Visit America’s hometown this holiday season. Beth D’Addono America’s hometown is an ideal destination for families—between the grandeur of the national monuments, the Smithsonian complex and the National Zoo, home to giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Tai Shan, D.C. offers something for every [...]

There’s more to St. Augustine than meets the eye. By Beth D’Addono Sure, the beaches are stellar, naturally blessed with powder fine sand, with nary a high rise condo in sight. And yes, this coastal burg 27 miles south of Jacksonville has that coveted old [...]

On the Eastern shore. By Beth D’Addono Cross over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, and something happens. Yes, that 20-mile span separates Maryland’s Eastern Shore from the rest of the state. But the bridge also is the signal that you’re leaving the hectic everyday world, the [...]

One life at a time. Story and photos by Brenda Lange Mission trips—undertaken to provide service to others—don’t always take participants to third world countries. I’ve recently returned from my second trip to South Dakota, where I worked among Lakota people on the Rosebud Reservation, [...]

School’s out, history’s in! By Blair Johnson As the Director of Sales here at Bucks and Montgomery Living Magazine, I get to meet many local people and see their businesses (and hear their stories!). Like so many others, my family had to tighten our vacation [...]

The adventure starts when Captain Frank pipes you aboard. By Beth D’Addono An old sailing tradition that predates the U.S. Navy, the blowing of the bosun’s pipe is the start of an overnight adventure between Baltimore and the historic town of Rock Hall on Maryland’s [...]

Making the best of summer at home. By Blair Johnson As the Director of Sales at Bucks and Montgomery Living Magazine, I have the privilege of meeting many locals, see their businesses and hearing their stories! Like so many others, my family has had to [...]

Eats on the cheap. By Beth D’Addono Everybody goes to Atlantic City hungry—for excitement, some time in the sun and for the hopeful, that big win at the slots or tables. But whether you hit the jackpot, or not, you’ve still gotta eat. AC has [...]

Four options to get you thinking snow. Beth D’Addono A cold weather getaway is the antidote for the winter blahs. And if you don’t get much snow at home, choosing a destination that’s bathed in white gives the whole family the chance to learn winter [...]

A town for all seasons. By Beth D’Addono A beach destination in the summer and a lovely spot in fall, when the crowds have all gone home, Cape May doesn’t take a holiday once the temperatures start to dip. Winter is a magical time to [...]