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Hunan, Hunan, Hunan - Morning Entry

 (thumb) Woke this morning and lay in bed trying to figure out what I was going to do. From outside my window a lot of noise was making its was to my ear drum. On further inspection I saw about 20 mopeds with riders wearing sashes across their chests. I quickly got dressed and followed the adhoc procession down the street.I then found myself at [...]

Paris Mode

 (thumb) Yesterday, I took a trip to Galeries Lafayette to snap some fashion photos. Les Galeries Lafayette is perhaps the most famous of Paris' "Grands Magasins," or department stores.  Ten stories high and filling numerous adjacent buildings, the store is located at 40 Boulevard Haussmann, just behind [...]

Buxing Street

Main intersection (thumb) This is a must-see destination in Shanghai.  The name of the street literally means "no cars allowed."  It's become one of the most well-known shopping areas and an interesting mix of old and new China.

hawaii local events: punahou carnival

my alma mater, punahou school, hosts a two-day carnival every year put on by the junior class in the beginning of february. it has become an island tradition for more than one hundred years to attend this carnival. if you plan to travel to hawaii during this time, a trip to the punahou carnival is a must! in fact, i have met quite a few tourist [...]

hawaii: waikiki at night

waikiki beach is world famous for its crescent shaped beach that hugs the coastline outlined by the beautiful diamond head. about 95% of the tourists that come to oahu live in waikiki, a shopping, playing, and dining extravaganza. a fun thing to do after diner to walk off that delicious dinner you just ate at one of the amazing restaurants [...]

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