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Tag: Washington D.C.
Apr 22, 2022

Movies on the Potomac

I love a good outdoor screening, so when I saw National Harbor announced the return of its popular Movies on the Potomac series, May 1–Sept. 30, every Thursday at 7 p.m., “date night,” and every Sunday at 6 p.m. for “family night,” I had to share!

Remarkable Medellín

Visiting Medellín in Colombia: The Country of Beauty is like stepping into a fantastic story — literally, as the city in the Western Colombian Andes region inspired Disney’s Encanto. Here, valleys, the world’s tallest palms, vibrant communities, colorful houses, garden-like balconies and more prove reality is more picturesque than anything on film. And it’s especially more tempting following Medellín’s remarkable transformation, shedding its troubled past and reawakening as a city of innovation, art, cultural richness, modern infrastructure, thriving tourism and resiliency.

Jan 23, 2022

Happy Chinese New Year!

Chinese New Year 2022, the year of the Tiger, begins Feb. 1. One of the most colorful New Year celebrations, the Lantern Festival has been celebrated since the Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago. In China, the Lantern Festival, held on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar, marks the end of the Chinese New Year. During the festival, houses are decorated with colorful lanterns, often with riddles written on them. A correct answer is rewarded with a small gift.

Sep 8, 2021

Wrapping Up Summer ’21 in a New City

While I am not quite ready for pumpkin spice lattes, I already bought our fall wreath and started bringing out the spooky decorations. Does that mean I’m eager for fall? Most definitely! And I’m sure many of you can relate.

Extraordinary Egypt

ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME JOURNEY INTO THE ANCIENT WORLD OF THE PHARAOHS

Aug 31, 2021

D.C. in the Rain

What is it about a rainstorm that suddenly makes an event more memorable?