What is it about big cities that fascinate us? The hustle and bustle and the teeming masses of people, scurrying around in a constant rush to get from Point A to Point B to accomplish whatever mission they need to accomplish? Or is it the huge, towering buildings, rising like stalagmites to touch the clouds?
We Had a Hot Time in “Hot ‘Lanta”: Part 1
November 4, 2014 in Destination, History, Travel, Vacation
What is it about big cities that fascinate us? The hustle and bustle and the teeming masses of people, scurrying around in a constant rush to get from Point A to Point B to accomplish whatever mission they need to accomplish? Or is it the huge, towering buildings, rising like stalagmites to touch the clouds?
A Man is as Good as His Word
October 22, 2014 in Family, History, TravelOctober 20, 1944 – “I have returned.” …and one such individual that backed up a promise he made with action, literally, was General Douglas MacArthur when he followed up on his pledge to the Filipino people of “I shall return,” with the US invasion...
Recap of A Busy Month (September)...
October 8, 2014 in Adventures, Blogging, Food, Life, Road Trip, TravelSeptember may have came and went by so quickly, but we got a lot accomplished, blog wise so, we feel fulfilled and accomplished more than ever. That being said, I think it is best to recap what we shared last month. We love to...
Our White House Tourist Moment
September 16, 2014 in Attractions, TravelIn all my previous years, I never thought I would have the opportunity to be standing in front of the most powerful house in the world, let alone to see it up close. My son, Yogi and I had only been in the U.S....
An Antietam Moment
September 7, 2014 in Attractions, History, TravelSince getting Lynndee and Yogi here from the Philippines, we’ve been on several road trips and I’ve made it a point to introduce them to their new country’s history. One such trip took place in the spring of 2012. First, a little background on...
Touring Downtown Washington, D.C....
August 21, 2014 in Attractions, Travel, VacationThe four-day alumni reunion was packed with activities. Second on the list – which happened the next day after we had the registration as soon as we arrived at Hilton Hotel, and met each and everyone at the Welcome Party hosted by one of...
Our Home in Springfield, Virginia...
August 14, 2014 in Hotel, Road Trip, Travel, VacationOnly for four days though and how I wish it was much longer than that. Or better yet, how I really wish our bedroom is as comfy and beautiful as that one. Dream on! The Hilton Hotel in Springfield, Virginia was the hotel that...
Tennessee Welcome Center
August 7, 2014 in Road Trip, Travel, VacationOkay, I’ve messed up. I totally forgot about this one until I browsed our photos again today. Actually, before arriving at Virginia Welcome Center which I talked about previously, we stopped by at the Tennessee Welcome Center first. We live in North Carolina so...
Virginia Welcome Center
July 28, 2014 in Road Trip, Travel, VacationMe and my son arrived here in the U.S. in the fall of 2010. After only a few months of being here, we made our first major road trip or first family vacation in mid 2011. June, to be exact. I never thought we...
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