Enjoying springtime in quarantine

By Tina Chau • May 17, 2020

It’s springtime in many parts of the world. Here in New York, the stay-at-home order is still in place. But it may be lifted soon. Meanwhile, we find ways to enjoy the season from home. And in the process, we are happy to discover, learn, and experience new things. 

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New York on Pause

By Tina Chau • Apr 23, 2020

It's been thirty-two days since the stay at home order here in New York took effect. The City That Never Sleeps is now quieter as if in slumber as most shops closed and non-essential activities and gatherings have been restricted.  Except for the occasional supply run, there is not much reason for us to leave the safety of our home. It can be mind-numbingly boring at times. It's hard to describe how COVID-19 has impacted us here as it did across the world.  But we carry on.

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Seoul Photo Journal: Sheltering in place, social distancing, and the coming of spring

By Bealuz Villavicencio • Apr 7, 2020

The streets of Seoul have been quiet and mostly deserted in the past six weeks. Things escalated quickly here around the end of February. From over 100 confirmed cases, the number of infected persons climbed to thousands in just a matter of days. A huge number of cases were detected in Daegu and part of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. In Seoul, the local government did not shut down the city. But most people here chose to stay at home and self-quarantine to help prevent COVID-19 from spreading.

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Staycation in the time of coronavirus: When staying home is the best thing to do

By Tina Chau • Mar 30, 2020

The past weeks have been disorienting, to say the least. Everything seemed to have happened at a fast pace with many countries now affected by COVID-19. Everyday life is disrupted. People are told to stay at home and practice social distancing to help curb the spread of the disease. But staying at home indefinitely is something that not everyone adapts quickly or easily to. So what can we do when self-isolating is the best thing we can do to help prevent this from spreading?

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Travel in the Time of Coronavirus

By Mhegan Lee • Mar 24, 2020

In the past months, I have followed the news and seen how the Wuhan Coronavirus (a.k.a. 2019-nCoV), which was later named as COVID-19, has swept across the world. By now, most of everyone I know from different places have already been impacted by it. And for those who live in places that have not seen many cases yet, people are already preparing in case it escalates.

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5 Vegan Restaurants to Visit around Chinatown, NYC

By Tina Chau • Feb 27, 2020

Chinatown is one of New York City's popular destinations for local and foreign foodies alike for its diverse culinary offerings. From Asian to the Mediterranean and everything in between, you will find lots of scrumptious options to choose from. And the best thing is there are lots of veg-friendly places as well. Here are some of the best spots for vegan eats around the neighborhood. 

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Vegan in Seoul: A first timer's guide

By Mhegan Lee • Feb 20, 2020

Traveling for the first time anywhere can be a bit daunting in the beginning, especially if you are vegan. Whether you are planning a trip to Seoul or have already booked your flight, here are some tips on how to make the most of your first visit.

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Vegan Travel Goal: 5 Ways to Traveling More Mindfully this 2020

By Mhegan Lee • Jan 15, 2020

Hectic is the first word that comes to mind to describe my 2019 in travel. Not that I did a lot of traveling. It was just that the trips I had felt rushed and somewhat lacking in depth of experiences. Travel has always been a constant source of happiness for me. And last year's travels were no exceptions. Except that that they were not as fulfilling as I thought they would be. I think I got carried away by the excitement and trying to jampack as many activities as I can in every place that I visit. In the end, I felt like I missed out on a lot of good things I used to enjoy. So this year's travel goal is to do it more mindfully.

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