This post covers how to take a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard from Boston We include details about fully guided tours, how to get there on your own, and things to do while you’re in town. Day Trips From Boston There are currently a few different companies offering day trips from Boston. These services can […]
This post is a free, self-guided walking tour of Athens's historic centre. You can complete this tour in about 90 minutes, but you may want to take more time to explore the area. Introduction Athens is an ancient city and the modern capital of Greece. This city has a history dating back thousands of years, […]
This post will provide details about each of the hop-on-hop-off bus tours available in London. We will also include information about any offers or deals available on tickets. Let's get started!
This post compares the London Pass, the Explorer Pass, and other tourist concession passes in London. Learn how a tourist concession pass could save you money on attractions, tours, and more.
This post is an article on how to get White House tour tickets and includes tips for planning your visit, such as dealing with security. How to apply for tickets is a common question from visitors on our walking tours. However, if you ask one of our tour guides after arriving in Washington, DC, you […]
This map shows the stops on our audio tour which you can purchase on the booking page. If you'd like to add this map to your Google Maps app so you can follow along using GPS, just click the square bracket in the upper right hand corner. Helpful hint: If you want to use Google […]
October in Las Vegas offers mostly sunny, dry weather with warm to comfortable days and comfortable to cool nights. As a retired meteorologist turned tour guide, I didn't expect that I would use my experience as a forecaster in my new career in tourism. But here I am, finding myself answering more weather questions as […]
This post covers the top things to do in August in Washington, DC (updated for 2025). We include nighttime activities, free things to do, and family-friendly options. TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN AUGUST This section covers our top ten list of things to do in DC for August. For more ideas on favorite things […]
September in Barcelona features warm afternoons and evenings with comfortable to cool late nights and mornings. As your tour guide, I bring not only my guiding expertise but also my extensive experience as a retired meteorologist, using this unique combination to deliver precise weather predictions for this month and helping you stay ahead of any […]
September in Rome tends to be sunny with warm afternoons and evenings and comfortable to cool nights. About 7-8 afternoons, mostly early in the month, will be humid. I'm not just your tour guide; as a retired meteorologist, I provide insights into the weather you can expect this month. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures early in […]
September in Amsterdam features comfortable to cool afternoons with chilly to cold nights. This post explains in detail what to expect this month. With my dual expertise as a tour guide and retired meteorologist, I provide comprehensive weather forecasts for this month. This ensures you are well-informed and ready for any weather conditions we may encounter […]
This post is a look at things to do in Washington, DC at Night, including a top 10 list as well as free activities and things to do with kids, updated for 2025. We also list nightlife and entertainment options. Top 10 Things to Do in DC Tonight 1. Visit the Memorials DC is known […]
This post is a guide to reaching the top of the the Old Post Office Clock Tower (the Waldorf Astoria Hotel), how to get here and what you will see. While the building has been renovated into a luxury hotel, the Old Post Office Pavilion Clock Tower remains open to the public and is […]
Many tourists to Washington, D.C., who plan to visit the White House wonder, "How close can you get to the White House?" Our local tour guides know all the best spots to see the White House from the outside, and we're here to share that knowledge with you! We also include tips from locals and […]
This is a guide to choosing the best time of year to visit Chicago, based on hotel prices, weather, events and activities, and crowds, and is updated for 2025. We provide a month-to-month comparison, with suggestions of the best events to attend on the month you plan to be here. The Quick Answers The best […]
Every summer, the Marine Corps hosts a weekly Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial (also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial). The tradition began in 1956, two years after the memorial was dedicated, and has continued ever since. The parade includes musical performances by "The Commandant's Own," the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, […]
