Washington, DC is home to many iconic American buildings, which have been immortalized in films ranging from classics like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and Citizen Kane, to blockbusters such as Independence Day and Forrest Gump. While the White House and the Washington Monument might have more worldwide fame, the U.S. Capitol is perhaps the […]
Organized Tours
A Guided Tour of George Washington’s Mount Vernon Home
George Washington is a beloved figure in U.S. history. As general of the Continental army, he led the American colonies to success in the Revolutionary War against Great Britain. This win was followed with his election as the first president of the newly formed United States of America in 1789. When not busy helping to […]
Discovering Kowloon Through Food
These past two years, I’ve basically been on one long food tour of Asia, leaving a trail of crumbs in my wake. Discovering new-to-me cuisines has been an unexpected highlight of our travels (and, sadly, a contributing factor to my increased waistline). But this journey has been about more than just devouring tasty morsels; food […]
Touring the DMZ and Dorasan Station
When planning our trip to Seoul, the only part of our itinerary I was certain about was a tour of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) running between the borders of North and South Korea. We had pre-booked a tour with Koridoor, which operates in conjunction with the non-profit United Service Organizations (USO) and is widely considered […]
Spending a Day with Elephants in Thailand
I have been blessed with many wonderful life experiences, but our day with the elephants at Patara Elephant Farm in the mountains near Chiang Mai is undoubtedly one of the best. Hubby and I are still rhapsodizing about it two weeks later! As an ardent animal lover, spending time with these magnificent creatures was a […]