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 …
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, …
As summer approaches one of the places we all wish to be is the beach and everyone knows that New Jersey has some spectacular beaches. But one of the oldest and most historic of those is Atlantic City. Spending a day in Atlantic City will give you peaks into the past mixed with the casino culture of today. It’s a …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you click on a link in this post and make a purchase you are helping to support this blog. When I started traveling I had no idea what I was doing. I felt like a fish out of water, floundering around trying to figure it all out. I made mistakes, lost money, ate bad …
I think it’s safe to say that everyone, or most everyone, would like to travel. I don’t know how many times I have heard people say, “I would love to travel but I can’t afford it.” But travel doesn’t have to be that expensive and it doesn’t have to break the bank. There are a few things you can do …
*This post contains affiliate links. By clicking on these links and making a purchase you are helping to support this blog. As travelers we get to see some of the best of the world bringing about a sense of responsibility and a deep respect for the world we live in. We want to be better, to be a part of …
When you think of the Jersey Shore the first thing that comes to mind is the show. That’s unfortunate. I am here to show you the other side. The Jersey Shore that everyone thinks of is Seaside Heights. It’s the most happening boardwalk, the dirtiest and where you see people like those on the show. It’s also a lot of …