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A Taste of History at Martin’s Tavern in Georgetown

A Taste of History at Martin’s Tavern in Georgetown

byLeslie Carbone October 9, 2023October 19, 2024

The sounds of classic crooners mingle in the air with the hearty aromas of old-school comfort food. This post contains affiliate links. …

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One Night at the Griffin Hotel in Colonial Williamsburg:  a Charming Disappointment

One Night at the Griffin Hotel in Colonial Williamsburg: a Charming Disappointment

byLeslie Carbone October 2, 2023October 15, 2024

The woods were lovely, dark, and deep; I never even heard a peep, Yet still I felt unsafe to sleep. This post…

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National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone September 25, 2023July 15, 2024

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., has a back-story as unique as its collection. This post contains affiliate links.  For…

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4 Hotels near Great Falls Park in Virginia

4 Hotels near Great Falls Park in Virginia

byLeslie Carbone September 18, 2023June 29, 2024

Great Falls Park in northern Virginia offers spectacular views of rushing waters, as well as 15 miles of trails suitable for hiking,…

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Lunch in Colonial Williamsburg

Lunch in Colonial Williamsburg

byLeslie Carbone September 4, 2023September 26, 2024

Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia is a unique place to enjoy a taste of early American history. As you stroll the brick sidewalks…

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7 Hotels near the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in southern California

7 Hotels near the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in southern California

byLeslie Carbone August 28, 2023July 29, 2024

Richard Nixon was an uncommonly tragic person and president. This post contains affiliate links.  For more information, click here. The Richard Nixon Presidential…

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9 Hotels near the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C.

9 Hotels near the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone August 21, 2023October 19, 2024

The International Spy Museum is one of the most fun daytime spots in Washington, D.C.,  It’s unique, intriguing, and super-interactive with lots…

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8 Hotels near the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.

8 Hotels near the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone August 14, 2023June 26, 2024

The Smithsonian‘s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., houses an extensive collection of artifacts, from Harriet Tubman’s…

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8 Hotels near the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

8 Hotels near the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone August 7, 2023July 26, 2024

The Capital One Arena is an enormous entertainment venue located in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington, D.C., a hopping hotspot with…

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8 Hotels near the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.

8 Hotels near the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone July 24, 2023June 24, 2024

From the Wright brothers’ Flyer to the Apollo 11 command module Columbia, the Smithsonian‘s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., houses…

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11 Best U.S. Cities for Recreation

11 Best U.S. Cities for Recreation

byLeslie Carbone July 17, 2023June 22, 2024

Looking for some good old American fun? The personal-finance site WalletHub recently ranked the 100 most populated U.S. cities on their recreation-friendliness. …

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Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C. — a visitor’s guide

Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C. — a visitor’s guide

byLeslie Carbone July 10, 2023October 28, 2024

Washington, D.C., is home to the largest museum complex in the world:  the Smithsonian Institution.  With artifacts ranging from dinosaur bones to…

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Leslie Carbone

Welcome to Sancerres at Sunset! I fell in love with travel during a trip to Mexico when I was nine years old. After my misspent youth as a wage worker, I'm having so much more fun as a blogger, helping other discerning travellers plan fun and fascinating journeys. If you enjoy history and culture, if you appreciate the finer things, if you want to slow down and savor every experience, you're in the right place.

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