Taste the Adventure: Youth, Food, and Global Connections

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Discovering the Hidden Gems of Guadalajara

The Arrival Landing in Guadalajara was easy—just a three-hour flight from Los Angeles, and suddenly it felt like winter didn’t exist. Midday temps were in the 70s, immigration was smooth, and everyone we met was genuinely kind and helpful. It felt welcoming right away. After settling...

Taiwan Uncovered: A Formosa Foodie’s Journal

Touchdown in Tapei After 12 and a half hours wedged into a cramped airplane seat (my legs are still mad at me), I finally made it off the plane and into Taipei Taoyuan Airport — and that smell hit me. I can never describe it perfectly a mix of warm soy sauce, airport A/C, and...

Exploring Rapa Nui (Easter Island) Through Food, Stories, and Culture

The Arrival Easter Island has to be one of the coolest and most remote places ever—seriously, it’s over 2,000 miles from the Chilean coast and only a handful of flights come in each week. Landing here felt like a real adventure! Local Rapa Nui were waiting to greet us, and as we walked off the...

Discovering Santiago, Chile

The Arrival Arriving in Chile for the first time was both exciting and a bit surreal. There’s this quiet buzz you feel when you step into a new country, not knowing exactly what to expect but ready to explore. Chile is a super long, skinny country stretching down the west coast of South America. It’s...

Experiencing Portugal- A Natural Beauty

The Arrival Just landed in Portugal and wow—the view from the plane was insane! The coastline looked like something out of a postcard, with super blue skies and golden beaches. First stop: Ericeira to see my friends. It’s this adorable little town way quieter than Lisbon, with cute cobblestone...

Venturing Iceland: Aurora Borealis and Hidden Treasures

The Arrival Landing in Iceland in March was wild—it was SO much colder than Southern California! We bought warmer jackets to be ready for the cold, but the week we went, it was even colder and rainier than expected, which decreased our chances to see the northern lights. The view from the airport...

“I think food, culture, people and landscape are all absolutely inseparable.”

Anthony Bourdain