The following post is from our advertiser, Cultural Tourism DC.

You say you’ve always wanted to see the world but never got around to it? Or maybe you say you’ve seen the world and yearn for the international flavor you once knew? Either way, Passport DC is for you! Perhaps nowhere in the world but D.C. can guests be warmly welcomed at nearly 60 embassies in one month and nearly 40 on one day alone—that would be on May 1 during the Around the World Embassy Tour.

On May 8, experience the Shortcut to Europe with the European Union Embassies’ Open House. On May 15, grab the kids or the kids-at-heart and head to the Meridian International Children’s Festival. On May 22, enjoy the National Asian Heritage Festival.

Throughout the month visit embassies representing countries as diverse as Australia, Botswana, Columbia and Ukraine. Marvel at the architecture, art and crafts. Sample the cuisine and compare eateries. Brush up on your foreign languages with native speakers. Dance to international music like no one is looking! Experience to the full why DC is a world class world capital. The Mayor has proclaimed May as International Cultural Awareness Month and the Around the World Embassy Tour kicks off the month-long celebration.

Plan your itinerary at CulturalTourismDC.org.