One of the perks of living in Seattle is definitely the fact that, within two and a half hours in basically all directions, there’s an amazing place to explore. When you extend that net out to four hours, the list of places to go and things to see is pretty staggering (though, at four hours…
Wondering where to stay in Portland for a trip you’re planning? You’re in the right place! In this guide, we’re going to take you through the best places to stay in Portland based on our own personal experience of visiting Portland more than five times in the past few years – including living there for…
Part coastal, part pastoral, and 100% beautiful, San Juan Island is a dream. As you disembark the ferry in Friday Harbor and get on “island time,” all the worries and concerns you had back when you boarded the ferry will seemingly melt away. Over the course of your time on the island, you’ll smell the…
Orcas Island is our favorite of the San Juan Islands, and it makes a perfect weekend getaway from Seattle. We’re big hikers, which means we were a little disappointed to find that there really aren’t too many good hikes on San Juan Island, which is the most visited island in the archipelago. There are tons…
Out of the island getaways in western Washington, Orcas Island is my personal favorite. After countless trips to San Juan Island in the summertime as a kid, many more to Bainbridge Island – which makes for a great day trip to Seattle – and more recent excursions to Whidbey and Vashon Island, Orcas has come…
Seattle is a beautiful city and one I was lucky to call home for almost two decades (though somehow, I only made it to a handful of these spots during that time before coming back in 2020). Situated on the Puget Sound, Seattle is surrounded by towering mountains, alpine lakes, and even picturesque beaches (of…