For Civil War aficionados, an easy, albeit hilly, hour and a half drive out of Washington, D.C. will take you to Antietam Battlefield, one of the many Civil War battlefields near DC. Use this guide for more information on playing your day trip from DC to Antietam and Harper's Ferry. Antietam is where the bloodiest […]
Washington DC is a great place to travel for those on a budget thanks to the number of free or cheap things to do, from the Smithsonian Museums to touring the government buildings. You can really plan an entire week in the nation's capital and only pay for accommodation and food. I am a tour […]
April in Istanbul features cool to comfortable afternoons with chilly nights and is somewhat drier than March. As your tour guide, I utilize my meteorological background to ensure you're well-informed about this month's weather. My forecasts help you stay prepared for any conditions we might face on our journey. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures tend to […]
If you can't manage to join us for one of our guided tours of the Golden Gate Bridge, we've created this self-guided tour to give you another option. We also have a GPS-powered Golden Gate Bridge audio tour that you might want to consider instead. Don't forget that we also have a full post explaining […]
April in Madrid features cold nights and early mornings with cool to comfortable afternoons. Skies are more likely to be sunny than cloudy. I am not just a tour guide, I'm also a retired meteorologist, putting my experience to good use to help you figure out what kind of weather to expect this month. Temperatures […]
Washington, DC, has over 70 unique museums to explore, with many of the most popular belonging to the Smithsonian Institution. With so many options, I decided to rank the top museums in Washington, DC, focusing on the Smithsonian museums. In addition to the Smithsonians, you'll find some off-the-beaten-path and unique museums. What Do We Know […]
As local DC tour guides, we spend a lot of time in the city's many free museums! There is a lot of confusion about which museums are free, and frankly, many people mix up museums. So, I was inspired to create this post to help you navigate the numerous options of free museums in DC. […]
Visiting DC for Memorial Day? This post is about things that are happening for Memorial Day in 2025. Several different events and ceremonies usually commemorate this particular weekend, including a national concert, parade, and motorcycle rally. Memorial Day 2025 is Monday, May 26, 2025. Read our master post on things to do in DC any […]
Budapest in April tends to have cold nights with cool to comfortable afternoons. Along with being your tour guide, I am also a retired meteorologist. I use my expertise to help you anticipate the weather conditions for this month. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures will tend to be around 13-15 C (55-59 F) early in April, […]
This post covers how to attend a U.S. Supreme Court tour as well as courtroom lectures and oral arguments with tips on how to plan your visit and what you might see. HOW TO GET TO THE SUPREME COURT The Supreme Court Building is located at 1 First Street St NE across the street from […]
There are a lot of prints of this historical document out there, but there is only one original copy. Where is the Declaration of Independence? We’ll answer that question and many more about viewing it in this post. As a tour guide in Washington, DC for over a decade, I've taken countless guests to the […]
March in Istanbul tends to be somewhat cloudy and cold with rainy periods. In my role as both your tour guide and a retired meteorologist, I leverage my unique skills to offer precise weather forecasts for this month. This ensures you have all the information needed to enjoy your tour regardless of the weather conditions […]
This post is about how to get tickets to tour the United States Capitol Building. We also include tips on how to get gallery passes to watch the Senate and the House of Representatives in action as well as tour highlights. We offer a tour that has reserved tickets to tour the Library of Congress […]
This post is a guide to visiting the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American History & Culture (NMAAHC), including information on tickets, tours, how to get there, and what to expect updated and the new ticketing policies. As a tour guide in Washington, DC, for over a decade, I take groups to visit museums every week. […]
March in Madrid features cool afternoons and cold nights with relatively dry weather. As your tour guide and a retired meteorologist, I combine my extensive knowledge of weather patterns with my guiding experience to provide you with accurate and detailed forecasts for this month, ensuring you are well-prepared for any conditions we might encounter on […]
In the following post, we will provide information about the best bike tours in Washington DC. We will also include details about pedicab tours and potential discounts on these services. Disclosure: We think you should consider our free tours, but we have also provided other options. While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive […]
