Georgetown gardens are numerous, but there is a century-old specimen that outshines all of its competitors. Dumbarton Oaks is a country estate built in a city. Located on R Street NW in Washington, DC, it nestles between Rock Creek…
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DC cherry blossoms fever hits me each year during the last cold weeks of March in Washington DC. Paint my city pink! Frail white Yoshino petals rain down in flower showers on the bumpy path along the Tidal Basin…
If you missed Del Ray’s Art on the Avenue festival, don’t worry. Year-round, visitors as well as locals can enjoy the vibrant murals documenting this Virginia neighborhood’s history. I mapped out a self-guided Del Ray’s street art tour that…
If you’re looking for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, look no further than Cleveland Park. This historic DC neighborhood in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. is a true gem, offering a mix…
Embassy Row is one of Washington DC’s most fascinating walks. Gilded Age mansions line Massachusetts Avenue NW, where millionaire families once entertained presidents, diplomats, and socialites. Today, many of these palatial homes serve as foreign embassies, museums, and private…
Trinity College, located in the heart of Dublin, is Ireland’s oldest university. It was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. The monarch wanted to create an institution in Ireland modeled after Oxford and Cambridge. The iconic university campus…
Updated August 10, 2026 Washington, DC may be famous for its spring cherry blossoms, but I think autumn is just as spectacular. By late October, the city’s tree-lined neighborhoods, gardens, parks, and monuments glow in shades of crimson, orange,…
Experiencing the blooming lotus and water-borne flowers in the early morning is a transcendental experience at the Lotus and Water Lily Festival in Washington DC.…