Episodes
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
How Washington DC Tourism has Changed & Looking Ahead to 2023
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
Washington, DC tourism is different compared to pre-pandemic. But how different? What changed exactly? In this episode Rob walks through many of the ways that Washington, DC tourism has changed – from the best areas to stay, federal government site status, and restaurants closings. Then we’ll look ahead together to what’s to come in 2023. There are some exciting developments on the horizon but also an important political change that may disrupt travel plans and that you definitely want to know about.
View the full show notes from this episode on the Trip Hacks DC website.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Explore These Washington DC Neighborhoods
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Washington DC is a city of neighborhoods. There are actually over 100 neighborhoods in the nation's capital. The best itinerary for visitors is a mix of downtown federal government sites and local neighborhood experiences. In this episode you'll hear from Paige Muller, Chief Experience Officer of Curious Caravan, a custom trip planning service that curates one-of-a-kind adventures and itineraries for curious explorers seeking the unexpected in Washington, DC.
Full show notes are available on the Trip Hacks DC website.
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
Visiting Every Museum in Washington DC
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
Washington DC is a museum city. People who visit often have ambitions of visiting many of our museums, but the reality is there are far too many to check out on a single trip. In this episode you'll hear from Noelle Harada, a TikTok creator who set a goal in 2022 to visit every museum in Washington DC. She is documenting each museum visit with a video and review.
Full show notes are available on the Trip Hacks DC website.
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Women’s History Sites in Washington DC
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
A vast majority of historic sites in Washington DC are dedicated to men in history. When you visit you'll find huge monuments to presidents and military leaders and other men who made an impact on our country. Sites to American women exist but there are fewer of them and you need to know where to look.
In this episode you'll hear from Kaitlin Calogera & Rebecca Grawl, authors of the book 111 Places in Woman's History in Washington, DC That You Must Not Miss. Kaitlin and Rebecca are professional tour guides and entrepreneurs. The mission of their company A Tour of Her Own is to elevate women’s stories into a more prominent place in American history and culture.
Friday Jul 01, 2022
New York City Tour Guide Reviews Washington DC
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Sometimes it's useful to get a new or different perspective. A fresh set of eyes can highlight things that locals don't notice because we live here and see the city every day. In this episode you'll hear from Megan Marod, a licensed New York City tour guide who has visited Washington, DC several times over the past year. She shares some of the things she learned from those trips and offers tips to help you prepare for an upcoming trip.
Full show notes for this episode are available on the Trip Hacks DC website.
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
The Fourth of July in Washington DC
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Washington, DC is a fantastic destination for the Fourth of July. There are major events like the National Independence Day Parade, a Capitol Fourth concert and the fireworks - plus a handful of smaller events. It's a fun day but important to know what to expect so you can navigate the crowds, road closures and summer heat. In this episode Rob consolidates all of his Fourth of July advice in one place.
Full show notes for this episode are available on the Trip Hacks DC website.
Sunday May 01, 2022
Where to Stay When You Visit Washington DC
Sunday May 01, 2022
Sunday May 01, 2022
When you’re planning a trip, where to stay, which hotel, and what area, is a big decision. It’s why one of the first things I did after I started Trip Hacks DC was create a where to stay guide. In this episode you'll learn about all eleven recommend areas. What are the pros of each area? What are the cons of each area? And what are some solid hotel choices in each? Plus, what are the areas where you don't want to stay? The don'ts are podcast exclusive content so stick around until the end of the episode to hear!
Full show notes for this episode are available on the Trip Hacks DC website.
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Newer and Lesser Known Monuments in Washington DC
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
When you visit Washington, DC you will almost certainly check out the major monuments and memorials on the National Mall. Over the past few years, several new monuments have opened around the city. These are monuments both to former presidents and to major wars. Because they opened during the pandemic, their ceremonies didn't have much fanfare. In this episode Rob is joined by guest Carolyn Muraskin to discuss these new sites, as well as a few other lesser-known memorials they think you should know about.
Carolyn is the owner of DC Design Tours, a tour company that runs historic walking tours with a focus on architecture, design and urban planning, including a few tours that cover sites discussed with Rob.
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
National Cherry Blossom Festival in 2022 and Beyond
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
For the first time in three years National Cherry Blossom Festival events are back in person. This is an exciting development after years of missing out on one of the most anticipated events in Washington, DC. However, it's important to know what's changed and how. In this episode Rob is joined by Diana Mayhew. She is the President of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the nonprofit organization that organizes and implements festival events each spring. Diana has some important tips if you're planning to visit for the cherry blossoms in 2022 and beyond.
Full show notes for this episode are available on the Trip Hacks DC website.
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Insider Travel Tips from a DC Tour Guide
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
When is the best time of year to travel? What's the best process to choose a hotel? How do you find the best tours and experiences in a destination? In this episode Rob takes the mic to tackle all of these questions and more. He brings his decade of experience as a tour guide and applies it to how he travels. It's a different perspective than you'll hear from a frequent or professional traveler, but hopefully valuable nonetheless!
Full show notes for this episode are available on the Trip Hacks DC website.