Washington, D.C.
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Lafayette Square | History and Architecture of Washington, D.C.
More Details: Lafayette Square | History and Architecture of Washington, D.C.One of the most important buildings in Washington, D.C. is the White House. That global symbol of the U.S. Presidency is indeed a big draw even if it is so inaccessible to most of us, the people. One can be forgiven for losing sight of what is around the White House as the draw is…
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Photo of the Week – A Storm over Washington, D.C.
More Details: Photo of the Week – A Storm over Washington, D.C.No, I am not referring to the government shutdown or any of the infinite number of incidences of stupidity that emanate from the politicians who make a career in DC at our expense and to our detriment (soap BOX!!!)… This is a literal storm caught from my hotel in Arlington, Virginia looking towards Reagan-National airport…
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One of the Lesser Known Smithsonian Museums: The Renwick Gallery
More Details: One of the Lesser Known Smithsonian Museums: The Renwick GalleryI have spent two years visiting Washington, D.C. for work on a weekly or every-other-week basis. I love this city, with its energy, its intrigues, its famous residents, and its power. I also love it, of course, for the many sights to be seen. I worked near the White House and was close to a…
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Top 6 Reasons Why It Is Hard to Break Up with Washington, D.C.
More Details: Top 6 Reasons Why It Is Hard to Break Up with Washington, D.C.Oh, time for some sentimentalism around here… After 2 years of working in Washington, D.C. I wrap up this client engagement with mixed feelings. There is more excellent work to be done. Yet, I want to be home. But it’s also hard to leave DC because I just really like this city. Why, you may…
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Photo of the Week: The Mayflower Hotel Decked out for Christmas
More Details: Photo of the Week: The Mayflower Hotel Decked out for ChristmasI wrote in an earlier post about this grand hotel of Washington, D.C.: The Mayflower, a Renaissance Marriott hotel. I just stayed there again and got to see it decorated for Christmas. I’d though I’d share this beautiful photo of its lobby area decorated for the holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all!
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A Historical Landmark Welcomes Me in Washington, D.C.
More Details: A Historical Landmark Welcomes Me in Washington, D.C.As I often travel to Washington, D.C. for business, I seek a place to stay where I find both convenience (including very close to work), comfort, and an overall great experience. The Mayflower Hotel, a Renaissance hotel, is one of my favorites as it combines all these key aspects. I normally do not write a…
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Getting into the White House – A Tour Story
More Details: Getting into the White House – A Tour StoryThough it was on my recently crafted bucket list, I can’t claim that going on a tour of the White House, in Washington, D.C., was a childhood dream of mine. I didn’t quite understand, nor probably care, about the significance of the White House back then. I understand the significance now – or better yet…
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Running to Explore Washington, D.C.
More Details: Running to Explore Washington, D.C.I write this post in March 2011 when I started a project in D.C. We are near the end of 2012 and I am still on the project in D.C. It is neat to re-read what I wrote about when I first “landed” in D.C.! I am lucky to find myself working in another great…