Washington, DC Tips & articles

Tips & articles

  1. Top scenic USA train routes

    15 March 2012

    There’s no better way to experience the sheer grandeur of the North American continent than by rail. Considerably more relaxing...

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  2. 50 best US presidential sites

    01 February 2012

    Presidents’ Day: that strategic February Monday holiday in the US that’s situated at arm’s length between George Washington’s birthday (February...

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  3. A smooth landing: 5 tips for timesaving at airports

    17 September 2011

    One of the most tiring elements of air travel, particularly for frequent fliers, is the ‘getting there:’ You’re landed and...

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  4. Visiting Washington, DC, with kids

    01 July 2011

    As time-honoured as a family beach trip, a tour of Washington, DC, capitalises at least one summer vacation. It is...

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  5. Top 10 best value destinations for 2011

    15 May 2011

    Worried that the economy might put a crimp in your travel plans next year? Never fear: travel doesn’t have to...

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  6. DC’s National Cherry Blossom Festival

    24 March 2011

    One of the best times to visit Washington, DC, is spring. Not only is the weather warm and fresh, but the...

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  7. Neighborhood spots in the nation’s capital

    18 February 2011

    The bouncer and the chef at Meridian Pint (2400 11th St, NW), a Washington DC bar that opened just in...

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  8. Getting better: USA’s east coast by bus

    02 December 2010

    Did you know you can get between New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC or Boston for about $1?...

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  9. Politician travel: DC for under $250 a day

    11 November 2010

    New Jersey governor Chris Christie is in trouble for his travel skills. Appears he likes letting it loose while he...

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  10. A day at the museum

    17 September 2010

    When we first saw Sue in Chicago’s Field Museum we exclaimed ‘wow, she’s huge!’ In fact, Sue is the largest...

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  11. Washington, DC: a user’s guide

    20 August 2010

    So you’re heading to DC? There’s so much more to see in the United States capital than the statue of...

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  12. A Perfect Day in Washington, DC

    15 July 2010

    No stranger to the world’s gaze, Washington, DC is a proud and complicated city (politics makes it so) of grand...

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  13. Top 5 ways to capitalise your time in DC

    12 July 2010

    One version of Washington, DC comprises marble, monuments and museums in the shadow of the Capitol dome. The other describes...

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  14. Cycling DC

    12 July 2010

    By dint of its layout, terrible traffic, large green spaces and high population of educated environmentally friendly types, Washington, DC...

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  15. The art of Washington

    12 July 2010

    In Washington, presidents have been killed in the theatre – specifically Abraham Lincoln in the famous Ford’s – and been...

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  16. 48 hours in Washington DC

    22 June 2010

    There’s so much capital, so little time…but with a weekend to spare you can wander the National Mall, see the...

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  17. Best unknown Fourth of July celebrations

    22 June 2010

    Most people know the classic Fourth of July locales — the inspiring fireworks show over Washington, DC; the riverside spots...

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  18. Top spots to watch the World Cup in the USA

    02 June 2010

    Contrary to some opinions, the world’s most-watched sporting event is actually watched by some Americans. In fact, many. If you’re...

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  19. Washington DC with children

    17 July 2009

    Visiting DC with the kids? You’ve come to the right place! Not only does US capital offer up valuable history...

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  20. My kind of Fourth

    03 July 2009

    ‘Oh, you’ve lived in Washington? I’ve been there. It was…boring.’The conversation happened today, but it’s the story of my life....

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