The Memorials of Washington, DC
Did you know that half of the 12 top-rated architectural wonders of the US can be found in one small area of the country? And the area can be covered…
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Reasons to Book an Airbnb vs Hotel
Sometimes booking an Airbnb or similar home rental makes sense. For most of my travels, I line up hotels, but sometimes the benefits of an Airbnb shine. I recently spent…
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Visiting Mount Vernon, Home of George Washington
When you pay a visit to Mount Vernon, the first home of the first president of the U.S., you get a fascinating glimpse into life in the late 1700s. George…
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The Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, DC
A visit to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum allows you to remember and honor those lost in the Holocaust. The Washington, DC museum focuses on the individuals in the…
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Arlington National Cemetery and the Honor Flights
Arlington National Cemetery is America’s sacred resting place for this country’s heroes. First used as a burial place in 1864 during the Civil War, Arlington’s rolling hills rise above the…
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Walking the Washington Mall
The two-mile green strip of land in Washington, DC that reaches from the Capitol building to the Lincoln Memorial is a National Park and a great place to walk and…