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Top 5 Things to do in Madrid

As the capital and largest city of Spain, Madrid has a little something for everyone. Whether you enjoy architecture and are a foodie like me, or you love museums and nature, Madrid can cater to any traveler. The city center is booming with life and the best part of traveling to the city is that […]

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Top 5 Washington, D.C. Brunches

The District of Columbia is home to well over 400 restaurants, so finding a cuisine you want to try is easily accomplished. Eating out in DC is serious business, and you can certainly consider it a hobby (we do!). With Washingtonian’s Annual 100 Best-Restaurants List, and Washington Post’s Dining Guides, eating out becomes some what […]

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6 Things to Do at Dubai Mall…Other Than Shop!

  Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping mall is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates part of the new Downtown Dubai initiative. Home to over 1,200 stores, it covers 5.4 million sq ft spread over 4 floors and carries everything from Forever 21 to Zara to Hermès and even houses a supermarket and five (5!) […]

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How to Spend a Weekend in New York City

This post is for anyone wondering how to spend a weekend in New York City with insider tips by a current New York resident. I’ll cover getting to NYC from Washington, DC, where to stay in Midtown NYC, and where to eat in New York City near Midtown. The Big Apple The City That Never Sleeps The […]

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A Photo Journal-San Sebastián

San Sebastián or Donostia (in Basque)  is a beautiful city located in the Spanish Basque Country known for its beaches, surfing, and of course, food. I spent a fun, albeit rainy weekend exploring San Sebastián during my study abroad in Pau where I discovered my love for Pintxos (or pinchos), the Basque version of tapas. […]

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What to Expect at the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Washington, DC

The annual Cherry Blossom Festival Washington, DC gets over a million tourists each year. Here’s a Washingtonian’s review of what to expect viewing the cherry trees at the Tidal Basin in DC.  Growing up in Florida, you don’t really have the opportunity to experience the different seasons of the year. It is pretty much summertime for […]

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A Guide to My Favorite Museums in Washington DC

The great thing about visiting or living in Washington, DC is the access one has to the arts, thanks to the Smithsonian Institution…all for free! The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum complex that welcomes thirty million visitors annually. It comprises of 19 museums, galleries and the National Zoo. As an art enthusiast, living […]

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