They said that Chicago in the summertime is the best, so I wanted to visit Chicago and check it out for myself. Verdict: they’re right! In this blog post, I’ve included the exact 5-day itinerary that we used in order to keep this trip affordable. If you haven’t been to Chicago — and even if you already have — check out this blog post to plan your next visit! If you make it to the bottom, you’ll see the total amount that we spent per person. I wonder if it’ll surprise you.

Atlanta, Atlanta, Atlanta…I was born and raised here, but once I moved back after 8 years of being away, I was amazed at how this city felt like a brand-new place! As such, I’ve been “re-discovering” the place I call home. This blog post includes information about some of my favorite neighborhoods in Atlanta. For each neighborhood, I’ve included some historical background, things to do, and food/drink recommendations. This list is not exhaustive, however, and at the bottom I’ve included some honorable mentions. Read on to plan your next outing in Atlanta!

For a while, I didn’t think of Boston as an American city where everyone should visit (as opposed to places like L.A., New York City, Miami, or Chicago). But after visiting Boston for the second time in a year, I was proven wrong. This city is filled with history, culture, public spaces, renowned sports teams, and — this came as a surprise for me - delicious food. This blog recounts what my family and I did during our weekend trip to Boston. We went for my graduation from grad school so those respective activities took up some of our time. At the bottom of this post, I’ll include recommendations for things in Boston that I’ve done before as well as things that I wish I had the time to do (which means I’ll have to return for a future trip!). Read on to start planning your trip!

Hawaii has been one of the most beautiful and exciting places that I’ve visited. But what made it truly special was the indigenous Hawaiian spiritual practices I encountered, especially in reference to the relationship between Hawaiians and their land. Read on for more socio-cultural information!