• The DC I Never Knew

    I have been living in the Washington DC area for almost 10 years and this weekend I had a chance to explore four new places in DC that I had never experienced.  Whether you are a long-time resident or in town visiting, here are some must-sees that you can do during an afternoon to the nation’s capital. A visit to the United States Botanic Garden: Be ready to soak in the variety of flowers from around the world. From orchids to native desert plants to those found in our 50th state, this is a place where you’ll definitely want to bring your camera to take those stunning photos. Admission is free and it’s…

  • An Afternoon at a Virginia Organic Farm.

      My husband and I love to take road trips on weekends and explore every nearby little city, beautiful landscape, and small shop around our home in the Washington DC area. This summer our group of friends decided that each of us should plan a fun day trip around our area, and West Virginia was one of our destinations. On our way back from the horse races in Charles Town, WV, we stopped off at this amazing local and certified organic farm called Stoneybrook Farm and their amazing farm market in Hillsboro, VA. Their pecan pie, pumpkin butter, and caramel popcorn were incredibly delicious, and of course all the fresh and organic vegetables,…

  • Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice part.1

    Challenge yourself and take a vacation off the beaten path and explore the home of a number of volcanic and thermally active sites…the land of fire & ice…ICELAND! Recently, I took an awe-inspiring trip to this northern European country and was inspired by nature at its finest. This is one trip where you’ll definitely want to bring your camera and a journal to capture all of what Mother Earth has in store for you. I’ve been fortunate enough to travel to places like Argentina, the Galapagos Islands, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, but Iceland might take top prize for surprising the visitor at every turn.  The NY Times Travel…

  • Travel: New Delhi, India part.1

    Posted by Scott – Travel Contributor If you are like me, you sometimes have the opportunity to mix work with pleasure. After all, how often can you say that you would have never visited a place unless work sent you there.  I know I’ll raise my hand to that. On a recent business trip to New Delhi, India I had roughly one day to see the sights and sounds of this fascinating culture in South Asia.  If you have limited time and want to get a feel for the capital, here are my 10 must-sees that you could do in just 10 hours: 1. Qutab Minar 2. Red Fort 3. Lotus Temple…