Packing a lot into a small Midatlantic package, it offers urbanity (Baltimore, DC bedroom communities Rockville and Bethesda), beach resorts (Ocean City), history (Frederick), quaint Chesapeake Bay towns, and one of America's prettier state capitals, Annapolis.
"Charm City" (population around 586,000), the state of Maryland´s biggest, hasn´t always has such a charming reputation in recent years, but urban renewal has made a huge difference, and crime is limited to neighborhoods well away from areas most visitors are interested in. Art lovers, history buffs, and foodies will have a field day in Baltimore´s museums, landmarks/historic sites, and a flourishing restaurant scene which ranges from seafooders specializing in the iconic local blue…
Read more…Spring is here, and summer's already around the corner! If you’re a flower gardener - and the National Gardening Association estimates that members of over a third of U.S. households are - you already may have begun to till soil and plant seeds. And those who like to travel as well as garden (as well as those who enjoy gardens more by watching than working), now is time to plan a trip to take in some of Mother Nature’s bountiful beauty. Gardens come in a variety of types, sizes and offerings.…
Read more…When it comes to surfing, Hawaii and California are of course the most famous states in the USA (and for places in the latter, like Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Malibu, Newport Beach, and Venice Beach, fly into Los Angeles International Airport and can an amazing deal at NÜ Car Rentals). But 21 other states also border oceans, with varyiing qualities of surfing in many. Here are five of the best, should your travels take you there (with at least three in driving distance of another NÜ…
Read more…When you think of world art meccas, the likes of Paris, Amsterdam, New York, and London are what typically come to mind. But there are quite a few others which are home to surprisingly rich art culture, and a good example, just a half hour's drive from Baltimore-Washington International Airport, is Maryland's largest city (pop. 602,000). nd you will be surprised by the rich and impressive art culture found in this city. And here are four excellent examples: read post
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It's repositioning day at The World on Wheels as we leave the protest laden streets of Baltimore for the short train trip to Washington, DC. Capital Transitions - Riding the Rails to Washington, D.C.
At The World on Wheels, in our quest to see all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums, today we notche number 24. It's Game Day in Charm City.
Today at The World on Wheels, it's our latest entry into our Fields of Dreams reports. It's Orioles Park at Camden Yards, one of baseball's classic stadiums.
We're on the bus for history in a very hot and muggy Baltimore today at The World on Wheels. Chasing History in Baltimore
Plenty of patriotic celebrations in Baltimore,* but let's not forget to have some fun, too, huh? http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/baltimore-travel-museum
*The 199th anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner is Sept. 14.
My friend Alex Feshenko has a new exhibition that opens tonight. Drop in for some wine and cheese and eye-pleasing images
:Photo Exhibit & Reception "World Confessions" by Alexander Feshenko
Friday, October 1 · 6-9pm
large private office space, 1 block from Bethesda metro
7508 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD
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