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Katie Gilmour Travel & Tour

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Lives in Washington D.C., DC, USA

I have worked in the travel and hospitality industry my entire career. I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to travel all over the world. My expertise is the Caribbean, Hawaii, National Parks of the United States/Canada, and the Mediterranean. I specialize in high-touch luxury service. I treat your vacation as if it’s my own and personalize your itinerary to fit your interests, budget, and vision for your vacation. I look forward to working with you!

Adventure • Photography • Luxury • Romantic • Nature • Outdoors • Foodie • Wine • People & Culture • Relaxation • Road Trip • Vegetarian • Couples • 50+ • Female Solo • Accessibility • Car-free

Elizabeth Palumbi

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Lives in NYC, NY, USA

Hello! My name is Elizabeth! I’m here to help you prepare for your trip without having to do hours of research yourself! That's a win-win!! My guides focus on: - Places to Stay - Itineraries ranging from 3 to 5 days - Places to Eat and Drink - Bookable Experiences ______________________________________ About me: - based out of New York City 🌃 - meteorologist by day ⚡️🌦️ - digital nomad for parts of the year - studied abroad in Florence in college 🇮🇹 - featured in Reuters and Bloomberg articles about traveling 🗞️ - avid traveler (30+ states and 20+ countries!) 🌎 - strong supporter of solo female travel 💃🏼 ______________________________________ Find me on Instagram 📸 @lifeofthetravelingpin for your daily female solo travels Email me at lifeofthetravelingpin@gmail.com

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Abby West

Lives in Washington D.C., DC, USA

Cofounder @ Thatch 📍Washington, DC My favorite way to get under the skin of a place is to eat! I always seek out new dishes and ingredients that are local to the place I'm visiting. My ideal day in a new city involves wandering the streets of a new neighborhood to get a feel for its energy, ducking into an art gallery or museum to see something inspiring, and then stopping for an afternoon coffee and chocolate chip cookie. At night, you'll more likely find me in a cocktail bar than a club. I also love to hike, camp, and be near the ocean! I lived for 8 years in San Francisco, and spent extended time in Lima, Peru and Mombasa, Kenya. Even though I've moved back to my hometown of Washington, DC, I still stay up to date on the SF food scene and travel back often for work! I'm pretty tapped into the DC food and coffee scene. Conversational in Spanish. Have some rusty Swahili.

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Katie Howerton

2022 Travel Journal

2022 was the year of a lot of travel redemption for most of us, but it was also the year I had to turn down trips to Portugal, Spain, and Paris, as well as have a trip to New Orleans cancelled due to Covid. But thankfully that didn’t stop me from a spring road trip to Texas, a few summer days in DC, two trips to Disney World, and lots of Tennessee day trips in between. Enjoy this travel journal of 350 (!!!) places, including: 🖼️ 42 Museums, Gardens, and Attractions ☕️ 50 Coffee Shops 🍽️ 99 Restaurants, Bakeries, and Food Trucks 🛏️ 38 Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, and Airbnbs ✨ and a whole bunch more! Scroll to the bottom for my favorites of the year!

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Our top picks for places to get your caffeine fix (or decaf, if you must). Don’t forget to tap the map in the upper right to see where they all are. Have a favorite spot we didn’t capture? DM us on IG @thatch.travel

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Budget hostels I stayed at around the world 🌎

In this guide, I'll share with you all the budget hostels I stayed at around the world and my honest opinion about them. Most of my travels I did as a solo female traveller. And hostels were often the best option - cheap, safe, great places to meet another traveller. 📍Albania 📍Belgium 📍Bosnia and Herzegovina 📍Cape Verde 📍Croatia 📍Denmark 📍Germany 📍Iceland 📍Ireland 📍Montenegro 📍North Macedonia 📍Poland 📍Portugal 📍Serbia 📍Slovakia 📍Spain 📍Turkey 📍United States

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Discover the Top Travel Destinations in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. is a treasure trove of iconic landmarks, historical significance, and vibrant culture. From majestic monuments and memorials to world-class museums and picturesque parks, the U.S. capital offers an endless array of fascinating destinations that will leave any traveler in awe. Here’s a rundown of some of the must-visit areas when you explore Washington D.C., each with its unique allure.

National Mall

A visit to Washington D.C. isn’t complete without a trip to the National Mall. Stretching from the Capitol Building to the Lincoln Memorial, this historic expanse is home to some of the nation's most recognizable landmarks. Visitors can pay their respects at the Lincoln Memorial, explore the artistic wonders within the National Gallery of Art, and admire the towering Washington Monument. Don’t miss the poignant Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the serene Reflecting Pool, perfect for a reflective stroll.

Smithsonian Museums

The Smithsonian Institution operates a remarkable array of museums, many situated along the National Mall. These institutions offer free admission, making them accessible to all visitors. Highlights include the National Museum of Natural History, where you can marvel at the Hope Diamond, and the National Air and Space Museum, featuring the

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