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Houses For Sale in Valley Park, MO

845 Forest Ave #303, Valley Park, MO

Price: $126500

Fantastic location, This spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath updated condo has it all, gorgeous eat in kitchen with center island, granite counters, & stainless appliances. Main floor washer/dryer (included) utility room/pantry . Living room features vaulted ceilings, leads out to a large covered deck, and additional storage locker. Master bedroom has coffered ceiling, 3 inch blinds, and can accommodate a king size bed, double door closet space. Location is close to restaurants, shops, and parks. easy access to hwy 141, hwy 44 and hwy 270 all minutes away. This unit is all electric.

55 Boyd Ave, Valley Park, MO

Price: $19900

This Lot/Land located at 55 Boyd Avenue, Valley Park, MO is currently for sale and has been listed on theochomesearch for 432 days. This property is listed by L.K. Wood Realty Services Inc for $19,900. The property has a lot size of 7,840 sqft. 55 Boyd Ave is in the 63088 ZIP code in Valley Park, MO.

61 Pharoah Dr, Valley Park, MO

Price: $138000

MOVE IN CONDITION & NOT located in a Flood Plain. 3 lots combined to sell as a total package. All brick ranch offers approx 1,426 SQ FT. 3 to 4 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. Great Room with fresh new carpet, leading to large open kitchen w/ newer Bosch dishwasher, tons of counter top & cabinet space. Main Floor Laundry. Master suite is off the back of the home w/ private full bath. 3 add’l rooms & full bath on the other side of the home. Patio area off the master suite. Fenced yard offers ample parking. Nice above ground pool with large deck! Big storage shed. This would be a great owner occupied home or fabulous rental property. Low maintenance. Refrigerator & stove are excluded from sale but negotiable. MLS includes 3 tax Id’s 26P-54-0635, 26P-54-1744, & 26P-54-1735. NOTE, 2 OF THE 3 BEDROOMS DO NOT HAVE CLOSETS, but they could be added due to the amount of space. This home is very clean & well cared for, move in at once. Slab home/no basement. Potential commercial property if desired

747 Highland Ave, Valley Park, MO

Price: $189900

Prepare to Fall in Love with this Delightfully Spacious 3-Bedroom, 3-Full-Bath Home on a Quiet Cul de Sac in Wonderful Dougherty Ferry Woods! Warm Natural Light emanates throughout this Lovely Gem, brought to you by the Three-Bay Living Room Window & Vaulted Ceiling, Stylish Sunburst Window Lights at the Entry Foyer and Sliding Glass Doors off the Dining Room. An Open Floor Plan makes Entertaining a Joy, whether Gathering Family & Friends Round the Marble-Hearth Vented Gas Fireplace in Winter or Enjoying a Breathtaking Wooded View at Summer BBQs on your Inviting 13×12 Backyard Deck! And let’s not forget about the Huge Finished Lower Level that can function as Two Distinct Activity Venues OR one Large Media/Rec Room! Newer Roof, A/C, Water Heater, Flooring, Appliances, Garage & Front Doors, Interlock Retaining Wall & More! Bedrooms are Spacious with Great Closet Space and the Oversized Garage is Extra Deep, providing Additional Hobby or Storage Options. You’ve Found It~Welcome Home!

737 Highland Ave, Valley Park, MO

Price: $184900

Move in ready split level home on a quiet cul-de-sac street. Gorgeous Brazilian cherry wood floors through main level living areas and bedrooms. Open floor plan with vaulted ceiling in the living room, kitchen and breakfast room. Lots of windows for natural light including a living room bay window. Freshly painted living areas. Three main floor bedrooms with two full baths. Updated master bath with newer vanity and tile floor. Open spindle staircase, large finished lower level rec room and utility room with laundry, oversize two car garage. Private back yard with patio backing to trees. Updates include HVAC 2012, Roof 2014, water heater 2017. Showings start Saturday February 25.

3560 Georgetowne Village Dr, Valley Park, MO

Price: $260000

This fabulous updated home will not last. Gorgeous updated kitchen w/newer white 42″ molded cabs. Newer range. Open to breakfast room and family room w/gas fireplace. Newer wood floors. Formal L/R (currently used as office) and Formal D/R (currently used as playroom. Huge master bdrm. w/ walk-in closet (currently being used as devotional room) has vaulted ceilings. 3 additional bdrms. very spacious with large hall bath with double vanity. Wonderful finished walkout lower level with newer top grade acoustic ceiling. Entire interior painted 2013. Huge deck with newer fencing and newer ste ps. Newer fence surrounds gorgeous landscaped backyard. Beautiful curb appeal. Newer carpet, newer roof, furnace and humidifier, newer water heater, newer garage door and opener.

78 Jefflyn Dr, Valley Park, MO

Price: $145000

This adorable quaint home has so much to offer a new buyer! The back yard is very private and backs to beautiful wooded land that was donated to the City. Enjoy the evenings on the over sized patio! Enough space here for table, chairs, grill and/or a fire pit! Have a pet? This yard is already fenced in. Wonderful 2 bedrooms with two full baths all with some updates. Separate dining room that leads to the large patio in back that is perfect for entertaining. Lower level features a finished family room with another full bath. The one car garage is over sized in length that is super for ad ded storage space. There is also a shed that can be used for lawn equipment or other items. Easy access to highway, close to shops, restaurants and parks. Eat in kitchen with a large sunny window to enjoy with breakfast. Refrigerator, dishwasher, stove are included. Kitchen table set and chairs is negotiable.

156 Glenbarr Ct, Valley Park, MO

Price: $174900

* OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 2 from 1-3pm * Take a look at this well-maintained multi-level home that exudes attractive charm, curb appeal and 1400+ sf of living space. Impressive 3BR/2BTH residing in the popular subdivision of Highland Village backs to large and level common ground. Open concept floor plan showcases vaulted DR and LR combo with access to expansive deck. Kitchen features smooth cook top, microwave and pantry. Master suite highlights large mirrored closet and master bth w/ walk-in shower. Two addl BR’s share full bth. Downstairs a lower level showcases a rec and family rm, laundry rm and access to 2 car rear entry garage. NEW water heater and HVAC. Valley Park School District. Close proximity to Castlewood Park and highways 141 and 44. Great home for entertaining and family living. Move-in ready and can close fast! HIGHLIGHT OF ITS NEIGHBORHOOD!

829 Crescent Ridge Dr, Valley Park, MO

Price: $259000

Updated Vaulted Great Room Ranch!! 3 Bedrooms..2 1/2 Baths. Light and Bright Open Floor Plan With Beautiful Brazilian Hardwood Floors, Updated Kitchen With Custom Cabinetry, Tile Backsplash, Under Cabinet Lighting and Corian Tops..Main Floor Laundry Room, Master Suite With Walk-In Closet, Spacious Bath and Door Leading To Upper Deck..Extensive Finished Lower Level With Full Bar..Large Rec Area and Play Room, Half Bath, Cedar Closet and Plenty of Storage! Large Lot Backing To Trees.. New Roof..Vinyl Siding and Enclosed Soffits..Low Traffic Street..Great Location!

340 Crescent Ave, Valley Park, MO

Price: $204900

Charming Three Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Ranch On A Quiet Cul De Sac in Summertree Subdivision. You Walk Right Into The Gleaming Hardwood Floors Throughout Most Of The Main Floor. Gorgeous Great Room Filled With An Abundance Of Natural Light and Vaulted Ceilings. Very Spacious Open Floor Plan Leading You Into The Breakfast Room and Kitchen With Butcher Block Countertops and A Breakfast Bar Making It The Perfect Space For Entertaining. Off The Breakfast Room Are Sliding Glass Doors That Lead You Out To Your Gigantic Deck, and Steps Down To A Second Deck With A Pergola. The Views From The Bac kyard Are Stunning! This Wooded and Private Lot Make For A Gorgeous Peaceful Setting. Main Floor Master Bedroom Suite With Hardwood Floors, A Walk in Closet and Full Bathroom With Double Sinks and Ceramic Tile Floors. Two More Bedrooms and One More Full Bathroom On The Main Floor. Partially Finished Walk Out Lower Level With A Rec Room and Family Room. Very Convenient Location With Easy Access To 141, 44 and 270!!

49 Boyd Ave, Valley Park, MO

Price: $155900

BOM-No Fault of Sellers – This beautifully updated 3-bd, 2.5 bt home in Valley Park sits on 2 lots w/a large level yard, huge patio with beautiful built-in fire pit & long driveway for up to 6 cars. The interior has hardwood flooring throughout main floor & partially upstairs. Enjoy the large eat-in kitchen, separate dining room & spacious Living room w/guest half-bath on main floor laundry & utility room. The pocket doors, six panel doors are nice perks. There is tons of storage & lots of counter space w/roll-out shelving. New tilt-in windows with arched tops for added light & elegance , updated lighting, & separate patio entrance for convenience. The upstairs has a HUGE master suite with private bath and composite deck Balcony, TWO walk-in closets, ceiling fans, vaulted ceiling & separate sitting room with access to the private balcony. New hot water tank, vinyl siding maintenace free. No access to crawl space and there is not a basement.

413 Seton Hall Ct, Valley Park, MO

Price: $215000

You will LOVE this gorgeous 2 story home located in the heart of Valley Park!!!! This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home dazzles with newer laminate flooring on the main level. The great room is a perfect place for entertaining with the wood burning fireplace. Upgrades include a new water heater (2015) and new roof, gutters and downspouts (March 2016). The unfinished basement has a rough in and is ready for your finishing touches!! This home is within walking and biking distance to Vance Trails and Meramec Landing Park. There is also access to the Meramec River Trail that connects to Simpson Pa rk and Kirkwood Park. Be the LUCKY buyer and schedule your showing today!!!

328 Valparaiso Ct, Valley Park, MO

Price: $244900

*Open House Sunday, April 9, 1-3*Well designed newer 2-story with 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half baths designed for today’s lifestyle. Beautiful curb appeal & landscaping greet you on arrival with a covered front porch. The main level has an open floor plan with a large living room featuring a wood burning fireplace and separate dining area. The spacious eat-in kitchen offers 42″ cabinets with granite counters, custom tile backsplash, stainless appliances, walk-in pantry, and access to the main floor laundry and attached 2 car garage. The upper level boasts the vaulted 18’X17′ master bedro om suite with a walk-in closet and full bath with soaking tub, separate shower & double vanity. The finished walk-out basement has a nice family room with a half bath and ample storage. A sliding glass door leads to the patio and deck overlooking the fenced backyard backing to tress. Other updates include- fresh paint, crown molding, carpeting, lighting, baseboards & more! HWA Home Warranty!

236 Crescent Valley Ct, Valley Park, MO

Price: $225000

Immaculate, meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, 3 full bath, 2 car garage house on quiet cul-de- sac in small neighborhood in great West County location (Hwy 141 and Big Bend).Open floor plan showcases spacious updated kitchen with ample cabinet and counter space. Kitchen updates include granite counter top, stainless steel appliances, ceramic backsplash and new light fixtures. Two full bathrooms on main floor updated with new vanity & ceramic flooring. Finished LL includes a full bathroom, bonus room, large recreation area and laundry/storage room. Private backyard is landscaped with a large variety of perennials. Extras and updates include new carpet in lower level, A/C unit, new slider door to patio, 2 blinds throughout house, new light fixtures and ceiling fan, landscape lighting, outdoor dusk-to-dawn and motion detector lights. Walking distance to wooded one mile trail meandering throughout Ohlendorf park and beautiful Twin Oaks Park. This move in ready home will not disappoint.

601 Leonard Ave, Valley Park, MO

Price: $72500

OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY IS VALLEY PARK*LARGE 1.5 STORY WITH 3 MAIN FLOOR BEDROOMS*AN ADDITIONAL 3 ROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS*SOME UPDATES TO THE BATHROOM*CHECK OUT THE SYSTEMS*OVER 1700 SQ FT OF LIVING SPACE*BRING YOUR COLOR SCHEME & ROLL WITH IT*HURRY*PRICED TO MOVE QUICKLY* *all highest & best offers are to be submitted by 9am on Monday 3-13-17*

712 Benton St, Valley Park, MO

Price: $94500

This charming home is a must see! It features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2nd floor laundry and so much more. Hurry this will not last long at this great price! If buyer is planning on occupying property please have them sign the owner occupant form and submit with initial offer. To make an offer all selling agents go to the Homepath website and see instructions attached. Property is in Flood Zone AE which means flood insurance is mandatory.

628 Vest Ave, Valley Park, MO

Price: $124900

NEW PRICE! This attractive traditional home is priced to sell fast! With plenty of living space, newer detached two-car garage, and fenced back yard you won’t find anything like it at this price. Welcoming entry foyer and two porches accent the original turn of the century character and charm. Once inside, you will appreciate the warm colors, and tidy appointments that make this house feel like home. Spacious main floor living room, and upstairs family room will give you plenty of room to relax and visit, while the ample bedrooms will accommodate larger beds without being crowded. Large upstairs sitting room with draw curtains can serve as a 3rd bedroom. sellers are providing a one year home protection warranty. Valley Park schools have received the Distinction in Performance Award by the State of Missouri, perfect score for six consecutive years. Agent is related to sellers. Don’t delay, come see it today!

12 Wynstay Ave, Valley Park, MO

Price: $189900

Move-in ready and bright 3 bedroom, 2 bath greatroom ranch style home. The open floor plan allows light into all the rooms making the wood floors throughout the house shine. The beautifully landscaped backyard is large, flat, and fully fenced with a bi-level deck and newly added pergola. This home has many amenities such as: rough in full bath in basement, Six panel doors, updated kitchen and baths, vaulted ceilings, brick fireplace, walk in master bedroom closet, bay window, two car garage, and much more. This is a great home waiting for you to see.

259 Wynstay Ave, Valley Park, MO

Price: $184900

Beautifully Updated! Open Floor Plan! Light & bright! Darling 2-3 bedroom, 2 bath home with vaulted ceilings in living, dining & kitchen. Bay window in dining room with French doors leading to three season room & brick patio. Huge fenced backyard (.56 ac) backs to trees. Beautifully updated stainless kitchen with wood cabinets & limestone tile backsplash. Fresh paint & new frieze carpeting. Luxuriously remodeled hall bath w/Jacuzzi tub & subway tile. Beautiful finished, flexible lower level flexible that has been used as both a family room & a 3rd bedroom. Beautifully remodeled full bat h here & laundry/storage area. Some other features include Brazilian hardwood floors in dining room & foyer, French doors in Dining Room & Master Bedroom, window seat in LR, many new fixtures. Full list of updates, upgrades & special features is too long to list but available upon request. Full price offer includes refrigerator, washer, dryer & Home Warranty. Must See and Move-In Ready!

1009 Hidden Ridge Trl, Valley Park, MO

Price: $104500

This wonderful 2 bedroom, 2 full bath redone condo offers an open floor plan, wood burning fireplace and a covered parking. Lots of green space comes with this condo and there are sliding glass doors in the master BR and the DR that step out to a large deck backing to the beautiful view of common ground. The redone kitchen has a pantry, hard surface countertops, soft close cabinets, built-in microwave, dishwasher and plenty of natural light. Both bathrooms have been redone. There is also a main floor laundry and washer and dryer stay. A private storage locker on deck is an added benefit Great location, quiet complex, close to Castle Park, Shopping, restaurants, and easy access to 141 and 44. Condo complex has an inground pool.

from http://www.theochomesearch.com/houses-for-sale-in-valley-park-mo/

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crussssell · 5 years ago

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As part of my ten day vacation in the United States before heading to Korea for my new job – find out more here – I spent two nights in Washington D.C. Having never visited or stayed in the city, I was surprised to see just how much much the cheapest hotel options cost. Thankfully, because I’m a Genius member at Booking.com I received a whopping 28% off my stay at the River Inn in the Foggy Bottom district of the city. If you’d like to learn more about why I use Booking.com and how to use the website, you can read my guide here. For the purposes of this review I’ll be discussing pricing in terms of the numbers quoted for non-Genius members, as I’m aware not everybody is a part of the programme.

To see my other hotel reviews for cities in Asia, Europe and North America, click here. For a vlog on my time spent in the city and a more in-depth look at the room itself, you can subscribe to my YouTube channel here.

Cost

For two nights, one of them being a Saturday, I paid $250 for a studio apartment. Like most cities across the globe, prices for Fridays and Saturdays are slightly inflated, so if you’re staying midweek I suspect you’ll pay a little less than the $125 nightly fee I was quoted.

It’s also important to note that all Washington D.C hotels have a standard 14.95% tax on top of room rates, and many have what they call Resort Fees. The River Inn does not have such a fee, however others that I looked at ranged from $20 per night to $30 per night per guest.

Location

Nestled in a quiet residential street on 25th NW between I and J streets, the River Inn was just a 2 block walk from the Foggy Bottom metro station (blue, silver, orange lines) and 11 from the Lincoln Memorial.

The hotel itself had a highly recommended restaurant, but there were plenty nearby at all price points. There was a 7-Eleven a block over, and Union Station was a fifteen minute commute via Metro. Foggy Bottom is one of the most popular neighbourhoods in D.C and alongside neighbouring Georgetown are a hub for students and young professionals. Compared with other accommodations in a similar price range, the hotel had an outstanding location that was central and accessible without the chaos of a downtown location.

I will also add that you have to pay by card at the front desk and the cost of your stay plus a $50 security deposit will be charged as a pending fee to your card at check-in but the amount, minus the deposit if you haven’t damaged anything or charged food to your room, will be taken from the account when you check out.

Decor

The hotel was, for the most part, very modern and minimalist in ya decor. The front patio area had tables and chairs with trees covered in fairy lights, where you could go to work or use the restaurant services and eat outdoors. The small restaurant, the reception area and hallways to rooms were decorated in varying shades of browns and creams. This decor slightly juxtaposed the modernity of the actual room, but added a warmth and cosines to the building whilst leaving me with the feeling that the place I was sleeping was crisp and clean. The white walls, contrasting deep wooden floors and blue accents really reinforced a sense of modernity and freshness in the room.

Whilst typically I’m not a fan of varying interior designs and concepts within buildings, but I think this was done deliberately to evoke such a feeling in guests and was both a smart move and well executed.

Rooms

There are 4 room types within the 8 floors of this hotel, from Studio Queen to a Potomac King Suite and prices ranging from £119 to £214 per night. I opted for a Queen Studio, which included a king bed and sofa as well as a small kitchenette, bathroom, large desk space and a small getting ready area outside the bathroom. The room itself was huge, with plenty of space for 2 people plus an infinite amount of luggage.

The kitchen had a full sized fridge and freezer with a gas stove top, microwave and Keurig coffee machine supplied with pods. There were two sets of dishes, cutlery, mugs and glassware. From there was a large desk, which was also the only place in the room to eat at a table aside from the small side table at the sofa. There were windows that spanned the width of the room, allowing plenty of light in despite another tall building directly facing the hotel. There was a double fitted wardrobe with safe, iron and ironing board, plenty of hangers and space to stow away suitcases and bags.

Besides the kitchen, which was a little outdated, the fittings and fixtures in the room and bathroom really impressed me. Kohler bathroom fittings with a huge ring-lit mirror, bedsides lamps equipped with two sockets in each and plenty of sockets throughout the rest of the room. It was simple in its design, but an elevated simplicity.

Amenities

This is a section that sometimes I’m unable to fill out in these reviews, but thankfully the River Inn offered plenty of those, too. Like I mentioned earlier in this article, there is a restaurant attached to the hotel where room service can be ordered or you can opt to eat in the restaurant itself. On the fridge door there was also an option to order items to stock the fridge, so you can use the kitchen. In all honestly, unless you’re visiting on business and have a fully covered stay then I’d recommend shopping at the 7-Eleven instead because prices were pretty inflated. There was also a full laundry service that was collected daily, at a fee, whilst rooms were being turned over. Over the summer months the hotel also offers free bikes to explore the city, free attendance at a yoga class in Georgetown once a week and some discounts to other health and wellness activities in the surrounding area.

Cleanliness

Thankfully I was pleased with the cleanliness of this hotel, both inside and out. Each morning the fallen leaves were swept up from the sidewalk in front of the building and then it was hosed down, the reception area, corridors and restaurant were clean and the room immaculate.

Staff

Again, I’m glad to say I was delighted with the service. Any queries we had regarding directions and restaurant recommendations we were given an abundance of recommendations and help. Around fifteen minutes after check-in we received a courtesy call from the front desk making sure we were happy with the room, which is the first time this has happened for me and really added a nice touch to the stay. When we called on our first evening to ask for our air conditioning to be lowered, a porter was with us within five minutes and fixed it right away. Lovely, lovely staff and excellent service all round.

If you aren’t able to tell by this point in the review then I’m happy to tell you I was thoroughly delighted with this stay. If ever I make it back to D.C I will for sure stay here again and will recommend it to friends and family. For more content like this directly to your inbox, subscribe to my blog at http://www.caitlinjeanrussell/subscribe or click here.

The River Inn (Washington D.C) As part of my ten day vacation in the United States before heading to Korea for my new job - find out more here - I spent two nights in Washington D.C.

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noplacecalledhome · 7 years ago

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10 Best Hotels To Stay In Petworth District of Columbia – Top Hotel Reviews

Petworth District of Columbia is beautiful and has lots of hotels. Ofcourse we are only looking for the best hotels in Petworth District of Columbia. It’s important to compare them because there are so many places to stay in Petworth District of Columbia. You’re probably wondering where to stay in Petworth District of Columbia. To see which hotel sounds better than the other, we created a top 10 list. The list will make it a lot easier for you to make a great decision. We know you only want the best hotel and preferably something with a reasonable price.

Our list contains 10 hotels of which we think are the best hotels in Petworth District of Columbia right now. Still, some of you are more interested in the most popular hotels in Petworth District of Columbia with the best reviews, and that’s completely normal! You can check out the link below.

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10 Best Hotels In Petworth District Of Columbia:

Asante Sana Inn

Description:

Asante Sana Inn is located in the Northwest neighborhood in Washington, DC, 10 miles from National Harbor and 22 miles from Chantilly.Each room has a flat-screen TV. Certain units have a sitting area for your convenience.You will find a shared kitchen at the property.Bike rental is available at this inn and the area is popular for biking. Annapolis is 29 miles from Asante Sana Inn, and Arlington is 4 miles away. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 6 miles from the property.

Northwest is a great choice for travelers interested in city walks, culture and walking.

Reviews:

It was nice and close to the metro station and the neighborhood was pleasant. I also liked that they sent me everything I needed in my confirmation email.

I liked the neighborhood. It had character. It is across the street from an elementary school. A regular neighborhood, comfortable accommodations, all in all excellent

The older building has some character and warmth which was a plus. Great location close to some great restaurants, bars, and convenient for traveling around DC. Full kitchen was a perk though we didn’t partake due to work constraints. Pet Friendly with a fee.

Location and access to a kitchen were the reasons we selected the inn.

The property is on a residential block and is really a home converted into an inn. It is more like a brownstone. Olivia was very sweet. Since we were 4 we were given the loft which is a walk up. You have access to the entire house but we really only used our room. There is a restaurant/bar on the corner and a large selection of stores and fast food places are about a 2 block walk. For finer dining you do have to go a little further. We were lucky and found parking directly in front of the inn. To see the sights one is better off taking a bus or the metro which is where the shops and restaurants are also a 2 block walk. Buses are $2. and children are free. On our last day we drove to the Capital and were able to find parking directly in front of the lawn. Metered parking. Warning!!! all meters with red caps are for handicapped. Luckily someone told me.

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The LINE Hotel DC

Description:

Housed in a neoclassical church in Adams Morgan, LINE DC features 60-foot vaulted ceilings, millwork and brass detailing, and large copper entry doors – the 20th century structure sits alongside a contextual addition connected through the lobby. It is located 1.8 miles from Downtown Washington, DC. Free WiFi is offered.All units feature a private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. All units include a seating area for your convenience. You will find a coffee machine in the room. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV is available.“A Rake’s Progress” is a wood-fired American restaurant led by Chef Spike Gjerde and mixologist Corey Polyoka. They will also host the lobby coffee bar, “The Cup We All Race 4”.James Beard finalist and DC local Erik Bruner-Yang, of Maketto, introduces two new restaurant concepts, “Brothers and Sisters” and “Spoken English.”LINE DC features a number of dining and drinking options, a live broadcast radio station and a rooftop with views encompassing the Washington Monument and the Washington National Cathedral.LINE DC is located between Dupont Circle metro and Columbia Heights metro stations. The Smithsonian National Zoological Park is 2,800 feet away. Washington Convention Center and the White House are both within 2.2 miles of the property. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 7.8 miles from LINE DC.

Northwest is a great choice for travelers interested in city walks, culture and walking.

Reviews:

Bed was amazing. The food was fantastic and the staff very helpful

it looks very cool, and very convenient. Pretty close to Georgetown

Beautiful hotel in a renovated old church. They totally welcomed me having a dog (gave her a dog bed and bowls) and everything was gorgeous and simple and lovely.

This was the first time I stayed at The Line, and it certainly won’t be the last. In fact, I’m booking again for next week. The staff was efficient and extremely courteous, and the services and amenities are excellent.

Comfortable and beautifully decorated room, with a great bed and an excellent working space. Great bars and food, staff was very nice!

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Motel 6 Washington DC

Description:

Motel 6 Washington, D.C. is 5 miles from the Martin Luther King Junior Memorial. This motel offers an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi in every guest room.Expanded cable TV and a work desk are included in the cream-colored, traditional-style rooms. Guests can make free local calls.Washington, D.C. Motel 6 offers a 24-front desk along with free morning coffee and a vending machine with drinks.The motel is a 2-minute walk from Battleground National Cemetery and a 13-minute walk from the Takoma Metro Station. The White House and downtown Washington, D.C. are 5 miles away.

Northwest is a great choice for travelers interested in city walks, culture and walking.

Reviews:

This Motel 6 was fine for our needs. It was quiet, clean, and located well for us. It was also cheap which is what you want in a Motel 6. If you are looking for frills, you need to get else where and pay more. For us, it was quiet, clean, convenient and the staff was helpful and friendly.

A comfortable, clean establishment, and a very spacious room. Located in a relatively quiet district, but with good connections and amenities. Nearest Metro station is Takoma, which is on the Red line (direct connection to Union Station). There are a number of cafés &c. in the vicinity of Takoma station, and there is a large Safeway grocery-store very close to the motel (and open late), on Georgia Avenue in the downtown direction.

They did not have our reservation we were turned away

Convenience to public transport, cheap laundry facilities, friendly staff

Near shops. Polite staff. Machines to buy soda/microwave.

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Windsor Inn Hotel

Description:

Originally built in 1913 as a luxury apartment building, this small European-style hotel has been updated with many styles of rooms that accommodate business travelers and tourists alike.Located close to the Dupont Metro station and the 13th/U St Metro station, the hotel provides easy access to Washington DC and the surrounding areas. The hotel is also convenient placed for visiting local restaurants and shopping.The Windsor Inn’s Art Deco lobby has original curved counters, moldings, and floor tiles from the 1920s renewal. In 1986, the owner added a 9-room annex, creating a diverse and unique 46-room hotel.

Northwest is a great choice for travelers interested in city walks, culture and walking.

Reviews:

Very friendly staff on the first night; comfortable bed.

Hotel has good location, which is the traditional blocks near White House. You can see the history of this city. There are many perfect restaurants near the hotel. I went to anywhere by bus or metro. The crews in hotel are nice, and they have a lovely cat sleeping on the lounge. If you just need a warm and clean sleeping bed, that’s it! But if you prefer the luxury room, you should go to Hilton.

The convenient location, the friendly desk staff, the price, the charming decor and building.

Easy to find and it was convenient that there was a microwave in the lobby.

It’s good value for money and much cheaper than the venue for my meetings

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Omni Shoreham Hotel

Description:

Situated on 11 acres in the beautiful Rock Creek Park in northwest Washington, D.C., this historic hotel has been host to presidents, world leaders and inaugural balls since 1930.Omni Shoreham offers tasteful and comfortable accommodations. After a day of work or sightseeing, relax in the dry sauna or take a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool surrounded by lush landscaping. Massages, facials and more spa services are available in-room upon request.The National Zoo, the Capitol and the White House are within 2 miles of the hotel. Experience the greats sights and atmosphere of Washington, D.C. at Shoreham.

Northwest is a great choice for travelers interested in city walks, culture and walking.

Reviews:

I loved the staff and the layout of the lobby. Very nice. And I loved the 24 hour access to the gym.

The only thing I can say that I liked is that it was a beautiful hotel once I got in.

The room service food was very nice. Housekeeping was amazing Very polite Very Comfortable bed Decent bathroom Walk-in Closet Nice tv Spacious

It’s a beautiful hotel. Good location. The price was right.

I only stayed at the hotel for one night, but it was a great stay. Overall, the staff was very friendly and helpful. I had a massage at the spa, which was small and simple but it did the trick. I think it’s ridiculous that you have to pay for wifi when you’re already paying so much for a room – how is free wifi not standard at these nice hotels by now? Besides that, no major complaints. All in all a beautiful old hotel in a fantastic location.

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Churchill Hotel Near Embassy Row

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Featuring free WiFi and a fitness center, Churchill Hotel Near Embassy Row offers accommodations in Washington, DC. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Private parking is available on site.Every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms have a sitting area where you can relax. Every room has a private bathroom fitted with a bathtub or shower. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer.You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.National Harbor is 9 miles from Churchill Hotel Near Embassy Row, and Chantilly is 21 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 4.3 miles from Churchill Hotel Near Embassy Row.

Northwest is a great choice for travelers interested in city walks, culture and walking.

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Restaurant very convenient and good food! Comfy bed.

Location was great for our purposes, room was clean, enormous and well appointed, bed was very comfortable.

Rooms were renewed and fresh – a pleasant surprise from the last time

Truly courteous staff. The Churchill Hotel is a great value, but not high on amenities. That said, there are many restaurants and even a very good gym within a couple of blocks. Very convenient for events at the Washington Hilton. I would certainly stay again.

The staff were excellent and professional . Environment was beautiful and very neat

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Kimpton Carlyle Hotel Dupont Circle

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Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Kimpton Carlyle Hotel Dupont Circle offers accommodations in Washington, DC, just 9 miles from National Harbor. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.The rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain units have a sitting area where you can relax. The rooms include a private bathroom fitted with a bathtub or shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and a hairdryer.There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.Chantilly is 21 miles from Kimpton Carlyle Hotel Dupont Circle, and Annapolis is 30 miles away. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 4.3 miles from Kimpton Carlyle Hotel Dupont Circle.

Northwest is a great choice for travelers interested in city walks, culture and walking.

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Located very close to DuPont Metro. Beautiful inside. Amazing shower. Comfortable bed! Wine hour everyday from 5-6!

The bed was great. Complimentary coffee and wine in the lobby were also quite nice. Bathroom was very nice. The restaurant is outstanding, but a bit pricey. I do mean the food was outstanding.

The location is great and the staff was very friendly. Upon arrival there were 22 people ahead of me for check-in. There was a very sweet woman passing out free wine to the guests waiting to check-in. I chose to leave because I had an appointment and could not wait. I returned at midnight to check-in without difficulty.

It is in a great clean neighborhood with many restaurants and things to do in the area. Staff was super nice and friendly and made feel welcome. Valet also extremely friendly.

The calamari supreme! Also discover my new favorite white wine, Jean-Marc Brocard 2015 Sainte-Claire (chablis)

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Washington Marriott Wardman Park

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Washington Marriott Wardman Park offers a well-equipped fitness centre in a scenic area in Washington DC. It is 2,650 feet from the National Zoological Park.Each room of Washington Marriott Wardman Park is fitted with tea and coffee making facilities, a work desk and a flat-screen TV.A car rental service is available at Marriott Wardman Park. Public parking is offered at the hotel.Marriott Wardman Park’s steakhouse, Stone’s Throw Restaurant and Bar, serves steaks, chops and seafood dishes. The hotel’s Lobby Bar provides a wide selection of refreshing drinks and snacks.Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 8.1 miles from Washington Marriott Wardman Park. Woodley Park-Zoo Metro Station is 550 feet away.

Northwest is a great choice for travelers interested in city walks, culture and walking.

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It was a beautiful hotel. The hotel was located near the subway and lots of restaurants.

very comfortable and pet friendly; 10 min drive to downtown and 25 min drive to Alexandria. staff were very helpful and accommodating since I brought my pet! I would deff go back

The employees were absolutely amazing! We had some issues one night but the gentleman who checked us out was more than willing to help us and make sure our experience was great!

We loved the location of this hotel property, the awesome concierge service, and staff, our room and floor, the complimentary breakfast each morning during our stay, the gymn and shops, how quick it was to get to sightseeing attractions, and the hotel restaurant. This will be where we stay whenever visiting the DC area. We just loved it!

Having stayed here 8 years ago, our expectations were pretty high. Unfortunately, the hotel got old without any refurbishment and it shows. But, the exterior still looks incredibly well, as well as most of the common spaces. The rooms are fine, but slightly worn out. National Zoo and National Cathedral are just a close drive away.

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The Normandy Hotel

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Located in Washington, D.C.’s Embassy District, this modern hotel is 2 miles from the National Mall. It offers free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.Each bright guest room at The Normandy Hotel is equipped with a flat-screen TV. A work desk and in-room safe are also provided.The Normandy’s elegant lobby boasts a fireplace, chess set, and book library. The front desk is open 24 hours a day and laundry facilities are available.The shops and restaurants at Dupont Circle are just a 15-minute walk away from Hotel Normandy. The Smithsonian National Zoological Park is 1 miles from the property.

Northwest is a great choice for travelers interested in city walks, culture and walking.

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We loved the area and though there were renovations being done on the hotel we had a nice stay. Very happy with the price.

It was a cute boutique hotel that had very clean rooms and in a quiet area. The staff was very courteous and professional.

Faren and Wilke were both delightful young ladies and were very helpful!

Everything about the place was enjoyable. I liked the decor and how cozy the hotel was.

Very nice hangout area with 24/7 cookies and hot beverages !

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Washington Hilton

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Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Washington Hilton offers accommodations in Washington, DC. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.A flat-screen TV with cable channels is available.There is a gift shop at the property.The hotel also provides car rental. National Harbor is 9 miles from Washington Hilton, and Chantilly is 21 miles away. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 4.3 miles from Washington Hilton.

Northwest is a great choice for travelers interested in city walks, culture and walking.

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All the staff were so friendly and it was incredible. Everybody had a smile on their face everybody was willing to help when you felt lost. Places come and go but the people were amazing and make the place exceptional.

Complements to the valet parking. The attendant was super friendly and quick!

It was absolutely perfect. It is a beautiful facility. Everything was clean and the room and bed very comfortable. Staff was so courteous and friendly. Highly recommend a stay here.

The staff was nice and professional. They took there time explaining were things were.

Great view, easy parking, phenomenal customer service

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Top Hotels In Petworth District Of Columbia Conclusion:

The above is a top selection of the best hotels to stay in Petworth District of Columbia to help you with your search. We know it’s not that easy to find the best hotel because there are just so many places to stay in Petworth District of Columbia but we hope that the above-mentioned tips have helped you make a good decision.

We also hope that you enjoyed our top ten list of the best hotels in Petworth District of Columbia. And we wish you all the best with your future stay!

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15 Houses Under 50K: January 2017 Edition

by Elizabeth Finkelstein

Just because I know that most of you have long lists of New Year’s resolutions that begin with “fix up an old house” (am I right?), I’ve rounded up 15+ gorgeous historical homes for sale for under $50,000 that are just waiting for a little TLC. And lest I forgot to mention it, if you LOVE cheap old houses as much as we do, make sure to follow our other Instagram feed @cheapoldhouses on which we showcase only gorgeous historical homes for sale for under $100,000. (If you come across any beautiful old houses for sale for under $50,000, send them along to us at [email protected]) Also… We don’t personally represent any of these homes. We’ve provided a link back to the original listing in the description for each home. Click through if you’re looking for more information!

1 89-91 Market St, Salem City, NJ Source: CIRCA, courtesy of RE/MAX Connection $49,900 Ageless beauty abounds, with this historic gem that awaits its new owners. The Alphonso Eakin house and adjoining historic property boast tons of original woodwork, fireplaces and all the Victorian Charm one could ask for. This ‘diamond in the rough’, located across from the Salem County courthouse and offices, would make a great professional office or be a beautiful home with all the historical significance desired.This one of a kind property is priced to sell, so do not hesitate. Make your appointment to take a walk through yesterday, today. Property being offered “as is” Sale includes 93 Market St., which is currently tenant occupied.

2 200 S Main St, Mount Gilead, NC Source: Preservation North Carolina $39,000 The 1 1/2-story Haywood-Taft House is located in the picturesque Town of Mt. Gilead on a large green lot on Main Street just south of the downtown historic district. This home has an inviting pattern book-inspired front porch draped with carved and sawnwork ornament, a spacious, Georgian-plan interior with mantels in nearly every room, and many other original features. An unusual slate chimney on the rear kitchen wing wall exemplifies the wealth of materials enriching the buildings in this charming Uwharrie Mountain town.

3 110 W Elizabeth Street, Paris, IL Source: CIRCA, courtesy of Coldwell Banker Heart of America Realtors $19,900 Historic all brick home built in 1905. 4 beds and 2 baths, Lots of natural woodwork, built-ins and wood floors. Needs TLC. Sold as-is. Schools and utility suppliers unknown. Sq. ft. from assessor site.

4 81 W Louisville St, Clayton, AL Source: Realtor, courtesy of Altisource Homes $26,500 Great opportunity to own this 7 bedroom 2 bathroom single family home. This property built in 1904 features hardwood flooring, a wrap around front porch, and has approximately 4,071 square feet of living space on a 0.67 +/- acre of land. Bring your ideas and design and see how you can transform this place into just what you’ve been looking for.

5 129 N 14th St, Griffin, GA Source: ERA Sunrise Realty $49,000 1920s rehab waiting for YOUR special touch. Can you imagine all the improvements you can make with so much space to transform? Possibilities are limitless with this property. This house is located blocks away from shopping and dining. Home is handicap accessible with front porch ramp. Fireplaces in main area and master bedroom. House is vacant. Go ahead and check it out.

6 320 N Commerce St, Aulander, NC Source: Realtor, courtesy of Freeman Realty $28,900 CIRCA 1900 – This two story farm style house is anxiously awaiting a new owner whose dream it is to restore a turn of the century home. Located in the small town of Aulander, NC, this home features an open kitchen, dining and family room area. There is also a downstairs bedroom, bath, laundry room and a living room/parlor. The front foyer boasts a beautiful staircase that leads to two additional upstairs bedrooms. Several of the rooms have original mantles and many charming features of the home are still in place, including the front door with top and side transoms. Situated on a nice 1/2 acre lot, you’ll also find a classic country style front porch, a side entry porch and some outbuildings. Priced to sell, below tax value, this home is in need of repairs and is ready for someone to lovingly restore it back to its former beauty.

7 203 Church St, Trenton, SC Source: Realtor, courtesy of Woodward and Associates $50,000 Are you up for the Challenge? Come to Trenton and restore this 1890’s home that needs a complete remodel. Once a beauty in it’s time and could be once again. Cash Buyers only.

8 1500 Berkley Ave, Bessemer, AL Source: CIRCA, courtesy of Great Western Realty $48,000 Historic beauty in the heart of Bessemer southside. Great old world charm wrap around front porch. Heart pine wood floors through out, transom windows over doors, all original wood baseboards and doors, tall celings. Six fireplaces, basement has old meat storage room. Not far from the Moody Mansion. Come grab your piece of history. Motivated Seller.

9 32 High Street, Orange, MA Source: Estately, courtesy of Godin Real Estate $50,000 Stepping into the past, this is a large 1850’s Mansard roof home and barn with frontage on High St. and North Main St. Located next door to the Orange Historical Society, there are nice views to the southeast. Many intact architectural features to be found in both buildings. Property will not qualify for all types of financing.

10 411 N Main St, Georgetown, OH Source: HER Realtors $34,900 NICE, HISTORICAL STYLE HOUSE, GREAT LOCATION IN TOWN. NEEDS SOME REPAIRS. BUT LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION, THIS HAS ALL THE CHARM OF THE TURN OF THE CENTURY, JUST NEEDS YOU TO BRING IT OUT! 7 DAYS ON MARKET BEFORE OFFERS CAN BE LOOKED AT SELLER MAY ACCEPT AN OFFER ANY TIME PRIOR.

11 412 E Lyle St, Milford, IL Source: Realtor, courtesy of Rosenboom Realty Inc. $48,900 Some work started on this huge Victorian–you can finish! Original woodwork, gorgeous open staircase, beveled and stain glass windows, pocket doors. Some new drywall. Lots of HW floors. 2nd floor bath roughed in. Newer furnace. Newer kitchen and bathroom. Huge floored attic. 2 staircases. “Other” room is butler’s pantry off kitchen. “Bonus room” is open area on 2nd floor off main staircase. Tremendous potential to restore a once-beautiful home!

12 506 Bringle Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC Source: CIRCA, courtesy of Keller Williams Lake Norman $40,000 VICTORIAN CHARMER IN NEED OF TLC. Come see this Victorian beauty with 12 ft ceilings, floor to ceiling led pane windows, 5 cast iron wood burning fire places. Located in the Historical District of Salisbury and just minutes from I85, local shopping, dining and entertainment. Roof was replaced by the town of Salisbury and some of the siding repaired as well. With all of the original architecture throughout the home, the details on the front door, staircase, windows, this could be a show stopper

13 460 N Cypress St, Florence, AL Source: Realtor, courtesy of Karen Rose Real Estate $46,800 UNA area location. 2 Story traditional built in 1901. 4 or 5 bedrooms, 2 baths. Upgrades include Central HVAC, Aluminum siding. composition shingled roof. Large asphalt parking lot at the back. 10 to 12 FT ceilings, original fireplace mantels in 4 rooms. Large eat-in kitchen. Great location This close to University of North Alabama, the neighborhood is mixed with single family residences and also multi family apartment buildings. Other historical homes in the neighborhood are being updated and restored. Alabama Redemption Rights may apply. Open for Owner occupant and investor offers, cash only. Proof of cash funds to purchase is required with your offer.

14 465 S Main St, Canton, IL Source: Keller Williams Realty $14,000 Sold as is.

15 1317 S Maple St, Carthage, MO Source: Realtor, courtesy of Realty Executives Tri-States $53,800 (close enough!) Great investment opportunity! Electrical has been updated and the hot water heater is newer. There is central heat and air for the downstairs. With a practical remodel this property has potential to be cozy and endearing. The entryway leads into a spacious living room and on into a formal dining room with a built-in hutch and shelving to showcase family heirlooms. The upstairs features 2 very large bedrooms with window seats and the remodeled full bath boasts a charming claw-foot tub. Come visit this property, sit on the front porch under the decorative ginger-breading and listen to the bustle of the Maple Leaf City.

Bonus #1 109 S Trenton St, Rutherford, TN Source: United Country – Southern Lifestyle Properties, LLC $40,000 Old funeral home converted to a home for a large family. Five plus bedrooms and three baths in a small West TN town. Several fireplaces and hardwood floors throughout. Large lot with a 3 car and 1 car garages. This would be ideal for a large family or could be converted again to a multiple family investment property. So many possibilities, you will just have to take a look. Contact Bradley at 731-431-9479 or Meegan at 731-343-0404 to see this one of a kind property.

Bonus #2 12 Amherst Ave, Ticonderoga, NY Source: McDonald Real Estate Professionals, Inc. $48,900 Historic 1925 home in the Old Village District of Ticonderoga needing some TLC. Hardwood floors, classic wood moldings, doors banister and brick fireplace all in excellent condition. Slate roof, covered porch, and new furnace.

Bonus #3 8090 Route 36, Tylersburg, PA Source: Realtor, courtesy of Burford & Henry Real Estate Services $37,000 (would LOVE to see the inside of this one!) This historic Stage Coach Stop holds endless possibilities. Commercial uses abound for this property located in the heart of the area’s recreation activity. Just imagine the wonderful home the huge rooms lend themselves to. Turn your dreams into reality with this fascinating offering!!

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Follow CIRCA’s Instagram feed at @CheapOldHouses, on which we showcase only gorgeous historical homes for sale for under $100,000.

AUTHOR ELIZABETH FINKELSTEIN

Elizabeth is the founder of CIRCA and a practicing writer, architectural historian and preservation consultant living in Nyack, NY. Elizabeth has loved historic houses for as long as she can remember, having grown up in an 1850’s Greek Revival gem that was lovingly restored by her parents. Elizabeth, her husband Ethan and their beagle Banjo remain on a relentless hunt for their perfect “Thanksgiving house.”

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15 Houses Under 50K: January 2017 Edition

by Elizabeth Finkelstein

14 465 S Main St, Canton, IL Source: Keller Williams Realty $14,000 Sold as is.

Love cheap, beautiful old houses?

Follow CIRCA’s Instagram feed at @CheapOldHouses, on which we showcase only gorgeous historical homes for sale for under $100,000.

AUTHOR ELIZABETH FINKELSTEIN

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15 Houses Under 50K: January 2017 Edition

by Elizabeth Finkelstein

14 465 S Main St, Canton, IL Source: Keller Williams Realty $14,000 Sold as is.

Love cheap, beautiful old houses?

Follow CIRCA’s Instagram feed at @CheapOldHouses, on which we showcase only gorgeous historical homes for sale for under $100,000.

AUTHOR ELIZABETH FINKELSTEIN

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New Southern Living Showcase Home Morning Star Builder’s 2017 Southern Living Showcase Home is located in the first Tiger Wood’s designed golf course community, Bluejack National, in Montgomery, TX. The Southern Living House Plan, Elberton Way, was modified for optimal Texas living in the Houston market and to take advantage of the views of the second fairway of the golf course. The enhancements of this popular Southern Living plan make for a truly unique, custom home. This home incorporates many of today’s popular design trends, including the service kitchen (also known as, a catering kitchen or super pantry), an attached guest casita, a spacious outdoor living area, and of course, shiplap! Lots of shiplap! From top to bottom, this home speaks to all that is “Southern Living”. New Southern Living Showcase Home Isn’t this home extraordinary? The tour is every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm through October 29th 2017! You can click here for more information! Siding Paint Color: Sherwin Williams SW 7551 Greek Villa. Shutters: Sherwin Williams SW 6257 Gibraltar. Home Specs: Main House: 5,130 sq. ft. Casita: 687 sq. ft. Total Living: 5,817 sq. ft. Covered Porches – 1,138 sq. ft. Garage(s) 1,078 sq. ft. Pinnable Sources Exterior Stone: Echo Ridge – Old Country Fieldstone. Garage Sconces: Hubbartion Forge Mason Outdoor Sconce Porch Lanterns: Georgetown Electric Lantern with down rod (sold separately here) Porch Flooring: Azek Timbertech – Tigerwood Foyer This foyer is full of incredible ideas. The dark hardwood floors beautifully contrast against the crisp white shiplap walls. Shiplap paint color is Sherwin Williams SW 7757 Reflective White. Foyer Lighting is Varacruz. Pin the Sources Hardwood flooring throughout the house is Earthwerks – Plantation Lakeport Hickory Cornelius Contracting (similar can be found here). Living Room I love the energy of this living room! Aren’t these chairs gorgeous? Interiors are by Chairma Design Group, Houston, TX. Ceiling Treatment: Box Beam Pin the Sources Ceiling paint color is a light grey by Sherwin Williams, Passive SW 7064. Sonces: Currey & Co. Beckmore. Kitchen This kitchen is full of happiness and sunshine! You can’t help but feel happy in this space! Cabinets: Wellborn – Full Overlay, Maple, Shaker Door. Kitchen Island Dimension: 84” x 48 ½” Island Paint Color Benjamin Moore Yellow Paint Color: “Benjamin Moore Sunshine”. Cabinet Hardware: Drawer Pulls – Amerock – BP53010 cup – antique silver. Pulls – Jeffrey Alexander – antique silver. Kitchen Faucet: DXV DD35402300110 Victorian Pull Down Kitchen Faucet (similar faucet can be found here). Cabinet Paint Color Sherwin Williams White Kitchen Cabinet Paint Color: “Sherwin Williams Reflective White SW 7757”. Backsplash: Arabesque- White Materials Marketing, Retro Classic- Lily Thorntree. Countertops: Soapstone- Barroca by Pomogranit (Perimeter), Quartzite Leather Montblanc by Pomogranit (Island). Kitchen & Dining Room The kitchen opens to this spacious dining area. Modern Farmhouse Influences While elegant, this kitchen feels warm and inviting. I truly love the mix of elements found in this space. Similar dining table can be found here. Pot Filler (Above Range): can be found here. Pin the Sources Range: Thermador. Farmhouse Sink: DXV Farmhouse sink (similar here). Lighting: Innovations Lighting Salem Wall Mount. Dishwasher: Thermador Topaz Dishwasher. Dining Room Similar metal benches can be found here. Lighting Lighting is Hubbardton Forge Otto Sphere 5 Light Pendant. This is statement lighting looks like! Layout The dining area opens to a “service kitchen” on the right. Table Decor The table decor is kept simple yet elegant. Navy placemat can be found here. Similar raffia placemat can be found here. Pin the Sources Shiplap paint color is SW 7757. Service Kitchen Cabinet paint color is “Sherwin Williams Foggy Day SW 6255”. Pin the Sources Refrigerator: Bosh Lighting: Innovations. Wallpaper: Thibaut Texture Resource Bankun Raffia Fog. Conversation Room This inviting room is located just off the foyer. Paint Color Paint color is Sherwin Williams SW 7615 Sea Serpent. Pin the Sources Lighting is Hubbardton Forge Double Cirque Chandelier. Powder Room A moody wallpaper and brass accents bring a luxurious feel to this powder room. Pin the Sources Wallpaper: Thibaut Greenwood Venus Dark Turquoise. Lighting: Kichler 42203NBR. Brass Console Sink: DXV DD21411030427 Oak Hill Console Legs. Wine Room Gorgeous wine room with navy ceiling. Navy ceiling paint color is “Sherwin Williams Sea Serpent SW 7615”. Countertop is Granite. Pin the Sources Lighting is Varaluz Facet Pendant. Laundry Room Sherwin Williams Grey Paint Color: “Sherwin Williams Gris SW 7659”. Lighting: Kichler Lucien 9Lt Chandelier. Farmhouse Sconce: Kichler. Flooring Flooring is a combination of black and white hex tile. Pin the Sources Washer & Dryer: LG. Study Light grey paint color by Sherwin Williams: “Sherwin Williams Passive SW 7064”. Pin the Sources Ceiling Fan: Matthews Atlas Irene. Playroom Paint color is SW Passive. Pin the Sources Shiplap Window Seat Nook: SW 7757 Pink Bedroom Window Seat This girl’s bedroom features sloped ceiling, window-seat and built-ins. Paint Color Light Pink Paint Color: “Sherwin Williams SW 6295 Demure”. Pin the Sources Lighting: Currey & Co. Pink Bathroom Countertop is Montblanc Quartzite. Pin the Sources Faucet: American Standard. Sink: American Standard Studio Undermount Sink. Lighting: Currey & Co. Mint Bedroom This bedroom is perfect for a teen girl. The color and decor are perfect! Paint Color Paint color is “Sherwin Williams Blue Horizon SW 6497”. Pin the Sources Ceiling fan is Kichler Monte Carlo. Mint Bathroom Faucet: American Standard. Sink: American Standard Studio Undermount Sink. Countertop is Montblanc Quartzite – one of my favorites! Pin the Sources Lighting: Starfire Radial Wave Reflector Wall Sconce | Barn Light Electric. Wallpaper: Wallquest – Butterfly. Bunk Room This fun bunk room features built-in bunk beds, desk area and reclaimed shiplap! Steps Bunk beds feature a built-in ladder with wide steps. Steps Creative built-in stairs with storage drawers. Paint Color Paint Color: “Sherwin Williams Favorite Jeans SW 9147”. Pin the Sources Lighting: Stone Lighting. Bunk Room Bathroom This boy’s bathroom is full of inspiration! I am loving the blue and white striped tile wainscoting and the farmhouse elements. Lighting: Varaluz Lofty. Pin the Sources Blue Tile: Maiolica Roca Tile – 4×10 Blue Steel. White Tile: Maiolica Roca Tile – 4×10 White. Teal Master Bedroom Paint Color Paint Color is Sherwin Williams Drizzle SW 6479. Pin the Sources Lighting: Framburg. Master Bathroom Paint Color Cabinet Paint Color: “Sherwin Williams SW 9051 Aquaverde.” Wall color is “Sherwin Williams Silver Strand”. Lighting: Varaluz. Pin the Sources Floor tile is Calcutta marble by Arizona Tile. Screened-in Porch Screened-in back porch with swing facing the outdoor fireplace and view of pool and golf course. How dream is that?! Builder: Morning Star Builders. Photos: Brian Austin. See another project done by them on Home Bunch: Transitional Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Design. Posts of the Week @SweetShadyLane: Beautiful Homes of Instagram. @my100yearoldhome: Beautiful Homes of Instagram. @MyGeorgiaHouse: Beautiful Homes of Instagram. Bungalow Renovation Ideas. New Construction Modern Farmhouse Design Ideas. Trending on Pinterest: Hamptons-Inspired Home with Coastal Colors. Trending on Home Bunch: Open-Concept Family Home Design Ideas. Interior Design Ideas – The latest on home decor and paint colors. 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jasonhaw · 7 years ago

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Life in Ghana 1 (8/2 - 8): 2 Countries, 1 Week

On my first week in Life in Ghana, I talk about the beautiful city of Istanbul (during my layover) and my first impressions of Accra and Dodowa, Ghana.

I. How I ended up in Ghana

When I was talking to my program director on where I should go for my final semester abroad, Africa was my penultimate option. My last choice was the Philippines because that would be cheating. The whole point of going abroad is to go to a place where I have not been before and learn about their culture aside from their health system.

I only had two conditions:

It would be a country similar to the Philippine health system in some way; and

My thesis will be related to health financing, particularly social health insurance.

I originally wanted to go to a Latin American country, as the Philippines is similar to them economically, but that was not possible since I need a working proficiency in either Spanish or Portuguese. My second choice was Thailand, but Georgetown did not have direct linkages there where I would be able to study health insurance.

After a series of conversations with my program director, Ghana was chosen because:

Georgetown has been sending students to different sites in Ghana since the program started;

I would be studying the Ghana National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), which in a lot of ways in similar to PhilHealth; and

My preceptor, Dr. John Williams, is a well-connected, kind mentor who will be able to help me get the data that I need.

This is my first time in Africa. According to my friends who have been here before, I could not have asked for a better country than Ghana as an entry point to Africa. They speak English (so no language barriers there). The country is politically stable (nope, this is not war-torn Sudan). The people are warm, kind, and hospitable. Needless to say, I had very positive expectations.

II. Istanbul Layover

When I booked my flight from Taiwan to Ghana, I wanted the least number of layovers. The two most affordable options were Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines. I decided on Turkish Airlines because I have heard good reviews about it, and I wanted to take a city tour of Istanbul during my long layover.

Turkish Airlines knows how to treat their economy passengers right. The catering was the best one I have had so far, and they also give complimentary dental kits, slippers, socks, eye masks, and ear plugs to help you relax and sleep. The leg room was also spacious because their Boeing 777 has a 3-3-3 layout instead of the usual 3-4-3.

During my nine hours in Istanbul, I was able to take the complimentary city tour that comes with my ticket. Here are just some of the wonderful photos I have taken during my trip (Activate Flash to view the Flickr slideshow; if you cannot view the embedded slideshow, then access the slideshow here)

III. My First Few Days in Ghana

I arrived in the capital Accra at around 7 pm. Before I reached immigration, I was briefly stopped by a health officer to show my yellow fever vaccination certificate. When I reached the immigration counter, the immigration officer did not give me the full 3 months stay allowed in my visa. He only gave me a 60-day stay, after which I would have to renew it.

My final destination is Dodowa, a town 39 km away from Accra. Dodowa is the capital of the Shai Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region. Dr. Williams is the Director of the Dodowa Health Research Center (DHRC), where I report to work everyday.

Dodowa Health Research Center

For the first month, I am living in Efa Guest House, which is a 10 minute walk from DHRC. The DHRC guest house, which is right beside DHRC, is still wrapping up with construction. Hopefully, it will be finished next month, just in time for the two Georgetown undergraduate students arriving for their practical experience abroad. I will be living with them in the guest house, but we will be working individually on our different topics.

Efa Guest House

My temporary room - bedroom and cabinets

My temporary room - refrigerator, TV, bathroom

I was picked up at the airport by Sebastian, one of the drivers of DHRC. The drive from Katoka International Airport was about an hour and a half. By the time I arrived at the guest house, it was around 9:30 in the evening. I was tired from the two-day journey so I went to sleep as soon as I took a quick shower.

The next day, Thursday, Sebastian drove me to Accra mall to buy essentials. I bought a small electric kettle and a steam iron, as well as some snacks. I also got a Vodaphone prepaid sim card. Their 3G plans are cheaper and faster than what we have in the Philippines (ahem, telecom industry).

Accra Mall

On Friday, I was able to meet Charity and her family. Charity has always been the one cooking meals for the Georgetown students, and this year is no exception. I told her to give me the full Ghanaian experience: all the starches and all the common viands eaten by locals. Ghanaians eat with their hands, which I love because Filipinos love to eat with their hands as well. Ghanaian food is spicy, and even with my high tolerance for spicy food, I can feel the heat.

Jollof rice with chicken - can you see how spicy it is?

Fish stew with fufu. Fufu is a starchy staple made with green plantain and cassava flour.

Fried plantains (think banana-Q!), red red (a lentil stew), and banku. Banku is a starchy staple made with maize and cassava flour.

I also had a long conversation with Dr. Williams on Friday. We were able to talk about each other’s lives. I told him how the past three years have been very colorful, having dropped out of medschool, worked for the government, co-founded a research consultancy firm, and gone to Georgetown. I also found out that he was new to DHRC himself. For the longest time, he was working at Navrongo Health Research Center up north, where he also served as the supervisor of the Georgetown students that end up doing their research there. He only became director of DHRC earlier this year. WE also talked about the direction I will be taking for my thesis. We both decided that until August 15, which is the deadline for the institutional review board (IRB) submission, I will be working in the office finishing my proposal. Ayisha, the administrator, also assigned me a temporary workspace in the second floor

Room 9 of DHRC, where I am temporarily stationed.

Up until Friday morning, Sebastian was driving me around. On Friday afternoon, it was my first time walking back home from the office. I went home around 3 pm because there was a blackout, and I did not have enough battery in my laptop to continue working anymore. Ghanaian (well, most of African) soil is red. It is a type of clay soil called laterite, containing high concentrations of iron which gives it its rusty color (This bit of info brought to you by The Guardian).

The red dirt roads of Ghana

I did not go out of my room for Saturday and Sunday because I have been doing research for my proposal. But I had a short break when Lovelyn, one of the Charity’s relatives, came over and delivered my lunch. Through the help of Neena, an undergrad from the previous Dodowa cohort, Lovelyn and I were connected on social media. We had a nice chat about her family. I found out that she is currently working in the capital, so she stays there on weekdays, but she wants to go to college soon, hopefully this year or the following. She told me that I will be able to spend time with the whole family next weekend. I will be able to introduce Filipino games for the kids to play. I already have a lot in store, such as agawan base, sili-sili maanghang, langit lupa, bubuka ang bulaklak, 21, and 7-up. I will hopefully also learn how to cook some Ghanaian dishes, which I really look forward to because I think the ingredients are all available in the Philippines.

On Monday, I met Irene, who was the one fixing my logistics months before I arrived here in Ghana. She was not available last week because she was sick. She introduced me to Comfort, who is one of the maintenance staff at the center and does the laundry for the students.

On Tuesday, I attended the research center’s bimonthly staff meeting, where Dr. Williams introduced me to all of the staff present. In the meeting, they discussed issues that were common to conducting research - data management, budget, training of field workers, etc. The most interesting agendum was when they started talking about a communication strategy for their research outputs. There was a consensus in the room that they want to communicate beyond writing journal articles and presenting in conferences. They want to learn how to maximize social media for science communication and developing that research network online. One of those present in the meeting (I did not get the name) said she knows a friend who can help them with that for no cost, so their action point on this matter was to contact that friend and set up that training session. I was glad that they had that mindset, as part of the reason why I am maintaining this blog is because I want to help in digesting complicated information.

But the highlight of this week was how I was able to finalize my thesis topic, which has already been approved by my supervisor. I want to compare the perceptions of quality of service delivery between patients that are covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme and those who are not. This specific research objective is stated in their current national health research agenda, so I feel glad that I am doing research that has substantial impact in policy making.

Overall, Ghana reminds me a lot of the Philippines, especially in the area where I grew up in. I’m still adjusting to people staring at me while walking on the street because I am probably the only Asian for miles and miles, but the people in general are very warm and polite. I have a feeling I will love Ghana, and I would not want to go home by the end of my 11 weeks here.

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manleycollins · 8 years ago

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Journal Entry #21 - Happy Independence Day, Volunteer Life, and Community Service

JOURNAL ENTRY #21 Name: Manley M Collins Social Security Number: 5 7 9 - * * - 6 5 4 1 Date of Birth: 06/21 Place of Birth: Washington, District of Columbia Country of Birth: United States of America Date: July 31, 2017

TOPIC: Happy Independence Day, Volunteer Life, and Community Service DEPARTMENT: United States Department of Agriculture DEPARTMENT: United States Department of Labor DEPARTMENT: United States Department of Defense

Happy Independence Day to all United States of America citizens and upcoming citizens. Thanks to all the servicemen and servicewomen who fulfilled and are fulfilling the tasks to help America keeps its freedom and independence AND promote democracy in other nations. It has been an interesting journey doing food in a variety of ways. I always had a volunteer life and community service life. I spoke about it very little or it is on LinkedIn. Since I do not have the money to donate, donating my time is the next best thing. Let's start with month of July.

I enjoy the new life breathed into First Baptist Church of Washington, DC. I enjoyed one of several social events across the city of Washington, which was the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Summer Organ Recital Series 2017 plus BusBoys and Poets Brookland. It was my first time at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. It had wonderful designs per dome and beautiful storytelling per dome, stained glass windows, or exterior/interior columns. The Basilica has five masses starting as early as 5:15 AM and latest one 9:00 PM. The Basilica has The South Gallery Organ and The West Chancel Organ, both housing 9,393 pipes, from which 157 stops play 172 ranks. The largest pipe of the south gallery, standing nearly 40 feet, weights close to 900 pounds, while its smallest pipe is no bigger than a simple pencil. You would need a copy of the program to see all the names of the instrument or pipes…..I said ‘WOW!” to everything.

Position #32 - Capital Area Food Bank I started the month volunteering for a community event for 16 years and older on L St NW between First St and New Jersey Ave. Two different communities (Asians and other minority groups). The Asians must have been there since 3 AM. CAFB was very hip to use keycards/keytags to keep track of households. CAFB gives very fresh food. I even had to sign up even though South Carolina informed me first how free food distribution works with the free lunch program and mom collecting can goods, the 12 inch block of government cheese, and white paper canned peanut butter; and New York provided additional education on how free food distribution works regarding its CSA programs. Illinois gets no credit for what it did.

Position #33 - Bread for the City It is very unique offerings. I only took advantage of the food distribution program. I attended a volunteer orientation session to start my volunteer relationship. ��Great food distribution program, but wish there was more ready-to-eat type foods.

Position #34 - Central Union Mission This men only shelter is a unique group of people. The setup is great and offering all the type services, laundry, various improvement programs, bed/sleep distribution around 3pm daily, and security wand you down at the door. I am volunteered in helping with clean up of the shelter and serving dinner. This is starting my volunteer relationship. I think something is the food, but I am allergic to something maybe the meat since I have not ate certain meats after a long period time. I love the cupcakes and cookies. The full service meal is great...the serving of water became larger. I enjoy seeing traveling organizations, radio stations, corporations, and other neighboring Virginia/DC churches serve as volunteer.

Position #35 - Martha's Table First, this organization seem small, but when I discovered it calendar and other services. It is a large non-profit organization with plenty to offer for everyone. The meals are unique. it may be mish-mash, but you get all your needed nutrients. I love the sandwiches, lemonade, trail mix, and fresh fruit for later. I have started my volunteer relationship even though I have to book a month or two in advance.

Position #36 - S.O.M.E. (So Others Might Eat) I was first introduced to this organization through a member (Ken) of my church years ago around 2010, but did not know what the organization was. In 2017, I heard they served breakfast and lunch. All the shelters bus those who want a full course breakfast or lunch. Families and women are more acceptable here. A lot of male cliques are here. I took the time to volunteer. I got the souvenir hat, a printed name tag, and wore an apron. However, some crazies or angry people have done unusual outbursts to make Jerry Springer Live come true. I have started my volunteer relationship.

Position #37 - Caviar Hannah and Caviar DC team has their hands full trying to service DC and Virginia. Everytime, it comes around to deliver for Caviar/Square, the weather just would not act right and I saw my schedule reliability rating went from 95% to 38%. I kept wondering why I was not getting much orders. The experience has been crazy. If you attempt to deliver while it is raining/storming on a bike, they will give you an address that do not exist. Also, they attempt to send you to pizza places that have enormous boxes you cannot fit anywhere.

Position #38 - Americorps/ByteBack This is my first experience with a nonprofit. The Americorps organization was formed by President Clinton and additionally funded by President Obama. I like the commitment to community service and its initiatives, but it is a full time job to make the hours for a little bit of money and no benefits (benefits are offered through public services). I was glad to run into the FEMA Americorps team at the Capital Area Food Bank community event. Also, picture attached. ByteBack offers classes to adult learners. The experience has been unique from 10 attendees dwindled down to 2 attendees. Or holding at 7 attendees and showing up once or twice a week missing some material, etc. Byteback crew is great. I look forward to the new move from NE Brookland to NE NoMa.

Position #39 - UberEats This team I was able to discuss over the phone and online only. International calls were something very different. To join this organization, they made sure you get the rough patch. I remember delivering a cupcake from dupont circle all the way to glover park area. The hills were a killer. I remember one confrontation with Uber to get me to cross the bridge to Anacostia. Another confrontation with Uber was at 10:45 PM, a customer had a work address in, but discovered she wanted the food delivered Alexandria, VA on a bike. Uber needs to address if they want deliveries like that please offer Uber cabs/taxis to get the UberEats driver there and back to DC. Uber very interestingly tries to emulate the others, but I still can not believe how many trips I did for this company. I did cover all four quadrants (NE, NW, SE, and SW) with this company. George Washington University and Georgetown University seem to use this service quite a bit. You have to get creative delivering McDonald's. This is the only delivery company that said Happy Birthday to me. When you join UberEats, just give them my invite code ManleyC23UE. Just like the intelligence or Microsoft community called me ‘SharePoint’, the Washington, DC market and community are starting to call me ‘Uber’ or ‘UberEats’.

Position #40 - Grubhub This team with Patrick, and others, give a very unique experience. Something always happened to my bike when working or going to work for this company. It is very interesting the three (3) or four (4) California companies do not talk about you. Seeing the large signage on Douglas Development HQ in downtown Dc was nice, but with the new system of merging WhenIWork and Grubhub app terminate all the drivers who may have changed their schedules or miss a block. I chatted with Jordan Oates about this and he was able to reactivate the account. You surprised me and gave me a Virginia trip, but when I am not on GPS, I took WMATA/metro and made the delivery. When you join Grubhub, just give them my name as a referral.

Position #41 - Postmates Neil and this crew is hilarious. Postmates try to deliver everything. Soft drinks and ice cream, etc., and the driver has to be creative to deliver Wendy's. This was my first company delivering soft drinks. During some trips, I had to substitute the drink for bottled water because I did not know how to do fountain drinks. One morning, I remember delivering two packs of paper from one office to next door office on the same block. Howard University and NorthEast DC uses this service a lot. Postmates did send me a warning of my 5 star rating to dropping below 4.7 star rating....slight suspicion or paranoia is the minorities seeing me a whole lot. Using the PEX card is nice feeling in knowing there are commercial prepaid card. I even got a personalize PEX card right around my birthday. The only annoyance is getting/photoing the receipts into the system/app. When you join Postmates, just give them my name as a referral.

Position #42 - DoorDash This is a very creative service for flat rate, but short trips. Posting a time when the order is delivered gives the driver a huge break and not have to rush to customer regardless if they say ASAP (as soon as possible). The RedCard is a great experience and do not have to photo the receipt into the system. I love the personalized texts. The only downside is one trip per hour. When you join DoorDash, just give them my name as a referral.

Position #43 - Metropolitan Police Department Guess what?! MPD disqualified me based on an old psychologist (about 73 years old) opinion. I took the new written test (100% reading, 81.67% writing, and 56.52% video test). I did send an appeal to the deputy director and director. The video test I guess for every option that says shoot with deadly force I guess I should have picked that option instead of providing customer service.

Position #44 - United States Capitol Police Since MPD disqualified me and I failed the video test, I moved on to United States Capitol Police. I applied here before years ago via paper application. Let's see what happens. If I fail here, most likely I will continue to go through all the law enforcement and fire agencies.

Position #45 - United States Air Force Since MPD disqualified me and I failed the video test, I decided to accept Alabama as one of the possible states to go to for training. In 1999-2000, I wanted to apply and had the application when I lived in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2017, let's see what happens as I apply for every branch of the military, including reserve forces.

Position #46 - DC Government Just keeping me D*MN busy with CPR, AED, First Aid, Emergency Preparedness training and whatever else on SERVE DC as a volunteer. Mayoral campaign, I started visiting the ANCs. Every ANC so far has been different from zero (0) minutes (no meeting) to four (4) hours.

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envirotravel · 8 years ago

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Exploring Penang: Southeast Asia’s Melting Pot

So, while I’m still catching up on my ridiculously delayed 2016 travel recaps, I just can’t wait to start sharing my big trip (thus far) of 2017. So I’ll be jumping back and forth a bit again. Apologies for any confusion, my friends!

Penang, Malaysia. Not only is it one of Southeast Asia’s most historically interesting, artistically relevant and food obsessed cities, it’s also one of the most commonly visited by expats in Southern Thailand for various visa services. Which makes it just about crazy that it took me until this year to finally take a proper trip there. It was, in true form, for all the cliché reasons — to tag along on Ian’s trip to process his Thai work permit, to eat, and to check out the capital’s infamous street art scene.

The last time I was in Malaysia in 2009 I was so broke I stayed in hostels that legitimately could have been used as the sets for horror movies and was so painfully picky of an eater that I very likely could have starved… and so I was looking forward to this being a very different kind of trip.

As soon as we landed in Georgetown I felt obscenely grateful for three small luxuries. One, a direct flight from Bangkok. Two, the most affordable Uber rates I’ve encountered anywhere in the world. Three, the fact that we’d booked a modern Airbnb with an absolute luxury of space after a chaotic four day festival. I’d looked at a few centrally-located hotels that made my heart skip a beat, but in the end we couldn’t resist using a chunk of my Airbnb credit instead. (Want $30 off your first booking? Click here!)

Penang is a food mecca and so we didn’t have many plans to use the kitchen; that said, we did an obscene amount of laundry — festival dust happens — and watched an entire HBO miniseries from the couch, so I’d say we absolutely made the right move renting an apartment over staying in a hotel.

We’d been a bit concerned about not staying right in the hub of Georgetown, but in the end we were only about a twelve minute Uber, and the rates were insanely cheap. I should probably apologize in advance for how often I’m going to rave about the price of Uber in Penang, but let’s just get onboard with that now to make life easier for all of us. Literally, for four days of Ubering around the city, including trips to and from the airport, I paid less than $20USD.

I kind of winced at renting a two bedroom for just two people, but at $84 per night we couldn’t complain. While the shared gym and pool weren’t quite as luxurious as we’d hoped and the bathrooms were a bit of a disappointment, the rest of our unit was beautiful and you simply can’t beat ocean views.

We were so happy camped out in our high rise that we actually barely left for the first two nights, just ducking out briefly to drop off Ian’s work permit paperwork and to dine on deliciously cheap Indian food. It felt so good to just catch up on a bit of work and unwind alone together after a big hectic week of festivaling with friends.

On our third day in Penang, we finally felt prepared to, as we say, “do tourism.” We kicked off our morning heading straight into Georgetown for breakfast at Mugshot Cafe.

Valentine’s Day had been about a week prior and my gift to Ian was researching the Penang eateries I thought he’d love the most and presenting him with homemade coupons for a meal at each. Normally Ian gets me the best gifts ever and I give him the equivalent of a kid’s fingerpainting halfheartedly presented to mom after day care — and Ian usually reacts with the same level of undeserved gratitude — so I kind of knocked this one out of the park and I’m not mad about it.

We literally drooled over our order of bagel sandwiches, homemade mango and walnut yogurt, and coffee for Ian and grape smoothies for me. Can you say died and went to hipster breakfast heaven?

After, we wandered over to Ian’s visa processing agent to see if his paperwork had been approved, which was really just an elaborate ruse to kill time until we could eat more. Georgetown was one of the most photogenic cities I’ve ever seen — in four days we didn’t really do enough to justify more than a one-post word count, but I had so many photos I loved I couldn’t force myself to cut down to much less than a hundred.

While this 113sq mile island has much more to it than it’s capital, tourism is certainly centered around the UNESCO World Heritage Site capital, Georgetown. We had big plans to go hiking in Penang National Park and go to the beach and other hilariously ambitious ideas that got sidetracked as soon as we experienced the joy of sitting on our Airbnb couch, but just wandering the streets of Georgetown turned out to be more than enough to entertain us for a large majority of our four-day stay.

Pretty dang soon it was time for lunch at ChinaHouse, one of Penang’s trendiest galleries-turned-eateries with multiple venues in one building.

Penang is literally filled to the brim with insanely tempting baked goods — a serious departure from almost anywhere in Malaysia’s neighbor to the north, Thailand. As a certified sugar addict I couldn’t resist the chance to gorge myself on baked goods that didn’t taste like cardboard, and rather than fight the dessert-loving seven-year-old inside of me, I just went full childhood fantasy and ordered cake for lunch. How do you say “why not?” in Bahasa Malaysia?

ChinaHouse lets you order half slices, which meant I got to try two — passionfruit coconut butter and pear ginger. Both were out of this world. (Ian ordered normal lunch food like an adult, in case you were wondering if there was anyone chaperoning.)

After lunch, we hopped in an Uber to explore two of Penang’s most well-loved tourist sites, Kek Lok Si temples and Penang Hill. First up was Kek Lok Si, the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia and a cornerstone of the Chinese Buddhist community in Penang.

Our driver dropped us at the very top of the multi-level temple, and we strolled around before taking a cable car down to Ban Po Thar Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda, which Lonely Planet Penang described at “Burmese at the top, Chinese at the bottom and Thai in between,” an apt metaphor for the multi-cultural melting pot that is Penang.

After eight years of traveling through Southeast Asia, I consider myself pretty tough to impress when it comes to temples. This one, however, was a jaw-dropper. It really doesn’t matter where you’ve been or what you think you’ve seen — you need to come to Kek Lok Si.

We were lucky enough to have our visit coincide with a service, so our silent wanderings around the grounds of the temple were soundtracked by a chorus of hundreds of Buddhists singing, chanting, and ringing bells. Combined with the fact that we had the place more or less to ourselves right before closing, it was magical. Best of all? Admission and cable car combined for both of us cost $2.25.

While it was hard to imagine that the views could get much better than the ones from Kek Lok Si, we were in the area anyway, and so we took a quick Uber over to Penang Hill. Used as a retreat from the heat during the British colonial period, today the hill is still a top destination for escaping the sticky humidity at sea level — it’s almost always a full ten degrees cooler at the summit. We paid about $10US for one standard adult ticket and one student ticket (looking like I’m still 18 is annoying when getting carded in bars, but fabulous when offered student discounts.)

There in the refreshing air nearly 2,700 feet above George Town, we found amazing views across the island and over to the mainland — we even spotted the high-rise apartment our Airbnb was in, teeny tiny in the distance! Also at the summit was a fancy British restaurant, some gardens and displays and your standard kitschy tourist trappings, but the real attraction here aside from the views is the funicular ride itself! It was so fast and steep it almost felt like a thrill ride at an amusement park. It was a brief but brilliant way to end our day Penang.

Stay tuned for Part II!

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