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A Day in DC – Part 1
From the Senate to the Supreme Court to handcuffs and a gun, what started out as a typical day on Capitol Hill turned into a memorable one. After a few days in DC’s sweltering heat, absorbing the...
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A Day in DC – Part 2
Full of excitement (we’d just experienced a bit of history, after all – see A Day in DC – Part 1), we walked back to John Kerry’s office to collect our things before heading to the Capitol to watch the...
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A Day in DC – Part 3
As we walked back to Union Station and got on the Metro, we marveled at our day. How much more exciting could it have been? Yes, we missed the Library of Congress and visiting the House Gallery, but...
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Riding Bikes Among the Cherry Blossoms
How do you avoid DC’s traffic and tired feet at the same time? Consider taking advantage of DC’s Capital Bikeshare program and let your legs do the work. Intent on visiting Washington on the day of the...
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On the Road: Looking for a Burger
You’re in unfamiliar territory. You’re driving (or flying) for miles, and you need a burger. Or at least someone in the backseat does. Besides the obvious and familiar chains, where do you find a good...
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Exploring Colleges: The George Washington University
In the middle of Washington, D.C., just four blocks from the White House, is The George Washington University; its Foggy Bottom campus barely defined, as university buildings blend in with other...
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Exploring Colleges: American University
I learned a new word when I visited American University last April. Wonk. According to Merriam-Webster, a wonk is: “a person who knows a lot about the details of a particular field (such as politics)...
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When Traveling, Remember the Moscow Rule
While traveling in Paris many years ago, my American friends introduced me to the Moscow Rule. Not to be confused with the Moscow Rules, this rule has to do with shopping and souvenirs and is fairly...
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Do You Plan Your Wanderings?
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “The Happy Wanderer.” I’m a planner. I admit it. But whether or not my children believe me, I wasn’t always one. When I traveled to Ensenada, I let my...
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