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Uganda (Day 3): A Batwa Experience at Mgahinga National Park

Mgahinga National Park offers a cultural tourism experience with the Batwa. Here, we spent the better part of a day on an educational hike

Portugal (Day 5): A Day in the Belém District of Lisbon

We spent the day in the Belém district where we traveled by foot to see April Bridge, Belém Tower, Monument of Discoveries

San Diego, California: Visiting the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier

The USS Midway is great for families, and we recommend it even for little kids while visiting the San Diego area.

Washington D.C. (Day 6): Georgetown Walking Tour, National Archives, & Movies

Our final day in Washington DC featured a free walking tour in Georgetown, tour of the National Archives, and down time at the movies.

Washington D.C. (Day 2): Library of Congress, National Air & Space Museum, & US Capital

Washington D.C. (Day 1): National Museum of American History and the National Mall

This day features the National Museum of American History and an afternoon on the National Mall visiting the Lincoln Memorial and others.

5 Tips for Planning a Budget-Friendly Trip To Washington DC

We loved our trip to Washington DC not only because it is great for history buffs like us, but because it was relatively inexpensive.

Dresden, Germany: A Thriving, Beautiful City, 75+ Years After Complete Destruction

Summary. Dresden, Germany, is a great day trip from Prague, Czech Republic, as it is just 2-hours by train. This formerly East Germany...

Czech Republic: Prague's Jewish Museum

Summary. A solemn experience, to say the least, the Jewish Museum is a "must see," while visiting Prague. This multi-part complex has a...

Salzburg, Austria: Mozart's City of Birth (Day 2)

Summary. Salzburg, Austria, is the birth place of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. A little over 2 hours by train from Vienna,...