Explore Lopesan Group Hotels: A Global Journey of Luxury and Relaxation

Inside the Cloud Forest (January 2024) Spain had been on my bucket list of places to visit for the longest time. The country first came on my radar via Crazy Rich Asians (one of my favorite films), and I wanted to go to see what it was all about. That said, Spain was my final … Continue reading Explore Lopesan Group Hotels: A Global Journey of Luxury and Relaxation

Destination: Penang, Malaysia (Private Tour, Incredible Nasi Kandar, and the Pinang Peranakan Mansion– DAY 2)

Kek Lok Si Temple (January 2024) Following a long and tiring afternoon in Penang, I woke up super early the next day, as I was still adjusting to the 16-hour time difference between Los Angeles and Asia (even in Taiwan). I couldn't fall back asleep, so I decided to get up and head out for … Continue reading Destination: Penang, Malaysia (Private Tour, Incredible Nasi Kandar, and the Pinang Peranakan Mansion– DAY 2)

Destination: Yehliu & Jiufen, Taiwan

Hoodoos at Yehliu Geopark (January 2024) There is so much more to Taiwan than just the Taipei capital. While visitors might opt to spend some time in Taichung more south of the country, I've found many travelers tend to stick to Taipei and nothing else. True, there are plenty of things to see and do … Continue reading Destination: Yehliu & Jiufen, Taiwan

Destination: Big Bear Lake, California (PART 2)

Views from the Cougar Crest trail (November 2023) On our second day, my family and I woke up around 8h00 to grab breakfast at the hotel and head over to start our day with a nice, long hike. As we aren't huge winter sports people (let alone the weather wasn't cold enough for such sports … Continue reading Destination: Big Bear Lake, California (PART 2)

Destination: Big Bear Lake, California (PART 1)

Big Bear Lake (November 2023) When one thinks of snow and skiing, the last place one would imagine to do so is in southern California. However, Big Bear Lake is just the place to go: situated high in the San Bernardino Mountains, it's a popular destination that draws over 100,000 people every year to ski, … Continue reading Destination: Big Bear Lake, California (PART 1)