Of the three main islands in the Puget Sound that make for a good day trip from Seattle – Bainbridge, Whidbey, and Vashon – Vashon is our favorite. As soon as you disembark from the ferry and set foot on the island, it feels like stepping into a completely different world. People are friendly and…
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…
One of the best parts about living in the Pacific Northwest (we now live in Portland, but the idea is the same) is the fact that, at any given moment, you’re roughly 90 minutes from the ocean and 90 minutes from the mountains. That geography makes this northwest corner of the country special, and is…
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…
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…
Santa Barbara is an enchanting city with the distinct laid back vibes of a classic SoCal beach town. Alysha went to college in Santa Barbara, and we constantly joke about the fact that she has lived in two places with perfect climates – the Bay Area, and Santa Barbara – which set her expectations very,…