From the mountains to the badlands Visiting Alberta was the most relaxing part of my summer trip. I’d spent two weeks traveling California and Arizona (which I have been sharing in previous entries of my travel diary), and was ready to be somewhere closer to home. I stayed in Calgary […]
Author: Karen K. Tran
Travel Diary: San Francisco Bay Area
Enchantment by the sea and earth While we were planning our trip, many of our friends and family members suggested that we drive along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) from Southern California to Northern California. The general consensus was that it was worth the scenic view — even if that […]
How to get strangers to take the perfect photos of you on vacation
Coach others on how to take Instagram-worthy photos for you Whether you’re on vacation or just happen to spot a unique photo op, you can’t always trust your friends or family to take good photos of you. And let’s face it, the selfie stick just doesn’t cut it. But it […]
Travel Diary: The Grand Canyon & Las Vegas
Enduring the hot, hot heat of the desert Approximately eight hours of driving and one extremely bug-splattered windshield later, we arrived at Grand Canyon National Park. My parents and I walked along the South Rim Trail for over an hour, stopping to admire the view of the canyon and the […]
Travel Diary: Southern California
Dolphins, crabs, and sea lions, oh my! The next stop on my family vacation was Dana Point. Even though it was nearing the end of whale watching season in the area, I was still hopeful that I’d be able to catch sight of a few. The tour we signed up […]
Travel Diary: Los Angeles
The stuff of movies, the loss of Disney magic, and the tourist experience One week into my vacation — and I’m exhausted. The good kind of exhausted though. Where I feel like I’ve spent my day to the fullest and I don’t feel bad about falling asleep in my hotel […]
Lights talks Juno win, Skin & Earth inspiration, and more – Extended interview
Canadian singer wraps up We Were Here Tour She’s a singer-songwriter, mother, and now a comic book artist too. Canadian singer Lights not only recently released her fourth studio album, Skin & Earth — she also published a six-issue comic of the same name that she wrote and illustrated. As […]
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Modern day ticket scalpers capitalize on your desperation
Why you shouldn’t buy from StubHub Buying tickets for events isn’t how it used to be. There’s special presale codes, verified fan tickets, exclusive mailing list access, and the list goes on. Even if you wake up early to buy tickets right when they go on sale, it’s not guaranteed […]
My vegetarian diet is none of your business
Try a veggie burger — it won’t kill you “I could never be vegetarian, I love eating meat too much.” “Ew. I hate the taste of tofu and vegetables.” “How do you get enough protein?” “I tried that for a while, but it didn’t last for very long.” “Why do […]
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