I love cities full of history because where there is history there are stories. Savannah is one of those cities with a lot of history and plenty of interesting stories. It is the oldest city in the state of Georgia and one of our favorite cities in the USA.
Exploring the Library of Congress
In my humble opinion, the Library of Congress is the most beautiful building in Washington D.C. I love books and literature, so this was a must see for me. Even if you do not care for books, stop in just to see the inside of the building. It is visually stunning and heavily ornate in […]
Egmont Key Florida: Quiet Beaches, Wildlife and Ruins
Egmont Key is a real Florida treasure. Not only is it a National Wildlife Refuge, it is home to some gorgeous beaches, and interesting historical ruins. To get there you will need a boat. We took a ferry from Fort Desoto Park. You will have to pay a nominal fee to enter the park. From […]
St. Augustine Florida: The Oldest City in the USA
On our last visit to Florida we went searching for the old Florida and places steeped in history. This led us to St. Augustine, Florida. We liked it so much we’ve been back several times. It is one of my favorite cities in the USA.
Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC
The Holocaust Memorial Museum is a short walk from the Smithsonian Metro stop. I tried to book tickets to this museum three months in advance and was not able to get tickets online. On the first morning I was in Washington DC I stood in line to get a timed ticket. It was worth the 2-hour […]
Senoia Georgia – The Walking Dead
A Walking Dead fan? My daughter loves the show, so as a day trip from Atlanta we visited the historical town of Senoia, Georgia. I will admit I did not expect much from this excursion. We found Senoia absolutely charming and the people genuinely kind and helpful. If you love exploring little towns and/or are […]