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stay safe Ridiculously Expensive "General Tip & Advice" in Washington, District of Columbia, USA usn-hensley says: if you are traveling in the dc area only have cards on you no cash you have a high chance of being robbed if you have cash people will ask you for money off the street tell them you only have cards andwalk away carry all of your stuff in front pockets not back ones Write a review

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Garmin Nuvi 350 Average priced "General Tip & Advice" in Washington, District of Columbia, USA kidrah says: If you're looking for a GPS system, then the Garmin Nuvi 350 is the best one out there that balances price with features and convenience. I bought it because I was going on a massive road trip this summer, and 1 month into it, I think it's the best thing I could have brought with me besides my car.... Write a review

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Washington Metro Average priced "General Tip & Advice" in Washington, District of Columbia, USA Andy99 says: Washington Metrorail, or Metro, as everyone calls it, is the subway/rapid transit system serving Wshington, DC and its Maryland and Virginia suburbs. Metro is an excellent, clean, and safe transit system and is the best way for the traveler to get around Washington, DC. Metro operates five color ... Write a review

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What's up with the quadrants? Free! "General Tip & Advice" in Washington, District of Columbia, USA Documama says: DC is divided into four quadrants -- northwest, southwest, northeast, southeast. The Mall and East Capitol Street divide north from south. North Capitol St. and South Capitol St. divide east from west. The Capitol sits in the middle of that. Check your addresses: There is a D St., for exampl... Write a review

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Signspotting.com Cheap "General Tip & Advice" in Washington, District of Columbia, USA vances says: Just sharing a fun concept for fellow travelers. Doug Lansky has centralized a collection point for wacky signs…and I’ve seen some good candidates here at TravBuddy! Here is Doug’s description of what “Signspotting” is all about: What started as an unhealthy fascination with quirky ... Write a review

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How to ride the Metro Free! "General Tip & Advice" in Washington, District of Columbia, USA SeanAlexander says: Please, for the love of God, if you are a tourist in DC learn to stand on the right and pass on the left. We won't say anything if you do, but we'll be grateful. If you don't heed this advice, however, we'll get all "New York" and shout, bitch, and moan. Then we'll pray for September when you go awa... Write a review

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Escalators in the DC metro system Free! "General Tip & Advice" in Washington, District of Columbia, USA Documama says: If you often find yourself getting moved by the other riders on the escalators in the DC metro it's because of: The Unwritten Law of the Escalators Stand on the right Walk on the left Everyone who lives here knows it and abides by it. Yes, it's a shame Metro doesn't post it but they don't.... Write a review

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