Best of Alexandria VA – Top 4 Sites
Alexandria, VA is a beautifully-preserved historic district on the Potomac River. Long ago, Old Town Alexandria is the place that George…
Walking Tour of Historic Alexandria Homes
I love walking tours. So I made a Walking Tour of Historic Alexandria Homes that anyone can do. If you…
AirBnB vs Residence Inn Alexandria Marriott
As someone who hosts guests, I'm disappointed with my Airbnb experience in DC. The disappointment I feel is a result…
Mercy Street Alexandria Virginia – Free Walking Tour
Do you watch the PBS show Mery Street? Well, I love the show and watch it regularly when I am home.…
How to Pick Good Car Rentals When Traveling?
We all know that hiring a car provides us the freedom and flexibility when going to see the best places…
Washington DC, Travel, Politics, the Campaign
'Tis the Season for US politics. Politics permeates every town and every conversation. Venturing to the east coast to see…
American Social Security Benefits Abroad
In 1903, with U.S. backing, Panama seceded from Colombia. Immediately after the succession from Colombia, Panama promptly signed a treaty…
How to Take the Anxiety Out of Travel
As relaxing as travel can be, it can cause a lot of anxiety. Worrying about logistics, flights, costs, unexpected changes and things…
Simple and Relaxed, Travel Italy by Train
Trains and Italian vacations just go together. Travel through Italy by train and feel like a local, not a tourist. Experience…
A Story About Traveling with Mom
For our Mother's 70th birthday, my sister and I took our mother to Italy for ten days. We decided on…