I’ve done the Portland to Seattle road trip more times than I can count, and I can safely say I have it down to a science. It’s one of my favorite road trips in the Pacific Northwest because there are…
18 Dog-Friendly Vacations in the PNW (No Leaving Them Behind!)
I travel with my sister’s family a lot, including their English bulldog, so we’re always on the hunt for dog-friendly vacations in the PNW. Listen, most pet parents consider their four-legged companion a child, so traveling without them is a…
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…
32 Things to Do in Maui, Hawaii That are Actually Worth It
Getting to visit Hawaii every year means I’ve compiled a lengthy list of things to do in Maui, Hawaii. Being the second largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago, it’s one of the most popular islands to visit among families, couples,…
Pacific Northwest Artists Making Stunning Original Art That’s Actually Affordable
My home is filled with original art from Pacific Northwest artists, but it wasn’t always this way. I used to actually be terrified of buying original art…actually any art above like $100. Every purchase felt permanent and I couldn’t imagine…
Seattle’s Chinatown-International District: Everything to Eat, See, & Do
Seattle’s Chinatown-International District is one of the most-visited neighborhoods in the city, and with good reason. It’s steeped in Asian American culture, as evident by the intricate architecture, historical landmarks, and authentic Asian eateries. If you’ve never been, don’t let…
17 Washington State Beaches to Visit in Your Lifetime
With over 3,000 miles of scenic coastline, Washington state beaches are a highlight of the Pacific Northwest. That’s not even counting the beaches sprinkled around the state! Many of Washington’s beaches are situated in the Olympic Mountains, allowing you to…
Best Oregon Wines All Wine Lovers Must Try
I’ve been unknowingly curating a list of the best Oregon wines. Every time I visit a new Oregon winery, I jot down notes so I’ll remember which ones I enjoyed. Soon enough, I had a pretty long list…a lot from…
The Best Washington State Wines to Add to Your Bucket List
I realized I’d been unknowingly curating a list of the best Washington state wines. During my quest to try all the Pacific Northwest wine regions, I started keeping a running tab of all the wines that left a serious impression….
23 Instagrammable Places in Seattle to Capture the City’s Beauty
There is no shortage of Instagrammable places in Seattle. After all, it’s a magnetic city that attracts millions of tourists annually, largely due to how beautiful the city is. Between tourist attractions, artistic installations, and lush green parks, you’re never…
Where to Stay on the Big Island, Hawaii
People always ask me where to stay on the Big Island, Hawaii, and I’m all too happy to answer. We go to Hawaii every year, so I consider myself well-versed on where the best places are to stay on just…
5 National Parks in the Pacific Northwest to Visit in Your Lifetime
The national parks in the Pacific Northwest are one of the biggest reasons to visit the region. The area is vast and full of stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking viewpoints. There are plenty of ways to explore it all,…