Food from Alsace Backroads bike trip
This article is part five of a series of posts from James’s vacation in France, which is spent between Paris and a Backroads “Alsace and Black Forest Family Biking” trip. A photo slide show of some of the best food our family ate while on a Backroads biking trip in Alsace and in Paris.
The best meal in Paris
This article is part four of a series of posts from James’s vacation in France, which is spent between Paris and a Backroads “Alsace and Black Forest Family Biking” trip.
In defense of spandex biking shorts
This article is part three of a series of posts from James’s vacation in France, which is spent between Paris and a Backroads “Alsace and Black Forest Family Biking” trip.
Word of the day: stehbrunzhose
This article is part two of a series of posts from James’s vacation in France, which is spent between Paris and a Backroads “Alsace and Black Forest Family Biking” trip.
Edgewood Eats
I love Korean food. I also love Mexican food. So for me, it couldn’t get any more awesome than a bibimbap burrito, courtesy of the BBQ Kalbi food truck at Edgewood Eats Monday night.
Paris Day 1
This article is part one of a series of posts from James’s vacation in France, which is spent between Paris and a Backroads “Alsace and Black Forest Family Biking” trip.
How Not to be “That Guy:” College Trip Do’s and Don’ts
A collection of things I learned while touring colleges over Spring Break. Do… 1. Hit up a Philly cheesesteak: If you’re in Philadelphia, you have to set aside some time for a juicy cheesesteak. Much better than the pathetic Menlo cafeteria version, a classic Philly cheesesteak consists of thin slices of steak, cheez whiz and...
Fun Times at the Dentist
Whatever you do, don’t switch from the “kid dentist” to the “adult dentist,” you’ll regret it. About a year and a half ago my mom switched me from good ol’ Dr. Adams, my friendly childhood dentist, to the Palo Alto Dental Group. It was like a promotion to the big leagues, except I wanted to...
Death by College Tour – Notes and Observations
Over the 4-day weekend I traveled to New England with my dad to look at colleges. Here are some things I learned on my first college trip. Tufts Don’t be “that guy” Don’t be the annoying know-it-all kid who is way too excited and way too try-hard. Don’t sit in the front row of the...
Bikram Yoga
Two sandwiches, sesame tofu, pork potstickers and chicken rolls after Bikram Yoga. Hey, it’s justified because I had fasted beforehand (didn’t want to throw up) and you supposedly burn 900 calories. What is it with girls dominating me in fitness classes? Before, it was spin class; now, it’s Bikram Yoga. In case you don’t know...
Spin Class
I’m sure Office fans remember this scene. An excerpt of an interview in ESPN the Magazine of NBA basketball player Ron Artest. How are you keeping in shape this summer? Ron Artest: My secret weapon is spin class. It’s crazy. My first time there, I’m like, “What the hell is this? A bunch of girls and old...
Eight Things I Learned In China – Part 1
My personal favorite. I like the contemplative look and how he looks like a monk with a walking stick. Location: Summer Palace, Beijing He is quite a happy fellow. Location: pet market, Shanghai Closeup. Location: Unknown Most of these pictures were me pretending to take pictures of whatever temple we were at while actually snapping...
