2023-05-18

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"...

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2023-05-17

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...

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2023-05-16

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...

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2023-05-15

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...

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2023-04-26

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...

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2023-04-25

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,...

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2023-04-24

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...

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2023-04-23

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...

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2023-04-22

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...

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2023-04-21

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...

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