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Postcards from My Travels

Travel has always been a part of my life due to military moves to family in Taiwan and Louisiana, and trips I saved up for one part-time shift. This is my travel scrapbook digitalized, where I share the places I’ve been and the little things I’ve learned from watching how people live around the world.

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Travel Essays and Guides

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Where to eat the best fluffy Soufflés Pancakes in Tokyo, Japan

My favorite fluffy pancake restaurant in Japan is Iriya Plus Cafe. The warm soufflé pancakes are fluffy and light, with a noticeable whipped-egg richness like chiffon cake, but softer. The cream daifuku mochi pancake was so good. Vanilla ice cream with brown sugar syrup and a strawberry on top made me feel like I almost levitated. The space is cute, and the quality is real. Most of the people eating inside were locals, which, most of the time, tells me I’m in the right place.

Soha Salt Pond is known for its buttery salt bread and serene cafe setting tucked inside Ikseon-dong’s hanok streets.

Seoul Cafe Hopping Guide: Ikseon-dong and Anguk Bakeries & Cafes to Try

Cafe hopping in Seoul made easy. A travel diary guide to Ikseon-dong and Anguk cafes, bakeries, hanok coffee shops, and what I ordered.

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Dishes that stayed with me

For every travel story, there’s a dish that stayed with me.A Japan travel diary might come with a cozy katsu curry recipe.

A guide to my favorite Japanese bakeries might be paired with curry pan or katsu sandwich bread. These recipes are my way of bringing those places back into my kitchen and into yours!

Start with a country that calls to you, then follow the crumbs to a recipe inspired by that place.

Recipes from Travels