We checked out of our Airbnb in Shenandoah Park and drove to another Airbnb in Alexandria, VA. The drive there was tense because my dad kept complaining that I was a terrible driver and that I needed to slow down extremely so that I did not miss any turns. I was pissed that he gave … Continue reading [2023/05/27] M&D@USA: the low of the trip →

Our itinerary: Breakfast @ our Airbnb Luray Cavern Nap and lunch Dark Hollow Falls Hike and watch the sunset in Shenandoah National Park Highlights: Luray Cavern was a hit. We have been to many caves in Vietnam and I have personally been to Tu Lan Cave System, but I'd still agree that Luray Cavern is … Continue reading [2023/05/26] M&D@USA: the best cave and sunset yet →

Our itinerary: Check out of Airbnb @ DC Pick up rental car from Raegan Airport Drive to Airbnb @ Shenandoah, stop by Yoders Country Market on the way Grocery shopping @ Food Lion (10 min drive from the Airbnb) Make hotpot Takeaways: My dad was riding shotgun, and he made sure that I drove us … Continue reading [2023/05/25] M&D@USA: otw to Shenandoah Park →

I think there is no better word to use than Majestic to describe our DC visits today as we were in awe when visiting the Capitol Hill and Library of Congress. Our itinerary: Breakfast @ our Airbnb Capitol Hill tour Library of Congress Lunch @ Jinya Ramen on 14th street Nap Dinner @ our Airbnb … Continue reading [2023/05/24] M&D@USA: the majestic DC →

I call this day DC top-down because the two main attractions that we visited were the National Air and Space Museum and Washington Monument. One is full of transportation that operates mainly in the air, and the other allows a view city view 555 feet from the ground. Just perfect to combine to one theme … Continue reading [2023/05/23] M&D@USA: viewing DC top-down →

Our itinerary: Move out of dorm (my brother and I) / Hotel (my mom and dad) and Uber to train station in Philly Take the train to Union Station in Washington DC Move into our Airbnb in DC Dinner @ 11913 by Kolben Walk around Washington Monument & WWII Memorial Takeaways: The moveout process was … Continue reading [2023/05/22] M&D@USA: bye Villanova, road trip to DC →

Our itinerary: Philadelphia Premium Outlet (Costco, Adidas, Nike, etc.) Lunch @ the mall Nap @ my apartment Dinner @ my apartment Takeaways My parents were obsessed with Costco. The place had an absurd amount of stuff and my parents were able to get almost everything on their wishlist there! The outlet visit was also worth … Continue reading [2023/05/21] M&D@USA: shopping day →

Our Itinerary: Dimsum at China Gourmet with L & G Visit Asian Market and buy groceries for dinner Check out free stuff being thrown away at the dorms Eat dinner at my apartment My takeaways: My parents' door was out of battery and the place they stayed at has one of the worst customer service … Continue reading [2023/05/20] M&D@USA: real VN-ese food please →

So this is it... I am graduating today. The past few years have been an incredible journey. I am honored to receive a world-class education and met amazing friends and supporters along the way. My family + KF were here to cheer me on by taking videos and pictures of me as I received my … Continue reading [2023/05/19] M&D@USA: my graduation →

Our itinerary: Breakfast @ the Spit with L & G Wildcat Crossing Lunch and nap Dinner @ Rudee's Thai Takeaways: BK saved my a** today. I called her at 11 PM asking why they made us come so early at 12 PM to prepare for Wildcat Crossing. Turned out, the ceremony started at 1 PM! … Continue reading [2023/05/18] M&D@USA: wildcat crossing →