From Boston, we had a night bus waiting for us to Washington. We had the cheapest seats - $20 for two. The travel time was 10 hours. It's not easy, but you can endure it for the sake of big savings (other tickets cost about $40 per person).

And now a life hack from Sasha and me. How to store your luggage cheaply or for free while you walk around? Look for hotels near the bus station, call them, and ask how much this service costs. We found a place that provides it completely for free! Note that at the station, they charge $30 for 4 hours for each suitcase.

Washington is the capital of the USA. One day is enough to see the city. That's exactly what I liked about it: it's completely unlike other American cities. Different architecture, no skyscrapers, and the streets are filled with, like, an American spirit, I guess. A huge number of free museums for every taste, which are actually quite impressive. Of course, the main attraction was the Capitol. A huge white building that we are used to seeing in pictures. I remember sitting on a bench opposite, and I just couldn't realize that I was seeing all this beauty in real life, not in photos. Also, naturally, you need to visit the White House. I'll be honest, I didn't immediately understand what it looked like. Only when I saw a tiny white building surrounded by police along the perimeter and a small crowd of people taking pictures against the backdrop of the White House.