Toulouse was probably one of my favorite cities. There weren’t as many tourists in September and it’s a small enough town that getting around on foot was really easy. I stayed somewhat near the city center, so as soon as I walked out the front door, I was on a cobblestone street with tons of…

Bordeaux was the first city of 9 that I was visiting on my epic semi-solo France trip. I stayed at an Airbnb near Gare St. Jean, and thankfully only needed to walk a short distance. I had a 25 inch suitcase that I didn’t fancy dragging around, marking me as a tourist. After getting myself…

If you’re considering getting that first tattoo – congrats! I hope you’ve been thinking long and hard about your design and also the location of your tattoo. In this post, I’ll talk about my experiences with tattoos and some general tips for your first time.

People often use “weight loss” and “fat loss” interchangeably, because they correlate these terms towards the same type of goal – to look skinnier, be leaner, feel better, all of that. I like to distinguish between the two, and let me explain why.

GET READY for tons of cute pictures of an adorable doggo who’s slightly not photogenic. This is going to be a long one.

Back in the middle of October 2017, I tried out Whole 30. My company at the time had a fitness trainer (hi TMAC!) who did weekly workouts with us, and he encouraged us to join him. I had heard about Whole30 before and my competitive side kicked in so I stubbornly agreed to do it…

Don’t be fooled. I don’t use any special hair products, curling irons, nothing. I don’t even brush my hair really. So how is my hair always wavy?

Hey, I’m Sam! I’m a Taiwanese American living in Southern California with my dog Maddie and husband Aaron. This blog is focused on travel, wellness, and dogs.