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Thanks to the annual New York Coffee Festival, now in its fourth year, you don’t have to go on a wild goose chase throughout the city, hoping to find a satisfying cup of jo. Instead, head to the city’s premier event—which happens for a couple of days every October— and discover a whole slew of coffee shops, roasters and interactive workshops. Brooklyn A post shared by Atlantic Antic™ Festival (@atlanticanticbrooklyn) on One of NYC’s largest street festivals occurs every September—in fact, this year will be its 44th year—in Brooklyn. A post shared by Village Halloween Parade (@villagehalloweenparade) on Halloween is one of my favorite festivals—in college my roommates

What’s unique about Philz—other than the fact that it took Phil 7 years to create his first coffee blend, Tesora—is the way the coffee station is set up; every cup of coffee or tea is made individually by the baristas one customer at a time. A post shared by Ted's BULLETIN (@tedsbulletin) on If you’re looking for all-American, comfort food dining, then Ted’s on Barracks Row is the place to go. They are most famously known for their boozy milkshakes, deliciously good homemade pop tarts, and serving breakfast all day…which I never realized was a thing until I moved to the US! Ted’s also makes for a good brunch option, but it is a popular Washingtonian choice, so go early on the weekends to avoid a long wait.

It has plenty of resources to help plan your Burn, including tents I like, what clothing to pack, what meals to prepare, groceries to buy, and more. Click here to view the latest prices Another Burner-friendly option, Peppermill Resort & Spa provides comfortable rooms to relax in, and plenty of great dining options which are so necessary both before and after your time in Black Rock City. Each year, Barbie Death Camp gets burners a special deal for Sands Regency Casino hotel in Reno, and the prices are amazing…if you can book in advance! * If it’s your first Burn, be sure to read my Virgin’s Guide to Burning Man, including why I chose to go to Burning Man, tips for international Burners, how to get there etc.

Mysore Palace’s architectural style is often referred to as Indo-Saracenic and is a blend of Gothic, Neo-classical, Hindu, and Mughal architecture making for a very unique structure . Walking through the rooms, you’ll see plenty of domes, pointed and scalloped arches, open pavilions and stained glass ceilings . My favorite room in the palace has to be the incredibly ornate private Durbar Hall….I A post shared by C H R I S T A B E L (@wheresbelblog) on