There I was, in the East Room in the White House, slack-jawed with my mouth hanging open. I couldn’t believe it. I felt it was one thing to even be in the White House, but a completely different beast altogether to be standing in such an historic room in what is arguably the most famous […]
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Five Places to See Lincoln in Washington, DC
There is no better place to see and experience the ideals of President Abraham Lincoln than in Washington, D.C. To make it simple, and in honor of President Lincoln’s 204th birthday this past Tuesday, here are the five best spots in the nation’s capitol to see, experience, and learn about Abraham Lincoln… 5. The White […]
A Visit to the National Archives
There are a lot of options for sightseeing in Washington, D.C. But for any American citizen traveling there, you have a certain obligation, so to speak, to see a handful of things. At the top of the list should be the National Archives, which houses, as well as a copy of the Magna Carta and […]
The Library of Congress: A Photo Essay
Yesterday I toured the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. It is perhaps the most beautifully decorated interior of a building I’ve ever seen. While the tour itself was nothing special, the building’s contents and artwork – only a portion of which is allowed to be photographed – make the visit more than worthwhile. Here’s […]
The National Mall at Night: A Photo Essay
The National Mall in Washington, D.C. is beautiful, particularly lit up as I discovered last night. No sooner had I checked into my hotel and dropped off my bags than I was hoofing it around the mall, seeing all of the monuments, memorials, and attractions. It was a lot of extra walking since I didn’t […]
Experiencing London for Free
London is an expensive city. There’s no way around it. Everything costs more, and I’m not just talking about how you don’t get free refills on soda like you do in the States. It’s simply that everything and anything in London is more expensive; take what you’d spend on something in America, change the $ […]
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