not home: washington, d.c.

The summer of 2020 brought more than one hundred thousand U.S. deaths from Covid-19, Black Lives Matter protests in every major city, and me to the nation’s capital.

Hidden Palace of Hillwood

Washington, D.C.

If you feel you took a wrong turn in a posh residential neighborhood, you’re in the right place.

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Cherry Blossom Bloom

Washington, D.C., Bethesda, Maryland

Spring came unseasonably early for the infamous cherry blossoms of Washington D.C. Nonetheless they’re enchanting.

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U.S. National Arboretum

Washington, D.C.

The original Capitol Columns are now full-time Instagram influencers at the National Arboretum.

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59th Presidential Inauguration

Washington, D.C.

Now I know how Tokyo residents felt when the Summer Olympic Games were postponed last summer. I suppose we all have to wait four years now.

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African American History & Culture

Washington, D.C.

The same way you can’t not notice this building, you can’t not feel moved by its collection.

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The Cuban American Friendship Urn

Washington, D.C.

Taking a Cuban on a tour of D.C.’s recognizable monuments and memorials? Add this little-known gem to your route.

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