When people visit Seattle, they often think of adventures on the Olympic Peninsula, the San Juan islands and Mount Rainier National Park, but there are an incredible amount of counties that are unique in their own way with lots to explore. Kitsap county is one of them. Just a short ferry ride right from downtown Seattle will bring you to …
Located in the Atlantic Ocean and the central group of the 9 islands in the Azores archipelago, the island of Pico doesn’t seem to get as much love as some of the other Azores islands. Second in size to São Miguel, though still a small island, and still fairly young, this volcanic island has a lot to offer. Most come …
I never expected to visit not only Belgium’s capital but the European Capital, Brussels when I did. It was purely an accident. A beautiful, though somewhat stressful, accident. I was just travelling through, connecting in Brussels on my way home from Uganda, when I was denied re-entry into the US due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic (I was not positive, …
Whether you are heading out on a day hike in Olympic National Park or hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, knowing how to properly fuel your body is one of the biggest challenges. If this is your first time getting out for a couple of days of hiking, trying to figure out what is easy, calorie dense, and lightweight can be …
São Jorge island is one of the Azorean islands and what most call a “hiker’s paradise.” It is remote, it is wild, and it can be a bit challenging to navigate. It is also a UNESCO world heritage site as a biosphere reserve. This post is meant to help you plan your trip to this lush and beautiful island in …
Palisades Tahoe, in the Olympic Valley, has some really delicious food options. It is a bit spendy at the mountain, but that shouldn’t surprise anyone. If you are heading to Palisades Tahoe for a couple of days on the mountain, knowing where the best eats are is important. Though keep in mind, there are places to stay where you can …
I love the Pacific Northwest. It has mountains, hiking, hot springs, and people who live for the outdoors. It also has some amazing skiing, or if you are like me, snowboarding. One, maybe less talked about Mountain is Mount Bachelor in Oregon. But this post isn’t about the mountain. It’s about a town. Bend. A town, located in Central Oregon …
Bend, located in Central Oregon, in the Pacific Northwest, is one of my favorite towns to visit. It has a great local beers, is an outdoor adventurer’s dream and has delicious food. The perfect spot for a weekend getaway or even a week away. Surrounded by nature, Bend is growing in leaps and bounds with the influx of outdoors lovers. …
The Pacific Northwest has really exploded onto the craft beer scene and in central Oregon, Bend is number 1. If you are planning to visit Bend, you need to include a tour of Bend’s breweries. Collectively they offer every style of beer you could want, with a natural tilt towards IPAs, since those are the most popular beers of the …
Seattle is the food Mecca of the Pacific Northwest and therefore has some of the best restaurants. Each neighborhood adds its own flare to its food scene and a huge variety of menu items. For a first-time visitor it can be daunting trying to decide where to eat. These are some of my favorite places to eat, including my go-to …