By Lital Kroll
Summer 2013
Washington, DC, is a city of stark dichotomy, especially when you consider the fact that the entire area spans only 61 square miles. Of course, you can pretty much divide the city between Democrats and Republicans, rich and poor, locals and tourists. However, the chief difference I have noticed during my past month and a half here is the wide fiscal discrepancy in costs, ranging from extremely expensive to unconditionally, indisputably, and absolutely free. If you manage to avoid those pricey brunches, dinners, and happy-hour drinks, you can practically enjoy everything the city has to offer without spending too much money. I’m not saying it’s easy (or even that I’ve managed to succeed in it) but it is possible.
