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Author Bio: Rachel Nena Krasno, MSW – San Francisco, California, USA

When Rachel Nena Krasno is not traveling, writing or working, she can be found snowboarding on top of a snowcapped mountain, walking along the beach, or fire dancing. The adventure is everywhere!

DC from a Distance – Washington DC, USA

Washington DC resident MMR is baffled by 'taxation without representation' in our country's capital. She is, however, entitled to flash a juvenile gesture at the Commander-in-Chief's c

VIP’s in Washington – Washington D.C., USA

Jerry Lane soon learns that everyone is a VIP in W

That Friday Night in D.C. – Washington D.C, USA

Adam Calvert marveled at the million worlds Washin

Travels for Two in a Green Ford Escort #16: U.S. History Lessons: Virginia and Washington D.C.

Touring through the roots of the U.S. and its formal government, Jeff and Deb saw firsthand not only where the country came from, but where it stands presently and how some things currently happening

Washington, DC – Good Food on 7th Street

Visitors to Washington quickly notice the total absence of good food around the monuments and museums. The only options on the Mall are vending trucks selling hots dogs and other junk at outrageous prices. Fortunately, the situation is not as bleak as it first appears. Good food is not far away up Seventh Street.

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Way Out Wicklow

In preparation for the Sahara hike in November, I decided to do an Irish hike in July. Coming with me was my friend Mick (he calls me Mick, I call him Mick – and we know where we are), who is one of those lunatics who actually enjoy this sort of thing!

Day One
Mick’s sister kindly [...]

Washington, DC – July 2000

The oppressive humidity is here just like every summer in Washington.

Also present are the masses of tourists that regularly hit the city once school’s over. Yet there are still plenty of good reasons to pay the Capital a visit.

The Smithsonian Folk Festival starts June 23 and runs to July 4. The festival, [...]

Washington, DC – September 1999

In a Blink of an Eye
Summer is coming to an end and the tourists are heading out. Washingtonians are scrambling to the beaches in a last ditch effort to work on their summer tans, and the city is gearing up for the spectacular fall show. All summer long I’ve given you lots of FREE [...]

Washington, DC – August 1999

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!
This is the National Anthem for Washington in the summer. Average temperature in the District between July and August is in the 90’s; add a touch of humidity; a full day of sunshine and mid-day temps can peak at 98-105 degrees. The only thing you will want to do [...]