UPDATED: 4 November 2023 Denver, Colorado is an awesome place for a weekend getaway in the Western United States. With a lively and growing restaurant and arts scene that has exploded in the last few years, even people who have visited Denver before will find there are so many new things to see and do in […] The post Ultimate Denver Weekend Guide for Foodies first appeared on New Denizen ..read more

UPDATED 1/21/2020: Loch Lake Trail added to the list Even though the winter months can get chilly in Colorado, that doesn’t stop Denverites from heading out to the mountains to get in some outdoor adventure. I’m not really into skiing or snowboarding, but I absolutely love snowshoeing because it allows you to get out into […] The post Great Snowshoeing Trails Near Denver first appeared on New Denizen ..read more

As a petite Asian woman living in the United States I am always struggling to find clothing that fits straight off the rack. Granted there are a number of retailers in the US that do offer petite sizing, but even then the cut and styles never seem to be exactly right for what I’m looking […] The post Ultimate UNIQLO Size Comparison: Japan vs. US first appeared on New Denizen ..read more

Is it cheaper to buy Bao Bao and Pleats Please by Issey Miyake in Japan? This ultimate how-to guide for fashion-loving tourists will reveal tips on how to buy Bao Bao bags, Pleats Please, and other Issey Miyake clothing for less while visiting Japan. Originally posted 2017. Updated in Jan 2020 and Feb 2023 Why […] The post How to Buy Bao Bao Bags and Pleats Please in Japan first appeared on New Denizen ..read more

A few years ago I was flipping through 5280 and I noticed a small picture of people climbing down ladders into a mysterious sand-colored ancient dwelling. From that moment onward, it was a dream of mine to go to Mesa Verde National Park in the southwest corner of Colorado in the Four Corners area. Because […] The post Road Trip to Mesa Verde National Park and Canyons of the Ancients first appeared on New Denizen ..read more

A comprehensive guide for shoppers who want to understand how MUJI clothing sizing and price differ in Japan versus in the US. When I first started visiting Japan in 2013, I was really excited to shop at UNIQLO and MUJI – two very popular Japanese brands that I was familiar with because they had opened […] The post Ultimate MUJI Size Comparison: Japan vs. US first appeared on New Denizen ..read more

Austin is a great cheap weekend getaway from Denver. It’s only a 2 hour and 15-minute flight from DIA and an ideal spot for travelers looking to make a warm(er) weather escape during the fall and winter (temperatures in Austin can be in the 80s, even in December). You’ll find beautiful outdoor public spaces, great […] The post Austin City Guide: Perfect Weekend for Foodies and Art Lovers first appeared on New Denizen ..read more

London! It’s one of the great world capitals for food, art, fashion, and culture. It’s also the only other place besides New York and Denver that I’ve ever lived (for a couple of months while studying abroad in college)! As you can imagine, I was excited when I found out I’d be returning to my […] The post Weekend in London: Best Food Near Leicester Square first appeared on New Denizen ..read more