Emilie Murphy is a writer and communications manager with a focus on art, culture and travel. Her writing has appeared in a variety of online and print publications including Brooklyn Magazine, Lonely Planet, Suitcase Magazine, The Toronto Star and Away Travel, among others. Emilie holds a Master's Degree in Creative Writing and a Bachelor's in Art History and French. She has lived in New York City, Paris, the Florida Keys and Virginia, and while she currently calls Brooklyn home, France is her one true love. Emilie is also the author of Art for Real People, a blog focused on making art accessible to everyone. Check it out at https://www.emilieomurphy.com/blog.
Jessica is a New York-born freelance writer who’s also lived in California and Florida. After graduating from the University of Florida in 2012, she started her expat adventures in Spain and Colombia, while also launching her writing career. With seven years of travel writing under her belt, Jessica has bylines in National Geographic, Alaska Beyond, Matador Network, Insider and more. She’s also the former Web Editor of Recommend, a travel agent-focused magazine. Jessica blogs about travel, food, digital nomad life, and more at She Dreams of Travel. When she’s not writing, you can find Jessica stoking the flames of her obsessions: baking shows, talking to strangers, and exploring nature.
This charming apartment in a Greek Revival house was originally a boarding house. It s been updated with modern comforts like a washer/dryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, and excellent Wi-Fi while retaining characteristic vintage elements, including a pedestal sink, hardwood floors, marble-topped tables, and an old-school front porch with comfy Adirondack chairs.
The upstairs master bedroom is huge, with a Queen-size bed and club chair with a footstool for lounging, plus a roomy separate dressing room that adds a patrician note. The second bedroom has Twin beds made up with a hodgepodge of colorful sheets, just right for kids. The kitchen has a nostalgic enamel sink, a big butcher block island, and is fully stocked with everything you need to prepare a feast, including Royal Doulton dishware, cake tins, and condiments. Outside, the yard is framed by berry bushes and dotted with fruit trees, plus there s a picnic table for al fresco meals cooked on the grill.
While there are many great hotels and B&Bs in Washington, DC, to choose from, both experts and the CDC advise picking private home rentals like Airbnbs over hotels amidst the pandemic. Not only do you come into contact with fewer people, but Airbnb has also implemented strict Enhanced Clean protocols that all hosts must adhere to while renting out their properties.
Despite these enhanced safety measures, there are still risks associated with traveling for leisure right now, especially to cities. We always recommend following CDC and WHO guidelines when it comes to protecting yourself, such as double masking in public spaces, frequent hand washing, and practicing social distancing. Be sure to read up on local DC guidelines and check to see what monuments, memorials, and museums are open to the public before traveling.