Seattle

I first heard about Jetty Island from a friend who grew up visiting this sandy Puget Sound oasis while growing up in the Pacific Northwest. Intrigued by this promise of …

Despite seemingly endless waterways in the Pacific Northwest, river floating rarely gets its just respect among the outdoor-activity loving population of Seattle. Popular in the midwest and particularly in Texas, …

Seattle isn’t known for its murals, but maybe it should be. In this post, I’m sharing my best tips for mural hunting in downtown Seattle. The best part about this …

Bainbridge Island is a popular destination year-round for Seattle tourists and locals alike- but visiting Bainbridge Island at Christmas is a unique treat that comes around only once a year. …

Pike Place Market is on the bucket list of virtually every tourist visiting Seattle or the Pacific Northwest, and for good reasons: Pike Place Market is magical.  I’ve been to …

If you’re seeking a quirky half-day adventure near Seattle, look no further than the Maple Valley Gnome Trail in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Located just an hour east …

If you are planning a trip to Seattle, you might find the itenerary you planned ruined by a rainy day – but don’t worry, Seattle has plenty of things to …

Pike Place is one of the most instagrammable places in the world, and it’s a great place to re-create your version of iconic shots. As a resident of the Pike …

Sometimes I need to break up my routine and switch up my study or work spaces. A change of scenery and a little background noise often help me focus- and …

South Lake Union is a hot urban neighborhood in Seattle. South Lake Union is only a few steps from iconic Pike Place market and, as the neighborhood that is home …