International Escapes
Embracing history, and cuisine from all around the world
London, United Kingdom
London is a love letter written in fog and wrought iron. It’s the hush of ancient chapels and the roar of theater crowds. History wears velvet here, tucked behind palace gates and beneath the shadow of Big Ben. But between tradition and tea lies grit, graffiti, and global flavor—from Indian curries in Brick Lane to the poetry of pubs and parks. London doesn’t ask for your attention—it earns it, one hidden courtyard and rain-slicked stroll at a time.
Paris, France
Paris feels like a sigh. It lingers on the tongue like wine and words, draping every street corner with romance and revolt. The Seine reflects centuries of art, love, and resistance, while sunlight slips through café awnings onto pages of half-read books. Here, beauty feels effortless—baked into morning croissants, etched into Gothic arches, spilled in strokes across gallery walls. Paris doesn’t chase time—it seduces it, slowly, sweetly, like a whispered secret in the dark.
Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei glows softly beneath lantern light, balancing tradition and technology with graceful ease. The skyline may shine with glass towers, but temple bells still chime over morning incense. Taste steams from night markets—pepper buns, bubble tea, stinky tofu—and each alley unfolds like a treasure map, guiding you to quiet shrines, mountaintop views, and the kindness of strangers. In Taipei, the old and the new don’t clash—they hold hands.
Domestic Destinations
Exploring hidden gems within the United States
Boston, Massachusetts
Wander the cobbled whispers of Boston, where revolution echoes through every red brick and lantern-lit alleyway. It’s a place where scholars, seafarers, and storytellers converge beneath the crimson ivy of old universities and the golden glow of harbor sunsets. Chowder steam curls from historic taverns, and tucked between colonial facades are indie bookstores and hidden gardens that invite quiet wonder. Boston doesn’t just tell history—it invites you to walk inside it.
New York, New York
New York pulses like a restless dream. Skyscrapers rise like ambition itself, casting long shadows over hidden jazz bars, halal carts, and rooftop gardens. In a single breath, you can taste the world—Korean barbeque in Queens, Ghanaian spice in the Bronx, and cannoli in Brooklyn. Here, every subway ride is a new novel, every corner a scene. The skyline doesn’t just dazzle—it dares. And if you listen closely, even the pavement hums with possibility.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is a city that wears its legacy with pride, but keeps a soft heart beneath its stone. The Liberty Bell’s silent crack, the quiet dignity of Independence Hall—these are sacred pauses in a city that also dances to the rhythm of mural-lined streets and sizzling cheesesteaks. It’s where poetry hangs in the air of hidden courtyards, and local pride runs as deep as the Delaware. Philly doesn’t shout—it speaks, firmly and soulfully.
Washington, District of Columbia
In Washington, history doesn’t sleep—it stands. It towers in marble and walks beside you under cherry blossoms in full bloom. Here, the weight of justice meets the hope of ideals, as Smithsonian wings cradle moon rocks and jazz whispers through hidden Shaw corners. Beneath the monuments lies a city of thinkers, bakers, and art-makers. And at night, with the Capitol aglow, D.C. feels less like a power center and more like a promise kept alive by dreamers.
