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Tesla road trip on Whidbey Island — amazing 3-day itinerary

November 16, 2020 by Matthew Kessi

a gray Tesla sits on the side of a road just on the edge of a bank leading down to a beach on Whidbey Island in the middle of the Puget Sound

The Pacific Northwest is my home, and nothing brings more joy to my heart than exploring the vast diversity Oregon and Washington States have to offer -- pristine waters, majestic mountains, soulful forests and quirky cities. Yet, I wonder sometimes if my impact to the environment could be less in and amongst all the traveling across the state. In fact, about a year ago when … [Read more...] about Tesla road trip on Whidbey Island — amazing 3-day itinerary

Pringles along the Taoist “Way” — celebrate the little things

November 8, 2020 by Matthew Kessi

Bright red autumn leaves on a lone tree branch shine in the sun amongst a blue sky backdrop.

Friday, November 6, 2020Hollywood couldn’t probably write a better cliff hanger than this current election saga — with people seemingly counting every single ballot in the current US election by hand. One… two… three… four… A slow drip of information is currently permeating through the media as the world watches with bated breath. While it’s super easy for me to get sucked into … [Read more...] about Pringles along the Taoist “Way” — celebrate the little things

Perfect 3 days in Olympic National Park itinerary from Seattle

November 2, 2020 by Matthew Kessi

A beautiful beach scene combines bright blue skies with some puffy white clouds and rock stacks indicative of the Washington Coast. The surf is crashing waves onto the rocky beach revealed by low tide.

To truly see Olympic National Park, one or two days may not be enough. But don’t fret! This Olympic National Park itinerary will deliver the best of Olympic National Park in three days. Don’t miss the highlights by following this detailed guide (written by a local!), starting in Seattle before exploring the ultimate playground: the Olympic Peninsula.Matthew Kessi … [Read more...] about Perfect 3 days in Olympic National Park itinerary from Seattle

Bloedel Reserve — the best of Bainbridge Island day trip bliss

October 29, 2020 by Matthew Kessi

The Japanese Guest House at Bloedel Reserve is iconic with the geometric structure of wood beams filled with glass and sits amongst a formal mature garden with flowing green lawns and well trimmed shrubbery.

The Bloedel Reserve, just minutes away from Seattle on scenic Bainbridge Island, is cotton candy for even the untrained nature enthusiast. Recognized as one of the best gardens in North America, the experience is that of a magic carpet ride of green hues and textures — any time of year. Let the botanical adventure unfold while following the winding trail of wood chips. The two … [Read more...] about Bloedel Reserve — the best of Bainbridge Island day trip bliss

Tesla Travels

October 25, 2020 by Matthew Kessi

A Tesla Model S sedan sits on the deck of a Washington State Ferry with open Puget Sound waters in the distance against a cloudy sky. The vehicle is a metallic gray blue and shows the prominent Tesla hood ornament on the front. There are other cars behind the Tesla and the metal structure of the ferry are painted white on the ceiling above.

Driving a Tesla is like having limitless potential in a Jetsons world where cars float in a smooth flowing atmosphere that doesn’t adhere to the rough edges of worn highways and pothole filled streets. The experience is like gliding on a well-paved forest road with gentle turns and just enough ups and downs to realize the vehicle is moving. Acceleration seems to only require a … [Read more...] about Tesla Travels

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