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Sancerres at Sunset
Sancerres at Sunset
food and travel for history and culture buffs

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7 Hotels near Smithsonian Station in Washington, D.C.

7 Hotels near Smithsonian Station in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone November 26, 2022October 21, 2024

Smithsonian Station is a convenient Metro stop on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., just steps away from many of the iconic…

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Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone November 19, 2022February 7, 2024

The Capital One Arena sits atop the Gallery Place Metro Station in Washington, D.C.  Uber and Lyft are also efficient ways to…

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George Mason Memorial in Washington, D.C.

George Mason Memorial in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone October 15, 2022November 22, 2024

George Mason is one of America’s most influential, least recognized Founding Fathers.  A tranquil Memorial in Washington, D.C., honors this under-appreciated Virginian….

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International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C.

International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone October 8, 2022March 20, 2024

From an Aston Martin DB5 like James Bond’s to the ice axe used to kill Leon Trotsky, the International Spy Museum in…

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Anderson House in Washington, D.C. — a step back into splendor and Revolution

Anderson House in Washington, D.C. — a step back into splendor and Revolution

byLeslie Carbone October 1, 2022October 21, 2024

You don’t often see a Revolutionary War cannon sitting atop the marble floor of a Gilded Age mansion. But Anderson House in…

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Hotels near Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C.

Hotels near Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone September 24, 2022February 15, 2024

There are dozens of hotels within walking distance of the Smithsonian venues in Washington, D.C.  Four of the best are: Waldorf Astoria…

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National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.

National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone September 17, 2022January 27, 2024

The Smithsonian‘s National Museum of African American History and Culture is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The closest Metro…

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Washington, D.C., LDS Temple

Washington, D.C., LDS Temple

byLeslie Carbone May 9, 2022March 19, 2024

For the first time in nearly 50 years, the Washington, D.C., Latter-Day Saints Temple in Kensington, Maryland, is holding an Open House…

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10 Best U.S. Cities for Winter Travel

10 Best U.S. Cities for Winter Travel

byLeslie Carbone December 13, 2021August 26, 2023

Winter travel offers a much-needed escape–whether from holiday stress, short drab days, or two long years to flatten the curve.  If you’re…

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Van Gogh:  the Immersive Experience in Washington, D.C.

Van Gogh: the Immersive Experience in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone December 9, 2021August 31, 2023

I lifted my feet and straightened my legs, like a little girl on a swing in a park.  In reality, I was…

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Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C.

Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone June 8, 2020August 26, 2023

Lafayette Square is a seven-acre public park directly across Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House.  It is one of the most meaningful…

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Cherry Blossoms Peak in Washington, D.C.!

Cherry Blossoms Peak in Washington, D.C.!

byLeslie Carbone April 6, 2019March 20, 2024

The Washington, D.C., cherry blossoms reached peak bloom this week, a little earlier than expected, thanks to the warm weather. Peak bloom…

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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. Now I enjoy helping other history buffs plan fun and fascinating journeys. If you love to escape into the past when you travel, you're in the right place. Welcome!

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