The DC Traveler

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 Who were legendary in the 1960s…and still are today.
Originally known as The Detour, the band change their name to The Win in 1964. Yet a few months later, they again changed their name to The High Numbers and released an unsuccessful single called the Zoot …read more

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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 National memorials and monuments, plus add in The U.S. Capitol, The White House, the Supreme Court, and countless other attractions, parks, and city life - DC is THE place for enjoying yourself without having to pay for admission every time you turn around. Plus, you can learn about …read more

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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 were just watch the professional psalm the dancers entertained. Plus you can get up close with some of the zoo’s favorite residence.
This even it is geared towards young professionals, but all are welcome (must be 21+).

Carnival and Brazilian Dance Party
National Zoo
Picnic Pavilion and Mane …read more

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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 strong”.
Legend has it that St. Valentine was first associated with love and romance by the auhtor of The Canterbary Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer, in the late-1300s. He worote about it in Parlement of Foules.
The Greeting Card Association estimates that one billion valentine cards or greetings are …read more

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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 glass, CSI detective kit and brain power to collect “Just the facts, Maam” and try to determine who dunnit. Wander the museum picking up clues and facts that help you discover the identity of the murderer and solve the crime.
After you get your instructions, clues …read more

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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 fishing, water skiing, or simply the relaxation of lounging on the water, check out the show.
Washington Boat Show
Washington Convention Center
810 Mount Vernon Place, NW
Washington, DC, 20001

Dates and Times - Thursday, February 15 - Monday, February 19, 2007
Tickets -availbable online - Adults: $10, kids …read more

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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 me to the story (click here).
One lane of the Capital Beltway and an on-ramp to I-66 was closed for about 11 hours Sunday morning after 165,000 eggs were spilled by an overturned semi-trailer.

My father said that he imagined a lot of people “scrambled” to see it….
Thanks Pops!!
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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 images I was able to capture.
I hope you enjoy.
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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 and shameless request for your vote. But hey…this is Washington DC where votes mean everything!)
Other Travvies categories include best information, writing, author and overall top travel blog.
You can nominate up to three of your favorite travel-related sites by leaving the blog’s name in the comments field …read more

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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 Valentine tradition was started during the 1800s on whaling and merchant ships – the Sailor’s Valentine. While there are romanticized stories of sailors creating these beautiful testaments of love, while daydreaming of their lovers during long voyages; the reality is that they were most probably …read more

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