Christmas, for me, does not look like a city skyline. It looks like long two-lane roads cutting through open fields. It looks like fences stretching across winter-pale grass and trees standing bare against a wide sky. It looks like Western Loudoun County in December,…
Winter began in motion but quickly settled into something more introspective. After nearly a month travelling through Southeast Asia, we returned to London in the early hours of December 8th, stepping out into damp, cold air that felt almost theatrical in its greyness. Winter…
December in Virginia usually conjures images of grey skies and chilly winds, but Richmond had other plans. On a rare sunny winter day, I set out for a spontaneous day trip packed with strong coffee, literary lore, riverside views, and soul-satisfying food. The city…
It’s incredible to reflect on how much the world has changed. Just over a year ago, I was commuting on the Tube to my new City law firm job, dressed like a true City lawyer and not wearing a mask. There were murmurs on…
As spring approaches in London, I always feel a little wistful. The days grow longer, and the air softens, but the city never quite erupts into the sea of cherry blossoms that fills my social media feed each year. Friends post photos from Japan,…
Location: Washington, D.C., USA Cuisine: American Washington, DC, is filled with polished, expensive restaurants, but few places generate the excitement and anticipation of Rose’s Luxury. From the outside, it looks almost unassuming, tucked along Barracks Row on Capitol Hill. Yet every afternoon, a…
I’ve been to Baltimore quite a few times. It’s just an hour from Washington, DC, and about an hour and a half from home, which has made it an easy destination over the years. Most of those visits followed a familiar pattern: the Inner…
My dad is an interesting person to say the least, and he’s incredibly intelligent. Alas, he has his quirks like everyone else, and his quirks manifest themselves into only a handful of intense passions. Some of these include baseball, wine, and civil war history.…
While it’s been very difficult being stuck in one place for the time being, I did have the unique experience of “traveling” to different countries without leaving my hometown of Washington, DC. 2016 was the 10th Anniversary of the EU Embassy Open House event.…
Location: Washington, DC Cuisine: German Cafe Mozart is tucked away from the most popular streets, and the restaurant itself is in the back of a respectable German deli/grocery store. The deli is incredibly interesting to look into because they have all sorts of…