A Tour of OKC’s Best International Grocery Stores If you’ve traveled internationally, then you’ve likely experienced culture shock when you first stepped foot in a new country: strange smells, foreign languages spoken around you, exciting new flavors. It’s that very feeling that can be so addictive to those who love traveling. And even if youContinue reading “Travel the World Without Leaving OKC!”
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World Fresh: OKC’s Newest International Food Market
Food from countries on six continents can be found at OKC’s newest international grocery store, World Fresh International Market! Whether you’re looking for particular ingredients for your favorite ethnic foods or you like exploring new flavors from around the world, you should definitely check out the almost 65,000 square feet of products at this newContinue reading “World Fresh: OKC’s Newest International Food Market”
This OKC Museum Makes Time Travel Seem Possible!
Fly a helicopter in the Vietnam War. Sit at a desk of an Indian school and watch educational film on atomic bomb drills. Sing in the musical Oklahoma! You can do these things and more in the interactive and multimedia experiences at the Oklahoma History Center, which will have you feeling like you’ve really traveledContinue reading “This OKC Museum Makes Time Travel Seem Possible!”
Better to Walk? OKC Streetcar Questions Answered!
It’s February and the Oklahoma City Streetcar is now in its first month where you have to pay to ride. Whether you’re visiting or an OKC local, you may be wondering exactly how to use the streetcar and if it’s really that practical. If so, this post is for you! I’ve used mass transit (buses,Continue reading “Better to Walk? OKC Streetcar Questions Answered!”
Eat Your Way Through OKC’s Asian District!
Happy Chinese New Year! How about celebrating by going to eat at some of my favorite spots in OKC’s Asian District? Pho Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup, usually served piping hot with noodles and meat and vegetable garnishes brought separately to be added at the eater’s discretion. The first time I was introduced to pho,Continue reading “Eat Your Way Through OKC’s Asian District!”
5 Free Things You Didn’t Know Your OKC Library Offers
We all know that we can get books at the library. But what you may not know is that the OKC Metropolitan Library offers far more – from free concerts to TV show streaming! Who doesn’t like free stuff? 1. Free Performances and Classes Over the years, I’ve enjoyed everything from Irish music concerts toContinue reading “5 Free Things You Didn’t Know Your OKC Library Offers”
Bored of Your Board Games? Welcome to OKC’s Board Game Scene!
If you enjoy playing board games or cards and have tired of your own collection, then you need to know about OKC’s board game lounges. These stores carry a library of games and you can sit and play at a minimal cost. It’s a great way to try out new games before buying them or toContinue reading “Bored of Your Board Games? Welcome to OKC’s Board Game Scene!”
Welcome!
“It’s boring; there’s nothing to do in OKC.” This is the sentiment I hear from time to time. As a longtime resident of Oklahoma, I rarely am bored. But I’ll admit that the many activities and opportunities in OKC can be difficult to hear about – well-kept secrets at times, in fact! So I’ve decidedContinue reading “Welcome!”
Not Bored in OKC 