November 1, 2016
Sarah
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In 2016, we failed to buy camping passes for Firefly Music Festival. A few days before the festival, we realized they were sold out (oops). We tried everything we could think of: Craigslist, message boards, Reddit. This is the story of how we accidentally ended up with the BEST camping spot ever for Firefly Music Festival—and why…
July 9, 2016
Sarah
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In Indonesia, water is the cleanser of choice. Toilet paper is rare. Wipe options will vary. You may see a hose, a bucket and water, or toilet paper. In many cases, wiping is a hands-on affair, with a preference for using the left hand over the right. After traveling to nine of Indonesia’s islands and…
June 15, 2016
Sarah
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Following the tragedy in Orlando, DC’s Capital Pride Festival provided a resounding counterpoint: love conquers hate. Thousands gathered to celebrate love, support the LGBT community, and remember those lost. Despite advancements in recent years, the fight for a more tolerant and just society continues. Capital Pride sponsors numerous celebrations throughout June, with big highlights including the parade and festival. This year,…
June 5, 2016
Sarah
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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is a spectacular and often overlooked natural wonder just outside Las Vegas. Red Rock Canyon’s proximity to the city makes for an easy day trip after partying has ceased. What makes Red Rock Canyon so special? More than 500 million years ago, Red Rock Canyon was at the bottom of an…
May 9, 2016
Sarah
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Just as Us Weekly taught you about celebrities being “just like us,” we show you that Indonesians also are just like you and me. 1. They enjoy a good selfie 2. They play sports 3. They play soccer 4. And tug of war 5. They hang out with Grandpa 6. And drop their kids off at school 7. They…
May 6, 2016
Sarah
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Passport DC takes place every May during Washington, DC’s International Cultural Awareness Month. Participants include 70 embassies in the DC area and more than 40 of DC’s cultural institutions. The embassy open houses are my fav. Click here for the list of the best embassies in a nutshell. UPDATE: In 2017, we updated our list with a…
May 6, 2016
Sarah
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Bodily functions are a taboo subject. No one usually wants to talk poop. But I do. I suffer from irritable bowl syndrome, which means that I am always sick to my stomach (read: constant diarrhea). Wherever we are in the world, I’m on the prowl for a toilet. This has caused me to take careful note of…
