Choosing where to stay in Seattle can shape your entire visit. Book the right neighborhood, and you can walk to the attractions you care about, spend less time sitting in traffic, and experience a side of the city that fits your travel style. Downtown is the easiest option for first-time visitors who want to see…
The small town of Edmonds is ripe for exploring, thanks to its prime location along Puget Sound. Just 20 miles north of Seattle, it’s a great little community, which makes for a fantastic day or weekend trip from Seattle and a welcome respite from the bustle of the Emerald City. Edmonds is surrounded by the…
Every city usually has their standard cuisine. But not Portland. The Rose City is literally a cornucopia of worldwide flavors. Sure, many of the best restaurants and food carts religiously use local ingredients to make the freshest dishes. But there really is no one type of cuisine or dish that Portland is famous for. We…
There is something slightly magical about hiking in the Pacific Northwest. One minute, you are standing beside your car wondering whether you packed enough snacks. The next, you are walking beneath enormous evergreens, listening to a waterfall crash through a moss-covered canyon, or emerging onto a viewpoint that makes you temporarily forget how sweaty you…
Planning a trip to Portland and overwhelmed by the hotel options? You’re not alone. With dozens of quirky, cool, and downright stunning places to stay, it can be hard to figure out which ones are worth your money—and which are just riding the “hipster” reputation. After living in Portland for over 20 years and staying…
Victoria, BC is one of those Pacific Northwest getaways I never get tired of. I live in the Pacific Northwest and have visited Victoria several times over the years, and every trip reminds me why it’s such an easy, charming weekend escape: walkable harbor views, colorful gardens, historic streets, great food, and just enough old-world…
