Even though I love travelling, I’ve lived in the Washington, DC area my entire life. It’s changed so much over the past few years but one thing remains the same: there’s a tonne to see and do in the nation’s capital. To help you plan your trip, here’s all the advice I have on visiting Washington, DC.

Best Things to Do

Tip #1: Explore beyond downtown

I think a lot of people who visit DC concentrate their trip on the downtown area. I would if I didn’t know better. Downtown DC outside the museums is soooooo boring. I cannot stress … Continue reading

Washington, DC is a popular tourist destination since it’s filled with American history and the centre of political America. It’s a great place to see but it can be a bit overwhelming to choose what to do and know what to see for your first time there. As I spent my entire life living in the DC, I’ve done it all (almost) and am happy to share what I recommend people see for their first visit.

See the DC Monuments

The monuments are easy to see in a short amount of time, depending on how slow you go and how … Continue reading

Washington, DC is known for being an expensive city, but there’s actually a tonne to do in this wonderful city that’s completely free. In fact, you can build your entire itinerary around the free things to do in DC so you don’t need to spend a penny on activities. Below I’ve broken down a list of free things to do, as well as my take on paid activities to help you plan the most affordable DC vacation.

Free DC-Specific Activities

Memorials. A nice thing about walking around in DC is that there are memorials all around and of course … Continue reading