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…
Things to Do in San Luis Obispo: Must-See Attractions & Hidden Gems
If you’re looking for things to do in San Luis Obispo, get ready because I took a novella worth of notes on my last visit. California is one of my go-to spots for a quick weekend trip when I’m craving…
Best BBQ in Seattle for Finger-Lickin’ Smoked Meats
Despite being a seafood town, there are a lot of places to go if you’re craving the best BBQ in Seattle, WA. My theory is that people flocked to the Emerald City from areas in the United States known for…
Fun Things to Do in Eugene, One of Oregon’s Coolest Towns
There are so many fun things to do in Eugene, Oregon, though a lot of people tend to drive right by it. I’ll admit it took me longer than it should have to check it out finally, but after one…
Santa Barbara Itinerary: How to Fit It All into a 3-Day Weekend
This Santa Barbara itinerary was both easy and difficult to create. It was easy because there is just so much to do in this coastal town just 90 minutes north of LA. Where it became difficult is trying to figure…
10 Best Nachos in Seattle for When the Craving Hits
If you had asked me to find the best nachos in Seattle five years ago, I would’ve been at a loss for words. You see, I only started loving nachos late in life…probably thanks to many years of late-night pub…
Best Breakfast in Pike Place Market Loved by Locals
Finding the best breakfast in Pike Place Market can be like finding a diamond in the rough. I mean, there are tons of options ranging from food stands to full-service restaurants, coffee shops, bars, etc., but it’s such a popular…