If you would have told me years ago that I would spend enough time in the state of Virginia to write articles about it, I would have thought you were crazy. But that is exactly what has happened.
It seems that we keep returning to this state. Whether it’s Washington D.C (yes, I know it’s technically the District of Columbia and not a part of any state) or Shenandoah Valley, we are becoming very familiar with Old Dominion.
They say Virginia is for lovers and that may be true, but I can attest that it’s also fun for the whole family!
Arlington National Cemetery is filled with countless memorials, monuments, and notable graves. Here is a list of the ones you don’t want to miss.… Read More Arlington National Cemetery: A Bucket List
I wish we would have known all of this before our first family trip to Washington D.C. But we live and learn and then we help others avoid our mistakes! … Read More 3 Crucial Tips for Visiting Washington D.C
At the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C? Don’t leave until you find Kilroy! The quirky, yet significant, addition to this beautiful memorial.… Read More How to Find Kilroy at the WWII Memorial at the National Mall
Since our first family trip to Washington D.C went terribly awry, I am planning a redemption trip! Don’t make these same mistakes!… Read More Planning a Redemption Trip to Washington D.C
Going to see the cherry blossoms in Washington D.C? Don’t make my mistakes! 5 things you shouldn’t do when marking this off your bucket list.… Read More Seeing the Cherry Blossoms in Washington D.C.
Our visit to the National Zoo in Washington D.C was quite an experience! Here are 3 curious facts that we learned about this historic place.… Read More 3 Curious Facts About Our National Zoo
Much of the misery we experienced on our first family trip to Washington D.C can be blamed on my lack of planning. Don’t make these same mistakes!… Read More Somebody Should Have Told Us These 5 Things Before Our Trip to Washington D.C.
While we were glamping at Shenandoah Crossing in Virginia, we took a little trip to Charlottesville to visit Thomas Jefferson’s historical home – Monticello. Our original plans were cancelled due to weather, so our excursion to Monticello was on a whim. I didn’t have time to do my usual (albeit anal-retentive) research, so I didn’t know… Read More What I Wish I Had Known Before Visiting Monticello
During spring break, we had the opportunity to go yurt camping at Shenandoah Crossing in Virginia (you can read all about our trip here). And I have to tell you, ‘glamping’ was one of the best family vacations we’ve ever had! [FYI: Glamping = glamour + camping. According to Wikipedia, glamping “describes a style of… Read More Tips for Glamping at Shenandoah Crossing
I have always wanted to go ‘glamping‘. It just sounds so fun and magical. I’ve seen awe-inspiring pictures of Bohemian-styled yurts on my Instagram feed, but I never thought that I would be able to afford such a luxury…until I stumbled upon Shenandoah Crossing. Back in January, we purchased a time-share sampler package from Blue… Read More What We Did During Our Stay at Shenandoah Crossing