This week marked the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. We visited the camp a few years ago, an experience that neither of us will ever forget. If you cannot make the trip to Poland but can make it to Washington D.C., I recommend a visit to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. While …
Just 4 miles outside the beltway in Washington DC on the banks of the Potomac River, you can find Fort Washington Park. Fort Washington was constructed in 1824 to replace Fort Warburton which was lost in the War of 1812, and it stood quietly defending the nation’s capital for over 180 years. The fort was …
Labeled as one of the world’s notorious secret societies, a quick visit will indeed prove they are anything but. Just outside the tourist area of Washington DC, at the corner of 16th St., N.W., and S St., you’ll find a temple that most certainly stands out amongst its neighbors. The House of the Temple is …
In New York City or headed that way in the next few days and still looking for that perfect gift? Then, there is still time to participate in the holiday markets all over the city. Here is a list of a few of our favorites. Our 4 Favorite NYC Holiday Markets Bryant Park’s Winter Village: …
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a tradition dating back to 1924, making it the second oldest Thanksgiving parade in the U.S. It was first televised in 1952, which allowed the event to be shared with the entire nation. Seeing the parade live is one of those lifetime checklist events; the info below will help …
We spent two days driving up and down the Hudson River Valley, trying to see all we could see. The valley was beautiful, with rolling hills blanketed in trees and a river carving through the whole thing. The list of possible activities, from hiking to art galleries and food choices from schnitzel to wineries, was …