I recently got the chance to spend a weekend in Calgary before exploring Banff and Jasper, and I have to say, I underestimated how much fun I’d have in this Canadian city. It’s just a short 1,5-hour flight from Seattle…
Best Portland Coffee Roasters As Told By a Coffee Snob
Ever since I moved to Seattle and discovered the OG PDX coffee roaster, Stumptown, I’ve been on a mission to uncover the best Portland coffee roasters. I wasn’t always like this, though. In fact, I hated coffee growing up because…
2023 Seattle Christmas Activities Even the Grinch Would Like
I was super surprised when I learned just how many Seattle Christmas activities there are. I’m accustomed to a lot of holiday activities and snow thanks to growing up on the east coast. When I learned Seattle doesn’t get much…
All the Seattle Christmas Markets & Holiday Craft Fairs Happening in 2023
It’s my favorite time of year: Seattle Christmas markets season! We have so many creative Pacific Northwest makers. I love supporting them and shopping local year round, but the holidays are the best time to discover their work thanks to…
Local Pottery Artists: Modern Portland & Seattle Ceramics to Add to Your Home
The art scene in the Pacific Northwest is the cream of the crop, as evidenced by the incredible local pottery artists. I can’t resist stopping by their stalls whenever I visit a craft fair. I tell myself it’s because I…
Best Chinese Food in Seattle for Authentic & Creative Dishes
I’ve been on the hunt for the best Chinese food in Seattle basically since I moved here. It’s been both an easy and difficult feat. It’s easy because Seattle has been heavily influenced by Chinese immigrants, so there are a…
31 Best Seattle Lunch Spots for a Quick & Tasty Meal
Sometimes when you’re looking for the best Seattle lunch spots, it’s easy to get trapped in a rut going to the same one or two places. Or when you try to branch out, a lot of fancier sit-down restaurants pop…
Most Unique Restaurants in Seattle with a ‘Lil Something Different
Coming up with a list of the most unique restaurants in Seattle might seem a little redundant since most Seattle restaurants have quirks that make them special. It’s one of the reasons I love this city: No matter your interests,…
Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in San Diego
I’m not trying to date myself, but I’ve been on the hunt for the best hidden gem restaurants in San Diego for well over a decade. I mean, how could I not? Ever since I first visited for a conference…
San Diego Road Trips to Take in Your Lifetime
Coming up with a list of the best San Diego road trips was easy, and that’s not just because I’ve been visiting once a year for the past decade. San Diego is so close to a bunch of interesting places….
21 Pacific Northwest Cabins Straight Out of a Storybook
Finding the best Pacific Northwest cabins is more a matter of filtering out the thousands available to find the one or two that really speak to you. I know all about the struggles of sniffing out the perfect cabin, whether…
Day Trip to Joshua Tree: Insider Tips & Must-See Attractions
A day trip to Joshua Tree is the perfect amount of time if you play your cards right. Named for the twisted, bristly Joshua trees that line Joshua Tree National Park, this piece of the southern California desert is totally…