Updated December 12, 2024 Christmas in Washington DC does not disappoint. You can find events that are free and paid, for families, dates, and friends, and in every part of the city. My favorite holiday tradition is the European-style Christmas market, but there’s much more available. Check out this list of opportunities to celebrate Christmas …
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Showing: 1 - 10 of 28 ArticlesA Complete Guide to Christmas in Baltimore
Updated November 23, 2024 After Thanksgiving, the real fun starts. If you’re in Baltimore during the holidays there are plenty of ways to fill up on holiday cheer. My favorite event is the annual German Christmas Village, but there’s a lot more to do. Keep reading for a comprehensive list of how to celebrate Christmas …
Road Tripping Through New Mexico
New Mexico is the perfect place for a road trip for a few reasons. There’s so much to see, many places are only accessible by car, and there’s a lot of ground to cover. Here’s your guide to the perfect New Mexico Southwest road trip. Getting There and Preparation The plan was to fly into …
Richmond, Virginia: Exploring American History & Art in a Weekend
American history and culture in Richmond, Virginia is everywhere. Particularly, colonial and Civil War history due to Richmond’s past as the capital of the Confederacy. It’s also rich in Black American history as 1 in 4 Black people in the U.S. have roots there. In June 2020, Richmond made headlines when, during the unrest surrounding …
We Need Statehood: Your Guide to Washington DC Statehood Murals
In June 2020, Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser commissioned 51 murals to be completed within one week – just in time for June 26th when the U.S. House of Representatives would vote on DC statehood. (The bill passed.) The fight for DC statehood has been going on for a long time. The topic has been …
Postcard Cabins: Relax & Refresh in a Tiny Cabin
BOOK A GETAWAY NEAR YOU My first stay at a Postcard Cabin (formerly called Getaway) was outside Washington, DC in Stanardsville, Virginia near Shenandoah National Park. The two-night stay was exactly what I needed after dealing with the year 2020. Since then, I’ve stayed there multiple times more. Now, I’m always waiting for a chance …
5 Things to Do in Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis, Maryland’s capital city, is a lesser known destination in the area, but worth a day’s visit. It’s known mainly for seafood due to its location along the Chesapeake Bay, its colonial history, and the U.S. Naval Academy, which makes for a pretty interesting trio. I’ve included these attractions and more in my list of …
A Day in Philadelphia: Walking Mural Arts Tour
Street art is a great, free way to learn about a city and see its sights. Walking through different neighborhoods is best for getting a feel for the city and the people who live in it. I decided to do just that in Philadelphia after coming across Mural Arts, which provides a free self-guided walking …
App-Guided City Tours with AmazingCo: Mystery Picnic in Washington, DC
Book your AmazingCo experience at this link! Feeling stir crazy, but don’t know what to do? Need a date idea? Want to discover a new city? AmazingCo can help with that. AmazingCo is a global company that creates app-guided experiences in cities around the world. Once you purchase an experience, they send you on a …
How to Spend a Day in Washington, DC (During COVID-19)
If we’re lucky enough to have our health, most of us are dealing with cabin fever during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there are still some options for getting out of the house in a safe and responsible way. So if you happen to be in the city, make sure you’re symptom-free, grab your mask and …