The National Mall in Washington DC is home to the country's most famous monuments and memorials. I could not have asked for a better day to enjoy a walk in a 70 degree temperature here in mid December. The tree-line boulevard with museums and historical buildings on both sides of the mall offers one of the best sights in the country.

I'm told that this is the best time to be in DC, as most people are not traveling to this part of the country, and it seems like Congress is unofficially closed. It takes about three hours to walk from US Capital to the Lincoln Memorial. The cool fresh air makes a long walk seems like a stroll. Joggers with their gadgets strapped on their wrists, and parent walk their children in strollers, the National Mall is a joy to watch the world goes by.

It's been awhile since I last travelled, eight months to be exact. I decided to go Washington DC for the weekend to experience the holiday season in the capital city. Turns out, it is not the place for the festive season. Decorations in most places are minimal at best. While I am disappointed, the city does offer solace to travelers looking for a little peace in the city.

I vaguely remembered my first trip to Washington DC almost twenty years ago as I stood near the Capital Hill looking at the Washington Monument. Now standing by the reflecting pool looking at the Monument once again, it has such a strong presence that words can't be expressed.

2015 has been an interesting year for me. I went to Medellin for a friend's wedding. Then I had a six week long break in Malaysia. I had 3 different jobs, and now the year is coming to a close. What do I look forward in the coming year 2016? I'm looking forward to my trip to Mongolia in May. I'm looking to purchase a drone to take with me to Mongolia so that I can take an aerial view of the landscape I have heard so much about. And, I hope that would not be my one and only trip next year.