I Went to Mexico to Learn About My Culture

I Went to Mexico to Learn About My Culture

I hate when people ask me one question: “What are you?” Or it can be several variations of this question: “But what are you, really?” or “Where are you from?” or even, “Where are your parents from?” And I always give the same answers: “I’m a human from California,...
Puntas Gallinas: The Edge of South America

Puntas Gallinas: The Edge of South America

La Guajira is the northernmost state of South America and often overlooked by travelers because what’s there? Nothing, and nothing is Puntas Gallinas. Many make it out to Palomino, located just on the border of La Guajira, and oftentimes all the way out to Riohacha...
My Unpaid Japanese Bartending “Job”

My Unpaid Japanese Bartending “Job”

*The names have been changed The bar was packed. Most izakayas are due to their small space and counters that fit about 6-8 people, but it was a private gathering of friends who frequented this bar, myself included, that had the room feeling stuffy, cigarette smoke...