Washington State offers a wonderland of Winter recreation and it doesn't get much better than walking across virgin snow around a placid lake frosted over with a marshmallow layer of goodness. Strap on a pair of snowshoes and wander into the forest, bound by nothing but openness to nature and connection with a beautiful mountain day. White Pass Nordic Center provides 18 … [Read more...] about Snowshoe White Pass — the best tips for Winter fun
Missing bustle and broken giraffes — Airbnb host reflections a year into the pandemic
Wei was an eight year old boy from China, who walked with a heavy thunder more appropriate for a middle aged lumberjack exhausted from a day working deep in the woods. Despite my asking him to mind the guests sleeping right below, he continued to pound his feet harder on the floor, driving me to offer a stern look with an elevated voice to ask him, again, to walk like a … [Read more...] about Missing bustle and broken giraffes — Airbnb host reflections a year into the pandemic
Superhost pro tips for the best Washington State Airbnb experience
My world is completely based around travel. Not only have I flown across the globe countless times, I’ve also operated what I like to think is the best Washington State Airbnb experience from my home in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. I started in 2015 and earned Superhost status within a few months. Since then, providing hospitality to people from all over the planet has … [Read more...] about Superhost pro tips for the best Washington State Airbnb experience
Bremerton day trip from Seattle — the best way to seize the day
The coronavirus lockdown is taking a toll on the mental stamina of people all over the world -- and it's no different in the Pacific Northwest. Especially in the Seattle area, primarily because the cold and wet weather does not lend itself well to hanging out in parks or eating in outdoor spaces. At the time of this writing (Jan 2021), Washington State is shutdown for … [Read more...] about Bremerton day trip from Seattle — the best way to seize the day
Bracing in Bremerton — exploration in the time of the storm
Movement is in my bones. The same way I used to annoy coworkers in office meetings with a tapping ball point pen, I cannot seem to stay still. In the time of coronavirus I’ve turned social distancing into a tool to learn how to walk alone in nature — completely content and at peace. In this way, I’m thankful for my experiences discovering even more nooks and crannies of the … [Read more...] about Bracing in Bremerton — exploration in the time of the storm
