Whether it's putting together engaging content for big and small businesses, or documenting an airboat ride through the Everglades, I love finding and sharing stories. I'm a seasoned writer, nerd, and travel enthusiast, passionate about sharing stories and documenting the most notable experiences and tools of today. Want to see more samples? For business inquiries please reach out to me at alina8mail@gmail.com
It wasn’t the Colosseum nor the Vatican that had caught my eye. The ancient monuments that have withstood hundreds of years aren’t as eternally satisfying to me as does the fleeting flesh and blood. It was a woman singing “Ave Maria” in front of the forum, in the middle of the night that caught my … More When in…
The Fish Market Restaurant on Blossom Hill Road is an establishment known for its excellent seafood and accommodating staff. Because of it’s old school charm and sophisticated menu, the restaurant tends to attract a conservative crowd as well as foodies and seafood aficionados. Currently, due to an anonymous report submitted to the authorities, the restaurant … More the hands that feed
It’s safe to say that San Jose is not very popular. In fact, besides being known as The Heart of the Silicon Valley and the home turf of the San Jose Sharks, it is known as America’s Most Forgettable City. This doesn’t come as much surprise to most. Like most big cities, we have a … More At Levi’s
On a Friday there’s a different type of rush home. That feeling of wanting to be somewhere but forgetting that you’re already there. Traffic. Why does waiting have to be bad? I remember the first day of first grade walking down the Freedom Boulevard in Riga. Brivības iela. An old, busy street. Cars and busses kicking … More the happy meal
Saturday nights in San Jose can be spent at the Ritz, watching cool bands like The Adicts, or participating in a bar crawl like the Beer Walk in Japan Town hosted by local businesses such as the legendary Jack’s Bar and Lounge as well as some places you wouldn’t expect like Japantown Dental. Instead, this … More the weekend
If you ever go to Los Gatos, San Jose’s poshest sub-city, make sure that you have a designated driver or enough money on your card for an Uber. The town is absolutely beautiful and as a result absolutely overflowing with pretentious house wives and some of the South Bay’s elite. As a result, drinking in … More The Black Watch
I’ve been a somewhat dormant blogger lately. I’ve actually been a pretty dormant person too. Yesterday, I finally got out of my shell and did something noteworthy. This girl Chelsea, who uses my ID to get in to clubs in her spare time but fights to protect our environment most other times, was screening a movie … More It’s not too late… yet
This weekend I was joined by my parents at Campbell’s Oktoberfest. Naturally, we had to get the best sausage with the most sauerkraut we could find. We easily achieved this mission and ran into The Silicon Valley Accordion Society and all eight of Bay Area teams’ Lombardi trophies along the way, that’s five for the … More Family means Sauerkraut and Football
“I am an emotional wreck, but I went to the dentist today and my teeth are doing great — no cavities.”
Peaceful afternoons outdoors are timelessly delightful. This Sunday afternoon, I returned to the grounds of the South Bay’s lovely Villa Montalvo. One of my favorite parts of the villa’s grounds is the spectacular garden that is home to classic statues in the midst of beautiful landscape design. There, old-world mediteranean classic is juxtaposed with modern southwestern … More A Walk in the Park
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