Broughton Archipelago
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Discovering the Villages of Vancouver Island

Ever wonder what was down that lonely dirt road on your last road trip to a popular destination? Did you want to go down that road to see where it led, but couldn’t because you were in a time crunch, or your travel companion said ‘no’? While planning an upcoming trip to Vancouver Island, British…

Solo Travel
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Why the Pacific Northwest is Perfect for Solo Travel

Solo travel, especially female solo travel, has been common for years, but has recently entered the mainstream. And it’s about flippin’ time! What’s even better is that solo travel in Washington State, Oregon and British Columbia is a LOT of fun. There are many travel bloggers out there who have paved the way to help…

Pacific Northwest Holiday
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Quiz: How Should you Plan your Pacific Northwest Vacation?

Oregon, Washington and British Columbia encompass such a large area, with so many breathtaking sights, cultural experiences and outdoor activities, it can be overwhelming. If you have been here before, you have some idea of what I’m talking about. And you probably have a pretty good idea of what you want to do the next…

Victoria, British Columbia
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Things to Do in Victoria, BC with Itinerary

** This post was updated July 9, 2024 ** Victoria is the cuter-than-a-button, picturesque darling of British Columbia. I really love this little city – with its super-easy and affordable ferry trip from Seattle, and its walkable fun-filled streets, what’s not to love? When you’re looking for things to do in Victoria, look no further….

Pacific Northwest
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The Ultimate Guide to the Pacific Northwest

When you look at a map of the Pacific Northwest and Canada,  what draws your eye when you consider a getaway to this area of the world? The lush green rainforests?  The largest cities in the Pacific Northwest: Vancouver, B.C., Seattle, and Portland?  The magnificent Pacific coastline?  Or something else?  I cannot think of any…

Landslide Lake, Vancouver Island
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British Columbia’s Vancouver Island

Allow me to dispel a misconception. The city of Vancouver, British Columbia is actually NOT on Vancouver Island. Weird, huh? Yeah, I think so too. No, the city of Vancouver is actually on mainland B.C., just to the east of Vancouver Island. It’s about a six-hour drive from the southern point of Victoria up to…

British Columbia
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British Columbia – In Broad Strokes

British Columbia… Where the whale-inhabited waters of Puget Sound bleed into the international waters of the great Canadian province of British Columbia. This 944,735 km2 acre western section of Canada rises up to meet the untouched wilderness of Alaska. So it should come as no surprise that this entire stretch of land is a paradise…

Afria in Auburn Treehouse
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Pacific Northwest Treehouses

Okay, so staying in a tree house is a ‘thing’ now. And it appears I’m VERY late to the party. But I’m all about tree house living and treehouse rentals in Oregon, Washington, and B.C.! It really is like living out a childhood dream…your very own tiny house out underneath Mother Nature’s canopy. If I could…