Between the dense forests, roaring rivers, and soaring mountain peaks, Oregon is a wonderland for people who love the outdoors. In the last year and a half, we have spent more than three months in Oregon, exploring every corner of the western half of the state (though there’s so much more to Oregon that we…
On the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, you’ll find a small town called Tofino. You might not have heard of it before, but it’s well-known among nature lovers and surfers who consider Tofino’s beaches the surfing hub of Canada. It’s quiet. Laid back. Coastal. Full of things to do. In other words,…
Seattle is a beautiful city, full of things to do, see, and eat no matter what you’re into. I know, because I lived in the Seattle area for almost 20 years from elementary school to after college, and spent a large part of that time exploring all corners of the city. One of the best…
Grunge music. Coffee. Rain. These are a few things that Seattle is known for. Today, Seattle is world-renowned as the birthplace of Amazon and Microsoft, but there is so much more to this city for visitors to explore. I grew up in a suburb of Seattle, and lived in the city for 5+ years in…
It’s no exaggeration to say that Portland, Oregon is the most Celiac-friendly city in America. I’ve had the pleasure of living in the Pacific Northwest for a good chunk of my adult life, and have made the trip from Seattle at least five times to explore the very best gluten free Portland restaurants and bakeries….
In a city where “keep Portland weird” is the unofficial slogan and Portlandia is one of the main pop culture references associated with it, you’d expect some weirdness. But when you spend a long weekend in Portland, you’ll realize that the “weirdness” is all a part of the charm. This guide to spending 3 days…