São Miguel island is the largest island of the 9 that make up the Azores Islands and one of the best places to visit for hiking, great food and stunning views. With direct flights available from Europe and the United States, it has never been easier to get to the Azores. Start your adventures from the capital of Ponta Delgada …
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 …
The Pacific Northwest is truly a special place in the United States and a must visit, with Washington State having an unlimited number of things to do. When people think of Seattle, specifically, they think of Pike Place Market and the Space Needle. Many first-time visitors don’t venture too far out of this one small area within the larger city …
A lot of people think that Park City is uber expensive and that dining there is impossible with price tags that make you want to faint. Yeah, you can find that there, but you can also make it affordable without losing out on the dining experience. There are so many restaurants with great food to choose from, especially on Park …
Seattle is known for a lot of things, including coffee, the Space Needle, great wilderness and beautiful mountain views, and yes, rain. But it is also known for really good beer. You could spend an entire visit to the Pacific Northwest just sampling the breweries around, no need to go anywhere else in Washington State. As a local, I have …
I have a lot of goals for my life and until recently I kept some of them in a book written in tiny cramped writing. Then I saw a friend checking off items on a 40 before they’re 40 list. It really got me thinking about my own life goals. Since I was already close to 40, I figured I …
The world is changing, there is no doubting that. And we are starting to see how climate change is impacting the way we travel. We also know that the human population is a big reason for this. Yes, the world is constantly changing, but it shouldn’t be at the rate we are seeing it. So, what does this mean for …
It rains a lot in Seattle. This is not news, I am sure. But what you may not know is that the flowers bloom really early here. Like late February – early March early. And it is spectacular. The cherry trees, found at the University of Washington, were a gift from Japan. And we all know how special the cherry …
Being that Seattle is my newly adopted city I have found myself discovering some of the most unique places. It’s like the city hides these little pockets of amazing spots that at once seem random and yet awesome. Seattle is extremely walkable with parks everywhere (hence the name the Emerald City) and if you can’t walk it the public transit …
The Azorean Islands are a bit of an enigma to most. When you tell someone, you are heading to the Azores you tend to get blank stares in response, followed by “Where is that?” This hidden gem consists of 9 islands, each with their own special features. Ponta Delgada, on Sao Miguel, is the most up-and-coming town in the Azores, …