We were lucky enough to spend two whole months on a road trip around Oregon a few summers ago after we had to scrap our international travel plans, and it taught us an important lesson: you don’t need to fly halfway around the world to find wild and beautiful places – sometimes they’re right in…
Olympic National Park is one of three incredible national parks in Washington State, and is by far the most diverse and interesting of the three. The park boasts rocky alpine zones, perpetually moist rainforests, rugged coastal beaches, and more. There are only a few places in the world where you can spend the first half…
On our last trip to Bend, which took us from our home in Portland out Highway 26 past the base of Mount Hood and into central Oregon, we spent a good chunk of the drive talking about how fast and drastically the landscape changes as soon as you cross over the Cascades. Dense evergreen forests…
If you’re thinking about spending a weekend in Vancouver, JUST DO IT. As British Columbia’s largest city, there is so much to do and see that you’ll probably end up coming back. While that may sound daunting, a weekend is plenty to get a good feel for the city, which will have you planning your…
Wondering what to wear in Seattle? You’re in the right place – I grew up in Seattle, and people in California still comment on how my wardrobe is very Seattle. I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing, if we’re being honest. You’ll notice an odd combination of styles when you’re walking around…
“It’s so green!” exclaimed Alysha, as we made our way from the airport into downtown Seattle, passing through neighborhoods surrounded by greenery on all sides. It’s one of my favorite things about Seattle. Sure, it rains. A lot, some might say. But you know what that rain means? It’s basically always beautifully green and lush…