Flavors of the East Part 1: Exploring Authentic Chinese Cuisine in Los Angeles
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Flavors of the East Part 1: Exploring Authentic Chinese Cuisine in Los Angeles

這一篇文章記錄了我在洛杉磯目前吃過的亞洲美食。這一集主要紀錄了敦煌的蘭州拉麵、滋味小麵的成都雜醬麵、月老儿油炸串串以及莫姐桂林米粉。

This series of articles primarily documents the Asian cuisine I have tasted in Los Angeles so far. This article covers the restaurants located in the 626 area of Los Angeles, including Dunhuang's Lanzhou Noodles, Mian's Chengdu Zha Jiang Mian, YYDS Fried Strings' Fried Skewers, and Mo Jie Guilin Rice Noodles.

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Beginner's Guide to Tax Filing in the USA: Insights and Recommendations
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Beginner's Guide to Tax Filing in the USA: Insights and Recommendations

美國每年一度的報稅季節又到了!這篇文章將主要分享我在美國報稅的經驗和一些建議,重點放在美國國稅局提供的免費報稅軟件上。希望這些內容能對其他新移民有所幫助。

The annual tax filing season is here again! In this article, I'll share my experience and some tips on filing taxes in the United States as a new immigrant. I'll focus on navigating the free tax filing software available through the IRS website, discussing the free filing options, and sharing my recommendations.

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Torrance Tastebuds Part 2: Exploring Mexican Tacos, Burritos, Korean Cuisine, and French Bakeries
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Torrance Tastebuds Part 2: Exploring Mexican Tacos, Burritos, Korean Cuisine, and French Bakeries

這篇文章將以中英雙語的形式,陸續拓展和介紹我在托倫斯周邊城市整理出的隱藏美食名單,包括各式異國美食和當地小吃。此系列的第二篇將主要介紹墨西哥料理、韓式料理店以及法式糕點店等。

This article will gradually expand and introduce the hidden food gems I've compiled in the surrounding cities of Torrance in both Chinese and English, featuring a variety of international cuisines and local snacks. The second installment of this series will primarily focus on Mexican cuisine, Korean restaurants, and French bakeries.

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All You Need to Know About U.S. Healthcare: Pharmacy Basics
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All You Need to Know About U.S. Healthcare: Pharmacy Basics

這一節主要介紹了一些美國基礎的藥物和藥局知識,包括藥局的相關人員架構、藥局種類、藥物種類以及如何辨別藥物的過期日期和生產批號。

This section provides an overview of fundamental information regarding medications and pharmacy practices in the United States, including the structure of pharmacy personnel, types of pharmacies, categories of medications, and how to identify the expiration date and batch number of drugs.

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All You Need to Know About U.S. Health Insurance: A Basic Introduction
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All You Need to Know About U.S. Health Insurance: A Basic Introduction

這篇文章會用中英雙語介紹美國健康保險的基本概念,包括美國三大類型的醫療保險以及保險計劃的基礎框架,如保費、自付額、共付額和醫療費上限的概念。並同時深入了解醫療保險體系中網內和網外的差異性。

Presenting the fundamentals of US health insurance, encompassing the three main types of health insurance and the foundational aspects of insurance plans. Explore key elements like premiums, out-of-pocket costs, copayments, and maximum out-of-pocket expenses. Understand the distinctions between in-network and out-of-network providers.

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Torrance Tastebuds Part 1: Exploring Tempura, Coffee, Izakaya, and Poke Bowl
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Torrance Tastebuds Part 1: Exploring Tempura, Coffee, Izakaya, and Poke Bowl

這篇文章將以中英雙語的形式,帶領你與我一同探索我在托倫斯周邊城市整理的隱藏美食名單,包括各種異國美食和咖啡廳。這個系列的第一集將主要介紹日式天婦羅、日式居酒屋、義式咖啡廳,以及內陸的夏威夷美食。

Explore hidden culinary gems with me in the surrounding cities of Torrance. This series introduces a curated list of my favorite restaurants, encompassing diverse international cuisines and coffee spots. The first episode delves into Japanese tempura, Izakaya, Italian coffee culture, and local Hawaiian seafood delights. Join me on this bilingual journey to discover the flavors around Torrance!

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Exploring Pasadena's Culinary Gems, Escape Room Thrills, and 626 Area Hiking Trails

Exploring Pasadena's Culinary Gems, Escape Room Thrills, and 626 Area Hiking Trails

這篇文章主要紀錄了我在帕薩迪納及周邊城市度過的一天。在這次旅程中,我探訪了當地許多知名的美食場所,包括目前風靡的可頌店、咖啡館和中式餐廳。同時,也記錄了其他周邊遊玩體驗。

Spent a day in Pasadena and the surrounding cities, leaving behind many wonderful memories. Throughout this journey, I documented numerous local famous croissant shops, cafes, and restaurants. I also recorded many other exciting experiences during the day, including an escape room challenge and hiking trails.

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A Taste of Cambodia: Unveiling Phnom Penh Noodle Shack's Culinary Gems and Exploring Naples Island

A Taste of Cambodia: Unveiling Phnom Penh Noodle Shack's Culinary Gems and Exploring Naples Island

這篇文章主要記錄了我在27歲生日那天,來到了洛杉磯的長灘市,首次品嚐了柬埔寨美食的經歷。當黃昏降臨時,我來到了長灘市附近的拿波里斯島,在河邊悠閒地漫步,欣賞著屋外最後的聖誕裝飾。

On my 27th birthday, I tried Cambodian cuisine for the first time in my life. As dusk approached, I visited Naples Island near Long Beach, strolling leisurely by the river and admiring the Christmas decorations outside the houses.

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LA Delights: Lil' Vegerie, Bouldering, Thunderbolt Bar, and Amber Liu's Live Concert

LA Delights: Lil' Vegerie, Bouldering, Thunderbolt Bar, and Amber Liu's Live Concert

這篇文章記錄了我在洛杉磯的一天行程:品嚐了雷東多海灘市的素食餐廳,挑戰了長灘市的抱石運動,同時探索了洛杉磯市內名列北美前50的酒吧。最後,在芬達劇院欣賞了Amber Liu的No More Sad Songs巡迴演唱會。

Documented a day's itinerary: Tried a vegetarian restaurant in Redondo BBeach, attempted bouldering in Long Beach, explored bars in Los Angeles, and enjoyed Amber Liu's concert at the Fonda Theatre.

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Exploring the 909 Area of LA: Mountain House, Grid Coffee, Indian Temple, and Little Skewers

Exploring the 909 Area of LA: Mountain House, Grid Coffee, Indian Temple, and Little Skewers

這篇文章紀錄了我在洛杉磯東部的一天,即當地人俗稱的909區。在羅蘭崗市品嚐了道地的川菜,隨後前往奇諾山丘參訪了一座印度神廟。文章中詳細紀錄了許多美食和購物的體驗。推薦給初次來洛杉磯的遊客作為旅遊的參考。

Documented a day visiting the east of Los Angeles, tasting Sichuan cuisine in Rowland Heights, and making a journey to an Indian temple in Chino Hills. It also includes many food experiences and shopping adventures.

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My First Microblading Experience at Zbrows Artistry in San Gabriel, California
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My First Microblading Experience at Zbrows Artistry in San Gabriel, California

這篇文章記錄了我在聖蓋博市首次體驗霧眉的經歷。主要透過小紅書這個App認識了聖蓋博市的一家霧眉店—Zbrows Artisary。在之前就一直很想做了,終於在搬到洛杉磯後鼓起勇氣聯繫了店長Zoe,並嘗試了人生中第一次的霧眉。

Discovered a misty eyebrow salon in San Gabriel and gathered the courage to embark on my first-ever misty eyebrow experience.

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