Sushi on the West Coast: Octopus Japanese Restaurant in LA
Behind California’s sunny smiles, their relaxed sate of mind and outdoor yoga, resides some of the most creative and talented sushi chefs America has to offer. The West Coast wins the category and it includes Octopus Japanese Restaurant. A sushi…
Social Experiment: Will I Get More Tips as a Female or Male?
SOCIAL EXPERIMENT NUMBER ONE!!!! BARTENDING: WILL I GET MORE TIPS AS A FEMALE…. OR A MALE? After a full evening of bartending as both male and female, I had some interesting observations and a WINNER of the sex battle. Now this is…
A Note on Fragility and Hope
Do you ever have a picture that stands out in your memory so vividly, it’s like you can see it in front of you even when it’s not there? Usually, when I travel and take photos — no matter how…
Eat A Lot and Stay Healthy this Thanksgiving!
This is the season of Pumpkin spice lattes, pies, and big Thanksgiving feats!! Which means my dress size is in danger of moving up a size. To preemptively combat this hanus crime against my closet, I’ve decided to challenge myself. You…
Suubi Means Hope || A short on my month-long trip to Uganda
It’s been almost exactly a year since I returned from my month-long trip to Uganda. I’ve been going through the photos I took — you can expect to see many of them soon. My trip to Uganda was such an…
The City of Angels { Photoshoot }
On my last trip to LA, I had an impromptu photo shoot with the very talented Gil Riego and I’m so happy with how the photos turned out. We shot in and around the Arts District as well as the…
Tips and Tricks: Surviving Traffic Hell
From the beginning of time, no I’m kidding, from the beginning of transportation use traffic has always existed. And until we get the hover cars, here are a few of my favorite ways to get through the congestion. #winning! Favorite…
Why I Only Took a Dozen Photos at Burning Man
As many of you may know, I spent most of my August and September traveling. My October so far has consisted of readjusting to my NYC-life, so I apologize for my Burning Man posts not being as timely as I…
My Own Private Beach || Isla Icacos in Puerto Rico
As many of you know, I was in Puerto Rico for a quick trip over the summer (read the story on it here). My video on one of my favorite beaches in the world never made it onto my blog,…
A Carrie Bradshaw sort of day || Manhattan with Alvin Caban Photography
Just about every time I have a girlfriend book her tickets to come visit me in NYC, there’s {pretty, much always} a minor freakout that goes something along the lines of: “OMG, We’re going to be just like Carrie Bradshaw!!”…
Take A Trip To Kuwait & Shimmer Like Juana Grant
Being A Trendsetter Goes Way Further Than Setting Fashion Trends. It Means You Must think Outside of The Box! And Taking A Trip To Kuwait Is Definitely Outside Of The Box! Only 1 hour and 30 min flight from Dubai, Kuwait…
A Ghosttown Photoshoot at the Salton Sea, California
When I first mentioned the Salton Sea to my friend Sinem and photographer Sinem Yazici, her eyes widened and she grabbed my hand. “We have to shoot there,” she announced. At the time, I encouraged the idea but never thought…
The Real Story Behind Central Park Horse Conditions by Rain Dove Dubilewski
WARNING! The blog you are about to read is on a VERY controversial issue. The views that I am expressing are MY own personal views. My PERSONAL opinion is neither right nor wrong. It is simply how I see this issue…
Juana Grant Takes Us Through The Magic Of Dubai
My Trip to the United Arab Emirates, Also Known As The U.A.E! 6 Movies, 2 Naps & 3 Meals Later We Landed! Yes, 11 Hours and 30 Minute Flight Direct to Dubai! Talk About Patience! Sharing This Experience With My…
Favorite Few Cures For Hangovers
I get drunk, you get drunk. I think it’s fair to say most people of legal drinking age, get drunk! The real concern is, what do you do when it’s the next day and your body hates you and your…
Favorite Few Breakfast Ideas // Recipes & Tips
I love breakfast. I love having breakfast. There’s nothing like starting a day off on the right foot. And that can be done with a healthy fresh breakfast that is made with little effort and that is why these…
An Enchanted Dinner en Blanc
New York is a magical place because you can just walk down the street and run into a glorious white party. Last night as I was going for a late night run, I stumbled upon Le Dinner en Blanc…
@UPFORADVENTURESS with Photographer Stan Evans
forget what you know about motorcycles not every ride is off into the sunset the testosterone vibe mated with wrenching on bikes is lost here she is intent on exploring the dark places tapping into the sensuality of New York…
Bonding is The Perfect Ingredient To Any Successful Vacation
Feliz Agosto Doosters! ( Happy August Doosters) We are finally into the month of August, which means that is the last month of freedom for any student who is in school. I, for one, like any other college student…
Summer Adventures in Central Park NYC
Central Park is a huge part of New York and its people. It’s a strong symbol of season changes and when the sun comes out so do its locals. I, along with Emily, and photographer Will Keown spend the day capturing the…