The National Cherry Blossom Festival is a three-week celebration in Washington, DC that commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 Japanese cherry trees from the Mayor of Tokyo to the city of Washington, DC. The trees were presented as a gift to enhance the friendship between America and Japan. The dates for this year's Festival were March 20-April 14th. Each year, more than 1.5 million people enjoy the National Cherry Blossom festivities. One of the most popular locations to see the Cherry ... View the Post
Guide to the Blossom Kite Festival in Washington, DC!
I have lived in the Washington, DC area for the last 15 years and I’ve wanted to attend the Blossom Kite Festival for nearly as long. Unfortunately, each year I would miss the event because I'd find out about it after the fact. Well, NOT THIS YEAR!!! The Blossom Kite Festival is one of many events planned during the National Cherry Blossom Festival, in Washington, DC. This year I used the National Cherry Blossom Festival's website to stay on top of all of the festivities taking place in ... View the Post
Things to do in Washington, DC during a Government Shutdown
Washington, DC is a great family vacation destination. There are tons of activities that will entertain you and your children as you explore this great Metropolis. Unfortunately, some government agencies have had to close their doors due to a lapse in Federal funding. The Smithsonian Museum and the National Zoo have been impacted but even though those two agencies are temporarily closed, there’s still plenty to do in the Nation’s Capital. I have compiled a ... View the Post
Fun Things to do with Kids in Kauai
Kauai, Hawaii is my absolute favorite family destination and I have nothing but awesome things to say about it. There are so many reasons to love Kauai. I believe the main reason that this island, at the top of the Hawaiian archipelago, is so beloved is its diverse terrain. There is literally something for every member of the family. Whether you love tropical rainforests, the beach and water activities, or mountains and canyons – the Garden Isle of Kauai has it all! On our ... View the Post
Remembering Anthony Bourdain
Chef. Storyteller. Traveler. Foodie. Legend. There are so many words that have been used to describe Anthony Bourdain since his apparent suicide today. While all of those adjectives apply, they seem to fall short of painting an accurate portrait of who this behemoth was/is to the masses out here in these streets. As a participant in the black travel movement and member of the global travel community, I can say that Bourdain was an inspiration. I don’t remember exactly when I started ... View the Post
Disney Don’ts: What not to do at Disney
Money-saving tips for your next trip to Disney I just returned home from the Magic Kingdom and it was everything I had hoped it would be. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the looks of wonder and awe in my children’s faces as they met some of their favorite Disney characters. It was the trip of a lifetime. However, there are a few things that I wish I had done differently. I believe these minor tweaks may have enhanced our Disney experience. I hope these tips save you some time and money on ... View the Post
