Apr 16th, 2013 at 6:30PM:
Each spring, Washington, D.C., transforms from a city of grey to a city of pink during the National Cherry Blossom Festival, an annual springtime celebration of the capital's most famous flower. This year's "Peak Bloom Date" fell on April 9; today's Photo of the Day, from Flickr user Christopher Skillman, was taken a day later. ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Photo Of The Day: The Cherry Blossoms Are Here
Apr 16th, 2013 at 6:30PM:
Each spring, Washington, D.C., transforms from a city of grey to a city of pink during the National Cherry Blossom Festival, an annual springtime celebration of the capital's most famous flower. This year's "Peak Bloom Date" fell on April 9; today's Photo of the Day, from Flickr user Christopher Skillman, was taken a day later. ...The Perfect DC Museum Cafe: Mitsitam
Mar 19th, 2013 at 12:00PM: Somewhere between pointing at planes at the Air & Space Museum and browsing the day's headlines at the Newseum, my baby fell asleep. We had a small window of time to eat and maybe even have an adult conversation, and a McDonald's inside a food court didn't seem appealing. There are a lot of great Washington, D.C., museums that are free and world-class, but not many great food spots amidst the ...Move Over, Starbucks: Marriott Offers Workspace On Demand
Jan 12th, 2013 at 1:00PM: Attempting to pierce the burgeoning flexible work and meeting space market, Marriott has launched a new program called Workspace on Demand, currently at more than 30 hotels, primarily in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco but also at select locations in Atlanta, Houston and St. Louis.
Here, workers can reserve meeting spaces, lobby seating areas and communal tables to enjoy an afternoon of ...Martin Luther King Memorial Inscription To Be Modified
Aug 31st, 2012 at 2:00PM:
The Martin Luther King Memorial in Washington, D.C., was unveiled on August 28, 2011. It has since proved hugely popular, with an estimated 1.5 to 2 million visitors in its first year. It has also proved controversial.
As Art Daily reports, several public figures complained about an inscription on the memorial that reads, "I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness." The ...Under These Circumstances: Traveling For A Funeral
Aug 31st, 2012 at 9:00AM:
The twisting highways that cut through West Virginia and lead to my hometown, which is on the border of West Virginia and Ohio, are terrifying at night. The last time I made the drive, the fog was thick and low – a meteorological manifestation of my cloudy, burdened mind. Because the hills are steep and street lights are rare, the dim headlights were the only aid my vision had. I ...Visiting Ford's Theatre, Where Lincoln Got Assassinated
May 11th, 2012 at 11:00AM:
On April 14, 1865, a few days after Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia, John Wilkes Booth finally decided to do something for the Confederacy.
The famous actor had supported the South from the start, but he had spent the entire Civil War in the North, playing to packed theaters and making lots of money. Now that the war was winding down, he felt he needed to take a stand. ...JFK's Georgetown
Mar 5th, 2012 at 9:00AM: John F. Kennedy was one of the greatest orators in American history. But as a single congressman and then senator, his Sunday morning routine in Washington involved food and newspapers and no chit-chat. Each week, the magnetic politician would occupy a tiny, one-person booth called a "rumble seat" (see photo right and video below) at Martin's Tavern, his favorite restaurant and watering hole in ...Photos: The new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Aug 23rd, 2011 at 12:00PM: Although the formal dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in Washington, DC, is not until August 28 (as we indicated in this post last week), the memorial officially opened on Monday. I was among the hundreds of tourists and locals that visited the new MLK Memorial and below are some photos I took of the site.
To give you a sense of what you will be looking at, the King ..."Deep Throat" parking garage gets a historical marker
Aug 19th, 2011 at 1:00PM: Watergate. The Washington political scandal that made stars of Woodward, Bernstein, and "Deep Throat," resulted in the resignation of Richard Nixon, and has since lent its suffix to thousands of scandals has a new landmark. It's in a parking garage.
Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward met with Watergate whistleblower Mark Felt (aka "Deep Throat") six times from October 1972 to November ...Chery Picks: Where to eat during the National Cherry Blossom Festival
Mar 26th, 2011 at 3:00PM: It's official - the National Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off today. If you're visiting, you probably have one question on your mind (well, beyond where to sleep and what to do, which we've already covered) ... what do I EAT?
We've made that simple - check out our favorite of the official "Cherry Picks." Consider this a guide to our favorite Washington DC restaurants offering special ...Washington DC's National Cherry Blossom Festival 2011: What you need to know
Mar 25th, 2011 at 5:30PM: Cherry Blossom fans, get ready! Washington, DC's annual National Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off tomorrow and runs through April 10, 2011. Throughout the two-week festival, visitors will enjoy spectacular views of Washington's famed Cherry Blossoms, a parade, 10 mile race, and hundreds of special spring-themed events in the Washington, DC area.
Never attended the festival before? Here's what ...Five "fashionable" museum exhibits for those who can't make it to New York Fashion Week
Feb 11th, 2011 at 9:30AM:
Can't make it to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City? Never fear - these fashionable museum exhibits will help you get your fix.
We've heard of a museum where you can touch the goods - but what about one where you can smell them? The Museum of Arts & Design in New York City has hired former New York Times perfume critic Chandler Burr to head their "Center of Olfactory Art" as well ...Ten great Washington D.C. restaurants
Oct 27th, 2010 at 1:30PM: All that political activism (or running, as the case may be) is making you hungry. But since traditional "best" lists focus almost exclusively on the expensive, we thought we'd provide a more rounded-out list of a few of our favorite Washington D.C. restaurants, striving for variety in both location, type and price point. If we've left off your favorite, leave it in the comments, below – and ...Smithsonian opens up its attic
Sep 30th, 2010 at 2:30PM: The Smithsonian is often called "America's attic." This October, America's attic will be opening up its attic to give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at how it operates.
October is American Archives Month and and the Smithsonian will be celebrating by hosting a free Archives Fair on October 22 at the National Mall in Washington, DC. Experts working with the Smithsonian's collections will be ...5 reasons to be a tourist
Aug 3rd, 2010 at 12:30PM:
After three months living in Istanbul, I've gained a stable of a few dozen Turkish words to string into awkward sentences; learned some local intel on what soccer teams to root for, where to get the best mantı, and the best Turkish insults (maganda is the local equivalent of guido); and have come to avoid Sultanahmet with the same disdain I used to reserve for Times Square when I lived in New ...Top spots for mind-body-spirit revival
Jul 14th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Sometimes you just need a little "om." The daily stresses of life can pile up, the chaos of corporate life can get to be too much or maybe the kids are just getting on your last nerve. You can escape to the gym, or you can escape to a more serene environment where mind, body and spirit are the focus of your journey.
Yogis unite -- the following are some of the 10 best spots around the world for ...Gadling's ultimate guide to powering your gadgets on a plane
Dec 7th, 2009 at 10:00AM:
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Welcome to the Gadling "ultimate inflight power guide". After reading this guide, you'll know everything you need to know in order to power your gadgets, and keep them going during any flight. I'll explain what all terms mean, and give you some handy tips that ...Go Green in Washington DC's Fairmont
Aug 27th, 2009 at 8:30AM:
Feeling a little drained from your time on the hill? Fear not, brave traveler -- nothing washes the grime from the road off better than a fresh, green hotel. Washington DC's Fairmont, winner of Mayor Adrian Fenty's Environmental Excellence Award, will do just that. Premium visitors can luxuriate in a Lexus Hybrid Living Suite (pictured above and below), an environment meticulously crafted for ...You never know who that subway musician might be ...
Jan 13th, 2009 at 9:30AM: "Real Good for Free" is a classic Joni Mitchell song (thanks henhenstoll on YouTube for posting this BBC version). The song is a ballad about Joni seeing a talented musician on the street "playin' real good for free" and no one paying any attention to him, when she gets fancy hotels and concert halls, and how strange that is. It's a beautiful song about the guilt that can come with success. Well, ...
When supply and demand becomes gouge and pilfer
Dec 21st, 2008 at 11:30AM: January 20th will be a pretty big day for any business in the Washington DC area. It probably doesn't matter whether you are selling doughnuts or special inauguration plates, people will be heading to DC in the millions ready to buy whatever it is you are selling. With that many people, it is only logical that many of them will plan to stay the night, so naturally that drives the price of ...
