​Moving back home to the USA after living abroad in China for 7 years feels ... strange, to say the least. Don’t get me wrong—there are things I absolutely love about being back in the States, but at the same time, less than a week in, there are millions of things I’ve already missed from China. 

​I did it—I finally crossed off goal #3 from my travel and adventure bucket list. And what was #3? Looking up, way up, at the world’s largest trees, live and in-person, at California’s Sequoia National Park. Boom.

​Greyhound buses, rental cars, never-ending highways, vast landscapes, and some of the most spectacular national scenery I've ever laid eyes upon. That's right, my trip to Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park, a top thing to do on my travel bucket list across America, proved to be nothing short of an epic adventure that would blow my mind away. No kidding.

Venice Beach, located along the coast of Los Angeles, California, USA, is one of my top places to visit in the world. I’ve been there plenty of times and, whether to celebrate a special occasion, entertain a date, hang-out with friends, clear my thoughts, or do a little soul searching, I’ve always felt that it’s the single most significant place in my life that has consistently improved my spirit and overall sense of well-being every time I’ve visited. But, just what does Venice Beach possess to make it my ‘happiest place on Earth?’ 

I’ve been a fan of astronomy for as long as I can remember. Whether reading up on planets, catching documentaries covering NASA’s countless feats, or learning about the physics of the universe, the subject has always grabbed my attention for its realm of unlimited possibilities that bring about an ever-evolving mix of concepts, equations, designs, and missions that constantly test the limits of the human imagination. 

​Capoeira is the best martial art ever, period. A Brazilian martial art with origins in Africa, Capoeira is known for its flashy kicks, sweeps, acrobatic maneuvers, and constant movement, all of which are well blended into a dance-like choreography.