Lulu Chang

Read the latest articles by Lulu Chang at Thrillist

Freelance

New York

Photo courtesy of La Barca Cantina

Lifestyle

There’s no shortage of tourist traps in New York City.

Are Dinner Cruises Cool Again?

Washington DC

Unplug Week

The dog days of summer are the perfect time to put up your out of office message, power down your laptop, and get lost. Thrillist explores new, creative ways travelers these days are turning off their devices and tuning in.

Unplug Week: Explore Your City and Travel the World Disconnected

Reasons to Drive

Visit these small and growing cities across the country just hours from major local markets. You may be surprised to find the best restaurants, hikes, beaches, and more are found here.

Reasons to Drive: Travel Guides to Local Cities in the U.S.

Photo by Jee Seymour, courtesy of Green Bank Observatory

Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

When planning a trip to Green Bank, West Virginia, local experts will remind you to download or print a map well before entering the city limits of the three square-mile town, population: 141.

This Small Town in West Virginia Is One of the Quietest Places in the Country

Star Tripping

<p>We’re looking to the night sky for our summer road trip plans in 2021. Here’s where and how to hit the road for a stargazing-themed trip, including destinations near your city.</p>


Star Tripping: Best Places to Travel for Stargazing

Photo courtesy of Sky Meadows State Park

While the bright lights of big cities can be beguiling in their own way, those neons ultimately pale in comparison to the natural bulbs in our skies—the stars.

An Out-of-This-World Guide to Stargazing in and Near Washington DC

Weed

Everything You Need to Know About Legal Weed, Smoking, Edibles, CBD and More

Flowerz

As our nation’s capital, it follows naturally that Washington, DC is an exemplar in democratic processes.

The Best Washington DC Dispensaries Open Right Now

ARTECHOUSE

Of the many national treasures to be found in DC, some of the most impressive are housed in the city’s world-class museums.

Art Exhibits in DC to Check Out Before They Disappear

Aura spa

When it comes to self care, there are few environments more encouraging of some well-deserved R&R than the spa.

8 Surprisingly Affordable Spas in DC

First Look

Thrillist takes you inside the hottest new restaurants, from upscale destinations to casual cafes.

First Look - Thrillist

Photo by Marcus Ingram

If it’s an adrenaline rush you’re after, it’s an adrenaline rush you’re going to get at DC’s newest escape room Beat The Bomb.

Race Against the Clock at DC’s New Intense Escape Room

Puttery official

Entertainment

Thrillist's entertainment section covers every facet of popular culture. If you care about television, music, film, or celeb news; we've got it covered.

Entertainment - Latest Entertainment & Pop Culture News - Thrillist

Of the many ways to keep the winter chill at bay, rekindling a romantic flame is among the best.

14 Ideas for a Perfect Date Night in DC This Winter

Ciel Social Club

Events

2022 is going out in style this weekend—as it should.

How to Ring in the New Year in Washington DC

Courtesy of National Gallery of Art

If there’s a quintessential winter activity, it is undoubtedly ice skating.

Where to Go Ice Skating in DC This Winter

Food & Friends

As the holidays draw near, the giving spirit is more robust than ever in our nation’s capital.

11 Ways to Give Back in DC This Holiday Season

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

As the largest airport in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area—both by square footage and by number of facilities—it’s likely that at some point during your tenure in the DMV, you’ll fly from Dulles International Airport.

Lulu Chang

Latest Posts From Lulu

Are Dinner Cruises Cool Again?

Once relegated to awkward corporate outings and cheesy proms, now you can enjoy tacos and mezcal and be back on land in an hour.

This Small Town in West Virginia Is One of the Quietest Places in the Country

Thanks to the Green Bank Observatory, cell service and wi-fi are restricted by law here.

An Out-of-This-World Guide to Stargazing in and Near Washington DC

Look up and reclaim your love of the night sky.

The Best Washington DC Dispensaries Open Right Now

Stock up at these Washington DC dispensaries open for all of your recreational weed needs.

Art Exhibits in DC to Check Out Before They Disappear

Get in some culture (and selfies) at the best art exhibits in DC right now.

8 Surprisingly Affordable Spas in DC

Take in some R&R through special packages and discounted deals at the best spas in DC.

Race Against the Clock at DC’s New Intense Escape Room

If you lose, you’ll be splattered with paint from head to toe.

14 Ideas for a Perfect Date Night in DC This Winter

Snuggle up by the fireplace or grab first-date drinks at a speakeasy.

How to Ring in the New Year in Washington DC

Kick off 2023 with staycations, all-night parties, and hangover brunches.

Where to Go Ice Skating in DC This Winter

From an epic ice maze to open-air rinks near the monuments.

11 Ways to Give Back in DC This Holiday Season

Deliver hot meals, provide career coaching, and make DC a better place.

Where to Eat and Drink at Dulles International Airport

From local craft beer to burgers and fast-casual picks.