Business and pleasure in DC

Business and pleasure in DC

Being in D.C. for a couple of days now have truly been a thrilling experience and this Monday was no exception.     The day started of with a guided tour in the Library of Congress. Even though we have seen countless buildings and memorials in various parts of D.C.,...
Seeing Clinton in Philly

Seeing Clinton in Philly

With the Atlatinc usually separating us from the action the three and a half hours between Washington DC and Philadelphia felt like a very short distance. Almost all of us decided to spend our Saturday going to see a presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, in person....
Political campaigning and a visit to Georgetown University

Political campaigning and a visit to Georgetown University

Our second day in DC was a Friday. We had an easy start of the day, strolling around our neighborhood to see some new parts of the city. Many expect Washington to be filled with huge, prestigious buildings, and while that is certainly true for the blocks around the...
Our first day in DC

Our first day in DC

  Our first day in the US capitol started off at the rooftop of our hostel, right in the middle of the bustling city. The sun was shining and the light made it feel like autumn even though the temperature was closer to 20 degrees. Over a breakfast consisting of...
NY State of Mind

NY State of Mind

“The truth is that every intelligent man, as you know, dreams of being a gangster and ruling over society by force alone…” – Albert Camus, The Fall. Never has a city made me change my perspective of the world as much as New York – and all...
Sunday 10th

Sunday 10th

The last day started as all the other days during ourstay at Hostel Beirut – with delicious zataar (a lebanese breakfast pizza) on the terrace.     it shrinking when it turned out our taxi driver, Soul, had a daughter who worked as a teacher in Borås....