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Where to get yourself a fancy cocktail in Milwaukee

If you’re looking for a cocktail spot, look no further, At Random is the cocktail bar not to miss when you’re in the Milwaukee area! This local cocktail bar has deep roots in Milwaukee history, originally opened back in the 1970s, and still retaining the original look and feel. You’ll want to enter into this cocktail bar from the side door, and once inside, you’ll feel like you’ve been…

What to eat in Milwaukee; try comfort food at Three Brothers restaurant

If you’re in the Milwaukee area, make sure you don’t miss out on the amazing dining experience with Three Brothers in the Bayview neighborhood! Get your appetite ready because they serve up some of the tastiest home-cooked Serbian meals! If you’ve never had Serbian food before, it’s pretty similar to Mediterranean style meals in terms of types of items, but the flavors are so much more earthy and…

Things to do in Milwaukee in 24 hours

If you’re visiting Milwaukee for the first time, and you’ve only got a day to explore, read on to learn about some fun places and things to do in Milwaukee in 24 hours.

Morning gospel and coffee

Start out your day with some tasty coffee and basic breakfast grub at Colectivo Coffee on N. Prospect Avenue. It’s a large and spacious coffee shop but it feels quite cozy. You’ll find it…

Taking the Amtrak; traveling by train in America

It’s not common for most Americans in the U.S.A. to have actually taken the Amtrak, because most folks prefer flying, or driving via road trips. For those afraid to fly, or for folks who are looking to save some money on travel, or for those who just love trains, Amtrak is what we’ve got for ya. I’ve taken the Amtrak three times in my life now, with the first time being from San Francisco to…

Things to do in Phoenix in 24 hours

If you’re traveling to Phoenix for the first time, either solo or with friends and you only have 24 hours to spend in Phoenix, here are some things not to miss!

Start off your morning at Lola Coffee

Located in a peaceful and quiet historic neighborhood, this cheerful bright yellow building is hard to miss. Besides delicious coffee, there are hot eats available in early mornings, a…

Looking for the best Coffee in Minneapolis?

If your getting bored of that same old coffee you always get at the mainstream coffee chains and you’re in search of unique flavors for coffee, happily, Gray Fox coffee and wine, has come to the rescue. They recently set up shop in 2018, and serve up a variety of experimental, flavorful, fun and strong coffee drinks. Gray Fox is a breath of fresh air, reminding me of great coffee spots in the…

Hipster guide to St. Petersburg Russia

Surprisingly to me and probably to most Americans(thanks Hollywood!), instead of stoic spies planning an American invasion, there happens to be a substantial hipster culture invasion in St. Petersburg, Russia instead. Yes people, even in the big bad wolf country of Russia, regular hipster life thrives with plenty of delicious craft beers and fancy coffee for all. The Russian hipster enclaves are…

Visit the Sunken Garden at the Como Zoo Conservatory to lift your spirits this winter

If you’re sick of Minnesota’s gray winter weather, you don’t have to head down to our southern states to find relief. Go check out the Sunken Gardens at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at the Como Park Zoo, where the soothing green colors of the plants there can lift and refresh your spirits. At this time of year, you can catch the Holiday flower show in December and February, when the Sunken…

Did you get a chance to check out the Winter Illuminations this year?

Looking for a way to brighten up the dark winter days of Minnesota? The Minnesota Arboretum’s winter Illuminationsheld every weekend from November until beginning of January was the perfect way to cheer up your winter blues! If you didn’t get a chance to attend the event this year, definitely make plans to go next year. It’s a delightful experience for the whole family and a potentially romantic…

Visit Solaris Lab for a rooftop city view of St. Petersburg Russia on you're next visit!

One of the best ways I enjoy experiencing a city is to find a way to view it from above. For many visitors to Russia, a popular way to view the beautiful city of St. Petersburg from up high, is to climb up the stairs of St. Isaac’s Cathedral. This requires a ticket purchase and there are long lines. To avoid the crowd, I instead headed over to a hidden rooftop cafe not too far from St. Isaac’s…

One of the first thing I wanted to do when I arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia, was to find authentic Russian food! Katyusha is a restaurant located in the center of downtown on Nevsky Avenue and serves up a variety of traditional Russian food. It’s easy to spot from the street with it’s bright pink sign “Katyusha”.

There is a menu stand right outside the restaurant advertising all the…

Remarka Hotel is a small boutique hotel, right next to the Griboyedov Channel, in the center of St. Petersburg. It’s location provides easy access to either walk or catch a train or bus to the main sightseeing attractions, all within 15minutes. It’s historically an area known for housing poorer residents, though currently, the demographic appear middle class or even posh. While staying there, I…

There are several chains of the cafe Bushe [Буше] throughout the city center of Saint Petersburg Russia.   This particular Bushe cafe was located conveniently along the way to the main tourist sights, by Griboyedov channel and Nevsky Avenue.  It’s the perfect spot to visit for a quick bite and much needed coffee in the morning.

  Bushe cafe, like many spots in Saint Petersburg, has a very…

Traveling while Asian in Russia

What is it like being an Asian girl traveling in Russia?

In all my travels, I have never hesitated or been afraid to go anywhere, nor have I ever been afraid of being targeted for being Asian in my travels. However, deciding to travel to Russia for the first time, alone, on my own, as an Asian American female did admittedly make me rather apprehensive.  As an average American, I grew up with the…

La Makina is a relatively new establishment, located nearby the Museum of the Revolution, down a quiet street.  It has a charming little rooftop terrace to drop in to enjoy breakfast! With it’s casual bistro style and a relaxing, quaint french-country atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to start off your day. There are only 4 tables on the terrace, so if you come by during a busy hour, like…

Azucar!!! Lounge and Bar

Azucar!!!Lounge and Bar is located right in the center of Old Town Havana, in Old Town Square.  There is a 2nd floor patio balcony where you can eat and drink and watch the activity in Old Town Square below.

Strangely, Azucar!!! and its cute staff reminded me of hipsters of Tokyo.  It oddly felt like I was back in Tokyo! All staff members were dressed oh so very nicely, neatly, very trendy and…

One of my first meals in Havana was at the trendy rooftop bar El Del Frente, located only a couple blocks from where I was staying in Old Town Havana.

If you love trendy hipster places, this is the place for you! From street level there is no obvious signs, so I had some trouble finding El Del Frente at first.  Luckily my offline google maps app was able to help me find it. It’s on the corner of…