There are two places in Washington DC that are on the top of most tourist’s bucket list: The US Capitol and the White House. Getting a tour of both of these takes a little preplanning but is worth the extra effort. On our recent road trip to Washington DC, we were able to take a…
On our recent trip to Washington DC, we took some time to visit the National Museum of Natural History. Just like each of the Smithsonian Museums, there is more to see and experience than you can do in one visit to Washington DC. But here are the highlights that we enjoyed and a few tips…
Whether you are planning a trip to the beach, heading out for a day at the park, or just running errands around town, there are several things everyone needs to keep in their vehicle during the summer. These things should just stay in your car all summer long. Then no matter where you end up,…
Some people have stayed at condos for vacations their entire life, but there are others who are relatively new to renting a condo. If you are planning your first vacation in a beach condo, there are a few things to remember for your rental. This post includes affiliate links. Some products were received to facilitate…
One of the highlights of any New York City Walking Tour is the NYC Public Library. This is one of the many free things to see and experience in the big apple. Are you going to be one of the 18 million patrons from more than 200 countries who come through its doors each year?…
If you are heading to Washington DC this summer, you don’t want to miss the National Museum of American History. This museum is not only home to the original Stars & Stripes, President Lincoln’s hat and George Washington’s uniform, but also houses things like Muhammed Ali’s boxing gloves, Bert & Ernie and the dresses worn…
Heading to Washington DC and planning to stay right outside the city in Springfield, Virginia? We recently returned from a road trip and stayed at the Homewood Suites in Springfield. We rode the METRO into the city each day and then came back out of the city each evening for supper. Here are three great…
On our recent trip to Washington DC we struggled at first with the decision of where to stay while we were touring the city for the week. We debated the pros and cons of staying inside the city or outside the beltway and using public transportation. The decision to stay in Springfield, Virginia just made…