Museum of American History
20 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
This huge museum has a very wide variety of stories and artefacts about the history of the US. One of the most impressive being the Star Spangled Banner that was raised in Baltimore in 1814 toLeggi altro
National Portrait Gallery
20 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
My last museum stop of the day was to the National Portrait Gallery. I spent most of the time in the President's Gallery which contains an official portrait of every President in the countriesLeggi altro
DC United v Celtic
20 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
This evenings sporting event was DC United hosting Celtic in a friendly and testimonial game. There was a very strong Celtic continent, I'd even say they were in the majority although I think most ofLeggi altro
Tidal Basin
21 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
My new found love in DC are the shareable bikes. There are stands all over the city (including across the road from my hostel) and they cost $1 base fee plus $0.05 per minute.
From my hostel to theLeggi altro
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
21 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
After approximately 33 mins of cycling and $2.65 later I made it from my hostel, around the Tidal Basin and to this stunning memorial looking out to the Washington Monument!
Thomas Jefferson was ofLeggi altro
The Pentagon and Memorial
21 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
The Pentagon is the highly protected (and believe me difficult to get to and away from) headquarters of the US Department of Defense.
The west side of the Pentagon (in the 6th picture here) was hitLeggi altro
Arlington National Cemetary
21 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
This place was a nightmare to get to as I never realised that it only has a single entrance which is totally inaccessible by foot. After walking in completely the wrong direction I had to ask theLeggi altro
Marine Memorial and Roosevelt Island
21 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C
Once again I hopped on a bike and headed north from Arlington towards the river. Stopping twice along the way at the US Marine Corps Memorial and Roosevelt Island.
Georgetown
21 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C
I left my bike just across the river in the popular and affluent neighbourhood of Georgetown. The houses were all so classic and the university campus stunning.
It's also home to the Exorcist stepsLeggi altro
The White House (Again)
21 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Following the news of Joe Biden stepping aside I thought I better pay a visit to the White House again. All of the media were at their stations inside and there was a lady interviewing for Sky News.Leggi altro
Final Evening in Washington
21 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
For my final evening in Washington I treated myself to a Nando's, making sure to make this as cost effective as possible by filling up my water bottle in the fountain of the gallery across the roadLeggi altro
The Capitol Public Galleries
22 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
This morning I returned to the Capitol to try and get my hands on passes to the public galleries of the House and Senate, which I successfully did!
All's I needed to take was my passport (which theyLeggi altro
National Air & Space Museum
22 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
My final touristy spot of my time in Washington was to the National Air & Space Museum. No walk up tickets are available so I had to be ready at 8:30am this morning to book a free time slotLeggi altro
DC > Baltimore
22 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
After clocking up 108,000 steps and around 2.5 hours of bike time in my 3.5 days in DC it is time to leave! I knew I'd love Washington DC but wow it blew me away even more than I ever expected, theLeggi altro
Evening in Baltimore
22 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
This evening my host Briggs showed me a couple of the best night spots in Baltimore! Starting with the rooftop bar at the Four Seasons. We didn't get a drink here but instead headed to a bustlingLeggi altro
Northern Baltimore
23 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
First up today I headed north to explore the local area which included an obligatory Washington Monument!
Baltimore Inner Harbour
23 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Next up I wandered throught the inner harbour which included lots of old ships, nice hotels, bars and restaurants and a view across to Federal Hill across the harbour.
Fells Point
23 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
From the main harbour this leads to Fells Point which is full of beautiful brick streets with quirky bars and shops. I really like the neighbourhoods in Baltimore!
Patterson Park
23 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
After stopping for some lunch at the supermarket I continued on to my furthest point of the day at Patterson Park. I did a lap of here and stopped in the shade for a while to read, once again it wasLeggi altro
Locust Point
23 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
I then took the free boat across to Locust Point as I wanted to visit Fort McHenry, a site of the defeat of the British and where the Star Spangled Banner was written! You can maybe also see theLeggi altro
Federal Hill
23 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
My final stop of the day was at Federal Hill, a fort with panoramic views of Baltimore. Again I sat here for a while to read and watch over the city. By the time I got back to my accomodation I'dLeggi altro
Baltimore > Philadelphia
24 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
This morning I boarded the hour long 8:30am train to Philadelphia, arriving into the grand hall on 30th street!
Wet Philadelphia
24 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
The first few hours of my time in Philadelphia were spent dashing between sights when the torrential rain gave me a moment.
I saw the city hall, JFK square and Reading Terminal Market. I shelteredLeggi altro
Historic Philadelphia
24 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Eventually the rain stopped completely so I went out exploring again. First up heading to Elfreth's Alley, one of the oldest streets in America. So old that some of the houses bear Union Jacks (oneLeggi altro
Independence Hall
24 luglio 2024, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
My final touristy stop of the day was to the Independence Hall for a quick tour. We visited the very room in which the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were both fiercely debated andLeggi altro



















































































































































































ViaggiatoreVery interesting collection x
Viaggiatore
That's definitely CLAYTON senior giving that lino stick! 👍🤣⚽️