November 3, 2017

Walkway Over the Hudson + Poughkeepsie

Day Trips, Hikes, Restaurants
Great food, fantastic views, wonderful company.
July 29, 2017

Hollywood was Lame, But Pig's Feet Saved It

Travel
If hiking Griffith Park was my favorite part of visiting LA, going around the other touristy spots in Hollywood was my least favorite, which is probably why it's taken...
April 28, 2017

It's Spring in New York, and I am Harboring the Soul of a Ditzy Blonde Somewhere in Here

Manhattan
The cherry blossoms are out in full force in Central Park and elsewhere in NYC, and now is the time for your yearly cherry blossom profile pic!
April 24, 2017

The Rainbow Latte by The Good Sort

Cafes, Food, Manhattan
Like all color-obsessed bloggers and micro-bloggers out there, I was immediately enamored by the idea of the Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino. It’s colorful! It reportedly tastes like cotton candy! Etc...
April 13, 2017

Not Bored in LA - Griffith Park, Trails Cafe, and Roscoe's

Travel
Hiking Griffith Park was, for me, the highlight of visiting LA (not including Santa Monica). Hiking there was so different from my hiking experiences in the East Coast. ...
March 5, 2017

Not Bored in Santa Monica and Venice Beach

Travel
Long walks on Palisades Park and Venice Beach, plus reviews of DK's Donuts, Rori's Artisanal Creamery, Seoul Sausage Company, and Gjelina.
February 26, 2017

Bluestone Lane

Brunch, Cafes, Food, Manhattan
The perfect place for health nuts, foodies, and Instagram foodies to all gather and have brunch together.
February 20, 2017

Not Bored in Santa Monica, California

Travel
Day 1 of our 2016 trip to LA/Santa Monica. Featuring Misfit Restaurant, Tar & Roses, & Santa Monica pier.
December 17, 2016

Mohonk Mountain House Hike

Hikes, Travel
This is a real, climbing-over-rocks, sweat-pouring-out-of-you kind of hike. Especially if you do the labyrinth section, which is an entire section of combined rock-scrambling and spelunking.
June 26, 2016

Minnewaska State Park Preserve

Hikes, Travel
This place is gorgeous, and is perfect for both avid hikers or people just looking to hang out by the lake. There's a parking lot that's right near a...
April 22, 2016

Cape Cod: Things to do in Hyannis and Dennis

Travel
Dinner at Tumi Peruvian Italian Kitchen, hiking Crow's Pasture Trail at East Dennis, and ice cream at Cape Cod Creamery.
January 23, 2016

Astoria, Queens: MEATY Sandwiches at Pao de Queijo, Book-Themed Candles, and Cat Lady Totes

Queens, Walks
A walk in Astoria, Queens, through Pao de Queijo, Astoria Bookshop, Lockwood, Tea and Milk, and Tamashii Ramen. Book-themed scented candles and yummies.
January 4, 2016

Bull Hill / Mt.Taurus Hike

Day Trips, Hikes
I accidentally picked up hiking as a hobby when I looked up possible day trips out of the city and found an entry on Cold Spring, NY, which included...
January 2, 2016

Kykuit: The Rockefeller Estate and Stone Barns

Day Trips
Kykuit is one of the many mansions in the Historic Hudson Valley that are open to the public, and was home to four generations of Rockefellers. The tour includes...
December 28, 2015

Wave Hill, Bronx

Day Trips
  Located about an hour from Midtown Manhattan by subway and bus (about 30 minutes by car), Wave Hill is a perfect day trip to escape from the city....
June 22, 2013

Not Bored in Cape Cod: An Optimist Brunch, Truro Vineyards, and PB Boulangerie

Travel
On a gorgeous Sunday Morning, sun up in the sky, not a rain cloud in sight, with a beautiful breeze lightly nudging our hair, we decided to risk it...
June 21, 2013

Not Bored in Cape Cod: Seagull Beach, Mayflower Beach and To Die For Duck Confit

Travel
It’s always relaxing when we head up to my in-laws’ cottage at the cape, but this time around, we came bearing an entire spreadsheet of stuff to do, and...
October 7, 2012

Jeju Island 2012, Day 3 Part 1 - Hallim Park and Jeju Olle Trail

International, Travel
  After a crazy day running around Jeju, we were looking forward to the leisurely bus tour we were going to be on on our third day. It ended...
September 8, 2012

Jeju Island 2012, Day 1 and 2, Part 1 - Airport and Hotel Food, and Jeju Olle Trails Route 7

International, Travel
I usually make 1 post per day as a rule, but this vacation was such an active one I’m forced to separate my entries per activity. Except for that...
January 12, 2012

Boracay, Philippines: Shangri-la Boracay Day 3

International, Travel
Guest photographers: Mshel Reyna and Lia Maliwat Shangri-la Boracay Our third day in Boracay was half-spent saying goodbye to Shangri-la, since we were moving to a hotel on the...
January 5, 2012

Boracay, Philippines: Shangri-la Boracay Resort Day 2

International, Travel
Guest Photographers: Mshel Reyna and Lia Maliwat Breakfast at Shangri-la Boracay (Photo on the left: view from the Shangri-la buffet restaurant) Our second day started out a little slow,...
December 31, 2011

Boracay, Philippines: Shangri-la Boracay Resort Day 1

International, Travel
Boracay is one of the many islands in the Philippine archipelago, and it has become a regular vacation destination for me. I don’t usually like to going to the...
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September 4, 2011

I Want to Heart NY

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Hi! I’m Ash. I live in New York City. I am Filipina, and I’m a web developer (of-sorts). I’m not going to say much more about my background, because if you know me already then that would be boring, and…

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Jeju Island 2012, Day 3 Part 1 - Hallim Park and Jeju Olle Trail

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Boracay, Philippines: Shangri-la Boracay Resort Day 2

International, Travel
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Boracay, Philippines: Shangri-la Boracay Resort Day 1

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