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There are few of the 1960s classic rock groups still touring. One that still lives on is The Who.
I recall as a kid, hearing The Who’s 1969 album Who’s Next as one of my earliest introductions to rock music. With it’s controversial album cover and their reputation to trash hotel room and smash guitars on stage; The [...]
Let’s face it, DC is a great place to visit, even if you’re on a limited budget. Unlike many other vacation destinations where every museum or point-of-interest has an entrance fee, the vast majority of places in Washington, DC are free.
Between the Smithsonian with its close to 20 museums, the National Mall with more than a dozen [...]
Here’s your chance to not only enjoy Mardi Gras Brazilian style, but to help save the Brazilian rain forest at another Carnival/Mardi Gras event in DC.
Professional samba instructors and a live samba band will help you enjoy dancing Rio-style at Carnaval at the National Zoo.
Enjoy international foods and Brazilian cocktails, participate in a silent auction [...]
Here are some interesting facts about Saint Valentine’s Day…
The day is actually named for one of three martyrs killed for their faith - a priest in Italy, a bishop in Rome or a man in Northern Africa, or perhaps all of them.
The name Valentine is from the Latin word valens, to mean “being or acting [...]
Pretend you’re Sherlock Holmes, Jessica Fletcher, Magnum PI or a member of Washington’s CSI team and solve a murder mystery at the National Gallery of Art.
A museum curator, Roger Simon, has been murdered, but he left clues pointing to one of four suspects, all related to works of art located all around the museum. Grab your magnifying [...]
Right on the heels of this year’s Auto Show, it’s now time to start thinking about summer on the water. The annual Washington Boat Show is back. This year over 500 boats will be on display from over 300 dealers and manufacturers – from small bow-riders to motor yachts and cruisers. So if you enjoy [...]
This morning I was out running a few errands and came across the remains of a demolished semi-trailer. At first glance, I thought that looked as if it was carrying chickens in crates or perhaps produce. I decided to take a couple photos of it.
A few hours later, my news-junkie father who lives in California alerted [...]
Last month I worte about a great photo exhibit - Transitions: Photographics by Robert Creamer, at the National Museum of Natural History.
Creamer creates stunning images using a digital scanner as his camera to “photograph” flowers.
One recent evening, I looked at my scanner and thought — why not give it a try?
Below are two of the better [...]
Every industry has their awards – The Oscar, The Stanley Cup, America’s Top Model (is that an industry?)…even the Razzies.
Well it’s time for the 2007 Travvies, and nominations are being accepted for the best in travel blogs.
Awards range from best writing, best photography, best destination blog - think DC and The DC Traveler. (Note my blatant plug [...]
Stories of sailors and their lovers have captured our imagination ever since man tooks to the sea in ships. We know the stories – From mutanious Fletcher Christian aboard The Bounty and his Tahitian lover, to Popeye and Olive Oyl. The sea and the distance it creates between lovers has inspired countless love stories.
One nautical [...]
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