My mom and I set off to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands on Thursday in mid October. We flew from San Jose to Long Beach. I lugged my work laptop along with me, seeing as my work would be going on vacation too. In the days prior to our trip, I was so occupied with … More To the Equator: part one
When even Santa Cruz feels a bit too fast, a drive about 45 minutes north up the Pacific Coast leads to a perfect destination: the cute and quaint Pescadero. There isn’t much to do around town, and that’s one of the things that makes visiting Pescadero special. Instead of hasting just to get the full … More Pleasant times in Pescadero
I don’t always make it to Outside Lands, but this year I made a point to bring my siblings and boyfriend with me to the festival grounds at Golden Gate Park on a Sunday. This was after all the last day of the 10 years Outside Landsaversary, so people surely made it worthwhile. Sitting here … More Outside Lands 10.0
I took an uber from Hollywood beach and went south. I was dropped off at one of the few places in Miami that’s familiar to me: North Beach. The ghost town up the road from the super popular and glamorous South Beach. The road that I’m referring to is Collins Avenue, which stretches from the … More Back in Miami
Today, women around the world took to the streets together, as one of the most beautiful and strongest forces in recent history. There were many issues on peoples minds: equal wages, respect, freedom of choice, public education, the environment and immigration rights, to name a few. Pink hats were ubiquitous and so were creative posters that … More Who runs the world? GIRLS
Between the golden pastures of California and the desolate deserts of Nevada, deep in the Sierra Mountains sits Lake Tahoe. It’s been there since before the Donner party and the settlement of the West, and it will be there long after we’re gone. Until then, the people who know it will do everything in their … More Tahoe’s Winter Wonderland
The last South First Friday of the year did not disappoint. The monthly, artsy event brought plenty of thoughtful art and excellent music to San Jose’s South First Street. After having a couple of stiff drinks in the cozy heated patio of The Continental, we wandered across the street to the first stop on the … More South First Friday
Currently, I’m in a situation that doesn’t allow me to explore and travel the world *tears*. When traveling isn’t an option but exploration and new experiences are a must, it may seem like there are few options, but just because there are limitations in our world, doesn’t mean the same is true in others. Behold the … More Metaverse
A few days ago, I sat down to talk with José Aguilera, a Cuban immigrant and U.S. citizen. We spoke about his identity as a Cuban American, the passing of Fidel Castro and the failed Revolution. This is what he had to say. José, let me begin by asking you how you identify yourself as … More Interview: a Cuban on Cuba
Mimosas are a girl’s best friend. Screw the Budlight, give me some low-fat cream cheese on low-fat crackers and that delicious bubbly drink that tastes like a sunrise. Some theorists have concluded that heaven actually tastes like mimosas. Mimosas are the perfect distraction from everything else that may be kind of crappy. My fantasy football … More Writer’s block Sunday
Penned by Alina K. A. 