Washington DC
Washington D.C. is a destination that should be on every traveler's radar. Known as the capital of the United States, this vibrant city offers a wealth of attractions and activities that are sure to impress. This Evergreen State, the only state to be named after a US President, has something for every traveler. Even in the most crowded area Puget Sound, you'll see miles and miles of dense forest, hills and valleys just minutes from the city central. The monuments, the memorials, the quirky neighbourhoods are all part of the DC experience and the entire state is pretty much a paradise for lovers of the great outdoors - think thousands of square miles of great big beautiful vistas including woodlands, mountain ranges and mighty glaciers.
Tipping.
Restaurants and bars- When you eat at a restaurant, the tip should be 20% of your total bill.
Taxi- For taxi drivers, expect to tip 15%.
Hotels- Bellboys can be tipped around $2 to $3 and cleaning staff $3 to $5 per day.
Lingo in Washington.
You don’t really get to experience a language without knowing its slang. And that is so true for Washington where it makes up a huge part of the vocab! Visiting Washington for the first time? If you’re wondering what all the new words mean, we got you covered. Here’s a couple phrases to help you get by.
General lingo.
Nats = The Washington Nationals!
Seattle Tuxedo = Flannel shirt/fleece and jeans
I-5 = Interstate 5
Banana belt = Warmer region
Eating out/ shopping lingo.
Filthy = Very good
Fill me up with leaded = Coffee!
Mambo = A delicious orange condiment for dipping fried foods into
The Mall = The National Mall. Where you take your friends and family when they come and visit.
Brunch = An opportunity to drink bottomless mimosas and get some breakfast food
The mountain is out =which simply means that it's clear enough to see Mt. Rainier.
Want some jojos? = term for potato wedges
Get your flirt on!
Nothing Is Better Than Watching The Sunset On The Shore With Your Washington Sweetheart
Washingtonians Will Get You Off Of Your Couch And Into The Great Outdoors
You’ll Never Drink A Bad Beer Again
People From Washington Are Really Really Chill
A Washington Lover Will Take You To An Awesome Concert And Dance The Night Away
Transport from Washington Dulles Airport.
There are 3 ways to get from Dulles Airport to Downtown - by train, taxi or bus.
Train.
The Silver Line Express Bus provides nonstop service between Dulles Airport and the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station, which connects to the Silver Line of the D.C. metro. However it does not reach the airport and you will have to catch a taxi or bus for 15 mins. The train journey is about 1 hour but helps to avoid rush hour traffic.
Bus.
Bus is the cheapest way to travel and provide non stop service from the airport to your destination. There are 3 types of buses you can take depending on your destination.
Taxi.
Taking a taxi is the most convenient form of transport to and from the airport, the journey is about 40 mins but due to how easy it is, it can also be quite expensive, traffic severity may add to your fare.
Best time to travel.
The best times to visit Washington, D.C., are from September to November and March to May. In the autumn
