Just being a cowboy on Route 66 in Albuquerque.
Vice city. Truly mirrored the landscape of the GTA game us 90s kids grew up playing. This was during the trip to attend EMNLP 2024. I definitely love Miami vibes and weather. Being by the water also reminds me of my beloved coastal hometown, Beirut. Didn't bump into the ⚽ goat Messi on the streets; got his Inter Miami shirt though.
I grew up in Lebanon watching WWE with my brothers and cousins. This was my first time attending a WWE event when they held the Bad Blood 2024 PPV in Atlanta. It was a surreal experience to witness wrestling entertainment live and see famous superstars like CM Punk and Triple H. This event was also special since it had a Hell in a Cell match which they usually do only once a year. Also got to see Cody Rhodes jump from the ring post and break the announce table.
First time in Southeast Asia when attending ACL 2024 in Bangkok. A place I knew little about, besides for its Muay Thai. The architecture of the landmarks is strinkingly beautiful to see for a first timer.