How to Get from Seattle Airport to Pike Place Market without a Car
Learn how to get from your arrival gate at SeaTac Airport to the iconic entry of Pike Place Market with this simple route guide- including tips for navigating Seattle’s public …
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What to Do if You Are Stranded as a Traveler
Setting out on a solo travel adventure takes courage, bravery, and a sense of adventure. Good solo travel also requires that we spend some time thinking about contingencies and backup …
Joining a Traditional Peruvian Pachamama Meal during a Machu Picchu Trip
Far more memorable than my ascent to Machu Picchu or even my homestay on the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, was my opportunity to eat a Pachamama meal in Ollaytaytambo, …
How to Get From the Seattle Airport to Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands without a Car
Getting from Seattle’s SeaTac airport to the Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands archipelago isn’t for the faint of heart. In a rental car, this trip takes about four …
How to get from Seattle’s SeaTac Airport to Bainbridge Island without a Car
Getting from Seattle’s SeaTac airport to Bainbridge Island without a car might seem daunting, but with this step-by-step walk-through, you’ll see just how easy it is to navigate from SeaTac …
Freeway Park – Seattle’s Manmade Canyon
Freeway Park is a unique park in the core of Seattle’s Downtown. Built directly on a freeway overpass, this park is both an architectural wonder and a restful urban oasis. …
Day Trips from Seattle – Printable Itineraries for PNW Adventure & Staycations
Within an hour or two of Seattle (and sometimes in our own backyard) are destinations for relaxing and adventuring. Check out my collection of itineraries for my favorite day trips …
How to be Prepared for Theft when Solo Traveling
Although most trips end without incident, if you travel long enough, and far enough, the odds are very good that eventually, you will encounter theft or another crime while traveling. …
Suitcase vs a Backpack for Travel: How to Decide
In hostel common rooms, hotel bars, and online forums, travelers sometimes find themselves in a spirited discussion over one topic: the choice between a suitcase and a backpack. In the …
Going to the Beach Alone: What to do & How to Thrive
As relaxing as a beach vacation can be, going the beach alone can be vulnerable. Stripping down to a bathing suit can expose insecurities and leaving our belongings behind on …