HGTV.com • 17th March 2023

Santa Fe Visitor Guide: Where to Eat, Drink, Play & Stay

Get ready to escape to Santa Fe, New Mexico for margaritas, green chiles, adobe-style architecture, Native American artworks, scenic hiking trails and relaxing wellness experiences.

Northern Virginia Magazine • 16th March 2023

Dupont Circle's Best New Spots to Eat, Drink, and Play

The area around DC’s most famous traffic circle is full of history, culture, and great food. Lately, there are a lot of intriguing additions.

Time • 16th March 2023

Washington, D.C.: World's Greatest Places 2023

Washington, D.C. has quietly grown from political and historical destination to a seriously legit arts and culture scene that goes well beyond the National Gallery of Art (though it notably has six new exhibits in the works, including a much-anticipated Mark Rothko exhibition).

HGTV.com • 8th March 2023

20 Best Cities for Kid-Friendly Vacations

Kids will love these fun and family-friendly destinations that allow them to play, explore, engage and just have fun being a kid.

Northern Virginia Magazine • 6th March 2023

U Street Is DC's Ultimate Food and Culture Destination

From reopened museums to new eateries, check out all the new spots around U Street.

HGTV.com • 10th February 2023

20 Best Cities for Remote Workers

There’s no question that there’s been a shift toward remote work. For many, it was no choice at the start of the pandemic, but a full-stop return to the office is not likely going to happen. Remote work is here for the long haul, and for those considering a new home base for your remote lifestyle, we’ve got you covered.

Northern Virginia Magazine • 2nd February 2023

Leesburg Mural Depicts Town's Underground Railroad Legacy

Stroll the red brick sidewalk on Loudoun Street in downtown Leesburg, and it’s easy to become captivated by the new Black history mural on the side of the Loudoun Museum. Painted by DC-based muralist Shawn Perkins, known as SP the Plug, it’s the first of its kind in Virginia.

HGTV.com • 30th January 2023

20 Best Cities for Walking Your Dog

There are some cities that are just paws down better than others when you want to get your dog out for a mid-day stroll. They have more and better-rated hiking trails and walking paths, as well as more dog walkers. You know, when you can’t get your pup out on your own. LawnStarter gathered data for National Walk Your Dog Month (January), including accessibility to dog-friendly trails, quality of trails and dog parks, access to dog walkers and safety to come up with a ranking of the best US cit

Fodors.com • 19th January 2023

You Need to Win the Lottery to Check off These Bucket List Experiences

Like anyone else, we would love to win a multi-million dollar jackpot. Even a $10 scratch card win would be pretty awesome. Yet, there are some lotteries that are far more valuable and that mean so much more.

Northern Virginia Magazine • 18th January 2023

Curling Classes at This Leesburg Ice Rink Will Bring Out Your Inner Olympian

It didn’t take long for me to find myself nearly facedown on the ice, but once I got that out of the way, I was ready to learn how to curl at Ion International Training Center in Leesburg. You know curling: It’s everyone’s favorite must-learn sport during the Winter Olympics.

Thrillist • 6th January 2023

Uphilling: It's How to Ski Free or Nearly Free All Season Long

Do you want to ski Aspen all winter long without spending a liftload? You can—yes, it can be all yours for a small, one-time price of just $68.99. For less than a round of après drinks, you can ski every single day of the ski season. Skip the lift lines, clear your head, and get in a killer workout.

Northern Virginia Magazine • 15th December 2022

This Local Calligraphy Workshop Is Bringing Back the Art of Handwriting

Pop-up calligraphy classes allow you to tap into your artistic potential at trendy DMV watering holes.

Thrillist • 30th November 2022

You Literally Need to Win a Lottery To Hike These Once-in-a-Lifetime Trails

Didn’t win Powerball? Neither did we, but we’ve got our eyes on a few lotteries that are more winnable. And they’re arguably more rewarding, too. We’re talking about lotteries for permits to hike to gorgeous, eye-popping vistas, from the likes of Angels Landing in Utah and Mount Whitney in California.

HGTV.com • 31st October 2022

20 Best Small Towns to Retire

When you’re ready to retire, we’ve got a destination. Whether you prefer beaches, mountains, cities or college towns, there’s a match for you.

HGTV.com • 27th October 2022

20 Best Small Towns to Buy a Vacation Home

Ready to buy a vacation home? Ask yourself whether you want to be on a lake, at the beach, in the mountains or close to a historic town square. Then, choose from one of these 20 small towns for the perfect getaway.

Virginia Living • 6th October 2022

Gas Station Grub

Known for its Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival and country music icon Patsy Cline, Winchester recently unveiled its latest attraction: a 12-stop Service Station Grub Trail.

HGTV.com • 29th September 2022

The 20 Best Mid-Size Cities in the United States

When you’re eager for a city getaway, but you’re not quite up for the big city part (aka New York or Chicago) there are bountiful options. But don't take our word for it. According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the nonpartisan think tank, the Milken Institute, newcomers are flocking to these cities with populations from 100,000 to 500,000 that are adding residents at a steady clip.

Northern Virginia Magazine • 13th September 2022

Incredible Fall Foliage and Adventures Await at the Newest National Park

Take a weekend trip to West Virginia to visit New River Gorge, which offers hikes and stunning vistas.

Northern Virginia Magazine • 31st August 2022

From Cartoon Characters to Farm Tours, Why Lancaster County, PA, Is the Perfect Fall Family Getaway

Sample a mix of modern and age-old experiences in this traditionally Amish area. Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, has long been known for its authentic Amish experiences — buggy rides, one-room schoolhouses, and shoofly pie. It’s a family destination, but now even more so thanks to the addition of the Cartoon Network Hotel and the expansion of the Lancaster Science Factory. In early 2020, the first-ever Cartoon Network Hotel opened in Lancaster. The animation-themed hotel amuses children and ad

HGTV.com • 17th August 2022

40 Big Dog Breeds We Love to Love

We love big dogs. They want to love us, protect us, play with us and make us happy. Many large dogs were bred as watch dogs, so our safety and security are their top priorities. They’ve got lots of energy but they’re also up for a good snuggle session, too.