An Insider’s Guide to Cherry Blossoms in Washington, DC
The annual Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival gets over a million tourists each year. This insider’s guide by a former local DC resident covers tips on how to experience the cherry blossoms
The Best Places to Stay Near Joshua Tree National Park
This post is for anyone who’s visiting the desert paradise of Joshua Tree National Park. There’s plenty of hiking trails, climbing spots, and wonderful vistas to experience in Joshua Tree. Wondering where
The Perfect Itinerary for 4 Days in Vienna (FREE printable inside!)
This post is for anyone who is looking for the perfect itinerary for 4 days in Vienna. It contains a 4 days in Vienna itinerary, tips on using public transportation in Vienna,
A Guide to New York City Museum Free Days
I love museums and always research upcoming/current art exhibits when traveling to different cities. I’ve been going to NYC since 2012 and for the past couple of years have spent a few
Where to Eat in Minneapolis
I’ve wanted to visit Minneapolis after reading all about the city’s first vegan butcher shop, The Herbivorous Butcher. Yup, you read that right, nothing in there is made from animals. Everything is plant-based and
How to Spend 48 Hours in Siem Reap, Cambodia
One of my goals for the beginning of 2017 was to explore more of Southeast Asia because even though I grew up in the Middle East and now spend half of my
Where to Find the Best Coffee in NYC
No trip to New York City is complete without Shaine taking me to his favorite coffee shops all throughout the city. And on the weekends, we head down to Brooklyn (with the
The 3rd Annual New York Coffee Festival
I’ll be back in one of my favorite cities next month – New York City – and I cannot wait. In addition to spending time with my bestie, Shaine, I’ll also be
How I Survived my First Burn: the Virgin’s Guide to Burning Man
Burning Man is something I’ve dreamed of experiencing ever since a friend in college talked about it. I clearly recall him animatedly talking about this “experience” out in the middle of the
Roadtripping the 395N: From LA to Reno
2016 was an incredible year for me; I spent three months in LA hanging out with my college friends, followed by three months in NYC with my bestie, Shaine. But the highlight