Episode 2 of Destination Do-Over | New Orleans, USA is about Amanda and Samuel exploring the sites of 2 of New Orleans's most beautiful districts: The Central Business District and the Garden District.
Category: The U.S.
Destination Do-Over | New Orleans, USA Episode 1 – A Brief History of New Orleans
Welcome to episode 1 of Destination Do-Over | New Orleans, USA. In this episode, Samuel and Amanda explore a little bit of the French Quarter and settle into their chosen hostel. They give you a brief history of New Orleans as well as a few tips for saving money on your vacation!
Tips and Tricks | Washington D.C. on a Budget
When I went to Washington D.C. for the first time Spring 2018, it was definitely one for the books. We only paid just shy of $350 for our hostel. And, yeah, I know that a bit much for 2 people for 3 nights, especially to be "on a budget," but we got a private room, … Continue reading Tips and Tricks | Washington D.C. on a Budget
Washington D.C. | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Seeing the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. was one of the highlights of our time in the nation's capital. The opening of the memorial is a...
Washington D.C. | The 4 Most Notable War Monuments
In this post, I wanted to highlight some of the architecture of the war monuments that are along the National Mall. I don't believe these are all of them, for we did not make it to Arlington Cemetery at all, and I know there are more from the wars since the Korean War and before … Continue reading Washington D.C. | The 4 Most Notable War Monuments
Washington D.C. | The 6 Most Famous Monuments in D.C.
So, this week, I decided to highlight the pictures I got of the most famous monuments in Washington, D.C.. So in order, I will talk about The White House, The Capitol Building, The Supreme Court building, The Lincoln Memorial, The Washington Monument, and the Jefferson Memorial.
Washington, D.C. | The Longest Serving President of the United States
On our vacation to Washington D.C. in April of 2018, we saw many monuments and memorials. D.C. is rich with architecture and design. It's a gorgeous city, and a a popular tourist destination. Since it is the capital of the United States, this is no surprise. We all know the famous ones: The Washington Monument, The White House, The Lincoln Memorial, The Jefferson Memorial, etc. But there are countless more memorials that are lesser known, but that doesn't mean they aren't just as important and beautiful. One of the ones that really impressed me was the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, located about midway along the Tidal Basin between The Jefferson Memorial and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.
Washington, D.C. | Peak Cherry Blossom Blooming in 2018
When you go to Washington, D.C., there's one thing that no matter where you go on the National Mall, you will see: The Cherry Blossom trees. So where did this gorgeous collection of pink trees originate? Are they native to D.C.?
New Orleans | Our First Trip Together Part Three
The second morning was just as perfect as our first morning. We had a tour of St. Louis #1 with the French Quarter Phantoms at 11 am. We met again at the iconic Voodoo Lounge and walked to the cemetery...
New Orleans | Our First Trip Together Part Two
The food was amazing, and the atmosphere was awesome. The staff were so attentive and sweet. They offered to take our pictures and talked with us along the ride. It was a wonderful time...
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