Washington D.C. is such a beautiful place to visit. I had been wanting to visit it again ever since I visited at 13 years old. I remembered the weather and the clean streets.
If I can say anything about D.C., it’s that it’s filled with history waiting to be shared. Whether it’s through the interactive museums or the landmarks, D.C. knows how to tell a story. Check out the things we did and what you may want to add to your bucket list.
01. Rent a boat at Tidal Basin
It’s perfect to do in April when the Cherry Blossoms are in bloom. But it’s still a beautiful activity to do. Word of advice? Be prepared for your legs to hurt if you’re not used to cycling. Also, it gets very hot in the afternoon so bring some water or other refreshments.
02. Play frisbee at the National Mall
It’s a wide open space and perfect for a quick game of frisbee. Or if you just want to take a stroll, that could work too.
03. Visit Chinatown
Filled with restaurants and stores like Nordstrom, Chinatown D.C. is a great hang-out spot. It gives you a break from all the political seriousness. You hear music playing, people singing, and everyone is mingling.
04. Learn about the Holocaust
This is one of the reasons I wanted to go back to D.C. The Holocaust Museum is a very touching place to go to learn more about the Holocaust. Not only is it informative but it’s also interactive. Their permanent exhibition has to be booked on the morning of when you’re going or weeks in advance.
05. Visit the Smithsonian museums
It’s hard not to find a museum in D.C. A lot of them are part of the Smithsonian museums. The Museum of Natural History, Air and Space Museum, and the American Indian Museum are some of the must-sees. There are plenty more to see along with these.
06. Visit Union Station
If you’re not coming on the Amtrak train, it’s still worth going to take a look at this train station. The structure and aesthetic is classy and very clean. The pillars remind you that you are in D.C. Union Station is filled with stores and restaurants like H&M, Le Pain Quotidien, and Tumi.
07. Visit all of the monuments
This is a no-brainer. Who goes to D.C. and doesn’t see a monument? It doesn’t have to be all of them cause that would involve a lot of walking and probably more days than you’re staing but you have to see at least one even if it is from the Tidal Basin.
08. Wander and get lost
Getting lost should be a to-do on everyone’s travel list. You discover new things this way. Sure, you can read a guide book but a guide book can tell you only so much.
09. Eat ice cream at Gallery Place
Gallery Place is filled with restaurants and stores to shop. But for ice cream? Go to this Häagen Dazs. Not only does it taste good but it’s so cute. After that, you can go for a game of bowling inside or to the movies. It’s a perfect hangout spot.
10. Become familiar with the transit system
The D.C. transit system can be a tricky puzzle at first. But once you keep using it, it’ll become easy. And it’s very quick to use. Contrary to what we heard, the transit system is cheaper than getting an Uber everywhere. Don’t underestimate the transit system.
Traveling to Morocco with kids isn’t the first vacation idea to pop up in parents’ minds. A lot of people deem Morocco an unsuitable place for kids to be. But this is so far from the truth; Moroccans love kids and consider them a blessing. And there are plenty of things for kids to do there. Sure, there may not be indoor playgrounds with pizza readily available but kids get to experience a different lifestyle. Below are some 
01. Traditional Breakfasts
This is the tallest mosque in the medina and the one that helped me get around a lot. If I felt lost, I just tried to get back to La Koutoubia which is right in front of Jemaa El-Fnaa. It’s worth paying a visit. You will not be allowed to go inside the mosque if you’re not Muslim but you can still take pictures of the outside. And you can visit the garden they have in the back. Just ask when you’re there.
Palais El Badi, a palace built by Saadian sultan Ahmed al-Mansur Dhahbi, is a great place to spend a whole day in. You will need to arrive in the morning or split it in two afternoons since the palace is huge. When we went to Palais El Badi, we arrived in the afternoon so we couldn’t see the whole palace within that day. We had to go back the next day to continue. You also get to see the 12th century minbar that was once a part of La Koutoubia.
The first time I heard about budget airlines was when I worked at the airport. I found out how cheap flights to Europe were but I remained adamant about it. It took me two trips to Europe until I felt ready for the budget airline challenge. I realized that I didn’t need much more than a carry-on and I could hold my hunger for 7 hours. Besides, it’s worth the money you’re saving.
Morocco, the colorful country that many have fell in love with at first sight. Some have even dreamt of it even before stepping foot on it, myself included. There’s something about the country that draws visitors. But before you visit, you must know that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Below are 15 tips to follow before visiting Morocco. This way you won’t be too surprised when you get there.
The first time I ever tasted freshly squeezed pomegranate juice was in Tangier, Morocco. Call me late but it’s a memory I’m proud of and will remember greatly. The gentleman squeezing the pomegranate was so kind too. He was so interested in knowing my thoughts on the juice.