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How to transform your travel experience with nature forward vacations

March 15, 2023 by Matthew Leave a Comment

A formal garden in Porto Portugal shows of a four flower bed combination with green textures and magenta ground cover around an ornate fountain. The Douro River flows in the distance.

This article about nature-forward vacations is for you if: A solution to all the above is grounding in the trees, plants, rocks, and water -- or adopting a nature-forward philosophy to your travel. But don't worry, a nature-forward focus won't usurp your hopes and dreams to see the sites, learn about culture, and enjoy delectable food & drink. Instead, it simply … [Read more...] about How to transform your travel experience with nature forward vacations

How to train from Seattle to Vancouver — the best information

September 1, 2022 by Matthew

The Seattle King Street Station is the terminus for the train to Vancouver. Here, yellow warning lines remind travelers to stay away from the tracks, which are shown leading away from the station.

Rail enthusiasts and sightseers are in for a treat on the train from Seattle to Vancouver. Amtrak Cascades' service covers some of the best views of the Salish Sea, framing in the Olympic Mountains and the beautiful fertile Skagit Valley, with Mt. Baker rising in the background among the Cascade Mountains. Taking the train can be an excellent way to get between Seattle and … [Read more...] about How to train from Seattle to Vancouver — the best information

Seattle to Portland train — the best Amtrak information

May 31, 2021 by Matthew

This photo shows a train from Seattle arriving in Portland at Union Station. The famous red brick building can be seen from under a dark overhang shelter where the train tracks roll through the station.

My life always straddled Oregon and Washington State, with my mom from the Seattle area and dad from Portland. So we traveled often between the two cities to visit relatives. Lots of driving, but also train rides, which were held over me as a treat for being well-behaved (didn’t happen too much). There was always something electrifying about gliding on rails while the familiar … [Read more...] about Seattle to Portland train — the best Amtrak information

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