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  • Downtown Holiday Market in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
    Holidays,  United States,  Washington DC

    Downtown Holiday Market in Washington, DC

    / November 24, 2020 / 7 Comments

    The Washington, DC Downtown Holiday Market is an annual outdoor shopping “village” which supports local small businesses and entrepreneurs.  The market is an especially great way to shop local while still remaining socially…

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  • Savannah, Georgia Travel | Adventures with Shelby
    Travel,  United States

    Highlights of Savannah, GA

    / May 29, 2020 / 17 Comments

    I spent a weekend in Savannah on a girls’ trip a few years ago and we had such a blast!  Savannah is full of Southern charm and beautiful draping Spanish moss. This city…

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  • What to Eat in New Orleans | Adventures with Shelby
    Food,  Travel,  United States

    NOLA: What to Eat in New Orleans

    / May 4, 2020 / 21 Comments

    New Orleans cuisine encompasses its diverse cultural history, with Creole, French, and Cajun influence.  From beignets to crawfish, there are several traditional dishes that you cannot tour the city without trying! Beignets The…

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  • NOLA: Best of New Orleans, Louisiana | Adventures with Shelby
    Travel,  United States

    NOLA: Best of New Orleans

    / April 24, 2020 / 19 Comments

    New Orleans is famous for its French and Creole influence, bustling nightlife, and being the birthplace of Jazz!  “The Big Easy” is also known for the laid back culture.  I recently visited New…

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  • Enchant DC | Adventures with Shelby
    Holidays,  Travel,  United States,  Washington DC

    Enchant Christmas – Washington, DC

    / December 6, 2019 / 15 Comments

    Enchant Christmas is apparently the world’s largest light maze and market!  It changes locations each year, and this year it is in Washington DC!  The event takes place in Nationals Park and is…

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  • Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park | Adventures with Shelby
    Travel,  United States,  Virginia

    Skyline Drive in the Fall

    / November 1, 2019 / 23 Comments

    One of my favorite fall activities is to visit Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah National Park! Skyline Drive is a scenic route atop the Blue Ridge Mountains, stretching 105 miles long. This is…

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  • Virginia Horseback Trail | Adventures with Shelby
    Life,  United States,  Virginia

    Virginia Horseback Trail Ride

    / October 25, 2019 / 22 Comments

    For my fiance’s birthday, I surprised him with a horseback trail ride in Front Royal, Virginia!  There are a lot of stables in the DC area, but I decided to book with a…

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  • Ocean Drive | Adventures with Shelby
    Travel,  United States

    Bienvenidos a Miami

    / August 23, 2019 / 20 Comments

    The reputation of Miami definitely precedes itself.  While I was a Teaching Assistant in France, all of my students wanted to know if I had been to Miami or LA. They were very…

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  • DC E-Scooter Rental | Adventures with Shelby
    Life,  United States,  Washington DC

    Getting Around DC: E-Scooters

    / August 16, 2019 / 14 Comments

    E-Scooters can be found all over Washington, DC (as well as many other urban areas). There are several companies available now throughout the city – so which are the best to use?  DC…

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  • Cherry Blossoms | Adventures with Shelby
    Travel,  United States,  Washington DC

    Cherry Blossom Festival

    / April 5, 2019 / 29 Comments

    It’s that time of year folks! It’s Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC! Every year around this time, people from all over come to DC to see the coveted cherry trees blooming around…

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It’s that time of year folks! It’s Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC!

Every year around this time, people from all over come to DC to see the coveted cherry trees blooming around the tidal basin and other areas. This also sparks a festival with various events in the city. The trees were planted beginning in 1912, but new trees have been planted regularly since then.

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Peak bloom was Monday, April 1st! This was no April Fool’s joke, because I brought my puppy and walked around the basin on Monday and indeed the trees are blooming! Peak bloom is supposed to be when at least 70% of the trees are in bloom. The benefit of going when it is peak bloom is that of course it is beautiful to see the majority of cherry trees with beautiful blooming buds. The setback is definitely the crowds – the area is jam-packed with people!

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It requires patience and good timing to get a good picture despite full crowds.  Wednesday, Reda and I attempted to take some engagement photos.  We were relatively successful, but it took creative angles and multiple shots to get photos without random people walking through.  Here are a couple of failed attempts of tourist-less pictures:

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I’d recommend visiting very early morning to avoid crowds during the peak bloom time if you want really nice photos.  Otherwise – creativity and patience!  Or for technology-savvy individuals, there is always photoshop.  A couple of slightly more successful attempts:

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The trees are still beautiful both before and after peak bloom – so if you haven’t already visited, you still should! There are also cherry trees in other parts of the city such as Anacostia Park and Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown. The trees in East Potomac Park generally bloom a little later than those at the tidal basin because a majority of them are a different breed of cherry tree.

Each year, the Cherry Blossom Festival includes various events to celebrate! Last weekend was the Kite Festival on the Washington Monument grounds. This weekend there is Petalpalooza at the Wharf in SE DC. I haven’t previously attended many events outside of visiting the trees themselves, but as a new DC resident I am excited to take advantage!

 

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It’s that time of year folks! It’s Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC!

Every year around this time, people from all over come to DC to see the coveted cherry trees blooming around the tidal basin and other areas. This also sparks a festival with various events in the city. The trees were planted beginning in 1912, but new trees have been planted regularly since then.

20190401_183356
20190401_185602

Peak bloom was Monday, April 1st! This was no April Fool’s joke, because I brought my puppy and walked around the basin on Monday and indeed the trees are blooming! Peak bloom is supposed to be when at least 70% of the trees are in bloom. The benefit of going when it is peak bloom is that of course it is beautiful to see the majority of cherry trees with beautiful blooming buds. The setback is definitely the crowds – the area is jam-packed with people!

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20190401_191052

It requires patience and good timing to get a good picture despite full crowds.  Wednesday, Reda and I attempted to take some engagement photos.  We were relatively successful, but it took creative angles and multiple shots to get photos without random people walking through.  Here are a couple of failed attempts of tourist-less pictures:

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I’d recommend visiting very early morning to avoid crowds during the peak bloom time if you want really nice photos.  Otherwise – creativity and patience!  Or for technology-savvy individuals, there is always photoshop.  A couple of slightly more successful attempts:

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20190401_190207

The trees are still beautiful both before and after peak bloom – so if you haven’t already visited, you still should! There are also cherry trees in other parts of the city such as Anacostia Park and Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown. The trees in East Potomac Park generally bloom a little later than those at the tidal basin because a majority of them are a different breed of cherry tree.

Each year, the Cherry Blossom Festival includes various events to celebrate! Last weekend was the Kite Festival on the Washington Monument grounds. This weekend there is Petalpalooza at the Wharf in SE DC. I haven’t previously attended many events outside of visiting the trees themselves, but as a new DC resident I am excited to take advantage!

 

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It’s that time of year folks! It’s Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC!

Every year around this time, people from all over come to DC to see the coveted cherry trees blooming around the tidal basin and other areas. This also sparks a festival with various events in the city. The trees were planted beginning in 1912, but new trees have been planted regularly since then.

20190401_183356
20190401_185602

Peak bloom was Monday, April 1st! This was no April Fool’s joke, because I brought my puppy and walked around the basin on Monday and indeed the trees are blooming! Peak bloom is supposed to be when at least 70% of the trees are in bloom. The benefit of going when it is peak bloom is that of course it is beautiful to see the majority of cherry trees with beautiful blooming buds. The setback is definitely the crowds – the area is jam-packed with people!

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20190401_191052

It requires patience and good timing to get a good picture despite full crowds.  Wednesday, Reda and I attempted to take some engagement photos.  We were relatively successful, but it took creative angles and multiple shots to get photos without random people walking through.  Here are a couple of failed attempts of tourist-less pictures:

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I’d recommend visiting very early morning to avoid crowds during the peak bloom time if you want really nice photos.  Otherwise – creativity and patience!  Or for technology-savvy individuals, there is always photoshop.  A couple of slightly more successful attempts:

20190403_192525
20190401_190207

The trees are still beautiful both before and after peak bloom – so if you haven’t already visited, you still should! There are also cherry trees in other parts of the city such as Anacostia Park and Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown. The trees in East Potomac Park generally bloom a little later than those at the tidal basin because a majority of them are a different breed of cherry tree.

Each year, the Cherry Blossom Festival includes various events to celebrate! Last weekend was the Kite Festival on the Washington Monument grounds. This weekend there is Petalpalooza at the Wharf in SE DC. I haven’t previously attended many events outside of visiting the trees themselves, but as a new DC resident I am excited to take advantage!

 

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It’s that time of year folks! It’s Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC!

Every year around this time, people from all over come to DC to see the coveted cherry trees blooming around the tidal basin and other areas. This also sparks a festival with various events in the city. The trees were planted beginning in 1912, but new trees have been planted regularly since then.

20190401_183356
20190401_185602

Peak bloom was Monday, April 1st! This was no April Fool’s joke, because I brought my puppy and walked around the basin on Monday and indeed the trees are blooming! Peak bloom is supposed to be when at least 70% of the trees are in bloom. The benefit of going when it is peak bloom is that of course it is beautiful to see the majority of cherry trees with beautiful blooming buds. The setback is definitely the crowds – the area is jam-packed with people!

20190401_185854
20190401_191052

It requires patience and good timing to get a good picture despite full crowds.  Wednesday, Reda and I attempted to take some engagement photos.  We were relatively successful, but it took creative angles and multiple shots to get photos without random people walking through.  Here are a couple of failed attempts of tourist-less pictures:

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20190403_192433

I’d recommend visiting very early morning to avoid crowds during the peak bloom time if you want really nice photos.  Otherwise – creativity and patience!  Or for technology-savvy individuals, there is always photoshop.  A couple of slightly more successful attempts:

20190403_192525
20190401_190207

The trees are still beautiful both before and after peak bloom – so if you haven’t already visited, you still should! There are also cherry trees in other parts of the city such as Anacostia Park and Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown. The trees in East Potomac Park generally bloom a little later than those at the tidal basin because a majority of them are a different breed of cherry tree.

Each year, the Cherry Blossom Festival includes various events to celebrate! Last weekend was the Kite Festival on the Washington Monument grounds. This weekend there is Petalpalooza at the Wharf in SE DC. I haven’t previously attended many events outside of visiting the trees themselves, but as a new DC resident I am excited to take advantage!

 

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It’s that time of year folks! It’s Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC!

Every year around this time, people from all over come to DC to see the coveted cherry trees blooming around the tidal basin and other areas. This also sparks a festival with various events in the city. The trees were planted beginning in 1912, but new trees have been planted regularly since then.

20190401_183356
20190401_185602

Peak bloom was Monday, April 1st! This was no April Fool’s joke, because I brought my puppy and walked around the basin on Monday and indeed the trees are blooming! Peak bloom is supposed to be when at least 70% of the trees are in bloom. The benefit of going when it is peak bloom is that of course it is beautiful to see the majority of cherry trees with beautiful blooming buds. The setback is definitely the crowds – the area is jam-packed with people!

20190401_185854
20190401_191052

It requires patience and good timing to get a good picture despite full crowds.  Wednesday, Reda and I attempted to take some engagement photos.  We were relatively successful, but it took creative angles and multiple shots to get photos without random people walking through.  Here are a couple of failed attempts of tourist-less pictures:

20190403_192517
20190401_190127
20190403_192433

I’d recommend visiting very early morning to avoid crowds during the peak bloom time if you want really nice photos.  Otherwise – creativity and patience!  Or for technology-savvy individuals, there is always photoshop.  A couple of slightly more successful attempts:

20190403_192525
20190401_190207

The trees are still beautiful both before and after peak bloom – so if you haven’t already visited, you still should! There are also cherry trees in other parts of the city such as Anacostia Park and Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown. The trees in East Potomac Park generally bloom a little later than those at the tidal basin because a majority of them are a different breed of cherry tree.

Each year, the Cherry Blossom Festival includes various events to celebrate! Last weekend was the Kite Festival on the Washington Monument grounds. This weekend there is Petalpalooza at the Wharf in SE DC. I haven’t previously attended many events outside of visiting the trees themselves, but as a new DC resident I am excited to take advantage!

 

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It’s that time of year folks! It’s Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC!

Every year around this time, people from all over come to DC to see the coveted cherry trees blooming around the tidal basin and other areas. This also sparks a festival with various events in the city. The trees were planted beginning in 1912, but new trees have been planted regularly since then.

20190401_183356
20190401_185602

Peak bloom was Monday, April 1st! This was no April Fool’s joke, because I brought my puppy and walked around the basin on Monday and indeed the trees are blooming! Peak bloom is supposed to be when at least 70% of the trees are in bloom. The benefit of going when it is peak bloom is that of course it is beautiful to see the majority of cherry trees with beautiful blooming buds. The setback is definitely the crowds – the area is jam-packed with people!

20190401_185854
20190401_191052

It requires patience and good timing to get a good picture despite full crowds.  Wednesday, Reda and I attempted to take some engagement photos.  We were relatively successful, but it took creative angles and multiple shots to get photos without random people walking through.  Here are a couple of failed attempts of tourist-less pictures:

20190403_192517
20190401_190127
20190403_192433

I’d recommend visiting very early morning to avoid crowds during the peak bloom time if you want really nice photos.  Otherwise – creativity and patience!  Or for technology-savvy individuals, there is always photoshop.  A couple of slightly more successful attempts:

20190403_192525
20190401_190207

The trees are still beautiful both before and after peak bloom – so if you haven’t already visited, you still should! There are also cherry trees in other parts of the city such as Anacostia Park and Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown. The trees in East Potomac Park generally bloom a little later than those at the tidal basin because a majority of them are a different breed of cherry tree.

Each year, the Cherry Blossom Festival includes various events to celebrate! Last weekend was the Kite Festival on the Washington Monument grounds. This weekend there is Petalpalooza at the Wharf in SE DC. I haven’t previously attended many events outside of visiting the trees themselves, but as a new DC resident I am excited to take advantage!

 

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It’s that time of year folks! It’s Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC!

Every year around this time, people from all over come to DC to see the coveted cherry trees blooming around the tidal basin and other areas. This also sparks a festival with various events in the city. The trees were planted beginning in 1912, but new trees have been planted regularly since then.

20190401_183356
20190401_185602

Peak bloom was Monday, April 1st! This was no April Fool’s joke, because I brought my puppy and walked around the basin on Monday and indeed the trees are blooming! Peak bloom is supposed to be when at least 70% of the trees are in bloom. The benefit of going when it is peak bloom is that of course it is beautiful to see the majority of cherry trees with beautiful blooming buds. The setback is definitely the crowds – the area is jam-packed with people!

20190401_185854
20190401_191052

It requires patience and good timing to get a good picture despite full crowds.  Wednesday, Reda and I attempted to take some engagement photos.  We were relatively successful, but it took creative angles and multiple shots to get photos without random people walking through.  Here are a couple of failed attempts of tourist-less pictures:

20190403_192517
20190401_190127
20190403_192433

I’d recommend visiting very early morning to avoid crowds during the peak bloom time if you want really nice photos.  Otherwise – creativity and patience!  Or for technology-savvy individuals, there is always photoshop.  A couple of slightly more successful attempts:

20190403_192525
20190401_190207

The trees are still beautiful both before and after peak bloom – so if you haven’t already visited, you still should! There are also cherry trees in other parts of the city such as Anacostia Park and Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown. The trees in East Potomac Park generally bloom a little later than those at the tidal basin because a majority of them are a different breed of cherry tree.

Each year, the Cherry Blossom Festival includes various events to celebrate! Last weekend was the Kite Festival on the Washington Monument grounds. This weekend there is Petalpalooza at the Wharf in SE DC. I haven’t previously attended many events outside of visiting the trees themselves, but as a new DC resident I am excited to take advantage!

 

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