Stories from back home and nearby
Find below my impressions from back home and nearby during my Christmas visit.
-Retransmitiendo desde la comarca (y alrededores)
-Retransmitiendo desde la comarca (y alrededores) - parte II
A fall getaway in Virginia
A few days before celebrating my first Halloween in the United States, I went on a weekend getaway to Virginia with three other friends. We spent that couple of days enjoying walks in the middle of nature in Shenandoah National Park, cozying up in our wooden cabin and soaking up all things autumn including pumpkins and colorful leaves.
A day-trip to Annapolis
Looking for a great getaway from Washington DC? Located just 40 minutes away from the Nation's Capital, Annapolis is the perfect day trip. Known for being a small coastal city housing the US Naval Academy, it is also the capital of Maryland. If you're looking for things to do in Annapolis on a day, keep on reading.
What to do in Chicago in a weekend
I just spent a weekend in Chicago with some friends. Known as the Windy City, it is one of the most populated cities in the United States. Located at the southwestern tip of massive Lake Michigan in the state of Illinois, Chicago is the financial capital of the Midwest. Famous for its groundbreaking architecture as well as its cultural and educational institutions, it is also home to President Obama. Learn more about what to do in Chicago in a weekend by following my detailed itinerary!
Rediscovering DC & Alexandria
After quite an intense summer filled with family and friends' visits, the high season is coming to an end. Hence, it's time to do a recap of all the new locations I've discovered (or rediscovered) in Washington DC and nearby Alexandria during this time.
Embassy Row & the National Cathedral
Who said you need to jump on a plane to travel around the world? Doing so is possible by staying right in Washington DC. How? Well, start walking up Embassy Row and you'll understand.
Arlington National Cemetery & Iwo Jima Memorial
I recently visited two famous landmarks close to Washington DC: the Arlington National Cemetery and the Iwo Jima Memorial. Learn more about these historic sites!