Located by the Potomac river and a short distance away from Washington DC, Alexandria is a historic town worth visiting in Virginia. Below you will find 9 things to see and do in Alexandria along with a map pinpointing all the locations mentioned in this post. Enjoy!
This summer I had to travel to NYC for work quite unexpectedly. It was a short trip to attend some meetings with the UN, among which was the High-Level political forum on sustainable development.
The Kingman Island Bluegrass and Folk Festival was one of the things in my bucket list before leaving DC. This festival is the city´s largest all-local music benefit in support of Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region.
Today I finally went to the National Arboretum with a couple of friends.
This place had been on my DC wish list for a long time but I had not managed to visit it up until now that I am about to move to Geneva in Switzerland.
I was in NYC last weekend because my cousin came to visit New York and we met there. We really enjoyed exploring the city together!
Here I am again with another episode in my 'Friday Discoveries' series, including some cool museums located in Washington DC.
What an 'unpresidented' weekend it was! I have to admit I did not attend any of the big events these days, nor Trump's Inauguration nor the Women's March.
Instead I decided to stay at home and declutter my apartment - see related post here.
Today I went on a ski day trip with friends to Liberty Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania, just 1h30 away from Washington DC. It was so much fun (and a bit scary) to ski again after soooo many years.
I had so much fun this past Halloween. On Saturday night I went to a Halloween party with my friends and I decided to recycle my own clothes in order to become a hippy in full style. I also went for a walk around Mt Pleasant and Georgetown to check out the Halloween decorations.
After our unsuccessful attempt back in January 2015, this time I made it and I managed to visit Mt Vernon,
Mount Vernon was the plantation house of George Washington, the first President of the United States, and his wife, Martha Dandridge Custis Washington.
I don't know about you, but I find moving in and out is a constant feature when living abroad. As an expat, you're brand new when you arrive to a destination and have no clue about the best places to live, have fun and so on. After you've settled in for a while, you start looking for the perfect house. I've been there, so this is the story about my third and last move in Washington DC (I hope).
Named for its location north of Massachusetts Avenue in Washington DC, NoMa is an emerging neighborhood with modern developments rising from old industrial lots. In its southern end, beaux-arts Union Station houses a shopping arcade.
Washington DC is a beautiful city all year round, but I find it looks at its best during the fall season. There are falling leaves everywhere and the colorful trees become the perfect backdrop. Follow me on an autumnal itinerary throughout the USA's capital.
Find out here about our getaway weekend in Fishing Creek, Maryland (post in Spanish).
Read my impressions on Halloween, Election Day and Veteran´s Day in my latest post below.
Today I finally visited the highest building in Washington DC with a group of friends. If you'd like to check out the views from the top of the Washington Monument, keep reading!
Follow my road trip with a couple of friends along Highway 101 in California! Our last stops were Los Angeles (LA), Venice, Malibu and Santa Monica.
Follow my road trip with a couple of friends along Highway 101 in California! Next stop is Carmel, Big Sur and Santa Barbara!
Follow my road trip with a couple of friends along Highway 101 in California! It's now time for Berkeley and Santa Cruz!
Follow my road trip with a couple of friends along Highway 101 in California! Hello from San Francisco!
Read my adventures in NYC during the visit of a couple of good friends! The post is in Spanish.
Follow my road trip with a couple of friends along Highway 101 in California! Let's visit Napa & Sonoma Valley and drink some good wine. Cheers!
I'm just back from another great weekend in NYC and I never seem to have enough of exploring the city that never sleeps. Fall in New York was absolutely beautiful! This time I walked in Manhattan from West to East, hence discovering the West Village and East Village as well as everything in between, including the Greenwich Village. If you want to learn more about what there is to see and do in these neighborhoods, keep on reading.
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.
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.
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!
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.
The last leg of our summer road trip took us to Pennsylvania, where we explored the Amish county of Lancaster as well as Philadelphia. Check out our itinerary below!
After spending a few days in New York and Long Island, it was time to explore Boston. Known as the capital of the state of Massachusetts, this was one of my favorite stops of the entire summer road trip. Founded at the mouth of the Charles River and with a population of about 600,000 inhabitants, the city has played a fundamental role in the history and culture of the United States, being the birthplace of the well-known Kennedy. Interested in discovering what to see and where to eat in Boston?
This was my second time in New York with friends. Follow along for the spots you can't miss in the city that never sleeps and tips on where to eat.
Everybody has seen New York City (NYC) in the movies but getting to explore it in real life is another story. I spent this weekend in the city that never sleeps and I loved this US bustling metropolis. Keep on reading to find out what to visit while you're in NYC.
Taking advantage of the Memorial long weekend, I went on a road trip with some friends from Washington DC. We spent three days visiting Philadelphia, having fun at the Six Flags Great Adventure theme park and sunbathing in Rehoboth Beach. If you want to learn more about what to do in all these places, stay tuned, grab a cup of coffee and keep reading.
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.
I recently visited two famous landmarks close to the nations's capital: the Arlington National Cemetery and the Iwo Jima Memorial. Learn more about these historic sites!
I was in Miami for the last few days visiting some friends and discovering all there is to do in this tropical city. From lying on South Beach to enjoying the art déco architecture in Ocean Drive or being scared with alligators at the Everglades National Park, learn more about what to see in Miami in 3 days.
Nature doesn't cease to amaze me. These last few days I experienced the Cherry Blossom in Washington DC and it left me speechless. Let me take you around the Tidal Basin for a spring walk filled with beautiful flowers. Keep reading to learn some background, what to expect, when is the best time and which are the best spots to see the Cherry Blossom in the nation´s capital.
The Great Smoky Mountains were the last destination of our road trip. From wildlife viewing to camping under the stars, learn all there is to do here!
Welcome to Nashville, the capital of Tennessee also known as 'the Music City'. Whether you're a first-timer or are visiting again, here's my suggested itinerary in case you're in town for 24 hours. I promise you will have the time of your life!
Discover what you can do in Memphis in a day following my itinerary! Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, this city is intimately linked to two very different American icons: Elvis Presley and Martin Luther King. From eating first-class ribs to enjoying nightlife in Beale Street, there is plenty to do in Memphis!
New Orleans is a truly unique city known as 'The Big Easy'. From its famous French Quarter to the jazz music on its streets or the nearby sugar plantations, learn all there is to do in this fascinating American city in 48 hours.
Driving across northern Florida, we visited Jacksonville, Santa Rosa Beach and Pensacola. Learn more about what you can do there!
After visiting Charleston as the first stop of our road trip, we arrived to Georgia. We spent a day in the charming city of Savannah. Let me tell you all there is to see and do!
Today was the first day of an epic road trip that took us from Washington DC to Savannah, New Orleans and Memphis among many other cities. Our first stop was Charleston, full of southern charm. Are you curious to know what to do there in one day? Follow my adventures around the country!
Today I'd like to share with you a beautiful area in Washington DC called the Tidal Basin. Curious to know where it is and what to see?
During these last few weeks in Washington DC, I have discovered a couple of places worth reporting on: the Eastern Market and the Fish Market. Would you like to know where they are, what they offer and what they look like?
As you might remember from my previous post on Georgetown, I loved this DC neighborhood so much I couldn't wait to come back and keep exploring it! Here's the result.
I am currently living History. Today Barack Obama sworn in the Oath of office as President of the United States for the second time during a touching Inauguration ceremony. Learn about all the preparations and how my experience was!
After more than two weeks since I started a new chapter in Washington DC, I devoted the last few days to explore a bit outside the capital of the nation with some friends. Alexandria and Baltimore were my first destinations in the USA. Would you like to know what I visited there?
As I keep exploring Washington DC, the city where I'll be living in for the next year, a visit to the National Mall was mandatory. Let me show you around the various historic Memorials and monuments in this area!
Today was my first time around the historic neighborhood of Georgetown and it won't be the last, that's for sure! Since it's so close to my current apartment in Foggy Bottom in Washington DC, I decided to explore my immediate surroundings.
I just moved to Washington DC but I already went for a walk to explore my new home a bit. I was curious to know all the things this city has to offer! Keep reading to learn about my first impressions of the US capital!
Hello there! My name is Mariela and I just landed in Washington DC, the capital of the USA. And why DC, you may ask? Well, moving here has been a dream of mine for a long time.
