Before going to Tokyo Disney Resort, I had been on a 16 day vacation with my family throughout East Asia. I’ve already written blog posts with my full itinerary and recommendations for Beijing (https://www.lavitabloger.com/the-complete-travel-guide-for-beijing-china/), Seoul (https://www.lavitabloger.com/seoul-korea/), Tokyo (https://www.lavitabloger.com/the-complete-travel…
This summer (2019), I traveled through East Asia with my family. We had a blast! We spent just over 2 weeks (16 days) visiting China, Korea, and Japan. However, this trip is not for the faint of heart! Every day was packed full and we were EXHAUSTED by the end of it (honestly, we were pretty exhausted after the first…
My grandmother was born and raised in Korea and immigrated to the United States as a young woman, so, growing up, I was very familiar with Korean food. When I was 3-4 it was pretty much the only food I would eat. My palate has expanded a bit since then, but Korean food is still some of my favorite…
Chinatown has a lot of great food, but one of my favorite restaurants there is Chego. Located on the first floor of the Far East Plaza, Chego serves up rice bowls packed with flavors inspired by different Asian cuisine. The small restaurant has limited seating (about a dozen bar chairs along the perimeter of the restaurant and a few picnic…
Anyone who knows anything about food in L.A. knows about Philippe. The birthplace of French Dipped Sandwiches, Philippe has been a Los Angeles institution for over a century. Located in downtown Los Angeles, by Alvaro St., Philippe has two parking lots to cater to its large everyday lunch rush, but don’t let the crowds scare you away!The…
I am perpetually searching for the best tacos in L.A., and I believe I have found another contender. To me, a taco should be simple. All I want is a corn tortilla, meat, cilantro and onions. Mexicali Taco is a small Mexican eatery in downtown L.A. off Figueroa, and that is just about what they deliver. The tacos…