Aleah and I both grew up in South Central PA and like most from the area, spent at least one week a year on the Eastern Shore of Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia. We lived a brief 25 minutes apart from each other, took the same route to and from, and yet had very different Delmarva …
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Tucked into the lower Shenandoah Valley lies Harpers Ferry, a small Appalachian town with no lack of history or beauty. Situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers between Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, the latter’s Easternmost town boasts a population of only 285, yet nearly half a million people visit each year. …
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If you’re in search of the perfect Mid-Atlantic East Coast mountain getaway, or on a hunt for the ideal home base to explore Shenandoah National Park (SNP), look no further than Luray (pronounced Loo-Ray), Virginia. This little town, situated to the west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, right outside SNP and George Washington National Forest, …
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Each spring, over one million visitors flock to the National Mall’s Tidal Basin in Washington, DC to experience the sea of pink that is the peak bloom of the areas 3,000+ cherry blossom trees. But this year, in light of the coronavirus pandemic, and need to enforce social distancing protocol, District officials have shut down …
Christmastime in our nation’s capital is truly magical. Those who are lucky enough to experience Washington, DC during the holidays have a wide array of options to choose from when it comes to getting into the spirit of the season. Between Christmas markets, light festivals, and holiday-themed art exhibits, the city lights up between Thanksgiving …
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When I say Christmastime in our nation’s capital is truly magical, I mean it. And those who are lucky enough to experience Washington, DC during the holidays have an array of options to choose from when it comes to festive things to do, outings, and events for getting into the spirit of the season. Between …
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…Mural Tours! Seth and I were recently invited to embark on Historic America’s inaugural U Street Music and Murals Tour. As residents of DC’s U Street corridor (that we learned was historically referred to as mid-city), we were elated to explore the history and culture of our neighborhood – and in just over two hours, …
On the southern edge of the Pocono Mountains lies Jim Thorpe, a town named after the famous athlete that became the first Native American to win a gold medal for the US in the Olympics of 1912. Known as the “Little Switzerland of America,” this town may just be one of PA’s best kept secrets. …
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When thinking of Washington, DC, images of idyllic gardens and lush forests probably do not immediately come to mind… However, with 697 city parks, over a dozen beautifully curated gardens, and miles of woodland trails, visitors and local nature-lovers alike need not be discouraged, as there is ample opportunity for outdoor exploration within city limits. …
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Raleigh, North Carolina may be one of the nation’s northern-most Southern cities, but it is also one of the most charming. The downtown area is walkable, scenic, and most-definitely photoworthy – and thus the dream of photographers, instagrammers, and travel blogger’s alike. From quirky street art, to unique architecture, to beautiful gardens and historic museums, …