ABOUT

Hi, I’m Ling! I am a California native who will choose the heat over the cold climates any day. I started this blog to document my adventures and life events. I want to remember and relive all these memorable trips and times in my life. All the information shared is based on my personal experiences and I hope you will find them insightful.

Through my travels, I have become sensitive to motion sickness and flying has become a challenge. Most of my travels are international and I love it so much! I’m a pro when it comes to packing for long trips and realized that writing and vlogging on trips keeps my memories alive. I have traveled internationally more than domestically.

Food for thought: Age and money should not stop you from exploring the world — learn to budget and make time for those experiences!

Your fellow traveler,

Ling

TRAVEL BLOG

TRAVEL BLOG // LIVING OUT LOUD

10 Days in Japan - Places to Stay

The places we chose for our trip in Japan are intentional because we focused on the proximity to the train stations in alignment with our excursions. This helped us explore and find our way back to the hotel easily especially after a long day.

What to Wear on a 12+hour flight

COMFORT — this is MUST! You will be sitting for a long period of time so wear something you can move your legs and stretch comfortable…

Carry-on Luggage

This is luggage you DON’T have to check-in prior to boarding. You can bring on the plane after going through the security checkpoint…

Favorite Locations in South Korea!

Korea is one my favorite locations so far. Honestly, there is so much to do and so much to see…

LIFE BLOG

LIFE BLOG // THINKING OUT LOUD (TOL)

2022 Highlights

Recapping 2022! What an amazing year.

2.22.22

…So it’s 2022 already. It’s been too long! My days are occupied, time never stops (what’s new) so how do I or where do I start. I’m in my second semester of college and yuh, writing papers eh?

Hello August.

So many awesome things in stored this year and I want to keep that drive going! I’m sneaking in some travel time when I get the chance! Be sure to check out my most recent adventure to Sleeping Bear Dunes! I really miss traveling outside of the U.S. and absorbing into a new culture. Time is of the essence!

Home Sweet Home

It has been about a month since me and sis moved out to our own place —A fresh start, new location, & new vibes. loveeeee. I’m still settling in this new spot and it’s the. small things that make it feel homey —I’m almost there! I made my own contact-paper marble coffee table…

Goodbye 2020

The most contagious virus struck the world and spread like wild fire, putting the whole world on lock down. It became the norm to social distance and stay 6ft apart — say goodbye…

Food Coma

I am officially stuffed from the Thanksgiving dinner, family time, super carb loading, and of course — followed by online shopping. :) I swear the holidays come non-stop after Halloween.

Almost Normal

Mom is finally home and recovering, it’s like she never left. Life is too precious and you really have to stop and smell the roses, and sometimes, you just have to make the time…

Why Am I Here?

She is awake and fully conscious since 6am. I can barely hear the sound of her voice…her throat and vocal cords are slowly healing from an intense 48 hour ventilator and feeding tube…

Prayers on Prayers

Within moments, my heart felt heavy. Not knowing but expecting the worse. I foreshadowed a circumstance like this happening for my parents so they can realize that they couldn’t be living the way they are…

Time is Flyinggg

Thank goodness for blue light glasses, there hasn’t been a day where I’m not staring deeply into my computer screen…

29-ish

I ended my 20’s in a 5-6 mile hike with the sisters and close friends. My body and mind feeling as amazing as ever! It’s true what they say “You’re only as old as you feel”…