At a coffee shop in Lopez Village, the friendly barista was very patient with an elderly Australian man who was having trouble paying with his credit card. Internet service is…
Why I Love the Washington State Ferries
There is something very gratifying about having the privilege of traveling easily over the water for long distances. Even though we as a species have been traveling over water for…
10 Facts About the Pacific Northwest Coastline
The wild, rugged and sandy coastline of the Pacific Northwest is chock full of interesting factoids, history, legend and natural beauty. One can spend a good chunk of their lifetime…
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…
A Tour of Seattle’s Vibrant Neighborhoods
One of the things that makes Seattle such a great city is its distinctive neighborhoods. Much like it’s feisty sister to the south (Portland), you can think of Seattle as…
A Very Fine Guide to Olympia, Washington
For years, my only exposure to Olympia, Washington was to simply breeze through the middle of it on the I-5 up to Seattle from Portland. And for years, my…
Photography to Inspire You to Visit the Pacific Northwest
Lately, I have been seeing some pretty incredible images of the Pacific Northwest. So much so that it has inspired me to work even harder to bring you all things…
Great Travel Bloggers Touring the Pacific Northwest: Their Tips
When I began to plan a summer vacation road trip through Oregon and Washington a couple of years ago, I wanted first-hand accounts (i.e. blogs) about the areas I’d be…
Shop Local: Seattle’s Pike Place Market
The first time you visit Pike Place Market can be a bit overwhelming…especially if you come at a peak time, such as on the weekend or during the summer months.…
Unique Pacific Northwest Hotels and Pubs: McMenamins
When you think of a chain of hotels or a chain of restaurants, your eyes tend to immediately gloss over and the first thing you think of is BORING…right? You…
10 Things NOT to do in Seattle, Washington
In response to my previous article about what NOT to do in Portland, I was strongly advised to do a follow up one about Seattle. The Emerald City is so…
The Unbridled Beauty of Deception Pass and the Olympic Peninsula
One of the things I really love about northwest Washington state is that there are a multitude of attractions within a very small geographic area. The best of several worlds…
Dry Falls and Soap Lake, WA: A Gift from the Last Ice Age
The last Ice Age left us some pretty cool stuff. In the deserts of Central Washington State, there are so many phenomenal geological wonders to explore. Among these is Dry…
Misadventures in Olympic National Park
Here I go again, flying by the seat of my pants. As I stood staring at the makeshift park trail information board, my heart sank a little. For the privilege…
Treehouse Living in Olympia
The text message read “You will find the key in the mailbox under the deck.” Sounds like a treasure hunt, was my first thought. Will the key hold other clues…
Things to Do in Leavenworth, Washington and More
Nestled in majestic, wooded mountains, Leavenworth, WA is one of those amazing, tiny towns that seem to exist solely for visitors. So where do the locals live? Only when you…