Perhaps the most feared building in all London throughout history has been the Tower of London. Once the fortress and prison of kings and queens and still an active military base, the Tower of London is now invaded daily by…
Washington D.C. Travel Guides
This spring we had such a great trip to Washington D.C. We were lucky enough to be there for 5 FULL days. I know that not everyone can spend that much time in D.C., so I’ve put together a few…
A Yellow Van Travel Guide to the Smithsonian Museums
Most people come to Washington D.C. and see the monuments on the National Mall. In addition to those monuments, a lot of people also come to see the Smithsonian Museums. Over the last few weeks we have highlighted some of…
Guide to Old Town Alexandria
Old Town Alexandria was such a beautiful mix of historic buildings and modern conveniences. From amazing restaurants and shopping to historic sites, Old Town Alexandria should be a stop on your next D.C. trip. Getting to Old Town Alexandria: If…
How to See the Charters of Freedom at the National Archives
Perhaps the most famous single piece of paper in history is the Declaration of Independence which severed America’s ties with England. This gutsy piece of velum was created in Philadelphia but now it resides in the National Archives along with…
Visiting Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery is a beautiful and thought invoking place. This cemetery is a beautiful resting place. It is amazing just how many people are buried there and how vast yet peaceful this whole area is. It gave us a…
Visiting Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon was one of my favorite places we visited while we were on our Washington D.C. trip. While I had favorite things that were actually in D.C., Mount Vernon was my favorite thing outside of the city. How to Get…
Guide to Visiting the Newseum in Washington, D.C.
“The news is the first rough draft of history” so they say. And the Newseum is certainly a history museum by that token, but a history museum like no other. This museum gives you unique feeling about history because it…
Visiting the Smithsonian American History Museum
Growing up I was an American history fanatic. I loved learning about American History so much and I took every chance I could to learn even more. While we were in Washington D.C. my inner child came out when we…
Visiting the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
Congress needs a lot of information for the work that they do, so naturally the need to have a place to access this information. That place is the Library of Congress, and it is pretty awesome. While you are in…