If you made me choose a top five gluten free cities around the world that takes into account the breadth and depth of gluten free options relative to the size of the city, there would be two different Spanish cities on it (at the time of writing, that list goes Portland, London, Madrid, Rome, Barcelona,…
Usually, when we’re looking for a hike in the Pacific Northwest, we have in mind a hike in the mountains that takes you on a nice journey through the forest (the more ferns, the better) and brings you to either a waterfall, a crystal clear alpine lake, or an outcropping with a sweeping view. If…
We really enjoy the contrasts between Lisbon and Porto, Portugal’s two biggest cities (and the friendly rivalry that exists between them). While Lisbon feels more grand and upscale, Porto feels more approachable, younger, and more lived in. Which is a little odd considering that from a physical perspective, Porto actually looks and feels significantly older…
I will always have a special place in my heart for Mount Rainier National Park because, growing up, there was no better sign that it was going to be a great summer day than hearing the phrase “the mountain is out!” In Seattle, that’s code for “it’s going to be warm, sunny, and there will…
Tucked away at the northwest corner of an already remote peninsula, Shi Shi Beach (which is pronounced “shy shy”) is a gem of a beach in Olympic National Park. It’s wide and sandy. It has excellent tidepooling at low tide. And the combination of the remote location and two mile hike in mean that it’s…
Do you want the best possible endorsement of this trail? Normally, when we’re done with a backpacking trail, we say something along the lines of “that was gorgeous, but I’m not doing that again in the near future.” However, as we packed up our stuff into the car at the end of this hike, we…