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Yasmin Rahim

Yasmin Rahim is a strategic communications consultant and freelance writer living near Washington, D.C. Her interests include luxury travel, clean eating/gluten-free cuisine, holistic healing and wellness, and arts/culture.

8 articles published

Lifestyle Travel

48 Hours in San Juan

The plain of clouds extended before us: an infinite white sheet, soft and glowing with possibility. We had escaped the world and its limitations, for at least a weekend. It was February, and we were flying to Puerto Rico. Stay The Lobby of the Swanky Condado Vanderbilt Hotel San Juan’s Condado Beach area is your most…

ByYasmin RahimMay 9, 20170Comments

Romantic New York

When planning your next romantic vacation, your ideal destination might be closer than you think. Sharing new experiences is a key component of long-lasting romantic relationships, and good old Manhattan is an island of discovery, where the variety of tastes, sights, and activities are boundless. Here are just a few examples to inspire your next…

ByYasmin RahimJanuary 9, 20170Comments

Food & Wine Mind & Body

Gastro-Escapism with a Side of Southern Charm

Down a winding country road in Walland, Tennessee, that meanders past tiny, white-steepled churches, weathered barns, pastures, and a field of sunflowers, lies an unexpected culinary destination. There is no sign to mark the Barn at Blackberry Farm. Only a white wooden crossbuck fence signals “you have arrived” to visitors in search of this understated,…

ByYasmin RahimSeptember 20, 20160Comments

Entertainment Movies

What to Watch This Weekend: KTown Cowboys

Seeking a fun flick to watch from the comfort of your couch? Check out KTown Cowboys (available on iTunes, YouTube, Vudu, GooglePlay, other popular streaming services, and all cable/satellite providers). This independent film, directed by Daniel Park, is based on a popular series of web-shorts by the same name. It combines the raunchy comedy style…

ByYasmin RahimMarch 31, 20160Comments

Lifestyle Travel

48 Hours in Dana Point

Between Los Angeles and San Diego is the city of Dana Point (population 34,000), a beautiful and relaxing surfing destination in Orange County, California. In this small, sparkling community, mansions in modern or palatial-meets-mission styles line the coasts and nestle among the hills, competing to outdo each other with spectacular outdoor showers and sheer square…

ByYasmin RahimMarch 24, 20160Comments

Arts Culture Lifestyle Travel

Mardi Gras, California-Style

Social Magazine was on the scene at San Diego’s 22nd Gaslamp Quarter Mardi Gras Parade and Celebration on February 6 for the event’s first ever Saturday running. Though most of us associate New Orleans with the annual carnival of Mardi Gras—a madcap festival of earthly delights before the somber season of Lent—the West Coast version…

ByYasmin RahimMarch 1, 20160Comments

Cities Dining Lifestyle New York City

Restaurant with a Cause: Colors Restaurant NYC

It was the end of a fun-filled week in Manhattan, and I was suffering from that exhaustion that comes from the excesses of the city: the lights, the noise, the crowds, the drinking, and the waiting for a seat at the trendiest restaurants—often with results that failed to live up to the hype. With this…

ByYasmin RahimDecember 29, 20150Comments

Cities Dubai Lifestyle Travel

Luxury and Serenity Awaken the Senses at Al Bustan Palace in Muscat, Oman

Embraced by the Al Hajar Mountains and the Sea of Oman, the Al Bustan Palace (a Ritz-Carlton property) is a serene oasis, tucked away like a jewel in Muscat, Oman. The soaring, marble and gold atrium of the lobby, with its grand arches, crystal chandeliers, and domed ceiling, call to mind a religious space that…

ByYasmin RahimJuly 7, 20150Comments

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