As a civil engineer, I have always been fascinated by large-scale sustainable transit. I have been keeping a close eye on the United States' attempt to build an equivalent system: Brightline West. When groundbreaking officially kicked off on April 22, 2024, for the 218 mile (350 km) all-
The Wirye Line: Seoul's first tram after 58 years
In July 2025, I took a trip to Puerto Rico and stayed in the Ocean Park neighborhood of San Juan for a week. I spent the whole time getting around by Uber and a rental car, completely unaware that a heavy-rail metro system was operating just a short drive
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Every engineer faces the colossal PE exam on their path to licensure, and everyone prepares differently. I'm here to share the 'tasty tidbits'—the key strategies—that helped me go from zero knowledge to passing with flying colors in less than two months. Step 0: Sign
Night falls over the Rubber City! My latest photos are all about Akron, Ohio, after dark. It was an exciting challenge of long exposures, capturing light trails, and finding the moody glow of the downtown skyline with the Sony a6000. See my progress in urban night photography below!
I recently was in South Korea this September and I had the amazing opportunity to explore some areas that are outside the beaten path, but still were pretty accessible. Forget the standard, crowded tourist loops. That's the advantage of traveling with a local at your side. My girlfriend
During the winter of 2023-2024, I had the opportunity to visit Madrid with a couple of my college friends, and we had an absolute blast. It's a city that truly has something for everyone, whether you're a foodie, a history buff, a party animal, or
During my summer trip to Osaka in 2024, I found myself wanting to escape the city for just a day and experience a quieter, more natural side of Japan. I figured the best way to do that was to climb the nearest mountain and hopefully get a good view of
In 2024, I had the pleasure of experiencing one of South Korea’s fastest modes of ground transportation: the KTX high-speed train from Seoul Station to Busan. For anyone planning a trip to South Korea, here’s a bit of background on how this impressive rail system came to
Right after graduating university, I took a ten-day adventure-filled trip to Peru, rich with cultural experiences and incredible sights. It was my first time visiting South America, and it turned out to be an unforgettable journey. I was especially excited to (at least attempt to) speak Spanish and
If you’ve ever been to Seoul, chances are you’ve seen the towering silhouette of the Jamsil LOTTE World Tower, located in the Songpa (송파구) District. As of 2025, it stands as the 6th tallest building in the world, reaching a staggering 555 meters (1,821 feet) into the