They say that nobody's really from Washington DC
and everyone's there for a reason. It's known as the
capital of the democratic world to many but has also
been called the murder capital of the US as well as
the world capital of espionage. It's one of the most
famous cities on the globe but its local culture is
relatively unknown. Washington's certainly the city
to visit if you want to learn about the history and
politics of the world's current superpower, but it's
the hidden depths of the city outside the limelight
that make it such a rewarding place to explore; the
hip nightlife of Adams-Morgan with its concentration
of Ethiopian restaurants, the unique black music of
go-go played in the bars of U-Street, the fifth largest
gay community in the States based around Dupont
Circle - Washington has far more than just power
and money, it is a vibrant city with soul and substance.
