Updated April 28, 2026 Georgetown is the most historic neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Its cobblestone streets, Federal-style homes, and waterfront give it a completely different feel from the National Mall. This self-guided Georgetown walking tour covers the best stops…
Revised July 14, 2026 Asheville isn’t just a gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains—it’s one of America’s most creative small cities. Colorful murals, working artist studios, historic architecture, live music, and locally owned galleries give Asheville an energy that’s…
Blue Ridge Parkway is an iconic 469-mile route that takes visitors from Virginia to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. It is older than the trees. We began to blast John Denver’s iconic song on the iPhone as…
Updated August 4, 2026 Gulf beaches, thriving local art scene, waterfront walks, botanic garden, and the historic Kenwood neighborhood head my list of 10 things to do in St. Pete, Florida. If you are expecting a retiring kind of…
Washingtonians dream of snow in DC. Our city turns into a snow globe, its monuments and memorials hidden under a quilt of snowflakes. Hello Winter Wonderland. Newscasters’ warnings of a Winter Storm means everyone races to Trader Joe’s or…
A whirlwind mother-daughter trip to Portland OR spanning 48 hours meant we had to make the right decisions about what to see and do. But Portland which has so many nicknames—Portlandia, PDX, and City of Books—clearly offers lots of possibilities.…
I get a few raised eyebrows whenever I mention traveling with my Siamese cats. Isn’t that a little crazy they seem to imply as they cock their head at the suggestion of a traveling cat? Nope. Everyone takes their…
Mexico is a contradictory country, a land of contrasts—cosmopolitan cities and tiny towns. The list of its beach getaways is legendary. But what I need is a quiet escape, not nightlife. I want to bathe in the palm fronds…