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We’re Matt and Alysha, the two endlessly curious (gluten free) travelers behind this site.
We spent the past two years traveling the world, which included 18 national parks here in the United States, and several months exploring in Europe.
Recently, we have chosen to put down roots in Portland, Oregon, and look forward to exploring even more of the Pacific Northwest. Before that, we’ve lived in San Francisco and Seattle, and know those cities like the back of our hands.
We plan (and pay for) all of our own travels, and we use our first hand knowledge to write detailed travel guides to the places we love to help YOU plan an amazing trip.
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2 Days in Bologna: A Perfect Itinerary for First Timers
Looking for a guide to a perfect 2 day Bologna itinerary that serves as a nice introduction to our favorite city in Italy? You’re in the right place – we LOVE Bologna, and think it’s a staple on any Italy itinerary for a couple of reasons. We’ve been to Bologna twice over the past few…
Hey There! We’re Matt and Alysha
We’re Matt and Alysha, the two endlessly curious gluten free foodies behind Wheatless Wanderlust. We believe that travel is about learning, discovery, and connection.
We’ll help you become a more active participant when you travel – as opposed to an observer – by helping you find ways to connect with locals through cooking classes, walking tours, and more.
We write detailed travel guides to help you forge deeper connections, and hopefully we’ll help you discover something new along the way.
PS: Matt has Celiac Disease, and we write gluten free travel guides to help you find the best safe gluten free restaurants around the world!
A Complete Guide to Hiking the Heather-Maple Pass Loop
Looking for a guide to hiking the Heather-Maple Pass Trail in the North Cascades? We’ve done this hike multiple times, and it’s our favorite hike in the state (and potentially the entire Pacific Northwest). We’re here to bring our experiences on the trail to help you plan an incredible day out in the wilderness of…
Hiking near Seattle: A Complete Guide (23 Great Hikes + Map)
If you’re here, chances are you’re interested in doing some hiking near Seattle. If that’s the case, you’re in the right place! While we live in Portland now, Matt grew up in the Seattle area (in Issaquah, which is where a few of the closer-in hikes below are located) and we regularly come up to…
How to Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing: A Complete Guide
Want to hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in Tongariro National Park? Understandable, considering it’s on countless “best day hikes in the world” lists. When we got back from our New Zealand North Island road trip, most of our friends and family asked some version of “what was your favorite part of the trip” and, invariably,…