DC is home to iconic presidential places like the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument obelisk, and the Jefferson Memorial rotunda. But Northern Virginia has a special relationship with George Washington, … Read more
We love winter road trips because they let us explore new areas of Virginia from the warmth and comfort of the Funness-mobile. Recently, we headed to the Northern Neck, a peninsula east of … Read more
We’ve had delicious meals at many Thai restaurants in Northern Virginia, but our most frequent visits have been to Thai Luang in Herndon. We became regulars at Thai Luang nearly 20 years ago, shortly after we moved to … Read more
One of the many things we love about living in Northern Virginia is our easy access to Dulles Airport. When visitors arrive via Dulles they can call when deplaning to perfectly time our passenger … Read more
It seems like there’s a new Thai restaurant popping up every month, and we couldn’t be happier. We love Thai food, and nothing warms us up during a cold winter like a rich, … Read more
When the weather forecast shows a run of warm fall days, it’s the perfect time to explore Turkey Run Park in Fairfax County, Virginia. Turkey Run Park is part of the George Washington … Read more
Here’s an outing that combines two of our favorite ways to enjoy Fall—a nice hike and a relaxing glass of Virginia wine. Tackle Bull Run Mountains on a crisp, clear day … Read more
If you’ve lived in Fairfax County for any length of time you have probably ridden by the Freeman House Store and Museum in downtown Vienna, either driving down Church Street or … Read more
We love to explore trails in Fairfax County, and we’re working our way through the maps listed on the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) trail website. We recently took a pleasant, level, and mostly shady … Read more
A hike on the Bull Run Occoquan Trail, followed by a visit to Paradise Springs Winery, is an ideal way to spend an active but peaceful day outdoors in Fairfax County, Virginia. This walk … Read more
We do a lot of wandering in Fairfax County, and we’re always impressed with the hidden art we discover on our journeys. Use this guide to plan a fun outing … Read more
Sadly, Fairfax CCT Segment 6 is a long, dull slog down the sidewalk of busy Blake Lane with boundless opportunities to listen to traffic and wait at road crossings. As we noted … Read more