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New Thing: Take An Historical Tour of Summit Hill (aka the neighborhood where I live)
Each year I make a list of new things I want to try. Some of them are emotionally or physically challenging, a lot of them will make you question how I became an adult without doing them. You can read about previous adventures here. Are you guys ready for the nerdiest hobby you've never heard of? I like to call said hobby 'house walks.' Before she up and moved (weep!) my BFF and I loved to...
Mini Travel Guide: Romania
Looking for a travel guide to Romania - that land of cobblestone streets, castles, AND DRACULA??? Me too! Which is why I brought in a local to share her best Romanian travel tips. Let's all book tickets now! Hi, I'm Mickey, a Romanian expat, born and bred in Bucharest, who landed in the U.S. by way of a dimpled musician. I geek out about language learning at Panglossity. I would love to give you...
Are you a ‘taker’? How to tell if you are + what to do about it
Here are some things I've needed help with during the last 10 years of my life early morning drop offs/late night airport pick ups (about a million of 'em) some heart-rending breakups lots of Craigslist runs that necessitated borrowed pickups/hatchbacks/another pair of strong arms Many of my nearest-and-dearest buy furniture from, like, stores and have the nerve maintain happy, healthy marriages...
True Story: I’m a Supertaster
Mel with a steamed bun Tell us a bit about yourself! My name is Melissa, and I was born in Hong Kong before moving to San Francisco at the age of 7. I lived in San Francisco most of my life and in Seattle and New York for a bit before coming full circle by moving back to Hong Kong 3 years ago. I work in planning and strategy for a Fortune 500 company and I am a food blogger and photographer in...
14 Ways To Make Your Apartment Look Great On A Budget
My first post-college apartment had dark, dirty 1970s cabinets, a yellow stove and a green fridge, and a full-size window directly in front of the toilet. And I loved it. I took so much joy in making that weird, cheap apartment cute! I scoured thrift stores and Craiglist, I repainted and disguised and replaced and I positively After 14 rentals, here's everything I know about how to make an...
Mini Travel Guide: Luxembourg
Looking for a travel guide to Luxembourg - that tiny, multicultural country? I brought in a local to share all her best Luxemboury travel tips - what to do, where to go, and how to do it cheaply(ish)! Nicknamed the “Gibraltar of the North”, Luxembourg is the only Grand-Duchy in the world, which gained its independence from the Netherlands in 1839. It is a multicultural little gem in the heart of...