Lisbon was both our first stop in Portugal, and was also our last stop in Europe a couple of months later when our 89 days in Europe were up (that’s just shy of the 90 day maximum we can spend in the E.U. on a tourist visa). This past spring, Matt returned to the Portuguese…
As you’re going to see when we get into the meat of this guide, the gluten free options in Lisbon are good, not great. In my mind (and after multiple trips to Spain and Italy, the holy grail of gluten free travel in my experience) there are two tiers of gluten free European cities. You…
The Bavarian-themed town of Leavenworth, tucked away in the eastern foothills of the Cascades in Washington State, is surprisingly enjoyable without feeling cheesy or overdone. It doesn’t seem like a themed town like this should work, and we’ve been to a few like it that definitely don’t, but Leavenworth is special. The combination of the…
Glacier National Park is a real treat. If you’ve never been, we’ll be the first to tell you that it’s everything you think it is – a hiker’s paradise, gorgeous rocky peaks towering over blue and green alpine lakes, a haven for wildlife – and more. It exceeded our expectations despite less than ideal conditions,…
One of our favorite things about Seattle is the sheer amount of natural beauty within a couple of hours of the city. Sure, Pike Place Market is cool, the coffee scene is great, and there are some fantastic neighborhoods to explore. But what really makes Seattle shine is the beauty that exists juuuuust outside the…
Portland is one of the coolest cities in the country. Period. We can’t think of a better combination of a dynamic food and drink scene, incredible green spaces within the city limits, and access to a plethora of natural beauty just outside the city. Which is, of course, why we decided to end our multi-year…