The Canadian Rockies are nothing short of spectacular. In many ways, it was our first trip to the Canadian Rockies years ago that set us (mostly Matt, who wasn’t into hiking and the outdoors until relatively recently) onto this path to running this site full time. It seemed like around every bend in the road…
What’s the first thing you think of when you picture Italian food? If you’re like me, it’s probably going to have something to do with either pizza or pasta. Neither of which are particularly easy to find prepared safely for Celiacs, at least at home (for us) in the United States. However, in Italy, you…
The question I get most often from readers is how I find safe gluten free restaurants at home and when I’m on the road. My detailed gluten free travel guides are a collection of the restaurants I’ve found over the years, but they leave out the important information about HOW I find them. I wrote…
At this point, Seattle is world-famous all sorts of things. To name more than a few, for its weather, coffee culture, Nirvana, and of course, the TV show Frasier. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S, it is also home to Boeing, Microsoft and Amazon (world domination here we come!), the Space Needle,…
As I’ve been writing more and more about Seattle, I have realized just how much I love it. I grew up in a suburb of Seattle, went to college in Seattle, and lived there after school for for five years before moving to San Francisco. Seattle holds a special place in my heart because I…
Vancouver is the ultimate launchpad for exploring the Pacific Northwest. It’s uniquely located near the U.S border while also being a hop, skip, and a jump away from clusters of picturesque islands, offering endless options for every kind of adventurer. Whatever your style, whether you prefer nature or cities, there are plenty of unforgettable weekend getaways…