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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
Lifestyle
By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

The Most Fun DC Dates To Go On Right Now

Here’s how to warm up this winter.

By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Events
By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

How to Safely Celebrate the Biden-Harris Inauguration in DC

Crack an Amtrak Joe Pilsner or Madame Veep IPA.

By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Food & Drink
By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Order Booze-Filled Brunch From These DC Spots

From winter wonderland patios to to-go mimosa kits.

By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Events
By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

How to Have a Safe and Fun New Year’s Eve in Washington DC

Goodbye, 2020. We won’t miss you.

By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Events
By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Everything You Can Do in DC This Holiday Season

Consider this our gift to you.

By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Lifestyle
By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Actually Cool Things You Can Still Do This Winter in Washington DC

There’s plenty to do this winter, we swear.

By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Events
By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

10 Spooky Ways to Celebrate Halloween in DC This Year

Mask up!

By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Food & Drink
By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

The Ultimate DC Pizza Spots for a Legit Slice

We’ve asked the experts.

By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

News
By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Washington, DC: How to Make Sure Your Vote Counts in the 2020 Election

What you need to know, including key deadlines, registration details, and how to vote by mail.

By Austa Somvichian-Clausen

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

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

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