Amsterdam, notorious for its infamous cafes and Red Light District, is a major bucket list destination. Tourists view this city as a naughty hotspot that they must see at least once in their lifetime, but ’tis not for the faint of heart. If you’re planning to visit one of the naughtiest cities in the world, you’re going to need to learn how to survive a live sex show in Amsterdam.Continue reading →
Yoga, meditation, community, happiness. A week and a half later and I’m still daydreaming of Wanderlust 108.Continue reading →
A couple of weekends ago, as my friends were traipsing around the desert and paying an obscene amount of money at Coachella, I spent the weekend experiencing a mild case of FOMO. In an attempt to relive my glory days, I decided to get my own daily dose of festival in good ol’ Thousand Oaks.Continue reading →
…And all through the town, all the students were chugging liquor, especially champagne! Today marks the start of Valborg in Sweden, a time to celebrate the arrival of Spring through drinking, dancing, and other forms debauchery. I can’t believe it has been 4 years since I celebrated the holiday in Uppsala! As I’m feeling super nostalgic today, I thought I would share my Valborg experience back in 2010-2011 during my year abroad.Continue reading →
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It’s here, it’s here!! That special time of year when you drink copious amounts of wine with your friends in the park, enjoy some kick-ass local food and enjoy a classic movie with about 250 Angelenos. Despite the horrendous parking scene, I absolutely love this inexpensive summer activity. In honor of the first movie screening this Saturday, I’ve created an outdoor summer movie guide for your viewing pleasure.Continue reading →
Comics and Movies and Toys, oh my! Last week, we geeked out celebrated Kevin’s birthday at WonderCon in Anaheim, California. You might have always heard of these kind of events, but you really have to see it to believe it!
As the sun started to peak over Downtown Los Angeles, I timidly walked to what looked like a private warehouse with my younger sister and her group of friends. The thermostat showed 58 degrees yet crowds of party-goers were wearing high waisted shorts, crop tops and leotards. Once we made it through the front door, house music blasted through the entire room. Dancers were covered in neon gear and dressed in a variety of costumes as the bar gave out shots of coffee. Not only was this my first rave, but it was at 6 am and everyone was stone-cold sober.Continue reading →
Erin Go Bragh, dear readers!
St. Patrick’s Day in Stockholm. The two don’t seem together. Much like my experience with Swedish meatballs topped with Nutella: bad in theory, fair in practice. As I look through several event pages how to celebrate the holiday, Stockholm seems to have hopped on the Shamrock bandwagon. However back when I was a student at Uppsala University in 2010-2011, it was still a weird combination.Continue reading →
I’m gonna let you in on a little secret: I’m not really into wedding planning.