If you’ve been following along with this series on visiting Washington, D.C., you’re now well versed regarding tours of government buildings and museums that charge an entrance fee. One of the things we locals love […]
Six Tips and Tricks for Smooth Traveling
Over the past six years, I’ve developed into a very organized traveler. I’ve largely built these skills as a result of my professional choices – they have both moved me away from the rest of […]
Now, Where Exactly Are You Living?
Now, what country are you living in again? This is the question that I have heard over and over since being accepted to the Peace Corps last October. My home for the next two years is […]
Decorating with Pumpkins
My children are so excited about Halloween this year. When we lived in Hong Kong, trick or treating had its own je ne sais quoi. I would bet a high-dollar amount our American beggars night haul […]
Visiting Washington DC: 10 Unique Attractions
As a follow up to my July post about visiting Washington DC, I’d like to tell you about ten museums in the District (and a suburb, in one case) that offer great tours or collections. […]
Podcasts for the Road
I love a good road trip in the summer, but my patience with traffic is non-existent. Mt family has been vacationing in the Outer Banks for years, and while I always declare that time my […]
Visiting Washington DC: Congress Can Help with Tours
As one of the many alumnae living in the National Capital Region, I am often asked “touristy” questions by sisters in other cities, states, and countries. I’ve lived in DC, MD, and Virginia on and […]
Traveling Beyond Your Comfort Zone
Not long after I got engaged in July of 2013, my fiancé Kurt left the country for a year to live in Vienna, Austria as a Fulbright Scholar. During that time apart, I was lucky […]
DIY Scrabble Coasters
A few summers ago I was obsessed with DIY projects. I was reading blogs like A Beautiful Mess daily looking for inspiration for the next do-it-youself project I could add to my collection. One evening […]