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1/20/2017

4 Days in Washington Dc

 
If you are staying in Washington DC, there is a lot to see and do here, a lot of it. Thankfully, most of what you could possibly want to do in Washington DC is in a single area, or, within easy to reach distance. On this page, I am going to cover some of the best things you can do if you are in the city for just 96 hours.
1. Museums: There are 19 museums in Washington DC operated by the Smithsonian. If you love museums, then you are going to feel right at home, all of them are free to enter. Although, of course, each museum is going to take a good few hours to explore. You will, therefore, want to choose your favorites. Start at the Smithsonian Institute Building and pick up a guide to the museums and choose which ones you want.

2. Memorials: If you are not American, you may want to give these a skip. If you are, you should try and see as many as possible. Although, to be honest, they are a bit spread out. I suggest that you take a guided tour to see all of them within the 96 hours that you have. These guides will also throw out a few interesting facts. This includes the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam, Jefferson Memorial and the World War II memorial.
3. White House: You really can’t head to Washington DC, American or not, without seeing the White House. You will also be able to find two other top buildings nearby. This includes the Supreme Court and the Capitol. Basically, all of the biggest decisions in the United States of America are made here. You are going to be at the center of everything. If you wish for a free ticket to the Capitol, you must obtain them online beforehand. If you are American, you can also get them from your local Senator.
4. Georgetown: This is the waterfront of Washington DC. It is very historic. I suggest that you go here during the latter part of the day when you are starting to get hungry. This is because there are a lot of restaurants here and just about every cuisine is covered. In addition to this, the later part of the day is the best time to shop. The crowds tend to be at the minimum.
5. Kennedy Center: If you have an evening spare during the 96 hours that you are spending in Washington DC, then make sure you head to the Kennedy Center. There always seems to be some sort of show going on there, and they all tend to be pretty thrilling. If there is nothing going on, there is also a free guided tour held from time to time which will take you through the history of the building and allow you to see all of the artwork which has been stored here. It is actually pretty interesting, but only do it if you are not really pressed for time whilst in Washington DC.

Free Things You Can Do in San Francisco

 

1. Art Galleries:

There are a lot of art galleries in San Francisco, many of which are free. New art shows are popping up all of the time too. Basically, San Francisco is an art lover paradise. Dedicate a day or two to touring some of the bigger art galleries and you will be pleasantly surprised at just how much fun you are having.

2. Golden Gate Bridge:

Walking across the Golden Gate Bridge is simply awe-inspiring. It is a pretty long walk through at 1.7 miles, particularly if you want to walk back too. If you head across the Golden Gate Bridge, make sure you dress up warm as it can be pretty cold near the middle of it. You will also wish to take a camera as you are almost certainly going to want to snap a few photographs.

3. Randall Museum:

If you have children in tow, this museum is somewhere that you are going to want to be. There are plenty of live animals on show, as well as a number of additional workshops which both adults and children alike can take part in. In addition to this, you will be able to enjoy some pretty decent views over the entirety of San Francisco, so even if you are not going to take part in any of the workshops happening in the Randall Museum, you still should make this place a ‘must visit’

4. Golden Gate Park:

This is, obviously, somewhere that you are only going to want to go if the weather is playing ball. There is a lot happening in the park, particularly at the weekends. I suggest that you look online before your trip to San Francisco to find out exactly what is happening in this fabulous area. You may, for example, be able to take part in free lawn bowling lessons, you may be able to watch a live music concert, or you may even be able to feast your eyes on a good Shakespeare play.

5. Pier 39:

Any time of the year is good for Pier 39. However, if you wish for the best experience, head here during January to July. 1,300 sea lions will be on full view.

6. Wave Organ:

I am going to cap off with this one, simply because the sounds it makes are brilliant. The sounds change throughout the day based upon the tied. In some cases, it can be very spooky, others, a bit more relaxing. There are a couple of restaurants nearby and it makes the perfect soundtrack to your meal! I suggest coming in during the later stages of the day if you wish to hear the best sounds.

1/19/2017

Zion National Park, Utah

 

Protaras, Cyprus

 

Moon Point, Santa Cruz Island, California

 

Minatomirai, Japan

 

Mdina, Malta

 

Best Ways to Save Money in New York

 
New York is notorious for being an expensive place to be and, to some extent, that notoriety rings true. However, there are a couple of ways in which you can save money if you are travelling to this fantastic city. On this page, I am going to introduce you to a few of them.
1. Firstly, think about how you are travelling to New York. Now, there are, obviously, some places you can live which will only be able to get to New York via plane. However, if you can get a bus, go down that route. It may take you a bit longer, but it is going to be a whole lot cheaper. In fact, if you can drive, do that too. If you have multiple people in the car, you are going to be saving a whole load of cash and all of that cash can, of course, be used for your New York trip.

2. Before you head to New York, plan about where you wish to eat. Yes, I know this is a lot of effort, but it is going to be worth it. It is likely that you will be able to find discount vouchers for some of the best places online. In addition to this, you can also head to sites such as Groupon which normally have some pretty decent offers for restaurants in New York. If you do not like this level of planning, then you will be pleased to know that there are a number of cheap locations to eat here, just make sure that you get a guidebook beforehand.
3. There are a lot of free attractions to see around New York. In fact, some of the most popular locations are free. The Statue of Liberty and Central Park are right up there when it comes to free attractions to visit. Some of them will even have free guided tours which you can take!
4. Want to catch a decent Broadway show? Well, you can buy tickets for ‘same day’ shows at the TKTS booths found in Times Square, Brooklyn and South Street Seaport. The queues do get long, however, and you have no way of ensuring that you will be able to see what you want, although, if you get there early, the chances of being able to see a good show are high!
5. Do not stay near the center of New York if you wish to save money! Travelling around New York is dreadfully simple, so you can stay in some of hotels further away from the center in order to save a decent amount of cash.
6. Do not head around New York in a taxi. This is expensive, very expensive. Instead, purchase a Metro pass for travelling around the city whilst you are staying there. You will be able to save a lot of cash, and you will not have to worry about your Taxi getting through all of that heavy traffic.


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