AR and KC invited KF and me out for a night of bar hopping in the city with them. I was not so muchin the mood today, because I realized that I couldn't find my wallet anywhere - not sure if it's in Japan, Chicago, or Philly... Also, I was in the middle of many … Continue reading [2022/08/20] bar hopping around center city Philly →

I forgot to mention one important thing on 08/16 - Noibai Airport doesn't allow non-travellers to be inside the airport from 8 PM to midnight. So if your family wants to get in, make sure they bring their passports with them. My flights were about 20 hours on air and about 12 hours layover in … Continue reading [2022/08/17] flying back to the US →

Weather prediction said that it was going to rain all day today. But guess what? perfect weather - sunny and shady enough. We enjoyed our stay in Hoiana by trying out as many of their services as possible. We were most excited for casino, but sadly they only allow foreigners in thus far. Still cool … Continue reading [2022/08/07] Hoiana (part 2) →

Khi T nhắc tới Huế, mọi người thường nghĩ về Đại Nội, lăng vua, hay bún bò. Nhưng quê T thực chất là xã Thủy Hương nằm dọc sông An Cựu, một nhánh của sông Hương. Nếu đi ô tô, cậu sẽ mất tầm 40 phút để tới thành phố Huế. Hôm nay về quê, … Continue reading [2022/08/05] Về Huế →

Today KF and I did a lot of window and thrift shopping, also meant that we did a lot of walking and we found several hidden gems in NYC. Please welcome... 1/ Casey Rubber Stamp (322 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003). This place is full of rubber stamps, pre-made and made-to-order all tailored … Continue reading [2022/07/25] NYC hidden gems →

Part 1 was supposed to start a few days ago, but I'm making today day 1 regardless. Also please note, again, that I'm writing this on July 26, when my memory of this day has somewhat faded. Here are a couple of things that I did today and will give honest reviews for: Ellen's Stardust … Continue reading [2022/07/24] nyc tour with KF (part 1) →

HT, DN, and I headed to Coney Island for beach day today! It was hot out - the sun shone brightly as if it didn't mind the wind. It was just perfect weather to be by the sea, especially when the water was icy cold. Coney Island, I have to say though, is not the … Continue reading [2022/07/04] Fourth of July in NYC →

We went to Mắm NYC (70 Forsyth St, New York, NY 10002) for lunch. I have never had BDMT on any Vietnamese street before - everything I knew about BDMT is from my mum. Nevertheless, this was undescribably delicious BDMT - đậu phụ rán giòn, lòng nướng giòn rụm, thịt heo thái siêu mỏng nạc … Continue reading [2022/07/03] Bún đậu mắm tôm New York →

Again, I'm writing about this day on July 05, so it's not the most accurate recount of my day. Here are the highlights... Actually I'm gonna write this in Vietnamese. Bánh NYC (942 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025). Đồ ăn ở đây rất ngon vì T không tự nấu được bất kì một món … Continue reading [2022/07/02] NYC in its boujee form →

I am writing about this day on July 5, so my memory about the day is pretty much faded now; still, I will try my best to get this day right. Here are my highlights of the day: @ work, I finished the first draft of my case study. N and I worked on it … Continue reading [2022/07/01] the first Friday of EY’s summer break →