My blogs posts about the great state of Washington.
Updated June, 2022. Bainbridge Island is a large, gorgeous island due west of Seattle across Elliott Bay and Puget Sound, which makes is among the best day trips from Seattle. With the historic and quaint town of Winslow just off the ferry landing, this is the perfect day-trip from Seattle. And its history is quite…
Yes, this post is about the best food in Seattle, and I tried to make the title stand out a bit. I mean, just how many blogs have you read so far of “The Best Places to Eat in Seattle”? I’m guessing a lot. Or, “Best Places to Eat in Seattle on a Budget,” or,…
I do like to share the love. However, to quote Yoda, only one woman, I am. Wait, no he didn’t say that, but that’s how he speaks. I can only do so much. Running a Pacific Northwest travel blog is incredibly rewarding, but it’s damn hard work. And as much as I’d like to write every…
Don’t you sometimes just want to simplify your life? Travel more? The vast majority of us (at least in America) are bogged down by the roof over our heads. About 72% of us spend a full 50% of our income on our homes. That’s insane!! It’s a big reason why Americans have an unprecedented amount…
One of the most uniquely Pacific Northwest activities you can do is to spend an afternoon shellfishing. There are dozens of great beaches along Oregon and Washington (especially Puget Sound) where shellfishing is a regular activity for the locals. It is also the perfect family activity, as kids get a kick out of digging in…
Ah….the age-old Pacific Northwest question! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked that one! Okay, so without making you scroll all the way down to the end of this blog post, I’m just going to tell you what the answer is RIGHT NOW. Are you ready???? Wait for it….. …
First of all….CONGRATULATIONS on your upcoming PNW adventure. You are going to have so much FUN. But now it’s time to start thinking about getting to the nitty-gritty of things and figure out what to pack for Oregon, Washington, or British Columbia…the cities, the country, the mountains, the coast, you’ll want to pack thoughtfully. ***This…
For people who love the outdoors, there is no greater destination than the Pacific Northwest. And for skiers? Whew-eee! You simply cannot call yourself a skier if you haven’t been to one of our gorgeous ski resorts. Okay, maybe that was a bit harsh. But if you haven’t yet been, then what are you waiting…
