France Trip: Colmar

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Took a bus from Zurich to Colmar, France. What a smooth process! Then spent a night in Colmar, which is essentially the town from Beauty and the Beast, as far as I can tell. What a dream of a little town. Absolutely, completely, swoon-worthy.

So quaint it's anger-inducing? Like, there are not words for how picturesque this town is.

I could've wandered around, eating patisserie, enjoying the scenery and people watching for days. Instead, I gave myself one night!

France Trip: Zurich, Switzerland

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Everything's gone to hell, so I decided to go to France for 2 months last summer. Starting in Zurich, Switzerland to see a friend and her family!

Spent a few days wandering around Old Town...

...and climbing Uetliberg...

...with a couple meetings at ETH as this was, in fact, a business trip (to start with).

Asia 2025: Koh Samui, Thailand

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Capped off the Asia trip with a week and a half at Visit Nature Detox Resort in Lamai Beach, Thailand, in an attempt to get my head screwed back on right. 10 days of 3-5 hours of hikes, strength training, and yoga will do that!

Hiking to beautiful views of the island. Hiking to waterfall swims. Avoiding scorpions.

And of course, loooooots of beach time!

And, as always, the food. More expensive than typical Thai food, but far more full of vegetables and fruit.

Asia 2025: Seoul, Korea

Sunday, March 15, 2026

5 or so days in Seoul! It was really lovely visiting Changgyeongung and Changdeokgung Palaces...

...as well as Gyeongbokgung Palace...

...Bukchon Hanok Village...

...Bongeunsa Temple...

Oh, and the food!

Asia 2025: Okinawa, Japan

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Time to go to Asia with the 'rents back in April 2025! Visited Okinawa, Japan where they first met.

Went to the Ocean Expo Park / Chiraumi Aquarium.

Spent a few days at Onna Beach, sifting through the shells.

Also visited Zakmi and Nakijin Castles.

As well as buying some lion statues from Yomitan Pottery Village and visiting the Okinawa Prefectural Museum.

The trip wouldn't be complete without visiting Okinawa World and the Peace Memorial Park.