Have you ever found yourself searching for where to eat breakfast in Seattle on a weekday? Yeah, I’ve been there too. Seattle is a great brunch city, but sometimes you need a quick breakfast before work. Or maybe you’re visiting…
Coolest Neighborhoods in Seattle According to a Local
I didn’t think it’d be difficult to create a list of the coolest neighborhoods in Seattle. But then I asked myself, what determines a cool neighborhood? Between world-famous coffee shops, restaurants, museums, boutiques, and parks, I realized every neighborhood in…
35 Instagram-Worthy Restaurants in Seattle to Spice Up Your Grid
There are a ton of Instagram-worthy restaurants in Seattle. The city is beautiful in general, with a ton of Instagrammable viewpoints, shops, and tasting rooms. So obviously we have picture-perfect restaurants that make as much of a statement with their…
22 Best Restaurants in Ballard for Lunch
When considering the best restaurants in Ballard for lunch, I wasn’t surprised to come up with a pretty lengthy list. I may be biased since I live in the area, but I seriously think it’s one of Seattle’s most underrated…
Things to Do in Vancouver, BC: Hidden Gems and Must-Do Activities
This travel guide with all the best things to do in Vancouver, BC has been a long time coming. I visit this popular Canadian city as part of our annual Whistler trip, and other times throughout the year we drive…
9 Best Salads in Seattle That Would Rival Any Entree
Most people treat salad as a starter, but these best salads in Seattle show greens can be the star. They’re a great stand-in for those times we want to eat out without feeling bloated. Plus salads are the perfect vessel…
A Local’s Guide to Visiting the Seattle Tulip Festival and Avoiding Crowds
Every year thousands of people plan a visit to the Seattle tulip festival to see the rows upon rows of colorful tulip fields dotting Washington state’s quaint farmland. It’s just you, the farms, the tulips, the backroads…and those thousands of…
19 Things to Do in Bend, Oregon in Winter
I’m always on the hunt for things to do in Bend, Oregon in winter because my family has a tradition of going there to ski each February. This hip town has a ton going for it: breweries, winter activities, food…
17 Best Seattle Fremont Restaurants According to a Local
I love seeking out the best Seattle Fremont restaurants, partly because I live in that neck of the woods and partly because it’s such an underrated neighborhood for quality dining. In truth, Fremont is home to a diverse and eclectic…
10 Best Steak Restaurants in Seattle for Any Occasion
If you’re looking for the best steak restaurants in Seattle, then odds are you have a craving that can’t be quenched with just any old hunk of meat. Lucky for you, Seattle is teeming with excellent steakhouses. And I’m not…
Kauai Itinerary: How to Spend the Perfect Few Days in Paradise
I went ham creating a Kauai itinerary the first time I visited. “The Garden Isle” of Hawaii is known for its lush landscape and laid-back vibe, and I wanted to explore it all. Rather than keep it to myself, I…
27 Best Coffee Shops in Seattle, WA For a Caffeine Fix
Making a list of the best coffee shops in Seattle, WA is both easy and hard. It’s easy because Seattle is one of the best cities in the world for coffee. It’s hard because there are just so many good…