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Christmas Festivities At The Gaylord, National Harbor
Gaylord just does Christmas right. From the Cirque show in the atrium, to the ICE! exhibit (try the ice slide), to the Christmas Village and Christmas Square - there’s something that will bring a smile to everyone’s face.
Enchantment Christmas At Nationals Park
Enchant Christmas D.C. was everything we could have hoped for in getting us into the holiday spirit. Check out some of the magic inside.
Exploring Hillwood House & Museum, D.C.
Marjorie Merriweather Post led one of the most fascinating lives a woman in the early-mid 1900s could live and it’s all on display at Hillwood House and Museum.
Cruise Edition: St. Petersburg, Russia
They say it will take 11 years to go through all 700 palaces in St. Petersburg. I’m willing to take that challenge.
Cruise Edition: Rakvere & Tallin, Estonia
Climbing castle walls, going to hell and back, and wandering the Old City of Tallin, made for one memorable experience!
CRUISE EDITION: Stockholm & Archipelago , Sweden
New bucket list item: Own a chateau in the Archipelago of Sweden
Exploring Copenhagen, Denmark
24 hours in Copenhagen is not enough. Next time, I’m getting lost for a week and eating everything.
Apollo Moon Landing 50th Anniversary
Nearly half a million people spent 17 minutes watching a once-in-a-lifetime tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Exploring Gettysburg, PA
I love my historical towns and Gettysburg is one of the most famous! Taking a walk through Civil War history and standing where Lincoln gave his famous “Gettysburg Address” was surreal.
Exploring Old Town Winchester, VA
Having lived in Virginia most of my life, I’m surprised I never visited Winchester until now. Rich with Civil War Era history, this town is perfectly well-preserved and definitely a must-do for a weekend.
Exploring The Trump International Hotel, D.C.
While it’s in the middle of changing hands, Trump International Hotel really does define an impeccable experience from check-in, to check-out.
How To Spend A Week In Kaua’i
Every square inch of Kaua’i was explored and I loved every single bit of it… except for the accidental spider tour.
Cox Farms Fall Festival 2018
We love fall and festivals… and fall festivals. But talk about childhood revival! Check out our day at Cox Farms in Virginia.
The Watergate Hotel Washington, D.C.
Not many hotels will give you a free tour of a scandalous room with a ton of history, or let you call and ask to be put on hold (read the article to find out why).
Snarkitecture, Burning Man, and Fractal Worlds
Frolicking through a styrofoam house, going to Burning Man (down the street), and partying on a virtual spaceship - what better way to spend a day.
Exploring Seattle, Washington
Iconic Seattle sights, obsessing over otters, a speakeasy tour, and dodging wildfires. It was an action-packed 48 hours.
Exploring Victoria, B.C.
Dinner at the Empress Hotel, experiencing an interactive museum, and getting ice cream - it was a perfect evening in Victoria, B.C.
Cruise Edition: Sitka, Alaska
Sitka is one of the most beautiful towns in southern Alaska - the wildlife, people, and experiences were all so mesmerizing that we forgot to take the pic of the cresting whale.
Cruise Edition: Glacier Bay, Alaska
Driving rains and winds - experiencing Glacier Bay is not for the faint of heart. But, how many times will you experience a cruise ship navigate floating ice and a narrow channel?
Cruise Edition: Juneau, Alaska
A helicopter ride, an airboat ride, and walking on a glacier. Talk about an amazing adventure in Juneau.