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Austa Somvichian-Clausen
Austa is a freelance food and travel writer, as well as a staff writer for The Hill where she covers the topics of diversity and equality. She now lives in Brooklyn with her girlfriend and two fur babies, but called DC home for many years -- attending American University and then working for National Geographic. Follow her on Instagram.
 
Articles by Austa
Travel
By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Escape DC Without Leaving Town By Visiting These 8 Places

You could use a break.

By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Hispanic Heritage Month
By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

How to Support DC’s Latino-Owned Businesses Right Now

Hope you like pupusas.

By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Travel
By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Actually Cool Things You Can (Still) Do in Washington DC Right Now

Even locals love this stuff.

By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Events
By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

How to Safely Celebrate the Fourth of July in DC This Year

And we thought last year’s Fourth was weird.

By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Pride 2020
By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

How to Support DC’s LGBTQ Community During Pride

It’s more important than ever to show love to the DC queer community.

By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Food & Drink
By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

The Best DC Brunches You Can Enjoy From Home

Send some Mother’s Day brunch to mom.

By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Food & Drink
By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

These DC Restaurants Are Now Offering Meal Kits and Grocery Items

Chances are you’ve tried one before, or at least are aware of them by way of eager coupons mailed to your home.

By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Food & Drink
By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Be Queer Right Here at DC’s Best LGBTQ Bars and Parties

The DC LGBTQ+ community is no stranger to change.

By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Food & Drink
By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Cozy Up at These Romantic Restaurants in Washington DC

Every major city has its own list of unfavorable assumptions.

By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

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The Coolest and Most Romantic Date Ideas in DC

Choosing a fun, original date activity is hard enough without the frigid cold of winter to worry about.

Food & Drink
By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

The Best Pizza in Washington DC That Isn’t Jumbo Slice

Sure, DC may not have a style of pizza to call its own, per se, but that just means it gets the best of everywhere else.

By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Travel
By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

The Best Bars to Hit if You’re Single in DC

If you’re thinking of heading out tonight in pursuit of finding love, or possibly someone to text with back and forth until the conversation eventually dies out, you’re in luck.

By Austa Somvichian-Clausen