My blogs posts about the great state of Washington.
**This article was updated in June 2022.** I have always been a rebel. If the crowd is going one way, I’m likely to go the opposite direction. That is unless I’m looking for a good place to eat. I will rarely go into a café if the place is empty. When it comes to food,…
The Pacific Northwest has some pretty epic national parks. It’s safe to say that as far as outdoor scenery goes, these parks are among the best Planet Earth has to offer. The great nations of the United States and Canada have set aside these lands for everyone to enjoy, and I am privileged and humbled…
When you need travel inspiration, who or what do you turn to? Facebook? Pinterest? Instagram? Good ol’ Google? A favorite travel blogger? Or something else? It’s common knowledge that travel bloggers these days are a dime a dozen. It seems everyone has built their own website to chronicle their yearly (or monthly) vacations, and that’s fine….
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…
**This article was updated on January 30, 2025** Planning a trip to Seattle? Great, you’re in the right place. I love Seattle…the fact that Seattle is a sprawling, cosmopolitan city right on the edge of the stunning beauty that is Puget Sound makes it unique among the average big city. This coupled with its…
You’ve seen this decade volcano from the plane, or from a high rise in Seattle on a clear day, or driving down I-5, and you’ve always wondered to yourself, “What is it like on the ground standing the foot of this gorgeous behemoth?” Well, let me tell you. A Jewel of a Mountain If one…