“So, what part of Washington is this monument modeled on?” What could that be?! This is, apparently, the oldest joke in Washington DC, according to Lonely Planet. Enough with the joke, the Washington Monument is the tallest building in the district with 555ft of height. When you look closely, you can notice the differences of stone, because …
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Washington D.C., Where to go? We’re all about off the beaten path travels. But sometimes, exploring the beaten path is inevitable. There’s a good reason why those places have become so popular. Sometimes it’s the best way to get to know a destination. Washington D.C. for example, can be overwhelming to visit due to the …
Day 01 – Washington D.C Here for Amanda’s graduation party. She recently graduated from a law school after three years of hard work, so her brother Jett threw a party for her at his house in D.C. Safely drove into Fall’s Church, took a metro to Columbia Heights. The journey was short, …
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#The following is in collaboration with Trailfinders. Adventures in the US: Where to Visit? Travelling the world is a dream for many people and while realising this dream means putting a hold on ‘normal’ life that most aren’t willing (or able) to do, others will happily take the opportunity to pack up their life, put …
Sisterhood: There are friends, who just don’t neet to say much to be around. We call that sister-hood. That was the original idea of how Runaway to Sister’s city was born. Serendipity: One of the factor that I dearly care about. This is something that I cannot plan, but it gives me energy to …
I will be on the plane to Washington DC by this time tomorrow. It’s just three months, I know. But due to all the hectic things happened around me during the past few months, or last two years, it feels like really a big deal and I guess it really is a big deal. …
Now Runaway Juno is out of 9-5 job, (well, actually it was more like 8-7 or 8-9..but you get the point), the next expedition is in order. Time for bucket living! Have no idea what I’m talking about? Read this post! Long story short… Guess what? Runaway Juno is going to America! *photo credit: …
Virginia is for Summer Lovers! Summer is the best time to enjoy the natural beauty of Virginia. That’s what #VAOutdoors is all about. You will have to get out of the car and explore! Thanks to the mild climate, it’s a great place for all four season activities but it’s especially exquisite in summer. Virginia’s …
Virginia is for Summer Lovers: Ain’t No Mountain High, Ain’t No River Wide Enough Read More »
“I get it, you like Moldova. But, tell me, is It really Worth Visiting Chisinau?” Before we decided to travel there, I barely knew anything about Moldova, including the fact that Chisinau is the capital city. We arrived by overnight train from Bucharest with a reservation at a hotel for a first two nights followed …
On Christmas Day in 1989, Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and his wife, Elena, were executed by firing squad. It’s difficult to understand and sum up the history of a foreign country, especially a complex one like Romania’s. Romania began a transition back towards democracy in 1989 after the revolution that overthrew the country’s government and …
