According to the 2010 United States Census, Filipinos make up about 18% of National City’s population. Many of the Filipino restaurants, groceries, and other commercial buildings are centered around 8th Street and Plaza Boulevard in National City. In our 3rd episode of Noodle Town, Jim Park and I explore “Filipino Town” or “Little Manila”, National …
Our first stop upon arriving in Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur was to visit the Sri Mahamariamman temple. This gorgeous temple was built in 1873, the most popular & richest Hindu temple in all of Kuala Lumpur. And ironically, it’s located in Chinatown. Most the Indian population here are from the Southern tip of India, the …
Today marks the 143rd anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, which is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and celebrated world-wide as the International Day of Non-Violence. One of Gandhi’s most famous quotes is “Be the change you wish to see in the World”. Let’s celebrate his birthday and legacy with this catchy beat by MC Yogi‘s …
This past Saturday, 100 Yoga studios from around the World participated in Room to Read’s “Global Yoga Day”, raising money for Girl’s Scholarships in India (costs 250$/year to support a girl). Our LA Chapter secured 2 studios within a block from each other in Santa Monica. I truly felt that Karmic Vibration from the …
Whether you’re an active Yogi, or just a friend needing a peaceful Mantra to get you through the 405 during Rush hour, I want to share with you one of my favorite Mantras. This is one of the Sanskrit chants we use to conclude Yoga sessions, adds a euphoric finishing touch! It’s also one of …
Burma (Myanmar) remains on my Top 3 favorite places I’ve traveled to (among the top 3 is India & Israel). It’s not the type of favoring I typically have for a party central Greece or a culinary heaven France. It is more of a …
We often forget how lucky we are. Statistically they say, we’re better off than 99% of the world, those that live in the US that is. We often watch World news, Documentaries, starving children in Charity ads, and we are reminded that there are people who’s fate brought them onto earth in a very different …
Goji berries is a dried berry that my grandma fed me growing up as snacks and as an antioxidant ingredient in her Chicken soup. As what I thought was another Chinese Eastern belief, she’d say “Eat it! It’s good for your eyes & it’ll help you live longer!” So I did, and much enjoyed eating …
In Lijiang, we started the day horseback riding with the Naxi ethnic group with the most hilarious guide. He was cracking jokes with us from the start, spitting out random english words he knew, while serenading to us “Ali-san gu-niang” by Teresa Teng. For those that know Mandarin, […]
I’ve been back in the US for almost 2 weeks. I became so exhausted with traveling in China, that I couldn’t get myself to look at a photo or even start a blog post on my 2 1/2 weeks there. I do have so much to share, which I will start to do now that …
