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…
If you’re looking for an incredible day trip from Seattle that is accessible – you don’t necessarily need a car – and full of interesting things to do, see, eat, and drink, you’re in the right place. A day trip to Bainbridge Island, which includes a short ferry ride across the Puget Sound, is undoubtedly…
Every Portland itinerary that you read probably has a trip to Multnomah Falls in it somewhere, including my own. And for good reason. The Columbia River Gorge is a breathtaking place. Most people make it to Multnomah and call it a day, but Hood River, Oregon is another must-visit destination. Set in the hills surrounding…
We love Vancouver for a lot of the same reasons we love other cities in the Pacific Northwest like Seattle (where Matt grew up and spent the first part of his adult life) and Portland (where we live now). In fact, to us, Vancouver feels like a mashup of those two cities. It has the…
Generally speaking, we’re blessed with excellent gluten free food options in the major cities on the west coast. Portland, our home base, is THE best gluten free city in the world, and Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego are all pretty good. However, over the past several years as costs – both of…