Highlight Coffee, Glendale, California - Los Angeles coffee shops

Grab a cup of tea or coffee at Highlight Coffee, a local coffee shop in Glendale

October 12, 2018

Artisan coffee shops in Glendale, a suburb in Los Angeles County, aren’t super easy to come by. But in late 2016, a new shop called Highlight Coffee popped open near the city’s downtown area on the corner of Glendale and Broadway. It’s a welcome addition to the city. Now, residents and people who work there… More Grab a cup of tea or coffee at Highlight Coffee, a local coffee shop in Glendale

$500 road trip, Joshua Tree National Park, Zion National Park, Death Valley National Park

Why purchasing an annual National Park pass was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made

September 28, 2018

Investing in an annual National Park pass was something that had been floating around in my mind for a couple of years. But it wasn’t until I found myself at Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico in 2017 that I finally decided to purchase one. Entrance fees to national parks typically range from $10 to… More Why purchasing an annual National Park pass was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made

El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

A six-hour van ride from Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Palawan

August 10, 2018

Earlier this year during a 10-day trip my cousin and I embarked on through Palawan, our first stop was at El Nido. It’s the place that gave rise to Palawan’s popularity, a local tour guide told me. At the end of our time there, it was easy to see why it’s such a highly-trafficked destination… More A six-hour van ride from Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Palawan