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NYC | Day 3

My obsession with Ladurée is not a secret. Therefore when I found out they opened up a Ladurée cafe in SoHo – it was on my priority list of places to go in NYC. We went to  Ladurée for breakfast on Sunday. There is no camera photography allowed inside – only phones – therefore all these pictures are courtesy of my iPhone (not DSLR quality pics obviously!). The decor of the place was impeccable. I legit felt I was taken to Versailles and was dining in France. I had a cappuccino, chocolate croissant, french toast, and a macaron. It was all delicious! 
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NYC | Day 2

I have been counting down the days to go to Café Nadery in NYC. A little history – there is a Café Nadery in Tehran (these two are not related) – however the NYC location is inspired by it. I’ve been to the one in Tehran therefore I was so excited to visit this little gem and have a classic Café Glace.

After breakfast and some walking we headed over to Pop-Bar in West Village. I legit found this place when it popped up on my Instagram feed via Birchbox’s profile. I love anything Ice-cream or gelato or sorbet related. I actually had the Blood Orange and Dulce de Leche flavors when I was at Pop-Bar. If my sister didn’t stop me I would have gone for a third one. I will legit start a campaign to have a Pop-Bar in Washington DC because this place is AMAZING. 

For the afternoon we headed to the Highline. We started at the Gansevoort St entrance at walked the entire High Line. Thankfully we got the chance to visit the new addition The Rail Yards – which is stunning. It was such a lovely walk and I just love the High Line. Definitely an NYC must.

For dinner we went to Agora on the Upper East Side. Let me just say – Best Turkish Food outside of Turkey. Legit everything was delicious! Everyone must go! Oh and it’s Halal! Boom. 
After dinner we strolled by the MET and walked by Central Park – not inside – because apparently you shouldn’t do that at night?! Clearly safety isn’t my number one priority! 


Dress: Altuzarra for Target | Belt: Anthropologie | Boots: Sam Edelman | Bag: Kate Spade | 
Scarf: Vela | Watch: Michael Kors | Bracelet: Macy’s | Rings: BCBG

Also can we have a moment to talk about this amazing dress by Altuzarra for Target? Legit I was eyeing this dress for months when I saw the preview of the collection. This dress is so comfortable and beautiful! Let me just say – It has pockets! I will be wearing this constantly this Fall so be prepared! 

Also I have to give credit where it is due – these photos were taken by yours truly and the talented Zina Photography. I’m sure you can all distinguish which one’s belong to Zina (hint hint the really artsy ones). Happy Tuesday!  

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NYC | Day 1

This past weekend I went on a lovely girls trip to NYC! I haven’t been to New York for about 2 years (way overdue) and was extremely pumped about this trip. We drove from Baltimore to NYC Friday night and stayed until Sunday afternoon. My sister booked our hotel through Expedia (wohoo deal!) and we stayed at the Wyndham New Yorker Hotel. Location wise it was great! 

After check in to the hotel and freshening up we hit the streets for some The Halal Guys. Honestly it is the best street cart food EVER. On a side note – while we were in line the owners of The Halal Guys was there and we chatted with him – nicest guy ever. 

Obviously there was a long line – we patiently waited – grabbed out food and headed over to Rockefeller to enjoy the deliciousness that is The Halal Guys. 

After dinner we headed to Momofuku Milk Bar in Midtown. My sister was on a mission to get crack pie for dessert. With our our crack pie slice we headed to Times Square – typical tourists – to sit on the bleachers and enjoy the madness. The crack pie was amazing – very sweet! Everyone had a bite and then I naturally finished the rest. So good! 

Jacket: The Limited | Tank: Golreezan | Jeans: The Limited | Scarf: Vela | Bag: Kate Spade | 
Shoes: DSW | Watch: Michael Kors | Bracelet: Macy’s | Ring: BCBG | 
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Longwood Gardens | PA

Top (actually a tunic): Forever 21 | Skirt: Nordstrom (similar) | Scarf: Zeena | Belt: Anthropologie | 
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Shoes: DSW | Watch: Michael Kors
This post is picture heavy – but that’s what happens when you go to a garden spanning 86 acres! Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania is a gem! Last week I went with my friend Z and we had a spectacular day there! They have a variety of gardens, waterfalls, conservatory, and so much more! It was a about a 2 hour drive for us therefore we did a day trip. I actually really enjoyed the children’s garden in the conservatory – so much fun and very interactive! I’m such a kid! 
It was a fun time and I highly recommend a day trip to the garden if you are in the DMV area! 
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A Thousand Years of the Persian Book

You  know those days that you don’t plan and everything just happens and you end up having a ton of fun? Wednesday was one of those days for me! I ended up at the Library of Congress with a friend who was visiting DC. We were able to check out the exhibition that has been on my list since March but I never found the time to actually go to – A Thousand Years of the Persian Book. This exhibition explores the vast and rich history of Persian literature ranging from science, religion, history, and literature. The pictures are all taken with my iPhone – I could kick myself for not having my DSLR on me that day! Oh well! I had a lovely time and enjoyed it very much!
The exhibit is only going on until September 20! I highly recommend a visit to Library of Congress to check out this exhibit as well as the LOC itself – which is stunning! 
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#TBT | Costa Rica

Part 2 of #ThrowBackTravel is an ode to Costa Rica! 

My trip to Costa Rica occurred in March 2012 with my sister and two girlfriends. It was the most fun girls trip I have ever been on! Put a doctor, lawyer, SLP, and a grad student in Costa Rica for a week and you have nothing but silly adventures from horseback riding, zip lining, sun burn, jumping off cliffs, and complete Pura Vida! 

The four of us planned our trip thanks to Anywhere Costa Rica and Trip Advisor. We stayed in two locations – first La Fortuna for 3 nights and second Santa Teresa for 3 nights. Upon arriving to CR we reserved a shuttle in advance to take us from the airport to La Fortuna – this was by far the best idea ever because our flight got in at around 1am and there was no chance that we were driving in CR – I don’t recommend it! There are no street signs, lights, or perfectly paved paths and it is just dangerous. Hiring the shuttle driver was the smartest option. He was waiting for us upon arrival and drove us straight to our hotel, checked us in, and took care of everything!

Los Lagos Resort in La Fortuna

Los Lagos Resort in La Fortuna

Horseback Riding at Los Lagos Resort in La Fortuna

Crocodile Farm at Los Lagos Resort in La Fortuna

Arenal Observatory at Los Lagos Resort in La Fortuna
Fangus Spa at Los Lagos Resort in La Fortuna 
Fangus Spa at Los Lagos Resort in La Fortuna
Zip Lining Map

The view while zip lining 

La Fortuna Itinerary & Details
-Hotel: Los Lagos
-Restaurants: Don Rufino,  Las Ventanas at The Springs Resort & Spa
-Activities: At Los Lagos Resort [Horseback Riding, Butterfly Garden, Crocodile Farm, Fangus Spa, Arenal Volcano Observatory] and Zip Lining

Los Lagos Resort was incredible! A friend of mine who studied abroad in CR recommended it and I couldn’t have been happier with the resort! They have a ton of amenities and the staff is beyond friendly! We only left the resort three times – twice for dinner and once to go zip lining. Otherwise we spend majority of our time at the resort! Through concierge we booked a horseback riding session, massages at the spa, and a zip lining experience. The zip lining experience was booked through the hotel however it was not at the hotel. A shuttle picked us up and took us to the location and brought us back afterwards. Also the restaurants we dined at were incredible! Our breakfast was included with our stay at the resort – which was divine! However for dinner we ventured out of the resort. Also the hot springs at the resort are incredible! Literally best part of the stay!

En route to Santa Teresa
Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa
Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa

Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa

Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa

Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa
Sunset view from out balcony at Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa

Night time fun at Play del Carmen
Playa Carmen

Sunset at Playa Carmen
Montezuma Falls

Dinner at Brisas del Mar in Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa Mal Pais Itinerary & Details
-Hotel: Hotel Buenisimo 
-Restaurants: Pasta Basta, The Bakery, Brisas del Mar
-Activities: Montezuma Falls, Playa Carmern

After 3 nights in La Fortuna we headed out to Santa Teresa Mal Pais. Our journey there was long – we weren’t expecting it. We took a 3 hour shuttle from the hotel – then got on a 1.5 hour ferry – then another 2 hour shuttle – and then finally we arrived at our hotel. Also there are no asphalt roads in Santa Teresa therefore it was a bumpy ride. Our hotel in Santa Teresa was recommended by my sister’s coworker – it was a eco-friendly type of hotel. We had 2 casitas which were very nice and had a great view of the sunset. Location wise it was fantastic – however it was drastically different than staying at a resort. Nonetheless we had a ton of fun being beach bumps, enjoying good food, and just relaxing in Santa Teresa. One of the days we headed out to Montezuma Falls for a hike and to see the falls. The owner of the casita drove us out to the falls and guided us on the hike – a ton of fun!

All I can say about Costa Rica is Pura Vida! It is a must see place and there is so much to do there!
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