Did you know there's an island with beaches just 45 minutes from DC? This is not a delirious cold-weather dream--it's true. (And 45...

Pack your masks and get some fresh air and Vitamin D on these winter walks and hikes in the DC area.

Light shows, Christmas markets, and other safe ways to celebrate the holiday season in the DC area.

Great news: there are fun and safe ways to spend our last month of warm days. Here are a few that we've tested and are #WWapproved. All...

If you are looking for things to do during coronavirus isolation, take a look at this list for 20 virtual ideas.

10 tips for your trip to Italy.

This is Part 3 in our series about ideas for an Italy vacation. You must save at least a day for Venice--before it sinks!

This is Part 2 in our series about Italy vacation ideas. (Hint: includes lots of food, wine, and art!)

Three days in Rome: first of a three-part series of ideas for a trip to Italy!

Ready to escape the summer swamp that is Washington, DC? Lots of ideas for you but today's is for a weekend getaway to Chicago.

Like going to baseball games but need more entertainment than baseball? Here's a list of 2019 events at Nats Park.

Last week my office sent me to Buffalo, NY to give a presentation there. Normally this northern city would not be on my radar for DC...

Searching for a place to take family and friends visiting DC that's different from the Smithsonians and the National Mall? One of our...

Feeling like you need to break out of the city and see some nature with this great spring weather? There are so many options. This week I...

Maryland's state capital disguised as a quaint harbor town and perfect day trip from DC. As people dwelling in the capital of the the...

Love cherry blossoms but hate crowds? Dread the inevitable traffic and left-side-standing tourists who descend on the DC area every...

Pools, beaches, sun, cocktails and mocktails. Collin and I just got back (as in, I am still wincing at sunburn as I write this) from an...

Beach + beach food and beach drinks. Visit this spot for a classic Maryland vacation. I'm originally from Pennsylvania, but after going...

Shops and sustenance in the cute riverside town of Occoquan, complemented by a sunset stroll through Mason Neck State Park. You know when...

Weekend of hiking through Shenandoah National Park, visiting Monticello, and stopping for some Virginia wine along the way. I am nothing...