wpv-fv domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home1/swolko1/dev.philatravelgirl.com/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131uael domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home1/swolko1/dev.philatravelgirl.com/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131Rum and Me – we had a bad time together on Spring Break in Cancun, Mexico many years ago. So I’ve avoided rum in its various forms and flavors around the world for decades. Even the pina colada was off limits which was a shame because it’s a tasty rum drink on the beach or …
Cotton & Reed Rum in D.C. – Rum Tour, Tasting and the Pina Colada Song Read More »
With my Art Weekend in D.C., I decided to extend by a day so I could do my own tour of D.C. in a short time. I had never visited the iconic buildings of Washington, D.C. – the Capitol, Supreme Court or the White House. For this trip, the White House was under construction and …
The U.S. Capitol Tour in Photos & Video – Free to Visit in D.C. Read More »
Knowing that my Art Weekend in D.C. was planned out, I stayed an extra day to explore on my own. I asked a few D.C. based twitter friends for restaurant suggestions, along the lines of “what’s a must eat food experience in D.C.” A few replies were “the best burger in D.C. is at Bourbon Steak …
Is the Best Burger in D.C. (and duck fat fries!) at Bourbon Steak? Read More »
Art Museums often have the “permanent collection” which you see the same pieces with each visit and it’s the temporary exhibits that draw you back to discover or re-discover an artist and their work. For my Art Weekend in Washington, D.C. I would discover many new (to me) American artists in the Decorative Arts. My …
The Renwick Gallery – Decorative Arts in D.C. – Thoughtful & On Trend Read More »
My art skills are limited to badly drawn stick figures and flowers. I’ve attempted mosaics, pottery and a few other creative endeavors but am keeping my day job in accounting/finance. Even as a child, my Lego creations showed no imagination. That’s why I leave the Lego art to the professionals – the master builders/artists like …
Trace at Hirshhorn – Powerful Art in D.C. Using 1.2 Million Legos Read More »
If you’ve never considered staying on the concierge (club) level of a hotel you should. The individual attention, privacy and access to the lounge can elevate your hotel stay and make it less stressful plus there are free cookies (ok, maybe something only I value)! When I stayed at the newly renovated, modern luxury, …
Luxury In Georgetown: The Fairmont, D.C. Gold Level Experience Read More »
Washington, D.C. is a three-hour train ride from Philly and yet I’ve only visited three times over the years –in high school, when a friend lived in the city and last time for my trip to South Africa (the award ticket from IAD-JNB ). D.C. really is a wonderful city with so many great FREE …
Road Trip Itinerary: Art Weekend in D.C. – Art, Walk, Eat, Drink, Repeat Read More »
Modern art and I have a love/hate relationship since my visit to the Chicago Art Institute which threw me over the edge. Yoko Ono’s art over the years has been controversial for me so when I heard about the Wish Tree for Washington, DC, I was curious. How is a living tree a work of art? …
Make a Wish at the “Wish Tree for Washington, DC” at the Hirshhorn Read More »
Growing up, I danced all the time. Now I only dance (and sing) in the car as the commute requires it to preserve my sanity and provide other drivers a smile. So when I saw that the Silent Dance Society and the Embassy Row Hotel had invited our #BloggersTakeTheCity group to the Friday Night Rooftop …
No Age Limit on Fun at the Rooftop Silent Disco in D.C. Read More »