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4 Creative Ways to “Wrap” Gift Cards this Holiday Season

by Linda Eats World on November 20, 2022November 20, 2022 in Lifestyle

4 Creative Ways to “Wrap” Gift Cards this Holiday Season is sponsored by InComm Payments. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Girl Eats World possible. #GiftGreatWithWalgreens There is… [Continue Reading]

Details I Loved From Our Micro Wedding in Durham, North Carolina

by Linda Eats World on January 6, 2022March 5, 2023 in Diary, Lifestyle, North Carolina

Today marks 7 years with Sugarface and one month and 3 days since we got married. It’s a great day to share a recap and some details from our micro… [Continue Reading]

How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others on Social Media

by Linda Eats World on April 7, 2021April 24, 2022 in Diary, Lifestyle

9 years ago today, I posted my first Instagram photo on @lindaeatsword 🎂. I almost didn’t mention this anniversary. I felt like it wasn’t that big of an accomplishment when… [Continue Reading]

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I’m Tired of Being Afraid #StopAsianHate

by Linda Eats World on March 16, 2021March 18, 2021 in Austin, Diary, Houston, Lifestyle, North Carolina, Texas, Travel

Yesterday, I drove through rural North Carolina to get my first dose of the vaccine. As someone who does countless long drives since college, I’ve always been a little nervous… [Continue Reading]

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Wine Tasting Tips From My First Virtual Wine Tasting

by Linda Eats World on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 in Lifestyle, North Carolina

I’m loving all the ways small businesses are learning to be creative while immersed in a pandemic and global crisis. Il Palio, one of my favorite Chapel Hill restaurants, has… [Continue Reading]

How to Photograph Chopsticks Without Being Culturally Insensitive

by Linda Eats World on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 in Lifestyle, Photography

As Asian food becomes more mainstream, I started noticing more chopsticks as food props in food photography when I browse Instagram and food blogs. I personally use chopsticks in my… [Continue Reading]

I Just Called to Say I Love You and Wear Your Mask

by Linda Eats World on July 2, 2020July 2, 2020 in Diary, Lifestyle

The following personal essay about grief and testament to why we should wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic was originally written by my brother, Jesse Nguyen. I’m reposting with his… [Continue Reading]

10 Books That Helped with My Grief

by Linda Eats World on December 26, 2019October 31, 2023 in Lifestyle

My dad, my favorite person, died January 11, 2019. One of our shared passions was our love for reading. I used to stress myself out with my annual goal of… [Continue Reading]

7 Reasons to Take a Cooking Class with Cheeni

by Linda Eats World on September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 in Lifestyle, North Carolina

I love when my photography business introduces me to inspiring female entrepreneurs. One of my photography clients and friend launched a cooking class component to her food business. I had… [Continue Reading]

How to Make the Most of Your Media Event

by Linda Eats World on September 5, 2019September 6, 2019 in Lifestyle, Photography

For those who are curious and not in this world, a media event when it comes to the restaurant scene is a tasting or event that a restaurant or its… [Continue Reading]

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Linda is a full time blogger and photographer who splits her time between Texas and North Carolina. She is obsessed with noodles, donuts, and matcha.

All photos are taken by her unless otherwise noted. Please do not use without permission.

Email: linda@curious-notions.net

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