FM"...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 3)
I visited Beijing’s 798 Art Zone. I've been to 798 before, but after learning more about it from my Chinese language book, I wanted...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 2)
My first day in Beijing, and to get over jet lag and get settled in, I willed myself across the city (with help from...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 1)
I kicked off the start of my 6-week Mandarin immersion trip last weekend. I've been learning Mandarin regularly for the last 5+ years, but...
Baja Bound 2023 (Part 22)
Today, I ended my trip the same way it began, in Tecate. It’s a charming little town just south of San Diego County, and...
Baja Bound 2023 (Part 21)
Today, I left Ensenada and arrived in Tecate. Riding in, there was a lot of moisture in the air. It wasn’t rain, per se,...
Baja Bound 2023 (Part 20)
This morning, I took it easy. I had coffee and churros for breakfast (that’s 4 churros when I only expected 1), and I was...
Baja Bound 2023 (Part 19)
Today, I made it into Ensenada! I thought this was my first time here, but my mom pointed out that we’ve been here twice...
Baja Bound 2023 (Part 18)
Today, I departed from Cataviña. This ride proved to be one of my favorites in a while. The area boasts stunning desert scenery, and...
Baja Bound 2023 (Part 17)
Today, I left Guerrero Negro for Cataviña. I had to say goodbye to Renegade (who I discovered already had the name Burrito). I asked...