A mystical place exists in the middle of the Cascade Mountains in Washington State, where unobstructed nature meets with Bavarian-themed celebration to create a magical balance. This world seems to perfectly ride the line between a tourist nightmare and a charming mountain hamlet invitingly. German food and great beer amongst jagged peaks feel right at home and can be … [Read more...] about Seattle weekend getaway to Leavenworth — Bavarian charm in the Cascades
Portland from Seattle — the best ways to travel
The Pacific Northwest is a relatively open space of land that makes up diverse beauty. The population of Washington is 7.6 million and Oregon hails around 4.2 million people, for an area larger than the size of Germany, which has 83 million people. Yet, most of the population in the region centers around the two metropolitan areas of Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon. … [Read more...] about Portland from Seattle — the best ways to travel
Snowflakes, dancing light and the Milky Way — love is in the air
Love is in the air, quite literally, as fluffy snowflakes grace the sky in front of my home. The gentle pieces of frozen particles drift aimlessly to the ground, finding their way into unusual parts of plants, adorning giant trees, and drifting through the quiet streets like frosting on a cake. It feels as if Mother Nature is giving us a nod of love — in the form of … [Read more...] about Snowflakes, dancing light and the Milky Way — love is in the air
Vegan restaurant guide to Seattle
"Full disclosure, I’m not a true vegan. Sure, I came of age as a young adult in Portland, around tons of friends who were veggies and strict vegans, but the plant-based lifestyle has been an acquired taste for me over the years. Although I’ve always loved anything made with chickpeas, I fell accidentally into becoming a pescatarian about three years ago when the doctor … [Read more...] about Vegan restaurant guide to Seattle
Where to stay Seattle — pro tips to the best neighborhoods
Seattle is a city busting with natural beauty in every direction. Dramatic mountains partner with the flowing Salish Sea to frame in a metropolitan area rich with views and abundant water, seemingly in every direction. The topography adds further texture to the makeup of the city, where steep hills ring nerves of many a manual transmission driver traversing between … [Read more...] about Where to stay Seattle — pro tips to the best neighborhoods
