Tourists flock to Washington DC for its outstanding Smithsonian Museums, elegant monuments and memorials, and imposing government buildings. But the city is also home to a surprising amount of green space. Of course, everyone knows about the Tidal Basin thanks to its annual cherry blossom display, and the National Mall with its wide open view […]
North America
Things to Do in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia
Cruising Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway should be on every traveler’s wish list. The road winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains in the southwestern corner of the state, offering breathtaking vistas at nearly every turn. Autumn is an especially good time to visit, as foliage blankets the mountainside in vivid shades of yellow and orange. The […]
Best of Boston: What to See in One Day
Boston, Massachusetts is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The Puritans first settled here in 1630 seeking to practice what they regarded as a purer Protestant faith. A century later, events such as the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party led to the American Revolution against the British Crown. Paul Revere’s famous […]
Sausalito, a Dreamy San Francisco Day Trip
Sausalito, California is a small town located directly across the bay from San Francisco. On a clear day, the view is postcard worthy, with the city skyline towering over the infamous prison island of Alcatraz and the Bay Bridge stretching across the horizon. Of course the view was obscured by fog during my visit, but […]
A Carefree Ride on the Napa Valley Wine Trolley
Napa Valley is the premier wine making region of California. The volcanic soil and moderate climate are ideal for growing grapes, and there are over 400 wineries in Napa Valley to prove it. With so many options, it can be daunting to choose which ones to visit. Then there’s the question of how to safely […]