Tag: Washington DC
What it’s like to live in Washington DC
The sound of traffic and police sirens get you up in the morning. In most other cities, this might indicate an emergency. When you live in DC, it’s business as usual. It could be a foreign diplomat coming to town for a dinner and a photo op. It could be the president himself taking a…
DC’s Cherry Blossom Festival
Springtime always reminds me of living in Washington, DC. To this day, I’ve never seen a spring so beautiful as cherry blossom season in DC. And every year thousands flock to the city to enjoy the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival. The History of the Festival I know we’re all super wrapped up in making…
What to do in DC when you want to get out of DC
It’s summer time, which means it’s 95 degrees outside and thousands upon thousands of tourists are descending on Washington D.C. every day. So what can you do to escape the heat and the crowds? What else but go to the beach? All the area beaches can get pretty full this time of year especially on…
Plan a staycation in DC
A lot of people who live in Washington DC take for granted all the things there are to do here. But if your budget is tight, you should consider a staycation in DC and fully take advantage of everything the city has to offer. The Library of Congress As a local you probably know the…
Reasons to travel for music
Obviously there is no bigger passion for me than travel. So I travel for the sake of travel whenever possible. I deeply enjoy discovering new places, people, and cultures. But occasionally I like to travel for my second biggest passion – music. Seeing a band or artist you love play live is one of life’s…
The tourist trap paradox: Can an authentic local experience ever be defined?
It seems like every traveler these days is after the most authentic experience everywhere they go. From Conde Nast Traveler to Lonely Planet, a plethora of travel writers want to give readers insider information on the most off-the-beaten path experiences – eat like a local, drink like a local, party like a local! They all…
