You’re not interested in mere food and drinks; you seek a culinary and mixology experience on every trip. Your first stop in the District won’t likely be the National Gallery of Art. So for Saturday lunch, make your way to Teaism’s Penn Quarter location for a pot of oolong and salmon ochazuke soup. If experiential Read Post
How The Cultured Artist Can Enjoy DC
The crowd you associate with and the vibe you’re used to won’t be found among thousands of sweaty tourists on the National Mall. DC may be (in)famously known for its politicos, but the art scene emerged long ago and the creative crowd continues to grow. The Corcoran Gallery of Art is a great museum to Read Post
How to Enjoy the Fourth of July in Washington, DC
Savvy travelers know the most exciting times to visit the nation’s capital: any presidential inauguration, when the cherry trees are in bloom and Fourth of July weekend. Being in the District during these events adds more to your vacation experience than just hopping from a museum to the sightseeing bus to a monument. You’ll head Read Post
The Spending Diet – Week 1
We’ve been smart spenders since we started being more conscious of where our money is going — one whole week ago. In that short amount of time, we’ve opted out of unnecessary (near-impulse) purchases, declined invitations for long nights out and even chose to drink water during happy hour. Carrying around a mindset of “the next Read Post
What Brings Me Here
Around-the-world trips remind me of my time living in Las Vegas, where, on a fairly regular basis, I would meet Australians on their way around the world. But it is strange how few nationalities openly accept their citizens making such a journey. As an American, I have traveled domestically and internationally, but have yet to Read Post