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Snowshoe White Pass — the best tips for Winter fun

February 3, 2021 by Matthew

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

Superhost pro tips for the best Washington State Airbnb experience

January 27, 2021 by Matthew

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

January 20, 2021 by Matthew

Three pieces of vertical artwork from the streets of Bremerton, Washington depicting a navy ship, a cedar tree and buoys used for fishing.

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

West Hylebos Wetlands Park — hidden treasure of suburban Seattle

January 13, 2021 by Matthew

The boardwalk at West Hylebos Wetlands glistens in the falling rain, surrounded by young cedar trees and brush that is dormant for Winter.

Every now and then I stumble upon a hidden gem in the Seattle area that rocks my nature-loving world. It isn't always the physical attributes as much as the spirit, or feeling I get while amidst wise old trees and densely thick ground covers that usually hold an impassioned version of the color green. My connection, or internal "pop" is what endears me to a particular place … [Read more...] about West Hylebos Wetlands Park — hidden treasure of suburban Seattle

The most inspiring art of Seattle University — a photo gallery

January 8, 2021 by Matthew

A maze made of stones wraps around the lawn creating a circular shape overall.

Pandemic life in Seattle offers ups and down and many uncertainties -- as we're in a strange zone of things opening back up, only to close a few months later. Almost a year into Covid-19 it feels like nothing is for certain and an oppressive fog, literally and figuratively, might seem to be closing around us, with limited choices for spending free time. But even as our … [Read more...] about The most inspiring art of Seattle University — a photo gallery

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