

A Family Trip to India and Dubai
18 hours by flight. 8,444 miles away. Yet Kerala is my home away from home. Often, I am asked the question, “Where are you from?” I...


Memories of Maine
This past summer vacation was jampacked with soccer practices, camp counseling, and studying. But, luckily, my dad and I were able to get...


A Summer Trip to D.C.
Over this past summer, I was fortunate enough to spend two months at a summer sleepaway camp. I’ve been attending this camp since I was...


Tico's: The Gem of Princeton
One of my favorite places in downtown Princeton is Tico’s Eatery and Juice Bar. In my opinion, this humble store is a gem of the town....


Lake George Getaway
Looking out of the car window, I can already tell that we are approaching the quaint town of Lake George. The highway turns into a narrow...


Raina's Weekend Trip to Seattle
My trip to Seattle was inspired by my cousin’s wedding. During our downtime, my family and I explored Pike’s Place Market, the Chihuly...


The Best of Brooklyn
Brooklyn, one of the five boroughs in New York City, is known for Coney Island, amazing pizza, and it’s unique vibe. This urban sprawl...


The Green Mountain State
Most teenagers do not wake up early on the weekends. It’s just a known fact. I know if someone happens to shake me out of my slumber...


Living in NYC for Three Weeks
At the beginning of this summer, I made a checklist of things I wanted to do before the school year rolled around again-- a bucket list,...


The Power of Makeup: Raina's Beauty Favorites
I have and always will be an artist. Drawing has always been something that came naturally to me. I remember when I was little, I always...