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Must do in D.C. The District of Colombia is a small square that borders the Potomac river, Virginia, and Maryland. Home of the United States government, this historic city has a lot to do and see. I live only 2-3 hours from D.C. so all of my trips there have been just for the day. There is more to be seen than can ever be seen and plenty for the whole family to enjoy in this city. Rule #1 for visiting D.C. - Prepare to walk. Good walking shoes are a must as you'll most likely be tramping through several museums, city streets, or down the lengthy "mall" to see most of the monuments. Most tourists are interested in a few things, namely the monuments (Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, White House, US Capital) and the museums ... read more

Must do in New York City: I’ve been to NYC many times. Recently I was there for only 2 days. Therefore I had to figure out what I wanted to show my touristy friends in a very short amount of time. There is so much to see in this city but here is my recommendation if you only have a few days in the “Big Apple”. (This is not exactly what we did, I can upload that list if requested, but this is what I suggest having organized my master list by areas of the city.) First, decide exactly what you want to see/snap pictures with. My master list: (no order) Central Park LOVE sculpture Rockefeller Center St. Patrick's Cathedral New York Public Library Bryant Park Times Square Grand Central Terminal Chrysler Building Empire State Building ... read more

Here is my extensive list of everything you need to know about visiting Australia (Melbourne & Sydney): Now with pictures! Of course there's a lot more to Australia than just these two cities, but they are popular and I spent considerable time in both so they are the ones I'm most versed in. Disclaimer: I was in Australia in 2011, so some of this information may be out-of-date (restaurants closed, museum prices raised, etc.) To Do in Melbourne: - Queen Victoria Market. Lots to see, fresh produce, clothes, hats, etc. Look for the sales, negotiate for better prices. Only open certain days of the week. Get a burger (it is huge, cheap, and has egg, cheese, etc., so delicious, I think the vendor is down the cheese aisle). Get a beer (Holgate Brewhouse Temptress Chocolate Porter) ... read more