Updated December 10, 2023 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 German Christmas market, but there’s so much more available. Not into holiday markets or one just isn’t …
Updated November 21, 2023 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
BOOK A GETAWAY NEAR YOU My first stay at a Getaway house 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 at Getaway again. Now, I’m always waiting for a chance to take a long …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
