Are there rooftop bars in Seattle? Perhaps because we are so well watered here in the Pacific Northwest, commercial real estate doesn't focus on outside seating areas, especially in the restaurant and bar scene. Still, when the sun pops out from three months worth of storm clouds, it can be nice to celebrate by sipping a favorite beverage outside, enjoying the faint Seattle … [Read more...] about Rooftop bar Seattle: 10 of the best
What it’s like to explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Coba
The ancient Mayan ruins of Coba spread over a vast area on the Yucatan Peninsula, where the major civilization lived for well over a thousand years until the arrival of Spanish explorers in the late 1490's. The bustling community of up to 50,000 competed with Chichen-Itza for regional dominance until a decline that virtually left a ghost town, used only for ceremonial needs by … [Read more...] about What it’s like to explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Coba
Happy Valentine’s Day
I'm in love, and the feeling is great. Like my heart is expanding past the reaches of my chest to the larger world. It feels like something that's always existed deep in my core, but now is allowed to take on a new life with refreshed eyes. A power that slowly accumulated over miles and miles of flights while exploring 60 countries throughout the world; crossing streams, … [Read more...] about Happy Valentine’s Day
What I wish I would’ve known about the ancient Mayan city of Coba
Travel tips to explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Coba The ancient Mayan ruins of Coba spread over a vast area on the Yucatan Peninsula, where the major civilization lived for well over a thousand years until the arrival of Spanish explorers in the late 1490's. The bustling community of up to 50,000 competed with Chichen-Itza for regional dominance until a decline that … [Read more...] about What I wish I would’ve known about the ancient Mayan city of Coba
Grindelwald, Switzerland: That time I tried to outsmart the Swiss
To view the photo essay associated with this winter getaway, check out Winter hiking in Grindelwald, Switzerland: a photo gallery. Spending the month of January in Seattle is good medicine for me to restart some routines that got lost along the way in 2019. I had a club membership but traveled so often I forgot the combination to my gym lock. Food and … [Read more...] about Grindelwald, Switzerland: That time I tried to outsmart the Swiss
