Despite the fact that the median household income in Washington, DC is $59,290 (nearly $7,000 more than the median household income in the US: $52,762), it turns out there are lots of free things to do here. Our day on capital hill was spent witnessing the birth of a bill, looking at paintings by Nelson … Continue reading
Sitting on a bench on the third level of the Holocaust Museum, I took a moment to regroup. Certainly, I expected the museum to be a difficult experience, but on some level I thought: I’ve seen this all before. I’ve read about this in history classes, watched videos for research projects, and flipped through hundreds … Continue reading
Day one in our nation’s capital and less than 24-hours in I’ve noticed some things. First off, someone needs to turn the heat off. I don’t know who left it on, but it’s starting to melt my skin. Stepping out of the metro for the first time into the thick, sticky air was like immersing … Continue reading
“Ralph, come back in here!” my Nonna yelled into the kitchen. “We’ll stop talking about this, just come back in here.” My dad stayed put. Quietly washing dishes and carefully avoiding the nuclear warhead that was our family dinner conversation, he had removed himself from the equation entirely. I wished I had thought of it … Continue reading
Before I ship out to Nepal, I’ve gotten the chance to do some of my favorite things in my favorite city! Sailing Boston Harbor on Father’s Day on our boat, The Blue Angel Watching the Bruins games in the Stanley Cup Finals (I hope they win the cup before I leave!!) and spotting Bruins … Continue reading
One of the most impressive things about Disney World is the artful and historical way they create other lands, other countries, and other galaxies in central Florida. Here are a few of my favorite created worlds and some of the incredible details within. Nepal and the Himalayas in Animal Kingdom Travel halfway around the world … Continue reading
EPCOT in Disneyworld has always been my favorite park. And while I do love the well-known rides, some of my favorite things to do are the lesser known activities. Here’s a list of my top 8. 1. Spend some time in world showcase in the different countries. Try some food from Italy, watch an acrobat … Continue reading
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Today we had an incredible discovery at Disney that I simply have to share with you. If you ever plan to go to Disney World–listen up! At dinner this evening at Mama Melrose’s at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, my mom overheard the next table asking to give their waitress special recognition for a job well done. … Continue reading
Today we arrived in sunny Florida after a quick 3-hour plane ride from up north. I finished reading “20-something Travel” on the flight so be on the look out for a review of that soon. Stepping out into the muggy Florida air you can feel the heat wash over you in a wave, but you’re … Continue reading
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