Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima): A Walk to Wow

If you’re in Washington, D.C. and up for seeing something full of history and meaning, the Iwo Jima Memorial—officially called the United States Marine Corps War Memorial—offers one of those powerful experiences you won’t soon forget. This spot brings together stories of sacrifice, national pride, and impressive sculptural art, all just a metro ride away … Read more

TMP Origins: Drawn to the Ashes

Featured Image: The Pentagon Memorial

Pentagon Memorial | Washington, D.C. If you’re searching for a quiet place in Washington, D.C. where the noise of the world falls away—and all that’s left is memory, silence, and sky—the Pentagon Memorial is one I’ll always recommend. I didn’t mean to stop here the day I visited.It was the weekend after a work conference … Read more

A Quiet Kind Of Honor: My First Visit To Arlington National Cemetery

If you’ve ever set foot in a place that changes you—quietly, without ceremony—you know the feeling I had walking into Arlington National Cemetery for the first time in 2013. This wasn’t just another tourist stop near Washington, D.C. It was the kind of ground where history and memory breathe together. I’d come on a business … Read more

Washington DC Night Tour: The Quiet Beginning of Travel Made Personal

Eisenhower Executive Office Building

TMP Origins: Before the Dashcam, Episode 1 🏷️ Wandering Through the Glow of Marble and Memory In 2013, I flew to Washington, DC for a business conference.I didn’t know it at the time, but I was walking straight into the origin story of Travel Made Personal. By day, I sat in sessions and took notes … Read more