Pho is a delicious bowl of savory broth, rice noodles, and a variety of meats. While Pho originates from Vietnam, my grandmother(from Laos) also makes her own variation. Growing up, Pho was one of my comfort foods and on the way back from a quick trip to the Carmel Valley Ranch by Hyatt, Jen and … Continue reading Pho Ga An Nam: Delicious Vietnamese Pho in San Jose
Eating at Mika Sushi has become one of my traditions when venturing to the Monterey/Carmel. Jen first found this spot during our 4 year anniversary( she's just simply amazing at finding hidden gems for me to try) and it has been one of my favorite sushi spots ever since. If you're ever in the Carmel … Continue reading Mika Sushi – 2022 Review: Utterly Fantastic and Delicious
So Gong Dong Tofu House is a mid-sized Korean spot located in Palo Alto, CA. This spot serves... a combination of tofu soups and dishes. Jen found this place online and we decided to give it a try. Here's how it went! Warning: This place means business when they say it's spicy! Location This cute … Continue reading Review: So Gong Dong Tofu House
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Delta Airlines operated lounges have been the subject of overcrowding in recent years. Similar to issues faced by American Express Centurion Lounges, wait times for Delta Lounges have become chaotic. To better enhance the experience, Delta will begin rolling out priority or expedited entry lines. Here is the full recap. Photo by Jeffry Surianto on … Continue reading Well That’s Odd? New Delta Lounges Priority Entry
Manufactured Spending(MS for short), is my primary method of generating tens of thousands of points each year. This method can sometimes be tedious, but when I take a nice trip with Jen, it all feels worth it. A sub-segment of MS that I utilized emphasizes the important art of extreme deal stacking. This means double … Continue reading Manufactured Spending: The Beautiful Art of Stacking
