My entries for the ‘Capture the Colour’ competition hosted by the TravelSupermarket. Categories Red, Yellow, White, Blue, & Green. Judged by: Blue Judge: Ken Kaminesky of Ken Kaminesky Red Judge: Daniel Nahabedian of Canvas of Light Green Judge: Abi King of Inside the Travel Lab Yellow Judge: Dave & Deb Bouskill of The Planet D [...]
Growing up in the Washington DC metropolitan area, I know my parents took me to see a lot as a kid. And over the years when friends and family came into town, we would head in and do something touristy. But in all honesty, I rarely cross the river. Since I am a part-time traveller, [...]
In the 1800′s two neighbors in Alexandria Virginia fought tirelessly over an alley between their homes. As the story goes, when one neighbor went out-of-town, the other took that opportunity to build a house on the ally to stake his claim. In the end, the city decided neither neighbor owned that alley and the house [...]
So, I have to say, that Sapore has turned into my favorite local Italian restaurant. Located in Del Ray, a neighborhood of Alexandria Virginia, it’s a small restaurant, very relaxed atmosphere and excellent home-made pasta. It’s a place where the family and staff who own and run the place remember your face and always greet [...]
Annapolis, from what I can tell has a beautiful downtown area with shops and restaurants. Although, I have only ever been to Annapolis to see performances at Ram’s Head Tavern, I should really get back one of these weekends and write-up a blog on the area. Ram’s Head Tavern is a great place for a [...]
I woke up Sunday morning with little thought of what to do for the day. I told my friend I was visiting that I was in her hands. I wanted to do something in “Hallie’s Philly”. We discussed getting cheese-steaks for lunch, and Hallie suggested getting there when they open as to avoid the long [...]
I have visited New York city more then I can count over the years. In recent years most of my trips into the city was for dinner and a show or for a few beers thanks to my friends who live on the Hudson river with a great view of mid-town Manhattan. However, a good [...]
Old cemetery’s are full of ghost stories and legends. The are filled with those who are long forgotten and recent memories of loved ones. They can be beautiful and eerie. This particular cemetery is located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia nestled along the James River. The Hollywood Cemetery’s history began in 1849 and is [...]
What better way to spend an evening then enjoying dinner and a show. This weeks show was the gallery opening for “Love, People & Scrabble” held at/by Del Ray Artisans. The show was preceded by dinner at a locally owned restaurant, Fireflies. Another reason why I love Alexandria, our local restaurants and fun art shows! [...]
I have done a fair amount of travelling over the years, but there is one city that I always love returning to. It is also the city I have called home on and off over the years. Alexandria, Virginia. To be fair, my love of this city covers mostly Old Town and Del Rey, a [...]
